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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1904
Page
7
An ad promises quick relief from rheumatism using an external remedy named Magic Foot Uratis. It claims broad approval and urges readers to mail one dollar for a pair, or nothing if no relief is felt, inviting response with a return mail request.
Advertisements claim Magic Foot Drafts absorb poisons from the body and cure rheumatism in all parts. Readers from Annie Lee Gunn to Joan White praise their effects, urging trials on approval. The MAGIC FOOT DRAFT CO invites orders to try samples free and offers a booklet on rheumatism.
At Savharnal Georgia on February 6 two negro bandits robbed a private car carrying President Hiebert Firwiy of Anantooast Inc and secretary TW. FR Sullivan. The criminals demanded money and valuables, after tying and gagging the sleepers Bewley and Sullivan. A porter wrestled with one robber who fired the porter in the thigh and escaped. the robbers fled with clothing and a pistol. The victims remained hidden as the train stopped at a water tank and later reached Savannah.
In Lexington Hy Feb a homicide case involved Milward cleared but admonished. Hargis daughter Miss Hargis, Judge Hargis’s child, connected to a pension matter with Maj A T Wood, a Louisville appointee by President Roosevelt. Concurrently in Constantinople Angora fire destroyed fifty shops and disrupted a Catholic school and allied concourses.
Fragmented product advertisement touts New hair tone brand claiming great value and luxury appeal. Mentions price around 50 cents quart and one dollar for larger sizes. References to Beaty store and names are unclear due to OCR errors.
Dr Ravenel, bacteriologist and assistant medical director of the Harry Phipps institute, warned that a large portion of Philadelphians aged among the young carry seeds of tuberculosis. He urged sun and air as the cure, isolation for incurable cases, and convalescent farms to support sanatoriums.
State facility inspector McAbes said inspectors have answered calls from Indiana churches and rural schools to assess safety after fires and demolitions. He noted many small buildings lack capacity and pose fire risks, with about a dozen church structures inspected yet deemed unimpressive. He added theater safety measures have led to nearly five escape routes added statewide since the heat of the year. Officers elected at the Commercial club meeting in the Philippines service context were announced, including Mary Campis, President, Pred Alexander, Vice, and Frank W. Foxworthy as Treasurer.
A string of deadly incidents unfolds across Cumberland Massachusetts to Manila. James Rose perished after a fire destroyed his home near Elppowell Pennsylvania, while Mrs Rose escaped by window. Thomas died beside a rolling mechanism at Schoenberger’s mill in Pittsburgh. Rat bites endanger Patek Makera in Kokomo Indiana. A gas explosion injures eight in Boranton Pa, and Lopez faces deportation in Manila after refusing loyalty oath.
A tangled tale of behind the scenes maneuvering shows Charles Clark seeking the Democratic chair after a caucus tricked him. John E. Christian was initially favored, but Rochford and Keach factions shifted support toward Clark to block Pettijohn and Keech influence, while other insiders debated replacing Clark with “Cocky” Shem.
In Germantown a Great Dane named Dixie killed trainer Thorne during a boxing exhibition. Thorne trained the dog to stand on hind legs and defend itself with blows. The dog struck Thorne in the head and chest, causing fatal injuries including multiple broken ribs. The incident occurred last Tuesday in Thorne's home theater as he wore boxing gloves.
Rowan Butler of St Louis faced 18 House members accused of taking pay to favor a lighting bill for the city streets. The indictment alleged a $47.50 price, but he was acquitted on Saturday. The article notes the case and related courtroom mention amid a separate report of a bare foot race in Hudson County.
In Vienna on February date, Kubek purchases an estate near Kolin Bohemia for kroner. He intends it as a permanent home amid crowding concerns. Prague reports Cape health and city measures to reduce crowding and boost public safety while enforcing new rules.
The section lists births including several named families with addresses such as 8 Xulberry and 346 Dentis wi, plus many marriages like Alle A Hatfeld to Ellen Jl Schreck and James Hirhey to Lilien J Conn. Building permits show repairs and additions with dollar values. many names, addresses, and injuries or deaths are referenced in brief entries such as pneumonia cases, accidental gunshot wounds, and apoplexy.
Judge J ML Harvey and board members discuss a misundestanding affecting the Bertha Ballant matter. Harvey says people should not be censured for trying to help someone in need. A board meeting is planned for Saturday afternoon to address the controversy.
A dense price catalog from Indianapolis detailing poultry, eggs, butter, cheese, flour, bran, meats, canned goods, produce, and spices. It lists wholesale rates for hens, turkeys, cheese varieties, oysters, fish, meats, vegetables, fruits, and imported goods, with numerous per-unit and per-ton figures and shop terms.
An OCR fragment lists names of Indianapolis firms, banks, rail and streetcar interests, and utilities. It includes references to Harter Druggist, local streets, coal and fuel terms, and various company names. The text also shows Chicago and New York market figures for live stock and produce, with scattered commodity prices and railway listings.
Auction notes from Pittsburg live stock market show various cattle categories with per head prices and totals. Entries reference cows, springer cows, heifers, and yolk prices, including prime and good quality lots with prices around 4 to 6 dollars.
Indianapolis Feb 6 trade shows mixed cattle and hog listings with steady bids. Prices benchmarked for common to good steers and heifers, heavy feeders, cows, veal calves, and lambs, with receipts and shipments noted and market conditions described as quiet to steady.
OCR fragment covers grain prices and freight notes, Chicago produce listings, and Greenfield to Richmond rail connections. Mentions wheat, mixed varieties, timothy and clover, and stock market activity with vague references to rail schedules and distances. Includes scattered place names such as Greenfield, Knightstown, Richmond, and Chicago with transport timing hints.
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