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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1902
Page
7
An ad notes that Scott's Emulsion helps consumptives gain weight and reduce coughing, claiming it aids lung function though the exact internal mechanism remains a mystery. It touts the product as a reliable help and offers free samples from Scott & Browne, chemists in New York.
Washington March 7 The senate will vote on the ship subsidy bill March 17 and then take up a measure to protect the president from assault. The house discusses contracting rural free delivery of mail. Roosevelt plans no message to Congress on Cuba unless action is required.
William Seeley a 42 year old Burlington laborer is effectively serving life in county jail for refusing to name the woman who gave him liquor on July 4 last year. He pleaded guilty to drunkenness, was jailed for contempt when asked to name the giver, and has stayed in jail about eight months rather than reveal her identity. He says exposing the woman would bring trouble and unjustly honor her.
In Binghamton New York on March 7 Miss L H Harris of Richfield Ohio and J M Thomas a wealthy sugar manufacturer wed in a boat as Harris was swept from her sister’s flood ruined Lisle home. Thomas joined rescuers and helped her escape. he proposed again and was accepted with Rev Elliott Wayman officiating.
Beatrice Nebraska report says six firefighters were shocked when electric light wires were blown down during a small blaze Thursday. Four may die. Eastport Maine notes two finback whales entered Cabscook river and lie in a nearby cave with about 1000 men firing at them. Indians from Passamaquoddy join the hunt with canoes. One canoe overturns after a whale tail strike. occupants swim ashore.
The city legal department anticipates court battles from the Kentucky avenue opening between Harding street and Belmont avenue, a late Taggart administration act. Assistant city attorney Taylor gathered damage and benefit data as three suits threaten action. Merle Sider, Board of Works clerk, calls it the worst administration job, noting complaints from those assessed for benefits and those denied sufficient damages. A poor woman said she cannot pay $57, arguing the street opening offers no real advantage to her and costs her a corner from two lots.
Readers from multiple cities report dramatic improvements after using Pyramid Pile Cure. Edward Dunellen of Wilkesbarre says a 50 cent box cured years of torture, while Worcester's Amos Croker and Sacramento resident Thos. Wood share rapid relief and recovery after prior surgeries and failed treatments. Indianapolis and Marshall users also praise quick results, noting avoidance of costly operations.
In police court Judge Stubbs acquitted the Arthur Jordan company on Thursday of failing to install a smoke consumer. M. A. Woollen testified the firm spent thousands seeking a remedy and nearly ruined boilers by trials. He said many devices were tested and a larger smoke stack is now planned, which the judge deemed evidence of diligent effort and no neglect.
Dr Malpas plans a probable legal action against the Republican election commissioners to force his name to appear first on the primary ballot. He asserts his petition was filed before Dr Ira E Dunlavy’s with Vice chairman Rodney, while Elliott acted as chairman. The commissioners ruled Elliott’s location did not affect the filing order and Malpas’ lawyers now handle the case.
City engineer Nelson plans to crawl through the sewer to inspect the E Michigan street line and report what should be done. He notes he dislikes making recommendations since all plans were created by his predecessor with long experience in this project.
Boston March 7 Prince Henry viewed Niagara Falls from both the American and Canadian sides and was pleased with his visit. A youthful pickpocket tried to lift Admiral Evans pocket but the admiral brushed him off and warned him to seek the purse elsewhere. He did not delay to report the thief to police.
Margaret Bruce widow of James A Bruce seeks to establish title to a one third interest in four acres at Twenty eighth and Meridian streets extending to Talbotone. The land formed part of a farm given to James Bruce by his father George Bruce who reportedly faced heavy losses in the panic of 1878 after endorsing for friends. Judgments and a lien affected the four acres while most of the farm passed to the younger Bruce. Mrs. Bruce contends the land was given to her husband before the elder Bruce’s troubles and did not descend to him on his father’s death.
In Battle Creek March 7 a black horse image appeared on a ruin’s wall after a fire, drawing Adventists to study Revelations for meaning. The picture, burned into the wall with extended head and fierce gaze, later toppled as crowds gathered. They link it to the fourth seal and end times beliefs.
Pittsburg March 7 Attacked by hiccoughs Tuesday of last week Jerome Rome of Etna died from the malady. He could not open his mouth or talk for days due to facial and throat muscle contraction. In his final moments he tried to speak a last word to his wife.
Hudson Bay Company officials in Winnipeg received word from Fort Churchill confirming the 1900s report that Andree the balloonist and his assistants were killed by Eskimos. Searches had previously traded for Andree’s gear but failed to locate the killers or exact tribe involved.
Dr A W Brayton county coroner is portrayed as endlessly busy with offices courthouse Claypool building and streetcar reading new books during commutes His broad knowledge in medicine botany art and literature is noted Christopher Schetter treasurer’s office worker is celebrated for pleasant manners and timely politeness learned in grocery work
Congressman Landis appears safely reelected with robust party backing. C F S Neal of Lebanon notes no real dissension in the Republican ranks and cites Landis carrying 508 of 550 Boone county votes in Saturday’s primaries, with Baldwin at 47. The district GOP majority is about 1,200, and Landis is expected to exceed that.
Commenting March 1 192 and daily until April 30 1902 one way second class colonist tickets to Helena Butte Ogden Spokane Portland Tacoma Seattle and other points in the West and Northwest will be on sale from 21 points on the Big Four Route Information and rates are available from Big Four Route agents or the undersigned Warren J Lynch Gen Pass and Ticket Art W P Deppe Asst G P B T A Cincinnati
An advertisement proclaims Omega Oil as a superior liniment with a distinctive smell and pleasant feel. It claims to use pure vegetable oil as a base and four ingredients including a green herb that stops pain by smothering it like wind blows out a lamp. It asserts wide usefulness for all liniment purposes.
You may avoid further pill dosing by trying Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. They are easier to take and pleasant in effect. They cleanse the stomach and regulate the fever and bowels. For sale by all druggists.
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