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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1901

Page

2

Digestive tablets touted as heart health aid

An article claims heart and stomach diseases share a common cause in the digestive system. It argues that poor digestion weakens the heart and lungs, causing palpitations and breathlessness, and endorses Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe postmeal aid containing pepsin and malt diastase to improve digestion and reduce acidity. The piece notes wide availability in the US, Canada, and Great Britain.

Stuart United States Canada Great Britain

Dutch Local Hoodoo Train Causes Multiple Accidents

A Hoodoo train on the Richmond division of the Nickel Railway, running Kokomo to Middletown and back, is linked to three fatal or near-fatal incidents. A carman, Bert Case of Richmond, died near Middletown. Keifer was killed at a crossroad. a woman on a buggy was struck on a crossing. The train is described as a switch engine used for nearby points and operated by a Kokomo crew.

Richmond Nble Shaw Elwood Egun Kokomo Bert Case Middletown Vick Keifer

Lizzie Davis Detained for Masquerading in Male Attire

Lizzie Davis told Detective Lancaster she wore her dead husband's clothes to appear male while traveling to Anderson to seek work. She admitted intending to fool relatives and stated she did not realize it was illegal. Police cited her in court after a Union Traction car encounter.

Lizzie ‘Davis Anderson Lizzie Davis Union Traction Company Lancaster Muncie Irvington

Sunday Closing to Grip Indianapolis Groceries and Butchers

Sunday closing of groceries and meat markets in Indianapolis is pledged by a permanent association of retail grocers and clerks. The Grocery and butchers' clerks' association vows support to secure convictions against Sunday openings. Officers include T. I. Van Cleave as president and John G. Leonard as secretary treasurer. Next meeting set for Sunday afternoon at the Machinists hall on Alabama and Washington streets.

Clerks ’ Association Central Labor Union Grocery and Butchers’ Clerks’ Association T. I. van Cleave Porter de Hadway John G. Leonard Association Machinists' Hall Alabama Washington-sts

Remarkable Dr. Shoop Restorative offer ad

A speculative drug advertisement promises Cure through Dr Shoop s Restorative. The maker claims 550 000 people have accepted the offer in five years with 39 out of 40 cured, risks the cost if cured and offers free payment if it fails. Readers urged to request Book Nos 1 6 and send address for a mail order.

What Kind of Whisky Does Toledo Drink

Toledo Ohio residents reported seeing a strange aerial display Sunday night around 1 a.m. Local witnesses described clusters of lights in the sky moving rapidly at about one mile altitude. The lights persisted too long to be meteors, prompting speculation of an airship sighting over the city.

Toledo

Peru Welcomes First Train From South to End Line

In Peru Indiana on Sunday the Cincinnati Richmond and Muncie railroad brought 460000 from the south as its first train before New Year’s. A regular passenger train arrived at 3 pm, greeted by over 2000 citizens. Mayor Durand, Charles A Cole and Councilman Wolpert spoke while two bands played. Regular service now reaches Cottage Grove Ohio, marking rapid line completion to Peru.

Peru Ind Cincinnati, Richmond Durand Charles A. Cole Wolpert Cottage Grove

Insane former rep deteriorates after cure for liquor habit

Edward R. Floyd once a state representative is declared violently insane at his Middlefork home in Frankfort Indiana after using a patent cure for the liquor habit. Doctors say there is little hope of recovery.

Frankfort Ind Edward R. Floyd Middlefork

Pastor Jones to Lead Second Presbyterian Indianapolis

Rev Canfield Jones pastor of Park Presbyterian Erie Pennsylvania is to be called to the Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis He will preach at the church next Sunday He is a graduate of the Princeton University School of Theology and is 32 years old.

Canfield Jones Park Presbyterian Church Erie Second Presbyterian Church Indianapolis Princeton University School of Theology

Fifty More Wounded in DeWet Firman Battle

London war office lists fifty additional wounded from the December 24 clash at Twoofontein between General DeWet forces and Colonel Firman. The decay in casualties adds to the tally reported in the engagement.

London War Office DeWet Firman Twoofontein

Newby Oval Excluded From Annexation Plan

City councilman Eppert pushes annexation ordinance to cover land north of Fall Creek. The measure shrinks to include only 131 feet east of Central, omitting the gas company's reducing station, Newby Oval, and the Businessmen's Driving Club. The change also keeps open the possibility for a county bridge at College Avenue, for which the city lacks funds.

Fall Creek Ordi

Fire at New York juvenile asylum endangers building

Fire swept the New York juvenile asylum at 11 a.m. Monday threatening the whole structure. Most of the children have been retrieved safely as the blaze rages fiercely through the building.

New York

Brawl Between Sailors Ends in Stabbing at Sea Crossings

In Nice on Sunday evening a fight broke out between four sailors from two U S. cruisers Albany and Chicago. Dillon of the Albany was stabbed in the back and nearly drowned while trying to swim to his ship. He is in critical condition. The other three men are missing.

