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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1902
Page
2
An advertises Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a safe internal remedy for catarrh in nose throat bronchial tubes and stomach. It cites Dr Eaton endorsing successful use in chronic cases and notes tablets cost 50 cents with a booklet mailed by F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
Police conclude a single assailant, a colored highwayman, has robbed many women on the North side over several weeks. Extra patrols and bicycle units now scout streets with day and evening shifts extended to 7 p.m. Officers on beats between 1 and 7 p.m. aim to catch the culprit, who has altered hours to avoid them.
The First Ward Improvement Club seeks six minute frequent service for Brightwood line with extended double track to Winter Ave. and trailers daily from 5 30 to 7 30 am and 4 30 to 7 30 pm on Tue Thu and all day Sat. They plan to sleep in the Board of Works office until granted.
In Columbus on January 4, 1913, Hanna's candidate McKinnon seems set to win the Ohio House speakership with 39 votes as Foraker factions suffer defeats. In the Senate, Foraker appears to hold a lead though Nash involvement may shift loyalties before the 2 p.m. caucus.
Earl Harris an 18 year old colored man was fined one dollar and sent to the workhouse for six months in police court Saturday for burglary. He was found guilty of breaking into the coal office of Henry Raley at 1019 Virginia Ave on Oct 18. Jury deliberated from 11 30 am Friday until 9 30 am Saturday. Raley and another man witnessed the break in and identified Harris though not linked to prior thefts.
In Shelbyville Indiana on January 4 there are 12 smallpox cases with patients quarantined. The city has vaccinated 600 school children to curb the outbreak.
John T. Brush rejects the Cincinnati club sale in a reply to Judge Ferris. He says he may welcome renewed correspondence if it serves Cincinnati’s interests after eradicating some evils, securing vested rights, and establishing peace.
Rube Waddell of the All American team fanned nine Frisco batters in a 8 to 2 win at Frisco. Andrew Friedman was defeated in golf by Dick Croker. President Whitfield secured a lease on the old Milwaukee ball park. Brooklyn already lists nine pitchers on its staff.
In a second round match in Philadelphia Rube Ferns fell on Jack Bennett leaving Bennett unable to rise. The bout prompted recap as Ferns secured the win while Bennett failed to get up.
Norwegian steamer Banes from Mobile to Bocas Del Toro was engulfed by a petroleum explosion in the Gulf on January 29. One fireman died, another drowned when a boat swamped. crew fought flames for hours, reaching Cuba with ship largely damaged and $60,000 in loss. Captain guided by pocket compass to the Cuban coast.
Sam Parker, once premier under Queen Liliuokalani and now a Republican national committeeman for Hawaii, obtained a license to wed Mrs. Campbell widow of sugar planter James Campbell who left her $4 million. Parker, 50, recently hosted a Campbell home party where engagement of Prince David Kananahaka and Annie Campbell was announced. the two weddings are expected Saturday night.
Henry Carson a 24 year old Englishman employed at Oxford Copper Company refinery in Bayonne New Jersey is jailed on larceny charges. Police say copper nickel and other metals valued at least 400 were stolen with higher estimates claimed by the company. Carson owned a yacht and a trotting horse and lived at Mariner's Harbor Staten Island amid the six month theft wave.
Four section men were instantly killed by passenger train No. 22 on the Burlington at Monmouth on Saturday morning. They were headed to work on a hand car when a stalled freight on the opposite track hid the approaching train. Victims were James McGrath foreman, Joseph Brown, Samuel Mettler, and Mike Anderson.
The Friday night performance of Clyde Fitch's Nathan Hale at English's Opera House was only partly filled despite a good show. Howard Kyle, in the title role, disappoints somewhat compared to Nat Goodwin but remains a capable, original actor. Kyle’s unique use of handkerchiefs during the presentation drew attention from the audience.
William Dudley Foulke of the national civil service commission, in a German House lecture on Our presidents, calls George Washington an aristocrat and notes his status today would differ. He cites Grant’s errors, praises Benjamin Harrison as upright and brilliant, and lauds Theodore Roosevelt as an inspiration and national tonic.
