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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1902
Page
2
The ad urges readers to improve health this June using Paine's Celery Compound. It claims the product cleanses blood, aids digestion, boosts sleep, and restores energy. A Kentucky man, W S Gibson of Pleasureville, shares a testimonial of renewed strength, appetite, and daily activity after three bottles.
The War Department releases Gen Jacob H Smiths farewell to his Sixth Separate Brigade in the Philippines. He lauds troops for facing Samar hardships with courage and grit and expresses pride and sorrow at parting, thanking officers and staff for their fidelity and achievements.
Henry Siegel of the Siegel Coopers company buys a half interest in the Schielsinger Mayer firm for 1.5 million dollars. The move complements Siegel’s plan to consolidate several of the nation’s largest department stores.
The brief reads that Pike and Johnson complained to the police on Saturday that someone has been involved in an unspecified incident, with details fragmentary and unclear.
Pittsburg June 14 A. Palm brother of ex Fastmaster Sheldon was found dead in a hotel room. Post mortem cites poisoning with morphine trace and a possible needle wound. A mysterious woman entered with Palm and fled. police call it likely premeditated murder by a jealous woman. Palm, 40, worked as a candy salesman for Yoder McKee Co. and lived in Warren Ohio.
The report from Indianapolis features R R Le Sullivan of massachusetts Ave describing kidney pain from lying on damp grass. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills, bought at Henry J Huder's, with rapid relief after two weeks of worsening symptoms. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
In Greenfield Indiana on June 14 robbers blew open a three ton safe at the New Brothers flour mill. About 31 percent of the grain was stolen. Report says the explosion halted the mill clock at 1 10 a m. robbers fled before authorities arrived. The firm had earlier lost five thousand dollars in a local chair factory fire.
David Powell, 7 percent, admits he can no longer jump on and off moving street cars. He plans to ring the bell to stop cars henceforth before alighting. Injuries from Thursday night on Central avenue leave him with a fractured left ear lobe and multiple sore spots, yet he says he does not intend to die and wishes to live as long as Cal Darnell.
Bourk Cochran's eloquent argument before Judge Clark in New York Supreme Court aimed at orders for examination before trial of James Duke and Thomas Ryan, millionaire tobacco men, in suits by George P. Butler and Susan E. Elms. The case centers on mergers of American and Continental tobacco firms and a claimed $100,000,000 gain.
London report says Col Arthur Lynch Irish MP is arraigned on treason charges for fighting with the Boers. Treasury aims to prove he remained a British subject. court remands case to next Saturday as witnesses from South Africa are sought. Detective Walsh testifies Lynch carried cards linking him to American editors.
A heavy rainstorm continues to flood London for nine days, ruining street decorations and dampening coronation preparations. Public demand for coronation procession seating has collapsed, causing panic among Londoners and alarm among speculators.
Brazil Ind June 14 Four deputy marshals from Diamond arrested John Dagon Pete Beamion and Dan Kincaid and took them to Rockville jail on a charge of assault and battery with intent to kill Diamond marshal Charles McClelland and two others. The trial of Thomas McCann earlier featured Dagon defending a defendant as a fight broke out destroying furniture and books. The marshal squire and another man were beaten and left insensible. Dagon and his group fled toward the city. Prosecutors will pursue the case.
Bedford Indiana June 14 report that E L Pears on and B Dor man two local professionals have a claim to a copper hardening process to produce bronzes. They have reportedly been making tents for 16 years and tout their technique as a new development.
In St Louis on Friday night ten people were injured when two crowded cars on the street car line collided on the way to a summer garden. Motorman H Kisselman sustained the most serious injuries and recovery was in doubt as the front car’s trolley jumped the wire on an incline and the following motorman failed to see the darkened car ahead.
A cyclone hissed through parts of the Texas panhandle near Memphis on Friday night. Several houses were demolished and many people were seriously injured. Property damage is heavy, especially among ranchers.
A group opposed to building an iron bridge over the White River at Washington Street met Saturday morning in the Wilson and Townley office to discuss the matter but did not reach a conclusion.
