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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1902

Page

2

Paine's Celery Compound Promises Rheumatism Cure

A historic advertisement hails Paine's Celery Compound as a permanent cure for all forms of rheumatism and related ailments. It cites medical support and letters from users, including Edwin Bailiss of New York, claiming complete relief after three bottles, and endorses the product for neuralgia nervous disorders kidney and liver issues and blood impurities. The testimonial notes the writer is a Civil War veteran aged sixty affirming full restoration of health.

Paine East 45Th Street New York Edwin Bailiss

Dian Dyes Original and Only Reliable

A brief warning urges consumers to trust the original Dian Dyes product and beware of poor imitations, emphasizing authenticity and quality assurances.

Deaf mute Horace White dies after train collision

Horace White a deaf mute employed at the Deaf and Dumb Institute died in a city ambulance after being struck by a switch engine on a C H and D line Friday. He was about 42 and came from Thorntown Indiana. His body will be taken there for burial.

Horace White White Deaf and Dumb Institute Thorn‘town Ind Thorntown

Real estate deals report on Capitol and nearby streets

D. Bp Erwin Co bought from Zimri Co Lewis property on N Capitol Ave for 4000 dollars. Charles E Tolen purchased property on Tenth Street near Ample Ave from James H Witty for 3000 dollars. Dr Frankun Hayes sold his property at 235 N Pennsylvania St to Dr Mclean Lochhead for 13000 dollars. It has

BP. Erwin Co Zimri Co Lewis N. Capitol“ave Charles E. Tolen Tenth St Mple-Ave James H. Witty Frankun Hayes Pennsylvania St Mclean Lochhead

Buck Wheeler Appeal Filed Over Son-in-Law Killing

The supreme court received a brief appealing Buck Wheeler who was sentenced for murdering his son-in-law. The appeal claims insanity and asserts a fair trial was hindered by fear of mob violence.

Buck Wheeler Harged Supreme Court

Cremation Plot Leads to Indiana Man’s Final Wish

Jeremiah Phelps of Lafayette died at eighty after renouncing infidelity and planning to burn cash with his body. He left about 15,000 dollars to his four daughters and named David Bryan as administrator. His cremated remains were interred in Cincinnati on Saturday.

Jeremiah Phelps Lafayette Ind David Bryan Phelps Bryan

Prince Henry escorted amid disturbance on 34th Street

In New York on Friday night Prince Henry rode through Thirty Fourth Street as a crowd shouted Hoch der Prinz. James Riley, a streetcar conductor, yelled To hell with the prince. Six policemen intervened. Riley resisted and was arrested charged with disorderly conduct.

New York Prince Henry Thirtyfourth St

Death by Own Action Creates Name Confusion at 907 W North

A woman who drank carbolic acid at 907 West North Street Thursday night is dead. Reports differ on her name, with sources citing Louisa McMinimy Todd and Pawd through her son and sister-in-law, causing city hospital authorities to verify identity.

W. North St Louisa’ McMinimy City Hospital Todd Pawd

Mad dog epidemic reported in King City area

Dr. Netherton of St. Joseph was called to King City to investigate an outbreak of mad dogs. Thomas Carson, a farmer, was bitten and recovery is doubtful. W. F. Taylor M. Kreigh Green Antie and John Cogdill were also bitten. A number of horses and cattle have been bitten.

King City Netherton St. Joseph Thomas Carson W. F. Taylor M. Kreigh Green Antie John Cogdill

What They Are. Grape-Nuts as a perfect human food

A food expert explains Grape-Nuts are made mainly from grape sugar produced by transforming starch in wheat and barley. Heat moisture and time follow Nature's process to create a food well adapted to human needs, with flavor pleasing users and aiding digestion and strength.

Postum Cereal Co., Ltd Battle Creek Mich

Pogues Run Route Agreement Reached With City Rail

The Board of Public Works and Indianapolis Southern Railroad sealed a final deal Friday afternoon after private review. The coal rate rose to 35 cents per ton mile, with a five year completion bond. The railroad gains track elevation rights and open entry for other coal lines, while construction need not start outside the city. A public discussion is planned next Wednesday for input.

Board of Public Works Indianapolis Southern Railroad Company Board of Works

Prince Henry’s New York Visit Leaves Prince Restful

Prince Henry of Prussia stays in his Waldorf Astoria suites amid a quiet morning routine eating lightly and answering letters. Security notes minimal threats after anonymous warnings, while a German student lookalike in the crowd prompts a tense moment with detectives. A flower-filled German guest suite will accompany the voyage home, including 8 000 American beauty roses and 200 orchids, with a wreath laid on General Grant’s sarcophagus.

New York Prince Henry of Prussia Waldorf-Astoria Prince Henry Secret Service Wilkie the Waldorf Detective Connors Sergeant Dillon Connors Dillion Thorley Hamburg-Americanne Gen. Grant von Egidy Waldorf Grant

Sheriff Guden Defies Governor in Kings County Stand

Sheriff Charles O. Guden, deposed by Gov. Odell, remains in fort at Kings County court house. He vows to contest the order in court and will continue to reside there, with militia possible to oust him. Guden, a Republican elected on the fusion ticket, insists on staying.

