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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1903

Page

3

Rich Men Not All Happy in Lydia tale of Croesus and Crests

An old promotional piece argues wealth brings troubles yet can be eased by Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. It cites Croesus of Lydia and Crests as examples, touting indigestion cures, the tablets' digesting aid, and wide druggist availability at 59 cents a box.

Croceus Lydia John D. Rockefeller Cyrus Solon Hin Kinsdor Stuart Rfuart Tregeiers

Father Relents as Elopers Wed in Scrappy Story

In Sigux City South Dakota, Jerah Lane 18 from Massings Nebraska elopes with Benice Yarikton. The father relents, they marry at the county clerk with license and a squire performing the knot. Earlier Kidnaping charges were placed against Jerah Lane though dropped. A separate item from Huntington West Virginia notes James Copely 16 brained a man with an ox over a missing penknife and then attacked his mother and sister.

Sigux City Jerah Lane Massings Neb Binnayitag Sue Bence Yarikton Miss Lane Huntington W. Ya. Dee James Copely Copely Harts Crack Lincoln County

Two Killed In Freight Wreck Near Pawnee Kansas

Two sections of a St Louis and San Francisco freight collided on a trestle near Pawnee Kansas on Wednesday. Several others were injured including one seriously. One of the dead is identified as VP MM Hermitage of Munett. The report mentions a fatal drinking contest in New York with William Reilly and a man named Grey dead and Patrick McCarthy hospitalized. a fourth member of the quartet is missing.

Kansas St. Louia San Francisco Pawnee Kas Cinan VP MM. Hermitage Munett New York de M—Feermen William Reilly Grey Patlel McCarthy

Fair Was Big Success at Civic Catholic Fair

The Catholic fair held here last week raised about $2,100 from 16 events regarded as the most successful of their kind in years. A Kentuckian’s Stander in the event drew attention, while other notes mention local deciphrations and remarks from officials.

Shirl Ville

May Resist Out Of Steel Trust May Resist Out Of Steel Trust

A Chicago case arises from wage cuts by the Steel trust on January 1 affecting 12,000 workers. Tolliver, a thrifty deceased man, is mentioned in probate proceedings as the administrator’s dispute with Mary B. Scott over a safety deposit box containing mixed currency and papers, leading to a probate decision on ownership. The Union Trust Company is involved in the estate matter.

Chicago Bea Steel Trust Joliet Jolur Tolliver Union Trust Company Mary B. Scott Fletcher's Bank Toliver Tolliver Truat Company Walker

Mayor vetoes union label resolution in Fremont

Fremont mayor vetoes city council resolution mandating the union label on all city printing. He denounces the method as improper and calls such resolutions an offense to fair procedure, warning of further action to preserve city standards.

Fremont Engel

Fragmented World News Snippet Appears Incoherent

A scrambled OCR fragment reports various locations and events including Constantinople, Rome, and St. Petersburg, mentioning contracts, brigands, wounded persons, and a temple discovery. The text is garbled with misread names and numbers, offering no clear cohesive story or dates.

Mediterranean storm wrecks ships near Malaga and Ferrol

reports say fourteen fishing smacks were wrecked and many lives lost as a fierce storm hit the Mediterranean coast near Malaga and Ferrol. Twenty two bodies have washed ashore.

Revere Mediterranean Spain Malaga Ferroul

Gas Cut Off Shivers Populace Across Regions

In Huntington and towns from Guyane fous West Virginia to Kokomo Indiana, widespread gas outages leave residents cold and suffering. Reported funerals in Kokomo describe peculiar rites after a dynamite blast fatally struck Mata Parunix, with mourners in a stark, ritual procession.

Huntington Dee Opld Guyane Fous W.va Roex Homtingby Centeay Guy Cuuttashire Ashianed Trogrom Boutreda

Largest Michigan coffin records funeral for Taylor

Michael W. Taylor's body was shipped to HeTRAIT Michigan and placed in a coffin claimed to be the largest ever made in the state. The coffin's dimensions are noted as exceptionally wide, deep, and long. Reports also mention other obituaries and the Kentucky to Cincinnati service detail, with burial plans in New York and Indiana cities.

Taylor Mich Nec Michael W. Taylor Michigan Ponds W. L. Johnson New York W. J. Robinsen Ludianapelis Brooklyn Tom L. Jelmson Cleveland

Murder and death by own action in OTL CITY

Fragmentary report notes a double tragedy linked to typhoid fears. One person died by self harm amid family distress while another associated with a machine and a wife reported romantic entanglements. Police and local officials are investigating in Butler County with unclear details.

Fragmented ad claims value of Limistone and cures germs

A mangled OCR style sale notice touts Limistone and Liquorone claiming high prices paid for rights and universal medical efficacy. It asserts cures for germs and diseases, promises mail order samples, and lists numerous conditions with sensational claims.

Woman's Best Friend Zoa Phora claims cure for life changes

Advertises Zoa Phora as a universal remedy for female health issues including menstrual pain, irregularities, and life change symptoms. Letters from Alice Brown of Elkhart Indiana and Joseph Brownell of Chicago Illinois praise relief after four bottles. Sold by druggists in one dollar bottles with free trial bottle and a book offer from The Zea Phora Co Kalamazoo Michigan.

Zoa Phora Alice Brown Pii St Joe St. Elkhart Ind Mgr Joseph Brownell SE Wentworth Av Chicago Ill Zea Phora Zeahora Co Kalamazoo Mien

Indianapotts baseball club owner outlines season plan

Charles Jury, owner of the Indianapotia club, told TH Wednesday that salaries and management will be reworked. He states the team will be based in Indianapotts next season with new personnel and a focus on improved pitching while keeping the core staff.

