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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1902

Page

3

Peruna touted as cure for female diseases in Toledo letter

Mrs Florence Aitkins of Toledo writes she found cure for leucorrhoea after five bottles of Peruna and Manalin. She praises Peruna as essential and claims improved health and color. The notice promotes Dr Hartman and free treatment advice from The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.

Florence Raikins Forsythest Toledy Peruna Manalin Perunk Florence Aitkins Hartman Columbus Ohio Hartman Sanit Drium Dr. Hartman The Hartman Sanitarium Laura Doty Columbia St Detroit Mich Perruna Laura Dots

Death Rules A Texas Prison And No Convict Escapes

A Texas penitentiary committee report alleges convicts face death in long and short terms. It says prisoners are shot or overworked, reducing life expectancy to about seven years and criticizes the lease and share-farm system as a state disgrace.

Texas Austin Tex State Penitentiary

Path of the Reaper and Several Local Obituaries

Mrs. Caroline Heulet aged 90 died Friday at 514 Willard Street from old age. She was enslaved to a Kentucky Heulet family and adopted the name after moving to Indianapolis after the Civil War. Funeral Sunday from the house with interment at Mt Jackson. Maj J P Pope died Friday and funeral was held Saturday at his late home 1519 Rucklest. Ex Judge Pierce Norton found dead in Yellow Springs will be buried in Marion Indiana. C H Hull former Indiana National Bank bookkeeper died Friday and funeral set for Dub lin Sunday afternoon.

Caroline Heulet Willard St Kentucky Heulet Indianapolis Mt. Jackson Maj.j. P. Pope Rucklest Pierce Norton Yellow Springs Marion Ind Judge Norton C. H. Hull Indiana National Bank Alabama St Dublin

Missing Purse Report From Derby Area

Miss Minnie Crawford reports to police that she lost a purse Friday night between Ballard and University Square. She lists 85 cents and a ticket to Bellefontaine as contents.

Minnie Crawford Delaware St Ballard University Square

Pope to Name New Cardinal for United States

Aug 30 report says Pope Leo will appoint a second American cardinal to rebalance the sacred college. Britain with six million Catholics has two cardinals while America with thirteen million has one. Archbishop Ireland expected to receive the new red hat.

Rome Leo United States Sacred College Great Britain America Ireland

Mrs. John Kiefer in Critical Condition After Stove Fire

Mrs. John Kiefer of 1528 Lexington Ave is in precarious condition after a lighted gasoline stove fire Thursday evening. Dr. Freeland, her attending physician, says recovery is possible and he hopes for improvement.

John Kiefer Lexington Ave Freeland

War Declared as Nation Braces for Coastline Conflict

News from Pequot Point and Newport reports a sudden war declaration by naval forces. Gen. MacArthur and Acting-Secretary Sanger ordered immediate mobilization along Long Island Sound, with powder works rushed to supply ammunition and troops moving to fortifications on nearby islands.

Pequot Point Conn MacArthur Newport War Department Navy Sanger Gen. Greely Narragansett Army New York Legation Long Island Sound New London

Coal price surge hits Indianapolis retailers

Local reports show a fresh anthracite price hike amid a regional strike. Anthracite moves from 7.50 to 8.00 per ton with half ton at 4.15. Luhrig rises 3.75 to 4.00 and 2.00 to 2.15 for halves. Connersville coke up to 7.00 from 6.50. Lump coke 25 bushels climbs 2.75 to 3.00 and crushed coke to 3.50.

Indianapolis Luhrig Connersville Pittsburgs Raymond Winifredé Wep Winifredé Wep Cerenneceveenne Uteeeen 13 Panawna -Eeeeereesesreessenencoes Luhrig Brazil Green County Accawr Nweeenneese Indiana Blossburg Seaaenee Fou Hocking Valleey Jackson Pittsburg West Virginia Connellsville Aeencey Slack

Guidi Proposes Philippine Solution to Taft

Monsignor Guidi the newly appointed apostolic delegate to the Philippines has reviewed the papers on the Philippine question and found a solution other than expulsion of the friars and sale of their lands. He will not disclose details until he submits his proposal to Gov. Taft.

Rome Monsignor Guidi Philippines Philippine Taft

Porte Rejects Further Talks on Ellen Stone Capture

The porte sent an abrupt note to U S Minister Leishman saying it will not discuss responsibility for the Ellen M. Stone kidnapping. It claims the outrage occurred outside Turkish soil and thus not within its jurisdiction.

Constantinople The Porte United States Leishman Ellen M. Stone

Irv ington and area births and deaths listed in obituaries

A sequence of names and addresses lists births and deaths from Indiana and nearby areas. Entries include Claude and Stella Shaffer with a daughter, many couples naming their newborns or deceased relatives, and several residents with ages and causes such as tuberculosis, typhoid fever, and accidental injuries.

