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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1901
Page
2
Harmony Ind. Oct. 19 Andrew Russell 65 lay near death after swallowing an ounce of Paris Green. He had arranged his own funeral and hired Samuel Acre to dig his grave before the attempt.
Meyer and Kiser wire reports indicate gold absorption and minimal market movement on Saturday. Suggested actions include buying Iowa Central preferred, holding St Paul and Pacifics, and watching copper and sugar sectors while noting bank statements and new loan activity amid a cautious outlook.
About 2 a.m. Saturday the fire department was called to Worth Merritt at 60 W New York St to extinguish a furnace fire with practically no damage. An hour later an overheated range at E B Caldwell 2302 N Merigan St caused a $10 blaze.
In Terre Haute on October 19, 9 year old David Osterhage choked for three days on a peanut shell lodged in his throat. A tracheotomy was performed but came too late, the shell remaining as the boy revealed the trouble to his parents.
Mrs. C. B. Woodward reports recovery from a grippe after adopting Postum Coffee substitute and Grape Nuts breakfast cereal. She credits the diet with restored health and “reserve force,” describes a hot milk egg dish, and says she now avoids meat breakfast and experiences no winter colds. She lives at 2 Grenadarst., St Augustine.
Indianapolis readers report Dr. A W Chase s Nerve Pills ease wakefulness and fatigue. A resident of Monument Square, Indianapolis says after using the pills his nerves are quiet and sleep is peaceful. Pills priced at 50 cents per box are sold by local dealers with the physician s portrait and signature on every package.
The school board plans a two room building east of Martindale Avenue to stop many young pupils crossing Belt and Lake Erie tracks. Washington school near Atlas works will open Monday fully warmed. Kendall’s annual report notes a small attendance drop due to vaccination rule.
It is believed election expenses will exceed the appropriation by about 91000. Controller Bruenig will ask the council for an additional appropriation. He says he will begin paying election officers at the start of next week.
Richmond Virginia reports a theater audience hissed President Roosevelt pictures after he dined with a Negro. The crowd cheered McKinley’s image while condemning Roosevelt for his perceived racial associations and southern sentiment.
Miss Agnes Montgomery Gill, executive stenographer, acts as governor of New Jersey while Governor Voorhees attends Pan-American exposition. With the private secretary and executive clerk unavailable, Gill handles correspondence, issues commissions and requisitions, and earns cordial greetings from state house staff. She is 22, described as composed and well qualified.
Police gunman in a brewery employee's hunting party shot Policeman Jack Farrell during a raid on three Mendota houses looted Friday night. Farrell died believing he was pursuing burglars. In Logansport Indiana Mrs. John Garnatt died under chloroform in Dr Downey's chair during a tooth extraction Friday. no blame on the dentist.
The council committee on rules met after Friday’s session and recommended adopting the old rules with no changes. The move aims to guide the new City Council’s procedures and proceedings.
In Muncie Indiana on October 19 Frank Con verse a jailed boy escaped by wearing Jail er Williams coat and cap. He walked from the jail yard Friday without being recognized and nothing further has been seen.
Mrs. Samuel Fishback, a colored woman, suffered burns after a lamp was thrown by her husband several days ago. She is gradually improving at the City Hospital and is expected to recover.
In Wilmington a 15 round match ended with Jack Bennett defeating Charley McKeever on Friday night after a steady, tactical display by Bennett. The decision was awarded to Bennett amid a cautious contest style.
Public sentiment in Atlanta condemns President Roosevelt for inviting Booker Washington to dine with him. Gov. Candler denounces the move as harmful to the Republican Party in the South and says it neutralizes the Jones appointment while mocking northern views of the Negro.
The Picayune views Roosevelt's actions toward Booker T. Washington as an official matter rather than social. It notes the president is peculiar and often disregards routine, yet it assumes he acted officially and offers no criticism of the current instance.
Fire at the Miles lamp chimney works in Arcadia caused a loss of 325000 with about 20000 in insurance. The blaze started in the packing room on Friday.
SHIDELER Ind Oct 19 This village is completely out of natural gas.
Thos. H. Nelson head of the Pentecost mission hands will leave for Central Province India soon. The first grand ball of the Terpsichore club will be held in Germania hall Tuesday evening Oct. 29.
The American reports Roosevelt's White House dinner with Booker T. Washington as a misjudgment and breach of taste. It argues the move harms race relations and could alienate the South, which may criticize the president despite its general cordial stance.
Birmingham editorial argues President should resign after inviting a black man to discuss southern policy and dining with the president and his family, criticizing the move as an insult to the white South and demanding removal.
Capt. Milton Garrigus aged 70 state commander of the Indiana G A R wins his suit for Miss Marie Thomas aged 17. The marriage will occur next Wednesday in Henry county at the guardian’s home. Miss Thomas, an orphan, formerly lived with Uncle Henry Edwards near Kokomo. Edwards challenged Garrigus after the courtship was discovered. a personal altercation ensued with drawn guns but no bloodshed.
Helena B Hoey widow of James F Hoey known as Old Hoss dies at her mother's home after a long illness. Born 37 years ago in Lee Massachusetts she and twin sister Minnie rose to fame in vaudeville with Cinderella and later led in A parlor match before marriages to Evans and Hoey.
In Bridgeport Judge Ralph Wheeler declines to grant a divorce to Jennie A. Saunders unless male witnesses corroborate alleged habitual drunkenness by Ellsworth G. Saunders. Saunders is accused of frequent intoxication. two neighbors testified to drunken behavior, but the judge says women's testimony on this issue is not decisive.
Plymouth churches list Sunday services with times and ministers including Plymouth Congregational at Hebrew temple Rev H C Meserve 10 45 First Baptist Rev T J Villers 11 00 and 7 30 Central Ave M E Rev L W Kellogg 10 45 and 7 30 Roberts Park M E Rev C E Bacon 11 09 and 7 30 Central Christian Rev C C Rowlison 10 30 and 7 30 First Presbyterian at High School Hall Rev M L Thames 11 60 Second Presbyterian Rev Matthew G Allison Bloomington 11 00 Mayer Chapel Rev Clifford McBride 7 30 Tabernacle Presbyterian Rev J Cum ming Smith 11 00 and 7 45.
An ad states that thirty feet of bowel must be kept clean to avoid health issues and discomfort. It warns against violent purgatives and pill habits, praising Cascarets as a safe gentle cleanser that strengthens the bowel wall and restores natural movement. Look for the long tailed C trademark on boxes.
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