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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1902
Page
5
Powsey Absolutely Pure royal baking powder is praised as ideal for delicate cookery and everyday meals. The ad notes three generations have used Royal Baking Powder and that it is employed by top families nationwide. Royal Baking Powder Co., New York.
A murder on a lawn draws detective Hendricks to investigate Montcastle’s death. A revolver, a burned match, and footprints guide the probe while a bloodhound is used. Suspicion falls on Ralph Benton amid missing papers and insurance, with a staged psychic demonstration shaping the inquiry.
Hendricks and Lampkin infiltrate the old three story Kola house through a padded door and dark hall. They disguise themselves with a cambric domino preparing to witness a staged event inside, while cautiously avoiding recognition. The plan unfolds as the front door opens and the city noise fades away.
Supreme court on Friday dismissed the state case against Frank M Wright indicted by the Marion county grand jury on filling bottles bearing the Indianapolis brewing company trademark with beer. The lower court quashed the indictment and the high court ruled the indictment faulty though not questioning the law’s constitutionality.
A benefit night is planned Tuesday at the Grand Opera House for Frank Fisher the vaudeville actor recovering at St Vincent's hospital. His wife Gladys Clark supported by Elks members will perform as others donate acts to help cover doctors bills hotel and living costs. Fisher's hereditary gum disease has kept him from returning to the stage and his family faces heavy expenses while he fights to recover in Indianapolis.
In Darkin county two families clash as Tom Warren and Mary Gray, once like siblings, feud over a county fair prize for a giant squash. Their secret rivalry grows from jealousy and pride as they tend near the fence, each hoping the other’s vine will fail. The town watches as the feud turns into a comic battlefield of vines and vanity.
A reader from 343 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis testifies that Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills cured his shaky nerves and helped him work again, recommending the medicine as steadying and effective. The ad notes the pills are sold in boxes at local dealers and Buffalo, New York.
A fragment from an Ansonian Meteor style column lampoons local life with playful lines on voters in suits and new money, a Midland railroad upgrade, and rambunctious anecdotes. It notes Teal railroad plans, celebrates peculiar nicknames, and shares small humor about hats, church entertainments, and a color blind prank.
In labor circles the Electrical workers union campaigns for the International convention in Indianapolis after Salt Lake City won by one ballot in a referendum. Opponents say east coast travelers would raise rail fares and bias results. organizers believe five locals can force another vote, boosting Indianapolis' chances. Cab drivers union No 345 plans a masquerade ball December 9 at Cleveland club hall. Hood's Sarsaparilla touts unimpeachable testimony for blood disease treatment. Place ads for sale notices in THE SUN at two cents per six words. office contact 121 122 E Ohio St and phones 880.
Hundreds of pupils from Andrew Jackson school join in a Friday strike demanding reinstatement of Jane McKeon, suspended for alleged insubordination. More than 500 students gathered outside the school while a 23 member committee planned calls on Mayor Harrison and other officials.
Gen. Jake Smith faces reinstatement after a planned review in Washington. The Philippine War order to kill and burn led to his trouble, and he visited with his attorney here Friday for a lengthy discussion with Senator Hanna.
Mrs Jennette Wilber of Big Spring Wisconsin endured twenty two years of indigestion and suffering. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring her health after a gradual but complete recovery. The ad claims the pills treat indigestion and related ailments, offering fifty cents per bottle or six for two dollars and a half from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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