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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1902
Page
5
A 50 cent box of Stuart's Catarrh Tablets is promoted as a safe non opiate cure for catarrh and colds in children and adults. It claims dramatic relief from coughing hoarseness and throat irritation without narcotics, backed by parent anecdotes and pharmacist endorsements.
The Board of Works heard remonstrances on a sidewalk curb from New York Street to Tenth Street. Petitioners raise 23 signatures after removing non residents while objectors tally 21. An inspector will canvass the district as lawyers clashed with sharp remarks and a large crowd gathered.
Indianapolis readers are urged to relieve back pain by using Dean's Kidney Pills. Fred McIntosh of 548 East South Street describes severe backache and dizziness before using the pills, claiming complete relief after one box. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole U.S. agents. Remember the name Dean's.
The county treasurer demanded $250 from the Dayton syndicate for a license to operate a pottery store on Washington lot, threatening closure. The matter was postponed to Tuesday forenoon while the firm, eight days in business, disputes the “transient merchant” label and says its presence will be ongoing.
In Ithaca New York seven new converts of the Church of the Living God were baptized in a snowbound gorge pool. Revival services led by Rev C E Holland followed an earlier visit by Rev F A Sanford who claims direct communication with God. Holland travels with Olive Mills alleged to have been raised from the dead. The sect originated at Shiloh Maine.
Two masked men entered Flanagan's gambling house in Clinton with revolvers. They forced 12 attendants and players to surrender cash and valuables totaling about $2,000 before escaping.
James Dole who helped found the Board of Trade and later partnered with P D Armour at the start of Armour’s career died on Monday in Chicago.
In Freehold New Jersey on February 18 a stove overheated and set fire to the old Tennent schoolhouse. Miss Harriet Brockelbank, the teacher, rang the bell to summon aid as water ran scarce. She pulled until the rope burned and the building burned to the ground, while nearby the historic Tennent church was saved by shifting winds.
At Nebraska State University a row over inviting Booker T. Washington as commencement orator has split the senior class. Southern male seniors threaten to withdraw or skip graduation unless the invitation is withdrawn, while most oppose denying Washington the honor. Chancellor Andrews says the invitation was extended per a senior class vote.
A column features good bargains including a Jersey calf a gasoline stove gasolline and gas engines highlighting practical buys for readers.
Twenty five cars of an east bound freight derailed on the Lake Shore bridge over the Vermillion river at 10:15 a m Monday. The train fell 60 feet into the river but no lives were lost. Most cars carried coal and all were demolished. Property loss is heavy.
Charles W Fox gave up his place in the bank line to an old woman seeking her last funds as Detroit City Savings Bank prepared to close. He intended to withdraw his and his daughter's modest accounts but the teller denied entry as the bank shut, yet Fox erred on the side of kindness and comforted the grateful recipient.
Report from February 18 describes throngs of women visiting Judge Goff's court to watch Albert T. Patrick defend the alleged Rice murder. They scrutinize his every facial cue, while Patrick shifts from confident to uneasy as proceedings unfold and observers debate whether he will testify.
An old advertisement claims Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup saves children from croup whooping cough and measles cough. It boasts universal success with a single price line noted as Be.
Advertises Dr. R V Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for catarrh of the head and lungs. Cites testimonials from J M Patton of Clotho North Carolina and W E Storer of Leo Ohio praising cures after long suffering, with claims of permanent relief and private correspondence. Warns against substitutes and notes free consultations by mail.
Chicago February 18 permit issued for a 16 story office building to the National Deposit Co. It will have an acre of office space per floor and accommodate 9000 workers. Project cost is set at 3 million dollars and rises at the northwest corner of Dearborn and Monroe on the former First National Bank site.
Chicago Mayor Harrison and Police Chief ONeill enact and adhere to the ban on boxing in the city effective immediately. Only the Chicago Athletic Club arena may host private boxing events.
City engineer Nelson reports trestle work under the Michigan and Morris streets bridges is nearly finalized with plans completed. The street railway company will invite bids within two days, with several contractors including a Chicago firm gathering data Monday for bids. Contracts will be let separately for each bridge and for the combined project to expedite completion.
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