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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1904

Page

2

Indiana Governor urges Roosevelt on Hanna as presidential option

President Roosevelt spoke with Gov. Durbin at the White House on Tuesday about Indiana politics. Durbin reportedly indicated that Senator Hanna is Indiana's preferred candidate, and warned that if Hanna enters the race Indiana may withhold its support from the president.

Washington Jan Roosevelt Gov. Durbim White House Indiana Durbin Senaine Hamm Hanna

Hold ups target Lausman for money outside Pantamite shop

Charles Lausman reports two men attacked him near his home at 85 Maryland Street as he paid wages and carried an envelope. The assailants tore open his clothes and searched for money, while Lausman cried for help and fled. He states they likely knew where his money was kept.

Lausman Pantamite Iid Meyers Wrachtiy Waitt Charles Lausmian Mearyland St Lausmin

Jokers Frightened Kuhn to Death in Odd Prank

Weird movies frightened Peter Kuhn to death in Norris City. His body lay Tuesday morning with a nail driven through a shingle and a string attached to a hellish head figure. Jokers used rosin to make strings, claiming identity. Kuhn was superstitious and believed in ghosts.

Norris City Dam Peter Kuhn eRis

Couple Marries In Isolation Hospital In Marion Indiana

Marion Chauncey Barr aged 2 and Belle Henderson aged 23 wed in an isolation hospital after Barr recovered from smallpox. Barr, once unable to marry due to poverty, gained permission to marry during quarantine with Henderson supporting him through illness. Barr became superintendent in the hospital as part of the arrangement.

Marion Ind Marian Chaunsey Barr Belle Henderson Migs Henderson Barr

Measles and Fire News In Lowell and Nearby Areas

Disjointed report notes measles cases with thick disease fumes and care needs in neighborhoods. A major Lowell fire destroys four buildings, with extensive damage and injuries. Ongoing notices mention a department store owner named O Donnell Giybride and a call to Hood's Sarsaparilla.

Birds Steal at Maywood Park Enclosure Breach

At Maywood Park on Wednesday a bird raid broke a routine event. Officers entered the enclosure after a long pursuit, freeing most birds but six escaped. Several visitors wore disguises, including two men from nearby towns, and five birds were recovered along with one set of gas cages. Eight people were hurt in the disturbance.

Ivery AL Maywood Park Serst. Shafer Murrotmen Woolky Bailey Ralara Neory Mey Samper Ae “Elty James Moore Wilam Foum

Explosion at Petroline Plant Kills Workers in Haberlin

In Haberlin on January 4 a petrol chemical plant explosion at Dre Jest caused the deaths of 100 workers. The Cavenrus and Fer 100 warkmen were among the dead. Local authorities launched emergency response and initial investigations into the cause.

Aged Lover Charged With Dynamiting in Kokomo

In Kokomo Indiana Samuel Michaels seventy arrested Wednesday charged with destroying Aaron Shock's residence with dynamite. Willam Carrie Wagner and John Bowen also arrested on conspiracy charges. Michaels had sought to pursue Mabel Barnes sixteen who lived with the Shocks. evidence led to the arrests.

Kokomo Ind Splj Samuel Michaels Aaron Shock Willam Carrie Wagner Johm Bowen Michael Mabel Barnes

Tailor James Harrold Burned in George Holtz Fire

James Harrold a tailor was seriously burned while trying to extinguish a fire at 35S Single St in George Holtz's tailoring establishment at 8 am Wednesday. The blaze started from some wick down cause and caused about 4 dollars damage to stock.

George Holtz James Harrold

St Louis Gets Big Washington

Jan 13 reports the Democratic National Convention set for July 6 in St Louis following a committee meeting. Amid controversy over Hearst stampede efforts, Chicago papers and Hearst supporters are noted, while the committee pledges fairness to all candidates.

Washington Yoomer St. Louis Tesdee Yues Chicago Gut Gorman Othe Hearnt Hearst Phpere Jett

Roosevelt Joins Thirteen Club Honorary Member

New York January 12 President Roosevelt accepts invitation to become an honorary member of the Thirteen Club. He expresses appreciation for the elevation to membership and regrets unable to attend the dinner at the Bavoy Hotel celebrating the club's twenty-second anniversary.

New York Roosevelt Thirteen Club Bavoy Hotel

Grape-Nuts Advocated As Daily Strength Booster

An advertisement-style piece touts Grape-Nuts and Postum products as long lasting energy aids. It claims Grape-Nuts supplies strength for mental and physical effort, notes four teaspoons boost, and praises the food as condensed and predigested.

Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellvitte

Snow on Downtown Areas Prompts No Major Damage

Distorted OCR notes snow falling on downtown blocks and storefront roots. Owners say recent snows cause little damage to buildings and bases, with infrequent reports of minor issues.

Insnapolis

Slavery Claims in the South Reported in Montgomery

In Coffee county a case records a negro named Anderson sold for $1 to a white man, then traded again to Fu chon for another enslaved person with a monetary settlement. The testimony notes slavery existing and trades described amid a noted pronouncement.

Montgomery Alt Coffee County Samuel Wi ‘Tyaua Anderson Wie Vold Crampler Fuchon

Death of M Neuman in New York Hospital

M Neuman a commission merchant died at the Emergency Hospital in New York on Tuesday after a brief illness. His son Kurt Newman traveled to New York on Tuesday to arrange for the funeral.

M. Neuman Algan G. Neuman S. Delawirest New York Kurt Newman

Four New Consulates Planned by A Cotes Group

A Cotes releasing announces plan to establish consulates in Antarctica cities including Berlin Seattle New Orleans and St Paul, aiming to expand diplomatic presence with new offices and outreach initiatives.

