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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1901
Page
5
Indianapolis tailors doubt the Berlin driven reform in men's dress will endure. Merchants insist current styles suit physiques. experts doubt drastic changes, noting knickerbocker trends failed during the bicycle craze.
The king bestows the title of prince of Wales on his second son the duke of Cornwall and York. The article traces the title’s history from Edward I in 1284 through repeated creations and restorations, noting it was not always held by the eldest son and detailing notable holders and parliamentary acts surrounding its conferment.
The text outlines a naval career beginning aboard the Bacchante and command of torpedo boats and the first class gunboat Thrush in 1890. It covers service on Melampus and Crescent, global maneuvers, and numerous port visits in Britain, Ireland, Canada, and Jamaica. It notes titles Duke of York Earl of Inverness and Baron Killarney arising in 1892 prior to marriage to Princess May of Teck.
In multiple Indiana towns a run of near fatal mishaps and escapes is reported. Wil Jenkins was dragged 563 feet by a passing train yet survived on the track. Isadore Cutshaw was pulled from a lake after chasing butterflies. Jerry Trotter survived a mine blast and loss of a possession. Lewis Childers narrowly escaped a corn shredder. Ace Jones suffered scalp injury but kept going. Wilhelm Fritz fought a cow and killed it. Thomas Sloane felt a meteor burn his coat pocket. Daniel Dewitt’s dog escaped a tail-cut. Sarah Money suspects a concealed poison. Amos Dusenberry used corduroy pants to survive a fall. Dusty Dibble claims to have just escaped ruins in a collapsed building.
A vivid appeal contrasts heroic fire rescues with daily suffering from a woman’s disease. The text promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for inflammation, ulcers, and general weakness, claiming it restores regularity and strength to delicate patients.
A narrator visits Mrs. Hammond, now a wealthy charity leader, seeking help to become a teacher. In a refined library she learns of a pending committee decision and rekindles a connection with Dr. Hammond, her former flame, who appears briefly and later reappears after marriage.
Retail grocers association opposes a city market curbstone stand ordinance saying it would drain trade from inside retailers who pay higher rents. Gardeners also oppose, claiming crowding. Council committee on public property and improvements will hear the measure Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the city clerk's office.
A boastful advertisement touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as instantly relieving discomfort with guaranteed safety. It claims near universal success and availability at every drug store, urging readers to try the remedy today.
Wasson's department store introduces gift certificates to solve the what to buy problem. Customers purchase certificates for any amount and give them as stocking stuffers or Christmas gifts enabling recipients to choose items like dresses gloves or umbrellas at the store. The certificates offer flexibility including a humorous option to tell the recipient to spend freely.
State death notices list several individuals with ages and cities including James Bigelow 67 Muncie B Kinsman 70 Lafayette grocer Mrs Sampson Smith 53 Greencastle Joseph B Lane old soldier Madi son Dr E B Zier formerly of New Albany died in Minneapolis Theodore Ducer South Milford druggist killed himself over business concerns Mrs Martha J Walker formerly Greenfield died in Chicago Nancy Grayliss 72 Fort Wayne six children Robert Amos Needham died after cutting his throat in an attempted self injury last week
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