Indiana Smith Miller-st Joseph P. Pope Buckle-st Daisy Spilker Brookside Ave Vina White Chesapeake St Margaret Clay Little Sisters of the Poor Estelle Middleton Gladstone St Clara R. Strack James J. Roster River Ave Wm. Adams City Hospital Elizabeth Prosser W. Ray Catherine M. Lassen E. Mee- Carty Susan Houston Chase St

Local residents file dwelling and property improvements

Lydia A Poindexter Bellefontaine street between Twenty eighth and Twenty ninth dwelling two thousand dollars Frank Y Wright lot 3 Tuxedo Park house one thousand dollars P Jennings Olney street addition three hundred seventy five cents L Thrasher N Warman avenue shed twenty five cents Jos n H Morton Blaine avenue repairs fifty dollars Albert H Marlin Ruth street frame porch sixty five cents D Poorman Fletcher avenue repairs fifteen cents C J Sherman E 81 Joe street addition one hundred seventy six dollars Standard Dry Kiln Company Pennsylvania street six hundred twenty eight B dollars two hundred fifty

Lydia A. Poindexter Bellefontaine St Frank Y. Wright Tuxedo Park P. Jennings Olney St Ss. L. Thrasher N. Warman-ave Jos H. Morton Blaine-ave Albert H. Marlin Ruth-st D. Poorman Fletcher-ave J. Sherman Joe-st Standard Pennsylvania-st

Sought His Sister for Sixty Years in Joliet

James Bothwell and Mrs. Jane Herbert met in Joliet Illinois ending a 60 year search for his sister Jane Bothwell who was separated from him in Canada as children. He saved $600 after turning 21 and traveled across the United States and Canada in pursuit.

Joliet Canada James Bothwell Jane Herbert Montreal United States Jane Bothwell Abraham Herbert Illinois Jolly Hill

Wax bullets in Paris duel plan replaces lead hits

Paris duellists announce a scheme using wax bullets to leave marks that identify who was struck and who should apologize. The system aims to reduce fatal duels and is expected to trigger a surge of insults and challenges.

Paris

Devastating Storm Smashes Greensville Crops

A violent storm plus electrical storm fields in Greensville county wiped out crops over 20 square miles near Norfolk. Tobacco losses run to 75000 dollars with other crops at 25000 dollars. Farmer Patterson Daniel was killed by lightning and G B Sadler was gravely injured nearby.

Norfolk Greensville Patterson Daniel G. B. Sadler

Milwaukee Officer Dies After Fielding Fly Ball

Charles Martin, a Milwaukee police officer, died from a spine injury after attempting to catch a fly ball in center field during a game. He strained his spine while running, left the field, and died shortly before midnight at the end of August.

Milwaukee Wis Charles Martin

Conductor and Operator Killed in Panhandle Yard Accident

Loganport Indiana report says W Morris Panhandle conductor and E Runkle operator were killed when the engine left the track while pulling into the city yard at 7 o clock Saturday morning. They were riding the pilot and were instantly killed with bodies mangled.

Logansport Ind W. Morris Panhandle E. R. Runkle

Four youths bound over in robbery case in Albion Johnson trio

Kid Davis Albion Johnson Lizzie Harrington and Emma Brooks were bound over to the grand jury from police court on Saturday charged with robbery. They allegedly held up William Lockhart of Norwood near the end of the Prospect street car line a few days ago.

Kid Davis Albion Johnson Lizzie Harrington Emma _ Brooks William Lockhart Norwood Prospect St. Carine

Cinch Your Way to Value With The Sun Liners

Readers are urged to try The Sun liners for a costless, satisfying outcome. The ad promises a simple choice that delivers value without expense. It emphasizes ease and appeal to the reader.

Bristow to Lose Power in Post Office Shakeup

WASINGTON Aug. 30 Changes in the post office department will transfer all fourth class postmaster appointments to the First Assistant Postmaster General Wynne upon Postmaster General Payne’s return. The move curtails Jos L Bristow’s patronage and is viewed as punishment for aiding the Rathbone Cuban postal fraud case.

Waslington Post Office Department Washington Payne Wynne Jos. L. Bristow Bristow E. G. Rathbone Hanna Elkins Scott Republcan Party

Boris Busy With the Ballet in New York

Grand Duke Boris enjoys a discreet evening at the Casino theater watching A Chinese Honeymoon. He sat beside Gov Odell in a private box while secret service men shadowed him. The chorus girls extended him access to the green room and he visited with the honeymoon chorus.

New York Boris Secret Service Gov. Odell Casino Theater

Elks Carnival Injury Ends in Death at Stockade Show

During the Elks carnival in St. Joseph, Harry Blume was fatally stabbed in the abdomen by a Kiowa squaw during a sham battle in the stockade after a blow with a spear. The 60-year-old performer mistook the event for real violence.

ST. Joseph, Mo Harry Blume Blume

Virgil Garvin Revolver Incident Wounds Police

Chicago report says Virgil Garvin, a pitcher, ran amuck with a revolver on Thursday afternoon wounding police and causing a chaotic scene. Details of injuries and motive were not immediately released as investigations began.

Chicago Virgil Garvin

Man Arrested After Spree on Way to Surrender

A man and a saloon keeper were arrested Saturday morning as he walked to surrender. In custody he remained unsteady from his drunken spree and claimed no memory of the incident. Garvin notes he has offers from Boston and Cincinnati National League clubs.

