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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1904
Page
3
A sales pitch claims Liquozone has spent over a million dollars to offer a free bottle to any sick person, with no endorsements or testimonials. It describes the product as an oxygen-based germicide that supposedly kills germs without harming tissues and includes a coupon to obtain a free full-size bottle via a local druggist.
Court reopened Monday to select a jury for Jas Gillespie accused of the alleged assassination of his twin sister Elizabeth. Of 19 talesmen drawn, most have refused due to prior opinions formed from newspaper reports and previous testimony.
December 12 Bellaire and Renwood ferryboat Amelia capsized while forcing a passage through ice in the river. Ten men aboard escaped by clinging to the ice edge until rescue, several nearly dying from exposure.
John Tausley, a young college ar r lad, faced Monday morning in polles court charged with stealing 200 ligarettes from 4 M Hoist cigar store. He admitted the act, citing a strong habit, and was sentenced to six days in jai with $19 and costs.
W C Patterson long time Indianapolis postal superintendent died early Monday at his home 182 N Alabama St Cause hemorrhages following a recent operation He was 53 and formerly ran a livery business Known as Billy Patterson he was the son in law of his son in law and had lived in Indianapolis for many years Special to the Sun Wilkes Barre Pa Dec 12 Sylvester Hath aged 56 recently married to his son in law's daughter Sarah Hugenbuch 70 became son in law through the marriage The bride is a daughter of Hagenbuch and the connection arose as Hath visited his daughter and son in law and pledged to wed Sarah though she is under age consent was given
The United States cruiser Sam Francisco reached Hampton Roads Monday after a long voyage from the Philippines. It reports arrival in Norfolk for repairs. A religious group called the Blood-Washed Army plans meetings this winter, with sessions held Monday and mats to be used.
Edward Trimbla and Frank Geax, two youths, were arraigned on grand larceny and assault and battery charges after allegedly holding up Henry Trotter on Pearl Street late Saturday night. Trotter says he lost 16 dollars 80 cents and was knocked down. The case was continued to Wednesday.
Italian Mike Juliana was arrested Monday noon by Patrolmen Mulvshit and Smith for assault and battery after a dance at Reichwein hall Saturday night. Alleged to have suffered head gashes. Bush was later arrested Sunday on a charge of assault and battery with intent to kill. Both cases bound over Tuesday.
Postmaster general Wynne reports a four year record of success with rising postal revenues, strict accountability, and economy. Recommendations include acquiring land for a new annex, consolidating third and fourth class mail rates, a new two ounce to five pound package rate at rural routes, and boosted salaries for an assistant attorney general in the post office. Also proposed are prohibitions on private mailbox maintenance without authorization and an annuity for disabled railway clerks. The article adds festival notes and a concert by Pachmann at Tomlinson Hall.
Saye St Petersburg dispatch reports two men killed and 248 wounded as reservists marching to the front were forced into railway cars at Saratov. A crowd of several thousand accompanied the troops to the station and clashes followed. Regulars then attacked surrounding voters, resulting in deaths and injuries.
Births include Charles and Mrs. Jones at 217 Addison girl. Rense and Effie Koldyk Five Points boy. John W Helfrich Patterson boy. James W Canby Maxwell girl. Walter Thompson Orange boy. Thomas Gregory Downy boy. Christian Buckman New Jersey boy. Lamet Grossman Marshall McCullen boy. Jeptha Sears Belmont boy. Deaths list Bridget Mungavan 42 Highland. Tesey Buchanan 9 St. Vincent's. Mary A. McGarvey 62 Noble erysipelas. Hortense Schoan cerebral congestion. William Wyle Johnson 186d N. Pennsylvania heart failure. CW Rawley City hospital pneumonia. Moelvin Henderson 2 months 1422 W. Ray pneumonia. Tra Richardson 35 Ashland eess. Alva Dicks N. New Jersey tuberculosis. Marriages Harry Yerxa and Mary Walker. Howard Hawking and Maude Wells. Warren Farmer and Frances Thory. Conrad Rost and Sarah Ann Gross. Gavin Payne and Bertha Fanniey. Ora S. Martin and Clifford Finley. Building permits M A Keefe addition 421 Narrison 32%. Armstrong dwelling 3a Bancroft 40. Ashjian brothers business room dwelling 46 W Seventeenth 31,90. Walter A Brooks cottage Parker 00. Two Ole From Exposure: Mrs Cette Pettus and stepdaughter died after snowstorm near Trevilians, Va. Child died first, woman died next day. Killed by cellar door: O W Gardner of Pron terville, Ohio, crushed and died soon after.
Reports from Vermont towns warn that scarce water threatens farm irrigation and mill operations, risking a serious water crisis if rainfall does not come soon. Telegrams from Burlington note notable inconvenience and potential losses across regions. In Minnesota, Duluth and Moorhead report subzero temps, while St Paul records frigid conditions with temperatures around zero.
An anti government crowd clashed with police in St Petersburg on Sunday and again Monday. Red flags appeared, mobs faced mounted gendarmes, and many were injured as demonstrators were dispersed. Agitators were arrested while others dispersed. a new rally was called for Tuesday amid ongoing unrest.
Reports from Scripps-McRae telegrams state Japanese forces at Port Arthur claim the Russian fleet is so weakened that further attack is unnecessary, while port battles continue and Golden Hill wireless stations burn. other telegrams note Russian ships at Cape Town and at Suda Bay, with various wartime movements and domestic notices following.
Chicago and New York trading opens show declines in December futures and steel and copper shares. December wheat dips while May and July soy follow. St Paul and Reading lead losses in a broad market downturn with Amalgamated copper and sugar among the laggards. Produce mixes with butter and eggs steady, cattle and hog receipts noted in Indiana and Cincinnati markets.
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