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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1902
Page
3
A Canton printer Mr William Lichtenwalter testifies that after twenty years with piles he is now cured for two years. He says the Pyramid Pile Cure, sold for fifty cents, cured him and invites others to request the firm’s book on pile causes and cures.
In Racine Wisconsin armed citizens patrol streets nightly seeking a man dubbed the hugger who has attacked five women in the past week. Victims describe a tall well dressed man with a brown overcoat and fedora. two assaults left injuries and authorities fear possible murder.
Portland Indiana farmer Al Sheffer, a wealthy and prominent local figure, has been arrested on suspicion of being the feared "Peeping Jack" terrorizing women in the area. He denies the accusation, claiming he is not the perpetrator.
Smithfield Indiana November 18 Muncie sportsmen have killed the last deer in this part of the state. It was an old lame pet belonging to farmer John Cooper. He is greatly grieved by the loss, noting the animal was as lame as a cow.
The Huntington brewery safe was blown open Monday night with nitro glycerine. Bales of hoops were placed to deaden the sound, burglars secured $1235 and a diamond stud valued at 125 dollars, then escaped. The burglary was not discovered until workers arrived. In Richmond, Mrs. A C Ford lost a leg after falling from a stepladder nearby.
New York November 18 nearly all large railroads plan wage increases affecting about 630,000 workers. The expected annual rise totals around 17 million dollars as major lines including Pennsylvania New York Central West Shore Missouri Pacific Texas Pacific Rio Grande Lake Shore and more lift pay. The larger payroll base exceeds 750 million dollars and may raise freight rates to cover the cost.
Brightwood villagers gathered Tuesday morning to witness a historic moment as a new street car, No. 435, passed the suburb. The gong rang loudly causing windows to peek out and several fainting spells, while the motorman basked in a rare center stage moment and the crowd cheered the yellow vehicle’s debut in a shift to larger cars.
Emil P. Groetzinger, a Bellevue businessman missing since October, is found in New York after recognizing his own photo in a Pittsboro paper. He was assaulted near Pittsburg, robbed of hat money and watch, and later conveyed home with a temporary concussion. He telegraphed his wife from Alexandria and returned to Washington with medical care.
Los Angeles on November 14 reports priest Stephen Bowers, an ideological astronomer, claiming he has located heaven and that it is a concave abutting sphere. His assertion presents a controversial celestial theory and raises questions about its scientific basis.
Capt. Geo H Warren and nine aboard the Ebenezer Haggett arrived in New York aboard the John Brown after being rescued 120 miles northeast of Hatteras. The Haggett, from Brunswick with yellow pine, struck a submerged wreck November 2, leaked, rolled three masts, and drifted for eight days before rescue, three days of waiting for aid.
London reports on November 18 that cable dispatches say Sandow did not sail on the Ellinga and is safe in Melbourne. The note confirms his safety despite travel rumors.
An article features Miss Grovere Menard of New York City praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing severe menstrual pain and anemia after doctors failed to help. She reports rapid improvement after the first bottle and full recovery after six, urging other women to try the remedy.
An Indianapolis Sun advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a universal remedy for kidney and related ailments. It touts kidney health as foundational, describes symptoms, urges readers to mail for a free sample and book, and notes hospital use and physician endorsement. The piece targets general readers with pricing and contact details.
The Tomlinson Hall stage is nearing readiness for a firemen’s concert Wednesday night featuring a dramatized night alarm scene A night with the firemen and a tribute to Bowen Merrill fire victims. The Indianapolis fire department glee club and military band perform with solos, duets, and choruses. Lady relatives serve luncheon. admission limited to women with escorts.
Appraisers to report on the E Michigan street sewer assessment with the Hare property. Tuesday receipts show 400 cattle, market steady with varied grades across steers heifers cows and calves. Hog receipts reach 7 000 with market active and prices steady. Sheep and lambs market appears steady with no stated receipts.
East Buffalo reports cattle receipts with top steers earning 8.25 to 8.60 and hogs trading from 6.35 to 6.65. lambs reach 4.59, yearlings 3.0 to 4.0. Cincinnati totals show cattle 4.50 to 5.25, best calves 7.75 to 8.00, hogs 6.35 to 6.40, sheep 3.15 to 3.30 for extras and 5.30 to 5.40 for thombs.
Wheat futures edged lower while corn and oats mixed as December and May contracts showed small shifts. Cash hog values held around 15.25 with modest declines noted, reflecting thin midday activity in Chicago markets.
London and New York markets show Americans in London steady and railroads granting wage hikes. Manhattan issues, Canadian Pacific shifts, and Northern securities activity frame a volatile session. Early gains in coalers and steel fade as St Paul and L N decline. bonds and groceries show mixed moves with wide daily price ranges.
East Liberty market reports cattle receipts light with choice 6.00 to 6.20 dollars, prime 5.75 to 5.90, best cows 40 to 55 dollars. Hog receipts 18 head with heavies 6.45 to 6.55, mediums 6.55, heavy workers 6.30 to 6.35, pigs 6.15 to 6.25, roughs 5.00 to 6.20. Sheep receipts fair with best wethers 58.60 to 8.75 and good mixed 3.10 to 5.40.
Union Stock Yards Illinois reports cattle receipts at 5.00 with prime beeves selling 5.85 to 7.25 while poor to medium range 4.80 to 4.90. Hogs run 37,000 with prices from 5.95 to 6.55, sheep 22,000 with sheep 2.25 to 2.90 and lambs 3.00 to 5.25.
Chicago November 18 market notes list butter creamery 26 4c and other dairy items, cheese varieties including Swiss and twins with prices, live poultry and eggs prices, ducks and geese ranges, and turkey and turkey parts noted with per unit and weight figures.
Wheat and corn prices steady with mixed No. 2 to No. 4 grades listed for red white and yellow varieties. Oats strengthen with No. 2 white and No. 3 white bids. Inspections show varied car counts across wheat corn and hay with totals reported.
The listing shows prices for pork and dairy items such as butter creamery at 2c, imitation creamery 18 18½c, cheese large 12½c, part skimmed 9l 10c, eyes 24 25c, and dressed poultry with turkeys 7 12c per lb, chickens 20c, fowls 9 13c, ducks 16?c, in the New York Navy area.
Prices paid by shippers for poultry eggs butter and cheese. Springs 8 3 8 cents. Fowls old turkey hens 9 cents, old turkey toms 3? cents, young turkeys 8 9 4 cents. Ducks 1 cent, geese full feathered per pound. Cheese New York full cream 16 1 4 cents.
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