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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1904
Page
3
A fragmentary recap recalls the date February 3 1894 with weather notes and brief city happenings. References to George W Childs and various local subjects appear in uncertain form amid damaged lines and stray names.
Nadlage Wores, a New Orleans native, tours Europe promoting anti prejudice awareness. She campaigns publicly despite hostile and dangerous reception, seeking to counter antisemitic sentiment and rally support from leaders and the public.
In Saginaw Michigan area two young newlyweds Charles A Vallois 21 and Mabel 19 married January 17 refused by their parents reportedly swallowed deadly acid. Mrs Vallois died and the husband died shortly after in a tragic incident linked to familial disapproval.
The text appears as garbled OCR from a newspaper page with scattered names places and phrases. It mentions politicians women battles and locations but lacks coherent events or dates to summarize clearly.
An OCR damaged fragment describes a morning forecast and temperatures with references to a thermometer, colder winter conditions, and gusty breezes. It mentions Barnum & Bates and local street names ambiguously, with scattered names like Howie, Lainie, and Medtelna. The piece reads as a garbled past weather note with uncertain details.
A fragmentary report describes J J Wilder of Cornell promising a display of the world’s largest heart from an animal, preserved in a barrel, with gruesome details of preparation and an animal’s death. The tale misreads anatomy and ends with unclear outcomes and a noted exhibit.
Floretta Vining urges wives to resist societal trends and rely on traditional roles. An attack on modern domestic life frames a broader critique of marriage, servants, and household order, citing prior sensational accusations against Boston and New York girls and urging wives to stay with husbands and fathers.
Prominent executive Ingalls announces resignation from the presidency of the Big Four Railroad. The move comes amid leadership reshaping at several lines, with no immediate successor named.
Fragmented report notes W H Newman likely to become president of the Vanderbilt and Morgan allied railway system amid political tensions. The move follows calls for resignations as Ingalls prepares to depart, with Seegman of New York Central slated as successor, consolidating control over multiple lines.
William Whitney a turfman and former secretary of the Wavy died Tuesday night from peritonitis and blood poisoning after an operation for appendicitis. His condition had been improving earlier but worsened Monday. He left a substantial fortune and was connected with Amater tray, Anander, and associates.
A chaotic note reports widespread price hikes touching eggs, shampoos, and popular commodities, with customers noting costs rising sharply from two to three cents and similar jumps. Fire devastates several Knoxville business sites, killing workers and causing extensive property damage estimated around 900,000 dollars, as rescuers battle through the blaze.
A brief item notes that LS Ayres & Co import goods for the season and arrange duties and print Irish diovities. The entry references curb shipments and associated charges, indicating formal duties and import activities for the period.
The Hans Quet event for Interstate Life Insurance is set for Tuesday February at the Columba club to discuss the company with men from other states. A Monday quarrel near the Yel Tow bridge left Mary Smith injured.
In Lancaster on February 3 a woman in a night robe wandered through the street in a drugged, somnambulistic state. Officer Thomas intervened, with help from a passerby, and escorted her to the city prison where she recovered. She lives on Brandt Street and has recent somnambulism episodes. Her son notified police.
In Washington, Qadge Venfielt travels to AUBHTD, Hosea Piongings becomes rural mail carrier in dbtsdales, Yr. We Lanunpie is named Tampon postmaster. Admiral Geoge Brown of Indiana visits friends in Wremlogtnn. Commentor Nod. KO Patek reports from Montxomery to San Juan. Mark JL Alanna, from Thdhinipatia, travels to Washington to confer with Berstor Faire ounksa on monetary matters. Congressman Sulser of New York suggests ex-Senator David Turpit of Indiana as a possible presidential candidate.
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Rheumatic Cure as a remedy for rheumatism. It promises relief within days, offers a trial for $3.50, and states the remedy can cure some cases after one or two bottles. The notice includes a Racine Wisconsin mailing address and urges readers in nearby areas to write for a trial.
A storm disrupts rail service with long pauses and stranded crews. Repairs use giant snow plows to clear routes as Morning trains arrive late at the new station. Officials report heavy snow and drifting on lines. travel remains difficult and delays widespread. Two days of subfreezing conditions slow movement across regions.
Fragmented ad rich in stray names and prices describes a snowed under interurban car in transit, stray shoppers and barber ads, and midwinter excursion fares to New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola via Pennsylvania Short Lines. It lists vendors such as Mocbring & Hro and Phoenix Barber Shop with scattered product offers and teething remedy notes, all in a bustling urban ad collage tone.
Henry F Gannon gives notice to voters of the pith ward that he will apply to the state at a specified place in 1994 for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in less than five gallons per purchase with a privilege to allow the sale to be regulated on the premises. The business location is a first floor room facing Sinots street at the northeast corner of Hituals street and Courtest, a two story brick building in Marion County Indiana. The property is 22 feet off the south line of Lot No 1 in square 35, Indianpolis Center township.
The subscriber seeks permission from the Marion County Board of Commissioners at the March term to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons at a time and to allow drinking on premises located at Meridian Street first floor room fronting west in Center Township Indianapolis. The notice is given by Martin Schwartla.
Public notices by John W. Crabb and C F Leibs announce intentions to apply to Marion county Board of Commissioners for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors and host drinking on premises in Center township Indianapolis. Descriptions specify wards Eleven, Twelve, and Fifth, locations on New York Street South Missouri and Maryland avenues, two story frame and brick buildings, with pool table privileges requested in some cases and details of property boundaries and ward numbers.
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