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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1905
Page
8
An advertising agent in a western restaurant interviewed twenty three traveling men about Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. Many reported relief from indigestion and stomach trouble after regular use, especially while traveling. The dairy tablets were described as safe and effective with pepsin and other ingredients.
Special to the Sun from Los Angeles February reports Gladys Jane Pugh daughter of O P Pugh youngest member of the J Whiber Chapman evangelist team traveling western campaign. The blue eyed child pianist and singer made her debut as a singing evangelist on January 7 joining the company for solo work after performing bits of verse at prior events in Wisconsin and other cities.
Reports from Pictsburg indicate George E. Smith known as Pittsuburg Phil left an estimated fortune around 2000000. Robbers broke into his mother Mrs Elizabeth Downing’s Allegheny residence while relatives were in New York settling the estate, looting rooms and eight silver pieces totaling under three dollars in value.
The house unanimously banned a bill requiring Interurban lines to build waiting sheds at one shed per mile of road within one year. Each shed must have three sides closed. one side may remain open. The bill also compelled county commissioners to locate the sheds and coordinate construction with unions and timing.
Special to The Sun Seattle Feb 24 Lena Walton, famed Alaskan mining magnate, has the most litigation of any US woman, suing and defending over four years in the No. 18 Ophir Creek claim dispute. She personally defended claims, aided by top lawyers, and led investigations exposing officials in Washington. She began with a Seattle millinery savings stake, panning for gold, and rose to wealth through claim ownership and sharp management.
New York February 24 An umpire named Tom Connelly writes to AFL President Samuel Gompers seeking guidance on forming a players union for baseball umpires. If organized, they may come under the AFL’s protection, boosting bargaining power and wage demands amid the era’s labor mood.
Mrs Lévis and A Clathorne, recovering from a severe attack of grip, are noted in the health column. Local editors report both individuals are improving with rest and care.
In Darlovaville Kentucky the St John farm seven 100 barrel wells were abandoned after sale and pulling of the casing. Operators cite low oil prices and production decline as the cause. In Cumberland fields many store equipment awaiting better prices. In Union County the Standard holds more leases than previously.
Merchants' association members report personal contact and communications urging support for a measure titled track Fle finn DIN. About 14 pledged to vote yes, with hopes for two more in favor of the amendment. heavy lobbying noted and expected rapid passage amid limited opposition.
Constantine Pobledanostsemt, appointed procurator general of the orthodox Greek church for Russia, is described as a key figure in a regime uniting church and state. The article paints him as a bigot aligned with the emperor's cabinet, alleged to lead persecution of Jews and Poles, suppressing liberty as revolutionaries purportedly target him for assassination.
In Indianapolis a girl recounts a troubling train stop incident and seeks help finding work and assistance. She discusses misplacing a pocketbook, lessons learned, and requests clerical or general labor tasks while avoiding cooking or heavy chores. Miss Rogers advises homework and arranges possible meals and work referrals, noting local employment expectations. Continuous dialogue hints at future continuation.
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