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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1902
Page
3
Epidemic origins traced to Russia and the western regions as researchers report a dramatic magnification of the grip bacillus by sixteen thousand times. The study highlights spread patterns and potential public health implications.
A fragmented dispatch notes a unit advancing quickly toward the west and has reached the eastern sea coast of the United States, signaling a rapid strategic push across the region. The source emphasizes swift progress and geographic reach without detailing specific dates.
A London special claims the epidemic will spread nationwide in days and features endorsements for Peruna from Mrs. Theophile Schmitt of Chicago and Rep. J. H. Caldwell. It states lagrippe equals acute catarrh and praises Peruna as a prompt remedy as demand surges across the country.
The editor of Medical Talk argues that despite criticisms of proprietary medicines, Peruna is the most trusted remedy for la grippe with more users than all other remedies combined. He asserts Peruna is believed to be a specific cure for la grippe.
Congressman Geo H White praises Peruna as an excellent remedy for grip. James R Guill of Omaha and Harriet A S Marsh of Chicago share personal testimonies of grip recovery. The piece notes la grippe is a fatal yet noncontagious illness with wide reach across climates.
In a periodical advertisement Dr Hartman presents La Grippe as acute catarrh caused by climate. He claims Peguna or Peruna cures catarrh and that his practice treats thousands. The notice urges readers to stock Peruna now and follow a dosage plan, offering free advice from Dr Hartman at Columbus Ohio.
John Alexander Dowie denounced the courts in a Zion City rally, accusing lawyers of corruption and vowing to fling three sticks of dynamite at the bar. He singled out Judge Tuley as a chief target, declaring intent to act against them tomorrow and to let Zion watch.
A telegram from Everett Washington reports Frank Church and H G Balcombs drowned when their sailboat capsized Sunday. Their partner John Castillo was rescued. The men were business associates of Herbert Hunt ex Sun editor now manager of the Everett Evening Record. James Stark resigned from engine house No 16 after facing a conduct unbecoming an officer charge for flirting with white women.
McCormack returns from South Bend where 1700 workers are striking at the Singer plant. He notes no disorder and expects a peaceful adjustment soon while praising organized labor and stating statewide labor conditions are satisfactory with little trouble expected over wage scales this spring.
In line with the dedication committee’s wishes, a GAR headquarters directive will require regimental color bearers and guards of honor to wear the GAR uniform. The move emphasizes uniformity for the ceremony and honors Civil War veterans.
Prince Henry will sail for home on Tuesday afternoon amid widespread wonder over a large floral design sent to him by an unknown woman on Sunday.
Hugh L. Berkey, a Goshen native who moved to Five Points Utah two years ago, has struck gold and received a $90,000 offer for a half interest. Nearby, oil has been found in paying quantities on Joseph Palus’ farm west of Goshen.
Washington March 10 Secretary of the Navy Long has resigned. The resignation takes effect May 1 and Representative William H Moody of Massachusetts will be the new secretary. Moody confirmed he accepted the appointment and declined further comment.
Market outlook signals higher prices for high priced stocks and a continued rally in Northwestern and Reading. Dividend actions loom for St Paul. Kansas & Des Moines and E T H near par, sugar and Pacific Mail favored. coal stocks expected to gain prominence. Boston freight handlers threaten strike. Missouri Pacific and Erie projects noted.
Three new smallpox cases are reported at the State school for feeble minded, totaling six there and two in the city. The Abott sanitarium has been se cured as a smallpox hospital. A mob briefly blocked entry to the building before officers dispersed the crowd.
In Harrodsburg Kentucky local officials destroyed the pesthouse with dynamite after learning Jesse Heron of Paris contracted smallpox at Burgin. Police used bloodhounds to track the escape route from the former facility though no arrests followed.
Births list multiple couples with addresses and newborns. Names include Sylvester Walden a girl and Alonso Lafever a boy. Deaths note old age and health issues for several residents, with ages and causes such as cardiac asthma and pneumonia. Marriages recorded: Andreas Karl with Ola Stevens, Henry Haus with Mary Wempner, Frank Polister with Bertha Burre.
Frederick Doescher aged 66 his wife 72 and sister in law Mrs John Frink aged 60 were found suffocated by coal gas at 132 Clinton Street Mount Clemens between Friday night and Monday morning Their bodies were discovered Monday morning by acquaintances or authorities after the gas leak in the residence.
Following Prince Henrys visit Hammond forms a German saengerbund to preserve language and customs, filing articles with the secretary of state. Other filings include Shields Clothing Co Fort Wayne for 16000 Stansbury Mutual Telephone Co Oaklandon to operate in Marion and Hancock counties for 1000 and Sugar Creek Oil Co Marion increasing capital stock to 50000.
Lists individual property repairs and valuations with names and street addresses. Includes city grain market prices for wheat corn and oat futures, and notes on inspections and car counts for a local market date.
A market list shows bids and asks for Indianapolis street railway shares, banks, life insurer, and utilities. Notable items include Union Traction Co. preferred, Indianapolis gas, Citizens' street railway, and several 6 percent preferred stocks from rail and hotel firms with varied price quotations.
Union Stockyards Indianapolis March 10 reports cattle receipts 60 shipments none with varying grades from good to prime export steers 36.00 to 66.50 per hundredweight to heavy hogs receipts 400 shipments 100 with quotes from good to choice heavy 6.30 to 6.40 and roughs 4.45 to 5.95. Interstate Stockyards Indianapolis March 10 shows hog receipts 200 shipments none with good to choice heavy 6.30 to 6.40 and lightweights 5.70 to 6.15. sheep receipts none shipments none with fair to choice lambs 8.50 to 9.50.
Buffalo N Y March 10 cattle receipts 100 cars active higher cattle prices steady to higher with steers 95 80 to 1050 heifers 5 60 to 5 85 fat cows 4 04 to 4 98 feeders 3 00 to 4 50 stockers 2 76 to 4 15 veals 5 00 to 8 26 hogs receipts 100 cars slow down 10 to 20 cents lower best heavy 80 0 to 0 mixed 56 00 to 60 00 yorkers 8 90 to 6 00 pigs 8 0
Steady to lower bids across categories with lamb tops around 6.75 and 6.50 for fair to good quality. Wethers and yearlings quoted near 5.5 to 6.0, culls and common 3.15 to 6.15, mixed sheep 5.25 to 5.50, lambs 6 to 6.75, lamb culls 1.50 to 3.15.
Market opening shows a calm session with irregular moves as traders weigh labor impacts on anthracite shares and readings on Reading and Union Pacific. Sugar softens on Cuban uncertainty while commodities like Rock Island rise and Colorado fuel climbs. Cincinnati hogs and Chicago grains reflect varied signals for the day.
Cattle receipts reach 21000 with steady prices across grades from canners to choice cattle. Hog receipts 55000 with Tuesday estimate 31000 and top price near 6.49, packers in the 6.00 to 6.20 range. Sheep receipts 25000 steady to potentially 10 cents lower with natives and western lambs trading between 3.00 and 6.50 depending on grade.
A broad price list for poultry and other produce including hens, spring chickens, old turkeys, ducks, geese, cheese, butter, hides, tallow, flour, bran, fruit and vegetables, and other market goods. Names of items, units, and varied prices appear with many figures and regional terms.
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