This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1903
Page
3
An old medical advertisement discusses hemorrhoids and nervous strain, touting the Pyramid Pile Cure as effective in early and old cases. It describes symptoms such as heat, itching, and tension, claims rapid relief, and offers a free book from Pyramid Drug in Marshall Michigan.
Venezuelan Minister Bowen refused the allies demand for preferential creditor treatment and called for the blockade to end at once. He argued the proposed division of customs receipts is offensive to modern civilization and said the dispute should go to The Hague for payment order. The note reached the British ambassador Monday night and was telegraphed to Rome and Berlin.
In Tucson on February 2 a report says the Twelfth battalion of the Mexican Tegulars was routed by Yaqui Indians after pursuing them following a prior engagement at San Marcial. Regulare troops were trapped and forced into retreat with heavy casualties. Infantry had been stationed at Potam Hio Yaqui for some time.
In Kokomo Indiana John Kelly a wealthy farmer from near New London leapt from the mourners bench during a friends revival meeting and shouted I am forever lost I have committed the unpardonable sin He will be sent to the insane asylum for confinement.
In Marion Indiana on February 3 county commissioners and the city council refused to pay for the board of prisoners arrested by city patrolmen. The sheriff has been told not to feed any prisoner placed in custody, and inmates may go hungry until a court decision is sought by the city attorney.
Officials fret over Germany and Britain pushing preferential treatment for their claims as U S involvement in Venezuela grows likelier amid recent diplomatic moves. Michael Herbert and Baron Speck Von Sternberg met Minister Bowen after talks with Senator Hanna and James J Hill. questions about a Hague reference arose, Bowen doubtful. Paris says French Atlantic squadron order to Martinique is a coincidence not tied to the Venezuelan issue.
New Orleans dispatch reports amid 40 passengers aboard the fruit steamer Breakwater that civil war may be under way in Spanish Honduras after a presidential election with 90 000 votes cast though only 60 000 legal voters exist. President Sierra resists surrender and threatens war against the rival.
In Washington on February 3 the House committee on naval affairs approved a report backing the Lessler and Quigg matter and the Holland boat company. The panel also urges further actions against Philip Deoblin, the self confessed perjurer.
Four masked men attempted a grocery store holdup in Salt Lake City Utah on Monday night. The proprietor fought back and was wounded along with a robber who killed another attacker. Officer Heath pursued the others despite injuries, wounding one and killing another.
A Cleveland wife urges her husband to return after an estrangement. Will Curry, once a trusted furniture firm employee, left without notice two months ago. His wife, aided by attorney John A. Thompson, broadcast descriptions of Curry. employers are puzzled, others doubt harm, and a return is hoped when the wife and baby long for husband and father.
Urbana Ohio February 3 a remarkable birthday celebration was held by Maria Patrick aged 90 None of the invited guests were under seven years old Eighteen women attended with a combined age of 1453 years averaging nearly 81 years The event featured old fashioned dresses and all dishes placed on the dinner table and served as in past years Henry L Dawes former senator from Pittsfield Massachusetts is mentioned in connection with the report
Nashville on February 3 reports a proposed bill by Mr. Barnes to ban kissing in public or private between ages 16 and 43 unless the partners are married. Violators would face fines from five to zero dollars and imprisonment from one to thirteen months.
Fort Wayne Indiana February 3 Mrs Henry Pantling wife of an undertaker was found dead in her home Monday evening in bed after gas appeared to have escaped from an un broken apparatus her pet dog lay dead nearby authorities investigate possible accidental death or suicide noting the unclear details and damaged wording from the source
An ad style notice extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as the great kidney and bladder remedy. It quotes testimonials from Robert Berner and a seventy year old user, urges readers with kidney symptoms to request a free sample by mail, and notes hospitals and doctors endorse the product. The Indianapolis Daily Sun is cited as the source of the offer.
In Youngstown Ohio on February 3, operators at Pennsylvania limestone quarries employing 4000 to 5000 workers tried to switch from tonnage pay to two dollars per day. Deputies and Lake Erie company employees were attacked. ten shots fired. Two strikers were wounded and hidden by friends as a large sheriff's posse guards the site amid threats of dynamite. Also, Hollenbeck Building at Meridian and Monument condemned for unsafe conditions. inspector Bartel urges demolition or remodeling. owner Rose English must show cause.
An old catalog note promotes Mother Grays Sweet Powder for children used at a New York home. Claims ease feverishness, stomach upset, teething distress, and regulate bowels while destroying worms. Pleasing taste and harmless ingredients are highlighted. Contact Allan 4 Olmeted Le Boy, N.
Shelby county farmer Walter Compton of Indiana recovers from a broken back after a fall from a wagon. Dr Esforrow of Columbus treated the vertebrae set in place as Compton regains ability to walk after three years of limited mobility. Chicago and New York market notes follow with grain, pork, butter, eggs, and poultry prices from early February.
New York and London stocks showed steadiness with some gains in copper and Pennsylvania and Reading shares. In Chicago and Cincinnati, livestock and grain markets moved. cattle, hogs, and sheep saw varied prices amid multiple regional reports.
Prices paid by shippers for various commodities in Indianapolis markets include fowls ducks geese eggs butter cheese hides tallow wool and mercantile goods with units per pound and per item. Notable rates cover old turkey hens and toms fresh eggs butter cheese and wool types with varied quality grades and market terms.
The bulletin lists wholesale prices for oysters, fish, and game items led by New York counts and bulk oyster rates. It catalogs groceries including coffee, sugar, canned goods, and flours, with numerous prices for fruits, vegetables, grains, and condiments, plus chemicals and coal.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.