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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1902
Page
2
After 2000 experiments Dr Shoop claims his Rheumatic Cure can cure the disease at any stage and forever. He offers six bottles for $5.50 with a money back clause if not cured, urging postal card requests to Dr Shoop Box 585 Racine Wisconsin. Mild cases may require one or two bottles.
In Terre Haute Indiana on Sunday night a mob of about 500 halted and damaged five street cars after the Central labor union called a boycott. Windows were smashed and motormen abandoned posts as officers protected the powerhouse amid rumors other unions may join in sympathy. General manager Clark escaped injury when a missile struck near him at Seeleyville on the interurban line.
In Chicago Dowie said a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church may soon join Zion. He claimed the cardinal is on par with Cardinal Newman and Cardinal Manning, but he would not reveal the name.
William Harker, a wagonmaker, was handed over to police after a rough ironlike counterfeit silver dollar was found. He claimed the note was given to his wife at the market on Saturday by a man who sold oranges. The coin looked rough and black and unlike a dollar. Mrs. Harker only noticed it after returning home.
Eli D. Zaring sporting editor of the Washington Post denies a report that he has been promoted to city editor. He says the rumor is a mistake and notes many applications have followed since it appeared, causing him embarrassment.
Francis Garvey a Trinity College Dublin graduate and longtime St Louis barrister of Irish American circles died Sunday afternoon at age 87. He lived in the city for more than 30 years after a successful career in Ireland and remained active in law and Irish affairs until ten years ago.
Annie Lagge a servant in Attorney Wm H Whittakers home hanged Willie Whittaker a five year old crippled boy then turned on the gas in a Cincinnati Ohio incident dated January 20 Neighbors and relatives rushed to save the child but the boy died and Lagge was found unconscious at the scene The Whittaker family had left briefly to visit relatives in Camden Ohio and returned to discover the tragedy South Gate Indiana is named as Lagges origin.
C S Dexter aged 68 a pioneer farmer died in Fairbury Ill He had not drank water for over 40 years until his last illness when he took water with his medicines and died.
Albert T. Patrick, a New York lawyer, stands trial for allegedly influencing a key valet to kill William Marsh Rice to seize his fortune via a forged will. The defense includes Cantwell Moore and Fred B. House with Assistant District Attorney Osborne and Garvan prosecuting. Jury selection began, with expected two days to complete.
Miss Emma King a Brooklyn nurse, once treated by Dr George H Barney with serum from a cow alleged to have tuberculosis, has returned to her Brooklyn home in good health. Barney claims a cure and cites Dr Koch while medical professionals remain skeptical and question tests in hospitals.
Chris Arons of Vermont and Blackford streets was severely injured early Monday when struck by a westbound street car near the West Michigan street bridge while driving a wagon for the White River Sand Company. He was treated on W Michigan street and then taken home by city ambulance. condition described as serious but recoverable. The accident site has seen several prior street car incidents.
Leonard Roeder of Quincy New Brunswick reaches his 102nd birthday on Tuesday. He arrived from Germany 53 years ago and learned English fluently before suddenly losing it in recent years. He remembers witnessing the battle of Waterloo and laments not taking part.
Glasgow report states Vickers Sons Maxim and Sheffield and Beardmore shipbuilders and armor plate makers have merged with a capital of £6,500,000. The deal positions the combined firms to expand influence in shipbuilding and steel products across markets in Britain and abroad.
Two valuable Bibles unearthed in Wyoming during the last week. One is a 1734 German print sent to John Vroom of Rawlins with Dutch heirlooms. The other is the 1606 Breeches Bible found by Judge Alfred Heath, notable for the verse about fig tree leaves and its scarce known copies.
The Panama route report favors accepting the Panama company offer to sell its property to the president for forty million dollars. The commission notes no prior offer existed when it backed the Nicaragua route. In Indiana, a church in Kokomo expelled William Elis, amid gifts left for Rev Britton Bassett and a goose head on the Christmas tree.
Daniel McCarty attacked friend Frank Shultz over a suit of clothes in Peru Indiana. McCarty bit Shultz’s face and gnawed his index finger until flesh was gone and bone broken. McCarty jailed. Shultz severely injured from the assault.
Me Lyrae advertises fur scarfs including water mink sable raccoon and Persian lamb. Discounts list reduced prices, trims with tails and streamers, and varied lengths with many discounted from high original prices. Multiple items show sale values like 14.75 and 30.00, highlighting bargain options and last-of-stock notes.
Ogden mayor William Glassman dodges arrest by city physician Dr Condon over a smallpox case. Dr Condon seeks quarantine and police support, but Glassman, as head of the police, remains at large. State health board backs the physician. a yellow quarantine flag is tied to the mayor.
