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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1902

Page

2

Dyspepsia Tablets Publicize Digestive Aid Value

The advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal remedy for dyspepsia and disordered digestion. It argues against purgatives, claims the tablets partly digest food and stimulate digestive fluids, and cites testimonials from users in Byrd's Creek, Willard, Detroit, and Onslow. It invites readers to try a sample and mentions a free booklet by the Stuart Company.

Stuart M. Faith Byrd's Creek G.f. A. Stuart Co Mar

Jealous husband shoots bride in Muncie tragedy

Charles Pittser, 23, recently back from the Philippine war, killed his wife Dora Cox with two bullets at the home of William Cavanaugh in Muncie Ind after she reportedly kissed another man. He attempted suicide with strychnine but survived and is held at the police station. he is the son of Henry Pittser of Yorktown.

Muncie Ind Charles Pittger Dora Cox William Cavanaugh Pittser Henry Pittser Yorktown William Cox Middletown

Four Duluth Men Win 320 Acres in Vermilion Range

In a U S supreme court decision on the section 30 land case four men from Duluth and Milwaukee secure title to 320 acres on the Vermilion range valued at six to many millions of dollars. The defendants were the Midway company and United States Steel Corporation. The title came via Sioux scrip issued in 1854 to Orville Moreau.

Duluth Minn United States Supreme Court Frank W. Eaton Leonidas Merritt Richard H. Fagan Geo. J. Lonstorf Milwaukee Vermilion Range Midway Company United States Steel Corporation Orville Moreau

Bowman Wagon Fatality Ties Indianapolis Peddler to Family

A telephone report from Anderson indicates Byron Bowman a 45 year old peddler fell from his wagon and died Tuesday afternoon. Police learned Bowman hailed from Indianapolis and had a daughter Blanche 14 at 609 Maxwell St and a sister Mrs. John Terrell. Claude Kastner Bowmans brother in law provided ID.

Anderson Byron Bowman Indianapolis Claude Kastner Bowman Blanche Maxwell St John Terrell Maple St

British Transport Believed Lost Off Gulf of Mexico

Shipping circles report a British transport carrying American mules bound for South Africa was intercepted and blown up in the Gulf of Mexico or has foundered. A schooner on the lower coast spotted hundreds of dead mules floating over about 30 miles.

New Orleans South Africa Georgia Gulf of Mexico

Grocers Association Moves to Oppose Sourbier Ordinance

The Retail Grocers Association plans to ask Councilman Sourbier to withdraw his market house ban on staple dealers. They seek a stronger ordinance with a heavy license on wagon peddlers and will push citywide grocer membership. Cecil Winkler dies in Bruceville fire after clothes ignite from a grate.

Will Sourbier Retail Grocers’ Association C. H. Taylor National John Schad Co. H. Taylor John Proom F. W. Heit Indianamerican Association Terre Haute Taylor Tomlinson Hall Bruceville Ind Cecil Winkler

Morgan Demands Schwab Stop Gambling at Monte Carlo

Wall Street reports say J Pierpont Morgan cabled to Charles M Schwab demanding he cease gambling amid a plunge in steel trust stocks. The controversy centers on Schwab's alleged Monte Carlo betting and its impact on investor confidence in the billion dollar corporation.

New York Charles M.schwab Monte Carlo J. Pierpont Morgan Schwab Mr. Morgan Trust Steel Trust Wilolly Morgan Wall St

Smallpox Vaccination Planned After Minnesota Student Illness

In Minneapolis on January 15, about 3,000 University of Minnesota students and faculty face vaccination after a medical student contracts smallpox. Authorities report many have been exposed and will be inoculated as a precaution.

University OF Minnesota Minneapolis, Minn

Payne sworn as postmaster general in Washington

Henry C. Payne of Wisconsin was sworn in as postmaster general by Chief Justice Fuller in Washington on a Wednesday morning with the president and cabinet members present except Secretary Gage. Indianapolis banks elected officers including Fletcher National Bank and Merchants National Bank with new presidents and officers. Indiana National Bank named Volney Malott as president and officers at the annual meeting. Columbia National Bank named Mortimer Levering as president with new officers.

