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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1904
Page
4
The Indianapolis San the Pioneer one cent paper of Indiana prints a garbled ad. It mentions publication details in Indianapolis, subscription rates and delivery terms, with numerous OCR errors and incomplete data. This brief item notes citywide delivery and varying pricing but lacks coherent dates or events.
A long editorial discusses Indiana in the grip of a political machine led by Senator Fairbanks, noting the withdrawal of opposing candidates to James Hemenway. It questions the dominance of the boss over the ballot, cites Ed Butler’s honesty, and reflects on reforms and election terms, tying past St. Louis and Indianapolis political strains to present concerns. A separate vignette recalls a girl in Indianapolis who died resisting insult and slander, illustrating the cost of honor.
The piece derides gossip that ruined a seventeen year old girl, recounting how friends spread false stories that labeled her immoral. A neighbor warned her, she then felt compelled to end her life, while her family disputed the gossip after a post mortem. The author condemns rumor and highlights social cruelty.
John Johnson known as Stormy buys the boat Hazel B and becomes captain. Friends predict success, praising him as sturdy and pushy. The item sits among a bustling, quotation filled column noting local boasts and public musings from Chicago to Detroit.
Mr and Mrs John Trees 812 Maalson seek their years old son who vanished Friday noon. Parents had separated recently. one boy was sent to an orphanage in Vincennes. After reuniting they hoped the boy would arrive in Indianapolis Friday night at o o clock but he did not. They asked police help.
A Washington woman, described as editor, lawyer, teacher, orator and labor organizer, stands at the forefront of organized labor. She edits the official American Federation of Labor magazine and serves as a general organizer, earning praise from President Gompers as a valuable aide and widely known for writings on labor and economics.
A jumble of quotes from Leonard Quinl Me through officials and citizens discusses election dynamics, transportation, criminal policy, saloon regulation, and court matters in Indianapolis. Figures reference campaigning optimism, interurban convenience, dance hall reforms, and a coroner’s remarks on an elevator death case.
Warrant payments were refused at the treasury as state funds remain tight. About 42,000 in warrants presented Friday were turned down. the treasury has cleared outstanding warrants totaling 32,000. Cash shortages delay payments to those with warrants, including cotton producers awaiting funds.
A Russian doctor Mina Sibald who ran the late Suk fan Murad Vo Sibald faces arrest amid suspicions tied to Murad V. The report notes Shriners degree ceremonies at the Scottish Rite temple with Clarence B Toots and a young candidate, plus a Volunteers Sunday service schedule with speakers in Toronto.
A parade of social updates details Miss Nejil Krill visiting Man salons and William E. Sanderaonto at La Fayette, plus returns and guest appearances across Indiana from New Albany to Terre Haute. Weddings include Strickler McCrea in Wabash and Fry Jones in Crawfordsville with other gatherings and club events noted. Prison Made School Books debate notes state printing at the reform school faces opposition from the State Board of Education.
The article notes George Tice, a Black man, facing an assault accusation by Mrs Mamie Dean. It reports he plans to prove an alibi by showing attendance at a campaign meeting the night of the alleged incident. Mrs Dean questions Rice in the main event and the context remains uncertain.
A damaged 19th century ad claims Dr Milew Anti Pain Pills cure headaches and nervous pain in minutes with no other effect. It promises instant relief for any pain by taking one pill, urging sufferers to try the remedy. The text imitates period advertising with exaggerated assurances and misspelled words.
An advertisement-style fragment claims Dr Miles Ant Pain Pills erase pain quickly and end distress. A customer from Claremont New Hampshire reports relief from nervous headaches after one box and offers a money-back guarantee if not satisfied.
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