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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1903
Page
6
Advertisements tout Pyramid Pile Cure with testimonials from Detroit and Windsor users claiming complete and permanent relief from piles after short courses. Messages emphasize rapid cleansing and soothing effects, urging readers to try the product via Marshall Michigan and similar distributors.
Minister Beaupre reports great excitement and a potential revolution in Bogota. He was authorized by the state department to depart on leave and notes a request from the Colombian foreign office for an explanation on U.S. Panama actions, saying the policy speaks for itself.
Henry J Jasper, 48, an Englishman, has disappeared from his Delaware Street boarding house. Police search continues as he left Indianapolis with no clothes or money. Disappearance viewed as suspicious amid scant details and last known location in Indiana.
Prof Finders Petrie reports discoveries from Abydos excavation depth nine feet reveals ruins of ten successive temples dating from about 500 to 5,000 years ago. An ivory statue of Cheops is found, offering new insight into the great pyramid era and the enduring Egyptian civilization.
Paris reports the government pawnshop pledged over 400000 watches and more than 70000 wedding rings last year. The figures reflect heavy reliance on pawns for jewelry in the capital's lending institution.
In New York during the week of December 3 a beauty show will stage an international contest. Prizes total $1,000 for the top woman chosen by popular vote, with two $1.00 prizes for men. About 100 competitors will be judged as they pose on Fourth Avenue in staged costumes with a black velvet backdrop and calcium lights. The first night will feature rosters of seamen and men, followed by groups of 14 contestants. health and fitness trends are noted in the event. A 5 year old from New Jersey reportedly aims for the $1.00 prize.
Mes. Mandhe Chesebrough Beat alverced wife of Roland B. Motineux will appear at Froctor's theater Monday night Nov 1 engaged for one week at 1000 dollars a week Mrs Stott will sing twice daily and in Sunday concerts
A social feud erupts as Mrs. Herman Calrichs and Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish are not invited to a Roxbury wedding. The row widens with Mrs. Astor backing the guest list boycott and a Newport dinner conflict resurfacing, threatening an extended social clash. The dispute centers on who is deemed worthy of New York society invitations and the influence of Mrs. Astor.
Hungarian labourer Rudolf Tyrehz, employed to help erect a log barn, struck a pillar in a heated quarrel with his farmer employer and toppled the structure. The pillar collapsed trapping Tyrehz and he died in the wreck.
Indiana avenue residents near Bright avenue reported a missing infant. searchers used fishing hooks and lines but found nothing. Mrs. Oscar Mowday claimed a baby was never lost. Separately, Encel C. Kretner sues Bemis Indianapollo bag company for 20000 after arm injury at a cylinder press causing amputation. Harry F.R. Wood declared insane by Squire Brout, claiming wealth and horses in Kentucky.
On Wall Street, steady American holdings in London. Pennsylvania Steel sells 0,000 tons of rails to Motex railroad. In Arabia, $2.532 ton. Currency movement liquid. six solid gas companies, four lack franchise. Bond demand dull but firming hints. Railroads show mixed gains. banks report loan rises and reserves shifts. Numerous Indiana and regional securities listed with varied prices. overall market tone cautious.
A syndicated mix of brief notes reports strikes and labor moves across cities from Kansas City to Pittsburg and Birmingham. Reports cover Colorado strike waves halted steel orders at Enslow, trolley crashes in Dayton, hog disease in Columbus, and a Yale student arrest in New Haven. Also listed are New York market prices for pork and sugar, Chicago grain futures, and a Columbus football injury with a hospital transfer.
Antique ad copy markets multiple pants styles with pricing and sizing notes. Mentions dress pants, woolen cames, sashes, and heavy ling- 1aroy items. Emphasizes value for “best dollar pants” across all sizes and finishes.
New York November 16 The horse show is now in full swing at Madison Square Garden. W C Whitney calls the present show the greatest. Prices total over 2900 dollars. The duke and duchess of Roxburghe will attend the show one or more nights.
Disjointed notes report Indiana figures Charles Welker and G A Wilson in Libertyville with postmaster roles. Senator Emoct declines polygamy concerns while Tim protests loom. Landis seeks 15000 toward Kokomo public building. Forto Rico governor nomination urged. Manila reports kill and woundings near Jolo. Lawrence County farmers face a December crop issue.
Indiana live stock reports show mixed pricing across cattle and hogs with good to prime steers and heifers listed at 1.18 to 1.50 per pound, cows and bulls steady to higher, while sheep and lambs hold near steady. Pittsburg yard notes receipts around 190 cattle and 28 loads of sheep and lambs with prime hogs around 6.00 to 6.50 per hundredweight.
Unfixed worsted wool suitings offered at eight dollars for a quality line. Readable portion shows price and product type with location 149.
Bleached table damask and table linen entries describe wide widths from 58 to 72 inches with varieties including pure linen, mercerized finishes, and prices around $1.0 to $100 quality. Several items note half bleached and German linen origins with multiple colorfast and finish descriptors.
A newspaper ad promotes a great sale on linen napkins towels and toweling from Adkins and other brands. Bleached satin damask napkins 22 inches square per dozen, half bleached linen napkins 15 inches squares, and hemstitched towels with pure linen or damask finishes are offered with various per dozen or per item pricing.
A compact advertisement lists wash day items and household goods including wash boards, cloth baskets, floor mops, clothes lines, parlor broom, water pails, outfits for laundry, and cleaning products. Items are described with quality grades and prices, highlighting a sale or stock availability. Strong entities include Wash Day Needs, Curtain Stretchers, Clothes Lines, Parlor Broom, Gold Dust, and Tandy Laundry Soap.
The Toledo grain market shows mixed futures with wheats and corns listed, including November and December options. Prices for No 2 red winter and white varieties appear steady to varied, with futures and spot bids, plus oat and hay figures and several car load inspections.
On Tuesday at the Bargain Counter a large stock of men s heavy underwear merino garments and plush lined shirts and drawers is offered in assorted sizes and colors. The Arar Store on West Washington Street promotes a special pants sale featuring jeans pants triple stitched in all sizes.
On Tuesday's bargain counter the Star Store at 34 37% Washington st advertises heavy unnerwest tents and on sale extra heavy phrah lined Bhiry and Drusera odd lots. Many wool and blends in assorted colors and sizes are promised though all sizes may not be available. Take share of any garment for 3c.
A local clothing event promotes jeans and wool pants with discounted prices. The notice touts triple-needle seams, deluxe fabrics, and bulk offers on corduroy pants, with regular prices cited as a guide and additional discounts for early buyers.
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