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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1902

Page

2

Unknown Veteran Run Down by Street Car in Indianapolis

An unidentified man, possibly a veteran named Patterbon from the countryside near Indianapolis, was struck by a West Washington Street car at Washington street and Senate avenue at 11 p.m. He staggered into the path of the vehicle and was ground under the wheels. The mangled corpse, with limbs torn and head crushed, was moved to the city morgue. witnesses failed to identify him.

W.washington-St Washington-st Senate Ave W. Washington-st Patter- Bon Indianapolis Washington St Senateave George C. Fee Jacob Roller Schenk

Indianapolis Officers in Full Dress Patrol Voters Scene

In full dress, Indianapolis police mingle with voters to deter disturbances. No saloons are to open and officers ensure orderly conduct as voters cast ballots.

Indianapolis

The Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted as Safer Alternative

A columnist criticizes routine hospital operations for hemorrhoids and promotes Pyramid Pile Cure as a simple, painless home remedy sold for fifty cents. The ad claims many patients could be cured without surgery and notes a mailing offer for a free informational book from Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall Michigan.

Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Micn

South-Side Church Play Promises Homemaker Moral

Emanuel Baptist Church Ladies Aid to present a play titled Three Glasses a Day at the hall on Shelly Street and Virginia Avenue Wednesday night. The event aims to support the church and address the broken home theme.

Shelby-st Virginia Ladies’ Aid Society Emanuel Baptist Church

Notable incidents flood past week in scattered reports

Brief clippings describe robberies in Barberton and Clinton, a deputy sheriff killing two outlaws in Oklahoma, a grandstand collapse fatalities in Chicago and a murder in West Virginia. Reports from Des Moines and Salem note robberies and shootings. A Cuban congress reconvenes as President Palma claims prosperity and a Paris duel ends with minor injuries.

Real estate dealer Charles Bohlen slain in West Side botched robbery

Chicago report says Charles Bohlen 68, a real estate dealer, fought four burglars in a West Side saloon. He refused to surrender and was shot in the stomach during the struggle. Robbers rifled the cash register and fled. Bohlen died at County Hospital shortly after.

Chicago Chas, Bohlen Bohlen Bohien

Labor Leaders Debate Mitchell Reception Roles

The Mitchell reception in the Mitchell home is expected to be organized by labor, with individual members in favor, while the Board of Trade and Commercial Club may refrain from official participation to avoid a precedent. An officer warned that accepting an outsider could set an awkward future precedent, though not reflecting disfavor toward Mr Mitchell.

John Mitchell The Board of Trade Commercial Club Central Labor Union Mitchell

Boers Set Needs At 40 Million For 1908

London reports the British treasury department estimates the Boers require 40 million dollars for the year ending March 31, 1908. Details show 35 million for burghers to restore homes, 10 million for losses to others, and 15 million for government loans.

London Treasury Department of Great Britain

Dr Shoop Rheumatic Cure promises free trial and mail order

A historical advertisement claims Dr Shoop cures rheumatism by blood cleansing, offering six bottles for 5.50 with a money back guarantee if it fails. It requests only mailed postal card or letter for an order and a free book on the disease. The pitch cites thousands of cures and urges readers to act without drugs.

Enon Shoop Racine Wis Cranitonic Hair Food CO Broadway

Bishop Chatard to mark twenty fifth anniversary in Indianapolis

The silver jubilee of Bishop Chatard, consecrated May 12, 25 years ago, will be observed in Indianapolis. Appointed by Pope Leo XIII, he first led the diocese when it was Vincennes. A public celebration is possible, with many U S bishops and priests who studied at the American College in Rome expected to attend.

Chatard Indianapolis Leo XIII Rome Indiana Vincennes Bishop Chatard Heer American College United States

Fogarty Rises Amid Voter Confidence Across Southside

Expressions of support for W. M. Fogarty the democratic candidate for the legislature were heard across the Southside on Tuesday. Analysts predict his election with strong union labor backing noted by speakers and locals.

Southside W. M. Fogarty Fogarty

Board of Trade Resists Consolidation With Commercial Club

At a Monday meeting the Board of Trade rejected a consolidation plan with the Commercial Club despite a $40,000 offer for the Board of Trade building routed through Gavin Payne of Security Trust. George G. Tanner argued members would lose by merging the board assets with the club’s $115 mortgage. Smiley N. Chambers said no consolidation report was ready and promised details at a future session.

