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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1901
Page
2
Amos Crocker of Worcester reports that after a severe surgical operation and numerous salves failed, a 50 cent box of Pyramid Pile Cure gave swift relief and cured him. All druggists sell it and a free little book titled Piles Causes and Cure is mailed by Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan.
Wayne Damot an 18 year old Cincinnati bookkeeper fatally shot three miners in Davy West Virginia after a wage spree. Eight miners fired on the town, entered a saloon, and Damot hid behind a stove before killing Fred Watts Lem Sooton and Henry Good. He left the scene and no arrests have been reported.
News from Milan Paris and Berlin report train crashes causing several deaths and many injuries. Milan six killed and fifteen injured after a Milan express collision at Malegnano on Saturday. Lyons four killed and twenty injured when Geneva express hit a tram at a grade crossing. Altenburker collision in Germany leaves six dead, sixteen severely and thirteen slightly injured. In New York the International League of Press Clubs schedules its 1902 convention January 10 in Charleston with delegates departing January 8 from Philadelphia to discuss funding for a home for aged journalists in New Jersey.
Chicago December representatives from 14 colleges met Friday and organized the Presbyterian college union of the middle west. Dr. Wm. T. Kane of Wahash college was elected president.
The case of Caroline Chrisle, reputed dying at Evansville from Louisville and Nashville railroad injuries suffered last February, was dismissed Saturday morning in federal court on the plaintiff's motion.
A Friday incident damaged M Harwood's barn at 120 N Nobie St with $100 loss and sparked a $500 blaze in Herman Borchers's home at 626 N Senate Ave. Mrs Timothy Griffin at 117 S Oriental St hung clothes to dry by a stove and they burned.
Pittsburg reports a boiler blast at the Singer Nimick plant on Carson Street. Seven men scalded and injured, with two expected to die. Named workers include Miller, George, Reed, and Toby Johnston among others. This follows three recent fatal blasts in Pittsburg plants.
A disheveled man barged into a school board meeting Friday night asking for a key to room 29. He appeared intoxicated, was escorted to a hotel, and the board approved a two story addition to school No. 33%. The resignations and appointments of several teachers were reported and bills totaling 33,226.46 were approved.
Police believe Edward Davidson 21 of Springport Michigan was murdered during a saloon brawl and placed on the Panhandle Railroad track. Three prominent youths Robert Fleming Roy Sowers and Michael Curtain are under arrest with more detentions expected as Davidson had just drawn his pay from the Panhandle paycar.
Ecory Marrs a Fulton county farmer died after being found unconscious in Mrs. Kate Vigtey's Ernest street home and later dying at St. Joseph's hospital. Three hundred dollars he carried is unaccounted for. The woman is jailed. Police view the death as possibly murder, though apoplexy is suspected by officials.
Indianapolis friends of Dr Henry A Buchtel former pastor and now chancellor of Denver University deny cruel animal accusations. A letter from Dr Buchtel says he hunted in the mountains with friends and hired horses. A crowd of loafers spread the claim of abuse but owners signed statements denying mistreatment. No arrests were contemplated.
An incensed stranger accosted President Roosevelt on Massachusetts Ave in front of Senator Lodge's home. The president reportedly shoved the man aside. a Secret Service detective stepped in as the assailant stumbled, then rose and left. Witnesses say the scene was partly witnessed by Lord Pauncerote. White House officials dispute full accuracy. The incident occurred as Roosevelt walked with Commander Cowles and Mrs Lodge.
Police warned downtown businessmen to clear snow from their sidewalks by Saturday noon or face prosecution. Despite prior orders, many did not comply, leaving workmen to spend the day chopping snow into chunks. In St Louis, Capt McNamee set a police revolver record with 125 points in five shots at 34 feet, as local teams prepared to duel officers from New York and Chicago. Judge Stubbs then sent David Bradford to the grand jury on perjury charges after testimony about a shooting incident near Rebecca Moore.
Winthrop Murray Crane, Massachusetts governor, visited Washington on Friday and reportedly may succeed Secretary Gage in President Roosevelt's cabinet. Crane met with the president and had breakfast with him as rumors spread of a New England man taking the post. Crane faces inauguration for a third term on January 1 but could resign to join the cabinet.
New York reports indicate major U.S. express firms plan a trust forming amid ties among Adams American and United States lines. Adams controls Southern and American the National. Wells Fargo aligns with American. They show strong profits with agents Fatzo declaring a dividend and American Express to gift $100,000 in employee presents this Christmas.
Washington dispatch reports the farm and crop enumeration card punching nearing completion with a two day burst of 5,615 cards punched by Miss E. M. Rea of Maryland setting a new single day record.
A Norfolk based report notes a five year old girl from Norfolk and an adult man eloped from Roanoke to Bristol and were married on Friday. Gregory is described as a widower with seven older children.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming to cure a cold in one day with No Cure No Pay. It markets piano sales at factory prices and mentions various local businesses and services including a photo studio and music store. The text also references travel fare and ticket sales.
Fragmentary obituary notes Mrs Cy B Lewis of 3036 N Meridian Avenue passed away following an illness. No further details are readable to confirm age or surviving relatives.
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