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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1902
Page
2
An old advertisement promises a universal cure for rheumatism after 2 000 experiments. Dr Shoop offers six bottles via postal card without upfront cost, with a $5 50 pay only if it cures, and a book included. Mild cases may require one or two bottles. address in Racine Wisconsin.
Councilman Moriarity will introduce an ordinance by Burke and Warrum to require gas companies to install meters at no charge and supply gas at ten cents per cubic foot. A deposit may be charged to insure meter care. Also on the agenda are annexation of territory north of Fallcreek and a theater overcrowding ordinance.
Reports from the south shoals lightship indicate wreckage and deckload of logwood from the Boston bark Edward L. Mayberry. Capt. Geo Hinds commanded the Mayberry. nine crew aboard. A boy, White Bueschemann, 10, drowned after ice collapse near a canal in North Street. In Fort Wayne Indiana, engineer James Andsay, 31, was killed when he was struck by a moving engine.
A resident of Factoryville Pa describes stomach distress from greasy foods and failed remedies. He credits Grape-Nuts with restoring appetite, lifting misery, rebuilding strength, and restoring weight after a period of illness. He notes no other treatment worked and offers to reveal his name upon request to Postum Company in Battle Creek Michigan.
New York January 6 John D Rockefeller lent 10000000 on the stock exchange Saturday through the National City Bank. The loan, largest in months, represented the eight percent dividends on Standard Oil Company stock capitalized at 100000000.
In Atlantic City New Jersey on January 6 the home of Dr Herman Marcus experienced rising electric charges from weather conditions. Shocks occurred when doors desks and windows were opened and people touched each other. Officials found no crossed wires and deemed the surge weather related.
W M Smith the former prohibitionist candidate for NY governor told an indignation meeting that he would gouge Bishop Potter and the Rev Dr Rainsford in the eyes to “bring them back to common sense and to the Lord” after their anti prohibition remarks at Poughkeepsie temperance events.
Dr. F. M. Wright of the Eclectic Medical College of Indiana recounts his meeting with Mayor Taggart over appointing a liberal schools doctor to the health department. Taggart offered no arguments, nodded, and finally told them to call him a liar, leaving Wright to wonder if Mayor Bookwalter would act similarly.
In Alturas California heavily armed men gather as 13 suspects linked to the lynching of Calvin Hall his three sons and a half breed companion are jailed. Authorities fear a violent rescue while witnesses testify amid intimidation and ongoing trial.
President Roosevelt will sign about 1,800 commissions for army officers nominated before Congress adjourned and now confirmed. He will fill out the official papers in the coming days.
Chicago labor hosts marching tens of thousands toward the city hall to press a traction settlement. The Federation of Labor with 160000 members adopts a platform seeking three cent fares, eight hour day, $2 minimum wage, and employee organizing rights. Mayor Harrison plans to urge council action and legislative power for municipal ownership if extending franchises is pursued.
In Columbia South Carolina the dispensary system reports purchases of liquor for the year at 1 617 973 dollars and gross beer dispenser sales of 2 328 681 dollars The state school fund gains 120 962 dollars while counties and towns share 424 265 dollars The total net profit amounts to 2 545 248 dollars
A man observed near Marshfield avenue and Harrison street chalked marks on steps to signal targets. Burglars entered several homes within 24 hours, notably at J. A. Stubbs residence where an X mark appeared. burglars then pried open a rear window and packed loot.
A citizens committee of safety in Denver will organize a gun patrolled vigilante force after 2000 attended a mass meeting. One representative from each ward will recruit up to 5000 volunteers and require night duty to curb assaults on women, including a murder on New Year’s Eve of Harold Fridborn while defending his sister.
Kent A. Cooper filed a petition with the Board of Works to sprinkle Twenty-seventh Street west of College Avenue. He is the sole signer and the only resident property owner, noting the short 180 foot segment from College to Southerland Avenue as the street in question.
Police pursue clues in the Nov/Dec style slaying of Samuel Venable of Marlton New Jersey found shot and crushed in a Essington field near North Essington Delaware county. A fire was set to destroy evidence and cards bearing the name William S Presser of the Metropolitan club were found. Venable had been missing two weeks and authorities seek associates of the Metropolitan club who might know his whereabouts.
