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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1903

Page

2

Dr Shoop Restorative Offer Promises Trials and Cures

A dubious advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Restorative with a money back trial. It claims to cure weakness and nerve-related ailments by a "restorative" formula, urging readers to request a book and contact a druggist in Azerlca for a one month trial. Contains testimonials and a call for subscribers.

Hoayhole Cager Br. Shoon Triad Azerlca Ime Teda Shoop Box i Tacine Wis

Gorman Leads Democratic Presidential Vote in Congress

The Times poll of Democrats in Congress shows Gorman with 12 senators and 30 representatives as the leading slate for president. Parker has 2 senators and 9 representatives, Cockrell 1 senator and 13 representatives, and Hearst with one each for Gray Garvin Bailey and McClellan. Sixty seven senators and 17 representatives declined to express a preference while several offered no comment.

New York The Times Congress Gorman Parker Benators Cockrell Tnver Hearst Gray Garvin Bailey McClellan

Man Receives Happy Christmas From Broad Ripple Motormen

John McReynolds an extra motorman on the Broad Ripple line spent Christmas Day in bed yet felt grateful as his fellow 12 street car men contributed 60 cents each for a Christmas remembrance. The men said McReynolds was one of the happiest men in Broad Ripple.

Broad Ripple John McReynolds McReynolds

Raging Blizzard Can- Have No Terrors For the Corner Policeman

A blizzard tests a corner policeman in Indianapolis as he stands watch despite biting winds and drifting snow. The piece reflects on his routine, public reactions, and the harsh realities of frontline duty in severe weather.

Indianapolis

Pope says war offends God and common sense

Rome dispatch reports the pope in the college of the propaganda instructs missionaries and priests in the far east to press for peace. His holiness condemns war as offense to God and arbitration as against reason and notes a message to the United States offering aid to avert conflict in Colombia, which was courteously declined.

Rome Throng College of the Propaganda Hs Holiness United States Colombia Wan

Fire Routs Guests In Cleveland Boarding House

A Cleveland boarding house on Gordon and Clark avenues woke to a blaze at 2 a.m. Saturday. Guests fled in panic. Bradley, an elderly sickened man, was carried to safety by four guests who reentered the burning building to help him. Local authorities are investigating the fire.

Cleveland Gordon and Clark Bradley

Hanna Was McKinley's Voice For President

Louisville news reports President McKinley expressed belief Marcus Hanna would become president. Perry Neath, secretary of the Republican committee, relayed the widow McKinley’s statements. McKinley spoke in Washington days before his assassination, saying Hanna would be next president if nominated and elected.

Louisville Bickinley Marcus Hanna United States Ir. Hanna Republican Party Perry Neath Rational Republican Committee Garret Conway Heath Sail McKinley Buffalo White House Warshington Bickim‘ley Frien Henna McKinney Canton Rutalo Hanna Uanna

Bride and Groom Marry After Long Engagement in New York

Miss Mary McPherson Smith of Southampton King and John Smith a California ranchman wed in New York after traveling about 4000 miles to keep a 12 year engagement. They say they met in Dundee Scotland as children and later reunited in the United States. A separate item notes Christmas parties at Georgian Court Lakewood New Jersey hosted by Mr and Mrs George J Gould for servants and a Rockefeller Christmas gift distribution in Tarrytown for railroad and telegraph workers with gifts and payrolls.

New York Mary McPherson Smith Southampton King John Smith California Anchor Line Eten Smith Dundee Scotland Ameren Hwantes Lakewood N. J George J. Gould Georgian Court Gould Mr. Gould John

Honest Girl in Terra Haute Recovers Diamond Reward

In Terra Haute Indiana Fern Howell found a diamond headed brooch worth an estimated amount after advertising and returning it to the owner Mrs Nyder. The finder received a $10 reward for the honest act following a Paris Mt visitor’s attendance at the local theatre.

Terra Haute Verre Haute Ind Fern Howell David Ryder Paris

Tragedy Near Lebanon as Pedestrian Killed by Streetcar

In Lebanon Indiana on December 26 Wilkle Dickinson was fatally struck by a Northwestern traction car four miles north of town. He had been visiting a relative and planned to take the car home when he tripped on a tie and attempted to walk along the car’s end, resulting in his death.

Lebanon Ind Wilkle “T. Dickinson Here Fett de Wigod

Forged Petition Fraud In Detroit Bank Case

A contested petition circulated among depositors led to forged signatures and accusations of pressure. The document named RUNGilas Ht and others, claiming payout threats if the signer did not back a plan. Mrs Bevin reportedly attended the petition gathering amid depositor indignation.

Detroit Mich Antiie Wade Gate Hess Fuadredy Rungilas Pacer Depreitots Igneesne Sreh Andrews Bevin Maces

Travel man Galvin badly injured in fog accident

MM. F. Galvin of Greenfelit suffered internal injuries after a foggy mishap in front of the Growl hotel on a Saturday morning. He was carried to a hospital by an ambulance. Mr. Galvin is a well known traveling man.

Chicago Columbus St Louis Cincinnati Sioux City Ours Ebraske Iowa Gre Louisville St. Louis Buckingham Hotel MM. F. Galvin Growl Eeu Am Ile Mr. Galvin

Mrs Wolfe Offered Stage Job In Bluffton Theater

Bluffton Indiana headline notes Mrs Lacy Wolfe wronged daughter of Johr Tervel who murdered her husband Melvin Wolfe receives offer from McVicker theater managers in Chicago to appear on stage in a drama based on the affair. The piece promises the role she played in life and has attracted wide interest across the world.

