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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1901
Page
3
A Rochester era newspaper ad from the R. T. Booth Co. of Ithaca promotes HYOMEI as a dry air germicide inhaled for five to ten minutes daily to prevent and treat catarrhal colds. It claims quick relief, no digestive side effects, and offers complete outfits for $1.00 and trial kits.
Buck Wheeler the Warwick county murderer, slated for execution February 8 in Michigan City, was transported via Indianapolis on Wednesday. He was moved with his brother in law Flo killed, then locked at the police station while deputies secured tickets on the L B E W. The party departed at 12 20.
A boxing program at Qda fellows hall Indiana avenue and West street promises six round bouts between Fred Blackburn of Indianapolis and S C Sherod of Chicago, another six rounds pitting Jim Glasgow of Duluth against Kid Blackburn of Indianapolis, plus six rounds Jim Watts of Louisville versus Shine Russell of Indianapolis, ending with a ten round main event George Ross of Louisville versus L Smith of Indianapolis. The card is billed as fast and furious.
The Y M C A basketball team provides a 15 point handicap to all local schedule opponents. They will participate in the Chicago tournament in December. Frank Long is named manager and Hal Reed serves as secretary.
City editor reports executive committee of the Indiana State Funeral Directors Association met at Hotel English on Tuesday to arrange programs for next year’s meeting.
Mrs Aaron Medron of Savannah Georgia reports relief from piles after using Pyramid Pile Cure. She claims the product cured her condition since her first child six years ago and recounts avoiding surgery. Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan offers the cure and a free mailed booklet Causes and Cure.
G. W. Palmer of Seymour was robbed of 375 dollars after three men lured him with a bet and a fake detective badge. Palmer posted a cash bond to release a supposed prisoner, received back 5 dollars and his ticket, and later learned the officer had vanished with the money at police headquarters.
In Morehead Kentucky on November 6 the election passed quietly except for two precincts Pine Grove and Pearce. Shumate stabbed five times during a dispute with Hogge and his three sons who fired pistols. none fatally. At Pearce David Jones and William Morris clashed with Jones mortally wounding Morris who had shot Jones previously. Jones had been acquitted of murder last Saturday.
The Sun reports coal dealers struggle to deliver fuel as cold weather bites. John Smith of Island Coal Co. says demand outpaces carriers and extra charges appear. Myers of A B Meyer & Co. notes 35 teams operate day and night, yet fuel remains in yards but unavailable to customers. Smaller dealers exploit the crisis for profit as homes freeze.
Breunig may seek a temporary loan up to $100,000 to cover year end bills after receiving $48,000 from the prior administration. He expects current year tax receipts to cover the loan plus interest due December 2, with exact excess still uncertain. A meeting with the mayor followed Wednesday morning discussions on the situation.
The Eastern building company of Indianapolis is incorporated with capital stock of 80000 dollars. Directors include David Gibson Edgar C Woolgar and J S Cruse. Articles signed by Charles E Barrett in addition to the directors. Of the stock 40000 is common and 340000 preferred.
A crowd of about two hundred Italians burned Richard Croker in effigy on the Bowery Tuesday night in New York City. The event underscores growing tension between immigrant communities and political figures.
Ida Prigger files for divorce from Ed Prigger alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. The complaint cites hostile conduct and seeks dissolution of marriage with alimony or support as applicable under local law.
Astrology reading for Wednesday November 6 notes men born today will be quick clever and headstrong. They are advised to seek work with others as few may get along with them, predicting success through collaboration.
The list records births and family details including William and Sarah McCulley in S74 Virginia Avenue with twin girls, E. J. and Helen Robison with a boy, and multiple other newborns and addresses. It also lists marriages including Talbert B. Fox with Lettie Brewer and several other couples such as Addison W. Ball with Julia McCarter and John Wesley McFarland with Wilhelmina Suhr.
The record lists multiple properties and services with owners and addresses. Entries include frame houses, brick stables, cellars, additions, repairs, and two brick buildings on a plant premises, with monetary values ranging from $50 to $8,000. Notable names include W. S. Mellis, Henry Helm, and Mary C. Anderson among others.
