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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1905
Page
8
An advertisement claims Liquozone kills germs and cures many diseases without harming the body. It promises a free full-size bottle via a coupon, paid druggist purchase, and urges readers to send address and physician or hospital endorsement to obtain the product.
Special to The Sun reports William Henry Moody of Haverhill Massachusetts will serve as attorney general in President Roosevelt s cabinet for about a year before resigning to practice law in Boston. Moody rose to prominence as a lawyer, directed the first prosecution under the Elkins anti railroad restraint law, and earlier served as secretary of the navy. He gained public notice through the Lizzie Borden murder case and built a political career in Congress, with Roosevelt mentoring a professional relationship that led to this cabinet appointment.
A remembered tale from Moody’s era features Attorney General Moody a poker enthusiast and bachelor. President Roosevelt visits Moody during his convalescence after a carriage accident at the Naval Academy, prompting misdirection and a surprising arrest warning from porters.
Ossining N Y Feb. The electric chair at Sing Sing prison claimed two more victims. Frank Rimieri who killed Jack Tow in Brooklyn on Oct. 1 1908 and Adolph Kenning who strangled his mistress Mrs Emma Kaerman in New York on May 3 1904 paid the death penalty. The executions occurred within 15 minutes of each other with Rimieri calm and unconcerned as he faced the chamber, while Kenning showed little emotion. Both died quietly and without prayer or protest.
Zanesville reports a bride of six weeks committed suicide by ingesting poison after jealousy. earlier item notes Charles Wheald of Moline died by self-inflicted action, reportedly deranged.
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills claiming they restore vigor and steady nerves after overwork. A testimonial from Fred Hoyt of New Brighton Pa describes improved sleep, steadier hands, and better eyesight after using the product. Sold by Henry J Hyder in Indianapolis and manufactured by the Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
Former Attorney General William F. Ketcham sharply objects to Judge Carter's suggestion to move a case to Hendricks county. He condemns the venue, quipping Danville’s hotel is the “damnedest” and cattle cars only stop there, provoking laughter in the courtroom.
Whittaker Glersinger company dispute and Amalgamated Association factions led to a lockout at the Wheeling and Martins Ferry plant. Officials failed to resolve roller scale disagreements, threatening broader plant-wide shutdowns across the region and potential spread to other facilities.
The son of Lord Salisbury rises to prominence in the Conservative party through a striking oration in the Commons. Noted for its elegance, the speech halted a crisis and prevented dissolution. The young, delicate Lord Cecil draws attention for his strong resemblance to his famed father in youth.
Noting scant society as motive Richmond Indiana reports that Mary Wolfe filed in Centerville, then moved, and Enoch Wolfe's divorce was granted in the county elect court. The couple married before and Wolfe served as a Centerville school janitor, with Wolfe praised for his good reputation.
The Russian forces near Mukden are reported to have built light railways from Fushun to Yeo Ling and from Fushun to the upper Shahke river, signaling a potential thrust by Gen Kuropatskin to shift Gen Kuroki's right. Scripps dispatch notes increased efforts to locate Sather Gopon, claimed to be in Rome, as part of a Russian search operation.
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