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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1899
Page
6
A fragmentary tale set around Broxton and Mandeville recounts Uncle Bennie and Maj Dan Mercer amid lore of a Broxton ghost. Miss Malvina Spillman and family discuss Col Broxton’s fate, the minister, and haunted halls as local rumor travels the county.
In a sunlit room Miss Malvina discusses Horace Matthews and Rufus Braxton with her daughter Maiva and the family, recalling romance, misfortune, and stewardship. They reflect on Lucetta Broxton’s death, marriages, and the hope Tom will follow a noble path like Rufus Braxton, while the elder narrator defends Rufus’s soul and courage.
Priscilla Delno a New York girl travels to Paris to study music and pursue grand opera. She meets John Sternmouth who doubts her. A Count De Lacaze schemes to marry her for wealth, while Doxie aids Constance Brandford and Desmoulins faces arrest. Constance returns home after hardship, and Priscilla and Sternmouth confront their feelings at a dinner gathering.
Coroner reports Richard Coleman died in a mob lynching while tied to a fire. The bush failed to hold him, pieces shown as trophy evidence, and crowds with women and girls visited the scene. Judge Harbeson may call a grand jury. Coleman cried for water as the flames consumed him.
In Washington the senate sent a resolution for a judiciary probe into alleged polygamous practices and presidential appointments to federal office. It also passed a Cockrell bill demanding treasury reports on silver bullion seigniorage coinage and greenbacks.
A series of bills addressing the trust question advances in the House. Terry of Arkansas proposes states ban foreign corporations with trust ties from operating locally and allow taxation or regulation. Ball of Texas seeks free admission of articles controlled by trusts and bans shipping such articles across state lines.
Washington reports the state department has not confirmed the identity of Mr. Atterbury in Pretoria. Officials believe Isham G. Atterbury fled to South Africa four years ago to avoid fraud charges, but proof of identity must come from Pretoria. If unconfirmed, Atterbury may be relieved and a new consul named to handle American interests until Adelbert Hay arrives.
A Kimberley message reports Cecil Rhodes warned that Free State burghers want to exhibit him in a cage at FMkomfontein before his transfer to Victoria. The note notes local tensions and Rhodes's travel plans amid colonial disputes.
Transport Sheridan reaches Frisco on Wednesday. Government to pay 50 000 dollars for Oakland California post office site. Mack Taylor hanged at Augusta for killing A A Seago. Montreal police deny Franklin syndicate link. Five women claim Captain J T Jobe as husband after escape. Hiram Sharp kills wife and wounds mother in law in Chattanooga. Loss of gold and health emphasized in dispatches.
English traveler John Cassidy praised Indianapolis in a chatty SUN interview. He noted strong culture, education, and literary clubs, described the city’s American architecture and wheel-like layout, praised American book buying, postal facilities, and vehicle manufacturing potential, and offered travel tips including bicycle use and flag displays. Cassidy also mentioned Harrison’s letter mishap and commented on the Boer war and Philippine issues. He now handles private libraries in Indianapolis and represents local literary and musical standards.
Boston dispatch reports that starting December 18 all cotton and woolen mill operatives in the state will receive a 10 percent wage raise. About 59,000 workers are affected with portions already granted on December 16 and 18, marking a broad rollout of the wage advance.
An advertisement touts a free home treatment by Dr. L. W. Knapp for sexual weakness and impotence. It claims to restore full strength and urges readers to request the free receipt by mail, citing numerous testimonial letters as proof.
Articles claim faith plus Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets digest food, improve appetite, strengthen nerves and heart, and cure stomach troubles. Warn against using soda as medicine and promote the tablets as safe, pleasant lozenges sold for 50 cents with free book by F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
An advertisement argues digestion as the sole path to healthy flesh and blood. It touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a guaranteed aid, claiming they improve digestion, increase flesh, purify blood, and strengthen nerves, with claims from doctors and ready availability at drug stores.
Article warns against alarm over rising heart troubles among Americans, attributing most to poor digestion and weak stomachs rather than organic heart disease. It explains nervous system links and how gas and fermentation from half digested food can press on the heart and lungs, causing chest heaviness.
An article advocates gaining flesh via flesh forming foods and uses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to aid digestion. It argues thinness stems from poor digestion and claims tablets digest beefsteak and eggs, build strength, and cure dyspepsia. Manufactured by F. A. Stuart Co. in Marshall, Michigan, sold by druggists at 50 cents.
An ad promoting a free booklet on indigestion and stomach disease from FL A. Stuart Co. The text argues nine tenths lack perfect health due to poor digestion and promises symptoms, causes, and dietary tips. Readers are urged to send name and address to receive the book by return mail.
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