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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1901
Page
2
A 57 year old drifter named Samuel Drake recounts a life of unending struggle. He wandered from New England to Arkansas and beyond, working odd jobs, begging, sleeping in boxcars, and living with rheumatism and poverty. He laments his fate and wishes for death.
At a South-side citizens meeting, members pledged to seek a seat on the Board of Works if Maguire retires, with F. J. Meyer as the club’s candidate. They argue South-side interests lack representation in street improvements and concessions, and a committee on extending the S East street car line to Lincoln Street will press the board Friday. The committee grows to ten, and the group plans winter illustrated lectures on municipal betterment.
A London cable reports Dr. Francis Galton in a Huxley memorial lecture urged bonuses to promote ideal marriages. He proposed state diplomas of fitness, examinations for suitability, and rewards for extra children to boost civic worth and population.
An order at police headquarters forbids lawyers from soliciting business in the police court corridors and courtroom. The measure targets a group of solicitors who prey on vulnerable defendants by promising to influence outcomes for fees, sometimes from mere pennies to revolvers.
In Wheeling West Virginia on October 30 Dr S T Lowther of Orleansville and his family met oil contractor Friend Cox Joe Yeager and Clifford Anderson on the street. A shooting ensued Cox was killed instantly Lowther was seriously wounded and Mrs Lowther lung shot. An eyewitness testified Cox shot himself but this is disputed. The enmity followed Cox and Lowther after a separation months earlier.
Hessian fly is damaging wheat in Wayne County Indiana as dry weather favors its development and rain is needed. The notice also promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a palatable laxative remedy available at drug stores.
In Jonesboro Arkansas on October 30 a frame Robertson hotel burned in the morning fire. Christopher Abel perished in the blaze. Other details not available in the readable text.
In Gilead Indiana on Tuesday Mrs Margaret A Waite an 85 year old invalid died when a lamp fell in her lap and caused a fire in her home authorities said the blaze started in the living room and spread quickly.
George Seifert, agent for Hamilton brewing, rented a room to Fred Metzheiser with an agreement he would sell only Hamilton beer. Metzheiser's customers refused the brand and he switched brands. Metzheiser paid rent through Aug 19 but then could not locate Seifert. Seifert sued for possession. Judge Leathers dismissed the case.
John J Amberson reports his 18 year old daughter Julia eloped Tuesday with Sidney Martin 27 a teamster. The couple wed Tuesday noon in the county clerk office as the father warned Martin to prove himself a good husband.
A major fire in Noblesville Indiana gutted the Hare & Sons carriage warehouse Tuesday night. Callier's grocery and several barns were damaged with listed losses to Hare & Sons four thousand dollars and others ranging from three hundred to a thousand dollars. Insurance coverage varies. Origin of the blaze unknown.
In Chicago on October 30 a department store scrubwoman found a linen bag containing a sunburst and many rings left on the floor. She turned the bag over to her employer who returned the jewels to the owner, earning the cleaner a generous reward for her honesty.
Miss Agnes Gill, who recently served as New Jersey governor for a week, reports a flood of marriage proposals. To protect her privacy, cameras are barred from the state house as visitors press for her picture and autograph while Chancellor Hickman notes progress on Minshall laboratory at DePauw University.
Indiana Dental College at Delaware and Chioats corner accepts patients from 8 a m to 3 p m for all dental work. Dr W S Craig Veterinary Surgeon treats dogs. Office at Wood's Stable, Tel 1097.
An advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup as the remedy for teething pain gums wind colic and diarrhea priced at twenty five cents a bottle. It invites readers to use The Sun's Liners to hire help and provides office contact at 13 E Ohio St and phone number 880.
Frank M. Cole of Etna Green Ind Box 69 writes from Poleas headquarters offering to engage in police business. He claims to be 6 ft 4, 179 pounds, healthy and in good standing in society and able to provide references if necessary. He asks for the earliest convenience and promises cooperation.
The Indiana state board of health refused to revoke permits for the Muncie pulp and Consumers' paper mills after a Delaware County farmers' delegation urged action. The board reaffirmed that permits prohibit dumping deleterious substances into streams and revoked the Anderson strawboard plant permit for a clerical error, with no new permit planned. An Anderson dispatch notes the decision could close the strawboard plant, risking about 250 jobs.
Marie Sampleson, a house servant for Charles Dunn, testified of screams heard July 2 the day Alice Cothrell vanished. She said Dunn appeared pale and excited at the barn door while Mrs Dunn ran to the kitchen. he offered to send Sampleson to Toledo. Sampleson, about to give birth, says Dunn is the father and claims a failed criminal attempted operation.
In Lexington North Carolina Col Cody’s horse Old Pap died in a wreck on Tuesday along with over 100 other horses. Mules pulling the Deadwood stage coach also perished. Cody values his loss at 240,00.
In Goshen Indiana on Tuesday night a buggy runaway left Mrs John Cripe and two children thrown to the ground. Mrs Cripe suffered serious injuries as a result of the crash.
R J Alfonso an agronomical engineer and secretary of the provincial junta of agriculture commerce and industries in Puerto Principe Cuba writes to the department of agriculture to connect with leading U S manufacturers. He asks for agricultural implements or models to aid a forthcoming museum and pledges their advertising value. Alfonso's address is Puerto Principe Cuba.
The ad promotes the New York Central routes from Chicago to New York along Lake Erie and Lake Michigan shores via Mohawk Valley and the Hudson. It highlights hourly trains, a nivel route, and superior comforts. Send one cent to George H. Daniels at Grand Central Station for the illustrated catalogue.
An invitation advertises securing a cook or liners for THE SUN with contact through an office at 123 E. Chiost or by phone 880.
Train fatally struck Laura McClellan an 18 near Krox. James M Salmons a 60% Kokomo man died after a stairs fall. A mule kicked John Rush in the head at Bloomington and he died Tuesday.
An antique ad touts Bromo Quinine tablets as a one day cure with no cure no pay. It lists a price of 3 cents and claims to cure ailments labeled as el s in a single day.
Out of town excursion fares listed from Indianapolis to Lake Erie and Western routes with stops at Fort Wayne Celina St Marys Lima and Michigan City. Departures are at 6 30 a m on Sunday November 3 1901 with fares between 1.00 and 1.25 dollars.
In Memphis on Tuesday a drawn battle erupted between striking black hodcarriers and workers hired to fill their jobs after the walkout. Twenty five shots were fired and one participant was mortally wounded.
Muncie Ind Oct 30 Lee M Sloan a young farmer near Reed Station swallowed carbolic acid and died Officials say he wished to leave the farm but his parents objected, the tragedy unfolding in Reed Station area.
Dr. Prescott owns two good ears but wants to obtain two more to graft onto a patient who lost them in an accident. The patient is believed to be George Garvey of Toledo, Ohio, who recently lost both ears in a runaway incident.
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