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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1901
Page
8
In Indianapolis housing activity remains strong with many inquiries and steady sales. Prospects point to a busy spring as builders plan numerous projects and vacant lots show advancing prices. Notable deals include Grubbs flats sale to Dr. W. Long and several new residences and cottages across multiple streets.
Judge John H. Baker of the United States district court reflects on a long, useful life and his career from farm boy to federal judge. He recalls early schooling, study of classics, votes for Lincoln, Idaho experiences, and guiding his son Francis E. Baker into law, with anecdotes of courthouse duties and a Denison hotel routine.
Richmond Indiana December 1914 Miss Grace Porterfield, a young woman from this city, earns a rising reputation in the musical world as a member of a renowned concert company. She studied in Chicago and Cincinnati, has taught music, and is well known in Indianapolis as a close associate of Mr Pierre Gray.
A portrait of Judge Baker highlighting his feared courtroom presence and fairness. It recounts his handling of John F Johnson, a Logansport banker, sentencing him to ten years after praise, and his pivotal Interstate stockyards decision shaping railroad stock delivery to Indianapolis. It also covers the Citizens street railway franchise case and its Supreme Court footing.
Mrs A KX Hollowell hosts the Woman's research club on Monday at 2003 College Ave. The Fortnightly club plans a Christmas celebration next Thursday afternoon. B F Parker of Lebanon, Boone County surveyor, will wed Rose Williams of Maysville on Christmas Day. Mrs J J Plum to host a reception Friday for her son and daughter in law, followed by entertainments for Miss Pilta. Florence Cathrell hosts guests with Miss Plowman and others.
A fragmented OCR snippet describes Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as pleasant to take while noting misspelled words and unclear details about taste. No clear date or full context is recoverable.
Washington reports Mrs. Bonine was acquitted of murdering James S. Ayres Jr. after a five hour jury deliberation, verdict reached at 9 p m Friday.
An advertisement declares Prof J A Harraden distributes a free book titled A Key to the Mysteries of Hypnotism. It promises readers can learn to hypnotize at home, influence others, gain money and social success, and master powers after a few days study. Send name and address to receive the book free of cost.
A fragmented notice naming Dr J Jordan renowned physician linked to Meridian Street in Indianapolis appears. No further readable details.
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