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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1904
Page
2
The fragment promises a book and urges readers to test a Restorative with no risk, claiming endorsements will follow. It mentions a Dr Shrop and a druggist offering six byl flea, but details are unclear and potentially promotional in nature.
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Restorative as a tested remedy for nerves digestion and overall vitality. It promises a money back offer, urges sick friends to learn of the program, and directs readers to request Dyspepsia, Kidneys, Rheumatism, or other booklets by mail from Dr. Shoop in Racine Wisconsin.
Mrs. Gustave Zunker, 29 Towarst, traveled from abroad to unite with her husband in America. He died Saturday near Meridian when a derailment sent cars off the tracks. She, speechless in grief, learned of his death after arriving in Nimcet and returning to her home. The tragedy ends their years of hope and a life separated by distance and work.
records warm and fair weather and maple sugaring as notes of the week. there is mention of an auction and investigations into violations. discussions touch on poison rumors, a dog incident, and thoughts on Indianapolis incorporation. Elwood plans free mail delivery and new street bars with bell crowns are observed.
Mrs Elizabeth Tindsay Davis of Chicago spoke at Hithel AME church to a large audience of African American women about future progress toward education and culture. The event followed receptions hosted by the Indianangelis colored people. A separate item reports a man forging $10 drafts in Hot Springs Arkansas using the alias J J Miller.
Milam describes an officer investigating a disturbance at Moberty’s residence after a reported call from a son. He and Hatherly’s son confronted the house where a struggle erupted over authority as residents resisted police entry.
Fragmented OCR text recounts a Pennsylvania related spread involving Benmistian Taslbold and Henry W. Oliver. Mentions finances, real estate dealings, and a reopening of a property by a Pittsburgh area entity, with references to bidders and market activity. The garbled passage obscures specifics but points to a property sale and local business figures.
J Pierpont Mev ina retired and aging, with careful training noted as he nears end of life in England amid a financial climate. The fragment references Morgan and related names in a terse observed context, suggesting a personal or historical figure in late life.
The fragment references J P Morgan Jr in New York and London and mentions his father’s representative in the latter city. It notes his daring nature and conflicts with rage, with a remark about his passage and a connection to Alderman Yehuien, and a sentiment about his days in peace and comfort.
Historical notes recount the rise of Mutsunitō and the 1211 mikado, early Meiji reforms, and wartime events including French soldiers' deaths. It chronicles capital relocation to Yeddo Tokyo, Hakodate siege, and key dates from 1869 to 1875 involving modernization, calendar reforms, attire mandates, Formosa war, and imperial interactions.
Kyle, a Troy native, is noted for his clear tenor in the congressional choir. The article mentions his second term and his participation in various occasions where lawmakers sing, highlighting his long association with the chorus.
The witness describes a violent struggle ending in a man being restrained on the floor. He reports injuring his attacker and showing a swollen hand to doctors after the fight. The account references a Sergeant Milam and the court docket.
A court record notes Hoberly was required to plank down five shillings and corls or Ro to the workhouse as punishment. The brief entry cites a local magistrate issuing the sentence with swift administrative action.
In Chicago on Friday, John Conner aged 11 Marcus Hage aged 16 and Ernest Caldwell confessed to sixty robberies including forty daylight robberies and two highway robberies. Police detained them after the confession and the jury for the car bandits case prepares for opening arguments Monday morning.
An old advertisement claims the nerves provide motive power to the body and promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy to keep nerves strong and healthy. It targets readers seeking tonic relief and uses period branding to imply scientific backing.
Washington February 4 Senator Tate a veteran of two wars served as private in the Mexican War and fought in Louisiana and Tennessee. He joined the Confederate service as a private and finished the war as a major general. He was wounded in three battles and returned to duty as soon as able. The senator is years old.
A man named Alien attempts to walk to Milwaukee across Lake Shehigah amid perilous conditions. Rescue efforts by bystanders and authorities were made but have not succeeded, leaving the outcome uncertain and the danger clearly present.
The Prudential Life Insurance Company of America reports strong figures in its annual statement. It shows paid for life insurance reaching 23,000,000 during the year, total in force at 971,000,000, and over five million policies in force. The company emphasizes surplus of more than 9,000,000 available for drawing. Prudential policy-holders are urged to contact the home office in Newark, New Jersey, for information on policies that guarantee protection and provide dividends.
Earlham carried the Indiana college oratorical contest with Louis M Feeger of Earlham delivering the winning speech Gustavus Adolphus was the theme. DePauw's Manfred C Wright and Charles F McElroy spoke on lynching and public supremacy. Notre Dame Franklin Wabash and Hanover also placed. In Friona Texas two ranch parties killed wild horses and captured others as annual roundups continue.
An old newspaper item promotes CURE A COLD by using Mr Winnow's SOOTHING SYRUP for children and similar tonics. It also advertises a MIDWINTER EXCURSION FARE to New Orleans, Mobile and Pensacola via Pennsylvania Short Lines for Mardi Gras, from Indianapolis offices and Union Station with ticket agent contact.
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