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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1901

Page

3

Alma-Bromo Salt Promotes Easy Digestion and Nerve Comfort

An advertisement describes the Morning After effect of late-night overeating and touts Alma-Bromo Salt as a gentle remedy. It claims overwork of liver and kidneys, head heaviness, foggy brain, and general malaise are relieved as the tonic soothes nerves and purges noxious substances from the blood. The salt is described as spring-derived, tasty, effervescent, and a longstanding remedy used by Alma Sanitarium staff.

Alma Sanitarium

Crying at the bier of a dead comrade in reform school

Clarence Dutot, son of George Dutot, faces a shortened Christmas as a reform school stay looms after prior arrests. Police label him a kies to maniac, while his deaf comrade dies of pneumonia during confinement. Dutot attended the funeral and later stole a purse.

Eon Claus Nake Clarence Dutot Patterson St Reform School For George Dutot Clarence Imcypo Ree Verne Spurlock John Lafferty New York Doutot Groovery Dutot Reform School Outhy

Justice Stout Admits A Cold Bath Trick

Justice Harvey Stout wonders how the weather affects him after a chilly Saturday. He walked 24 blocks to his office and found only his right big toe and left thumb grew cold, joking that his morning cold bath might shield him from ice.

Justice Harvey Stout Stout

Murdered Shepherds Discovered Near Canon Blanco

In Santa Fe New Mexico two shepherds were found dead and their bodies partly burned at Cabra Springs near Canon Blanco. Their flock had been stolen by thieves, who are believed responsible for the murders. A posse of 12 men pursued the trail, with fears of further bloodshed if the outlaws are captured.

Santa FE N. M Cabra Springs Canon Blanco

Unclear street altercation ends with arrest

Hirt Blake, a new street car actor, bumped into Os Sheridan on Illinois and Washington streets. Sheridan, already upset, struck Blake three times and landed another blow after Patrolman Bates arrived. Blake claimed the collision was accidental.

Hirt Blake

Gas inspectors rob Sisters of Providence house

Police pursue two men who forced entry to the Sisters of Providence residence on Noble and North streets a few days ago. They entered while the sisters dined, stole about $20, and ransacked the house posing as gas inspectors.

the Sisters of Providence Noble and North-sts

May Bring Suit to Annul Company's Franchise

A city mass meeting of College-are car line patrons votes to pursue legal action if the street railway fails to improve service. G W Spahr says the group will withhold fares and seek charter annulment if the Board of Works does not compel better, regular transportation. Megrew dodges specifics, urging negotiations.

G. W. Spahr College-are Megrew Board of Works Mr. Spahr Charles Maguire Spahr Merrew Pittsburg Committee of College

Gonser Stricken Deputy Statesman Arrives From Mexico

George W. Gonser deputy secretary of state under W D Owen arrives in Indianapolis from Mexico for two to three months to recover from tropical fever. He oversaw Ubero plantation investments with Indiana men and cites Mexico as favorable for capital despite harsh labor conditions. The family accompanied him and Henry Luce will cover his duties in Ubero until his return.

George W. Gonser W. D. Owen Union Hunt Indianapolis Mexico Mr. Gonser Ubero Indiana Gonser Mexico City Cass County Gonsers Henry Luce Gosner

Secretary Long Approves Schley Inquiry Findings

Secretary of the Navy Long endorses the court of inquiry findings and urges no further actions. President Roosevelt did not commit but signaled possible involvement. Schley plans to bring the matter before the president with a three arbitrator panel for review. Cong will not act on Sampson’s brief challenging Dewey’s Santiago victory credit.

Long Court of Inquiry Schley Washington Secretary-of-the-navy Roosevelt Admiral Dewey Cong Sampson Dewey Santiago

Dowie called fraud in Chicago Zion case

Attorney Reeves for Samuel Stevenson charged John Alexander Dowie with fraud in Zion enterprise dealings before Judge Tuley. Defense aims to prove the enterprise solvent with Dowie personally responsible for debts and owning Zion industries worth about 15 million dollars.

Chicago Reeves Samuel Stevenson John Alexander Dowie Zion Tuley Dowie Zion Industries

Liquid Glass Discovery by Baltimore Inventor

David A. Nicoll of Baltimore claims a chemical method to dissolve glass and revive ancient Egyptian enameling. He renders glass soluble to form a liquid enamel brushable on surfaces, demonstrated with a white bath tub that gleams like crystal. The tub will be sent to the American Enameling Company in Pittsburgh for inspection.

Baltimore David A. Nicoll Nicoll American Enamelling Company Pittsburg

See Astrology for Saturday Dec 1

Births, deaths and marriages brief astrology note as the Saturday column says those born today will do well if they work for others, emphasizing humble effort and service.

Peruna touted by Catholic Sisters for catarrh relief

A Catholic institution review praises Dr Hartman’s Peruna for grip and catarrhal diseases, with sisters across the United States testifying to its efficacy. Patient letters from Chicago and Toledo are cited, noting improvements in throat and stomach catarrh and even womb conditions. The ad claims Peruna as a universal catarrh remedy, urging readers to request free medical advice from Dr Hartman and noting price activity in groceries and produce sections.

