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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1902
Page
2
Corbin apraisers for the United States arsenal property to be bought for the technical institute will meet Wednesday and a timely report to Washington is hoped. Soon after the report reaches Washington General Corbin is expected in Indianapolis to select one of four army post sites recently viewed by officers.
Bree, a South Omaha sheep buyer, was found in Rock Springs hospital after a Sunday trip with three men who drugged him and left him on the prairie. He crawled three miles in ten hours to reach Rawlins, lost $250, and both feet were frozen requiring amputation. The men vanished, and Bree’s tale centers on knockout drops and abandonment.
Roosevelt warned of bloodshed as fences would be torn down amid land entry fraud cases in Nebraska. Col. Mosby, subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury, accuses Sen. Millard of pressuring to delay enforcement, while cattle firms allegedly recruit county judges and widows to file homestead declarations across several states.
Miss Laura L. Pattee 32 of Springfield Illinois died suddenly in a Grand Pacific hotel room in Chicago on Saturday morning. A man in the same room alerted police who later detained him. A doctor cited heart disease as the cause. Pattee had moved from Springfield to Chicago after leaving for a teaching post in September with favorable remarks from Superintendent Collins and Rev J Ward Jones.
Berkeley, the birthplace of President William Henry Harrison, known as Harrison's Landing in the Civil War era, is reported destroyed by fire in Richmond on November 29.
St. Louis Mo Nov 29 If any new indictments were returned by the grand jury which adjourned Friday the fact has not been made public Of the 80 indictments found 17 are withheld pending the apprehension of the parties indicted.
Police Chief Supt Taffe announced Saturday that censorship was ended to allow better public access to police reports though he withheld most Friday morning reports. He emphasized cooperation with citizens and reporters while keeping sensitive information sealed. A burglary report was released for publication on Saturday while others remained confidential.
A pair of No. 17 FF wide shoes, about 15 inches long and eight inches high, shipped from Rockland, Mass., to Harvey Murray in Terrell Arkansas. Four shoe boxes held the pair. the lasting machine could not handle them, so the shoes were lasted by hand. Three weeks in production, cost about 318 dollars.
Captain of a steamer arriving in Portland reports the Polly ashore at Owls Head near Rockland. Built in 1805, she is the oldest sailing vessel in commission and aided in 1812 privateering. The hull is largely original, rebuilt several times with the same timber.
Kansas City report says three 14 year old boys were killed while hunting. Harold Merrick of Kansas City accidentally shot himself, James Gist of Oxford was shot by his brother, and the son of H N Boyd of Belleville discharged his gun through a fence.
The page advertises entertainment in four theaters with showtimes and pricing. English's presents Ben Hur at 4 and 8:15. Grand offers Vaudeville at 8:15 with 2 and 3, Bowery burlesquers at 2 and 8. Park shows Happy Hooligan at 2 and 4% with 2 and 4% pricing.
Green County mates a compromise ending a long tie that stalled the sheriff's race. Republican J C Huffman and Democrat A 2 Wilson will each serve one year, avoiding a Dec 4 special election. The plan satisfies most factions, leaving a few floaters dissatisfied.
A Wall Street rumor circulated that Venezuela will pay claims held by Germany and Great Britain through J. and W. Seligman & Co. Isaac N. Seligman declined to comment but indicated a statement may come soon.
Gray Creek Colorado Isaac Van Brimer aged 108 Mexican War veteran died Friday. Santa Fe New Mexico Gen Jose M Chaves aged 101 died at his home. Newton Kansas Mrs Kate Vance aged 123 died leaving a daughter aged 90.
In separate incidents Grace Davis, 14, of Ind iden, died after attempting to light a fire with kerosene when the can exploded. In New Market Mrs Margaret Bennett, 79, burned to death from a fireplace. In Frankfort a two year old boy died and his mother was badly burned while the mother tried to save him.
Mrs. Chapman Williams to host lun cheons December 10 and 11. Mrs. Shields hosted a card party for Mrs. Baldwin of Boston. Mrs. Durbin entertained her mother and sisters from Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Gregory gave a dancing party for sons Frank and Paul. Mrs. Johnson hosted chrysanthemum tea with Miss Louise Van Wincke of Janville, Ky. Miss Shover held a tea for Miss Van Buelow of Chicago and Mrs. Herbert Van Jen of Terre Haute. Miss Hoagland entertained for Miss imma Packus of Toledo. Miss Morss gave a luncheon for Miss Backus. State weddings include Mae Hughes with Louis S. Ward in Peru and Effie Smith with Joseph Hoberts in Itwoon. Bertha Thursday and Orin Ponsler wed. Bessie Dixson hosted two luncheons for Miss Belle Widner. Pink chrysanthemums decorated tables and name cards were painted flowers.
