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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1901
Page
6
Historical ad copy touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as effective for nasal catarrh bronchitis and throat catarrh. Endorsed by patients Benton Casanova and a Pittsburgh physician, the tablets claim no opiate or cocaine content and are sold by druggists for 60 cents a box.
New York on November 12 reports a dramatic operation by Dr. Gottlieb Sternberg of New York. Isadore Levine, thirteen, once deemed idiotic since birth, has had a circular piece removed from the left skull, relieving pressure and allowing the brain to function normally. The patient is said to be recovering and receiving education.
Dis jointed notes indicate the Retail Grocers' Association plans a week of protests to close all grocery stores for a day and then resume Sunday openings. Reported discord among northern and southern factions suggests incomplete agreement and uncertain timing for a full return to normal operations.
An explosion at the Label Iron Works in Steubenville Ohio on Monday killed three men James Edward Simpson and William Van. The blast occurred at the plant causing fatalities among workers and prompting investigations by local authorities.
Fragmentary notice titled To the Public announces a short public request or proclamation. The text is incomplete with unclear instructions and missing dates or locations. No identifiable individuals or organizations are discernible from the readable portion.
John J Reagan lies critically ill at his home in Palestine Texas. He is noted as the last surviving member of Jefferson Davis's cabinet and a prominent Southern figure from the Civil War era. Reagan served in Congress, held Confederate posts, aided Reconstruction, and helped author interstate commerce reforms.
Director Taylor has drafted plans for the world’s fair site labor force. He expects 7000 to 8000 workers, including lithographers, designers, sculptors, mural painters, engineers, timekeepers, watchmen, draftsmen, clerical staff, hydraulic engineers, decorators, welders, railway personnel, tree planters, lumber movers, graders, steel inspectors, landscape architects, millwrights, and superintendents of buildings and structural work.
Mrs Elizabeth Crannan resigns after years as matron at the City dispensary. Gov Durbin shows little enthusiasm for pardoning George M Ray Shelbyville editor boodler. O Connell club Knights of Father Mathew ball set for Thursday at Tomlinson hall. Indianapolis grocers attend Board of Trade meeting Tuesday at 8 pm to discuss vital issues. Louis Ludlow heads to Washington to join the Sentinel as correspondent, a familiar figure to The Sun readers earlier.
In Stroudsburg Pennsylvania John Bosgard, a merchant, was married recently. A serenade delegation arrived at his home to honor the couple. Bosgard was seized by unknown captors placed in a carriage and driven away for six hours before being released to return to his frightened bride Miss Anna Heintz.
Thomas Haton of Pittsburg nodded off 120 feet above the sidewalk in a Trinity church chair. A rescuing party was sent, the contractor faced scare and expense, and Haton was discharged for sleeping on duty after being found in a low woke state.
Joe Ferriter a known figure to police was jailed Monday on charges of grand larceny and pocket picking after detectives tied him to a stolen 27 dollars from Navins drug store and a 20 dollar bill change in O Briens restaurant. Ferriter says he got a 25 check from a Michigan City brother who is in prison for a murder. Will Smith, a painter 38 Senate Avenue, was arrested Monday morning for purported foitering and denies involvement.
Indianapolis ministers debate capital punishment for Joseph D. Keith. Clergymen advocate the Mosaic law standard and support hanging or electrocution, arguing the crime warrants the death penalty and police must enforce it to protect society.
South Chicago begins a crusade to elevate railroad crossings amid 11 at grade crossings. City officials argue elevated tracks will reduce danger to residents and seek action from authorities to remove fatal risks in the grade crossings dense area.
In Chicago suburbs anger grows over grade crossings as 50 accidents since July spark calls for action. A 19 member committee works with two aldermen to push relief after years of track elevation and fatalities. The case mirrors Indiana legal debates on similar ordinances.
Mark Eng a Muncie resident nicknamed a China man presented satisfactory evidence to U S Commissioner Moores that he has a right to be in the United States and was released from jail. The cases of Mark Eng and Mark Yem were continued until November 20 to allow them to obtain witnesses.
Voters of the Eleventh ward Center township are informed that Philip Nugars apply to Marion county Board of Commissioners at the December 1901 term for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with drinking on premises. The business is a room facing east on Russell Ave at the northwest corner of Russell Ave and McCarty St in Indianapolis.
In a notice to Marion county authorities ABE POLASKI applies at the December 1901 term for a license to sell intoxicating malt and spiritous liquors in less than five gallon quantities with on premise drinking. The business is described as a room fronting east on Virginia Ave on the first floor of a two story brick building at lot 50 in Bradshaw Holmes subdivision outlet 100, northwest corner of Virginia Ave and Bradshaw St in Center Township Ward 13 Indianapolis.
Notice to voters of the Tenth ward Center township Marion county Indiana that Lester Secttor will apply to the board of county commissioners at its December term 1901 for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in less than five gallons per sale with on premises drinking allowed. The business premises face north on Washington Street on the first floor of a three story brick building located 16 1014-12 feet west and 16 1014-12 feet off the east side of Lot 3 in square 63 in Indianapolis. Ward 10.
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