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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1902
Page
6
Joseph Sheatchia, a street railway employee, was pulled from a W Madison car when he thrust his head out of a window. A passing car grabbed his head and body, he fell between cars, and was rolled on the ground. He was taken to Lutheran hospital with uncertain injuries.
A stock company is being organized in Cass County Nebraska with Sheriff J D McBride of Plattsmouth to purchase bloodhounds for use across the state in locating criminals. The formation is expected to be completed next week.
Three hundred excursionists aboard the Sam Sloan bound for Glen Island faced a scare when the Jersey Central ferry Communiciaw rammed the vessel as she left her dock. A hole opened in the Sloan bow above the waterline but no injuries were reported and passengers recovered from a brief panic.
An advertisement touts Alma-Brome Salt from Alma Michigan as a home remedy for constipation stomach liver kidney and nervous diseases. It claims quick relief from headaches rheumatism and skin issues and offers a 60 cent trial bottle prepaid by mail.
Chinese minister Wu Tingfang begins packing as he hands over the legation to successor Sir Liang Cheng who will arrive with Prince Chen after the coronation. He reports Washington admirers flood requests for souvenirs and gifts, while Madame Wu’s silks and porcelains have enriched curio collections nationwide.
In Norwich New York July 2 a rag man named Akie bought clothing at William Arnold's. Arnold’s trousers with $80 in a pocket vanished while the rag dealer claimed the garments were sold to Eugene Mahan for shipment to New York. A search failed to locate the items but later a sister in Walton received word the money was found.
Ottawa reports that despite expectations of a boom, returning settlers warn that South Africa offers a poor field for newcomers. Mr Jardine, a Canadian commercial agent, says artisans already fill vacancies and many Vitlanders await to head back to the Antarctic coast towns.
Senator H. C. Duncan of Bloomington visits Spencer house on court business and speaks on Brown County gold prospects. He dismisses Bloomington rumors about W. Chandler being whitecapped as baseless and says politics are off the local radar.
In Brooklyn a supreme court justice annulled the marriage of William H. Van Houten 17 to Isabella Collins 45 a candy store widow. The case cites mercenary ministers and a coerced union after a May ceremony performed by a colored clergyman.
In New York on July 29 Alice Minnie Wolff aged 18 married Frederick Seller aged 78, who had long cared for her as a child. they had Hoboken ties and Grand Street neighbors. Separately, resignations of Christian Science church readers spark debate over Boston by laws capping reader terms and affecting church leadership nationwide.
An advertisement asserts Chamberlains Cough Remedy earned a strong reputation for treating coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It claims every bottle meets the high standard of excellence and is dependable for relief and safe to take. Sold by all druggists.
Diners at a downtown restaurant tease a soda fountain proprietor over oleo color. The owner admits the so called butter is mostly lard rather than dairy, sparking playful exchanges among patrons and a surprised lunch party.
Axel Eberston, dying of liver cancer at Flower Hospital, married by a clergyman in his ward after hospital staff granted an exception to call rules. The bride, not a relative, and witnesses Dr Fobe and a nurse were present as the husband lay too ill to be disturbed.
In Cherrelyn Colorado a unique horse driven streetcar climbs a mile long hill before the horse is unhitched and rides the car back down. The horse nicknamed Billy is a familiar sight and is fed by passengers on the return trip.
A Pennsylvania church held a festival selling ice cream and strawberries with tickets at a dollar each. The event raised substantial profit, prompting playful debate that the end justifies the means for its worthwhile aims.
Non churchgoers flocked to a festival where the usually staid minister sanctioned a surprise. Ladies appeared in bloomers despite the promise, with each woman wearing a large rose bloomier at her waist while the event ran for over an hour.
The government aims to construct a mint in the Philippines capable of producing six million dollars in coinage annually. This project signals a substantial expansion of colonial monetary facilities and economic activity in the islands.
Testimonial from John Detrick of 818 Bismarck Street, a Panhandle freight house checkman, who credits Doan's Kidney Pills with easing back pain and kidney weakness after using a whole box. He bought them at Henry J. Huder's drug store and notes complete relief from pain and kidney issues. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo NY markets the pills as the U.S. sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Time-card shows various Pennsylvania Lines routes with sleeper parlor dining car codes and Sunday only services. It lists Philadelphia to New York schedules, Baltimore to Washington, and connections to Columbus Indiana Louisville Vincennes Richmond Logansport Toledo and Detroit. Includes express limited and accommodation stops, plus multiple waypoints and station names.
An advertisement survey touts Wells Hair Tone and various household cures. It pitches Moth Ants and Fleas remover, Liquid Lightning for rheumatism, Rough on Bunions, and a leg wash product. Claims include transforming a worn horse into speed and value with Get There remedy.
Special trains run from Indianapolis Union Station with round trips to Cincinnati at 7:00 a.m. and to Acton Park with multiple daily departures at 9:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Returns from Cincinnati at 7:00 p.m. and from Acton Park at 12:15 noon, 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Realty notice inviting owners to place vacant lots on the Meyer and Newcomb market list at 138 B Market Street for sale or exchange. The brief classifieds prompt property owners to consign parcels with the firm for listing.
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