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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1901
Page
6
The piece argues alcohol based patent medicines are harmful and false tonics. It promotes wholesome food as the only true tonic, noting digestion builds nerve power and tissue. It lauds Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe aid after meals for better digestion and appetite.
In St Louis on December 3 the court of appeals ruled in the estate of Paul B Swetlicky of Topeka Kan against a life insurer. The heirs sought 25000 on policies and the court held policies become invalid if the applicant lied on any questions asked by the company.
Gov. Dockery issued a proclamation designating Friday December 20 as Louisiana Purchase flag day in Missouri to mark the transfer of the Louisiana territory from France. Officials urge a general display of national flags and appropriate ceremonies.
Noblesville Indiana announces that R M Isherwood will resume publication of the Weekly Democrat, which had recently suspended operations. The announcement sets the stage for a return to regular issues in the local paper.
Humboldt Tenn December 4. After 25 years on a West Tennessee farm a man identified as Bank Banks or J B Payne claims he fled Georgia and South Carolina for murder and gunplay. He says his first wife is alive in Augusta Ga and he plans to return there with his children from his second marriage.
Washington December 4There will be a ball at the White House soon after the new year to debut Miss Alice Roosevelt with several New Yorkers invited Mas MacCawley to lead the cotillion with Miss Roosevelt It has been many years since dancing occurred at the executive mansion and Miss Roosevelt will also dance with the cotillion leader at the first Washington bachelors cotillion this winter
Frank W. Conard, hotel owner, captured burglar John OMalley in August and later hosted him for a drunken dinner after the thief’s release. A crowd of boarders watched as captor and captive shared drinks and a meal before OMalley departed with the rest of the whisky secured.
A quarrel between the safety board and the Gamewell fire alarm company stalls the installation of three street fire alarm gongs at Pennsylvania Meridian Illinois streets on Washington Street. Chief Coots indicated no decision was made as of Tuesday afternoon.
A flood of testimony from Indiana residents praises Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills for nervousness sleeplessness headaches and general toning. Letters from Marion South Bend Hammond Evansville Indianapolis Terre Haute Muncie and other cities claim improved sleep strength steadiness of nerves and relief of back and digestion troubles after using the pills.
In Goshen New York Charles L De Kay’s two mile from Glenwood home was robbed nightly for a week. A rope descended the chimney to the roof and a large Great Dane guarded the hall. The latest break in left a burglar unconscious in the dining room.
Rev Solomon Hotema a Choctaw ex judge district attorney and Presbyterian minister was found guilty of first degree murder in federal court and faces the death penalty. He had led a witch hunt in April killing two women a child and two men claiming witches caused meningitis among the Choctaw nation.
A notice states that a tenant seeking housing will respond to inquiries published in THE SUN on page 6 or 7. The brief asks advertisers to place an ad to reach the prospective tenant. No personal details are provided.
A Morrisville resident recalls riding the Empire State Express from New York to Albany to Utica, noting swift travel and smooth comfort. She admires the New York Central line and continues to seek trips via that service when visiting New York.
S. W. Cor. Delaware and Chiosis accepts patients from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all kinds of dental work.
The notice states that train No 35 on the c. H. and D. R’y. line will depart Indianapolis at 4 00 PM starting Sunday December 1 instead of the previous 4 10 PM.
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