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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1904
Page
2
A self advertised claim touts Dr Shoup's Rheumatic Cure as a safe, universally prescribable remedy that removes the blood poison causing pain and swelling. The author offers a full dollar package at no cost to prove the medicine's efficacy, counting on community goodwill to repay the initial loan.
An advertises a claimed remedy for rheumatism and related pain. The presenter asserts a German chemical used in Dr Shoop's Rheumatic Cure dissolves the poison causing rheumatic conditions and promises a near certainty of relief after twenty years of experimentation. A free trial offer is proposed to prove effectiveness.
A dubious note offers a worldwide deal claiming free medical items and discounts from Dr Bhaop of Racine Wisconsin. It asserts a stock giveaway and asks the reader to contact a box address for a supposed care guidance, using exaggerated assurances to win trust.
An article reports Door of Hope shelter director Brumley and Mission superintendent Wheeler linking dance halls and winerooms to young girls falling into crime. They note averages of 75 admissions yearly and that reforms focus on first offenses among ages 16 to 21, with girls often concealing shame and coming from respectable families.
A man opened the cash register at the William Thompson feed store located at 816 Fort Wayne Avenue on a Tuesday afternoon and removed all the change from the money drawer. No further details are available in the readable text.
Colorado Springs inquest probes identity of the murdered woman found on Cutler Mountain. Dental work suggests victim is at least 25, linked to Bessie Bouton of Syracuse. Police trace links through Albany hotel records, interviews with Joraldenugetore and hairdressers, while Denver connections surface. Millionaires in Colorado Springs offer to fund a trace fund as detectives pursue a suspect described as a heavy plunger named Franklyn or Houton.
At a Tuesday night Board of School Commissioners meeting, members were authorized to allow their children to attend public schools without tuition for nonresident students. Principal Fred Sively of School No. 44 in Cerealinetown reported Christina Gray Junkiress was suspended for one month for failing to keep the building clean. A plea by George Merrity for more school playgrounds was read.
Charles W Fairbanks, favored to become Vice President with Theodore Roosevelt, underwent Freemason degrees in Indianapolis with hundreds of brothers present. The event, celebrated at Oriental Wwaige hall, included Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason rites amid a festive, crowded Beattish Hite cathedral gathering.
Rey W Wheeler and associates plan a three day series at the Rescue Mission with preaching and tests at meetings Saturday Sunday and Monday. Pastors from Catholic to Methodist and other denominations will participate as New Year is welcomed with fervent prayer. A dinner will be served and friends are invited to contribute baked beans and cake. Reverend Wheeler says many were converted as the New Year begins.
Fort Wayne report details four cars and a freight engine derailing after two rails were rolled onto the Grand Raids line last Thursday night. The train crew narrowly escaped serious injury as the wreckers, Phinney Ireland and others, were arrested for the incident. Local authorities say the act appears deliberate as the youths claimed to test what would occur.
In Franklinton Louisiana two men, Abraham McGeheb and Oecur Warden, faced off in a public ranch duel. About ten shots were fired. both men were killed instantly. The incident appears to be a fatal firearm duel with no immediate indication of others involved. Nearby witnesses reported the confrontation escalated quickly before the two men collapsed.
Washington dispatch describes the preparations for the upcoming inauguration. Gen John M Wilson heads the arrangements committee, with Frank Hitchcock handling the secretary duties. Treasury veteran Alles rises to a senior post, and Adna R Chaffee commands the parade. A large fund-raising effort supports the event, with guarantees for safety and ample participation from military and civil groups across the nation.
Reports from a southern Nevada mining camp describe a deadly outbreak of diphtheria and pneumonia plus severe supply shortages. Embargo on freight to Keno slows building materials and medicines. hundreds remain unburied, tents shelter exhausted workers as violence and theft fears rise with year’s end.
Charlie Douglas, 13, testified in juvenile court that Fred Powell trained him to commit robberies in Chicago and Indianapolis. He said Powell threatened him with a revolver, forced entry, and outlined escapes, with arrests following later. Powell received a three month workhouse term while Douglas faced reform school.
Vincennes Indiana December 41 Dr John Aimed died Tuesday night from effects of excitement and exposure following the recent burning of his property in a case noted by the Sun special.
England France and Austria argued over a protocol recording interpretations fixed by the allies to the four points of negotiation in a royal observance of historical events.
In police court Monday a case to keep a gambling house is slated for trial in criminal court. McKinney’s attorney aims for a favorable verdict as proceedings unfold amid a disputed prosecution. Witnesses and involved parties are referenced in the fragmented report.
In Los Angeles the Lonsdale rescued eight emaciated sailors from a British collier Eivon after it burned at sea. The boat had been found October 6 near Cape Horn and harbored at Valparaiso. The castaways, starving and weakened, were saved after a two day search and later recovered.
The article lauds a fast safe river service via Niagara Falls Mohawk Valley and the Hudson River. It emphasizes scenic attractions and historic associations linking New York Central’s popular route between the West and East with the region’s natural beauty.
Rail advertisement lists holiday rates via the North Western Ling from Chicago to Milwaukee and many intermediate points including Green Bay Marquette Ashland St Paul Duluth Cedar Rapids Des Moines Council Bluffs Omaha Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and more Tickets go on sale December 4 with limited return dates Details available from local ticket agents or the Md Breeze general agent at 3 Vivest Cincinnati
New York reports remarkable cures from the Austrian discovery Ascatco addressing catarrh asthma and fever. The Austrian dispensary at 6 East Fourteenth Street claims drops cure in minutes with seven drops daily and offers free sample bottles by mail. Local dealer W. Biel advertises E cent Clear.
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