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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1906
Page
3
A vintage ad urges Cascarets as a quick remedy for bad breath heartburn belching and indigestion. It touts daily use to exercise bowel muscles prevent reliance on harsher laxatives and promotes a ten cent pocket box sold by the Sterling Remedy Company with the CCC stamp.
John Reese, a destitute Civil War veteran living alone in Cleveland, was found dead last night frozen to death on a straw pallet after being turned out of his house. He was to have gone to the Sandusky Soldiers' Home today.
A special commission of the Wholesale Druggists Association recommended Denver as the site for the next convention in September after morning deliberations. The decision was unanimously reported, pointing to Denver as the meeting city.
John Sharp Williams, the Milasienipps statesman, will visit Penna n ia Connecticut Maryland and Delaware at the invitation of the Democratic committee. He travels from the south as part of a stamping effort.
A Chicago man with itching painful hand sores tried three doctors with no relief. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment his hands began to peel and heal within days. He recommends Cuticura to others with sore hands and notes improvement while continuing work at a dye house.
The Central W C T U plans to meet at 210 Thursday afternoon with speaker Br. W N Norris at 719 King Avenue. reports to be heard. County commissioners awarded Art Metal Construction a $2.60 contract for shelves and tables for the recorder’s office. The Women’s Social and Business Union of Roberts Park Methodist church canceled its regular meeting. Francis Chapter No. 5 of the I C T M lodge marks its 14th anniversary at Piersey Hall with music and a Maccabee drill. Mapleton W C T U will hold its regular meeting Thursday afternoon at Mrs. King’s home. The Thirtyethird Emd Fates will read reports at the state convention.
Cuban-American banking house Ceballos & Co. of New York assigns assets totaling about 2.09 to 4.01 million to William P. Rowe of Sullivan & Cromwell after banker Manuel Silveira vanishes aboard his private yacht Carmelina. The loss, linked to Silveira’s alleged misappropriation, threatens extensive Cuban holdings managed for Ceballos in Havana and New York.
Special to The 8 Worcester Massachusetts reports Frances Freelove Jackson, 110, the so called last of the Mohicans, born October 6 in Franklin Connecticut. She rejects pork and lard, declined marriage to a Mohican suitor decades ago, attends Methodist services in Chester Connecticut, and is noted for long life in her family lineage.
David Allman, saloon proprietor in Chicago, was shot twice by Officer Harry W. Crowley early today after Crowley attempted to close Allman’s saloon. Allman wounded.
A burglary occurred last night at a residence in Chicago. Entry was made from the home and items valued at a substantial amount were stolen, with authorities reviewing security footage and interviewing neighbors for leads.
In Columbus Indiana a body buried a week earlier by Mr Cook was exhumed by his wife and later by another widow. A second widow claims she was never divorced from Cook and that she has three children. The case involves multiple marriages and unclear deaths linked to railroad and wartime events, with claims of brain fever and bigamy.
In Nashville on October 11, J G Hodges and W Hayes admitted guilt in a federal trial over a conspiracy to fraudulently renew whisky licenses. Hodges was fined 500 and faced imprisonment. both defendants had their prison terms suspended pending good behavior.
Special to The Sam Washington Ort John Mc Carer of Indianapolis was elected president of the National Association of Wholesale Druggists J Ko Toms of Indianapolis became secretary and WoT Meynes of Indianapolis a member of the Board of Trustees Dr He We Wiley chief chemist of the agricultural department another fodiana Wik was the principal speaker of the day.
A man in Princeton accidentally struck a child south of the city. The boy sustained a head wound and died shortly after. The father was prostrate with distress as authorities investigated the incident.
The daily city record lists numerous births and deaths with names ages addresses and causes. Entries include Harry and Daisy Carrell Fate flats and Lucie Robyn Colorado Springs. deaths include Frank Bowls four months and Arthur EB Williams drowning at Northwestern Ave. Multiple marriages listed with names including John Kittle Alma Burke Jordan and Walter Harrell Edith Scott. Building permits show various dwellings and structures with values from $900 to $9,000 across streets like Drexel Ave Capitol Ave and Roosevelt.
The Rev. Herbert Bigelow, longtime pastor at Winieet Congregational Church in Cincinnati Ohio, announces stepping back from ministerial duties to lead a campaign for Ohio style initiative and referendum. He argues these tools empower voters to suspend legislative acts and bypass partisan gridlock, urging organized support and detailed plans to promote direct democracy.
A vintage anti tobacco advertisement urges nicotine as deadly and promotes Tobacco-Specific cures. It claims a harmless vegetable remedy can curb cravings and restore health, featuring testimonials and a mail-in offer from Rogers Drug & Chemical Co. Users are asked to mail name and address for a free sample.
Washington dispatch reports Pedro Con Ception of Manila stealing a tombstone from his mother in law's grave. Tale notes dire poverty, a roosterman, and a parade of mistaken ethics as officers pursue punishment. A tombstone and a grave relic are recovered, while the theft provokes harsh reaction.
A new racing association in Los Angeles aims to establish a large modern race court and racing club at Arcadia, 12 miles from the city. The organization proposes a Sept 1 1907 opening and lists officers including President B J Couckyably win and Vice President J H Woolacait.
The San Francisco Police Commission ordered a department shake-up after a reign of crime. Twenty-six officers were notified, including one veteran of 30 years, as part of the changes.
Special to The Sam reports Marry Smith aged 3 and Kile Mn Mary Shipard aged 2% were killed after a dispute in Warrensville. The papa witnessed a grave attempt to escape. police arrested, then the shooter killed himself. Motive cited as love rejection.
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