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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1901
Page
3
A 19th century style advertisement touts HYOMEI as a fast cure for coughs and catarrh. It promotes 20 drops on flannel to stop coughing, an inhaler for daytime use, and claims protection against pneumonia and consumption. The R. T. Booth Co. of Ithaca, New York sells outfits for one dollar with trial offers.
Peter W. Rouss, son of the late Charles Broadway Rouss, turned a mysterious four by three inch box to police after a mail delivered explosive device arrived at his Brooklyn home. The package contained coarse powder sandpaper and matches arranged to ignite upon unscrewing the lid but failed to detonate. Rouss cannot identify the sender or motive.
President Roosevelt arrived in New Haven on October 23 as Yale marked its bi centennial. Thousands of graduates and visitors gathered while Yale conferred the LL D degree on Roosevelt and other renowned figures. The welcome included a parade from the depot to campus with President Hadley and Mayor Studley greeting the chief executive.
John Caldwell of Etna Illinois learns after two decades that his wife, long believed dead, is alive and wealthy. The two separated years ago after a move from Cave-in-Rock to Evansville then New York City. The wife recounts adventures in Klondike gold fields and may remarry Caldwell.
Warden Meade will issue invitations to witness the electrocution of President McKinley's assassin, Czolgosz, within days. A steady stream of requests pours in, with most applicants seeking entry through the prison gates. Czolgosz spends his days on the cot, awaiting the planned procedure and spiritual counsel.
In Albany on October 23 a 5 year old boy playing Buffalo Bill was strung up by three youngsters age 11 and under while acting as Indians. The rope caused loss of consciousness before bystanders freed him. The boy, son of Louis Rosenberg, a Western Street tailor, is expected to recover. Complaint to police planned.
Elen Goodmanson, described as insane, hanged herself in the county jail using her stockings. She leaves a husband and several children.
The Ohio Democratic state campaign opens with Mayor Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland, C. W. Baker, and Col. James Kilbourne. Johnson attacks Republican policies and taxes on railroads in Indiana versus Ohio. Kilbourne covers municipal reform tariff and trusts as topics for discussion.
Mayor John N. Hinkle sues Councilman John J. Engles for 10000 dollars alleging slander. The suit stems from claims that the mayor visited disreputable places and was robbed in a sum of 100 dollars, as reported from Columbus, Ohio.
Joseph Bly a Kingston waiter, using the name Frank Rogers, is in custody at the arsenal prison charged with desertion from the Twelfth Artillery. He admits leaving his post at Charleston South Carolina claiming mistreatment by comrades, and says he would endure enlistment but prefers a different battery.
Fish commissioner Sweeney designates Deputy-commissioner Monroe Juirke of 1496 Lee Street to issue temporary hunters licenses valid until November 16.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic to restore health and strength after illness such as grip pneumonia or typhoid fever. The copy emphasizes restoring vigor and vitality through continued use.
Special fast train departs Union Station at 7 15 a m stopping only at Rushville Connersville and Hamilton Returning from Cincinnati at 6 20 p m Fare 1 25 round trip via Cincinnati and Return H D Sunday October 27 1.25 Cincinnati and Return 1 25
Tickets sold October 23 and 24 with final return limit October 2. Fares set at 3.39 dollars to Cincinnati and 3.30 dollars return via Cincinnati, Hamilton and D ry. Railway.
Reports from Constantinople say Prince George of Greece, Crete’s high commissioner, intends to annex Crete to Greece. Turkey would regard such a move as a casus belli, though diplomatic circles doubt he will persist in the plan.
Frank Hollingsworth of Edwardsport got drunk Tuesday night in Vincennes and had his pocket picked of 16 dollars.
On Wednesday a commission found 81 year old William D. Long of 632 Division Street to be insane. The affidavit was filed by his daughter Mattie Leachman. The panel included Justice William S. Lockman and Drs. E. C. Reyer and M. J. Spencer. Long is said to imagine driving horses continually and sometimes shows violent behavior.
Mrs. Ida Eaton files suit against Edward Eaton and railways C H D and Monon as codefendants alleging two years of abuse including being “used as a football” and threats to kill. She seeks support and a weekly allowance.
Trial dates are set in criminal court for Clifford Day on November 18 and Bruce Strode on November 21. Both men are charged with embezzlement from the Joseph McWilliams company in Louisville involved in building the county power plant.
A fragment notes a patient described as helplessly paralyzed with Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer failing to restore function, leaving only death as a possible outcome. The terse line emphasizes medical desperation and fatal prognosis.
A Newton Michigan resident Bert Stafford praises Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer claiming it cured paralysis and stomach issues after three bottles. The letter extols nerve restoration, heart and stomach relief, and life saving effects. The ad offers $1.00 per bottle or six for $5.00 with J W Brant Co Albion Michigan handling orders.
A collection of testimonials extoll Peruna and Manalin as effective remedies for systemic catarrh backaches headaches and general weakness. Women including Mrs H E Grove Miss Mamie Groth Maggie Franks and Mrs I D Hayes describe relief from pain coughs headaches and fatigue after using Peruna and advise others to seek Hartman guidance.
A detailed price list for poultry produce meats and groceries. Includes turkeys, fowls, eggs, cheeses, hides, tallow, coffees, sugars, flour, beans, molasses, rice, produce, fruits, vegetables, and a long catalog of spices and auction goods with unit prices and bulk lots. Associated items cover oysters, clams, lobsters, fish, and miscellaneous delicacies with regional pricing.
In Dayton Ohio on October 23 the police court resumed hearings for Mary Belle Witwer accused of murdering her sister Anna C. Pugh. Testimony from Andrew and David Witwer and Mrs Mary Brown described the family distress and noted Mrs Witwer showed little grief. Witnesses described whiskey, arsenic findings, and chemical testimony about dosage and timing.
Indiana Shiloh battlefield commission meets in the state house this week to craft a plan for placing markers showing where Indiana regiments fought. The last legislature appropriated 25 000 dollars for the project.
Mrs. Henry Kentrup of 1310 S East Street told police on Wednesday her husband deserted her last Thursday and she asked officers to locate him and bring him home.
Cattle receipts 1200 with mixed grades from good to prime export steers to common cows and calves. Hogs receipts 5000 with quotations for heavy, mixed and light weights. Sheep receipts 800 with categories from common to good and stockers. Prices per 100 pounds and headlisted ranges shown for each class.
Chicago markets report rises across grains and livestock with wheat up Poor text quality limits detail. Wheat December at 10%4c, May 13%7T439c. corn and oats higher. pork at $14.97 to $15.12. lard $8.85 to $8.95. ribs $7.80 to $7.85. eggs and butter with varied classifications. cheese prices listed for multiple varieties. poultry prices include hens 6c, springs 1c, turkeys 8%4c, geese $5.00 per dozen.
At the Interstate Stock Yards in Indianapolis on October 25 hog receipts reached 900 with 800 shipments. Quotations show good to choice mixed weights at 6.4066 to 6.55, medium to heavy at 63 to 66, lightweights 5.85 to 6.10, and common to good at lower levels. Rough prices recorded for various classes.
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