New York Charles O. Gugen Odell Kings’ County Guden

Fifteen Die In San Antonio Western Rail Wreck

Fifteen killed or burned to death and 28 injured in a Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio westbound wreck 25 miles west of Sanderson. Victims include children and adults from Kansas Wisconsin Texas and Louisiana. cause reported as a broken rail. Station agent at Tabor saw flames seven miles away and rode a handcar to the scene.

San Antonio Tex Sanderson Mart Riddle Chetopa Kas Estavon Contraras del Rio Andrew C. Shelly Loirine D. E. Hausen Racine Wis White Manitowoc Tabor

Prince Drew Sword at Albany Refers to Washington Will Clause

Prof Hallock of Columbia at the University Club cites George Washingtons sword given by Frederick the Great. Washington willed the blade to his nephews with a clause that it should not be drawn except in defense of the country. The prince reportedly drew the sword from its scabbard in the Albany executive chamber. He asks whether Germany will draw its sword for America in defense.

New York Prof. Hallock Columbia University University Club George Washington Albany Washington Frederick the Great Halleck Germany America

Balky Horse Refuses Street Start In New York

In front of the Imperial Hotel on Broadway a bulky horse drawing a covered wagon balked for hours. Passersby offered tips and even paper were burned under him. An old rustic man suggested using the balky horse’s mate. The driver tried, hitched the mate, and the balky horse moved off.

New York Imperial Hotel Broadway

City Hall and businesses destroyed by fire in Decatur

Fire gutted the city hall Burge's barber shop Paine's meat market and Gotnecht's saloons early Saturday in Decatur Indiana. The blaze began in the basement and spread so fast that firefighters had no time to save the building or records. The Advertiser line urged readers to call for help.

Decatur Ind Burge Paine Gotnecht

Local Stocks Sell Well Amid Strong Demand In Indianapolis

Brokers report active market for local securities with high demand for good issues. Gas and traction stocks show strength while bank shares stay scarce. Belt stock firm at 105. insurance declines slight. telephone bonds strong. market remains vibrant though limited supply persists.

Indianapolis Gas Indianapolis Law Building Indiana Union Traction Philadelphia Stock Exchange

Maginnis Kills Wife Then Ends Own Life in Domestic Tragedy

In St Louis Patrick Maginnis a 46 year old printer shot and killed his wife Maggie 34 and then fatally shot himself. The 16 year old son Edward from a former marriage found the bodies. Maggie a drunkard left two children to be placed in an orphan asylum due to her condition. Long domestic discord referenced as the trigger. Maginnis widely respected in the community.

ST. Louis Patrick Maginnis Maggie Edward Maginnis

Card game tragedy in Princeton claims two lives

Princeton Missouri report says Charles Call, 20, shot and killed his brother George Call, 22, after a dispute over a card game. George allegedly struck Charles with a chair, knocking him down, before Charles fired the fatal shot.

Princeton, Mo Charles Call George Charles

Helton hanged for wife murder in Van Buren

In Van Buren Arkansas on a Friday in March Kit Helton was executed by hanging for the murder of his wife committed last September.

van Buren Ark Kit Helton

New York Man Jumps Into North River After Domestic Troubles

Alex W. Hall leapt into the North River on Friday night, unhappy over his home life. He was pulled from the water by a tugboat crew and arrested. He says he may attempt suicide again.

New York Alex. W. Hall North River

Chicago man commits suicide after wait for check

Henry C. Qrandall, in Chicago, killed himself with morphine Friday night after waiting days for a check from a friend in California. The check arrived at the house shortly after his death.

Chicago California Henry C. Qrandall

Beaumont River Murder Toll Two More Bodies Found

The body of C. B. Pearsons was recovered from the Neches river with head injuries and robbed. In three months four bodies have been pulled from the river, all murdered and robbed.

Beaumont Tex C. B. Pearsons Neches

Baltimore Bridegroom Takes Fatal Room Suicide

Rudolph H. Crouvatt aged 27, a bridegroom four days, committed suicide in a hotel room in Baltimore. His father lives in Thomasville Georgia. He was reportedly disturbed after his wife claimed she heard he had a wife in the south.

Baltimore Rudolph H. Crouvatt Thomasville Crouvatt

Body of Miss Lou Wise Found Near Front Royal Murdered

In Front Royal Virginia on March 8 the body of Miss Lou Wise of Salome was found in the woods near town. She had been assaulted and murdered, officials said.

Front Royal Lou Wise Salome, White Here

Brakeman Fatally Shoots Chef After Wife's Claim

In Minneapolis on Friday night, Herbert Gallahugh, a brakeman, shot and killed Charles Collins, a colored chef of the San Angelo, after his wife said Collins insulted her. Gallahugh then telephoned the police.

