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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1901
Page
2
Dr Williams a prominent surgeon urges avoiding operations when possible and recommends the Pyramid Pile Cure after trials. The little book Piles Causes and Cure is mailed free via Pyramid Drug Marshall Mich for sale by all druggists.
Indianapolis art group plans to occupy the Talbott homestead on Sixteenth Street between Pennsylvania and Talbott avenues. Theodore Co. recently turned the property over for an art building, repairs are being estimated, and no definite plans or architect are chosen. The goal is to begin next spring with a fund around 150000 to 200000, including the Heron fund and Talbott property value, to support a permanent picture fund and adaptable building additions. Some fund is in city property and some in outlying real estate with slow sale prospects.
A stove fire at 319 N Capitol Ave in a large rooming house run by Mrs Mary Kelton woke medical students at 430 am Tuesday. Everyone escaped before the fire spread though a floor hole was burned and the blaze caused about 300 dollars in damage.
In Kokomo Indiana Milton Kendall was shot and mortally wounded by his brother in law John Cole a farmer. Kendall had gone to confront Cole late at night and was mistaken for a burglar. The two had been intimate friends.
Seventeen smallpox cases emerge in New Hartford Minnesota after a wedding two weeks ago. Guests contract the disease at Hefner Eaton nuptials across the river from La Crosse Wisconsin. The township faces quarantine as hundreds are exposed and more fall ill.
A fragment notes numerous baking powders containing alum, naming Calumet, Hulman Coffee Company, and Chapman & Smith Co among those with alum. The passage lists brands and asserts the alum content is a valuable finding for chemists studying reagents.
The trial opens in Washington on November 19 with Mrs. Bonine charged in the May 15 murder of James Seymour Ayres at the Kenmore hotel. Prosecutors stress the wounds and ownership questions while the defense argues possible self-defense or accident. The case, spanning about four weeks, features a calm, confident defendant amid tense proceedings.
In a Monday session Democrats defeated the appropriation ordinance to cover temporary loans due December 2. Greenbrier-lane and Fenaway-ave name change to Bloyd-ave passed, enabling better access to Hillside-ave. The meeting saw ordinances on fruit stands at the city market, Bellefontaine-st naming to Ashland-ave, and juvenile police action. Transfers included $7,500 to Board of Works, $2,000 from sprinkling to sweeping, and $800 for vapor lights. An overdue dues abatement to the League of American Municipalities was noted.
Mrs. Arthur A. Boyer 17 reports to police that evidence of her husband’s burglary and highway robbery trade was found in his trunk days after their marriage. She discovered a burglar mask female attire wire and two other masks used for tying victims. Boyer was arrested Saturday night on the highway robbery charge.
New York showcases fashion and wealth at a horse show with elite boxes for Vanderbilts Oelrichs Goulds Morgans Whitneys and Mrs Astor leading the 400. Alfred Vanderbilt enters three horses but earns only highly commended ribbons as surprise honors mark the Monday session.
Hartford City, Ind November 19 Miss Bessie Decker 20 killed herself with poison leaving a letter stating her lover had been untrue to her. The death was reported as a suicide with no further details provided.
An article asserts nine tenths of deafness comes from catarrh or sore throat and describes how infection travels from throat to the Eustachian tube. It promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as an antiseptic remedy calming mucous membranes and bloodstream to remove catarrhal poison, priced 50 cents.
Alfred Isaacs once with the Indianapolis police forms a fortified brothel near Gas City Indiana. He risks arrest for illegal liquor sales claiming a fortified position with guns at windows and doors. Officers allege a past homicide in Indianapolis. Dotty Smith found dead in Piqua Ohio residence in a room with an unfamiliar odor and lights out.
Ithaca New York November 19 A jealous quarrel between wives of Lansing township farmers led to a shooting affray. Mrs Charles Dereamer was wounded in the hand while Mrs Arthur Higgins stood by with a pistol. Both women refused to discuss the incident.
The London market for Americans is irregular with St Paul advancing about one half of one percent as second weekly earnings rise. Gold shipments hit a record for a single day and Treasury plans to buy up to 8 million in government bonds. Traders note caution on further upward moves and copper and sugar sectors show limited activity.
Securities listed include Belt common and Belt preferred shares alongside Indianapolis street railway bonds and gas company stock. Indiana trust and Union traction firms appear with various bond quotes and a range of local utilities.
Mrs. Mary Phelps widow of the late Zach Phelps a lawyer and baseball magnate died Tuesday from grief at her husband's death in Louisville Ky.
Wm. B. Burford offers a system suitable for every business. Fins California wines, brandies, bottled goods. Schuller's, 210 N. Meridian St.
