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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1903

Page

2

Swamp Root Ad Promises Kidney Cure Across Towns

An advertorial style piece extols Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a world famous kidney remedy. It claims cures for kidney and bladder trouble through a center stage testimonial from Dr Kilmer inspired doctors and a eager appeal to readers to request a free sample and order regular or large bottles. It cites Binghamton address and urban newspaper promotion in Indianapolis Daily Bulletin.

Kilmer Giber Bikar Swamp-Hout Sidney Kilmera Bwamp Binghamton, N Dr. Iitmer & Co Indianapolis

Lawyer Pennell Dies In Car Plunge At Quarry

Buffalo New York March 11 attorney Arthur R Pennell Yale graduate and his wife were fatally injured when his automobile veered from Kensington Avenue and plunged into Gehres quarry near Fillmore Avenue. Pennell died instantly and Mrs Pennell remains in precarious condition at a local hospital. The tragedy follows a contentious divorce case involving Edvin L Burdick and ongoing social affiliations with the Hed Jacket golf club and Elmwood dancing club.

Buffalo Arthur R. Pennell Yale Kensington-ave Gehres Fillmore-ave Pennell Hiatera’ Hospital Edvin L. Burdick Buredick Pennells Burdicks Hed Jacket Elmwood Dancing Club Burdick N. Y

Vincennes Woman Sues for Divorce Over Church Attendance

Mrs E A Oexmen sues for divorce and alimony in Vincennes Indiana on March 11 claiming her husband refused to let her attend church as often as she wished. The complaint cites strained marriage and restriction on religious practice as grounds for dissolution.

Geound Vincennes E. A. Oexmen

Roulet Turns State's Evidence In Mail Misuse Case

Chicago March 11 Maj George L Roulet formerly of Indianapolis had the charge of misusing the mails dismissed after turning state witness. Dr Frank Bittinger and Orlin Vincent of Dayton were held to the federal grand jury. Rittinger bonds set at 5000 dollars and Vincent's at 1 dollar. Charges tie to Nicaragua company and Central American land scheme alleging 200000 to 500000 misappropriated by Bittlinger and associates.

Chicago George L. Roulet Insianapolis Frank Bittinger Orlin Vincent Dayton Federal Grand Jury Rittinger Vincent Nicaragua Company

Bird Named Director of Gould System Railways

A. G. Bird, newly appointed director of the Gould System, has long overseen over 18,000 miles of railroad and served as third vice-president of the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul since December 20, 187. The Goulds have sought a leader to manage traffic across their combined railroads, and Bird’s appointment appears to fill that role.

Bird A. G. Bird Tram Gould Chicago, Milwaukee , St. Paul Goulds

Twice Married at 16 in St. Louis Case

A 16 year old girl in St. Louis faces a bigamy charge after marrying James McCaan and then Joseph Hermann within weeks. She left McCaan after five months and later claimed Hermann, who refused to work, pressed her to support him. Hermann was arrested on related charges after her testimony.

At. Louis Mary Wright James McCaan Aha Beecame Joseph Hermann Hermann AcCash Reform School

Knapp to testify in Motzer children assault case

Knapp the strangler subpoe naed to testify about the Motzer children assault for which Joseph Roth was indicted. He denies guilt and is known as the badge detective who helped the case. In Lexington a white woman about 49, identified as Martha Martin, mother of a local resident, was found dead in a city pond. builder J W Best, her confessed paramour, was arrested and charged with murder.

Hamilton Alfred AL Knapp the Strangler Motzer Joseph Roth Knapp Iin Lexington March Martha Martin Tuteday J. W. Best Wis

Prolific Texans Birth Touts Ninth Son in Roaring Roanoke

Frealdent Roosevelt death theories fail to apply to Representative 3. C. Roberts of Ford County who received a telegram on Tuesday announcing the birth of his ninth son and twenty-first child. The House adopted a resolution naming the newborn as Roberts’s heir and naming Speaker Pat Nett as power. Roberts has ten children from two marriages, twins included. the newborn is the eleventh child from his second wife. The Liberal party in Toronto secures a North Ontario seat as George Grant wins by a wide margin over George Footer. In Leipsic, nine people involved in a mob threatened a minister over the local option campaign and face arrest. one pleads guilty and is fined.