London dispatch reports rising casualty figures with a reference to 1 818 more enders and total figures reaching a combined total of 11 240. The message conveys ongoing war toll and uncertainty about final counts.
A Kearney, Nebraska resident credits five years of Postum and Grape-Nuts with curing long standing coffee related stomach and heart issues. She says her symptoms including dyspepsia, insomnia, and headaches disappeared after switching to Postum, with a dramatic tumor claim later disproved by recovery.
Mer president Kruger Dr Leyds and Boer delegates plan to use remaining funds to promote Dutch language study in South Africa and keep Boer tradition alive. Also notes local sales and travel specials including a June excursion from Indianapolis and a paint company promo.
Monon passenger train No 6 south bound wrecked at Crawfordsville Indiana Friday afternoon after the engine hit two mislaid switches, plowed 50 feet and toppled. Eight hours delay with no injuries. In ten years 31 wrecks on this line near Crawfordsville. Also Henry Zilch died by asphyxiation in a well in Evansville Indiana Friday.
Continuous loose leaf ledgers with self locking extension back. WM. B. BURFORD Indianaville Ind. Great June Clearance Sale Curtains Rugs and lace curtains in this sale Schreicher Co 18-22 N. Meridian st.
Society notes say Booth Tarkington will marry Miss Laurel Louise Fietcher next Wednesday. A stag dinner at the University Club Saturday night will be hosted by a dozen young friends. He plans to leave the city for a country life after his wedding trip. Tarkington will entertain friends at the Country Club Monday night.
Shortridge high school plans its alumni reunion at the school this Friday night. President Lawrence B. Davis will welcome the new class with remarks. speakers include Grace Alexander Ralph Bamberger Coburn Allen and Dr A W Brayton. Officers to be elected include candidates for president Ethel Brown McMullen Claude G Bowers and Albert W Coffin and for vice president Edith Keay Edward Hereth Henry Churchman. Isidore Feibleman Ferdinand Hollweg Ruth Allerdice seek board of control seats. Shortridge has existed 3 years and produced 2 500 graduates.
The commission of Captain H. A. Hopkins of Company A, First Regiment Indiana National Guard, was revoked on the court of inquiry recommendation. The board found him guilty of padding payroll money for self gain and other offenses including unbecoming conduct, misappropriating men’s funds, and unfitness to command. The panel: Col. G. W. McCoy, Capt. J. F. Blum, Capt. E. F. Branch.
Auto Storage and Repair Company at 3 and 25 E. Ohio. E. E. Reese listed. Derittst removed to room 24 in Newton Claypool Building. Razors and Barber Supplies handled by J. B. Bodine & Co. at 37 E. Ohio. C. W. Eriel, Main Cigar Store at 106 Monument Place in English Block. Wholesale and retail noted. Fast Time to Detroit via Lake Erie and Western and Wabash line from Indianapolis 12:20 p.m. to 8:10 p.m. Vandalia Line.
A brief summary notes that as heat rises readers consider lakes rivers and shorelines from New York to New England. It promises to answer questions about travel time and cost and offers abundant information on trips and planning.
In Noblesville Indiana on June 14 the Fodrea murder trial heard that arguments will end Thursday at noon and the jury will decide guilt. Some expect acquittal while others foresee a hung jury as the defense sought to show Myrtle Levi could not identify the defendant. Sheriff Bray testified Myrtle identified the defendant as one of the men who came to her house with a shotgun.
Friday night the International Brotherhood of Bookbinders elected officers led by President E W Tatum of Chicago and first vice president Robert Gloecking of Toronto. St Paul was chosen for the 1904 convention with Wallace Kissell named organizer for the middle west.
Ad text advertising a June clearance sale by Adolf Schleicher Co. at 18 22 N Meridian Street. Features rugs mats curtains and art squares with emphasis on early Monday hours. Contains incomplete phrases and broken punctuation.
Looose Leaf Price Book notes perfectly flat opening and covers all sizes in Indianapolis. Indiana Dental College advertises patient hours from morning to evening with dental services. Henry Karstadt successor to Brill Dyeing and Cleaning Co lists offices at 228 Market Ave and 115 N. Illinois Street. The Sun's sales column promotes old articles and guarantees results.
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