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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1901

Page

6

Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Claim to Cure Deafness Due to Catarrh

Impairment of hearing and head noises from catarrh are described as common, with several cases cited. Stuart's Catarrh Tablets are promoted as a constitutional remedy said to cure catarrh in the head and eustachian tubes. Endorsed by Mrs. Jane Barlow and Army Surgeon C. S. Beverly, the ad urges purchase at 50 cents a box and requests a free booklet from F A Stuart Co.

Jane Barlow Stuart F. A. Stuart Co Marshall, Mich Allen James A. Pritchard William Bosson

Rumor Swirls Around Clark Exit and Shepard Auditorship

A rumor says Cy Clark may withdraw from the county race, leaving Fred Shepard as auditor contender if Smith secures the chair. Smith allies push for his chair, aiming to back Shepard. Clark’s denial is cautious. The scene features Koehne faction tensions and bids for coroner Dunlavy, judge seats, and county secretary roles amid a wary “old ring.”

Cy Clark Harry B. Smith Fred Shepard Smith Shepard Clark Fred Joss Harry Negley Allen James A. Pritchard Circuit Court Negley

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsements From Indianapolis Readers

Hundreds of Indianapolis residents publicly endorse Doan's Kidney Pills as a firm remedy for kidney trouble. Mrs. Margaret Nixon of 120 Bentoa st reports back pain relief and renewed strength after two boxes bought at Henry J. Huder's store. Family members also benefited. Sold by all dealers at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's and take no substitute.

Navy ends use of carrier pigeons for wireless telegraphy

The Navy Department will abandon pigeons in favor of wireless telegraphy. Brooklyn yard holds 55 birds slated for sale on Monday. Rear Admiral Barker notes that wireless may replace the pigeon system and expects stations aboard ships and at government stations to be established.

New York Navy Department Navy Yard Brooklyn Navy Yard Barker Brooklyn Yard Department United States

Cincinnati Streetcar Troubles Spur City Bill

Cincinnati faces streetcar service woes as the city attorney prepares a bill to require the traction company to grant general transfers and allow city supervision over routes to relieve downtown congestion. The Ohio legislature will be asked to pass the measure at its next session.

Cincinnati Cincinnnati Traction Company Ohio

Wireless telegraphy sparks doubts from Postal manager

F W Samuels of the Postal telegraph cables company argues wireless messages would cause confusion and infidelity. He cites current limits, argues six messages could pass on one wire, and says his firm would lay cables to the Philippines if wireless had value. Superintendent J M Taylor of Western Union predicts a future revolution but remains cautious.

F. W. Samuels Postal Telegraph-Cables Company Philippines London Mars J. M. Taylor Western Union Mr. Taylor

Inventor Bradford Dies Before Million Dollar Invention

Edward Taylor Bradford, a mining engineer in New York, died after claiming he would earn 1,000,000 if he lived a week more for his ore smelting machine. He had perfected a device to cut smelting costs by about one fifth and a buyer was ready. Bradford left a Denver widow and two children.

Edward T. Bradford New York Edward Taylor Bradford Bradford O’hanlon Tom Oscar Purdy Denver

Sweet Revenge of a Jilted Woman

New York reports a Paterson New Jersey breach of promise case involving Miss Cammie Baker suing William E. Flannigan for 300 dollars. She carried out a public humiliation by attending the wedding, presenting a parcel with the breach papers to the bride and groom, then leaving. she seeks 200 dollars for a wedding dress and says the reception scene compensated her loss. She mentions possessing letters to be shown if the suit goes forward.

New York Cammie Baker William E. Flannigan Paterson N. J Miss Baker Richard Randall Flannigan Mrs. Flannigan

Red albumen fraud shocks New York farmers

A Geneva New York study declares red albumen a scam with only 1 percent albumen and the rest red paint. Farmers in Binghamton and surrounding areas paid up to 60 cents a pound for it to stimulate hens, causing widespread disappointment and investor losses as demand collapses to mere two cents.

Binghamton N. Y New York Agricultural Experiment Station Geneva

New York Christmas Gifts Aid Poor Families

New York newspapers and charities provided gifts and meals to poor families on Christmas Day. The New York Journal distributed 300,000 toys for 50,000 children in Greater New York from public funds, plus party meals for overworked parents. Helen Gould aided hospital children. the Salvation Army held a large feast. Wall Street firms gave generous gifts including a $50,000 mark to Fred Olcott of Central Trust. Rockefeller gifted all employees. the stock exchange and coffee exchange also distributed sums to staff.

New York Journal New York Weill Helen Gould Salvation Army Wall-st Fred Olcott Central Trust Company John D. Rockefeller New York Stock Exchange Coffee Exchange

Union Traction Grants Christmas Wage Increase

Philadelphia December 26 an increase in wages was the Christmas surprise furnished by the Union traction company to every conductor and motor man in its employ. The increase will cost the Union $300,000 a year.

Philadelphia Union Traction Company Union

Busy Preacher Files For Town Justice Post

Glens Falls New York area notes Rev. William A Wood has qualified for the town of Neaveau justice of the peace. He was elected last spring and presently serves as pastor at a small West Mountain church and handles religious court and sporting reporting for a local daily.

Wm. A. Wood Neaveau Wood West Mountain

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