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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1900
Page
6
A north end physician links a malaria outbreak to new bridges on Minois and Meridian streets and Fall Creek. He cites excavated, exposed dirt as breeding ground for plasmodia, noting four to five square blocks affected and a recovering laborer after multiple chills. The epidemic is described as temporary if dirt remains cleared.
Closing entries from Henry Weyrich a Los Angeles motorman who died after starvation while attempting to reach the Klondike via the Yesaro river. Transcripts detail gnawing hunger cold weather dwindling rations and Weyrich's death with his partner Al Dominic surviving briefly by a moose encounter.
Washington July 31. A profile of Chinese Minister Wu describing his guarded residence and fearless stance amid China news. It notes his mood shifts with reports, daily routines at the state department, car rides, and a son who whistles, plus Mrs Wu’s American social role and the legation building’s notoriety.
A Havemeyer sugar refinery employee threatens to strike if wage cuts are imposed. In Missouri Samuel F Nave aged 17 from St Joseph son of a wealthy banker has enlisted in the navy. Bliss of Rock Rapids attacked Miss Mary Hale with a hatchet and is believed to have endangered her life. In Ontario two guards were fired upon near Welland canal locks as a dynamite incident occurred on a Sunday, with further details pending.
New York reports that tea prices surged after favorable China news last week. Merchants warn prices may stabilize or rise depending on China, with no forthcoming famine. rice markets show resilience as U.S. supply remains plentiful and brewers use most imports. Louisiana, South Carolina, Georgia and North Carolina produced about 1.5 million bags of rice last year.
Five Boston women share Mrs. Khews home at 317 Beacon Street for a luxury summer. The plan aims to encourage other hosts to open city homes during the heat for working girls. Residents include Miss Eilen Huntington, Miss Terrill, Mrs. Emma Mac Farlane, Miss Mary Lee, and Miss Crowley. They pay $4 weekly for meals and a servant, with meals at home and lunches to work. Plans envision a broader summer home program next year.
Dr W E Delaney of Slate Run pursued by a black bear and a catamount on a narrow gauge forest railway. He used a vial of foul smelling liquid to deter the bear and sped away on a railroad bicycle down grade, eventually outrunning the catamount after a mile chase. He carries a pistol in a holster on the bike for further danger.
Limited stock of hand sewn men’s shoes offered in sizes 5 to 9 with prices five five fifty and six dollars. Only 150 pairs remain prompting quick purchase at local shop.
C Pleschner advertises harness items including laprobes and flynets with cash or payments accepted. Located at 313 East Washington Street.
Agents will assist travelers from interior and Europe at New York piers to be properly located on steamships. They check baggage designate holds and staterooms, greet passengers, transfer baggage to the line, and advise on hotels cab hire and berths. Supervised by Captains Ingwerson and Schultzers from major lines.
A column notes Indianapolis Public Schools planned to buy 100 boxes of toothpicks for 2.50, prompting the Ignorant Citizen to mock the idea. He questions why learners need toothpicks and imagines overworked teachers. officials say the items are for the baby department used in building activities.
The Penny Magazine plans to boost circulation by 200000 in three months appealing to fair minded intelligent readers. It promises an unparalleled offer and universal utility to attract subscribers.
A descriptive notice outlines a powerful economic influence in New York affecting all riders and users of public transit and common carrier services including bicycles, trolleys, rail and steamboat lines. The passage implies broad impact on travelers and public conveyance users.
A reader seeks a travel accident policy from United States Casualty Company entitling $1,000 death and $5 weekly for five weeks, sending twenty five cents as one year subscription to The Penny Magazine plus a two cent stamp for response. Name and address provided.
An advertisement offers three month and annual Penny Magazine subscriptions with commissions for agents. It claims a cancer cure by Drs Farnaworth and Morgan and includes a glowing testimonial from A Guy of Arcadia Indiana praising the Indianapolis Cancer Institute. The letter asks readers to mention THE SUN when writing.
A compilation of notices from multiple applicants in Center township Marion county Indiana. Recurrent names include JOIN FINITZER JOE TOBIN WOLF SUSSMAN and LOUIS SUMMER seeking licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in premises with drinking on site. Applications reference wards 3 7 and 11 with addresses on Tenth Street Senate Avenue Minois Street Illinois Street and Alabama Street and request pool table privileges in some rooms.
John C. Emerich gives notice to Marion county Indiana officials of his intent to obtain at the September term 1900 a license to sell spiritous and vinous liquors in a room on the ground floor of a two story brick building at the northwest quarter of section 39 township 16 range 3 at the Lafayette and Crawfordsville gravel roads junction known as Emerichs place and to also apply for pool table privileges in the same room.
A series of notices from Indianapolis voters detail applications to Marion County authorities at the September 1900 term for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in various wards. Locations include No. 32 W Washington St in Ward 1L, No. 122 Monument Place in Ward 3, No. 90 East Washington Street in Ward 8, and No. 25 B Georgia Street in Ward 10, with premises descriptions and boundaries provided.
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