Indiana academy of science backs public health department
At its twenty sixth annual session the Indiana Academy of Science endorsed creating a national department of public health as a modern necessity and supported obtaining water supply data for cities. The meeting featured talks by Robert Hessler on weeds and disease and a review of Indiana's municipal water history led by Charles Brossman.
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National Department of Public Health
Indiana Academy of Science
Owens
Robert Hessler
Department of Health
Indiana
Charles Brossman
Madison
Garnegie Boosts Gift to Pittsburgh to 3.8 Million
Andrew Carnegie increases his birthday gift to Pittsburgh from 1.5 million to 3.8 million, earmarked for expanding the city’s technical school system. The total gift will be credited toward his 73rd birthday, and the announcement reflects a significant expansion of his prior pledge.
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Garnegie
Pittsburg
Andrew Garnegie
Fittsburg
ONE DAY CURE FOR COLD WITH BROMO QUININE PROMISE
The advertisement touts Bromo Quinine as a taxative remedy used worldwide to cure a cold in one day. It urges readers to look for the signature of FE. W. GROVE and notes the product is priced at 25 cents.
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FE. W. Grove
Indianapolis Mouths Carry More Than Million in Gold
Indianapolis residents reportedly carry more than 1.16 million dollars in gold in their mouths, with an average per capita value of five dollars. Dentists foresee a shift to gold teeth, noting rising gold use and expanding sales to about 200 Indianapolis dentists. The yearly gold bill ends Oct 31 near twenty thousand dollars, while silver expenditures approach ten thousand. Hoosiers reportedly maintain higher dental bills than peers in nearby states.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolitans
Twenty Five Street Cars Added by Indianapolis Traction
The Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company will add twenty five new street cars within two to three weeks. I B Peck, vice president and controller, announced the order placed weeks ago to accommodate city growth. cars will be deployed across all lines, benefiting all sections of the city.
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Indianaapolis Traction and Terminal Company
I. B. Peck
AFL Ruling Bars Local Boycotts Without Approval
St Louis Nov 23 The American Federation of Labor executive council ruled that local unions and labor councils may not declare boycotts or strikes without prior sanction from the federation. The decision ends a San Francisco Call boycott attempt by a solicitors' union and requires federation approval for future actions.
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ST. Louis
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
San Francisco
Labor Convention
Suit or Overcoat To Order at S J Singer & Sons
An end sale announcement from S J Singer & Sons at 48 West Washington street notes suits or overcoats to order priced at 11.75 dollars, indicating a clearance or closing sale.
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S. J. Singer & Sons
West Washington Street
Federal prisoner freed by new law in Indiana
William Wresh formerly of Linton has been recommended for parole under the new federal clemency laws. He was convicted of forging a money order and sentenced by Judge Anderson on December 28, 1900 to two years. The case notes his subsequent plea and good behavior release. No other Fort Leavenworth inmates have been paroled yet.
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Indianapolis
Wiliam Wresh
Linton
Parole Board
Bresh
Indiana
Anderson
Bank E
Ft. Leavenworth
Steltz Faces Refund Move In Cigar Fraud Case
Leo Steltz, 16, who defrauded cigar dealers in the city through a Schwankhaus scheme, may settle by refunding cigars. Charged with grand larceny, the charge could be reduced to petit larceny. Judge Colling ordered a conference with dealers. court settlement likely probation.
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Leo Steltz
Schwankhaus
Colling
Steltz
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