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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1902
Page
2
Observations of spring use note regulation of bowels clearing eye whites and facial bloom. Pulse becomes full and regular as the tonic strengthens tissues and nerves, enriches blood and relieves fatigue. Testimonial from Nellie Morse Taylor recalls grippe aftereffects and weight gain after using the remedy.
In Billings Montana Charles Orcutt lies dead with three bullet wounds after Loretta Orcutt, now jailed, shot him three times in his drunken attempt to attack her with an ax. The coroner's jury will decide, she claims self defense.
Testimonial banquet at the Columbia club in Indianapolis celebrated Charles F Daly, promoted from Lake Erie and Western to chief assistant at Lake Shore and Michigan Southern with Chicago headquarters. A loving cup was presented by Lake Erie and Chicago and Alton officials. Daly thanked guests amid warm goodbyes as Local 51 steam engineers held an afterglow smoker.
The Waesland from Liverpool to Philadelphia sank in a dense fog after striking the Hermanides off the coast. Two fatalities include El sie Emmott and Edward Dangerfield. passengers were rescued by the Hermanides crew, with women and children given priority in lifeboats. The Hermanides, a British line vessel, towed survivors aboard and reported no baggage saved.
Cunard officials hint at building two record breaking liners about 700 feet long with 48 000 horsepower targeting 25 knots. If realized, the ships could cut the New York to Queenstown crossing to roughly four and a half days, challenging Germany's Deutschland which averages 23 08 knots.
Lorenzo Lantz, 16, attempted to board a moving B and O train in Milford Indiana and was killed when the wheels passed over his neck. The incident occurred March 7, leaving no immediate survivors noted in the report.
Ethel Huffman and Gladys Jones of 128 Senate avenue were severely burned when a lamp exploded on Thursday night. Huffman’s hair was completely burned from her head.
In South Bend Wm Baumgarden is under arrest for burglary. Greentown youths led by Blubber Osborn were subdued by Marshal Scott and deputies. At Columbia City Edward Zumbrum won $1000 damages against Drs Squires and Moore after a mistaken removal in an appendicitis operation. Fred Harned, once Marion normal college student, seeks $13.50 from Marion school officers.
London March 7 The Cunard line steamship Etruria which lost her propeller and broke her rudder in mid ocean several days ago has not yet arrived at the Azores Nor has the steamer William Cliff which was towing the Etruria been heard from
Three masked men invaded the residence of an elderly man named Smith near Saxonburg, killed the old man and tortured Mrs. Smith, then looted the house of $200 and damaged valuables before fleeing.
About 200 Indianapolis Hedglings were initiated into the Fraternal Order of Eagles Thursday afternoon and night by Anderson and Elwood members. Gas belt delegations arrived on special trolley cars. Officers elected by the Indianapolis aerie include Past Worthy President Fred Rosier, Worthy President John Agnew, Worthy Vice President William Hendel, Worthy Secretary George M. Nichols, Worthy Treasurer Otto P. Deluse, Worthy Chaplain Jerry Offut, Worthy Physician Dr. Carl Winter, Worthy Conductor Richard Bradley, Inner Guard Charles Miller, Outer Guard George De Haven, and trustees Jed Shauf Horace Brown and Harry Moran.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for weak and sick women, claiming cures for regularity, drains, inflammation, and various symptoms. The testimonial from Mrs. M. E. Everetts describes prior suffering, relief after treatment, and offers Common Sense Medical Adviser free with stamps.
A compact listing notes two shows at Grand Vaudeville at 2:15 and 8:15 p.m. A stranger in a strange land plays at 2 p.m. at the Empire City club burlesquers perform at 2 and 8 p.m. The items read as brief theatre notices with times and venues.
The upcoming program at the Grand promises stronger entertainment than this week’s numbers. Highlights include Edgar Atchinson Ely and the Quaker City quartet, with Helene Mora headlining next week and a sensational cycle dazzle. Corbett draws crowds at the Park, though the show’s strength lies in its melodrama and comedy, while the Empire features the Golden Gate quartet and the Lane sisters. Stuart Robson’s revival of Henrietta at English’s garners praise alongside strong supporting turns by Arbuckle and Whytal.
