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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1902

Page

2

Le Sam moves to block the beef trust

U S Justice Department readies action to curb packers by proving contempt of the May injunction. Plan aims to deter new organization by packers similar to steel trust, with continual court restraint and possible imprisonment for violations. Market drop in packing stocks linked to hopes Washington would block the combine.

Atorney-General Beef Trust Grosscup Crosscup Steel Trust Washington

Explosions Hit Chicago Gambling Dens and Saloons

Explosions rocked three Chicago gambling locations on Wednesday night injuring no one and causing structural damage. At James O'Leary's rear, Thomas McGinnis's saloon, and 311 S Clark Street rear Chinese gambling house, patrons fled as furniture toppled and walls tore. The motive and perpetrators remain unknown.

James O’leary Thomas McGinnis S. Clark St O’leary

Old lovers wed in later life at Junction House

Jonathan Bullard aged 74 and Eliza Ann Niblock aged 70 recount their long romance from Plum Hollow Ontario to Shelly County Iowa. After decades apart they reunite to marry, vow to spend their remaining days together, and recall youthful love that endured despite wartime separation and life’s hardships.

Jvosso Mich Jonathan Bullard Junction House Bullard Nathan Bullard Eliza Annison Plum Hollow Ont Jona Eliza Athan Onathan Shell County Iowa Mes Niblock

Postum Cares: Soldiers Embrace Coffee Substitute

A Hospital Steward in a western army post reports chronic gastric distress eased by Postum Food Soft drink and credits it with ending coffee use. He told how he introduced Postum to the mess and patients, noting eight months with no coffee and a hopeful shift toward a permanent substitute.

Hospital Corps

Old Lovers Reunite in Brief Canadian Wedding Trip

After 51 years, a widower and his former sweetheart, now widowed, found renewed affection. He visited Canada with memories of youth and on Monday they married, arriving for a wedding trip. The couple rekindled a long dormant love as they began a new life together.

Canada Mr. Bullard Bent Gray Love

Dennis Curran Killed by Panhandle Train

Dennis Curran, 63, Panhandle shops employee, was run over by a backing car in the shop yards Wednesday. He died about three hours later at St. Vincent's hospital. Curran, who lived at 441 Shelby street, left a widow and three children. Funeral set for 8:30 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick's church.

Dennis Curran Panhandle St. Vincent’s Hospital Curran Shelby St John Mary Connie St. Patrick's Church

Daily Tales From Far-off Towns Across The Nation

A round-up of short human-interest items: Arthur Carver, long disguised as a woman, marries Jennie Seavey in Rockland Maine while a Cincinnati police hunt a street “pincher” terrorizes Cutter Street. Elmira reports Murray Conklin’s nervous breakdown after a bear encounter. Boston notes Tim the congressman elect’s late pet’s burial. Parkersburg headlines Peter Earle’s locomotive theft ride and reckless chase ending with damaged rails and riders.

Rockland Arthur Leslie Carver Jennie Seavey Carver

Debates in Buffalo Court of Appeals over Molineux trial

In Buffalo New York Roland B Molineux seeks a new trial as John G Milburn argues for the defense while David Bennett Hill replies for the state The exchange spans two days with Milburn attacking the trial judge and evidence while Hill asserts guilt and seeks to dismiss technical objections Judge Haight notes Milburn's sharpest retort to Hill's closing challenge

Buffalo N. Y Roland B. Molineux Court of Appeals John G. Milburn McKinley Molineux David Bennett Hill Mullah Daily Argus Albany Milburn Goff New York Barnet Hill Recorder Haight

Love and marriage views from Wu Ting Fang clash with college life

Wu Ting Fang, the former Chinese minister to the United States, visits Chicago and argues love and marriage require thorough acquaintance. He supports co education, says segregation in universities is evolving, and hints at a secret behind University of Chicago practices while praising college life in shaping relationships.