Berlin Jan Cotes of the Releasing

Mrs Deschler Files Suit for Divorce in City Court

Caroline C Deschler sues for divorce from Dérehier 49 alleging cruel treatment. Deschler is a well known social figure, with her husband also prominent in society circles.

Caroline C. Deschler Ours Dérehier Deschler

Religious Frenzy at Mount Vernon W Va

Mont Vernon West Virginia awoke to a wild revival led by Rev Richardson. The sermon sparked religious frenzy as hundreds prayed and others cried out in excitement. The service stretched from 7 pm until 2 pm the following day with no adjournment.

Mount Vernon W.va Jan Baz Mont Vercen Here Richardson Weela Huntington

Path of the Reaper and Local Death Notices

Henry Baker, colored, died at the home of Mrs. Emily Anderson on Walnut Street. The record notes his age as uncertain but roughly reflects a span around George Washington’s era. Charles Galbraith, son of Charles F. Galbraith, 2732 Hope Street, was buried in Fortville. Mrs. Peter Bany’s remains were buried from her father’s home on Washington Street. her husband had been missing for weeks.

Henry Baker Emily Anderson Walnut m George Washington Charles Galbraith Charles F. Galbraith Hope St Fortville Mre Peter Bany B. Huslinger Washington

Belgrade War Prep Report and School Board Meeting

At a Belgrade meeting of the board of school commissioners spending of 150.40 in lands for school buildings was authorized. The building inspector was asked to visit school No. 36 on Capitol Ave. Sweeney is president Rettner secretary and Albert Baker is attorney. Werr reelected preparing for war. Belgrade Jan 4 reports indicate large war materiel moving toward Bulgaria suggesting government prep for spring war.

Board of School Commissioners Sehont No. 36 Capitolave Alm Sweeney Frank Rettner Albert Baker Werr Belgrade Bulearia Bulear

You will be all smiles again with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets

A testimonial ad extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural cure for dyspepsia, claiming they restore cheerfulness and social ease. It promotes wide sales, cites a letter from Rev. J R Hong of Wymore New detailing heart fears eased and appetite restored, notes price at 50 cents a box and availability from druggists.

Xuhjret Stuart Juindreda J. R. Hong Wymore New Btuart

Dr Shoop Rheumatic Cure Offer for Trial

A therapeutic pitch promises Dr Shoop s Rheumatic Cure costs nothing on trial. The ad asserts the remedy can remove the cause of rheumatic pain by blood purification, offers a one month trial with 40.50 cost if not cured, and invites readers to write for a book and arrange local druggist supply. Dr Shoop Hox 978 Racine Wis is listed.

Taat Germany Shoop Owell Bhoon Racine

Beveridge Committee Sets Republican District Lineup

The new Republican state committee across Indiana districts names George A. Cunningham Evansville and others, with tight contests in districts 11 and 13 over Neal, Moorman, and Neck. The body pledges to back Beveridge’s re election and seek harmony after factions clashed at five district conventions.

George A. Cunningham Evansville John G. Bilinalmer Washington John C. Zulaut Jeffersonville W. Springer Elizabethtown Julian Hogate Danville E. P. Thayer Greenfield Floyd A. Woods Indianapalla George Lilly Anderson Fred A. Sime Lafayette Thomas A. McCoy Renssel Iodhapa Adam L. Neck Huntington Fred Landis Elam FL. Neal Jolesboro George W. Steri Cohe Peru Neal Heck Hurter John I. Moorman Kin Besidam Beveridge State Committee Crete

Fire engine plunges over hill with horses in Cincinnati

Night incident reports engine 12 runaway after being detached from its driver John Cortneyvettes. The horses dragged the steamer over a bank, injuring the driver who may die. Engine wrecked, horses escaped harm. Separately Chicago inspectors begin church and school building compliance, doors marked exit, outward opening, expanded galleries and exit spaces planned.

Cincinnati John Cortneyvettes Edenave Stetson St Forges Chicago

State brief notes from Lebanon and other towns

Lebanon church dedication set for February 4 as city eyes a new Christian assembly. Petersburg reports tax woes and a note on local leadership. Lafayette Purdue plans a new university facility, with a western college tie-in and a communal anchor project. Known Point reveals railroad plans for a resort on Redar Lake, with construction to start soon. Goshen reports four smallpox cases in the Darint Bomer family, with school closures and postponed public entertainments. Logansport Judge Larry upholds an injunction against the plumbers union to protect open shop by George Asie. Logansport case against Isaac Rtover over 23 years old is dismissed, court cites statute limits and pivots toward manslaughter charge adjustments.

Lebanon Tals Petereburg Rami Lafayetse Purdue Ik Enapter Mys Mola Tom Omega Moron Buile & Aumimer Redar Laxe Oaths Chit Attrace Tom Goshen Darint Logansport Isaac Rtover Proroqatinn Rane

Qid Bank to Quit Business After 106 Years

At the annual meeting of its stockholders in HOSTON on March 4, the Marchiwnend bank voted to liquidate. Chartered in 1864, the bank is solvent but ceases operations due to lack of support.

Hoston Jan Marchiwnend Bank Golvent

Stabbing Toll and Shootings Reported in Jackson Area

Fragmented notices describe multiple violent incidents on a Tuesday night in Jackson with a man killed by an umbrella stabbing and a woman shot in the head. Officers report a motive tied to a gallery confrontation at the Opera House, while other passages reference medical remedies and unrelated product mentions.

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