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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1902

Page

3

Peruna endorsements from former Kansas governor and others

A collection of testimonials from Isaac Sharp ex governor of Kansas and others praising Peruna as an effective catarrh remedy. Letters from Edwin F Whitten and Congressman Phil B Thompson tout its health benefits, claiming it clears nasal discharge, prevents hay fever and strengthens mucous membranes against illness. Dr Hartman offers free advice to users.

Isaac Sharp Edwin F. Whitten Otts St Worcester Mass Peruna Thompson Kentucky Phil B. Thompson Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio

Big Lighting Plant Plan At State House

State house engineer Samuel C. Shutt is receiving bids for a proposed lighting plant to be state operated with a requested appropriation to fund first class work. The plan remains largely undisclosed, but bids are being submitted as the project advances. In Los Angeles Harry Mainhall, actor, dies in St Agnes hospital charity ward. His wife Jeffreys Lewis is in New York. Mainhall once starred with Charles Coghlan and others including Barrymore. death cited as consumption.

State House Samuel C. Shutt Los Angeles Cal Harry Mainhall St. Agnes’ Hospital Jeffreys Lewis New York Mainhall Buffalo Charles Coghlan Barrymore

Norfolk man Thomas Bragg buried in city at expense

Thomas Bragg, 61, of Charleston West Virginia, a grandson of ex president Zachary Taylor, died in jail at Portsmouth on Thursday night from alcoholism and was buried at the city’s expense. A telegram from his brother reads Have no concern in brother Thomas H. Bragg. W. Cc. Brags.

Norfolk Thomas Bragg Charleston W. Va Zachary Taylor Portsmouth Thomas H. Bragg W. Cc

Miss Bes sie Bowen death from overdose of headache tablets

In Covington Indiana Miss Bessie Bowen 18 took 32 headache tablets at one time and died within an hour after convulsions. She had graduated from high school last year and worked as an assistant at the school this year.

Covington Ind Bessie Bowen

Klausmann names Hawekotte deputy surveyor

The question of who will hold a political job is settled. Surveyor-elect Henry Klausmann announced Saturday morning that Harry Hawekotte would remain as his deputy.

Henry ‘Klausmann Harry Hawekotte

Othello at Shortridge High School Hall

Shortridge presents a public dress performance of Othello on November 21 featuring a mixed M T H S and Shortridge cast of 20 with the MT HS orchestra providing music. Proceeds benefit gymnasium funds. Notable roles include Carl Brickert as Othello and Sumner Clancy as Iago with a full production under critics.

Shakespere Shortridge High School Shortridge Indianapolis Noth

Grand Jury to Probe Indianapolis Coal Dealers' Plot

Judge Alford instructed the grand jury on Saturday to investigate rumors of a retail coal dealer combine in Indianapolis aimed at preventing competition and boosting prices. They are to return indictments if the evidence justifies it and to examine claims that wholesale coal dealers were coerced into cutting sales to independent retailers.

Alford Day Indianapolis

Advertising Snippet Promises Results with Dual Phones

A fragment from THE SUN advertises six words per week for Baie ads with results guaranteed. It lists two phone numbers 580 and Office 321-123 E and references Obiost as a contact detail.

Tariff Revision Expected by Next Congress Says Babcock

Congressman Babcock of Wisconsin says voters favor two more years under the Republican administration and anticipate tariff revision by the next Congress. He notes his earlier tariff reduction bill and explains a brief winter session limits actions.

Babcock Washington Wisconsin Republican Congressional Committee

Churchman Estate Equally Divided Among Heirs

The will of Mrs. Anna Churchman who died June 19 probates with an $800000 estate. Frank F Churchman receives the 200 acre Beech Grove farm. 40 acres known as Hillside goes to Nettie Turner Anna L Churchman William T Churchman Edward M Churchman Frank F Churchman Henry C Churchman and Robert M Churchman share the remainder. Executors William F Churchman and Edward M Churchman bond set at $500000.

Anna Churchman Nettie Turner Anna L. Churchman William T.churchman Edward M. Churchman Frank F. Churchman Henry c. Churchman Robert M. Churchman Franklin Township William F. Churchman Edward M.churchman Robert M.churchman

Eight indictments and discharges by grand jury

The grand jury on Saturday morning returned eight indictments and discharged eleven men none linked to grave-robbing. Indicted in jail were William Morgan for grand larceny Henry Waiters for petit larceny James Harris for assault to kill after firing at his wife Mattie Harris Nannie Green for grand larceny over $150 in diamond rings found at Mrs Lupton's Hartford City Denison home Emanuel Kennedy for burglary. Also cited are complaints of disturbances at country churches by men and boys during services with arrests possible for violations on church property. The panel plans to resume grave-robbing cases next week.

William Morgan Henry Waiters James Harris Mattie Harris Nannie Green Denison Lupton Hartford City

Indiana corn crop may top 165 million bushels says statistician

State statistician Johnson estimates the Indiana corn harvest now under way will exceed 165000000 bushels. He asserts September rains have not damaged the crop as much as reported. Most rain damage affected corn that had been cut and shocked.