Nice United States Albany Chicago Dillon

Blind Couple's Steady Care Proves Love Delivers

In Kokomo Indiana two blind spouses show resilience as William Brinkman, aided by no charity, builds a home and funds improvements, supporting Jennie Lamb who is also blind and paralyzed. He sold thousands of peanut shells and popcorn, handles housework, and tunes organs. Denver obit notes Brigadier General Luther Stevenson kin buried after brief illness amid poverty and pride. Hood’s Sarsaparilla touted for rheumatic relief. Baldwin's Music Store advertises pianos at factory prices this month.

Kokomo Ind William Brinkman Jennie Lamb

St Joseph Sets New Marriage License Record

In St Joseph Michigan the city surpassed its prior annual total for marriages. A total of 1,487 marriage licenses were issued in the current year, beating the 1,470 licenses recorded in 1900.

St. Joseph ST. Joseph, Mich Gretna Green

Four Die in Malta Rail Crash En Route to Wedding

A Chicago bound passenger flyer collided with a freight on the Malta siding, left open switch cited. Four killed including D. O. Nichols of Council Bluffs and George W. Rudyo Omaha. Ninety minutes later, 29 injured were sent to hospitals. Nichols was en route to marry Grace Stewart New Year’s Day.

Chicago Malta Here George W. Rudyo The Kirk Soap Company Omaha D. O. Nichols Council Bluffs Eeletric Light Company Er. B. Duncan Larrabee P. D. O’neil Coward Mr. Nichols Grace Stewart

Stillman hardware shares profits with workers prompt holiday bonus

In Trenton New Jersey Stillman hardware company began sharing the last three months net profits with employees after stock dividends. The bonus, added to weekly pay Saturday, was originally to occur after year end but was advanced for the holiday season. In Paris, Dec 8 Joseph the famed French cook formerly with Paillards and hired by the late William H Vanderbilt to America for three months at 30000 dollars salary died Sunday.

Trenton N.J Stillman Hardware Company Paris Joseph Paillards Wm, H., Vanderbilt America

Roosevelt asks Shaw to come to Washington for New Year

Des Moines Iowa December 30 Governor Shaw has received a letter from President Roosevelt inviting him to Washington at his convenience. The governor plans to leave Des Moines New Year's night for the trip.

Des Moines Shaw Roosevelt Washington

Kingdom of heaven on earth preached at Cooper Union

Rev. Lyman Abbott declared the kingdom of heaven would be on earth through the brotherhood of man and personal family reform, urging literal fulfillment of Thy kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven at Cooper Union. In Montana, Anaconda mine and St. Lawrence connecting mine closed after litigation between Heinze and the Anaconda company.

New York Lyman Abbott Earth Brotherhood of Man Cooper Union Heaven Butte Mont Anaconda Amalgamated Properties St. Lawrence Heinze Anaconda Company

Quay Denies Resignation Rumor Over Ill Health

A telegram from St Lucie Florida to the Philadelphia Item editor quotes Senator Quay denying any truth to reports he plans to resign due to ill health.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Item Senator Quay

Bargains on Jersey Calf and Gas Stoves Today

Today offers some good bargains including Jersey calf and a gasoline stove. Gas engines are also advertised among the sale items in this column.

Jersey

Indianapolis man captured after river chase

George Holliday, who says Indianapolis as his home, was run down by a farmer posse in Decatur County. He is charged with attempting to enter several farm houses. He swam a icy river during the pursuit as farmers closed in.

Putnam County Holliday Indianapolis Cap

Austrian Chief Justice Holzinger Ended Life in Fear of Blindness

In Vieuna on December 30, the Austrian chief justice Lord Chevalier Holzinger committed suicide on Monday, driven by the fear of total blindness that overwhelmed him and led to the fatal act.

Viewna Lord Chevalier Holzinger Surdze

Morphine Death Ends Jim Corbett's Brother’s Life

Seattle this December 30 reports the death of John Corbett, brother of boxer James J. Corbett, in a hovel after a five year morphine addiction. He was 360 years old and his brother ordered a decent burial in a local cemetery.

Jim Corbett Seattle Wash John Corbett James J Corbett

Senator Sewall's Successor Likely Stokes in New Jersey

TRENTON New Jersey December 30 General Sewall's successor in the United States Senate will likely be Edward C Stokes of Bridgeton. He is to be appointed within days by Gov Voorhees. A bitter fight has begun for the vacancy with two candidates expected when the legislatures convene Mr Stokes and John F Dryden of Newark.

Trenton N. J Gen. Sewall United States Senate Edward C. Stokes Bridgeton Voorhees Mr. Stokes John F. Dryden Newark

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