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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1903
Page
12
A fragmentary obituary-like piece describes the death of a city poet known as the "little poet" amid poverty and hardship. The faded text references Amelia, a Chicago connection, and lingering questions about a final verse and the poet's last acts and aid to the poor.
A government exhibit at the St Louis exposition next year will feature a model of Ceratops, the three horned face described as a now extinct American reptile. The $2,500 model was built from a photograph by the Smithgonian Innovation to illustrate the creature as scientists imagine its cretaceous form.
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Hitters as natural quick relief for constipation and stomach issues. Also notes prices for Kast Iron footwear. In New York, Beatrice Bire Sire, 33, died from carbolic acid poisoning suspected to be accidental after confusing it with cough medicine, per police and Glee House remarks.
In Indianapolis hotel lobbies a recurring cast gathers to observe and converse. A veteran “colonel” lords over conversations with journalists and politicians, while traveling men swap tales and boast of connections. A wry chorus of hotel regulars, a poor young man chasing fashion, and a city crowd of spectators fill the scene with sharp, social satire.
The Merchants' Association of Indiana offers a one per cent gas rebate on purchases over twenty five dollars. Distances over forty miles qualify for a fare refund, with up to forty miles reimbursed both ways. Interurban passengers receive full fare for the entire distance, upon presenting cash receipts at the purchasing store. The program covers nearly all retail lines. refunds apply to one store or multiple shops with specified spending limits. For more details contact J. T. Saulter at 16 Washington St, Indianapolis.
New York port reports arrival of notable passengers including Senator Lodge and ex Senator Turner from the Alaska boundary tribunal along with Andrew Carnegie aboard the White Star liner Cedile from Liverpool. The piece notes Indianapolis houses and daily bargains in The Sun.
A notice announces William W. Wiston seeks a license to sell intoxicating drinks in quantities under five gallons at a downtown Indianapolis location. The tavern would operate from a room on the first floor of a brick building near Washington Street in Center Township Marion County and is identified as No. Al W. Willton St. Ward 12.
Samuel Parks, walking delegate of the Housesmith's union, admitted in New York Delaware on Thursday that he extorted money from employers. He testified the funds were for the union, not himself.
Omaha dispatch reports that the maneuvers held at Fort Miley concluded with a total government outlay of 350000 dollars, including 250000 dollars for the army exercises.
New Orleans October 30 a Black person was taken from the jail at Battiesburg Mississippi by a mob and fatally harmed. He had been charged with entering the house of H T Alten with intent to assault a woman.
Montreal report notes the first electric illumination of the ship canal between Montreal and Sorrell on Thursday night. The waterway became navigable after dark, signaling a milestone in local maritime infrastructure and urban lighting advances.
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