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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1901
Page
2
A. L. Husung of Alma West Virginia describes relief after using a 50 cent pile remedy. He cites itching bleeding piles for 20 years, says the first application provided relief and a full cure following a single box. The ad promotes Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan and a free little book.
A superior court transcript details a promotion scheme led by Mayor Taggart and Holt to exploit a hedge and wire fence patent. Edward P. Miller of Louisville owned the patent rights. twenty investors paid $5,000 each, but most lost money as notes defaulted and stock vanished. Taggart Holt and Millet face claims over a $1,000 suit and alleged secret profits from the deal.
Crowds in New York dismiss claims the Friday yacht race was thrown by Shamrock. Sir Thomas Lipton backs a fair contest and believes the best boat won, while John R. Spears accuses Willie Jameson of deliberate throwing or misjudgment. General view: Columbia won honestly and holds the cup.
Mrs. C. W. Aldridge of Salisbury Missouri recounts severe cramps nausea and vomiting before using Grape-Nuts. She reports cramps gone and sick stomach resolved with continued use and says she and her husband promote the food to doctors and customers, boosting local sales.
A plain horse named Frank M driven by Frank Mann wowed Gentlemen's Driving Club spectators on Friday in a 3:00 trot event noted for its rough, nervous performance. The crowd enjoyed the quirky race as Frankie M won the first and third heats, with Kitty D taking the second heat.
Terre Haute reports the grand circuit races closed with no sensational records due to cold weather. Attendance was down though the week offered the best program yet with sharp fields. Winners included Council Chimes 2:14 pace Denna MecGrebor 2:25 pace Walter Xeim 2:14 pace Chestnut 2:11 pace Red Princess 2:24 trot.
The Northsiders won one of six against the Marions by a narrow margin while losing the other five by large margins. Lew Cooper set a 267 in Marions second division. Ko-we-bas and Capital Citys each won six games. Washington took five of six with a 960 high team score. Hardie 223 and Brinkmeyer 218 led individual scores.
St Louis DePauw take on Washington University in St Louis Bloomington I A vs Rose Polytech Richmond Earlham faces Miami Crawfordsville Wabash plays Purdue Saturday matchups listed for college teams in the area.
The M I T H S football team will play at Franklin college this Saturday. The S H S versus Butler game billed for Saturday has been cancelled. Portland race winners listed include Free-for-all trot and Truman's Brother in 2 2 pace.
Report of the condition of the Columbia National Bank of Indianapolis at the close of business September 30, 1901. Resources list balances including legal-tender notes and redemption fund with the U S treasurer. Figures show assets and liabilities in dollars.
H Edith W ran a mile on the half mile track in 2 073j. Hamlin the owner of Lord Derby wired Lawson refusing the 310 000 offer for a race with Boralma. Boralma arrived at Lexington and is in good form. Next Wednesday he and The Abbott will trot for 80 000. Planagan improved the hammer throw record by over eight inches in Louisville. Joe Gans knocked out Dan McConnell in Baltimore in the third round. Greensburg beat Osgood 16 to 1. Oliver P Smith of Danville va a Purdue junior broke a collar bone. Football saw Andy Walsh and Jimmy Handler draw after 20 rounds in Hartford. Shelbyville rod and gun club announces a two day semi annual tournament October 9 and 10 with 12 events day one and six live pigeon matches day two. Dr Charles J L Howard handicapper. Low gun prize five dollars.
Arthur Zimmermann aged 22 died at City hospital after appendicitis. A post mortem showed situs inversus with heart and lungs on the opposite side from their normal positions.
A fire at Sherman Motz 1119 Fletcher Ave causes 25 dollars damage from a defective flue. A second blaze at J J Joscio 123 N Noblest with lace curtains catching fire. Navy veteran George Hodell at 1636 Park Ave recalls the Spanish American War and Schley. W P Jungclaus sells two Mor ton place lots to Joseph Wineman for 6350. Swann & Co. handles the sale. Indianapolis post office exams will be held. last day to file is Oct 23. Age range 18 to 45, eligibility registers shared. Portable school house discussed for overcrowded Haughville 58. Edith Kay appointed seventh-grade teacher at school 41. Washington, Harrison, and Shortridge schools to open Monday. heating may delay classes. Italians may seek a night school per statute requiring board to grant if 20 petition.
The Board of safety dismissed Emanuel Collins a suspended fireman for conduct unbecoming and failure to report to a fire. McMillen moved to dismiss. New regulars appointed to staff the expanded apparatus include Democrats Ora White P J Riley William Hugoefler Patrick Barton Robert Bruce Charles Householder J J Griffin James King C O Whaley W M Shea John Cain Charles McCaffrey S O Myers A T Barrett and Republicans Harry Thomas Arthur Groves Edward Stubbs John Routier A W Albrecht J B Hoffaker Harry Schumaker EB A Clark Robert Stuck Thomas Eaves William Truesdale H A Gebhart W A Millspaugh.
New York October 5 Seth Low fusion mayoral candidate issues acceptance letter calling for breaking concentration of power and denouncing domination for personal gain The former quotes the maxim the extreme of the law is the extreme of injustice to justify positions on excise and liberty.
An old ad promises to stop coughs and cure colds in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It guarantees no cure no pay and lists a price of 25 cents.
A call for studio name ideas offers $15 in pictures to the winner. Mail suggestions to Wilhite & Holloway photographers at 237 N. Pennsylvania St block north of Denison.
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