Reward Offered for Arrest and Conviction of Rumor Source
A notice offers a $5,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of those who started and spread the rumor that Force Food contained drugs or other injurious ingredients. A further $5,000 awaits anyone proving Force never contained such substances. The product is described as wheat and barley with salt, steam cooked, flaked, and roasted. Citizens are urged to send a sample to the city Health Department for analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Boston
Forca” Food Company
Buffalo
Orisaian
I al
Scoville
FORCE Food Company analyzed as pure whole grain product
A series of letters from 1903 confirm FORCE is made solely of whole wheat and barley with salt. Wilbur L. Scoville and Herbert M. Hill endorse the product as free from injurious substances and produced by mechanical processes under strict supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Buffalo
Gextimex
Herbert M. Hill
Bufalo
Bea
Matus
Force” Food Company
Balalo
Largest Clock in the World to Crown St Louis Exposition
Meriwacker Wisconsin reports the construction of the world’s largest clock for the St Louis world’s fair. The dial will be a flower bed, with the minute hand five feet long and the hour hand six feet, surrounded by 12 flower beds. Two thousand sixty incandescent lights will illuminate the display at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Merwacker
Wis
Belne
Johnson Service Company
Banker E R Thomas Accumulates Large Winnings
In Oak on July 20 E R Thomas described as a young banker and turfman is said to have earned significant gains, reportedly up to 5 000 000 in six months, through market plays and contracts. The report notes no direct illness impact on associated individuals and mentions a patient with a dangerous pre comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Thomas
Oak
Thomas
Zee
Davises Fatal Duel on Kentucky Highway
Pikeville Ky July 30 Enraged over a public highway encounter Mrs Wm Davis shot Addie Evans at her home area striking three bullet holes into her rival and mortally wounding her. Davis fled toward West Virginia after informing her husband and arming again for a retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pikevill Ky
Addie Evans
Wm. K. Davis
Evans
Irena
Davis
West Virginia
Disappearance Reported From Bluff Road Home
A colored man named Benjamin Hohan told the desk sergeant on Thursday morning that his worldly wealth of $0 was stolen Tuesday from a drawer at his Bluff Road home five miles south of the city. Two tracks led from the nearby cornfield toward the road as he described the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluff Road
Benjamin Hohan
Bia
Japanese Sailor Confesses to Fatal Shipboard Killing
Rahway New Jersey July 32 A Japanese sailor Noxituka Tiobias calmly confessed Thursday to fatally harming a fellow sailor Keto. He described severing an artery then walking with the dying man while taunting him before the man expired. Shipmates led to his arrest after the body was found. They were employed on the schooner Huguna and arrived here Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rahway
ON. J
Noxituka Tiobias
Keto
Excessive adulation over pope death shocks Methodist paper
The Christian Advocate in Richmond Virginia denounces high praise for the pontiff after his death. It critiques Protestant pulpits for nearly canonizing him and notes surprise at President Roosevelt sending a telegram of condolence, calling it unprecedented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
The
Christian Advocate
Siren
Roosevelt
United States
Women reject angelic role say Alice Robton
Miss Alice Spencer Geddes reviews the Cambridge Press editorial page and argues for a common moral standard for men and women. She asserts women are no longer irreasonable and reject the idea of perpetual innocence, praising self governance while warning against excessive restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robton
Alice Spencer Geddes
Cambridge Press
Romer
Angela
Furth
Dolly
Matt
Wreck at Lowell Cartridge Plant Kills Eighteen
Eighteen known dead and ten missing after a cartridge factory explosion in Lowell. Eight or more injured, thirteen buildings destroyed and seventy damaged. Cause traced to a worker pouring nitric acid instead of water on nitro glycerine. foreman ordered water. One man accidentally mixed wrong solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
Suspected Murder Coverup Behind Bridge Fire in Indiana
Lawrenceburg Ind July 32 It is believed the burning of Lost Bridge over the Big Miami near Elizabethtown was to hide a murder. After the fire a pair of womans shoes and a hat were found in the debris. No local missing person reports have been filed, suggesting possible foul play by unknown perpetrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Lost Bridge
Big Miami River
Elizabethtown
Debria
Miles to Attend G A R Encampment in San Francisco
General Milog hna accepted the invitation of the Grand Army and will attend the encampment here in August in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
G A. R
San Francisco
Oen
Milog Hna
Grand Army
Aupuat
Eight killed by lightning at Asperia Michigan
News item reports eight fatalities from a lightning strike near Asperia Michigan with six in one area and four others injured. names appear in fragmented form. Also noted are advertisements for Cascs reta Candy Cathartle and various medical products, with reference to Indiana Mental College and Mrs Winslow's Boothing Syrup for teething.