Washington Henry C. Payne Wisconsin Fuller United States Supreme Court Gage Indianapolis National Banks Fletcher National Bank S. J. Fletcher Charles Latham A. Fietcher Merchants’ National Bank O. N. Frengel John P. Frenzel Fred Fairnley O. F. Frenzel Capitol National Bank Medford William FE. Churchman Charles Farrell Indiana National Bank Volney T. Malott Edward L. McKee E. B. Porter American National Bank John Perrin H.a.schlotzhauer Andrew J. Smith Theodore Stemphel Columbia National Bank Mortimer Levering A. A. Barnes W. F. C. Golt W. K. Sproule Jir

Mob Rouses Plemingsburg Jail in Bombing Attempt

A mob stormed the Maysville jail aiming to free Charles Gaskins who killed James Ryan. The door and windows were smashed a dynamite bomb exploded harmlessly on soft ground. A guard rushing out to retrieve the device was shot.

Maysville Plemingsburg Charles Gaskins James Ryan

Meat condemned by city board of health in 1901

The city board of health condemned more than 687200 pounds of meat as unfit for food in 1901. It lists 3427 hogs totaling 687200 pounds 126 cattle 126700 pounds 13 calves 650 pounds and five sheep 179 pounds. most cattle failed for lumpy jaw and most hogs for cholera.

City Board of Health Board

Electric line project lands $200,000 bond mortgage

The Indianapolis and Eastern traction company filed a mortgage in favor of Central Trust Company on Wednesday to secure a bond issue of 200000 dollars for building an electric line from Indianapolis to Rightstown.

Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company Indianapolis Rightstown Central Trust Company

Artificial Calves Ordered for Coronation Attendees

Reports from London reveal that preparations for the coronation include demanding artificial calves to fill short breeches. French makers have received large orders, with expected commissions from the United States as it plans to send representatives.

London France United States

Golden Specific: Secret Cure for Drunkards Revealed

An advertorial claim promotes Golden Specific as a covert remedy to cure habitual drunkenness, usable in food or drink without the drinker’s knowledge. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. Burnside and urges readers to request a free sample from Dr. J. W. Haines in Cincinnati, warning of potential consequences if delayed.

Harry Burnside Golden Specific Golden W. Haines Glenn Building Cincinnati Ohio

Rathbone Denies Aiming For Civil Governor Post In Cuba

Estes G. Rathbone testified in the Neely trial at Havana on Jan 15 denying he sought to become Cuba’s civil governor. He questioned Reeves about burning surcharged stamps and claimed Neely arranged the matter to dodge discovery. Reeves said he would swear to Rathbone’s statement. Rathbone asserted no interest in the Neely brickyard. He was recalled to the stand on Wednesday.

Havana Estes G. Rathbone Neely Cuba Rathbone Reeves

Burglars Fail to Crack Pitcairn Bank Safe

In Pitcairn Pennsylvania burglars blew open vault doors with heavy dynamite but could not access the safe. The frame building suffered extensive damage though $2,000 remained untouched behind steel doors.

Pittsburg First National Bank Pitcairn

King Edward Reviews Guards Before South Africa Muster

King Edward and the prince of Wales reviewed 1,200 guards who are about to sail for South Africa. The king expressed hope the duties there will be less arduous than those of earlier troops and that the war will soon conclude.

London King Edward Prince of Wales South Africa Edward

Rev Canfield Jones Declines Presbyterians Request

Rev Canfield Jones of Sirce Pa writes to the Second Presbyterian church committee to say he has decided not to accept the call. The letter communicates the minister’s decision amid ongoing church matters.

Canfield Jones Sirce, Pa Second Presbyterian Church

Busick and Daugherty Elected Directors at Wabash Banks

In Wabash Indiana on Tuesday Mrs. Kate M Busick widow of the former bank president and Miss Emma Daugherty of the first national were elected bank directors.

Wabash, Ind Kate M. Busick Wabash National Bank Emma Daugherty First National

Ohio Senate Bill to Fund 1908 St Louis Exposition

Senator Archer introduced a bill in Columbus to appropriate 200000 for Ohio representation at the 1908 St Louis exposition. A 15 member commission appointed by the governor would manage expenditures and oversee exhibits, with an Ohio rector hired at 2500 dollars annually.