Blufftos Ind Dee Lacy Wolfe Johr ‘Tervel Melvin Wolfe McVicker Theater Chicago Wolfe

Christmas Tragedies Across Regions Leave Many Hurt and Dead

A string of Christmas disasters reports nine injured in a Kentucky coast scene, several murders including Walter Roby and Johe Burdette, multiple deaths from shootings and train accidents, and several families struck by violence. Names such as Ashimuru, Walter Roby, James Cunningham, Ida Johnson, T. J. Robinson, Soli Lhd, Willam Hrosdix, Mra Ter Kauffman appear alongside locations like Xenia Ut, Cynthiana Ky, Minneapolis, Chicago and Joplin. The piece notes a suffocating trio of Baltimore butchers found dead by possible asphyxiation and mentions Christmas gifts heightening distress.

Ashimuru T. J. Robinson Chartstan Atish Dem Tetaevy Acthng Willam Hrosdix Exta Ky Johe Burdette Gert Barron Joplin Mia Wii Bal Meesekit Young Barron Thugh AL Matten Ey Wisperson Willam Kannman Chicago

Children Missing After Christmas Entertainment Incident

A confusing report describes children leaving a Christmas event and failing to return home. Parents searched town while the youngsters instead went to a neighbor's, staying overnight. The incident concluded with the children found safe by Christmas noon.

Siahte Popo Xtenplae Enstead Waling Tiny

Carpeted mis room with money bills at Park hotel

Charon Dre eight Harry Shupe, claiming a windfall, rented a Park hotel suite and carpeted the room with large bills. He showed currency to the clerk, admitted spending recent months freely, and stated he planned to buy furniture with his rolls after revealing about four thousand dollars in cash.

Harry Shupe Tie Wiek Shupe Rhem Shine

Archie Roosevelt Aide Seeks Meeting Over Duty

Arch Roosevelt discussed the White House duties and a request to see his father. The exchange hinted at pressure and a potential appeal to political figures including Lodge. The transcript shows tense dialogue about accountability and access to the president.

Wasitington Der White House Archie Roosevelt Archie Reehte Lodge

Vigilant Cops Guard City Christmas Night

On Christmas night patrolmen stayed vigilant amid cold storms. Officials ensured vulnerable residents received shelter and warmth, while some misinformed individuals believed celebrations required specific foods. The efforts aimed to protect people from freezing in harsh weather.

City Life Winter Crimes and Festive Grants Report

Reappointed tax imprisoner by Gov Durbin Judge Whallon increases east bond in cases at plain alrumk. Whallon grants releases of prisoners for Christmas. Ladies' military band performs a dayton in Seades rehearsal. Christmas meals, donations, and chaotic mail delivery mark the season. Arrests for drunken party, police safety board to consider costs for pastded cot see wichet Mitte at police station within days.

John Wintste Durbin Whallon Ladies’ Military Band Prisners Tete Minas Clara Wale Jann Philips Ae. Deh Vhd. Jr James Laird Parteipark Californa Potlee Randolph Switctyan Alrawn Hill Ler Namilton Chrele Park Madame Wong Priday de Hverlig Potrena

Remarkable Dog Trial Ends in Second Degree Murder Conviction

At Arbant ark a large Bullitt county jury found the dog Carlo guilty of murder in the second degree. The animal owned by J. S. Spaulding, a pet of Antite village, was defended by a Buffalo attorney but the People's case prevailed. Judge Currin sentenced Carlo to imprisonment and labor at Orchard Park penitentiary amid riotous, emotional crowds. children wept at the verdict.

Buffalo Dee Arbantark Currin von Viclea Bernandaf J. 5. Spaulding Carlo Jorge Currin Ubor Orchard Park

Fire destroys Marietta bank and two stores in blaze

Marietta fire destroyed the Firet national bank building and badly damaged the New York store and Richards drug store. Property losses were estimated at about 225000 with structure damage around 100000 for the bank and 125000 for the other buildings.

Marietta

Dowie vows return to Earth in new prophecy

The item reports Da Dowie promising a return to earth in a forthcoming event. It also mentions calendar and advertising snippets about products and services, including a Chicago Northwestern calendar and various unrelated notices. The fragmented text references conspiratorial and promotional content with no clear chronology.

Christmas Accidents Darken Texas Reports

In Houston and across Texas a spate of Christmas mishaps leaves several dead or grievously injured. Hayes McDaniel dies from gunfire in Carsicana, K B McPeavitt badly burned by a Santa Claus mishap, Win Kaufman struck by an engine and killed, James Hughes injured by toy cannon explosions, J Aden may lose life after a bursting anvil, Henry Budde killed by wagon upset, and Mion Brows crushed by a falling horse. The piece notes broader concerns over treatment of a mentally impaired man and legal debate in a German empire context.

Carsicana Hayes McDaniel K. B. McPeavitt Santa Claus Win Kaufman Southern Pacific Houston James Hughes J. Aden Kingsburg Lindeman Henry Budde Mion Brows

Visitor Drops Dead at Hartford Party

A guest collapsed and died during a social gathering in Hartford City. The incident occurred as family and friends, including the Leonards, awaited dinner. Investigators note a sudden death with no further details available. An advertisement section follows for Mr Prove’s Cold Cure and Old Nurse for Children products.

Hartford Ciey Leone Leane Tarry Ureck Famry Leanard Nouse Brock Ricklaz Leonard

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