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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1907
Page
3
A New Britain banker William F. Walker fell victim to a fraudulent wire tapping scheme. The con artists explained a fake tapping room to him, undermining his finances and reputation.
New York on February 26 reports a grand wire tapping swindle targeting banker William S. Walker of New Britain Savings Bank. The gang lured him with a fake telegraph-backed horse race tip, staged a costly poolroom, won and lost large sums, and left Walker ruined and silent as they split about 350000 dollars while Walker fled.
An ad touts a home food that claims to promote perfect assimilation, let users eat freely, build muscle and bone, ease stomach distension, and improve heart and lung function. It invites readers to mail a coupon to receive the product and promises visible relief on the first day.
Springfield report says Hugh Collins, a local pitcher who played last season in the South Atlantic League, has accepted terms to join Evansville baseball. The move adds a new arm to Evansville’s roster for the coming season.
A collection of clergy testimonials from Rev. Swanstrom and Rev. Steubenvoll plus others credit Peruna with curing and alleviating chronic catarrh, bronchitis, and related respiratory ailments. Claims include restored health, strength, and vitality after use, with bishops and pastors endorsing the remedy.
A group of letters from clergymen and a physician praising Peruna as a remedy for colds catarrh and general weakness. Rev Josiah Geiz Rev J G Dukes Rev H W Tate and D D Cottrell note improvements in health and appetite, with testimonials of restored speech and vitality.
Fragmentary note discusses Peruna as not permanently addictive, claiming no narcotics and palliative benefits. Mentions medical writers and directions for use, but text is garbled and lacks clear facts, dates, or named entities.
A Canton society scandal unfolds as Mrs. Mary Feicht stands trial in Cleveland for alleged anonymous letters. The case links prominent figures including Mrs. McKinley and Dr. McConkey. Feicht, wife of a newspaper man, claims innocence and accuses a plot, while detectives pursue truth amid forged stamps and private eyes.
The notice promotes earning more by improving health and fitness. It emphasizes keen appetite, sound digestion, good blood, clear head, strong nerves, and the belief that physical fitness enables greater achievement and success in various undertakings.
An old advertisement extols Beecham's Pills as a remedy for overwork related brain strain digestion and bowel issues. It argues the product strengthens digestion regulates bowels relieves bilious disorders and reduces nerve tension, fostering self-confidence and poise.
Mike Donlin and teammates departed Chicago for Los Angeles as 84 players boarded the California Limited. Three stars Bowerman Mulien and Donlin refused to join over contract disputes, while the rest of the New York Nationals began preparations for the season. Secretary Knowles and a large staff accompanied the party.
A dubious health claim advocates using Head's Sarsaparilla to purge impurities from blood and fortify the body to prevent illness, urging rapid elimination by an identified but unclear source. The language targets readers seeking quick medical fixes through a herbal remedy.
Dr. Young cautions against sitting in theater drafts to protect a weak throat. Mrs. Young responds she would wrap the neck with a three-rope pearl necklace for safety.
Bloomington Feb 26 Special to The Senator Indiana baseball coach Fred Beebe will leave Bloomington Saturday for St. Louis to join a National League club there. The team travels to Houston next Monday for ante season practice and game duties.
Louisville reports that the city’s baseball club secured Joe, a versatile outfielder, this season from the ton club and American league, as manager Chivington announces Stanley’s release and hints at plans for the upcoming year.
A fragment shows a conversation praising Dobberly as a portrait painter. The exchange teases his skill in making patrons resemble themselves, though one speaker doubts the claim. The snippet hints at reputational talk about artistic likeness.
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