Johnson Indiana

Caldwell Murder Prosecution Hires Taylor Gronninger

Taylor Gronninger has been employed by parties interested in prosecuting William and Belle Caldwell for the alleged murder of Dave Sullivan. He will assist the prosecuting attorney in the trial which will begin on November 17.

Taylor Gronninger

Thieves Worked the Combination in Goshen Burglary

A gang entered the Goshen Pharmacal Company office Friday night and opened the safe by its combination. They took 315 dollars and fled. No clue to the burglars remains at present.

Goshen, Ind Goshen Pharmacal Impany

Federal building work progresses with brick and stone

Concrete work on the new federal building is finished and brick work on the west side is complete. Granite from Maine is en route for stone laying, with enamel brick interiors in toilets being installed. A masons shortage and brick scarcity slowed progress, but foundations are done and weather will not halt the crew.

Federal Maine

Chicago to Erect Three Skyscrapers At Jackson and Michigan

Chicago plans three new buildings at Jackson Boulevard and Michigan Avenue with a total value of 6.1 million dollars. A 250 thousand dollar Waldorf-Astoria style hotel will replace the Lemora hotel site, while an office tower named Standard will cost 2.88 million and the Chicago University project will cost 1.05 million, completing the trio.

Chicago Jackson

Buffalo doctor indicted for manslaughter in nurse death

Rochester dispatch reports that the grand jury indicted Dr. Leland Dorr Kent of Buffalo on first degree manslaughter in the death of Ethel Blanche Dingle, a Buffalo nurse, tied to a Whitcomb house room in Rochester. Kent, alleged to have plotted a double death, has been held in the county jail since Miss Dingle’s passing.

Rochester N. Y Leland Dorr Kent Buffalo Ethel Blanche Dingle Whitcomb Miss Dingle Kent

Warner's Base Cure Promoted for Kidney and Bladder Health

A newspaper feature presents a free trial bottle offer from Warner's Base Cure for kidney liver bladder and blood diseases. It quotes J L Barker of Stevens Point Wisconsin who claims relief from kidney and bladder trouble after using the product and following doctor recommendations.

Warner J. L. Barker Stevens Point Wis Warner's Safe Cure Co

Warner's Safe Cure advertised for kidney ailments

An Indianapolis Sun advertisement promotes Warner's Safe Cure and Warner's Safe Pills as remedies for kidney, liver, and bladder diseases. It claims a free trial bottle and medical booklet, urges testing with a 24 hour urine sample, warns against substitutes, and notes the product is vegetable and non narcotic.

Warner Warner's Safe Cure Company Rochester Indianapolis Sun Dolly

Market declines in New York with mixed commodities and stocks

The New York market opened with a broad decline around four percent, traders citing deliberate selling and rumors of lower U S steel prices and potential adverse dividend news for anthracite stock. Losses featured St Paul, Reading, U S Steel, and Pennsylvania among others. Sugar rebounded and provided the day’s notable rally as markets closed with a modest uptick.

New York Inov U. S. Steel Chicago St. Paul Sugar Reading Delaware & Hudson Pennsylvania U. P Canadian Pacific New York Central U. S Mo. Pac T. C Erie Steel

Wheat and grain futures narrow mixed in Chicago trade

In Chicago on November 8 a large wheat trade occurred but the market remained narrow with little change. December wheat at NETL. May at 14 7Tic. Corn down about 0.5 to 0.6, December 51 50 or ½, May 114% to 42c. Oats December 30 305c, May 14 313ac. Provisions: January pork 15.2734 to 15.35, lard 9.30 to 9.35, ribs 8.10 to 8.15.

Chicago

New York Dairy Prices and Poultry Rates Displayed

Market listings show pork at 18.50 per unit and lard at 11.35, butter at 21/2 cents, cheese with large at 12 1/2 cents and small at 12 1/2 cents, eggs 24 25 cents, dressed poultry including turkeys 7 13 cents, chickens 9 20 cents, fowls 9 13 cents, ducks 8 1/2 cents, veal 11 1/2 cents, springs 20 22 cents.

Chicago Young Americas Ilic New York Limburger Elgin

Assassination in Lincoln County Claims Webb and Rakes

In Hamlin W Va Nov a man named William Webb was killed in his yard in Lincoln County. His brother in law John Rakes was wounded when a bullet from hillside undergrowth penetrated his arm and passed through Webb. Webb died instantly. Authorities have a crew and bloodhounds on the case tracking the assassin.

Hamlin W. Va William Webb Lincoln County John Rakes Rakes Webb

Vote inquiry swamps secretary of state office

Union Banner Hunt, secretary of state, is inundated with inquiries about the secretary of state vote. Cincinnati paper offers 35000 for the closest guess. Mr Hunt, amid the flood, asked SUN to tell readers to stop. Official results won't be released for at least ten days. No justice of the peace commissions will be issued until all reports are in, which will take several days.