Lucinda Annie Robertson has wheeled United States mail four times daily for 21 years from the Pleasantville post office to the railroad, a mile away. She started when her husband fell ill and kept the route after his death, earning about 100 dollars a year. At 71 she vows to continue though the burden tires her.
Emil Grupp drank carbolic acid at home in Chicago on Sunday night in front of his wife and her family. This was his third suicide attempt in as many months, following a year of marriage and growing moroseness over finances.
Rev Albert Banks rebutted Bishop Potter and Dr Rainsford in a Grace Methodist Church sermon. He opposed opening saloons for the poor, saying the saloon atmosphere is wicked and devilish, and that no one is morally better for visiting on Sundays.
Thirty four Capital council members and others organized Bauer council of Y M I at St Vincent's parish four and a half miles east of Shelbyville. Twenty two members start the new council with officers including Matthew Lux president and Jos Beyer Jr treasurer. Rev Kielan spoke and a banquet followed at Rev Bauer's parish residence.
Dowagiac Michigan reports two heirs Freeman and Finley Cronk of an $80 million Holland estate. A renewed effort follows a prior attempt two years ago. Bride of Senator Depew may aid by enlisting her husband. Other heirs include Frank Cronk M L Wood of Chicago Fred Cronk of Elkhart Indiana and Mrs Charlies Mason of Argentine Kansas with more in New York and Pennsylvania.
Berlin dispatch says the Kaiser’s message to President Roosevelt on marking his new yacht with Miss Alice Roosevelt drew reticence and criticism among Germans.
Gexvtrude Wilson, a Seventh day Adventist from Kokomo, petitions for divorce from Arthur alleging he forces Sunday work and pork cooking, conflicting with her faith. In another note, a Spanish club formed with officers Senor Alvarez president Dr C I Fletcher vice president Mrs Emil Wulschner secretary Miss Alice Sloan treasurer P B Burnet financial secretary, aims to promote Spanish language and enroll all who know Spanish. meetings to be conducted in Spanish.
In Coffeyville Kansas on Saturday January 6 Dr John P Wood aged 100 the oldest practicing physician celebrated his hundredth birthday Born in Dublin Ireland he served in the Mexican and Civil Wars and has been married three times His notable strength and mental vigor are highlighted by friends and family He is the city’s oldest living physician and a veteran of two wars.
The Indiana grain dealers’ general meeting opens at the Board of Trade building on Wednesday. The central labor union has raised about 2000 dollars to host delegates to the upcoming miners’ convention. A Retail clerks’ grievance committee will visit employers urging Sunday closing. Car movement last week was constrained by shortages. 25181 cars were handled with 19929 loaded. Mrs. William H. Coleman of Indianapolis is named a lady manager for the St. Louis exposition. 21 managers selected, 18 of them named.
Fred Shaffer local editor asserts Miss Helen Gould plans a sanitarium for sick children in Idaho Springs, Colorado. The report places New York children under care, signaling a notable philanthropic project in the mountain town.
The special train carrying the Liberty Bell left Broad Street station at 8 40 a.m. It is scheduled to reach the Charleston exposition on Tuesday in the evening, carrying the historic bell on its journey.
A compact page item notes Baldwin's Music Store offering piano prices this month and promotes Dr. W. B. Craig veterinary services with office at Wood's Stable and telephone 1097 for dog treatment. It also references the Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets price at 25 cents.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething to calm infants and ease pain. It claims to soften gums, relieve wind colic and diarrhoea, priced at twenty five cents a bottle.
Ledger advertisement notes continuous loose leaf ledgers with self locking extension in Indianapolis Indiana. Mentions WM. B. BURFORD as contact or maker.
Leland Biggs, a colored man from Lafayette born in the city, died on Saturday after years of his skin whitening progress. He was reported over 70 percent white at death, a condition medically noted as leucoderma areata and once exhibited in museums as a remarkable western case.
Michael Walsh a 74 year old widower in Baltimore suddenly changed his mind after securing a marriage license and arranging a wedding with Mrs Honor a 46 year old widow. The romance began at St Gregorys church and Walsh said she was not ready. He left planning not to marry.
An advertisement claims, scratch no more as Dean's Ointment cures itching piles without fail. It promises relief day or night and lists a price of 50 cents at any drug store.
A brief notice advertises a ten cent real estate want ad in The Sun. It states readers can place a ten word Wanted Real Estate notice for a small fee.
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