Austin Tex Roosevelt C. Roperts Ford County House of Representatives Roberts Pat Nett Roberta Lwo Fay Toronto Leipric Daniel Carter

Grape Nuts Helps Veteran Overcome Digestive Ailments

An Idaho veteran recounts how Grape-Nuts aided his heart trouble indigestion and paralysis symptoms. After starting the cereal for breakfast he reports improved digestion less choking spells better sleep and greater strength. He credits the food with relief from pain and recovery of motion in his shoulder and arm.

Dolge Idaho Trieng

Democratic Campaign Kickoff At Potters Club In Indianapolis

The Democratic campaign club meeting at Charles Potter’s in Indianaapolis featured James Keach, the machine-backed candidate for committee chairman, denouncing “no man” and pledging to forfeit double the mayor’s salary if he acts unfairly. Ex-Mayor T. Tagart arrived but did not attend. John W. Holtzman and Wham Moore were among cited opponents, with Keach calling Moore an illegitimate candidate.

Charles Potster Aia Tndiana-aye Thomas Taggart James Keaen Reach John W. Holtzman Keach Wham Moore T. Tagart Indianapolis

Americans Exit Manila En Masse Over Philippine Woes

March 11 report notes Mantle city population halved from about 12,000 to 6,000 civilians in two years. Exodus blamed on army cuts, climate, labor issues, and looming food shortages with carabao scarcity. Contractors observe Americans leaving for safer prospects and abandoning commercial ventures. Disease among beasts and labor uncertainty hinder agricultural development.

San Francisco Mantle Philippines J.B. Sutton Manila Paippines Tammerce Rapiatta Sycertala

Train Narrow Escape Near Frankfort Indiana

The Cloverleaf east bound fast express traveling about 40 miles an hour on a sharp curve east of Frankfort had an axle break and a flywheel test during a high grade bend. The engine remained on the track and the ten passengers were not injured. President Norton and other railway officials were aboard.

Frankfort Ind Norton

Pressure in Constantinople Drives Armenian Reform Demands

The British ambassador urges Sultan to apply the Macedonian reform plan to Armenian provinces as Mareltine backed reform pressure grows in Constantinople. Turkey faces rising demands from reform factions and foreign powers for swift action.

Constantinople Turkey

Lawyering Controversy in Zier Receivership Trial

In Lewisville, lawyers Saths and Watts face accusations in the Zier receivership case. A surprise mid trial saw Col. C. L. Jewett deliver 1.6K to Receiver Connor, funds paid to stockholder Mirmie Bier before insolvency and bankruptcy. Testimony suggested fraud from assets. Defense attorneys, noted for prominent reputations, whispered during witness questioning as events unfolded.

D. A Saths W. W. Watts Lewisville Zier Col. C. L. Jewett Connor M. Zier Mirmie Bier Minneapolis Louléville A. Sachs Nea Allumy Iva Tha Tha Pracs

Big Property Deals Involving Gardner and Frommeyer

Joseph Gardner, through A Metzger agency, bought Mrs. Alice G. Scott’s property at 20 and 2 W Maryhindst adjoining the dam building plant for about 40 per front foot. The lot fronts Marylaint and extends 195 feet to Pearl St. Gardner plans improvements. The deed also records William B. Burford’s property adjoining the Commercial building at Meridian and Henry Frommeyer for 14.00. Frommeyer will erect a new fireproof building for Frommeyer Co.

Joseph Gardner A. Metzger Alice G. Scott Commercia Cal Am & Meridian Henry Frommeyer Mr. Frommeyer Frommeyer & Co

Barn Fire Destroys Bernhardt's Horses and Wagons

A barn belonging to John Bernhardt at 281 W Tentheat burned Tuesday. Three horses and two wagons were destroyed along with a large quantity of hay and feed. Firefighters arrived late due to distance from the firehouse, the building nearly consumed before response.

