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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1905
Page
2
An early 20th century style promotional missive touts Dr Shoop’s Restorative as a cure for stomach nerves and digestive troubles. It promises a free one dollar remedy to any sufferer who writes, claims wide recognition, and urges readers to request a catalog and druggist sample.
Jane Hott of Noblesville Indiana, described as a pioneer of Hamilton County, dropped dead while seated in a chair warming himself. Heart disease was cited as the cause according to the fragmentary report.
Special to The Sun reports James Gillespie will spend his life in prison after a jury convicted him of murdering his twin sister Elizabeth Gillespie on December 8. The trial included intense testimony and a court-punctual verdict read aloud as Gillespie showed no reaction. Authorities plan to transport him to the state penitentiary for immediate life imprisonment.
A fractured OCR note reports Anette Murti facing tilt charge amid claims involving Sean Rack and Willy. The fragment mentions an alleged confrontation and a request to detain or restrain. Details are unclear due to the damaged text.
David Atterton is named captain of the WE Shortridge Tutt team for the upcoming season. The squad values his leadership as a reliable fallback after a strong fall, crediting him with steady devotion and faithful work in the series.
A nostalgic column recounts milestones by decade in Cranstall and Rivel docks, Washington grants, Chicago incomes, New York politics, and notable crimes. It notes a 75 year span with events from the Furmtedte Meet to Grover Cleveland, Irwin testimony, and a 1889 case.
A discussion on a sugar rich diet and its digestion outlines how starch from grain is broken down, the role of chewing, and the stomach’s absorption. It emphasizes nutrition, vitality, and digestive health to aid humans facing dietary crises.
City sanitarian Dr. Keene reports the whisky found in the flask is of poor quality and not the labeled Belle Anderson brand. The police insist on secrecy while Bradley and his wife offer little information. Analysts describe testing the sample and delaying conclusions while pursuing potential causes and suspects.
George H. Thomas Post No. 17 G A R and W B C No W held a joint meeting Thursday night with Commander Lucas presiding and the installation of officers following, an entertaining event for attendees.
An aged man dies at City Hospital from pneumonia while the sole surviving partner attempts to settle the estate with his wife Elizabeth. The informant reveals tension over ownership and a strained family dynamic as relatives gather, a sister in law and others present at the bedside report conflicting memories of the late John Ruel. The will or succession remains unsettled as grief and legal unease loom.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names and places but is largely unreadable. It hints at a court matter and characters such as Gesege Mhowaen and Fanny, with scattered phrases about a judge and a sheriff. The text is too damaged to extract a clear event or outcomes.
Turmoil surrounds the Niedringhaus election as new representatives push reform across the Mins art general party. Independent and Hepattiean figures vie for influence while regional factions plot strategies ahead of the Me Sivdertiastangy vote and public debates.
Unclear OCR text reports a collision on an elevated structure near Scripps. Details are fragmented with garbled words. no coherent names, places, or outcomes present in readable segments.
A man wounded a patrol officer before fleeing toward the river following a confrontation near the arena area. Authorities believe the assailant may be a Detroit resident, though his identity remains unknown. Police and investigative teams are reviewing security footage and interviewing witnesses.
A garbled report notes Standard enters the lighting field in the city drawing concern from the San Francisco Gas and Electric Company which objects to a perceived monopoly. J L Rogers acquires the entire stock of The San Francisco Coke and Gas Company, while Leon Hite is linked to a factory fighting situation.
A parting song service was held at the Union Stallion on Thursday night for Miss Delia Hugill who leaves for missionary work in Egypt. She will also travel to the wildest Africa to preach the gospel for the Pentecostal denomination.
A local committee in Jeffree County directs ballots be brought to Indianapolis for counting. If counted, candidate Cravens or Walls could win the seat as supporters claim the result hinges on the tally. The panel met Thursday and voted to proceed with the count amid party concerns.
Births list names including Frank and Hertz, Hoyt, Stone, William, Carter, Weibel, Weber, and Power among others with addresses in New York and Yonkers. Deaths mention sprtt mortis and Harris, Jufunt hug, and Mra. Mata. Marriages list multiple couples such as John W. Gruvnert with Dor A Miller and Names J Stavens.
Building permits listed for Henry Myers remalea Washington rT W Debana dwelling 4500 Kerry Howard porch 0 F PB Blaney double dwelling Bowr hor Soh Cornelia Karcheval cottage Euclid AOOM Bruyn Jemetre SA Wheeler 540 Headaches and Neuralgia From Colds Laxative Frame Quinine world wide Cold and Grip remedy Call for full name signature of E W Grove ec.
An advertisement for Mia Winslow’s Boothing Syp marketed for teething children. Claims to soothe gums ease pain cure wind colic and diarrhoea. Priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
The article reports a reception where Divan members praise the president amid a Memphis assembly scene. It notes statements by leaders and allegiances, with mention of public support and the event's political tone. It references a reception and the broader wartime or civic context implied by the text.
Timetable fragment for Indiana Union Traction Co Anderson Muncih division. Details depart from Traction Terminal Indianapolis 245 port 6:20 pm 105 pm 648 pr 10:45 10:2 pm to Tivton. Greenfield Line via Indianapolis & Eastern Ry Co. Knightstown and Grass Field service with Sunday first car at 4:38 am. Through cars to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and Washington Sts converge at Traction Terminal. Express and local runs to Greenfield, Knights Town, Newark, Zanesville, Cincinnati areas, with varied morning and afternoon schedules and connections to central Ohio lines.
The Indianapolis and Northwestern Traction Company timetable shows limited trains to Lafayette and Crawfordsville with departures from Shelbyville at 6:20 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. daily except Sundays, plus hourly service thereafter. It lists arrivals at Lafayette and Crawfordsville, with references to Frankton and a waiting room at 121 West Mary.
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