Ohio Hartman United States Detroit Mich Central States Colorado Isucer Thess Sisters of Charity J. C. Metcalf Ella Martin Monroe St Toledo Peruna Feruna Dr. Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus

Coal and wood famine hits Columbus market

The city of Columbus faces a serious coal famine as every dealer runs out. The suffering is described as great amid shortages of coal and wood, affecting households and businesses across the area.

Taily Columbus

McGowan urged to press interurban roads conference

Attorney Lew Wallace on Saturday said it is up to Mr McGowan to seek a conference with the interurban roads. McGowan has a letter from the roads on the matter and can respond to trigger talks. The Board of Works awaits a fixed conference, with action possible next week.

Board of Works McGowan

Local Births Deaths And Marriages Listed In Notice

Deaths include Lottie Wilson age 2 colored of 228 Teledo street from air embolism after surgery Louis Malone 22 colored of Chicago street from consumption William Thomas 62 of 334 Miley avenue from apoplexy and old age deaths for Lottie Wilson Louis Malone and William Thomas. births record M J and Katie Dugan at 3016 West Michigan Street a girl and J W and Lena Henry at 36 Elder Avenue a girl. Marriages note Clyde KE Nixon and Annie Ott Bruce Smith and Louise M White.

M. J Katie Dugan Michigan-st J. W Lena Henry Elder-ave Lottie Wilson Colored Teledo St Louis Malone Chicago-st William Thomas Miley-ave Mathilda Paulish English Ave Clyde Ke, Nixon Annie Ott Bruce Smith Louise M. White

Coal famine grips multiple cities across the Midwest

The nation faces severe coal shortages with Chicago nearly exhausted and railroads seizing loads. Springfield reports no coal, while St Louis sees prices rise to four dollars a ton. Vincennes and Evansville fear shortages, with factories closing and workers laid off as utilities burn wood and dealers struggle to fill orders.

ST. Louis Evansville

Capitol Night Engineer Slips Falls in Basement

Harry Bryant, a night engineer at the state house, slipped while pushing a coal laden wheelbarrow Friday night. He suffered intense pain as his legs were paralyzed and he was taken home. Quincy A. Myers of Logansport visited the governor Saturday and is a potential candidate for a vacant supreme judge seat. State geologist Blatchley reports peat deposits in Indiana, noting peat as incipient coal and detailing its presence in Noble, Lake, and Porter counties.

Harry Bryant State House Vermont Sr Quincy A. Myers Logansport Myers Francis E. Baker Blatchley Walter E. Weyl Philadelphia Indiana the Inquirer Noble, Lake Porter Lake County

Bargains feature in column offers varied items

A newspaper column highlights good bargains including ore and Jersey carf, gasoline stove, Gasoline engines and related goods. The listing reads like a focused sale rundown with several practical items for readers seeking frugal purchases.

Cattle and Hogs at Union Stock Yards Indianapolis Prices

Receipts: Cattle 100, Hogs 5,000, Sheep 145. Quotations show steer ranges from 1,100 to 1,500 lbs and heifers and cows at various grades. Hogs split between heavy and lightweights with Good to choice pricing. Lambs and sheep offered with multiple weight classes and prices, stockers and feeders listed.

Pole Union Stock Yards Indianapolis Esse Fabanyevees Heczipts

Hog Market Report from Interstate Stock Yards

At the Interstate Stock Yards in Indianapolis on December 21 hog receipts totaled about 500 head. Quotations ranged from good to choice assorted, with prices around 6.20 to 6.75 for medium and heavy mixed, and 5.50 to 6.05 for common to good lights and pigs. Roughs and rejects sold at lower end prices in a varied market.

Interstate Stock Yards Indianapolis Aida Ebeedetens

Chicago Markets Mixed as Wheat and Provisions Rise

Chicago markets show wheat advancing with December at 16 3 4 cents and May at 80 8 1/2 cents. Corn gains 4 to 5 1/2 cents with December near 8 1/2 and May around 6 1/4. Oats rise, December about 4 3/4 to 4 1/4, May 4 1/2 to 4 5/3. provisions climb with May pork 16.75 to 16.85, lard 9.72 to 9.80, ribs 8.55 to 8.62. Butter and cheese prices listed. live poultry and eggs show mixed shifts, with various fresh/dairy items priced between 9 and 14 cents.

Chicago

Grain and hay prices and inspections report

Wheat prices firm for No 2 red and No 3 red with milling freight notes. Corn prices show steady ranges across white and yellow types with mixed varieties. oats firm with multiple grades. Hay values rise for timothy, with inspection totals for corn, hay, and mixed cars listed.

Sewagon Timothy Hay Prairie

Severe cold drives oyster scarcity in the east

Severe cold weather in the east has reduced oyster supplies. Bulk oysters have risen ten cents per gallon and dealers fear orders may go largely unfilled if conditions do not ease. Commission men report the cold is preventing normal harvest and shipment.

Kingan Co Price List Hams Bacon And Groceries

A 19th century style price list lists hams sugar cured brown bacon clear sides bellies backs breakfast bacon English bacon shoulder lard pickled pork fresh pork sausage oysters fish and seafood prices with assorted chemicals drugs soaps and household goods. It shows per barrel prices for pickled pork and fresh meat prices by pound for beef pork and seafood. Also lists various medicines and chemical supplies with unit prices and terms.

Kingan & Co Indiana California Tierces Ile

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