Chicago Wu Ting Fang United States University of Chicago

Astor Family Invests in Mexican Mines Entering New Venture

The Astor group reportedly contracts rich Mexican mines for about 2 million dollars with Baron de Pallandt as intermediary. The exact mine location and nature remain secret while Hillier Baroness de Pallandt allegedly left behind at least 750 thousand dollars in Mexico.

Chicago Astor Mexico Baron de Pallandt Baroness de Pallandt

Burned to Death in Tepee Near Rosebud

Hiram Bell from Butte Nebraska and Snapsha a Yanktonian drank whiskey at Mrs. War Bonnet’s tepee and Bell attempted an assault. The tepee ignited and Bell was burned to death while Mrs Bonnet suffered injuries.

Witness Dragged From Tracks in Courthouse Murder Case

Charley Withers twelve year old witness in the AlHs-Chalmers strike murder case was drugged and dragged from railroad tracks as a freight train neared. Detectives investigate a possible plot to kill the boy while the alleged killers have been tried and exonerated. The boy identified a man who offered him money to run an errand before being drugged.

Chicago Navy Charley Withers AlHs-Chalmers Central Station

Railroads organize southwestern development agency

In St Louis on November 20 a committee of four passenger officials reported on forming a new Colonization agency for the southwestern lines with headquarters in St Louis. J W Steele of Burlington's Corn Belt edits Chicago, heads the agency as commissioner. First year plans call for about $50 000 in expenditure, agency setup, and broad advertising.

ST. Louis Colonization Agency Southwestern Lines J. W. Steele Burlington Chicago

Progressive gold and copper company organized in Anderson

Progres sive gold and copper company organized here with $1,000,000 capital. W. F. Edward of this city is president and N. H. House of Elwood secretary. Will develop 28 acres in North Carolina where a copper and gold vein passes, used by the Confederacy for metals during the Civil War.

Anderson Ind Progressive Gold and Copper Company W. F. Edward N. H. House Elwood North Carolina

Births and deaths listed in local notices

Births record numerous couples with addresses and newborn genders including Henry and Bertha Wilkins girl and William and Anna Schneck boy. Deaths list Mary Carey tuberculosis and multiple other ages with causes like heart disease laryngitis and Bright's disease. The long list names many married pairs and addresses in the local area.

Henry Bertha Wilkins Hing Gold-St Lilie Thornburg S. Temple Ave William and Anna Schneck Michigan-st V. P Mary Sheerin Pennsylvania-st Nathan Laura Ettlinger E. Norwood-st James and Bella Gorman Ruralat Jackson L Winifred Lance Fletcher-ave Sadie Ballard S. Summit St Charles and Lena Glickert Abbottst Mack and Ethel Wilson W. Walnurst William R Emily Mead Holloway-st Burt and Myrtle W. Fourteenth-st John and Sophia Sellas Jackson St George B Hattie Terry Eneg- Ush-ave William J Theresa Moore W. Washington-st Mary Carey Mamie Forte Michigan St Ballard Peter Smith Alvord-st Catherine Duckwall New Jersey-st Isuart R. Mink S. Keystone Ave

Local remodeling and repair bids for several properties

E A Carter at Holliday and Vermont remodels. Katherine Jennings near UD St. Henry with two cottages bid $400 each. J and C Shearer at Stewart repairs bid $500. Mrs. Mattie Feller at Central Ave repairs $25. W K Worrell near Tibbs Ave cottage $300. Michael Finn brick building Geisendorf St between A Washington and Market St bids $5.00.

E. A. Carter Holliday and Vermont Sts Katherine B. Jennings Udivision Henry Mr. J C. J. Shearer Stewart St Mattie Feller Central Ave Worrell Stout Michael Finn Geisendorf-st Washington and Market-sts

Winter Rugs Sale at The Taylor Carpet Co

Tomorrow only at 26 and 28 W Washington St The Taylor Carpet Co offers 9x12 brussels rugs for 11.40 saving 6.60 on each rug. Entire stock of carpets rugs and draperies discounted during the sale for winter comfort.

