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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1901
Page
3
An old advertisement extols Doan's Kidney Pills for brick dust like deposits and irregular kidney function. It warns against substitutes and urges buyers to insist on the genuine Foster Milburn Co product, priced at 50 cents, with shipping from Buffalo, New York.
A historical report discusses kidney disease, its fatal progression, and the neglect of early kidney ailment signs. The piece notes Bright's disease as a severe form, urging earlier diagnosis and treatment to prevent fatal outcomes.
Marvin Kuhns, who escaped from the Ohio penitentiary, writes from Fort Wayne to counter press claims. He denies being a murderer or desperado, pledges a quiet life, and warns he will resist capture and defend himself if pursued for the reward. The letter includes strong denunciations of persecution and asserts his intention to live honestly.
Harmony Indiana reports HH Fyfe dismantled an old second hand violin and discovered a 1699 date inside along with the inscription Nicolaus Amatus Cremon jen Hieronimy fi Antoni. He believes the instrument may be of considerable value.
Arch Cooper a shoemaker aged unknown collapsed while kneeling in prayer in Muncie Indiana today sustaining injuries that may prove fatal. Police said he fell at an unspecified location and units rushed to aid him. The incident is under investigation.
In Danville Indiana on January 1 a boy named Homer Clark age eight suffered a gun accident when a 28 caliber bullet fired from a pistol struck his hand. The bullet was amputated. The incident is reported as a local accident with medical action taken.
Report notes a Marion case where Mrs Emma Meek is accused after she shot her husband William Meek amid danger, with the incident occurring in May. The article also mentions the Democratic party nominating John C Lawler for an upcoming race, linking local politics to the crime record.
Four detectives raided the counterfeiters headquarters at 748 W Lake Street. Dies molds bar metal and a sack of hundreds of hogus dollar and 50 cent coins were found. John T McGarry was arrested. The gang is estimated to have passed $10 000 in fake coin over several months.
News reports that on Thursday Miss Alta Rockefeller will marry BE Parmilee Prentice of Chicago at her father’s New York home. The wedding, planned as a church ceremony was avoided due to the recent death of the bride’s young nephew.
Edward Kirkpatrick testified before the gas committee that Sherman Mott proposed schemes to gain control of the Consumers' Gas Trust, including appointing a receiver and dividing funds. Mott denied seeking control, calling Kirkpatrick's accusation false and stating his aim was to see the company's original plans carried out.
A patient describes persistent headaches and dizziness from heavy sediment in the bladder area cured quickly by Dean's Kidney Pills purchased at Henry J. Huger's drug store. After completing the treatment, symptoms have not returned.
After a sharp contest Central Labor Union elected officers led by President John L. Feltman. George Custer became vice president and a slate of officers from various trades was chosen. Feltman won by a 34 vote majority over Len Hi Leister and Thaddeus Gurkey, with 11 new unions added to bring total representations to 24.
Samuel Kelly at 1721 Spann-ave backs porch listing 3u6. Louis Schmoe near North Western-ave Chicago-st two frame cottages priced at 1000 each. Caroline Quisser Grove-st between Fletcher-ave and Huron-st frame cottage priced at 1200.
The advertisement claims the product prevents the grip by removing the cause of discomfort. It emphasizes a remedy approach and positions Laxative Bromo Quinine as a solution to digestive upset.
The note seeks a remedy for sleepless nights by purchasing a new bed from Mahomey located at 219 Massachusetts Avenue. It suggests the store is the remedy to a restless bed situation and urges action for late night comfort.
In Denver on January 15 a fusionist legislators caucus backed Thomas M. Patterson for the U.S. Senate to replace Wolcott. Patterson, born in Ireland November 4, 1840, came to America in 1853 and later settled in Denver in 1872, owning a controlling stake in the Rocky Mountain News and serving in the lower house of Congress.
Henry J. Heitkam a grocer at 686 Virginia Ave returned home Monday in a demented condition after secretly leaving six weeks ago with $1000 belonging to the Modern Woodmen. An unsigned note led his wife to Union station and later to South and Delaware streets where he was found in the care of a stranger. He did not recognize his wife and resisted escort, the other man fled, and the matter remains a mystery. He is described as wearing an El Paso hat and roaming the south. In a separate note from Jackson Miss a grand jury indicted J E Gibson of Logansport Ind for attempting to bribe the governor in a capitol contract case.
A compiled death and birth list from City hospital and local addresses notes numerous births a boy or girl to multiple couples at listed streets with many adults suffering pneumonia cerebral hemorrhage meningitis Bright's disease and other conditions. Also records gunshot wound supplementary hepatitis and general wasting with several marriages and pairs named.
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