Minneapolis Minn Herbert Gallahugh Charles Collins San Angelo Gallahugh

Interurban line to Cincinnati gains momentum

Cincinnati March 8 The Brookville Indiana to Cincinnati interurban project moves forward with farmer meetings at New Baltimore and Groesbeck. About 80 000 of 100 000 pledged by local residents plus 20 000 secured at the Palace hotel meeting. Chicago's G W Shirk will lead planning and begin work as spring arrives.

Cincinnati Brookville Ind New Baltimore Groesbeck Palace Hotel G. W. Shirk Chicago

Dr George Ae Sigter Rem moved to Kesten Claypool Building

The note records the relocation of Dr. George Ae Sigter to the Kesten Claypool Building, third floor, room unspecified. It preserves the names and location while avoiding unclear details.

George Ae Sigter Kesten ‘Claypool Bld Foer E. E. Reese Newton Claypool

Nineteenth Century Samoa Chiefs Put Under U S Rule

Navy report from Capt. B F Tilley recounts the 1900 establishment of U S sovereignty over Tutuila and Manua in the Samoan Islands. He details appointing village chiefs to unify authority, their cordial reception, and hopes the native officials will govern peacefully under United States sovereignty.

Washington, March Navy Department B. F. Tilley United States Naval Station Tutuila Tilley Secretary of the Navy Naval Station United States Great Britain Germany Manua Tutulla Maine

The Corpse Propped Against a Tree in Fauquier County

The 19 year old Louise Wise, missing since Christmas, was found dead in the woods of Fauquier County near Richmond. A pistol wound under her left eye and head fracture indicated violent death. Clothing torn, signs of a brutal struggle, and evidence of a criminal assault. A coroner's jury concluded death by violence by an unknown party.

Richmond Louise Wise County Fauquier

Whitney to receive million dollar Fifth Avenue residence

Payne Whitney, newly married to Secretary Hay's daughter, will get a wedding gift of a $1,000,000 Upper Fifth Avenue home. Col. Oliver H Paine purchased the 70 by 100.2 foot Central Park facing site between Seventy-Eighth and Seventy-Ninth streets and will present it to the couple. Land cost $500,000 with asking price $533,000, and local values suggest the home may be valued around $1,000,000.

New York Payne Whitney Washington Hay Upper Fifth Ave Whitney Oliver H.paine Seventy-eighth Seventy-ninth-sts Central Park Bride

Ex-fire Chief John Lind dies after ten years of service

ST. LOUIS March 8 John Lind, former fire chief, died at his home on Saturday from dropsy. He leaves a family. Lind served as chief for ten years and earned a gallant record. He was with the department during the great Southern hotel and Lindell hotel fires.

ST. Louis John Lindsay Lindsay Great Southern

Kaiser's planned mission to greet Loubet on Kiel route

Berlin March 8 report says if President Loubet returns from his visit to the czar via the Kiel canal the Kaiser will dispatch a mission to welcome him.

Berlin Loubet Kiel Canal

Marconi Goes to Montreal for Canadian Signal Station

Signor Marconi travels from New York to Montreal on March 8 to finalize arrangements with the Canadian government for a new signal station at Cape Breton.

New York Marconi Montreal Cape Breton

Funeral for Charles E. Thornton Set for Monday

The funeral for the late Charles E. Thornton is scheduled for Monday at 2 p m at the Third Christian Church on Ashland Ave and Thirteenth Street. His K of P lodge will assemble at 1 30 p m to attend the service in a body.

Charles E. Thornton Third Christian Church Ashlandave Thirteenth-st P. Il

Smoke law violators fined in police court

Eight were fined ten dollars and costs each in police court Saturday morning for violations of the smoke law. Named defendants include Edgar L. Burnett proprietor of the Lorraine hotel Progress laundry Jacob Metzger Daggett Co Independent turnverein German house Lombard building Excelsior laundry Furnas ice cream Co. Judge Stubbs declared the violations flagrant. Schaffer Zeigler Grand opera house manager was discharged for sincere efforts to abate theater smoke and partial success.

Edgar L. Burnett Lorraine Hotel Progress Laundry Jacob Metzger Daggett & Co Turnverein Lombard Excelsior Laundry Furnas Ice Cream Company Stubbs Schaffer Zeigler Grand Opera House

Burial Vault Co Offers Photographs and Pledges Satisfaction

Protect Your Dead. Okey Burial Vault Co. at 209 Law Kidg advertises vaults and services. A query asks where to get a good photograph made. Wilhite & Holloway at 237 N Penn st promises pleasing pictures from a shop one square north of Denisor hotel.

Okey Burial Vault Co Law Wilhite & Holloway N. Penn Denisor Hotel

High Grade 5c Cigar On Sale at Grug Stores

A high grade five cent cigar is advertised as on sale at first class Grug stores. W Kriel distributes.

W. Kriel

Ten Gents Seek House in Ten Word Real Estate Ad

A terse plea outlines the cost to place a ten word Wanted Real Estate notice in The Sun. The ad aims to secure a residence for ten men, noting the overall expense and format constraints.

the Sun

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