Taylor Carpet CO Washington St

Pneumonia Rumor Shakes New York Horse Show

A pneumonia scare sweeps Madison Square Garden where the annual horse show runs amid rumors after Capital Boy, the blue ribbon winner, dies. Veterinarians deny an epidemic, calming public concern over the stalls.

Madison Square Garden William H. Moore

Editor Nelson Hersch killed in cart accident

Nelson Hersch editor of the Sunday World was instantly killed near Manor road and Brooks avenue West New Brighton when his horse frightened and overturned the cart. He was thrown into a deep ditch breaking his neck. He leaves a widow and four children.

Stantly Hersch Manor Road Brooks Ave West New Brighton Mr. Hersch

Life of Midshipman Aiken Nears Save After Skull Operation

The life of Midshipman Hugh M. Aiken, injured in the Bicknell football game, may be saved by a daring brain surgery. William Keene of Philadelphia removed a triangular skull piece from the right head, lifted the bone, and removed a blood clot. Aiken regained consciousness and was reported to have a clear mind and a chance for life.

Annapolis Hugh M. Aiken Bicknell William Keene Philadelphia Aiken

Indianapolis firemen stage twelfth annual concert and ball

Crowds packed Tomlinson hall for the Indianapolis fire department twelfth annual concert and hall. Mayor Bookwalter led the grand march with 800 in line, as the Military band and Firemen's glee club drew encores and a dress rehearsal exhibition delighted attendees.

Bookwalter Thomas A A. Barrett Barrett Herman Frey

Man Uses Morphine for Headache. Faces Deathly Condition

Vernon Hi! took 30 cents' worth of morphine for a headache on Wednesday night in St Paul Indiana. He was found in a deathly stupor in his hotel room. After several hours of work by doctors, the physician believes he will recover.

ST. Paul Ind

Scourge of Smallpox Strikes Lisbon Hospitals

Lisbon endures a virulent smallpox outbreak with hospitals crowded and wooden sheds erected to house patients. Two hundred new cases were reported on Wednesday amid the crisis.

Lisbon

Mrs Stevens Returns Home Denies Mexico Elopement

MISHAWAKA Ind Nov 2 Mrs Louis Stevens who was said to have eloped to Mexico with Councilman Peter Tollens six weeks ago has come back to her home She denies traveling with Tollens and will not discuss the case.

Mishawaka Ind Louis Stevens Mexico Peter Tollens Tollens

Working Girls Invited for Free Medical Advice

Women who are unwell are urged to write to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free medical guidance. The service is offered openly and has helped thousands regain health.

I lliss Paines Experience Endorses Pinkham's Medicine

Miss Janet Parng of Newnore City credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief from back pain poor appetite sleep loss and painful scanty menstruation after resuming work. She praises the product saying periods became natural and pain free and urges others to try it.

Lydia E. Pinkham Janet Parng West Rasth Bes Newnore City

Missing B and O brakeman Ephraim Fish reported

Posses search for Ephraim Fish a B and O S W brakeman who fell from his train between Breese and Carlyle Illinois yields no trace. Fish has a wife in the city who is prostrated by the shock.

Washington Ing Ephraim Fish Breese Carlyle, Il Fish

Gas engine for sale by Fairbank Morse & Co

A four horsepower gas engine used only six months with jack shaft and fine double belt. Equipped for running a dynamo. Offered at a bar gain. Contact W. D. Pratt at 400 Century Building.

Fairbank, Morse & Co W. D. Pratt

Indiana Jackson coal at three fifty a ton ad

For a Few Days Only. Indiana Jackson coal is offered at 3.50 per ton by Empire Wood and Coal Co. The firm lists new phone 9291 and old main line 1130.

Indiana Jackson Empire Wood and Coal CO New

Pon der’s gallery opening to feature Gruelle and Steele

In connection with the opening of Pon der's new art gallery and photo studio on Saturday November 2 there will be an exhibition of paintings by Gruelle Steele Sickler and other prominent artists.

Ponder Gruelle Steele Sickler

Indiana Dental College Dentists Serve Morning to Evening

G W Cor Delaware and Ohie cta accepts patients from 8 a m to 6 p m offering all kinds of dental work.