Jennie Smith aged 25 of 422 North East Street took a dime’s worth of morphine Sunday night and was treated at the City Dispensary by Dr Hicks. The woman had quarreled with her lover, Earl Thompson, on Saturday night.
Clyde Whitmore was attacked by two footpads Sunday night in Gushen Indiana. He was found unconscious and taken home after the robbers stole five dollars and his watch.
A wall at a large Belfast spinning mill collapsed on Monday trapping about 800 workers, mostly women. Rescue efforts continued as ambulances ferried the injured to hospitals. several were scalded to death by escaping hot water. Five dead and ten seriously injured recovered. eight others missing.
A telegram from the government observatory reports Colima volcano erupting again while seismic activity rises across the country. Earthquake shocks reach multiple areas as Chilpancingo is guarded by troops and rebuilt after devastation. bodies are still recovered from the rubble.
The transport Grant carrying Judge William Howard Taft home from the Philippines is three days overdue. It was due in San Francisco Friday night but has not arrived and no further word has been received, causing concern among Taft’s relatives and officials.
The first Wagner lecture by Mr Arm Bruster and Miss Pauline Cramer will be next Saturday evening at the German house with Miss Cramer performing selections. The second and final lecture follows the Wednesday after, in English, to broad audience appeal already shown elsewhere.
Worcester mass Jan 20 Leon P Hapgood a former employee murdered farmer Sampson Seaverns age 8 in Rutland Sunday night He entered the house shot Seaverns as he slept then crushed his head with an axe before escaping into the night The motive is unknown and the killer is at large.
London report says J P Morgans coachman was riding a horse in Roehampton when the animal bolted. He asked coal merchant William Fenton to ride, the horse threw him and Fenton died instantly.
Norfolk news reports Dr. John W. Boradnax a Virginia Medical University anatomy demonstrator declined Mrs. C. W. Archer of Centralia who offered to sell her body for dissection or other use to raise money.
A roundup from Indiana reports six smallpox cases in Princeton, an Elwood creamery fire with $2,500 loss, and multiple violent incidents. Incidents include Elkhart man James Moreys firing on two would be robbers, Tipton miner shooting a saloonist, Evansville youth wounding a companion, and a fatal accidental shotgun discharge in Williamsport. Also notes anti spitting ordinance efforts in Rochester, lithographic stone found near Bedford, a tincture of iron incident in Pennville, and a rural mail carriers association formed in Muncie with Samuel F. Scott named president.
Catalog style notice lists Pianos at factory prices and various office goods from Baldwin's Music Store in Indianapolis. It includes WM B Burford and Dr W B Craig with veterinary services and a barber shop ad at 158 E Market Street. An Old Nurse for Children advertises Mrs Winstow's soothing syrup for teething at twenty five cents a bottle.
The Sun advertises a sales column under the headline THE SUN'S FOR SALE guaranteeing results. A brief note emphasizes straightforward offers and measurable outcomes for readers seeking deals.
Clement A. Griscom at his Haverford home on Sunday evening rejected reports of a transatlantic steamship combine. He said no alliance had been formed to his knowledge and dismissed the stories placing him and J Pierpont Morgan as leading spirits as fairy tales and nothing more.
The Southern Indiana Powder Company of Evansville is incorporated with capital stock of 50 000 dollars. The Citizens' Building and Loan Association of Loogootee is incorporated with capital stock of 500 000 dollars.
President Loubet will travel to St Petersburg in late April with a squadron from Brest accompanying the official party.
A compiled obituary notice lists 18 individuals with ages and hometowns across Indiana. Notables include Col. G R Kellans of Gentryville who died at a funeral, Capt. Alexander A Rice of Lafayette who died from heart neuralgia, and TD A Peterson of Wilkinson aged 23. The notes mention occupations such as glass workers, grocers, and horse breeders.
A Cascade Iowa druggist notes repeat use among buyers and urges trying Cham berlain’s Stomach & Liver Tablets for dullness after eating bad taste bilious appetite loss and constipation with prompt relief expected. Sold by all druggists.
In Oak Park a Sunday sermon by Rev. John Norris Hall attacked Charles M. Schwab, head of United States Steel, for gambling at Monte Carlo. The pastor condemned the act as harmful to business confidence and a personal insult to Schwab’s standing, urging restraint in leisure moments.
Four adjoining buildings at Jefferson and Shelby in Detroit collapsed Sunday night causing about 150000 dollars in losses. No injuries were reported though the debris ignited briefly. Occupants included Maddocks Glove Co Imp Co F Hoff & Co Michigan Produce Hill Bros Croze Bros and a brokerage firm.
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