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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1904

Page

2

Kidney Trouble Warns of Health Dangers and Swamp Root Remedy

A soaked advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as the best remedy for kidney, liver and bladder troubles. A patient letter claims full recovery after using Swamp Root, and the editorial note offers free samples and a booklet to readers of The Indianapolis Daily Sun. The piece lists numerous related health ailments and urges immediate medical attention for kidney issues.

Kilmer Cottage St Melrose Mags Bir I. C. Richardson Swamp Root Bright Kitmer Kimer Binghamton XN. Y Indianapolis Daily Sun

Indiana Field Notes Reported From Shelby County

Notes from the Indiana Field recount deaths of B W Arnold 88 and J B Cross 8 wealthy retired merchant in Madison and Crawfordsville. a Waveland post office robbery of 50 dollars. several new oil company formations led by Albany men. Whitestown to build a 12000 church. rural mail carriers push for higher salaries after a meeting in Evansville. accidents and arrests including a broken collarbone in Edinburg and a streetcar conductor detained at Cambridge City. Professor W W Borden museum move eyed by New Albany council. Harry Shaffer publisher involved in anti saloon actions. multiple deaths and illnesses noted with local figures.

B. W. Arnold Shelby County Waveland Post Office John B. Cross Madison Albany J.B. Kirkpatrick Elwood St. Mark's Lutheren Whitestown Fred Smith Crawfordsville Evansville George McKeehan Edinburg Thomas Galbraith Seymour Insane Hospital Indianapolis Richmond Street Cambridge City New Albany City

Madison Factories Closed Amid Water Shortage

Madison Indiana faced a citywide shutdown as water shortages halted factories and the light station, leaving streets dark and cars idle Tuesday afternoon. Officials expected improvement by Wednesday.

Madison Ind

Patti to arrive in rich car for Indianapolis concert

Mme Adelina Patti arrives Tuesday March 1 in the Craig-y-Nos richly appointed car, Rock of Night, for a March 2 Tomlinson Hall concert in Indianapolis. The program features Verdi, Wagner, Gounod, Mozart and Liszt with Ms Vera Margolies, Miss Rona Zumels, and Messrs Virgo and Cunningham.

Mme Adelina Patti Marquise de Caux Nicolini Cederstrom Patti Stanter Indianapolis Tomlinson Hall

Bicycle rider injured in head on collision with Greenwood car

E M Stark, a South-side grocer at Statest corner and Semineton, was severely hurt Wednesday morning in a head on crash at 531 Virginia Ave. He rode north between tracks when a Greenwood car, coming south, struck his bicycle headlight area. An approaching streetcar was behind. Stark, unconscious, was taken to Dr E C Thomas's office for a quick exam before ambulance arrival. He suffered scalp wounds, facial injuries, and a lacertated right ear with active bleeding and was later moved to City Hospital for full evaluation.

E. M. Stark Statest Semineton Ave Greenwood Virginia Ave Stark E. C. Thomas

Was Princess Murdered Coroner to Investigate Death

Chicago report states coroner will probe the death of Mme Eleanore Petrelli a former Russian princess and opera singer who died Sunday in reduced circumstances. Authorities say paste stones replaced real diamonds and police suspect theft of the genuine jewels. burial permit request refused by health department.

Chicago Mme Eleanore Petrelli Haseen Mme. Petrelii Mme. Petrelli

Capt Pilser 99 Defies Rules of Diet and Sleep

Capt Pilser, a near centenarian living in Denison for a year, says he has no special health regimen and credits no fixed diet or routine for his longevity. He lives a retired life, enjoys outdoor time when feasible, and plans to stay active as weather allows. His career began on the Ohio river, rising to boat captain, and he served as captain in both the Mexican and Civil Wars while building mining interests in the Black Hills.

Pilser Pliser The Denison Black Hills Ohio River

Yelling mob near jail in Terre Haute ends without attack

In Terre Haute Indiana a crowd of several hundred gathered near the jail to protest the murder of Mrs. Ben Ramsey and her children by Jerry Duggins. Sheriff Fasig prepared to resist, but no assault occurred as the mob shouted without violence.

Terre Haute Ind Fasig Jerry Duggins Ben Ramsey Crona

Troops May Go to India Amid War Rumor

Manchester dispatch reports a military rumor that orders have been quietly given to mobilize the Bellah army corps for possible departure to India within days. Louisville committee offers 10,000 cash prizes for Knights of Pythias drills at the biennial encampment opening Aug 15 with entries from companies nationwide.

India Manchester Ret Bellah Pythians Lavisville Knights of Pythias United States

German Forces Push Back Hereros in Southwest Africa

Official German reports from the governor-general’s office in Berlin detail recent victories over the Herero in southwest Africa. Captain Nechele’s force repulsed attackers at Amazoni, killing six, while Lieut Gohults’s unit at South Tsumana killed ten Hereros and seized cattle. Tenure of German forces concentrates at Okhandja awaiting reinforcements for a broader movement.

Berlin Africa Co. Lentwein Amazoni Nechele Gohults South Tsumana Okhandja

How the Pastor Saved a Life in Fort Gay West Virginia

A man in Fort Gay West Virginia nearly died from poor nutrition misattributed to consumption. His minister gave him Grape Nuts which he began using immediately and steadily recovered. He walked three miles to town and gained weight in about two months, with neighbors noting the drastic change. He will swear that Grape Nuts saved his life and urges others to read The Road to Wellville in the package.

Fort Gay W. Va L. P. Bryan Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Railroad liability ruling narrows passenger pass claims

Supreme Court rules railroads are not liable for injuries to passengers riding free passes. Case Northern Pacific Railway Co. v Louise H Adams and Frank H Adams heirs of Jay H Adams from Spokane Wash. Earlier courts awarded 14000 dollars, but the higher court reversed.

Washington Supreme Court Northern Pacific Railway Company Louise H. Adams Frank H. Adams Jay H. Adams Spokane Wash Adams Federal Circuit Court For District of Washington State Circuit Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit

Woman Prefers Jail Over Marrying Victim in Marriage Fraud Case

In a court scene described by attorney Kealing, a woman accused of defrauding men through a marriage scheme faced five elder victims subpoened from Kansas and Iona. The victims sat silently, then joked about their foolishness. The defendant pleaded guilty and, offered a chance to drop the case if she married the strongest plaintiff, chose jail over marriage, and received a ten month sentence.

U-8 Kealing Kansas Iona Deak Har

Fire at Stockport causes heavy damage

Fire in the heart of Stockport New York district of the village caused about 120000 dollars in damage. Fire crews battled the blaze as residents watched and the cause remained under investigation.

Stockport Brockport N. Y Busingas

Adscript Club Announces First Banquet Plans

The Adscript club, recently organized, schedules its first banquet for Monday March 14 with John Lee Mahin of Chicago University as guest of honor. The club’s regular meeting is the first and third Monday each month at the Merchants' association rooms.

Adscript Club John Lee Mahin Chicago University Merchants’ Association Rooms

Garland Steve and Renges Largest atoves assortment ad

Garlands Steve and Renges advertise a large assortment of stoves through Koebring & Bro and others. An Old Nurse for Children promotes soothing syrup for teething with claims of pain relief and wind colic. Union and Southern Pacific offer lower colonist rates to California and Pacific Northwest points starting March 1.

Garland Steve and Renges Oftp Koebring & Bro Windows Union and Southern Pacific California Oregon Washington Idaho Chicago I Pacific Coast St. Louis New Orleans Pofgia Beate Ws H. Connor EB. Fourttat Cincinnati C. Et

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