Indiana Dental College G. W. Cor Delaware and Ohie-cta

Indiana Three First-Dla Change OL Cars

Train service updates list daily routes between Indianapolis and Dayton with multiple departures morning afternoon and evening. Contact 48 W Unionization or offices at 121-123 E Ohio for tickets and route information.

Indianapolis Washington-st.or

Former President Cleveland Shoots 100 Ducks

Norfolk, Va. November 20 Former President Cleveland has returned to Princeton after shooting more than 100 ducks.

Norfolk Cleveland Princeton

City Life and Notable Local Items

Riverside park workers unearthed human bones near the lake on Wednesday, suspected to be an old burying ground used by Indians or early settlers. The state auditor’s biennial report, printed Wednesday, runs about 500 pages with over 2,000,000 figures. receipts total 3,349,031.77 and expenditures reach 6,347,802.58, with a reported increase of 70,000 aside from a war claim.

Riverside Park

Cures for Cold and Various Local Advertisements

An assorted ad fragment lists Laxative Bromo Quinine usage for colds with cautions, plus special prices from Stark's Studio and J. Bodine & Co. dining hall and barber supplies. It notes travel times on regional railways and Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething with pricing.

Thanksgiving Excursion Rates on Pennsylvania Lines

Thanksgiving rate excursion tickets will be sold to all stations within 15 miles of selling point good for return until Nov 28. Special rate tickets for teachers and students going home for the holiday upon presentation of proper certificates. Inquire.

Pennsylvania

Thanksgiving Rates for Vandalia Line Excursions

Thanksgiving rates set for Nov 2 and 27 on Vandalia Line with excursion tickets sold to points within 150 miles of the selling point and valid for return by Nov 28. Special rates available on presenting proper certificates to teachers and students going home for the Thanksgiving holiday. Inquire of agents.

Northwest Low Rate Excursions to Canadian Northwest

Low fare promotional trip offered Nov 18 Dec 3 and 16 aboard Chicago and Northwestern from Chicago. One fare plus a 2:00 round trip with liberal return limits and stopover privileges. Four daily departures 9:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. with direct connections at St Paul and Minneapolis. Contact a ticket agent or N M Breeze 45 Vinest Cincinnati for details.

Chicago & Northwestern Ry Chicago St. Paul Minneapolis

Ohio SUN liners six words six times

Brand phrasing lists six word items and three percent per six instances. References two phone numbers and office at 121 to 125 East Bank in Ohio.

Ohio

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LE Sam BIG Beef Trust Ington T. Packing Houses Department The KGO Lves U. S. Army Jack, the Pincher Cencinnati Jack Cutter-st Ninth Clark-sts Bruin Elmira Murray Conklin Adirondacks Conklin Slab Boston Mass Tim Gardner Miss Lodge Senator Lodge Drunkard State Locomotive Parkersburg W. Va Peter Earle Little Kanawha Railroad Company Palestine David B. Hill Whitecap Joseph Herold and Joseph Carrie Herold Astors New Mining Company Benjamin F. Mayers Bertha Waldman Daniel Morgan Hattie Carroll Frank A. Bowman Theresa Handyshell William H. Lang Mabel C. Parker William Rode Mary Schakel Thomas Manion Nellie Kennedy Walter Davenport Lucy McCord Asa N. Shimer Mary V. Steele Lem Granger Lizzie Coleman de Witt V. Moore Dorothy D. Comer Adolph Jaeger Sophia Thieman Sunday World Nelson Hersch A. Apes Battalin Ceviots Vassar Monte Carlo Isabella Fox Foster's Reynier L.S. AYRES @ CO Indiana Tomlinson Hall Cert and Hall Indianapolis Fire Department Mrs. Stevens Paine Short Lines the Thru Dayton Iineseavees Grover City Life Ari Grieg Stark Union Station J. E. Bodine & Co E. Ohia Springfield Detroit Lake Erie & Western Wabash Roads Pennsylvania Lines Vandalia Line Canadian Northwest
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