Columbus Senate Archer Ohio

City Life Y M C A Banquet Prepares for Intermixing Officials

Y M C A officials hosted a Tuesday banquet for about 50 members from various committees. New officers were elected including Samuel H. Fletcher as Interstate Stock Yards Company president Albert W. Coffin as vice president and John F. Wild as secretary and treasurer. Additional officers were named for the Socialerturnverein and Caledonian Quaiting Club with lists of presidents secretaries treasurers and other posts.

Samuel H. Fletcher Interstate Stock Yards Company Albert W. Coffin John F. Wild Socialerturnverein H. Lieber William Haueisen Albrecht Kipp Clemens Vonnegut Henry Schnull Caledonian Quaiting Club John McGregor John M. Clark John D. Gould George F. Matheson George Loudon Alexander C

Fine Cambric Cover with Pearl Button Trim

A delicate cambric cover priced at 25 cents features a narrow tuck finish and tiny pearl buttons, offering a refined, dainty look. The item emphasizes small details and affordable luxury for readers seeking simple, elegant fabric accents.

Sateen Comforts Priced At Four Dollars Fifty Cents

Textile item reading suggests a sash of sateen comforters measured 90 inches with cotton fill priced around 32.73 in the listing, replacing the usual 4.50 tag. The note indicates a clearance style price for a home textile product.

C. Eee

Condor Lost in Typhoon Fears Rise in Victoria

In Victoria British Columbia fears grow that the British warship Condor sank in a recent typhoon while en route to Honolulu. Naval authorities plan to dispatch the Phaeton to search for any trace of the vessel.

Victoria B. C Condor Honolulu Admiralty

Morrow and Roosevelt Wed at San Rafael Home

Eleanor Morrow daughter of Judge Morrow and Anthony Latrobe Roosevelt of the army, cousin of President Roosevelt, were married at the bride’s San Rafael home. The couple depart for the Philippines aboard the transport Kilpatrick on Thursday after the ceremony.

San Rafael Cal H Eleanor Morrow Morrow Anthony Latrobe Roosevelt Army Roosevelt Philippines Kilpatrick

Birth on a train shocks Shelbyville crowd

Mrs. Guy Barlow arrived home in Shelbyville Indiana from California on a Tuesday. While traveling through Missouri she gave birth to a son aboard the train.

Shelbyville Ind Guy Barlow California Missouri

New Breath of Hope for Consumption Sufferers

A claim cites HYOMEI as the only cure for coughs and consumption, asserting a dramatic drop in death rates since its discovery. The advertisement urges readers to request a free HYOMEI sample from The R. T. Booth Co. of Ithaca or ask a pharmacist for a HYOMEI outfit.

United States United States Health United States Health Reports R.T. Booth Co Ithaca

Local Advertisements and Services Placed in City Box

A collage of small notices lists products and services including Laxative Bromo Quinine branding, Baldwin's Music Store piano sales, Dr. W B Craig veterinary services at Wood's Stable, Post Binders and Order blanks by WM. B. Burford, Indianapolis, haircare by Shave and haircut deals, and Frank Klee offering business patronage at 158 East Market Street.

Dental clinic hours and services notice

S. W. Cor. Delaware and Chiosts. receives patients from 3 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all kinds of dental work.

S. W. Cor Delaware and Chiosts

Teething Relief Ad for Mrs Winston's Remedy

An old teething remedy advert promises soothing relief for infants. It claims to calm the child ease gums ease wind colic and cure diarrhoea while teething. Price is twenty five cents.

Winston

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Tuuk Tid Gulf OF Mexico Grocers’ Association Payne MR. and Mrs Rev. Jones State OF St. Louis Fair City Life L. S. Ayres Roosevelt—Morrow Standard Tea and Grocery CO Indiana Lbs. Havemeyer & Elder Uneeda Biscuits Japan Malta Michigan Lea A Pillsbury Enwe Butter FC Wwe New Id I2se Kirk Washington and New Jersey Streets Delaware Indiana Ave East St. Clair Massachusetts Ave Illinois Sixteenth St Alabama Market Square West West Street Shelby Fountain Square Noble Straits East Washington Street L. A. Jackson Virginia Norfolk W. Grove Baldwin’s W B. Craig Wood's Stable Baldwin WM. B. Burford Frank Klee DR. Reinhart Capitol Medical Institute Stevenson Bldg Indiana Dental College Indianapolis, Ind
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