Births list includes Omer A Morgan Ida Morgan at Camp Street a girl Frank N Owens 22039 Yan des st boy Oscar P Keely city girl Charles and Dolly Emers 02 FE Tenth Frank Behr 102 Kansas St bos John Sophia Thomas 24 Rock St girl John Lillie Karr 1001 Tfarrison George Clara Dewar 2219 N New Jersey St boy. Deaths report Infant Haskins 357 Lafayette place hemorrhage George H Frazier 54 railroad accident Ransom F Atlen 67 114 S Davidson St shock from fracture Harry McLain 2 624 Agnes St laryngitis Carson Albright 2 125 S California St bronchitis William Ir Brownley 41 801 Elm St cirrhosis Sarah J Hereth 627 N Pennsylvan ia St gangrene of leg and paralysis Preston C Wilson 69 944 W Washington St wound on head from falling brick Ernst Nassaman 27 25 Highland Ave concussion of skull Marriages list James J Robinson Lillian Cain James H Grover Margaret Combs Archie Wildrick Mertle A Gregg George Albright Nellie Claus Thomas A Eads Katie Danford Roy Huffman Flora Laskey L B Hervey Shelby St near Wade cottage 31000 W L Milner Sackville St near Twenty fourth frame house 700 Bridget Burke 182 S Oriental St remodeling 2150 Mrs J Earls 212 Richland Ave fence 10 Agnes Haslinger E Market St between Oriental and Arsenal dwelling 2400 John Cullman 1212 N Senate Ave barn 2125
The meeting in Eufaula Oklahoma brought Creek Cherokee and Choctaw representatives with Gen Porter as permanent chairman and Henry Ainsley McAlester as secretary. They oppose absorption of Indian Territory by any state or territory and call for a move toward single statehood with a congressional delegate.
City Life notes the Y M I will initiate a class of 28 in St Patrick's hall Sunday afternoon. An entertainment feature at the Y M C A event Saturday night will nominate four men as the ugliest bachelors and friends defend why each is ugly. A vote will confer the ugly degree.
A Topeka reader shares how Postum Food Coffee replaced coffee after typhoid recovery and improved health. The account claims Postum calmed nerves, ended harsh after effects, and satisfied craving for a wholesome beverage.
Advertises Pazo Ointment with a no cure no pay guarantee for piles including itching bleeding and protruding cases. Claims refunds if it fails to cure any pile in six to fourteen days with instant itch relief and a fifty cent price.
E. and Reese, dentists, have been removed and now occupy room 244 in the Newton Claypool Building. C. W. Kriel, owner of the Main Cigar Store at 10 Monument Place in the English Block, operates wholesale and retail outlets.
Retail listing for Razers and Barber Supplies with reference to Bodine and Co located at 37 East Onto. No dates or further details provided.
Indiana Dental College located at 8 West Cor Delaware and Ohio streets accepts patients from 8 am to 6 pm for all kinds of dental work. The article notes the office serves residents of the area with general dentistry and related treatments.
Seven dollar round trip via Monon Route offered for Chicago travelers to the Livestock Show. Tickets good on November 28 29 December 1 2 3 with return by December 7. All trains stop near Union stockyards Forty seventh street. Inquiries to R P Algeo D P A Indianapolis.
A classified notice promotes selling any item by mail or notice to The Sun. Advertisers pay 25 cents weekly for every six words with guaranteed results. Office listed as 121-12 £ E. Ohio st. Both phones 680.
Mrs Jewett F Hart of Sea Bright California over seventy says Dr Williams Pink Pills cured nearly 35 years of rheumatism. She notes relief after first box and complete cure after five, praising the pills for purifying blood and aiding nerves. The cure is claimed for many ailments from rheumatism to anemia and nervous disorders. Sold by druggists or Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY 60 cents per box.
Substitute fireman on the Big Four, FE PD Nossman, was injured at Greensburg and died at St. Vincent's hospital. An advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla follows, claiming to eradicate humors and act as a tonic and alterative.
Train departs Indianapolis at 12 20 p m and reaches Detroit by 3 10 p m. An Old Nurse for Children is advertised as Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup for teething pains, claiming to ease gum swelling diarrhea wind colic and discomfort at a price of twenty five cents per bottle.
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