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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1904

Page

3

Baby Quirk's Quick Cure

A reader relays a testimonial about an infant named Owen Herbert Quirk suffering eczema from six weeks old. After failing treatment in Aldershot, remedies from Cathara were used, with rapid improvement and full clearance within a month. The letter endorses Cuticura products and offers corroboration from Mrs. Williams and Mr. Gunatane in Aldershot.

Owen Herbert Quirk Dra Victoria Road Aldershot Jeff Williama Michaels Road Gunatane Victoria Bosc Ankin Knmenr Weerty William Herbert

Waters Works Department Robbed in City Mall Incident

A waters works department building in the city was robbed Wednesday morning. A metal safe containing about 200 pounds was taken during the break in. Local police are investigating the incident and reviewing security footage.

Ecripps-Asrab Cleveland Mie

Four men hanged after Pollock post office raid confession

In Grant parish Pollock four white men who robbed the post office were taken from jail by a vigilante committee Tuesday afternoon. They were hanged and their feet were tortured to obtain a confession. The city of Alexandria reports no telegraphic communication about the incident.

Scrippa-M'Rae Alexandria Pollock Grant Parish

Dyspepsia Cure Promised By Tablets Ad

An old newspaper ad urges readers to try Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for digestive ailments. It claims the product can repair weak stomachs, improve digestion, and provide a permanent, safe cure when other methods fail. The copy cites dramatic examples of starvation and misled diets to persuade readers.

Stuart Edlands Goubtless

Detroit Museum Robbed of Gold and Silver Relics

The Detroit Museum of Art was broken into on Tuesday night and robbed of valuable gold and silver relics. A gold water vessel once owned by General Winfield Scott was among the items stolen.

Scrippe Mwrre Detroit Detroit Museum Winflela

Indiana Labor Report Highlights Stability and Reforms

J. P. McCormack and B. Frank Schmid state labor statistics for Indiana show fewer strikes and smoother arbitrations. The biennial report to Gov. Durbin notes greater city challenges, praise for unions ending bay ottayater, criticism of contract labor agents, and calls for road work fraud legislation.

J. P. McCormack B. Frank Schmid Atate Browins Rave Indiana

World’s Fair Awards Debate Continues

St Louis dispatch reports another communication to the World’s Fair jury of awards amid questions over proceedings. J C Pangborn, president of the United Exhibitors’ Association, tells President Carter that exhibitors are satisfied with the awards so far. President Francis notes Pangborn’s letter seems to misrepresent the incident.

Scripps ST. Louis J. C. Panghorn United Exhibitors’ Association Carter National Commission

Butler Offers Bribe Testimony On Northwestern Elevated Plan

Chicago December 7 Alterman Hupert W Butler told reporters he had offered a price to vote for a city ordinance extending Northwestern elevated rail lines. A special city council committee met in the finance room to question him but he refused to testify citing lack of authority. He said he might reveal information to the grand jury and could bring more at the next council meeting.

Scrippa-Arae Chicago Alterman Hupert W. Butler Roume Ate Mme Grand Jury Casmicil

Mafia Victim Joseph Shereto Assassinated in Kansas City

Dec. 7 Kansas City. Joseph Shereto an Italian buyer who had just arrived from Chicago was shot dead at midnight in the street. The killer fired from an unknown location, leaving the street deserted. Michael Randazzo, a witness, heard the shot and saw Shereto dead. George Rich, also from Chicago, waited for him when the incident happened.

Scripps Bar Kansas City Joseph Shereto Chicago Waller Michael Randazzo Shereto George Rich Chicagy

Radicals Divided Threaten New Cabinet in Belgrade

Belgrade Dec 7 Nicholas Hashich former minister of foreign affairs leads efforts to form a new cabinet amid a split radical majority in parliament. If old radicals fail to win over young radicals, dissolution of parliament may be required to secure an absolute majority on one side.

Iscripps Belgrade Nicholas Hashich

Suit Is Dismissed For Mental Anguish Damages

The damage suit by Mary Joyce of Chicago against the Pennsylvania Railroad Co was dismissed by the court. It held damages could not be recovered for mental anguish alone. The Joyce funeral party transporting a body to Letonia Ohio missed a burial after a funeral party tragedy.

Scripps-M'Rae Telegham Laportt Ind Mary Joyce Chicago Pennsylvania Railroad Company Prrausi Joyce Chiege Letonia Sarah Joyce

Wounded Messenger Dies After Robbery Shootout

In Los Angeles California Roberts the messenger shot during a Santa Fe train hold up died in hospital Tuesday night. He could not name the robber at the time of death. A man calling himself N J Firepatrick was arrested near Daggett by Ludlow station officers who suspect he is the wanted suspect.