Union Banner Hunt Cincinnati Hunt SUN

State charities conference seeks delegate lists from churches

Cc E Grout secretary of the Charity organization society urges churches and other institutions across the state that expect to send delegates to the state charities conference to complete their lists and submit them promptly.

Cc. E. Grout Charity Organization Society Chariies Conference

Congratulatory Postcard Sent by Supreme Court Clerk

The word is printed on hundreds of postal cards in large full-faced capitals and are being sent out to the Republicans by Robert Brown, clerk of the supreme court. The message is thought at the state house to be a peach.

Robert Brown Clert Supreme Court State House

Indianapolis Bank Clearings and Balances Compared

Indianapolis weekly bank clearings totaled 11406 96.02 with balances of 1017 124.88. In the prior year the corresponding week posted 9587 119.06 in clearings and balances of 1193663.43.

Indianapolis

Sale ads lure readers with year pricing

The Sun prints a terse classified notice promising year length ads at six words for two percent weekly charges. It guarantees results and provides contact: Hoth phones 880 and Office 121 123 E Ohist.

SUN Hoth E. Ohist

Inexpensive SUN liners and phone numbers listed

SUN liners are inexpensive. Results guaranteed: Try them. Both phones 890. Office 121 123 E. Ohio Street.

Ohiost

Cincinnati Market Report Rides Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices

Cincinnati O Nov 8 cattle receipts 140 shippers 4 85 to 5 65 good to choice 4 35 to 5 25 best calves 8 6 hogs receipts 2107 good to choice 6 20 to 6 65 mixed 6 25 to 6 45 sheep receipts 496 extra 3 15 to 3 25 lambs 4 75 to 5 00

Cincinnati

Wheat and Corn Prices and Inspections Report

Market notes show Wheat weaker with various No 2 and No 3 reds and whites listed across track and milling grades. Corn mixed with several No 1 to No 4 whites and yellows and mixed lots, oats steady, hay stronger with new timothy prices. Inspections logged several cars across Wheat Corn and mixed lots, totaling 28 cars with some rejects and no grade notes.

Timothy

Cattle Hogs and Sheep Receipts at Union Stockyards

Union Stockyards reports cattle receipts unchanged and hogs with 5 to 10 cent declines. Hog classes range light 6.00 to 6.65, rough 6.00 to 6.20, mixed 6.10 to 6.70, heavy 6.25 to 6.70, pigs 5.00 to 6.25. Sheep receipts 2,500, steady with native ewes 2.50 to 4.00, westerns 2.75 to 3.90, native lambs 5.50 to 6.00, westerns 5.00 to 5.30.

Grain futures report from Toledo market desk

Wheat cash and futures quoted for December May and Tivac. Corn prices No 3 yellow December 5c May 42c. Oats December 31 16c May 32 14c. Rye No 2 52c. Cloverseed November 46 95 January 7 05 March 7 0244 al sy 8 70.

Tivac

East Buffalo cattle and hogs proper market receipts

East Buffalo New York reports cattle receipts of six cars with top steers $8.25 to $8.50 and shippers $5.00 to $6.50. Hog receipts eight cars with mixed $6.45 to $6.55 and heavy $6.75, sheep and lambs 16 loads with top lambs $5.20 to $6.30 and yearlings $3.90 to $4.00.

Cattle and Hog Prices Movements From East Liberty Market

East Liberty Pa November 7 Cattle receipts light with choice 6.15 to 6.40 per cwt and prime animals up to 6.15 to 6.40. best cows 40 to 55 dollars. Hog receipts 3 percent olds heavy 6.70, mediums 6.46 to 6.55, heavy workers 6.40 to 6.45, pigs 6.25 to 6.45. roughs 5.00 to 6.25. Sheep receipts fair with best weth ers 3.00 to 3.55, good mixed 3.30 to 3.50, choice lambs 5.10 to 5.35, common to good 3.00 to 5.00.

Eesseces East Liberty

Rental notice for 6 room cottage near E Washington St

Nice new six room cottage with bath, under one block from E Washington Street car line. Rent only 1909 dollars with easy terms. Handy and Baker, 40 Lemcke. For rent also a large barn at 115 North Alabama.

E. Washington St Handy & Baker Lemcke

Coal Price List From Various Mines and Regions

Retail prices show anthracite and smokeless coal per ton or per bushel across multiple mines and regions. Prices range from $1.50 for Hocking Valley coke lump to $11.00 for Connellsville coke per ton, with many regional figures like Pittsburg, Raymond, Luhrig, and Indiana slack and blast prices noted. The list reflects diverse grades including lump, crushed, and Nut and slack varieties, with several entries around $4 to $6 per unit and higher for select coke products.

Jackson Pittsburg Raymond Winifrede Kanawha Luhrig Brazil Block Green County Indiana Blossburg Hocking Valley West Virginia Connellsville

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