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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1904
Page
2
A historical advertorial explains the heart nerve and sympathetic system, arguing remedies before medical science. It touts Dr. Shoop Restorative as applying this knowledge to strengthen the inside nerve and restore balance, claiming quick, practical effects on heart weakness.
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop Restorative as a cure for heart trouble and related ailments. It promises a free full sized bottle and books on dyspepsia heart rheumatism and more, urging readers to request by mail with no risk or payment required upfront.
A fragment reports workmen near a Cal location blasting gravel from a pit five miles north of a mountain site. A huge mass of ice, possibly hundreds of years old, is said to have formed after an avalanche. The find may hold potential commercial value for the mallet company if the extract is not overestimated.
The body of Mrs. Alice Bowman arrived from Chicago for burial in Hartford City Indiana. She was daughter of Dr F D Anderman of the city and sister to Mrs Fae Krauss who was sentenced for poisoning her stepdaughter Crystal Krauss. Dr Anderman mourns multiple losses including a wife death and a life sentence for his daughter. Mrs. Bowman was a Postal Telegraph operator in Chicago and aided in defending her sister during a preliminary hearing. A separate note reports Fred Powell of Ventnor Hartman pleading guilty for appropriating a bushel of notateca and a comfort from his employer, resulting in placement in the workhouse.
Chicago dispatch reports that Oliver Stewart was cleared by the national prohibition committee of using campaign funds improperly. The panel also deemed that relations with Mry Stewart were strained and advised him not to remain as chairman.
Insurance agent William H Field presses for signing death certificates to claim on his infant son Ralph. Dr Teed refuses citing board orders against charging. A new order directs signings, while Kerne urges health office intervention to resolve the dispute with Dr Read.
In Chicago a striking infant abandonment case came before Judge Mack in juvenile court. Mr and Mrs Richard Donovan gave up their infant to St Vincent’s asylum saying they did not want it. The judge weighed whether he can punish the act under the law as the couple pleaded lack of desire for child care with strong emotion and terse statements.
Washington December 16 report that the inaugural ball after President Roosevelt’s inauguration may be staged in the Capitol rotunda and statue hall. Senate and House differ on venue with pension building as a favorite. Capitol seen as compromise option for lighting, dressing rooms, and entrances to accommodate crowds.
Samuel C. Dodd senior solicitor for Standard Oil and John D. Rockefeller deny plans to prosecute Thomas W. Lawson re Amalgamated Copper links. Dodd says Standard Oil has no interest in the matter. only two of twelve directors tied to Amalgamated. He asserts Rockefeller has no stake and urges no attention to Lawson’s articles.
Ross Wagner, invited, faced a charge for stealing a blanket from a Northside barn on Friday. He claimed desperation and poverty, saying the blanket was old and worn and that the owner had many others, noting he feared someone would leave the speaker to freeze.
Police arrested Edward Sroop alias Edward Glock, a known felon with prior Ohio penitentiary time, for grand larceny. He admitted to burglaries at 68 New Jersey St and 45 Trevcher Ave, stealing a watch diamond ring bracelet and cash. detectives seek pawned property. The suspect was bound over to the grand jury from police court.
The case against Prius Wagner a truck driver with the rank bord transfer company charged him with taking a trunk from Als wagon and opening it. A patrolman heard Prissy and Wagner and Wagner was bound over to the grand jury under a $1000 bond. Detectives Dray and Holtz found the trunk in the man’s room its contents in a closet nearby. Wagner did not offer a defense though he pleaded not guilty.
Fragmented report mentions CeRams iCARLY and Ale Smit aged no and 1 frank Wedge 8 near fiver. Young and AIMe Smith rescue attempt leads to both drowning. Clarke salary and career notes. snow storm in Nebraska delays trains. rheumatism ad praises Hood's Sarsaparilla. industrial supply ad for pulleys shafts saws machinery.
An explosion in a toy factory on December 16 at Sportsmouth caused severe injuries and probable fatalities among several workers. Forewoman Nora Williams led escaping staff through a stairway as flames gutted half the building. Effie Phipps Ola Smith Billy Matte Nice and Julia Ries are among the injured, with one girl dying later at the hospital.
The piece reports on alleged fighting and disturbances tied to a strike at Zeigler stockade, with officials contesting the reports and asserting most workers have been rehired. It notes state costs and questions the existence of a broad conspiracy involving sheriff, marshals, and militia while detailing the limited remaining workers and dependents affected.
Scripps-McRae Telegram reports Mangum High School principal Prof JK Woodward killed a student during a confrontation over discipline. The incident prompted a guard-led hold and a broader inquiry into school procedures. Separately, parish officials in Vernon plan to auction Keenbuy institution as unused and a Bloomington obituary notes the death of Dr Turvey Demotte at 66. A pile of unrelated ads and notices follows.
The Indiana health officers held a session led by Dr A W Brayton to improve smallpox diagnosis after many cases were misidentified as chickenpox. The program focused on training, closing with praise for the successful meeting. William Batt urged state and municipal control of public water and milk supplies. Dr C B Ferguson spoke on town water supply.
Albert Smit, a Traction and Terminal barber, pled guilty in Stout's court to shaving on Sunday, fined $1 plus costs. A similar charge against Paul Gaul awaits trial, with four more barber Sunday-shaving cases pending in Justice Shepard's court after a venue change from Justice Stout.
An old advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes refunds if ineffective and includes El W. Grove's signature on each box as a branding detail.
Mrs Johnson petitions for divorce from Benjamin Jahren alleging abuse including throwing hot coffee, constant cursing, striking, and threats to kill. The case centers on dissolution of marriage amid claims of dangerous conduct.
Readable fragments list diverse names and companies including Aldine Crane, New Hamilton, Pratt Brambles, WBA Flo m, Pratt, Star Fuk and Feed, C0sree Steinhaier, Taylor, Phomm an Kul, Photon and Hobertson. No coherent narrative or central event discernible from the garbled text.
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