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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1903

Page

2

Patchy Love Feast Conveys Harmony in Roosevelt Hanna Talks

Washington December reports describe a Friday night conference between President Roosevelt and Senator Hanna that produced concessions to preserve party unity. The agreement reportedly includes Perry Heath’s removal from the Republican national committee and a pending confirmation for Gen. Wood’s promotion. If Hanna’s health allows, he may retain the national chairmanship with two vice chairs in New York and Chicago.

Washington, Tec Roosevelt Hanna Appusite Bejf Gach Perry Heath Senate Committee New York Chicago

Desperate plea ends with a drink after murder attempt

A Danville carpenter linked to a fatal incident is described in disjointed speech as he discussed disposing of a body. He expresses fear of consequences and chooses drinking over murder, while witnesses recount attempts to coax him to reveal plans and locate evidence. The scene includes references to Miss Griffin and others in confusion and tension.

Danville Margansgan Serrtin

Explosion Rocks City Office Injures Four

A dynamite blast at the Ko koma Marion & Western friction company office injured four people after workers had lunch and returned to work. A child looked from a widow as the blast shattered windows, and doors crushed in. The incident caused panic among about 200 nearby school children.

Kokgaio Ind Kokoma, Marion & Wertern Friction Company Thomasain John Thomas George [Ellers Ellers

Don’t Scold Irritability She Strives For Better Nerves

A fragment hints at health advice urging readers to strengthen nerves with Dr. Miles Bervine and to improve mood and vitality through better eating and habits. The garbled text suggests a publication aim to promote wellness and product references amid unclear context.

Miles” Bervine

Metewell and Ditard Hanged in Gas Fatality Case

A turbulent scene describes Metewell and John Ditard being hanged connected to a teenage crime. A gas escalation caused the bath to ignite, leading to a deadly sequence as Ditard attempted to throw the city door, with a fire set that was later extinguished before complete ruin.

Metewell John Ditard Asien Uae

Glass Company Forming in Muncie

A new glass company is planned in Muncie with a meeting next Monday night to organize. The venture aims to create independent window glass production and cooperative plants to challenge existing factories and markets in the area.

Muncie

Fogarty Celebrates New City Office Equipment

City clerk Fogarty expresses evident happiness over acquiring a brand new typewriting machine and desk. He arranged an exchange with City Controller Dunn to trade in the old machine for part payment on the new setup, and secured a private stenographer for duties that previously relied on outdated gear.

Fogarty Nancy Brown Dunn

Child Burned While Playing With Matches

The seven-year-old daughter of George Campbell of Tie River was fatally burned while playing with matches. The mother, rising from a sick bed to rescue her child, arrived too late as the girl died within a few hours.

Sault Sth Mahib George Campbell Tie River Omatehes

Two More Charged With Graft in Milwauker

MILWAUKEE Wis Dec 5 Two more aldermen in Milwauker have been arrested on graft charges Wilam Murphy alderman and J Righter former alderman charged with soliciting and accepting a bribe in a local municipal case

Postum Aids Virginia Woman After Coffee Dangers

A Virginia clergyman's wife describes years of coffee fatigue and headaches, then credits Postum with restoring her energy and health. She notes headaches disappeared after switching to Postum, says her complexion improved, and claims her family also benefited. The ad attributes cure to Postum and urges trying the cereal beverage.

Virginia Sam Postum Attei Tostum Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Twraiheille

Two Men Die From Brooklyn Wake Fire Tragedy

In Brooklyn early Saturday a wake at a Gilligan family flat ended in death for Michael Safford and Charles Butley when a lamp toppled, igniting curtains and drapery. Firemen fought the blaze as mourners escaped, with relatives badly burned and the wake left unfinished.

New York Tre Michael Safford Charles Butley Brooklyn Gilligan

Ralph Miller Camp of Army of the Philippines

The Ralph Miller Camp of the Army of the Philippines invites veterans and service members to join the new unit. The first gathering occurs at Bastieg 0, Shitley, with a Saturday evening meeting to elect officers and establish the camp wing. Diners and holders of prior service are encouraged to attend and participate.

