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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1903

Page

3

Pernna and Catarrh Relief Claims Enduring Popularity

Compiled statements praise Peruna as a remedy for catarrh of the nose throat and lungs. Diary of letters from Grace Lawson and Mrs H E Adams discuss relief and better breathing, with general claims about curing colds and preventing congestion.

Grace Lawson Smith Street Brooklyn Misa Grace Lawson H. E. Adama Palmetto Club New Orleans Garfield Court South Bene Peruna Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus, A

Iroquois Theatre Fire Recalled as Deadliest of All

Chicago December 2 The Iroquois theater disaster is noted as vastly more destructive than any prior fire in theater history. It recalls earlier blazes at Conway's Brooklyn theater in 1818 with 25 dead, Richmond Va in 184? and a Chicago blaze that killed many during a rehearsal. The piece lists historic fires with high fatalities from London to San Francisco, noting thousands perished in major conflagrations and highlighting the Iroquois tragedy as the grim benchmark.

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War Aims Narrowing As Japan and Russia Face Impasse

A St. Petersburg dispatch reports Russia will deliver a conciliatory reply to Japan by January 13 as tensions mount in a widening conflict. Separately Elwood Indiana reports Pittsburg Glass Works closing for about a year due to needed improvements, affecting workers.

Japan Russa St. Petersburg Russia Elwood Ind Pittsburg

Wreck Limited Train On Lake Shore Railroad

A limited train wreck occurred on the Lake Shore Railroad causing delays. No injuries reported as crews assess damage and inspect the track and cars for safety and clearance of the line. Local officials urged passengers to seek updated timetables and alternative routes.

Lake Shore Railroad

Train wreck at Ashtabula kills three. many injured

An early morning collision at an open switch near Ashtabula Ohio involved Train No. 2 known as the Lake Shore United. Two engines and the passenger cars capsized and caught fire. Engineers Spring and McIntosh and Fireman Springhore were killed outright. Several passengers and baggage master F name of Ashtabula were among the injured.

Ashtabula Geneva Des Lake Shore United Ashtabula | Chutes Spring McIntosh Freeman Springhore H. Freytog Fowler Madame Balerle F Name

Beveridge Backed by Indiana Republicans for Senate Return

Indiana Republicans rally behind Albert J. Beveridge with strong support from State Chairman Goodrich and lawmakers. Senators Fairbanks and Hemenway praise Beveridge as the proper man to return to the United States Senate, urging a Republican legislature to affirm his re election and boost national ticket success.

Goodrich Beveridge Senate Fairbanks Senator Beveridge Senate of United States Legislative Assembly Hemenway Indiana United States Senate Overstreet Charles B. Landin James E. Watson Union Charles W. Fairbanks Albert J. Beveridge

Ensley Steps In Koehne Is Out In County Treasury Shakeup

The county treasurer's office closed at noon Thursday as retiring treasurer Koehne began settling with incoming treasurer Oliver P. Ensley. Ensley renounced several appointments while old staff Harris, McKinney, Share and Langedale remain. Henry L. Smith stays as cashier until retirement and Marion E. Wealey of Foster Lumber handles affairs. Changes to the force may come later.

Koehne Oliver P. Ensley Ensley George Frank Charles Share Casper Kleifgen Paul Taylor John Kirkwood John Pantzer David Pierson Acton Bert Johnson William Walden Miller Harris McKinney Share Langedale Henry L. Smith Foster Lumber Company

Chief Coots Fears Theater Fires and Hazardous Tricks

Indianapolis fire chief Charles E Costs says theaters scare him due to flammable scenery and dangerous acts such as hay loads drifted on stage and a tramp lighting a match. He urges ban on parlor matches and insists exits must always be visible.

Indianepolis Charles E. Costs Cher Indianapolis Fire Department Chief Coots BNN

Livery drivers declare truce after theater disaster

Chicago December 31 President Yount of the onion teamsters declared a ten day truce in the drivers strike to aid in burying the dead from the theater catastrophe. Mayor Harrison receives sympathy messages as mourners search the police station room for belongings left behind.

Chicago Yount The Onion Teamsters Harrison

Man Without a Country Seeks Citizenship Roots

Martin Cardero of Porto Rico, 73, left Puerto Rico with U S soldiers after the Spanish American War. Now in the United States he cannot vote or naturalize, unable to prove citizenship. He longs for a country and notes about 100 Porto Ricans face the same dilemma. Cardero holds a responsible job with a Minneapolis firm.

Paul Martin Cardero Cardero Porto Rico United States Cardiry Minneapolis

Remarkable Use of Club Funds Highlighted in Police Court

Police court heard how the Duck Fast club with 58 members managed a total take of 31450, spending on rent beer sandwiches and porter. A witness described an advertising bill inviting members to bring friends, a tactic used to draw crowds. The trial was continued. Meanwhile news from Chicago reported a fatal fire at United States feather company injuring several and costing 56000 in losses. In Marion a floor collapse occurred during Alfred Haines funeral causing injuries. Other small cases involved loitering fines and suspects linked to a grocery hold-up. Frank Ketcham’s daughter was confirmed safe, not in the theater fire.

Hays Brown Miss Ketcham Frank Ketcham Chicago

Indiana Trust Company Extends Saturday Hours After Holiday

Indiana Trust Company keeps all offices open Saturday January 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. due to Friday January 1 holiday. Deposits made Monday will earn full interest as if made January 1. Students Acquitted. Bluffton jury finds nine high school students not guilty in hazing death case.

Indiana Trust Company Studenta Bluffton Ind

Coroner Traeger to Investigate Horror at Iroquois

Chicago reports coroner Traeger planned to impanel a jury and start a inquest into the Iroquois Theater disaster after William Dee, a wealthy contractor who operates a tile factory in Mecca Indiana, chartered a special train to attend. A girl and boy survived the incident while the boy is presumed dead.

Chicago Dee Traeger William Dee Mecca Ind

Wall Street Mixed Signals In Market Summary

Financial bulletin wires from New York report American stocks trading below parity in London with fluctuating activity. Earnings updates include Reading down $81,590 for November and Detroit Southern down $59,078. various rail and bank indicators show mixed movement with dividend expectations and car shortages noted.

Meyer & Kisere Xpecias Vitas New York London Clover Leaf Hubbard Holdings Detroit Southern Bank of England Brocks Chattanooga

Old Horse Dies in Red Wing Town

In Red Wing Manitoba a familiar old horse driven by Anthony Petiplece collapsed and died a few days ago. The stiff animal likely died from weariness or grief after separation from its owner, leaving locals to ponder its passing.

Red Wing Mbmn Anthony Petiplece Anthony Harnears

Carnegie gift brings ten thousand to Union City library

Union City reports to the state library commission that Andrew Carnegie has donated 10 000 for a library. The gift aims to rejuvenate marionites and fund an institution in Grant County. A medical treatment company for electro magnetic therapy is noted. Reid Riley 514 St Meridian St faces arrest over alleged complicity in robberies.

SR. Bell Union City State Library Commission Andrew Carnegie Grant County Riley Reid Riley St Meridian St Dorsey Urothera Prlley

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