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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1902
Page
5
Lillian Merrill and her mother shelter a friendly tramp in a western suburb. Mistaken identity reveals the visitor as Harold Worcester, Jack’s college friend, prompting a social misadventure that ends in marriage and family harmony.
An old ad extols Wells Hair Tone promising dandruff control and slow hair loss. It also touts Rough on Rats for pests and Get There as a horse remedy, all prepaid by express from Wells, a Jersey City chemist.
Denver editor Lute Wilcox, seeking eye help, wrote to Toledo’s Editor Murphy and unknowingly contacted his sister, whom he hadn’t seen since age nine. Murphy’s wife reads the correspondence and recognizes the name, rekindling a long-lost family connection amid a story of eye troubles and a Pennsylvanian past.
Kansas City dispatch reports that William Jennings Bryan may again be a presidential candidate. Sources say he would prefer not to run and will not permit his name to be used unless party conditions change. Bryan could run to block the Hill German faction if they seek party control, though he cites significant personal earnings. He and Tom Orton remain in agreement on Kansas City platform principles and avoid public discussion of a bid.
In Syracuse Mary Walker, wearing her usual attire, tried to enter the women’s waiting room at the New York Central station. Martha, a colored attendant, blocked entry saying men are not allowed in head. The doctor insisted she is no man, but was not admitted.
A rumor that James McNulty would receive a position in Cyrus J. Clark’s office if Clark became auditor was denied by Clark. He stated no promises were made and urged belief in his honor. Floyd A. Woods, a McNulty ally, claimed McNulty left the race to gain the organization’s favor.
Fred A. Stewart, a junior at the State university, returns home after nearly two years abroad. He visited Nagasaki Shanghai Manila Hong Kong and Manila again joining secret service work before deciding to resume his education. He also toured Arabia and several European countries during the voyage.
A collage of comic items from small towns. Ratcliff of Kingman claims a spud growing record with 14 pounds. Switzenberger offers seven barrels of sauerkraut as winter payoff. Sullivan youths lose $60 after a dive in Chicago. Mullally eats four pumpkin pies. Tobe Williams marries Malinda Biggs and injures himself on a hatpin, ducking home. Kala mazoo sends Mr. Willie Caruthers to further his butcher career. Maud Swinnett reuses an old beaver hat, only to find a mother mouse has claimed it for a nest.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for dyspepsia and stomach trouble, citing a Minneapolis man who improved after five bottles and instruction. It claims the remedy restored health and vigor and promotes Dr Pierce's Pellets for biliousness and headaches. The Sun liners urge familiarity with offered opportunities and guarantee results.
In Redding California a two year old boy, Frank Beetz, son of Mr and Mrs H A Beetz, laughed with other children when he suddenly choked. Physicians say the death followed laughter, the child dying ten minutes later. The item ends with an advertisement for Dean's Ointment promising itch relief.
Used upright pianos offered at Baldwin’s with low cost claims and guaranteed results. Includes directions to the office at 121-123 E Ubio and two phone numbers 580.
Supt Taffe received compliments from Chief John Wilkie of the secret service in Washington and from the local committee on arrangements for the president's visit praising the police department for excellent arrangements during the visit.
South Denver buzzes over James H. Lutes an artificial limb maker eloping with Mrs. Hose Greenway a divorced woman both with wooden legs Lutes left town Friday and Greenway vanished The wooden leg factory in Clayton block closed Mrs Greenway had a recent divorce for desertion Lutes and Greenway allegedly removed household goods to Portland Oregon while claiming a move to San Francisco
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