Ecripps-Sprae Los Angeles Cah Roberts Sante Fe N. J. Firepatrick Ludlow Daggett

May Use Airships in War

Dysfunctional telegram fragment reports a possible plan to deploy airships in conflict. The note mentions Japanese authorities and Russian targets, with unclear attribution and garbled names. The text shows correspondence across multiple parties about acquiring airships for military use.

Scripps Bien City Dre Zahn Clark Moorm Tal Hi Che Minnery Oattarhe Mir Takahisa

Water Famine Strains Bloomington Water Service

Drought tightens in central Jillmels as water wagons run day and night to fill dry cisterns. McKean County faces a widespread water famine while stockholders meet Century Sanitary Co. A board of directors for the year is elected with Mrs. John B. Elam as president and other officers named.

Scripps-M RAE Cablegran Bloomington Dee Jillmels Mckean County Century Sanitary Company John B. Elam Joseph Afferdice J. J. Biker Viece H. 8. Tucker W. B. Holton George Dune WG. Bryan

Robbery Reported by Confidential Agent in San Francisco

George C McMullen a confidential agent for Janes TH Keene told police he was robbed of valuables valued at $1000 plus papers and other items. He declined to give further details beyond saying the robbery occurred Monday at an unknown location.

San Francisco Der Grorge C. McMullen Janes TH. Keene North Shore Uke Voller Dette

Kansas bank data shows drop in deposits in Nov period

The Kansas state bank commissioner report for the five days ending November 10 indicates a decline in deposits and an overall decrease from the prior period. Details are condensed in the teletype dispatch from Scripps-McRae. An Anti-Treating Bill is also noted in the same item with local political context.

Kansas Scripps-M Rae Topeka Kas Kansas State Bank Scripps-M'Rae Telegram Lafayette Ini Tee Tative J McCormick Princeton

Lodge Elects Officers for Ancient Landmark Lodge 314

In the annual election at Ancient Landmark Lodge 314 M and A M Mandy presided as a notable meeting elected officers including Wor shinfal mast Edgar B. Willis senior steward William J. Watkins junior warden George Ad Warren treasurer I Paul H. Krauss secretary Willis at Miner senior deacon Ed O York junior deacon Rabect G Medures ryter gubert HS Keller and others.

Lodge Ancient Landmarke Lodge Mandy Worshinfal Mast Edgar Willis William J. Watkins George Ad Warren Paul H. Krauss Wills At Miner Ed O. York Janine Rabect G Medures Ryter Gubert HS Keller

Suit Over Trade Marks Filed Against Jeffersonville Baker

A federal suit by the National Blocuit Company seeks $1000 from Mark. A complaint filed in Jeffersonville Indiana accuses him of trading in a fraudulent manner related to a crade mark. The plaintiff demands one thousand dollars in damages.

Mark National Blocuit Company Meine Tatac Wititesiden Jeffersonville Ind

Drunkards Cured Secretly at Home

A brief advert claims any lady can cure drunkenness at home with no cost and no effort. It asserts simple steps and promises lasting sobriety without medical treatment or public setup. The piece reads as a sensational home remedy promotion with vague qualifications.

Family Cured by Great Hamas Drink Cure Claim

A sensational ad claims a tasteless remedy can restore happiness by curing liquor habit. It touts easy admin in tea coffee or food and offers a free trial package from Dr W Haines of Glenn Ridge Cincinnati to demonstrate effectiveness.

Hamas

Soldier Run Over on Tracks Leaves Head Severed

Danville Maryland December 7 Charles Jon ard an inmate of the soldiers name went to sleep on the Wabarh tracks Tuesday night and was run over by a bus His head was severed from the body.

Scrippe-M'Rae Danville, ML Charles Jonard

President to Reappoint Harris and Larrabee as Postmasters

The president will reappoint Col. Joseph P. Harris as postmaster at Kansas City and nominate Annie Larrabee for another term as postmistress at Oyster Bay New York. The actions are sent to the Senate for confirmation.

Washington Ven Jos. P. Harris Kansas City Annie Larrabee Oyster Bay N, Y

Railroad companys affairs in suit against Chicago and Eastern

In a federal case Judge Haker disposed of several claims on Tuesday. More claims remain to be settled. Also, Arnold Domineath company to give a concert of ancient instruments at the German house Wednesday evening.

Chicago & Bouthenstern Railroad Company Haker Arnold Doimetach Company

Jurors Picked for Nan Patterson Murder Trial

New York December 7 jurymen sat in the Nan Patterson murder trial as court opened. Patterson appeared bright and happy despite discontent with seven middle aged jurors who did not fit the Florodora actress image. She saluted her father as Levy congratulated her on appearance. More than a dozen taloamen were examined early but none accepted as juror.

