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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1902
Page
3
A little telegraph device at the Indianapolis station links with 44 city stations and Western Union to relay urgent messages. Police say rapid cross-town communication allows quicker arrests, with lost children and crimes traced faster than old messenger methods.
Hall Caine in New Haven comments on American newspaper interviewers. He notes they seek startling descriptions of interviewees and epigrammatic remarks. He contrasts American and English reporters training, calling for skilled writing and word arrangement in America.
The piece argues nature’s penalties for poor eating persist, causing discomfort and illness. It praises Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for healing stomach disease and aiding digestion, citing a Kansas man whose chronic fever and catarrh improved after using the remedy.
In Denver on November 7 Tharp M Keener and Lizzie Keener face a divorce suit after repeated sales of family property including poultry. Mrs Keener complains her husband sold her Plymouth Rock and Cochin China chickens and other items, prompting the impending divorce filing and minor accompanying charges.
In Muncie Indiana on November 7 the Manufacturers' Fuel Company formed by gas belt manufacturers filed articles of incorporation with capital stock of 250000. It will immediately close a deal for 2700 acres of Sullivan county coal lands at 148500, with coal delivered to the factories at mining cost.
Chicago theater managers received a telegram delaying Pietro Mascagni’s planned presentation of several operas, changing next week’s program at the Auditorium.
Wealthy real estate dealer John Underhill, once married to Grace Dent Knight four days after a June divorce from Esther H. Leonard, faces a separation suit from Grace. He reveals lingering affection for Esther and his two sons, while Grace cites estrangement and notes a damaging letter exchange. The case hinges on alimony and custody issues as court actions unfold in New York.
In Omaha on November 7 investigators suspect Rev W C Rabe or Miss Augusta Busch turned on gas while alone in the church vestibule. They were found dead in each other's arms. A clipping in Miss Busch's effects titled Holy kiss causes discord reports a Minnesota pastor scandal. The minister leaves a widow in Ohio.
An article criticizes routine surgical treatment for hemorrhoids and promotes Pyramid Pile Cure as a simple, painless alternative. It claims many operations are unnecessary and cites cures by the product, sold for fifty cents in suppository form. The Pyramid Drug Co. of Marshall, Michigan offers a free booklet by mail.
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