A dated promotional piece extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims fast relief for symptoms like heaviness, belching, fatigue, and blues, promises better digestion and sleep, and notes the medicine costs 50 cents per full size package sold by druggists.
A collection of endorsements for Peruna from public figures and private individuals. Congressman Wilber speaks to its reputation while C F Given of Sussex and Edward Laws of Crown Point share gains against catarrh. Julian Weisslitz of Buffalo credits Peruna with restoring his singing voice and wellness. Readers urged to seek Dr Hartman for free guidance.
The fragment reports that fire and heat quotes verse have led two men into trouble this week, reflecting moral panic or social concern in a local context. The text is incomplete but implies disciplinary or sensational consequences for the two individuals.
Governor Durbin called the New York election result magnificent beyond expression and said his mail was too heavy today for words. He raised his hands in exasperation while reacting to the outcome.
Each member of the State board of education now personally reviews every question for teachers exams. The board meets at the state house and increases scrutiny compared to prior practice where committees and individuals did most of the work.
Bulletin from Pekin reports Li Hung Chang is dying with physicians giving up hope. The famous Chinese statesman’s condition is dire as November 6 details surface.
The Board of Safety will meet Friday morning to appoint the police superintendent and other officers. President English is expected back Thursday night. A charge against Patrolman Ward for being drunk on duty was filed Tuesday, but no action will occur until Captain English returns.
The state asks the Supreme Court to uphold the 1897 law allowing brewers or bottlers to keep property in bottles marked with the owner’s name. Marion county grand jury indicted several men for selling such bottles from Indianapolis Brewing Co. The indictments were quashed and an appeal followed. State attorneys include Attorney General, Ruckelshaus, Kealing, Hugg, Watson, and Woollen.
In a circuit court filing Wednesday a divorce action featured a cross-complaint by Beechum's wife alleging adultery and in cest. Beechum was accused of brutal conduct by five daughters and a stepdaughter. The case was continued to await the wife’s further testimony.
Indianapolis November 6 cattle receipts about 1000 with mixed grades from prime export steers to good cows. hogs receipts 6500 with heavy to light categories and prices from 5.55 to 5.80. sheep receipts 809 with lambs and ewes priced from 2.00 to 4.30 per 100 pounds and stockers at 1.50 to 2.50.
Advertisers can earn by placing Real for Estate notices in The Sun on all pages daily, especially Saturdays, leveraging the paper's wide reach.
At the Interstate Stock Yards in Indianapolis on November 6 hog receipts reached about 1,000 with 800 shipments. Quotations spanned good to choice and medium to heavy, mixed grades for lightweights and common to good pigs. Prices quoted in the 4.35 to 5.65 range with several variations noted.
Chicago grain and livestock prices show minor declines with wheat futures down around three cents for December and December oats and corn off small amounts. Provisions list pork near 14.95 per barrel and lard around 8.6, while eggs and butter hold steady with various grade quotes. Dairy and cheese prices display modest moves among creamery and other varieties.
Wheat holds steady with No 2 red at 72c and milling freight at 72c. Corn firm with No 4 white 57 59c and various white yellow and mixed grades around 56 60c. Oats steady with No 2 white 39 40c. Hay weak with No 1 timothy 11.50 12.0. Inspections list cars: Wheat No 2 red four total, Corn No 4 white one and No 2 yellow five total six, Hay No 2 timothy two cars and No 3 prairie one car.
The listing details bids and prices for turkeys ducks geese spring chickens eggs cheese butter hides tallow and various coffees sugars flours and beans. Also included are produce prices for cabbage onions oranges lemons coconuts pineapples cranberries and potatoes with per unit and per bushel rates across multiple grades and brands.
The item shows multiple coal and coke prices by type and size. Fancy Mathews and Crescent brands list per half ton and per ton rates. Indiana and Green County entries include per bushel and per ton equivalents with miscellaneous small charges.
The advertisement catalogs extensive prices for ham, bacon, lard, sausages, fresh pork and beef cuts, seafood, alcohol, and chemicals. Notable items include bellies and sides of bacon, fresh loins and tenderloins, oysters and clams, frogs legs and shrimps, plus chemicals like morphine and quinine with per ounce or per gallon rates. The list reflects a late 19th or early 20th century wholesale pricing catalog.
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