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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1902
Page
6
Medron of Savannah Georgia describes relief from piles and rectal trouble after using Pyramid Pile Cure. He notes the product contains no opium or injurious drugs and claims it is safe with a first treatment giving relief. The advertisement cites a price of 50 cents per package.
Curtis Hayes of Alton, a line inspector for the telephone company, was left suspended 50 feet in the air after the cable car carriage failed. He fought his way along the cable toward a pole 20 feet away as the platform weakened, narrowly avoiding a fall. His hands were cut and the ordeal was described as a between life and death moment.
In Hickory Nut, a night alarm at the county treasurer's office drew armed villagers to the courthouse but found no night watchmen. The incident precedes a Tuesday meeting debating a grocer ordinance and a sidewalk fruit vendor rule. Delegates to national and state conventions at Milwaukee and Terre Haute will be chosen by Reeves association at the Board.
Testimonial style notice from Indianapolis residents praising Doan's Kidney Pills for relieving back pain and regulating kidney secretions. Henry Brown reports dull back pains eased after using the product bought at a local drug store. The ad promotes Doan's Kidney Pills at 50 cents per box, distributed nationwide by the Doan Milburn Company of Buffalo.
Indiana Republicans split in Delaware county after McCulloch’s costly bid against Cromer. Reports claim up to 10000 dollars funded opponents, while Leffler backs Cromer, boosting his popularity. Hendricks county divides between Bareus and Holliday factions as primary plans form for February nominations.
In Lexington Kentucky on January 14 local Daughters of the Confederacy urged the opera house manager to ban Uncle Tom's Cabin but were rejected. The reply stated the war ended 30 years ago and that the public, not the group, should choose entertainments.
Chicago authorities led by the mayor and city council vow a pleasant visit for Admiral Schley later this month. The Chicago Board of Trade asks Congress to review the court of inquiry record.
A grease pot boil over at the Neidringhaus rolling mill in St Louis sparked a blaze that destroyed an estimated 50 000 to 75 000 dollars of property and threatened half a million more. The National Enameling Co plant was insured. In Hannibal a Monday fire wiped out A J Stillwell and Co cold storage, with 12 000 barrels of apples and perishables lost and total damage about 50 000 dollars.
The annual meeting in Louisville reports that the city lags other regions due to hostile laws, high taxes, and lack of local investment. The whisky industry output rose to 15 million gallons in 1901 from 10 million in 1900, and tobacco had its best year since 1897.
The post office block and the Miami hall buildings owned by Eustice G Rathbone and wife will be offered for sale at 11 o clock Tuesday morning by U S marshal Fagin of Cincinnati They are appraised at 13 000 and 24 000 dollars each.
Mrs. India Hartsell of Kansas City asks Police Superintendent Taffe to confirm her identity. She alleges she was adopted as Blanche Pierce from the Indianapolis orphan asylum in 1882 and was born in Havana Cuba in 1877. She lacks her father’s first name and has a brother named Joseph Pierce allegedly adopted by a man named George Ely. She seeks clarification of her origins.
Indiana Republicans in Floyd Washington Knox Owen Wendricks Decatur Porter Shelby Miami Lagrange Martin Greene organize Saturday electing county chairs and secretaries. Also includes an ad for Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming to cure catarrh and mentions Merz & Ribble automobile storage and electric work at 124 Bird.
A Sun newspaper notice promises ten low cost insertions for three days at no charge under a heading about a special offer. The brief specifies a promotional period with free inserts.
Fred Lee 32 and his 16 year old bride once Miss Myrtle Long wed in a Gallipolis coffee kitchen after his return from there. He works as a cafe chef and their unusual union follows their travels from Gallipolis to Parkersburg West Virginia. The report notes their marriage details amid a string of other notices including medical and business relocations.
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