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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1904
Page
3
An advertisement extols Peruna as a cure for catarrh and pelvic disturbances arising from nasal infection. It claims mucous membranes link to bodily organs and urges vrouwen to use Peruna to fortify against winter illnesses. Testimonials praise relief from colds and lingering catarrh, with several letters from women across cities.
A testimonial from Margaret Hueston of Indianapolis endorses Peruna for catarrhal respiratory illness. She describes two weeks of digestive and sleep problems, nervous irritability, and says relief began within a week after using Peruna, calling it a household blessing.
A Washington DC letter claims Peruna improves health during heavy social seasons. Edith M. Barnes describes gains in appetite digestion and sleep after five weeks, noting it helped restore strength for women. The piece includes promotional tone urging readers to consult Dr Harri ge for free advice.
Three strangers visited the Roberts flats in Nillinoitet claiming to be Indianapolis Gas Co reps and robbed five gas meters on Wednesday. A separate man visited BM Judah at 31 W Vermont St, entered the basement to inspect a meter, and escaped with $12 in quarters as police chase the suspect.
A Chicago report notes a heated exchange during a lecture by Prof. Mackay Sinane at Northwestern University about Lincoln and Garibaldi, with Rev. Lewin challenging the comparison and referencing Reconstruction. The disagreement centers on views of Lincoln and postwar sentiments, highlighting regional tensions. Old Employer Arrested in St. Louis case involving open letters and sale of information to contractors, with bail granted. London notes British naval eagle bills for 1904 show a net decrease from prior notes.
In Wilkee barre Pennsylvania on a February day, a preacher survived a fierce confrontation tainted by threats and violent acts. Officials report an anonymous group attempted intimidation including arson against the preacher, who compelled a pledge from local guardians to refrain from aiding or selling any aid to opponents.
Marion officers capture a violent man on a roof after a struggle with Dr. W T Thomas and brother Felice. The assailant exits via skylight and is subdued with a club. police carry him down to the hatch. Also notes a Milwaukee meeting of school superintendents and Indiana postmasters with new officers named.
Detective Leet reports McDonald acquainted with Saran Schafer of Blooming ton where Schafer taught. McDonald, charged with murder, denies knowing Schafer as county officials seek an additional appropriation of funds to support further investigation.
Dames Delaney is accused of trying to clean out a Magnolia Street residence with a companion, carrying $20 and attempting a malicious trespass. He was apprehended by police nearby at night while partially clothed. The case involves suspected burglary and related conduct.
A powder blast at an empty residence in Bellaire Ohio destroyed seven houses. Mrs. Mike Techta died an hour after the explosion. Two men are unidentifiable suspects, possibly in Trchia's house. A Specht Wan burned and cannot recover. Six others suffer severe burns.
In Tammany Hall style gathering in district 2 Cleveland supporters, led by Thomas E. Rush, pledge continued meetings to build sentiment for Grover Cleveland. They plan a late March assembly to endorse him, noting he remains the sole Democrat on a nationally opposed ticket.
Imperial Russia seeks Walenty I. Schuler through Prince Cnyahichoff and Chief Kruger. Schuler, linked to the Ruyatan consul, is described as a resident of In-Manapolis with an awaited message at the consul's cave from Tuvalu. Post authorities suspect Schuler is wanted by the Russian army.
President Roosevelt signed the Panama treaty on Wednesday in Washington and presented the pen to Senator Kittredge of South Dakota. He also announced the selection of the seventh member of the Panama canal commission as Donald Gronsky of San Francisco, with the other members named as Rear Admiral John G. Walker, Murgan, George W. Davie, Col Frank Hecker Williams, Burr, William Barclay Parpond, and Bom. Marred.
A six footer escaped from Central Insane Hospital on Thursday prompting police and staff to search while officials warn the public a dangerous individual may be on the loose near Mayfield. Local residents reported sightings near Main Street and a bootprint trail was found behind the hospital fence.
Republican chairman Elliott said he would appoint to fill multiple vacancies on the Board of primary election commissioners. He noted several vacancies and legal opinions sought on filing methods, asserting the appointments were decided though not yet announced. News from Fort Worth and Bluefield covers other brief reports and a violent incident over a game turning deadly.
A bill introduced by Senator Penrose would enlarge the United States Army medical department. It would create a surgeon general with brigadier general rank and add the medical corps, medical reserve corps, hospital corps, nurse corps, and dental surgeons. The medical corps would include 11 colonels, six lieutenant colonels, 10 majors, and 90 captains or equivalents.
NORFOLK Feb 3 The siren mantled schooner Thomas W Lawson ashore days in Lower Chestptaxy Bay was floated Thursday and passed out of the Virginie capes for New York Recovered Two More Medias CHESWICH Pa Feb The media of two more miners were ihew from wine
New Orleans February 5. Mayor Capseving refused to invite President Roosevelt to the April good roads convention. He said past centennial invitations were treated with courtesy and that as mayor of New Orleans he could not join in another invitation unless Governor Heard sends one.
New York February 3 4 wholesalers house Kaa introduces novelty hosiery for the Bt. Lunia expedition season. Embroidered flags adorn the socks and pockets are woven into the fabric near the toe. The firm says pockets are for ladies railroad passes but warns against theft turning purses.
Five members of the Crawford family die after ingesting bread laced with arsenic, with only one survivor Bert Crawford. The incident stems from a contaminated powder can. In Chicago ice cream makers form the Threat Pure Cream Manufacturers Association led by John H. Frank of Alexandria Indiana. In Mount Vernon Texas a street confrontation ends in a fatal shooting of Strainwar and Ay Prather.
Fragmented birth and death notices with many misspellings list numerous names and cases such as pneumonia tuberculosis heart disease and tuberculostia. The fragment includes several births a marriage line and scattered medical notes with addresses and dates, all in a garbled OCR style.
Martin Shakes, 312 WL Wrahington st, requests an addition with a BMG permit. 90% Mulberry at vottage and 800 Ft Washington st additions noted. Catherine Flaherty 22 We Ray rt files for an addition, $81. Philip Vower listed with New York emt repanies. Marton and Prospectants reference renindet pM natian M.
Fragmented grain notes show February wheat prices with May and July futures, cash bids around 1.00 to 1.01, and sporadic figures for Toledo and other markets. The record is jumbled with OCR errors but indicates typical grain trading activity and price quotes across months and contracts.
Trading showed strength as markets moderated on February 26 in New York. Stronger and moderately alive sentiment supported metals, copper, and financials with Amalgamated and Union Pacific among notable movers while Pennsylvania, Mexican Central, and Berlin-listed notes faced selling pressures. Weathered by high wheat prices, the day featured active Pittsburgh and Buffalo trade with varied stock and commodity movements across rail, gas, and livestock sectors.
A garbled livestock market note lists various cattle and hog products with prices and qualifiers. Mentions heifers, native sheep, hay Timothy and oats with scattered figures. Indicates some commodities were scaled or uncertain with several illegible phrases.
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