Iscripps-Arae Telegram New York Nan Patterson Florodora Miss Patterson

Appointment of Hunt as Secretary in Governor’s Term

Anlon Ranner Hunt of Winchester, a 40 year old lawyer and eighth district politician, is named secretary to the governor during his term. Hunt, previously water secretary and a strong gubernatorial candidate, declined to seek the nomination after late-hour talk. His appointment was announced as other rivals remained hopeful of George J. Lickwend succeeding Gow Dues pole.

George J. Lickwend

Jones Petition Rejected Over Official Postpone Request

A petition urging reconsideration of Jones for the post failed as the police and safety board opposed the move. On Wednesday the board declined to address the matter, and Jones was discharged from the police staff after the upset meeting.

City record for Aday Births and deaths notice

Fragmentary city record lists births, deaths, marriages and building permits with many unreadable names and addresses. It mentions individuals such as Harry and Dora Gaddis, Minnie Wed, Bertha Goodman, Gus and Regina Goldberg, and others, along with locations like W. Vermont and 211 K Tenth, plus references to Darnell and rural properties.

Adhingon Hoy Kitin Stephens Kaereen Woon Aildohosan Hharry Ani Dora Gaddis Navide Non Sirk Witham Bertha Goodman Indianapons Minnie Wed Vermont Mays Iveson Barth Poy Rank and Wommtiff

Minister's Friends Uneasy

New York dispatch reports Japanese minister Kojoro Takahira's appendectomy recovery at the Majestic Hotel. friends in Washington feel uneasy as word spreads that he cannot return to Tokyo within weeks, fueling diplomatic uncertainties.

Bcrippr-Mrae New York Kojoro Takahira Majestic Hotel Washington Teton Top

Embargo on Coal Dominates Eastern Markets

A scrambled telegraphic report notes Britain facing an embargo on coal and related shipments. It mentions the Far East, the United States, and German interests, with ships laden with coal potential casualties of the tension. The garbled text implies drastic action affecting trade routes and energy supplies.

Iscripys-M Hirmingram Dee Great Briain Stesserels Far East America Daly

Score In Bike Race

New York report lists race results with multiple pairings and times. Ventersiuff-Stal and Ketgon-Logan lead. other pairs include Dusaot-Mazan, Hreten-Gougolle, Palmer-Agraz, Garmarthon-Williams, Downing-Limburg, and Krebe-Fogler with varied scores and placements.

Rae Truegram New York Ventersiuff-Stal Rost Inn Dusaot-Mazan Hreten- Gougolle Turville Mettling Lott Ketgon-Logan Palmer- Agraz Garmarthon-Williams Downing and Limburg Rockowits Bulking Krebe-Fogler Caldwell-Hupper

Free pay plan for rheumatism cures with Magic Foot Drafts

A 19th century advertisement claims Magic Foot Drafts cured rheumatism rapidly. It cites cases from New Westminster British Columbia, Watertown New York, Pittsburg Pennsylvania and Providence Rhode Island. Letters from patients and others are available for inspection in the advertiser’s offices.

J. Pearce New Westminster B. C Mary Patrick Watertown N. Y Z. H. Palmer Pittsburg H.C. van Valkenburg Providence A. 1

Magic Foot Drafts Claim Cure for Rheumatism

Advert shows Magic Foot Drafts from the Magic Foot Draft Co. inviting readers to send name and address to receive a free trial pair allegedly curing rheumatism by absorbing impurities through the feet. Includes misleading offer to send one dollar if not satisfied and promises a free book by return mail.

Michigan Magic Foot Draft Co A. U Majestic Big Jackson Mick

New York Produce Market Quiet Amid Mixed Trade

A garbled New York market report notes quiet conditions at T-Park and mixed pricing for poultry and cream products. It references various prices and items, including poultry, cream, and butter, with scattered mentions of freight, calendar dates, and regional notes. The garbled text also alludes to Buffalo stock and Wheat and stock quotes, but the core readable facts center on a subdued New York produce scene with scattered commodity values.

Indianapolis Produce and Cincinnati Live Stock Summary

An OCR filled market note covers Indianapolis produce pricing with items like cabbage onions nuts and dried fruits, listing per unit bids and regional suppliers. Separate telegrams from Cincinnati and St. Louis detail livestock receipts and price ranges for cattle calves hogs and sheep, noting market softness in places and steady trends in others.

Indianapolis Livestock Indianapolis Dre Cincinnati Scripps-Mrab Telegram Dee ST. Louis Cripps-Mhak Ron

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