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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1901
Page
2
A late 19th or early 20th century advertisement claims a dead liver causes winter weight and poor health. It promotes Cascar ets as a system cleaner and bowel tonic to revive liver action and cleanse the body, offering a 50 cent box and a booklet by Sterling Remedy Co. through Chicago or New York.
In Michigan near Royal Oak on October 8 a man watching for hickory nuts observed a cat digging by a decayed log and uncovering a woman's head. The body was badly decomposed with the right arm severed and the left arm draped across the back. Hands were tied behind the back and the clothing suggested she was well off.
Colorado Springs report says Mrs. Catherine Sullivan found three bears on her Fountain-area ranch when returning home from town. The mother bear weighed over 600 pounds. the cub was killed after a pursuit by Mrs. Sullivan, neighbors join in the hunt as the survivor fled. In San Francisco, the steamer Coptic voyage included a five day walking contest with Lieut. Heinrich winning 128 miles.
John D. Rockefeller Jr and the Rockefeller family sail from New York to Providence for the wedding at Warwick Neck. A crew of 15 private detectives joins a press agent to guard the party on its trip and at the Aldrich residence. The group stays at the Narragansett hotel as preparations near completion.
Pennsylvania fireman T. Murphy of East Palestine died Monday after a fragment from a glass water gauge broke off and struck his neck while the engine was being turned for a run west from Crestline. He bled to death.
An Indianapolis case features J. M. Railsback praising Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney and loins pain. He bought at Henry J. Huders drug store and reports lasting relief, urging others to use the Dean's brand from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Fire in Chicago swept the McMahon Biscuit and Cracker plant a five story brick factory and set fire to Hofmann brewing stables a row of two story houses collapsed three cottages crushed. Loss estimated near a quarter of a million dollars with residents driven from their homes. In Arkansas City a $500000 blaze wiped out Paepeke Leicht lumber yard and six Missouri Pacific box cars burning about 4000000 feet of lumber. cause thought to be a spark from the mill smokestack.
Verner and McKee of Pittsburgh seek to operate in St Petersburg with an 85 mile horse car system to be replaced by 300 miles of electric lines at an estimated cost of 77 million dollars. Capital would be raised in the United States with bonds sold here. Pittsburgh firms would receive the majority of contracts. Verner is noted as a pioneer traction developer. McKee is described as a leading financier and major glass manufacturer.
Mrs. Mary E. Swain, state president, orders all corps to drape charters for 60 days in honor of McKinley. Fourth district convention moved from Aurora to Columbus. Tenth district convention postponed to Nov 26. Manta Kaker and Lucy Clark named department aids. Sharpsville corps disbanded. Donation of $200 received for a monument to loyal women.
The widow of Collis P. Huntington announces that the Nob Hill Italian villa, valued at about 250000 dollars, will no longer be privately occupied and will be turned over to charity, likely a hospital.
Robert Fitzsimmons, pugilist and actor of Bensonhurst, applied in Brooklyn for final citizenship papers. He will not be entitled to vote in the coming election but gains the right on the second Tuesday of November, 1902. Born in Australia, he took out first papers three years ago in New Orleans. The article notes the sugar market and mentions shipments from Chicago and Michigan.
Illinois pure food commission seeks national statute to halt millions in profits from barytes in flour sugar and candy. Mines in three states feed mills in St Louis Philadelphia New York Marietta and Norfolk with barytes yielding up to a tenth of flour weight in some analyses.
On Monday night in Indianapolis both parties worked precincts while downtown streets stayed calm. Bettors watched boards at Harry Walker's and Tron's, with Bookwalter at 2 to 1 odds untouched as crowds whispered and left. A veteran Republican blamed changed election machinery for the lack of bets and uncertainty.
A Superior judge restrained Mayor Taggart and the Board of Works from awarding Temple Avenue paving bids. Property owners allege bid competition was blocked by engineer specs requiring Kreodone or Republic Creosote paving oil, made only for Hoosier Construction. Plaintiffs contend Kreodone is not market available.
Election returns to be read at Grand opera house Tuesday night. Banda Rossa concert tickets to be sold by Boys' club with a share of receipts. Indianapol is Baptist Social Union banquet at First Baptist Church with Prof. J. R. Sampey giving the principal address. County commissioners awarded bridge contracts for Indian Creek Asbury road substructure Samuel Robbins 1149 superstructure New Castle Bridge Company 625. Dry run Lawrence township substructure William Fife Son 1170 superstructure New Castle Bridge Company 625. Baker and McConndy’s creek Theodore Frazier 1145. Walk and fill on Westfield road William Fife & Sons 2389. Telegram reports death of Mrs Edwin May in Chicago widow of architect of state house. She pressed a 10000 claim through 188 legislature voided by attorney-general. 1985 legislature passed bill. Since then she has pressed a 5000 claim for patent locks used on northern prison without payments of royalties.
The Grand presents a multi part program with James Cullen, Hal Stephens and Hamilton Hill delivering strong turns. Audiences applauded the violin, juggling and minstrel acts while scenery and stage design drew praise. A New York river tale and burlesque numbers receive mixed reaction from patrons.
The Garrick theater opening night drew a packed house as Richard Mansfield staged Monsieur Beaucaire to strong applause. Indianapolis author Booth Tarkington attended, praising the production which differs from the book yet adds necessary climaxes. No Indianapolis date is set for future performances.
New York Senator Chauncey M. Depew tells gossip seekers Miss May Palmer is abroad and the wedding date remains undecided. A Syracuse incident showed Depew’s affection, but the focus shifts to the George Gilman estate receivership involving Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea and multiple heirs and administrators.
Dayton authorities fail to find poison in drugs seized from the home of Mrs. Mary B. Witmer who is suspected in causing the deaths of about a dozen people. The investigation will proceed with further tests and inquiries.
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if no cure. Each box bears E. W. Grove's signature and is priced at five cents.
In Middlesboro Kentucky a Louisville and Nashville freight wrecked at Wasioto Sky. Engineer Jas Shumate was killed and brake man Jas Hale likely fatally injured. Rival reports claim cross ties placed on the track or a plan to derail the Louisville and Nashville passenger train. A man is reportedly arrested at Wasioto in connection with the incident.
Pennsylvania Lines offers a one fare round trip to Minneapolis for the Christian missionary societies convention. Tickets valid Oct 8 9 11 13 with return by Oct 31 deposit required. Train leaves Indianapolis 11 35 am Oct 9. Inquiries to city ticket agent or W W Richardson D P A.
Burglars robbed the Spreckels residence of Claus Spreckels the sugar king in San Francisco on Monday, with police investigating the break in.
A notice invites attendees to a Maasai community event on Jisette Avenue. Organizers ask families with infants to attend, with emphasis on welcoming mothers and children.
Amos Stirling is twice convicted and awaits death after Prof White is killed with an iron bar on a West Philadelphia street. The motive is robbery, yielding only a few dollars and a cheap watch. In Washington the Hawks Manila hemp probe nears closure with no shadow on Col Heistand though officials’ business ties under military control are noted. In Marion Indiana a crossing dispute leaves Trion Traction and C R and M Railroad at odds as guarded cars block the Gas City crossing.
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