In Vincennes Indiana near Bridgeport two twin babies were found buried in a garden on Friday. The coroner is investigating the case as a homicide suspicion hangs over the discovery.
The list reports deaths and ages: Nathan Hodgin 91 pioneer of Wayne county died at Fountain City. John H. Wooden 85 former Madison grocer died in West Liberty Il. Philip Smith 91 Wabash died of cancer, longtime resident. Also noted are Mrs Barbara Fitz 83 Milton Joseph Whitehurst 70 Warren John Haley 52 Portland farmer Mrs Henry Daniels Rockville died suddenly after Indianapolis visit.
In Leavenworth Kansas the four would-be robbers were captured eight miles west of the city on Friday night after being cornered in a box car. Three policemen a farm hand and a telegraph operator led the capture and will receive a 1200 reward. One robber was seriously shot by Camden Point residents during the pursuit.
A mother recounts how Chamberlain's Cough Remedy saved her son in Goodwin Iowa. She bought a bottle from A. E. Steere and administered it every ten minutes until the child began to improve. The note urges others to buy the medicine from local druggists.
Miss Mary Keplinger aged 15 has come home in Denver after six weeks away. Druggist J W Darnell aged 57 now in Richmond denies eloping with her. She had written she was with him in Oklahoma.
In Elkhart Indiana on January 4 Peter Welter a 68 year old farmer was struck by a tree he felled breaking both legs. He crawled a half mile to his house and was exhausted upon arrival. An advertisement for Hood s Sarsaparilla follows detailing cures for various ailments.
David Wallace seeks district 7 candidacy for the State agriculture board with Jan 8 election day set. Primaries for a new district committeeman are Jan 10 from 4 to 8 pm. Revival services, local marriages, wills, and a police court case against a 14 year old are noted among city items.
The Marions won their match and continued their streak by defeating the Pastimes. The Ko-we-has beat the North sides, while the Washingtons and I B C defeated the Crescents and Nationals.
Track Talk notes Monos was the only favorite to score at New Orleans Friday. Enoch Wishard, Duke's stable steward, observed the ground while Grand Sachem, a 15 to 1 shot, won the seven furlong event at Oakwood with Katie Walcott finishing second. Four favorites won on the day with Lady Hayman pulled after the starter flag at Charleston. The Western Jockey Club polices most major tracks in the circuit.
Henry C. Tatum, secretary treasurer of the Western Travelers Protective Association, was found dead Saturday morning by his wife in St. Louis. He died by taking strychnine, with no stated cause beyond possible accounting shortages.
Creditors in Parkersburg filed in federal court to declare Flemingsburg coal and coke company involuntarily bankrupt. The firm, owned mainly by New York interests, faces liabilities exceeding 500000 dollars while assets are far short of that figure.
An advertisement for Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething children claims to calm the child ease teething and relieve colic and diarrhea. Sold for twenty five cents with emphasis on its fast acting relief.
Indiana Dental College announces hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all dental work. General Worth is a high grade cigar on sale at first class drug stores. C. W. Kriel distributes.
Philadelphia January 4. The banking firm Drexel and Co presented each of its 50 employees with an amount equal to a year's salary on New Year’s Day. It is the first time the firm has made this gesture.
Marion Hunt of 350 Keystone avenue stepped from a street car at Washington and Alabama streets Saturday morning when a dairy wagon struck her, knocking her to the pavement. She sustained a back injury and bruises to her arm and side. Dr. Greer of the City dispensary treated her and she was returned home by ambulance.
An overheated stove started a 1000 dollar blaze in the home of M. M. Crabill at 5634 Burgess Ave Irvington. Fire cost 700 dollars in furniture and 300 dollars to the house owned by E. F. Tibbett formerly Gen. Harrison’s private secretary.
A brief testimonial states a wife was cured by Pyramid Pile Cure after one trial. The ad claims it is exactly as described and promotes the product for sale by druggists. A free little book, Piles, Cause and Cure, is offered by Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall Mich.
A gasoline lamp explosion caused a blaze that destroyed the Prudential building in East St Louis on Friday. The structure housed several business and professional offices and the total loss is reported at 30,000 pounds.
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