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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1904
Page
6
A dense, impenetrable London fog described as a sea of mist blankets streets and tram lines. One line reporter notes cars and pedestrians struggle through the haze as a night of chaos in the city yields injuries and delays. Weather expert Blythe links the fog to unusually high moisture and warmer air currents, causing low visibility and subsequent disruptions.
A fragmentary report details experiments with ancient clay and misrendered terms. It mentions months of effort, a discussion of purity, and belief in hidden value detected by researchers. The text references notable names and places in a garbled form.
A bullet struck a man near Port Chester in a hospital ward as doctors battled to save him. The incident prompted a flood of dispatches from Washington and abroad as authorities investigated the lone gunshot in what residents called a shocking event.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a declaration of war against a bug threat in Honea field. It mentions Char Tareniway of the AWA Geet taker, a pill appropriation, and plans tied to Gea ar ceonstruction of The bel Weevil cen pint plague.
Vice-chancellor Emery on Thursday named J. R. Clark and C. B. Rimbull receivers for the International Fire Engine Company, a New Jersey corporation with 9.1 million dollars capital. The firm, known as the fire engine trust, was organized five years ago.
A chaotic hold up in Salt Lake City left an unidentified man killed, a conductor fatally wounded, and another close to death as a suspect tried to shoot his attackers. The revolver jammed during the attempt.
Reports from Brightwood indicate Sergeant White Hoodoo survived a rear-end collision with a Columbia avenue car near Massachusets avenue and Clatrat. His history includes prior accidents from a fall during service, a scaffold fall during a fire, and a burn from a gasoline stove explosion, with other officers nearby at headquarters.
Near-unrelated proceedings in Washington involve Minnesotans and the Northern Securities Company. Arguments focus on alleged violations in securities and management involvement with The Western Pacific, with Minnesota seeking an injunction to bar certain parties from participating in leadership and governance.
Charles M Sehwat former president of the shot triat and ex boss of the United States shipbuilding company appears before a starved examination. He asserts he will challenge the receiver’s action as officials question potential sales of shipyard assets amid a long, tense inquiry. The proceedings aim to clarify responsibilities during the troubled era of the shipyard’s decline.
A garbled OCR style report discusses new postage stamps honoring the Louisiana Purchase with unclear names and phrases. It mentions Washington and various distorted names and phrases, offering no verifiable details or dates about the issue or issuing authority.
In a Meyer damage case in room 2 on Thursday Leopold Meyer testified he fell from the Big Four train about 15 feet before it reached the station at Muncie and became blind for months. Feo Moore claimed Meyer was in a cafe car and left before Anderson station, asserting he observed passengers and could describe their clothing and the texture of the skin and hair.
An unreadable OCR snippet hints at a broad war era topic with mentions of syndicate efforts, large sums, rates, and a dramatic incident described as a kitten fire. The source text is garbled with numerous disjointed phrases and misread names, providing minimal coherent facts.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Quakers and a scout event near Warrenton with scattered names and locations, indicating a local historical note. The readable parts reference smoot and a potential battle or confrontation, but details are incomplete and uncertain.
Coroner Tracer leads an investigation into a deadly theater blaze in Chicago. Witnesses report locked exits and doors, scattered panicked scenes, and a chaotic rescue after an explosion. Two hundred witnesses summoned. many in custody. details remain contested as inquiries proceed. Elected board figures and railroad leadership shift noted in separate dispatch.
Fragmentary OCR text describes alleged atrocities in Turku and mentions a chaotic sequence of names and phrases. The readable items include references to VasTe poriebaur and a creek, with unclear context and multiple nonstandard phrases. The piece provides few decipherable facts or coherent events.
An obscured vintage ad voice touts skin remedies for dryness and irritations with a lotion labeled for soothing tender skin. It promotes a balm for shaving and skin care claims, alongside a rough on pests product for quick home use.
A hazy clipping shows Chicago grain prices and live stock updates, with wheat and corn futures fluctuating and livestock markets reporting mixed receipts. It mentions Chicago wholesale grain activity, pork and lard futures, and East Buffalo and Indianapolis live stock markets with varying bids and demand.
Wall Street stocks show parity, weak Consuls, dividend cut to 2 percent for Cur, market outlook cautious yet sound. Wheat and grain futures mixed while cattle and hogs futures rise modestly. Chicago price lists note steady or higher values for prime cattle, hogs and sheep with Friday deliveries in view. Cincinnati live stock reports indicate steady cattle receipts and mixed demand with higherish prices for some classes.
A sensational claim promises instant vitality and health for men of all ages with no cost. The pitch targets nervous debility prostatic trouble and similar ailments, asserting rapid restoration of normal vigor and marveled power through a mysterious discovery.
Fragmented OCR lists prices and items from Chicago produce in ML January. Dairies coolers and stock peaks appear with references to Chevre Twins Young Americas and live poultry including turkeys and feathered lines.
Market opened weak as prices fell across many issues. Trading was unsettled by fresh war headlines and sensational Wednesday moves. Government bonds held steady while long firmness in money markets persisted. Total sales reached 212,100 shares with notable declines in Erie and Reading.
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