Glass men meet Columbus wage conference
Representatives of the national association of window ginners manufacturers and delegates from the union in the Kalihta of Labor meet in Columbus to adjust the wage scale. Ten thousand men in Ohio Indiana Michigan West Virginia Pennsylvania and New York are interested, seeking a wage increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Natlorial Sakoclation
Win Dow Ginas
Kalyhta of
Ohio
Indiana
Miinoia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
New York
Tripping incident breaks Richard Davis knee on Washington Street
Richard Davis was walking on Washington Street near Southeast Arcade when a passerby tripped him, causing a fall. His knee struck a curb and Dr. Crockett of the City Dispensary reported a badly fractured knee in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Davis
Washington St
Arnivc
Richard
Dr. Crockett
Dixpencary
Lake Erie & Western RR Excursion and Auctions Ad
Mixed ad text describes Lake Erie and Western excursion fares to Niagara Falls and Atlantic City area, with round trip prices and call/address details. Also lists vendors in Indianapolis area, closing sale items, barber shop details, gas and staves products, and a separate rail offer to Michigan City with round trips and departure times. Names include W W Richardson and C Koehring & Bro.
Bethany Assembly sale of excursion tickets in Indiana
Bethany Assembly in Bethany Park Indiana announces Pennsylvania Incs will sell excursion tickets from all points in Indiana from July 2 to August 17 with return limit August 1. Children’s Day is noted with a Saturday event on July. Special low fares from W and division points as announced by W. Richardson, D. P.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Assembly
Bethany Park
Ind
Pennsylvania Incs
Indiana
Niagara Falls Excursion and Local Liquor Notice
The note advertises a $7.00 round trip by Pennsylvania Lines for a Niagara Falls excursion with through sleepers from Indianapolis, plus stopovers at Lakewood and Cambridge Springs, and mentions other cheap side trips. It also includes two public notices by George Oswald and Isaac Ciener seeking licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in Marion County with detailed locations and ward designations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Lines
Pennsylvania Short Lines
Niagara Falls
Columbus
C. A
Alcon
Erie R. H
Falls
Uibridge
Springs
Lake Chautauqua
Indianapolis
Toronto
Montreal
Lakewood
Jamestown
Cambridge Springs
W. Washington
Union Stattem
W. YW
Richardson
Notice of liquor license and pool table permissions
Joe Tobin notifies voters in Fifth Guard Center township Marion county Indiana of intent to apply at the September term 1803 to the Board of Commissioners for license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities less than five gallons with drink on premises at 610 Blake St Ward 51 Indianapolis. Also seeks pool table privileges in same room. He also notifies voters in Third ward Center township Marion county Indiana of intent to apply to the Board of Charity Commissioners at the September term 19 for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities larger than five gallons with privilege to drank on premises at a room fronting east on Senate Ave first floor in Drake's addition Lot 3 Square 14 Ward 21 with pool table privileges in same room.
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Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
Indiana
Wabashet
Crick
Jet 10
Savare Ae
Smith Heirs
Indianapolis
E. Wabash St
John Zimmerman
Minolas
Binkley
Nutiot
Twitness St
Wolf Sussman
Board of County Commissioners
Washington
Outlet
McCormick's Heirs
Drake
White River
Indianapolly
Ington
George Oswald
NOTIC
Marian County
Ta‘atana
Washington-at
Jol No. 3
Square
Center Townhip
Washington St
Ibaac Ciener
Fifth Guard
Matton County
Blake St
Harris
Third
Marvin County
Board of Charity
Benate Ave
Drake's
Center Townsup
Marlow County
Indiandt
Senate-ave
Thirteenth St
Joe Tobin
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College of Pharmacy
Bostor
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Imada
Igned
Wilbur L. Scoville
Chemistry
Minny Salytical
Pah
Minn
Harmon
City
Schobarg
MI85
Methodist
Pope Leo
Aizu
L. 8. Ayres & Co
Bigelow Axminster
Axminster
Royal Wilton
Steet
Sulor
Arnold Milla
Arnold
L. S. Ayres
Alice
Gan Gare
Lighteen
Asperia
Mich
Porsons
James Fingleton
James de Forrest
Delp Crathers
Andrew Hansen
A Youngirl
England
Nental College
W Cor
Delaware and Chioates
Tillman
SOUTH
Moline
Dq Burton
Kansas
Tilman
Ilurmtet Beecher Stowe
Tors Thknan
Lake Erie & Western RR
Niagara Falle
Sellars
D. A
Ayedal
Atlantic Cay
Cape MU Angiesea
Avalon
Holly Tenet
Ocean Uy
Wildwood
Sea Istavisy
Helenboth
Atlindc City
Midress
W. W. Richardson
D. P. A. Indisnapolla
C W. Kriel
Main Clear
Monument-place
Ratoll
Cty
C. Koehring & Bro
Virginia
Warness
Ste
Massachusett
Knots Barber Shop
Corner Meridian
Lake Erie & Western A. A
Michigan City
Hi—Rooheater
Indianspolls
W. W. Richardson, D. P
Lake Erie & Western
R. R
Atlantic City
N. J
Raturn
Lohigh Valley
A. H. Sellars
D. PA
Uinvisant
Eee
Henry J. Mader
Penswylvaniana
W. Washingtog-st. Sete
Heder
Wash
Ant Pens
Alexander Gray
Rove
Scott
Presley
Gogorthoea
Gia
Harm Loe
Ara
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