Ralph Miller Army OF the Philippines Ralph Mitter Army of the Philapmnes

Maggie Davis Arrest Sparks Loud Drunken Disturbance

Maggie Davis, a longtime figure in circle life, was confined at the station house after a late Friday night drunken stunt. She faces charges of getting drunk and disturbing the peace, with a pledge to reform repeatedly failing to materialize.

Maggie Davis Georginata Pallee Rai Aaurther Red iv Magela

Four hundred pound woman burns to death in Elmwood

In Elmwood Nebraska a 400 pound woman, Mrs Martha Schleaman, is burned to death after a fire destroyed the home shared with her daughter. The daughter, unable to drag her to safety, and a firefighter sustained injuries while attempting rescue. The story notes the woman’s extreme weight and the fire’s rapid spread.

Elmwood Neb Martha Schleaman Schreaman Daventer

Panama Canal Progress and London Fog Delays

Reports from New Orleans mention Panama Canal work advancing with AVANIS the paymaster trainee en route to Washington for promotion and a note that work at Colon would begin soon. Admiral Walker has already started. In London the fog season began with thick mist delaying traffic and obscuring half the street view.

Panama Canal New Orleans Teteneling Prise Avanis Washineton Colon Arive Egaling Admiral Walker Princally London Dee Batordey

Peruna Almanac Seeks Wide Public Availability

A garbled entry discusses the Peruna Almanac reaching over eight million homes and being sold by first class druggists. It notes the WAL Almanac is published and supplies will not last, urging readers to obtain a copy early. The fragment mentions inquiries and availability in a disorderly fashion.

Iquire

Stand Up for Indianapolis Business Bargains Ad Page

Readers are urged to support Indianapolis by engaging with local enterprises. The message promotes daily bargains showcased in display advertisements in the Times.

Indianapolis Indianapolie SUD

Wedded Under Guard of Dublin Policemen

Readable fragments describe the marriage of Ede Ward Rerie and Mine We ten Twitty under guard in Dublin. Police escorted the ceremony as Keene and Miss Mehty reportedly confronted the couple, with a scuffle ending as officers restrained the scene and kept bystanders at bay.

Dublin Duncan Keene Jond Miss Terdins Benthee Bat

Richardson Promoted to Assistant General Superintendent

Richardson, longtime district person of the Pennsylvania Vinelatienies network, is promoted to assistant general superintendent in an Aus appointment likely announced from Philadelphia. The move places him among peers in a class with Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis, and Cleveland, reflecting regional leadership changes.

Pennsylante Vinelatienies S-Neral Nanapal Herdquar- Aus Tlayapolis Pennsylvania Cincinan Chicago Si Lenis Pnd Cleveland

Local ads mix in faded storefronts and remedies

A fragmented page advertises Grove street bakeries Becks bakery 69 Massachusetts Avenue and multiple shops selling stoves medicines and teething remedies. Products include Tele Laxative Brome Quinine Tablets and Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething. The section mentions garland Steve and Ranges and a garbled Indianapolis price push.

Fred Shepard Appointed Deputy in County Office

In a locally reported move, Fred Shepard is named deputy in the county treasurer office. Cy Clark announced the appointment, noting Shepard’s eight years of service and readiness to assume duties once confirmed.

Fred Shepard Ve County Cy Clark Alice Shepard Feday Nteit Harry KO Bitte Clark Devtiy

Fragmentary report from Andalia article brief

Sparse OCR text mentions a child incident near Vera with unclear details. It references a person named John Stanlerey and a chasing event. The exact actions, location specifics, and outcomes are unreadable due to damaged text.

Andalia John Stanlerey Vera Ava

Trouble With Landlady Leads to Court Dispute

A renter and the landlady argue over rent in Madrid. The tenant refuses to pay an alleged erroneous charge claiming it is unfair. Police are not involved. The couple plans to leave but remain entangled as they seek resolution in court.

Madrid Conaul

Miss Selleck to Speak at Hertha Mallard Home

In a brief note from the art department, Miss Selleck and three ROE Selleck will discuss topics at the Hertha Mallard residence. The event, hosted by Shortridge Wigh senowl, will cover planned exhibitions and a talk on APLINA OrATS featured in the club meeting.

Miss Selleck Roe Selleck Art Shortridge Aplina Hertha Mallard

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