Garvin Boston Cincinnati

Freight Train Derailment Rears Danville Area

A Big Four extra freight derailed near Danville early Saturday when an axle broke on the White Lick Creek crossing. Fifteen cars tumbled down a 40 foot embankment, tearing up 200 yards of track and delaying traffic until the afternoon. several unknown tramps were injured and one report stated a death which was not confirmed.

Big Four Danville White Lick Cree

Hell-Roarer Defends Gen. Smith After Philippines Return

C D Thiel, nine months under General Jacob Smith in the Philippines, argues the general was unjustly relieved by President Roosevelt. He claims the court martial acquittal should be final and that those who fought alongside Smith disagree with the administration’s action.

Dallas Tex C. D Thiel Jacob Smith Philippines Roosevelt Gen. Smith

Market Report Shows Mixed Grain, Hay Steady Across Regions

Wheat steady No 2 red around 68 cents while corn ranges from 58 to 66 cents for various white and mixed grades. Oats hold at steady 31 to 38 cents. Hay remains steady with new No 1 timothy priced around 10 dollars. Inspections list several carloads of wheat, corn, and hay with mixed results and fair sheep and lamb supply. Best wethers 3.75 to 4.00 dollars, lambs 5.40 to 5.60, calves 7.25 to 7.75.

Timothy California Valencia Indiana New York Baltimore New Orleans Louisiana Carolina Ilb

Wheat and grain futures mixed on Chicago board

Chicago futures show wheat with small gains as September trades around 70 to 71 cents, December near 67 to 68 cents. Corn edges up to 57 cents, oats firm near 34 cents, while autumn pork, lard, and ribs futures rise with October pork around 17.12 to 17.17 dollars and other fats between 9.70 and 9.95 dollars.

Chicago

Cattle Hog and Sheep Prices at Union Stock Yards II

Cattle receipts 200 with steady demand. Prime beeves 8.65 to 9.00. cows 3.50 to 5.55. heifers 4.60 to 5.90. stockers 3.50 to 5.50. Hogs receipts 9.00 with stronger demand. Light 6.95 to 7.40. heavy 7.40 to 7.65. pigs 5.60 to 7.00. Sheep receipts 150 quiet. Native sheep 3.80 to 4.25. native lambs 4.00 to 6.00.

Union Stock Yards Cseseeeeese Gatves Cabdncdacsenee Hostewies

Cincinnati Market Summary: Cattle Hogs and Sheep

Cattle receipts 235 slow at Friday prices. Shipppers 6.00 7.00, butcher steers 4.50 5.75, calves active and strong up to 6.75. Hogs receipts 1,059 early prices 1 cent lower. heavy shipper 7.40, packers and butchers 7.20 7.25, mixed 6.90 7.17. Sheep receipts 1,089 dull. extras 2.75 3.00, lambs weak with few fancy 5.75.

Cincinnati

East Liberty Cattle and Hogs Market Report

East Liberty Pa August cattle supply light market steady with choice seven fifty to seven seventy five prime seven to seven and a quarter good six fifty to six ninety tidy butchers five to five fifty common to fair four twenty five to four seventy five heifers three twenty five to five seventy five cows bulls and stags five to five twenty five good fresh cows forty to sixty common to fair twenty. Hog receipts twenty double decks market very slow prices ten to one k lower for all but heavy hogs steady at seven seventy five to seven eighty five for prime heavies seven thirty five for mediums seven fifty to seven sixty five for heavy Yorkers seven forty to seven forty five for light workers seven twenty five to seven twenty eight for plus six to seven.

East Liberty Aus

Cattle and Sheep Receipts and Prices

Receipts and market figures show cattle shipments around 4 000 with varied weights and bids from good to prime for export steers and fat cattle. Sheep and lamb entries are smaller with春 prices listed for spring lambs yearlings and feeding sheep in a typical market roundup.

East Buffalo Livestock Market Receipts Shift Across Species

Cattle receipts six cars steady market with no strong year trend. Veals 16 lower at 5.50 to 8.00. Hogs 31 cars steady to slightly lower for light workers and porkers. Milk-fed hogs and mixed packers quoted, with weights and prices varying by category. Sheep and lambs 26 cars dull and lower, with price ranges across the spectrum and many unsold.

East Buffalo N. Y Canada

Chicago Market Prices Report August Dairy Goods

Chicago price notes list butter creameries at 19c per unit, dairies at 15c, eggs and cheese at 10c with varied fractions, young Americas at 10 4 10 and Swiss around 15 14c. Live poultry shows chickens 10c, geese around 4.00 to 6.00, and ducks at 10c with mixed fractions.

Chicago Americas

Prices and goods in the jobbing trade column

The listing details poultry prices and a wide range of commodities. Fowls, turkeys, ducks, and geese with per unit prices. butter, cheese, hides, wool, flour, fruits, vegetables, canned goods, and oysters with various regional and grade prices. Also includes groceries, coffee, sugars, cereals, and fats with price points.

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