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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1902
Page
7
The Gibson dress for bright spring fashion tops a line of white pique options. The gown features a sewn blouse and skirt with box plait fronts, multiple braid trims, pearl buttons, bishop sleeves, and a four gore skirt opening at the front under a lapped hem.
Railroads earn more from freight than passengers and must deliver fast accurate service. A Lake Erie & Western official describes a precise system with defined roles from agent to cashier, strict card tracking, and numbered cars and trucks. Eight to ten handlers unload up to 235 freight cars daily, with stringent ID checks for security.
In New York at Louis Sherry's J Pierpont Morgan and 120 financiers hosted Prince Henry of Prussia for a six figure luncheon. Four dozen English livery servants guarded the event with a police escort, elaborate tapestries, 12 tables, and closed access for all but immediate relatives of the hosts.
Washington reports Postmaster General Payne orders an 18 cent denomination adding to the United States series. The stamp will simplify registered letters abroad by replacing the current two stamps, five and eight cents. The design features President Harrison seated at his desk in the executive mansion.
Mrs. Sarah Staten of Sauk county testifies before Judge Kelsey that David James of Richland Center hugged and kissed her three times against her will on the Staten farm, seeking 15000 dollars. James, a respected Wisconsin figure and former G. A. R. department commander, calls it blackmail. Staten, 47, alleges the kisses occurred during visits, while James, age 58, disputes the claim.
Admittance was denied to all other persons from noon to 1 p m, making the ballroom and its approaches a terra incognita. Only 120 millionaires and Prince Henry of Prussia could enter during that hour.
Mrs Charles Emery hosted the Conversation club while Mrs O B Jameson plans a theater party. Mr and Mrs Henry Brandon entertain for John T Mc Cutcheon and George Ade. Luncheons, dinners and matinee parties occur at Columbia club and Grand. The Independ ent turners and Butler Beta Zeta host gatherings as gold purple white décor appears. State weddings pair June Clark with Alfred Dickey, Jessie Foster with Ernest Craft, Cora Munson with Harry McCrea. Pianist Edward Ebert Buchheim, born in Germany, recites in Baldwin room and teaches at Danville normal school after joining Cincinnati conservatory faculty.
Salt rheum and eczema with itching and burning are claimed to be cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla. The ad also touts treatment for blood diseases and markets a used Baldwin upright piano for 125 dollars at Baldwin's.
Salvo Giovanni, an Italian artist who just served six months for mailing objectionable pictures, attempted to force entry to the state’s attorney Blair’s adjoining office in Chicago. He flourished a revolver and was arrested after a fierce struggle.
A historical advertising blurb touts curing grip symptoms following snow by taking Bromo Quinine Tablets with E W Grove’s signature on the box. It promises prevention and a two day cure through a laxative remedy.
A terse local notice advertising office supplies seeks binders and holders including transfer binders. Mentions WM B BURFORD location in Indianapolis and an offer of a girl advertisement at no cost for three days in THE SUN.
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