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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1904
Page
7
A poem by Harry C. Hubbard honoring Abraham Lincoln. It recalls Lincoln’s ascent from a log cabin to president, two proclamations freeing enslaved people, and his death at the hands of an assassin. The piece praises his loyalty to the Union and his enduring national reverence.
A historical comparison outlines Russia as an agricultural empire with vast land, large but partly inaccessible fleets, and a growing military reserve. It contrasts Japan’s rapid trade rise, imperial structure, and expanding war strength, noting ports, naval bases, and industrial capabilities.
A Baltimore scene contrasts a modern firm’s 1A display with extensive destruction along Lexington. Fine buildings lining the thoroughfare were destroyed while ramshackle structures on the opposite side remained untouched, showing a stark contrast in impact and preservation.
February 12 Rousseau, oldest inhabitant of Les Meran cues, died after a long history of trances. He reportedly awoke from several near death episodes including a time his body was taken to the church and a dirge sung as if dead. Funeral postponed at relatives’ request.
In Fort Dodge on February 12, Mias BHul da Nelson, a widow’s daughter, killed her mother Mrs Gustav Nelson with a hatchet during a temporary insanity episode. She told her aunt of the deed and then committed suicide by jumping into a cistern.
Revelations in the Plumen peareye case describe brutal conditions. An investigator reports crude cot frames, bare cotton coverings, and severe abuse by Pittman and his associates. Two older girls under 18 show scars. beatings with stones left a boy with a shattered arm and a withered paralysed hand.
Atlanta, Feb. 12 Judge Littleford ordered John Casper, a former policeman, to pay weekly alimony and to forbear public displays after his wife Bernadina Casper accused him of grabbing and kissing her on the street. The divorce court proceeding disclosed the incident and demanded compliance. Sigmi Chi Banquet noted for Indiana fraternity at the Columbia Club on Feb 2 at 6 pm.
Dyspepsia undermines charm and success in social life and business. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are advertised as a natural, simple cure that supports the stomach’s own digestion. Sold by druggists, boxes priced at 50 cents to one dollar, with claims of universal recognition and household word status.
A nostalgic travel note on Russia's passport regime describes the preflight and border checks. It covers visa stamping, religious limitations, hotel controls, police surveillance for writers, and even thefts of passports in St. Petersburg. It warns of delays at borders, bribes, and the difficulty of leaving, with anecdotal examples and cautionary tales.
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