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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1902
Page
2
An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for nervous diseases dyspepsia insomnia rheumatism neuralgia liver and kidney complaints and blood diseases. It warns against substitutes and imitations and urges readers to buy the genuine PAINE'S product. Ink price noted.
Bla Steamer Halifax N S March 12 It is reported the Allan Line steamer Waronian left Glasgow Feb 1 for St Johns NB and has not been reported wrecked on Gable island No definite information as there has been no communication with the island since Christmas A steamer near Sable Inland reported a large vessel on the bar A government steamer will be dispatched to investigate.
Actress Mrs Fiske continues to shun interviews and private life details while at the Denison hotel. Tuesday afternoon she rode in an open victoria with Mrs Henry D Pierce, who held the reins. Mrs Fiske wore a long black velvet coat and a high collar as her red hair framed her face.
Laporte Indiana March 12 The city council awarded a contract valued at one hundred thousand dollars for macadam paving to G and Van Deusen and Co of Michigan City.
A fire Tuesday night damaged Heppe's soap factory in Logansport Indiana, causing about $6,000 in losses. Fire crews contained the blaze with no injuries reported.
The Ilinota street tunnel under the Union station in Indianapolis is a constant wet area, described as a shower bath from dripping water. Repairs last summer included asbestos pitch tar paper and cement, plus tile drains, but the tunnel remains waterlogged. Superintendent Zion notes the tunnel sweats like a pitcher on a warm day, with the Columbus exit similarly wet each spring.
Dallas reports the strongest Texas rainfall in over a year on Tuesday breaking the drought. The moisture is valued in millions, improving grain prospects and easing bank loan refusals to farmers.
Madrid dispatch reports on March 12 that Cabinet members led by Sagasta will hand their resignations to the queen regent. It is likely Sener Marrolo will be tasked with forming a new ministry.
New York March 12 Union League Club gossip says Attorney General Knox Secretary Wilson and Private Secretary Cortelyou plan to retire from the president's cabinet.
Burglars blew the safe of the Farmers' bank in Townville New York on Tuesday night and escaped with between 7000 and 8000 dollars. Authorities search for the culprits.
A lengthy discussion of campaign costs, fundraising, and spending among Republican and Democrat hopefuls as primary day nears. Varying figures show some candidates spending heavily while others report modest budgets. Local party leaders, candidates, and supporters forecast outcomes and potential bolstering or bolting of tickets.
The expert examining the late Wm Hofmeister books reports a defalcation of 30 514 91 dollars. Hofmeister former supreme recorder of the Legion of Honor died by his own hand the day after losing re election. Officials say the lodge not crippled and they expect to recover on Hofmeister bonds.
Washington McNabb a Petersburg soldier died in San Francisco. Richard Pearce formerly of Martinsville died in Kansas. Henry Hines a farmer Windfall died suddenly. Bernard Kreimeier 75 Richmond. Mrs Mary J Morris 66 Muncie. Thomas Goens 81 Tipton. Alexander Sires 50 Delphi.
The art association plans to open the museum Sundays 2 to 6 at Sixteenth and Pennsylvania. A New York collection will be exhibited next Sunday. Mrs. Sarah K. Fletcher, widow of Richard Fletcher, will go to her son Charles M. Fletcher in Black Rock Arizona for care, described as mildly insane. A plaster fall in School No. 11 injured Emma Leaky briefly. Commercial club smoke committee will visit Chicago Friday to study devices for enforcement here, invited by Supt. Van Winkle of the Big Four. Indiana ice manufacturers board elected officers W E Siddens, G Manning, and W Bell. insurance rates face a 35 percent rise. A proposal to fight the increase was decided upon.
Abe Edie a well to do citizen was instantly killed in Cameron Missouri on Monday night by Frank Huff aged 12. Edie went to the Huff residence on a friendly errand and the boy alone with his brother believed a burglar was forcing entry. He seized a shotgun fired through the door.
In Huron Indiana on March 12 a blaze consumed Jackson Burton's general store and the Demoss hotel. The total loss is about 10000 dollars with 2000 dollars insured.
William W. Butler father of Amos W. Butler secretary of the State board of charities marks his ninety second birthday at his son’s Irvington residence. Born in 1810 at Brookville Indiana he recalls frontier life and Indian threats while later guiding a banking and manufacturing career. Relatives and family friends join the dinner including Rev J C Burt Dr A W Patterson and Mr and Mrs J P Baker.
Maj. Macklin reports excess enlistments of underage applicants and warns parents against signing permissions. He cites a recent case in Anderson where a mother sought release for her minor son after realizing the commitment. Recruits John Jackson and Charles Chatterton for the Thirteenth Cavalry were sent to Fort Meade Tuesday.
Frank H. Farrell a former Indianapolis traffic chief for the Postal Telegraph in Chicago died in Martinsville on Tuesday from Brights disease. He lay ill three weeks. His brother M. H. Farrell runs a monument business. Sabina H. Hammer mother of Royal C. and Charles L. Hammer has died at 713 East Market Street. funeral from the home Thursday at 2 PM.
A new paper named The Primary launches in Indianapolis on Wednesday two days ahead of the event. It focuses on advertising Republican candidates for nominations and is printed at the Indiana Newspaper Union office. About 35,000 copies will be distributed.
An advertisement claims cold prevention by taking E. W. Grove’s Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The box features Grove’s signature and urges timely use to avoid colds in cold, damp conditions.
A family shares how a friend troubled by coffee caused dyspepsia switched to Postum Food Coffee. After using the beverage strictly per directions the man’s dyspepsia faded, he gained 12 pounds in three months, and the physician husband endorses Postum as healthier than coffee.
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