In Grand Rapids Michigan on March 7 Mrs William Klump died after swallowing headache powder found to contain strychnine. The powder came in a small envelope from a New York chemist firm, addressed by a woman, with suspected disguise. Several villagers also received similar packages and one has been analyzed as poison.
Prince Henry arrived in Albany at 8 30 a m and was greeted by Gov Odell amid cheering crowds. He toured the state house and senate before departing for West Point to visit the military academy and then New York City. Scarlet fever was reported among crew aboard the Hohenzollern and a sailor was hospitalized.
Mrs. Margaret E. Tibbott of Irvington died from a hemorrhage suffered two weeks earlier. She leaves seven children including Frank Tibbott in Philadelphia and Osmond and John L. Tibbett in Washington and Indianapolis. Also noted are the deaths of Maj Noble’s son Palmer in the Philippines after saving a friend in Indianapolis, Bridget McManamon of Church Street, and Louis Balz whose funeral was held at Marey flats.
Mrs. Fiske arrives at Park in Indianapolis for a brief engagement from Monday to Wednesday. The program includes The Unwelcome Mrs. Hatch on the first two nights and Miranda on Wednesday, with a curtain raiser A Bit of Old Chelsea. Seat sales are heavy and crowds are expected.
Attorney James A. Bingham of Muncie runs as a republican candidate for attorney general. Clark county republicans split at their Thursday convention selecting two delegate sets for state and joint conventions. Terre Haute democrats renominated Mayor Steeg for May vote. Andrew O Mara nominated for city clerk and J M Vickrey Chester Blood and Dr Odell Weaver named councilmen at large.
Gen Lew Wallace becomes ill at Bla Cherne following an afternoon tea that left him ill from eating too much walnut. Doctors advise rest as campaign events are postponed.
A Riverside California teacher, after years of la grippe and failing medical care, regained health by switching to Grape-Nuts and Postum Coffee. She gained 15 pounds and reports renewed energy, crediting diet over medical treatment. She asks others to consider this dietary approach and offers to answer inquiries.
Rev J B Wolfe pastor of the Beardstown Methodist church was found guilty on three charges of immorality. He is suspended from all ministerial and church privileges until the September conference. The charges were filed by John McGraw, Lee hotel proprietor, who alleged Wolfe registered a woman as A Wood and wife Virginia at the Lee hotel. Wolfe, 38, has long been prominent in Methodist circles in Illinois.
Owensboro Ky March 7 While repairing a cave in in a tunnel near Rosin on the Illinois Central railroad Thomas Dobbs Granville Madden and a negro were killed by falling stone in the accident three coal company workers died at the scene two others injured authorities stated the men were working in the tunnel when rock fell trapping them.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a claim that cold damp feet cannot cause a cold if taken in time. The box features E. W. Grove's signature.
Small piano bargains advertised for a few days at Baldwin's and Bennett's with marked down prices. Also promoted are continuous loose leaf ledgers with self locking extension back and post binders by WM B. Burford of Indianapolis. Order blanks and transfer binders offered.
Mary Trinca, age 50, a Washington Indiana schoolteacher, withdrew 35 dollars from a bank on Thursday and then vanished. Her parents fear she may be temporarily insane from overwork after a period of indisposition, with no further word or trace since.
A compact ad listing good second-hand upright pianos at 125 dollars at Baldwin's. Includes mentions of loose leaf price book covers and a note about perfectly flat opening, with a brief line about WM B in Burford, Indianapolis Indiana.
An old nurse for children, Mrs Winslow s soothing syrup for teething is promoted as the best remedy for teething discomfort. The ad claims it soothes, softens gums, and cures wind colic and diarrhoea. Bottles priced at twenty one cents. Dr W B Craig veterinary surgeon advertises dog treatment with office on Wood street and phone 1097.
The Indiana Dental College invites patients to visit from 8 a m to 5 p m for all kinds of dental work. The notice cites the location at Delaware and Chiosis and presents the college as a service provider for dental care.
The Sun announces a three day offer under the heading Do You Want a Girl In which ten words can be printed at no charge. The ad plan invites readers to submit a brief notice for publication within the stated period.
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