An Indiana dental college invites patients from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for all kinds of dental work. Also promotes Stetzman’s Photograph Studio at 142 S. Illinois Street and Sun liners for job help. An old nurse advertises Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething, 25 cents a bottle.
Fragments mention a drug store distribution by C. W. Rae or Kriel related to General Worth. The legible bits hint at a classified notice or advertisement about product classification and supplier details. Further readable items are scarce.
Special inducements to introduce our new idea fotografs. Rich and elegant portraits within affordable means. WilHITE. & Holloway, Fotografers, 31 N. Pennsylvania St., one square north of Denison hotel.
Classified note lists used phones for sale at 80 dollars each. Address appears as 123-125 Hi Ohio. Contact details are brief and unclear.
A wave of testimonials from Marion to Logansport praises Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a grand nerve and general tonic. Readers report relief from nervousness sleeplessness headaches back pain and fatigue after using the medicine and say they would not be without it.
Miss Pat ti Ellison, daughter of Andrew Ellison and great granddaughter of Gen. Charles Scott, married Sir Charles Ross on Tuesday morning at the bride’s home in Louisville. Ross is said to own 56,000 acres in Great Britain and has 3,000 tenants.
Kentucky farmer John Helvinstein, 47, sought on charges of criminally assaulting his 18 year old niece Pet Ham, fled from officers near Hillsboro Bath County. He rushed into his home, fatally shot himself with a shotgun, the motive tied to impending arrest and possible mob action.
Seattle on November 19 reports E. H. Wells editor of the Star and Lyman E. Knapp ex governor of Alaska were captured by a band of small boys while inspecting a new standpipe. They were held for ransom of ten dollars before escaping with a pickaxe.
A large gymnastic building in Darmstadt, recently opened by the grand duke of Hesse, was consumed by a fire that totally destroyed the structure. Three persons were killed in the blaze.
In Cleveland on Monday evening an explosion at the Central blast furnace wrecked a crucible and caused heavy damage. James Harris of No 42 Hackman Street was badly burned while James Dimple is believed buried under debris. Two other workers are missing. ten are seriously burned and surrounding streets lost their usual brightness due to the blast.
The funeral at High Gate for Col. J. H. Mapleson the famed impresario was marked by stark absence of honors. No operatic stars attended or sent flowers. Only a single carriage with a brother and brother-in-law and a few friends were present.
The Department council of the Patriarchs Militant of Indiana met at the Masonic hall on Monday afternoon and elected Gen. J. E. Bodine as department president, Gen. W. T. Tabor as vice president, J. A. Clark as clerk and treasurer, Col. E. L. Strong as officer of the Jay, and Col. C. J. Hudson as chaplain. Officers were installed, treasurer reports debts paid with a small surplus, and the council planned to meet in Logansport next year.
State auditor’s office notes 403 associations, 106 in Indianapolis. Of all groups 143 show a decrease and 143 show an increase. Ten went out of business and 12 new associations were organized. In Indianapolis 2 show an increase while 48 percent show a decrease.
Helena Montana November 19 The Montana constitution bars parallel railroad line consolidation Gov Toole said he is reviewing the issue before deciding on any possible action regarding the amalgamation of the northwestern lines he may speak later about the matter.
Chief Coots Announces two new truck companies to be in service by December 1. Hook and ladder No 8 will operate from the remodeled engine No 2 house at 1531 Hillside Ave. Hose company No 7 remains at Madison Ave and Morris St. Three new hose houses won't be ready before January 1, with the 24th St and Ashland Ave site nearing completion and the aerial truck slated for after January 1. There is no space to add more without crowding essential apparatus.
Vatican dispatch reports officials deny a practical regency. The pope, though health concerns persist, is described as more exacting than ever and feared by subordinates to be failing. Rome notes he actively oversees matters from behind the scenes.
Gossip in theater circles says Ellen Terry, leading woman for 20 years with the London Lyceum, may retire at season's end. Reported successor is Cecelia Loftus, currently leading woman for E. H. Sothern in If I Were King at the Garden theater.
Rome November 19 The Duke of Abruzzi the Arctic explorer said he would gladly accept the presidency of the Italian committee at the St Louis exposition if other countries make similar appointments.
Chicago health department warns of a flu epidemic as laboratory tests show a 20 percent rise in influenza germs, signaling a significant outbreak risk across the city.
A newspaper ad touts a one day cold cure using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee. Each box bears E. W. Grove's signature. Also mentioned are card index systems with trays and cabinets by Wm. B. Burford.
The Sun advertises a ten word sale classified for 15 cents per insertion over three days offering a miscellaneous piano for sale.
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