Commercial Club Board of Trade Gavin Payne The Security Trust Company George G. Tanner Smiley N. Chambers Committee On Consolidation

Births and Deaths and Marriages List

Souis and Minnie Wessel 932 W Twenty-ninth st a boy. Percy and Lilly Tall 3082 N Capitol ave a girl. George W Gibson Irving st bos. O and Mary Butterfield Irvington boy. Frank P and Pearl McClellan 1975 Ludlow st a girl. Emil A and Francis Neumister 1503 Delossst a boy. Joe and akte Duffy 305 W McCarty st a boy. Richard and Sallie Goddy 745 Chicago st a girl. Edward and Bertha Pake 2159 Massachusetts ave a boy. Henry and B Brier Center township hov. Walter and Ida Moll 840 E Georgia Infant Bowman 4 days 182 N Ala Clarence A Hobbs 28 days 209 S Noblest inanition. Luther Henson 20 months 123 Decatur st inanition. Infant West 12 days 535 W Merrill st mitral insufficiency. Morgan Parks 9 months City hospital spinal meningitis. Herbert Pfaffenberger 5 623 W St Clair st meningitis. Edith Richards 25 1228 Olive st gastritis with cardiac paralysis. Payton Williams and Ada Snowden Alex G Patterson and Janie C De Knoblough. Charles Kemp and Magegle Harrison. Nathaniel J Nealis and Mary G Nealis. Joseph Ketts and Ida Murphy. Joseph W Marsh and Nellie G Bond. Patrick J OConnor and Mary C Berke.

Bowman Clarence A. Hobbs Luther Henson Decaturst Infant West Payton Willams Ada Snowden Alex. G. Patterson Janie C. de Knoblough Charles Kemp Magegle Harrison Nathaniel J. Nealis Mary G. Nealis Joseph Ketts Ida Murphy Joseph W. Marsh Nellie G. Bond Patrick J. O'Connor Mary C. Berke

Panacea Ad Claims PAZO OINTMENT Cures Skin Ailments

The ad asserts PAZO OINTMENT can cure ringworm fetter old ulcers and sores and skin diseases including pimples and blackheads with a money back guarantee. Price shown as 60 cents.

Fast Time to Detroit by Lake Erie Western and Wabash

Train schedule notes depart Indianapolis at 12 40 p m and reach Detroit by 8 10 p m via the Lake Erie Western and Wabash routes.

Detroit Lake Erie Western and Wabash Roads Indianapolis

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertised

An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims to soothe pain, soften gums, relieve wind colic, and cure diarrhoea, with a price of twenty five cents per bottle.

Real Estate Classifieds For Sale Spotlight

Property listings appear in the Real Estate column on pages six and seven of The Sun. For Sale and Miscellaneous sections highlight various ads and notes. Prices and details vary across items in these classifieds.

the Sun THE SUN

Whipping Post Sentences Spark Ontario Court Ruling

Windsor Ontario reports the first post whipping sentence in years. David Valandry, 21, was convicted of criminally assaulting a girl and condemned to a ten year penitentiary plus two lashes at the post after serving two months and again at the end of his term. Jeff Ganshorn seeks death after a failed self harm attempt in Crestline Ohio. He injured himself with a needle and bottle and lies critically ill.

Windsor Ont David Valandry Horne Valandry

Bargain Men’s Wear At Eagle Store Indianapolis

Strong value priced men’s suits overcoats pants hats and workwear advertised for Tuesday and Wednesday November 4th and 5th at Strauss & Co Indianapolis. Offers include cant rip em overalls and low prices on youth and boys clothing with guaranteed satisfaction and refunds. Rail fare refunds noted for merchants association members.

Sweet, Orr & Co Httle Big Boys Merchants” Association Strauss &Co Washington At Indianapolis Ind

Merchants Association Endorses Coliseum Plan

At a Monday night meeting the Merchants Association endorsed the Coliseum project after a lengthy discussion of the recent horse show. President Ford L. Mayer will appoint a committee to plan a Coliseum company and report at a special association meeting when there is news.

Merchants’ Association Ford L. Mayer

Switchmen seek wage increase and extra crew member

Railroad division superintendents and local switchmen's union reps meet Friday night to demand higher pay. Current rates run 2 to 5 cents for day and 24 to 26 cents an hour for night work. They seek 30 to 32 cents day and 24 to 26 cents night, plus one more man per switch engine crew to reduce grade crossing accidents.

Chicago

Trainmen killed in B&O collision near Cumberland

Three train crew members Curtis Sngram and Nicholson died in a B and O collision near Cumberland Maryland. Two other trainmen were injured as authorities investigated the wreck.

Cumberland Méd Curtis Sngram Nicholson Here Tuesaday

Carbolic acid burns man in Omaha dispatch

A Sun dispatch from Omaha Nebraska reports Chartes Stewart, said to be from Shetanapolis, was burned by carbolic acid thrown in his face by a man who attacked him. The incident is described in brief as an assault with chemical exposure.

Charles Stewart the Sun Omaha Neb Chartes Apolis Stewart

For Sale Miscellaneous Items Listed in Sun Ad

Sun newspaper listing shows various items for sale including household goods and collectibles. Prices and contact details vary by item.

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