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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1902

Page

2

Four Burglars Flee After Lethal Farmhouse Shootout

Cleveland, Oct. 15. Four raid on Mead farm near Rochester Lorain county ends with two burglars dead and two wounded. John Mead 70, bound and knocked down, frees himself uses shotgun to kill two intruders, mortally wounding a third at the yard gate. one is found in a lumber yard. The Meads, aged 65 and 70, bound during the attempt are liberated and alarm raised.

Cleveland, O Jarvis John Loren Mead Rochester Lorain County Loren

Burglars Shot at Lake Nebagamon Depot

Marquette Michigan October 15 C G Towne station agent of the South Shore road at Lake Nebagamon surprised two burglars early Wednesday in the depot He shot and instantly killed one and wounded the other who escaped and is being pursued by a posse The dynamite explosion shattered the safe Towne was aroused by the blast and fired back as he ran to the station

Marquette, Mich

Brutal assaults leave multiple deaths and murder charges

A string of deadly assaults results in Daniel Sullivan dying from brain concussion after a Sunday fight with William Caldwell at the Caldwell home in Brightwood. Caldwell is jailed on murder charges while William Caldwell is rearrested. two others, Nathan Hunter and Ed Campbell, are arrested as accessories. A separate stabbing in a restaurant dispute ends in William Kersting's fatal injuries, with no suspect yet arrested as police pursue clues.

Daniel Sullivan Catherine Sr Sullivan Wiliam Caldwell Caldwell Lawrence St Brightwood Mason Hunter Sulivan Nathan Hunter Ed Campbell Lawrence Ave

Husky Hoosier and Wife Eat Pancakes 228125 Times

W B Wilson and wife from Rolling Prairie Indiana registered at a Chicago hotel asking for pancakes for breakfast. Clerk notes they have reportedly eaten 4,125 pancakes each year, totaling 228,125 in 23 years and counting at 25 per day.

Chicago W. B. Wilson Rolling Prairie Ind L. McHenry Wilsons

Hawaiians swindled by missionaries claim heaven for land

Senator Burton reports from Hawaii that Boston missionaries handed out certificates to admit natives to heaven in exchange for land. He says many natives were swindled and some now distrust all Americans. He notes Hawaiians are in hard lines.

Boston

Venezuelan capital under threat as army battles near Valencia

U S minister Bowen in Caracas reports army forces near Valencia and a shrouded situation with Valencia surrounded. The United States may deploy warships to protect American interests as the Castro government faces revolutionary pressure and potential fall.

Valencia United States State Department Caracas Navy Department Venezuela

Fred Landis Condition Alarms Republican HQ

Alarm fills the Republican State Committee headquarters over congress candidate Fred Landis of district 11. Dan Storms telephoned Wednesday that Landis is not better and has canceled all speaking engagements.

Fred Landis Republican State Committee Congress District 11 Dan Storms Landis

Woman Flourished Gun by Burglary at Home

Mrs. E. E. Noel of 23 E. St. Joseph Street surprised a negro burglar at her home at 4 pm Tuesday. She blocked his escape by a rear window until officers arrived while she brandished a large revolver. In New York Roland Burham Molineux seeks a second murder trial after his first conviction in the Katherine J. Adams case was overturned for illegal evidence.

New York Roland Burham Molineux Katherine J. Adams Court of Appeals Adams Harry Cornish Knickerbocker Athletic Club

Food as Rest and Work Fuel in a Soldier’s Tale

A novelist recounts being saved from fatigue by Grape-Nuts, sent to Colorado and fed on the cereal during a camp hardship. He describes renewed strength, restful sleep, and renewed joy in work after choosing the Postum Co. product, highlighting its impact on nerve and brain function.

Colorado Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Dayton Lawyers Probe Million Dollar Government Claims

Dayton and Columbus families pursue a multi million dollar claim against the United States government as heirs of Benjamin Touchstone and John Hamilton. The suit centers on 1794 flour shipments lost at sea and a 5 000 acre land grant lease that may revert to heirs. Attorney Tom Herman reports ongoing data gathering and government correspondence.

Dayton, O Dayton George W. N. Hamilton J. H. Fletcher Columbus United States Benjamin ‘Touchstone John Hamilton Europe Ambrose Vitasse Enjamin Touchstone France Winchester Benjamin Touchstone Clark County Ohio Tom Herman Dr. McDevitt John Taylor Richmond Ind

Divorce party tradition signals freedom in Locust Point

Baltimore says divorce celebrations are new social fad as Marie W. Vitt hosts a party at Lloyd Hall Locust Point after an absolute divorce granted July 12. Vitt, with five children, calls the event a happiest memory and notes ex husband did not attend.

Baltimore Lloyd Hall Townson St Locust Point Marie W. Vitt

Main Cigar Store Sale at 106 Monument Place

C W Kriel of the Main Cigar Store located in the English Block at 106 Monument Place announces a sale of retail goods. Note references sale terms and inventory in the store.

C. W. Kriel Monument Place English Block

Indiana Dental College Patient Hours Notice

Indiana Dental College offers patient services from 8 a m to 5 p m for all kinds of dental work. The notice lists W. Cor Delaware and Chiests as contacts or locations associated with the clinic.

Indiana Dental College S. W. Cor Delaware and Chiests

We Charge 10c for a Shave at Phoenix Barber Shop

Local ad promotes a shave for ten cents at Phoenix Barber Shop located at 358 East Market Street. The copy claims service quality matches premium providers and advertises value pricing.