Sncons Mary John Bernhardt W. Tentheat

Eggs Still Plentiful But Road Conditions Hinder Market

Farmers struggle to bring eggs to town as poor road conditions keep them away. Wholesale buyers paid 4 1/2 cents Wednesday and expect prices to drop soon if farmers can reach markets. Elsewhere in Chicago two men, Peter Loop and Charten Clark, both about 20, were found dead of suffocation in a downtown hotel room after living there since February 2, believed to be from South Bend Indiana.

Das Dignapoda Dust Ag Avon Sa Chicago Peter Loop Charten Clark Downs South Bem Ind Tedlayou

MORGAN TRIES TO DIPLOMACY AT CLUB TALKS

Representative Joe Morgan sought to denounce the elevated track project he helped defeat while facing a Manufacturers' club audience Tuesday night. The Hack diamond coal and oil company has incorporated in Dakota with 50 million dollars in preferred stock, naming Deitch and Bethea of Indianapolis among incorporators. The school board ordered repairs to several buildings and pledged action on a proposed adoptive house in Irvington. Indiana business groups report a Tuesday hotel meeting in Indianapolis did not alter price plans.

Teusday Irvington HEICA Jes Indiana Indianapolis Aleat Jn

Unusual Lava Activity Sparks Tremors Near Rome

Vemurius experienced unusual activity as lava poured down the mountainside on Tuesday night. Explosions were heard far from the volcano along with several pronounced earthquakes felt in the region.

Mountain Side Rome Vemurius

Riverside Park Fish Reserve Proposal Moves Forward

United States fish commissioner George M. Bowers indicated to Senator Beveridge a willingness to establish a fish reserve for Riverside park this spring. Bowers called Indiana’s lack of a hatchery an outrage and noted the reserve will be stocked with flatfish and other species, with large quantities typically sent to nearby rivers and lakes.

Riverside Park United States George M. Bowere Beveridge Bowers Indiana

County claims nonvoters cannot sign remonstrance in Indiana

Decatur county officials rule a person with legal voting rights who abstains cannot be a voter and thus cannot sign an anti-mejoon remonstrance. In Wabash township, 60 signers who did not vote at the last election were not counted. Herlan Wilking, Washington Post owner and former Ohio congressman, was stricken with paralysis at the Waldorf Astoria, condition worsening.

Decatur Ind Wabash Remonstranca Borlah Wilking New York Herlan Wilking The Washington Post

St Patrick Was Baptist Says Moore

Rev. Andriom Moore of Jersey City argues St Patrick was a Baptist, not a Catholic. He asserts Patrick baptized by immersion, rejected papal authority, and was not a Rome missionary, noting Roman canonization contrasts with Baptist claims.

St. Patrick Moore Drion Moore Isergen Baptiat Jersey City Ireland Patrick Church of Rome Paul Homan Citren

New Twenty by Boecher Publishes Pretty Tiyaa Step March

Oacue Boecher, director of the Park Theater Orchestra, has released a new tiya step march described as one of the prettiest tunes. The piece showcases Boecher's orchestral expertise and offers a lively rhythm suited for dance orchestras.

The Gen Teman From Indian Dedication

A fragment notes a piece titled The gen teman from Indian by Booth Tarkington, dedicated to the author statesman, with a phrase about the season.

Booth Tarkington Statesman

Blood sale offers flood in response to research ad

WEW YORK March 11 reports E. E. Smith sought donors to sell part of their blood for $5 to fund scientific work. The appeal drew many answers including applicants from the Waldorf Astoria and the Morton Rose. Several responders were educated men in need of money.

Wew York E. Smith Waldorf-Astoria Morton Ruse Beveral

Hearse Stuck in Mud Delays Funeral Procession

In Logansport Indiana on March 11 the funeral of Mrs. Benjamin Exyman of Mead in Miami County was delayed when a hearse became stuck in mud along the route to Fletcher Lake cemetery. A farmer's hay wagon was used to transfer the coffin, and the cemetery was not reached until after dark.

Logansport Ind Benjamin Exyman Mead Miami County Fletcher Lake Jear Easnry Mt the

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