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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1901
Page
6
William Littlefield of Volga North Dakota answered a matrimonial ad in Richmond Indiana and wed Mrs. Nellie Smith. He gave her money for dresses, she left for Muncie, he pursued her Wednesday, and if she rejects him he plans to return to Dakota.
Wellington New Zealand government chemist announces a discovery that sterilizes eggs to keep them fresh for three years enabling a potential reversal of the egg trade.
The Carnival association reports a deficit of 1 367 83 with a 2 percent guaranty fund assessment planned on subscribers to square up. Banda Rossa cost the group 915 11 as receipts totaled 16 654 29 from gate admissions to flower parade. Free attractions cost 2 002 95 and total expenses reached 18 022 12 with various items listed.
Three applicants named Johnson sought a sanitary inspector post from the Board of Health. One J Johnson, white, was chosen after a tense wait while another candidate, W H Johnson, argued a misinitialing error. The two others remained convinced they would win as the process drew to a close.
In Jersey City on October 30 a special stockholders meeting of the American bicycle company voted to reduce authorized capital stock from 80 million dollars to the current issued levels at the stock exchange. Authorized now stands at 9,294,900 preferred and 17,701,500 common, totaling 26,996,400. Only 30,000,000 of the 80,000,000 authorized has been issued.
Morning paper claimed a rift between Megrew and Logsdon of the Board of Works. Both laughed at the story when confronted separately and again together. They insisted there is no truth to the tale, calling it a mere dream and the notion absurd.
Berlin reports the death of Herr Schoenlank a leading socialist member of the reichstag who died on Wednesday.
President Roosevelt named Frank I. Osborne of North Carolina as associate justice of the court of private land claims to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Thomas C. Fuller. Osborne is a Democrat, despite Republican pressure for a nominee from their party.
Edwin Gould was elected president of the reorganized Seventh National Bank. William H. Taylor will become vice president, with B. W. Jones junior as cashier. Formalities for resumption near completion. bank to reopen soon with cash on hand and capital three times prior. Depositors to receive 3 percent annual interest during suspension. The bank will keep its 68 year name.
Evidence of oil found in the Morris station gas well on the Greenfield line. The shaft continues sinking deeper into the Trenton rock in hopes of yielding a 40 barrel per day low.
Indianapolis light artillery plans a smoker Saturday night to commemorate winning the prize during carnival week. Gov. Durbin and Adjt Gen Ward will attend the event.
Miss Sarah Downing will succeed Miss Louise Richards as supply officer at the iWoman's prison.
Advertisement claims a simple home cure for sexual weakness and related issues by sending name and address to Dr L W Knapp in Detroit. It promises a free receipt with full directions and cites testimonials about restored vigor, strength, and enlargement. All correspondence reportedly confidential and mailed in plain envelopes.
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