Phoenix Barber Shop E. Market St

Special Fast Train Cincinnati Round Trip

An express service via Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton runs Sunday October 19. The special fast train departs Cincinnati at 7 15 a.m. and stops only at Rushville Connersville and West Hamilton. Return from Cincinnati at 6 20 p.m. fare is 1 25 each way.

Cincinnati Rushville Connersville W Hamilton

Homeseekers Excursions to the Great West and Northwest

Settlers move westward in large numbers aided by special low fall rates via the Chicago & North Western Railway. The double track road to the Missouri River offers maps and printed matter free on application to N. W. Breeze, 435 Winest. Cincinnati, Co. Ask ticket agents for particulars.

Chicago & North-Western Railway Missouri River N. W. Breeze Winest Cincinnati

Northwestern Limited electrified trains to St Paul and Minneapolis

Four daily trains run from Chicago on the Chicago and Northwestern Railway at 9 a.m., 6 30 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10 p.m. The service boasts the most complete and luxurious equipment in the west with dining car service unmatched. Tickets and reservations available via ticket agents or N. M. Breeze, 430 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Chicago & Northwestern Ry Chicago Northwestern Limited N. M. Breeze Cincinnati

Sun Readers Targeted by Inexpensive Seventh Page Liners

A brief note praises the seventh page liners as inexpensive and sure to bring results for readers of THE SUN. It emphasizes daily readership benefits and suggests reliable return on investment for advertisers.

Plans for great beef packers combine to launch Dec 1

Chicago Oct 15 plans for a vast packers combine are set for Dec 1 contingent on a favorable money market. Kuehn Loeb & Co. will lead the underwriting. the deal may involve millions and create a nationwide network with price reductions for consumers. Also mentions Burdock Blood Bitters advertised as a stomach tonic.

Chicago Great Packers’ Combine Kuehn Swift and Armour

Bargains in Upright Pianos at Baldwin's

Bargains in upright pianos, slightly used, offered by Baldwin's. Travel route via Lakerie & Western and Wabash Roads from Indianapolis. Leaving at 12 20 p m, arriving Detroit at 8 10 p m.

Baldwin's Detroit Lakerie & Western Wabash Roads Indianapolis

Old Nurse for Children product ad and travel specials

An advertisement touts Mrs Winslow s soothing syrup for teething with claims of relief and pricing. It also lists train excursions from Indianapolis to Michigan City Terre Haute and Greencastle with return fares and departure times on Sunday October 19.

Michigan City Indianapolis

Hunters Rates Chicago and North Western Railway Ad

Reduced rates from Chicago to hunting and fishing grounds in Wisconsin and Michigan. Tickets on sale September 15 to November 15. Descriptive booklet with game laws and full particulars from your local ticket agent or N. M. Breeze, 435 Vine Street, Cincinnati, O.

Chicago Wisconsin Michigan N. M. Breeze Cincinnati

Sun’s liners seventh page offers guaranteed results

The Sun advertises liners on page seven promising guaranteed results and profits. Contact numbers 880 and office 121 1223 in Oniost for details.

SUN

Free trial treatment offered for wide range of diseases

An advertisement promises a free trial package from Dr Lipes for a broad set of ailments including heart, lung, kidney, stomach, blood, liver, skin, muscles, and nervous system disorders. It urges all sufferers to call for the new rapidly displacing cure method.

Dr.Lipes Dr. Lipes

Newspaper Man Killed in Hotel Elevator Accident

John F. Young a 25 year old local newspaper man was killed Tuesday night in an elevator at the Planters' hotel in St Louis. Police say he fell down the shaft while hotel officials claim he tripped in leaving the car and struck his skull on the cage.

ST. Louis, Mo John F. Young

Masons to vote on ban of saloon-keepers in Kentucky

Louisville, Ky Oct 15 An important matter before the grand lodge of Kentucky masons at its Louisville session next Monday will be a move to place saloon-keepers under the ban of the order.

Louisville Grand Lodge of Kentucky Masons

Baths for Phones In Chicago Clean Mouthpieces Daily

Chicago health officials announce that telephone mouthpieces harbor germs and plan a cleanup push. They join New York in ordering antiseptic baths for devices, with Chicago requiring daily thorough cleansing of telephone mouthpieces.

Chicago Health Department

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Candy Catharti Sterling Remedy Co Ife William Kersting Kersting Whersting W. Washingtonst Danbury Manhattan LEFI Danbury Hatco East Washington ST Topeka Ikas U.S Burton Hawaii Sena Torial Investigating Committee Washington Bowen E. E. Noel E. St. Joseph St Molineux Dean Homeseekers Great West Northwest St- Paul-Minneapolis Beef Trust Lake Erie & Western R. R Vandalia Line Terre Haute Greencastle Hunters Chicago & North- Western Railway U. G. Lipes A.g.lipes Stevenson Indianapolis, Ind Delorme the Blacksmith South Gallery Alsace-Loraine TSC Bedford L.S. Ayres Indiana Planters’ Hotel City Health of Homer Forks York Charities Department New California S-Ib Pillsbury N. Delaware St Indiana Avenue Prospect St East St. Clair St Washington St Shelby St Massachusetts Avenue Alabama St L. A. Jackson Mother Goose Wongious Starr DoUgat Starr Pianos Ron the Starr Piano Company Representative Piano House Pennsylvania St
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