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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1901
Page
5
An association of leading citizens plans an elaborate Wednesday night program in New Orleans to burn an effigy of Leon Czolgosz the anarchist who attempted to kill the president. A dummy is being crafted by carnival float artists from newspaper descriptions and pictures and soaked in oil for rapid bright combustion. Speeches are on the program.
Philadelphia residents faced a caterpillar plague damaging parks and plants. A remarkable bug with a lance and armor reportedly arrives to help, described as a knightly helper in a rare natural extermination effort.
A tiny insect about three-eighths of an inch long feeds on caterpillars by a lance-like apparatus. It stalks prey quietly, lunges, and pierces the caterpillar then absorbs it through the lance. The caterpillar shrinks as the bug withdraws, leaving only its skin. The bug has six legs, two feelers, and distinct brown, yellow, and green markings.
A nametag contest seeks a studio name with a $15 prize for the winning suggestion. Mail ideas to Wilhite and Holloway, photographers, 237 North Pennsylvania Street, Denison, detailing the chosen title.
An advertisement lists trunks telescopes harness and other goods with cash or payments options. It mentions Fine California Wines Brandies Bottled goods and stores Schuller's 210 N Meridian Street and address 313 E Washington Street.
Indiana Dental College at 8 W Cor Delaware and Chioste offers patient services from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all kinds of dental work.
An old nurse claims Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup calms teething children and relieves wind colic and diarrhoea. It promises gum softening and pain relief at twenty five cents per bottle.
Rates listed for Mackinac Island and Mackinaw City and nearby towns via C., H. and D., and Mich Cent. Sept. 6 and 13. Tickets valid 30 days. For details see ticket agents.
Two special fast trains depart Sunday Sept 15 for Cincinnati at 6 20 am and 7 15 am with limited stops to Rushville Connersville and Hamilton Return to Cincinnati listed at 6 20 pm. The fare is 1.25 for the round trip on the Cincinnati and Return plan via C H D lines.
Geo W McDermott a New York policeman and Rockaway Beach rescuer faces inquiry for not reporting his ocean rescue of six people from the capsized yacht Anita off Tilyou's boardwalk. He saved vessel occupants including Martin W Keogh and Miss Katheryn Hanney and others, then did not file a report per department rules.
Susie Zimlock and Andrew Simcoe planned to marry in Wilkes-Barre. Simcoe, scarred by a facial carbuncle, accused Stephen Kula of stealing his fiancée and sought a larceny warrant. The squire ruled kidnapping as the best fit, and Kula was acquitted, leaving Susie likely to wed Kula instead.
The piece surveys reactions after President McKinley is shot, condemning lynching talk by figures like Senator Platt and clergymen. It opposes mob punishment and urges restraint, noting the dangers of crowd sentiment and urging adherence to law.
Fred North visits Mrs Morris’s rural home and meets Bobbie a mischievous boy who hides in the hay. He then courts Aunt Jane through flirtatious glances and a mistaken letter, chased by a playful breeze that scatters papers over the yard. The tale ends with Bobbie fetching a knife for Fred to seal his fate.
California dancer Isadora Duncan, known as Miss Duncan of Oakland, captivates Paris with Greek inspired dances. Her art shocks traditional tastes. Paris society contemplates a dedicated Greek dance theater led by the renowned performer.
Boston's ten year arbitration method between the Master Builders' Association and the workers, led by William H. Sayward, has prevented strikes and lockouts. A joint six-member committee with an independent umpire resolves issues with no appeals, recognizing unions and disciplining parties that do not abide by decisions.
Miss Helen Werbe hosted an afternoon tea. Rev and Mrs D R Lucas plan a Friday return from Bay View Michigan after serious illness but marked improvement. State weddings announced in Fort Wayne Spice land Morgantown Detroit and Greencastle with multiple couples. wedding details include gowns and officiants. Elliott Perkins and Mary Milford wed in Crawfordsville with Bishop Francis presiding.
Get a $50 round trip from Chicago to California on the Overland Limited leaving Chicago at 6 30 p m September 19 27. Three days en route with unrivaled scenery and varIble routes. Dining cars buffet library cars with barber. Two other fast trains daily. Includes tours to California Oregon Washington with daily escorted tourist cars. Apply to ticket agent or A F Cleveland 435 Vine St Cincinnati O.
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