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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1903
Page
3
An advertisement describes relief from piles using the Pyramid Pile Cure sold as a fifty cent suppository. It claims rapid, total cure with no disruption to daily life and cites a testimonial from Margaret Brady of Cleveland, Ohio.
Colored barbers in the city celebrated as George Knox, the prize lobbyist, blocked a barber licensing bill. He won on the floor Thursday by securing a 40 vote against the measure. Opposition lawmakers remain undecided. A second bill faced postponement in committee, and a party-line skirmish followed when a motion to lay the minority report on the table failed. The house is set for a new clash on second reading.
One of the greatest revival meetings in the area closed Thursday night at M. B. church. Evangelist Penwick Reed, an English preacher known for revivals, drew attendees who reflected on their souls. Reed faced criticism over his plainness, but a heated clash with local papers was averted by strong efforts.
Peb 14 Rochester X.Y reports Tom Teating cites President Tibet of Harvard on graduates children. Miss Susan B Anthony says that Harvard graduates do not always make the best fathers. If every worker family had future children, there would be to shortage to the ware.
In Seattle two prominent women Nel le Preston and Mra Emma Batts were arrested for holding up Dr Elizabeth Power and widow Mrs Féward George, stealing valuable jewelry. They wore faces masked and carried chloroform and fags. after robbery they were recognized and begged forgiveness. Vaccination certificates info follows indicating City dispensary accepts requests for those vaccinated.
Indiana deaths list several individuals with ages and locations including Shelby county and Delaware county. Names mentioned include Tireley Smith Bilas Tillman George W Cox Beott Curtin Dr Thomas W Forshee Mrs Alice Chipman and others, with scattered towns and states noted in garbled text. The fragment references a General Bente body quart on an entry into the City of Mexico and a Warsaw resident, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
In Cheyenne on February 14 a blizzard rages over the Rocky mountain region. Two feet of snow cover the ranges trapping cattle and sheep, causing hundreds to perish due to lack of grazing.
Heavy rains and snow cause Duck creek to surge, flooding the northern part of Elwood Indiana. Streets are flooded, residents evacuate moving from homes as water reaches two feet in some houses.
In Cabajocaco dehuachi near Caneca, Col Jina's 12,000 troops facing Yaqui forces led by Guimazo Jeo defeated them. Yaqui women fought valiantly as bullets pierced them, and Indians panicked as Mexican scouts drove the retreat from a hill where they were entrenched. The Mexicans aimed to exterminate with no distinction in action.
In Kokomo Indiana on a Friday morning Mia Strate Varker 3 wife of Haven Parker a plate flash worker used a razor she found in the home to cut her throat in the presence of her husband and family dying within minutes The death is reported as due to dl health authorities note the act occurred with the husband absent earlier unclear context.
In France reserve officers are recalled for rapid mobilization amid rising tensions with Macedonia. The report notes possible action due to the crisis. In Evansville Indiana Gilbert Jones, ex-Southern railway worker, faces a charge for throwing two switches on January 7 causing a freight train wreck. he pleads not guilty.
A proposed Senate bill, introduced Thursday by Democrats, would make bribery at elections a crime and punishes violators with lashes, outlining the whipping post as the penalty. The measure elevates penalties for electoral corruption in this state.
Chicago reports a threatened end to the orchestra if funds totaling 14,0000 are not pledged for endowment and a home. Trustees say without the full amount the orchestra will end after concerts March 27 and 28. Ten donors have pledged 100,000 and bought a site in Michigan for the proposed home.
A sweeping turf investment scheme cripples hundreds of thousands, with 500000 victims cited nationwide. The losses mount in urban centers as workingmen and factory workers bear the heaviest burden. Aggregate figures nearing 725000000.
Fire Chief Coots warns against neutralizing toxic fumes with sawdust after a Milwaukee incident. A store owner alerted firefighters to a non existent blaze as fumes rose from citric acid remains. Chief Coota says water or dilute absorbent would have neutralized the fumes.
The Supreme Court affirms a $6,000 judgment for Miss Nutcissue Saunders against Capt J H Savage in a libel suit begun fifty years ago. The case weaves in President Buchanan Andrew Johnson Mrs James K Polk and Gen Gideon Pillow among era figures. Saunders, daughter of a wealthy prewar family, claimed malice over statements by Savage. Both aged, neither married. In Tonawanda New York a police chief was shot at returning home from a ball, four shots fired, two hit. he survived to return fire, now critical.
A fragmentary society page records births marriages and deaths. Birthe Jasper Katie Watson Edward Simmonds Hartley Dugan and others are listed with addresses and gender outcomes. Death notices include Isaac Horney Anna Mathers Elisabeth McClain and Samuel Hendrickson with ages causes and locations. Marriages include Fiwood Smith and Elin Sims Elmer Cochran and Katherine Daley and Charles Chapman and Jane Whiterei. Building permits list Edward Mick and Teapella McKhenen along with repairs and new cottages.
The Friday session of the House saw few dramatic moves. A key act raises the state school levy with Purdue four elevenths, Indiana four elevenths, and the State Normal three elevenths. Other measures include passing a lottery ban, a Coliseum bill, and concerns over optical peddlers. A clerical error halted a bill appointing special judges.
The Friday cattle market in Indianapolis remained active and steady with shipments to 1,400 pounds and veal and bull categories showing varied demand. Receipts totaled around 4 000, with best heavy cuts and general cattle, calves, and stockers priced to reflect steady to strong demand. Hog, lamb, and sheep sections also reported active trade, with general buyers showing solid interest and price levels reflecting market conditions in New York revisions and regional cattle lots.
Americas in London show declines while New York stock markets open lower. Bond plans and dividend adjustments surface amid commodity price shifts. Cattle and hog receipts populate East Liberty and East Buffalo markets with price ranges for beef, sheep, and poultry. Chicago and Cincinnati report mixed live stock and wholesale prices, with grain movements and produce prices influencing trend.
A dense OCR list details assorted grocery goods and wholesale prices including bacon smoked, fresh pork products, sausages, hams, roasts, lard, beef tenderloin, canned beans, fruits and vegetables with prices per unit or per ton. It also lists cottage hams, cranberries, grapes, apples, oranges, lemons and various imported items, plus drugs and chemicals. Contains numerous proper nouns for places and brands, and mixed currency figures.
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