American Association Wells Charles Jury Champh Indianapotia Ar Innet Evey Indianapotts Big bin Aisi Wa Indienapotts

New Revolver Chosen for Police Armory Upgrade

A terse city bulletin reports the Hoard of watery and Chief Kerner approving a revolver selection for Indianapolis police, citing safety, caliber, and nickel plating. The decision notes replacing older models with TeVulver style arms for the entire department.

Kerner Phils

Noisy City Street Scene Sparks Debate on Safety

Fragmented OCR text mentions a deadly or dangerous incident on a street involving a vehicle and pedestrians. It references safety concerns, a May date, and a discussion about responsibility and public safety measures. Names and precise details are unreadable.

Deserted Olympis: Five searched for attackers in incident

In a chaotic event at the Olympis abroad, five were reportedly injured during an assault by unidentified attackers. Authorities say investigators are pursuing the suspects, with further clues pending from samples collected at the scene.

Panama Sunadeun Acer Prtertiqua Tate

Whispered Escapes Amid Desert Towns and Conventions

A fragmented report outlines a large exodus of fourteen Desperadoes fleeing through Arizona and Texas towns around a convention. The text hints at presale agitation, local resistance, and uncertain outcomes as lawmen pursue the group and leaders weigh decisions at a central gathering.

Progress in Indiana murder case stalls in Sun

Not much progress reported in the Suey murder case at Mising Sun. The jury examined three gun grips found near the victim, remarks on handwriting samples were accepted, and a mysterious letter may go to expert analysis. Rumors of wholesale arrests persist, but prosecutors expect at most one indictment based on current evidence. Grand jury work may continue with night sessions if needed.

Elfziberm Gillespie Westesday Myron Sar- Wour Miss Gillespie Etter Marshal Overly Indianapolis

Purse tossed from car window in Pec Prec City scene

A child threw a purse and money from a moving train near Roehner, causing a search but the purse was not recovered. The incident involved a total amount around 54 dollars and 2200 in unspecified currency, with multiple names and places scattered through the damaged report. The case references additional legal actions and fines elsewhere.

Mra Huegett Roehner L&w

Hoods Drug Store Besieged As Free Warner Cure Offered

Hoder’s Drug Store advertises a free trial of Warner’s Safe Cure promising a cure for diverse ailments from backache to kidney issues. The notice claims five thousand were summoned for a “free battle” yesterday and invites customers to visit on Wednesday and Thursday for a medical booklet and a trial bottle.

Warner Eureg Han Hades Wintiooday

Holiday rail rates prompt teacher and college vacation pause

Fragmented OCR note shows mentions of Pennsylvania Vandalia Lines with holiday rates and references to teachers and college vacations. Readable items point to fare notices and possible service details, though many words are garbled. The readable names imply rail context and a vacation period.

Office Calendars Recalled by Railway Over Timetables

A batch of time-table folders labeled FourTrack Series and marked by Kaiskern Dassenger Trade Manager have been recalled by New York railway passenger department. The folders, described as valuable and readable, were found in a storehouse alongside other time tables and apeture folders. Their removal aims to prevent misuse and ensure proper handling in libraries and businesses.

Kaiskern Dassenger Uhteusae New York Hiray Bright Pen Yeti Lily Meyer & Kiser Pennsylvania Depont United States Wealth Securities Jat Speyer & Co Wirenrgan Superior

Garland Stove and Ranges Ad Feels Like Old Time Catalog

Garland Stove and Ranges offers the largest stove assortment in the city via Korbring and Bra. The ad promises low prices and a 10 cent shave charge. It mentions a Marietta display and promotes a teething remedy by Phaeriz Harber with broad claims about soothing gums and curing wind colic.

Markets Here and Ere a Belt Railroad and Banks

A fragmented OCR list shows names of banks and companies in Indiana and surrounding areas, including Capital National Bank, Central Trust Company, Indiana National Bank, and Indiana Union Traction. It also mentions numerous rail and utility firms such as Indianapolis Gas Company, Indianapolis Water Co, and New Telephone, with scattered stock market and transportation notes.

Jean Company Trisiana Truss Company Indianspolls Martinsvilis Rapid Tranett Company Indianapolis Fire Coast Indianapolis Gas Company Indianapolis & Eastern Ry Indiana Union Traction Indianapolis Strat Railway Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company Law Laycock, T. B Mig. Co Pia Newcastle Bridge Cam New Peoptt’s Deposit Bank T. Polk Co Rauh Fertitzer Hecurliy Trust Company Union National Bank Vatan Traction Union Traction Rippie Chris St. Ry del Mad. Te. Co Ha, Home Heat and Light Co Indiana Union Trailor Ind Greenfield Haliroad Indianapalia Gas Co Indianapolis Martinaville Raph Gece Ryostees Indianapolis Water Co Kokomo Railway and Light Ie Merchants H. A 1, Co Long Dist Watom Traction of Indiana Wey

Wall Street Mixed Gains Spur Trade and Rail Moves

On Wall Street strong signals of trade revival emerged as exports rise and railroad shares gain. In instruments, Secs SP stability seen while Amalgamated Copper and Steel preferred show modest shifts. Market activity toward midweek includes varied price moves across major indices and bonds as investors eye earnings and policy cues.

New York Steel Amalgamated Copper Atchdeon Bt Bank MO. P Mees Mending

Chicago markets and livestock prices report

Chicago and Cincinnati stock buyers report mixed prices for dairy and poultry items and wholesale livestock values. Buttercreamer firm milk products, prime beef, and calf quotes featured alongside wagon market wheat hay oats and feed prices in a brisk late December market snapshot.

Pittsburg Hay Hasf Timothy Pramxie Waoon wWe

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