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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1902
Page
6
An Indianapolis column warns winter concerns over chimney flues and stove upkeep. It stresses cleaning soot with a broom, avoiding dangerous oil methods, and keeping stoves free of ashes and grease for efficient burning.
A telegram from Consul-general McNally reports ongoing Santa Maria eruption. Quezaltenango is buried under six inches of ash and volcanic matter, while eastern coffee plantations lie under seven feet of sand and ash.
In Petersburg a scandal links Tony Davis a Petersburg printer and violinist to Mrs. James Johnson pastor's wife and Davis's music pupil. Mrs Davis sues for alienation of affections claiming 35 000 damages. settlement brings 1000 pounds and withdrawal. A divorce follows with Davis's husband offering no defense.
Fierce riots broke out on the West Side as billposters strike actions escalated. Bricks clubs and whips were used while police restored order. Five people were injured and three arrested amid clashes between strikers and nonunion billposters.
The Rev J W Yelsiey of St Paris Chad suffers kidney trouble and says Dr David Kennedy favorite cure cured him. Four life insurance companies reportedly accepted him after using the remedy. The ad touts Kennedy's Favorite Kidney Liver Bladder Rheumita and dyspepsia cure with bottles 50 cents to 1.00 and mail sample offers from Dr David Kennelly Corporation Rochester NY.
A gasoline stove on the sidewalk in front of Monarch grocery on E Washington Street burst into flames after a dress caught fire. Henry Schover dragged the stove away and tried to smother the fire with cork, then with earth from a nearby excavation, eventually extinguishing it.
The famed Absinthe House in New Orleans, a century and a half old, files for bankruptcy by Felix Ferrer. The building, a story and a half, hosted Civil War officers and figures, drawing tourists for absinthe and lore, while the proprietor’s assets total 5482 755 and liabilities 0? The piece notes its storied past and undetermined handling under new management.
Jewelry firms push holiday sales with watches and rings as top gifts for men and women. Chatelaine designs with rose gold and Cupla engraving attract buyers. Marquis ring and diamond clusters remain popular. Nethersole bracelets lead bracelet styles. prices range from $1 to $1,500.
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