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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1901
Page
3
An advertisement claims a new rupture cure by Dr. W. S. Rice of Adams New York that allegedly heals without pain or time lost. It offers a free trial and cites a 72 year old patient from Morrison Illinois as example, urging others to write for the cure.
Albany Oct 4 a prison department bulletin states Teon F Czolgosz McKinley assassin will be electrocuted at 7 o clock next Tuesday morning in Auburn prison.
In Elwood Indiana women answered a missing men by sawing and splitting donated logs for fuel. By night they had enough wood to run the church for a month after men failed to appear at the appointed time.
Anderson Indiana October 24. Lee Shan committed death by own action by drinking carbolic acid.
Incorporated. National adjustable chair company of Greenfield with $10 000 capital stock. Directors include Thomas M. McKee Silas B. Saftell W.W. A. Wyle David M. Stewart and Cora T. Stewart. The United typewriter company of Evansville with $10 000 capital stock.
Washington dispatch notes the Schley court of inquiry testimony exceeds 1 109 printed pages and 600 000 words with more to come. It highlights Captain Clark and Buoy Hill's Medal of Honor act and Commodore Schley's cool handling of Ellis's body during battle.
In Kokomo Indiana on October 24 Milton Garrigus seventy and Marie Thomas seventeen wed at New Castle. The couple kept their courtship secret for six months as relatives resisted the match. Garrigus fought the bride's uncle but peace was restored and his son Allen Garrigus served as best man. The alliance makes the girl a great grandmother.
In Torrington Connecticut on October 24 William H Cantillion, an inventor, tested a self developed motorcycle. The machine exploded shortly after starting toward East Litchfield. Cantillion was blown to the ground, his face crushed beyond recognition, and doctors say he cannot live.
St Albans will bring deaf mutes to Christ Church Chapel for a Sunday morning sermon by Rev. Austin W. Mann as part of a mission outreach program.
News from Philadelphia New York and Chicago recount marital rearrangements and threats of court action. Carrie Phelps of Lockport marries Charles Anderson in Lockport after a breach of promise case in Philadelphia unexpectedly ends in marriage. A New York claim of a wife seeking access to Edward S. Stokes unfolds as he lies near death. Chicago reports Minnie Bennett ending her life over fears of her husband’s affection for their daughter.
New York October 24. Frank J. Gould announces his engagement to Miss Helen Kelley and says he will abandon all sports. He plans to dispose of his stable including Burlingham and Sandringham and his kennel. He expects his new yacht to be finished next winter and to cruise with his bride for a year.
Portsmouth reports indicate six of eight torpedo boat destroyers were disabled during a recent reserve squadron cruise. Critics blame construction flaws after the Cobra disaster and multiple buckle incidents. observers fear an admiralty scandal as more ships are taken out of service.
In St Louis on October 24 Francis Sum a druggist discovered on a girder during remodel a cigar tax stash containing eight thousand seven hundred dollars in gold and silver. The money is believed to have been hidden in the sixties when the shop was a gambling headquarters.
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that corporate stocks and bonds are taxed at their full value. The decision will add about 100 million dollars to the state tax duplicates, increasing property assessments statewide.
Cattle receipts reach 700 with 200 shipments at Union Stock Yards Indianapolis. Prices for good to prime export steers 575 to 640, fair to medium export steers 525 to 575, and heavy hogs 6 to 6.50. Interstate Stock Yards quotes show horse receipts 900 with good to choice measures at 6.40 to 6.55.
In Scottsburg Indiana on October 24 several deaths occurred from typhoid fever with more serious cases reported. The drought is blamed for the outbreak. Diphtheria deaths are reported in southern Scott County and the disease is prevalent in the area.
The item notes a German commercial downturn and an auction sale of United Brethren Church in Uniopolis Ohio due to unfulfillable obligations. Other brief notes mention a postmaster in Hermelene Virginia accused of defaulting, bondsmen in charge, and various unrelated political and labor items. It also mentions Anheuser Busch stockholders gifting a private car and hazing debate at West Point with 464 cadets.
An advertisement claims a natural cure linking all sickness to violations of health laws. It promotes BeGole’s Nervetones as a universal tonic, promising vigor for men and recovery for women. It offers a free large box by sending name and address to M. BeGole & Co., Marshall Michigan, with no payment or references required.
List of births and deaths with names ages and addresses followed by marriages including Campbell Cobb and Eugenia Fleber Malone and Stella Francis Burton and Tyner and others. Records cite illness exhaustion Brights disease cancer and tubercular cases as cause entries alongside several pairings for marriage.
Lucinda Colson of Newfoint Indiana has filed for divorce from Abner Colson after 40 years of marriage citing cruelty. The couple has several married children.
In Alliance Ohio a morning robbery at Spring Holtz and Co. dry goods store blew open the safe and secured 211 dollars. No injuries reported as police begin investigations and search for suspects.
Mrs. W. Weidenant of 217 Davidson St in Indianapolis reports recovery after using Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills. She says the pills steadied her nervous system and improved sleep and headaches. The medicine sells for 50 cents a box through dealers or Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY. Portrait and signature of A W Chase appear on every package.
Liberal editors plan a Monday meeting in London to discuss issuing a manifesto calling for the government to resign or convene Parliament to address prolongation of the Boer War, concentration camps in South Africa, and Gen Buller’s dismissal. Some predict a general election within six months as English liberalism revives.
A dense price column lists chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, eggs, cheese, butter, hides, coffee, sugars, flour, beans, molasses, rice, produce, fruits, vegetables, and various meats. It includes specific per-pound, per-bushel, and per-ton rates, with numerous brands and city prices for commodities and staple goods.
Chicago prices show corn higher for October and December with fractional gains. Wheat mixed with December and May trading lower and higher in spots. Butter creamers and cheese show varied bids while live poultry reports hens and turkeys with regional ranges and totals for geese and ducks.
The report lists steady railroad rate quotes for Wheat and other grains with multiple grades and car counts, followed by a death notice for Mrs. Thesta Alice Ross who died in October. Funeral arrangements include a residence service at 2 pm and a Grace Cathedral service at Sty and Central.
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