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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1905
Page
2
A broad sales pitch promotes Dr. Shoop's Restorative as a cure for various womanly ailments. It claims decades of medical experience, invites women to request a free full dollar bottle, and promises to send an order to their druggist at no cost. The letter urges readers to write for books and remedies, emphasizing no risk or obligation.
A proposal to dissolve the state librarian post and transfer duties to the Library Commission, led by President Jacob P, would end Mosgland’s long held office. Supporters claim savings under $4,009 and changes sweep through many counties as libraries shift administration. Indiana vs SIMPSON arrives. U.S. consul Pson from bin Domingo among the passengers.
The Post sea reports Sir Robert Tart, head of Chinese Customs, ordered to marshal national resources for a large naval buildup. It states China aims to possess battleships and first-class ships as part of expanding maritime power following the Russian Japanese conflict.
The steamer Indus lies in the treacherous sand near the Phe Daina Reef after capt Kydd and shipowners hoped it would be nudged free by Thursday night. The vessel remains stuck as efforts to refloat face delays and uncertain chances.
Special to The Cincinnati Enquirer. Mrs. Blanche Mohbe, a resident of Marion Indiana, died in a surgical operation in Toledo. Her father ILL Culbertgun of Maria claimed the body, and the remains were taken to Marion for interment.
Reports from Peterspurg indicate growing peasant discontent following Port Arthur and wartime strain. A tightening internal crisis could end the Far Eastern War as antiwar sentiment strengthens and officials delay reforms.
The case revolves around Margaret Forbes who escaped from a women's reformatory. Police suspect a lover aided her and may be shielding her. theories persist about entry points and whether her parents know her whereabouts. Investigations by police and reformatory officers proceed without breakthrough as relatives deny knowledge.
James Beaswice, formerly a contractor, was hanged in Lexington Ky for the 1903 murder of Mrs Martha Martin. He reportedly attempted to end his life with a knife blade but chose to meet his fate on the scaffold, after confessing the plan to kill himself and giving the blade to guards. He killed Mrs Martin March 6 1903 and disposed of her body in a pond.
Bradie I Duke will appear before Judge Gaynor in the New York Supreme Court for a sanity hearing conducted by a jury. He is held at Sanford Wall sanitarium amid rumors of extortion and a conspiracy involving wealthy men and blackmail. The proceedings include a commission by Isell, Fogarty, and Kandees to determine his mental state.
In a tense afternoon scene two Democratic members of the elections committee secretly pressed Joseph Cravens, a Democrat, for the meeting details of their GOP rivals. After pressure and pleas from Warren G. Sayre and others, the committee convened at the English hotel and voted unanimously to seat Joseph Cravens, despite Republican objections and Wallace’s refusal to run again.
A man with chronic stomach trouble and headaches stopped fried foods and meat for breakfast, switched to Grape-Nuts and cream, and ceased all medicines. In days he improved and soon fully recovered, writing he is healthier than in twenty years. The 58 year old man praises the reform, as promoted by Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan in their promotional book.
Mayor Laporte reports private advice from England that King Edward and Queen Alexandria may visit Canada this year. A royal visit would bring an unprecedented reception if it occurs, signaling strong ties and high ceremonial expectations for Montreal.
Nebraska endures a sharp cold spell with temperatures plunging below zero in several towns. Valentine records 2 below, North Platte 2 below, and Lincoln 1 below as the state reels in a frigid morning.
A spark from a car battery ignited gasoline, setting Pritty Tigrer’s automobile at G Woodrutt place rear of Cligpool hotel ablaze on Thursday evening. Fire department contained the blaze after about $200 in damage.
Chicago society ladies and gents danced and delighted Thursday night for charity at the Auditorium. The event, reported by the Acipprs-M’Rae press, is estimated to have netted about $2 in proceeds.
A takedown of dated notes recalls Britain’s order during the war with Spain to protect Neuteat weasoln, extreme cold in New England, Pierre Soule’s audience with the Queen of Spain, Lincoln and Davis overture rumors, Grant’s hint at combat, Schuyler Colfax’s railway death, and engineer William Fletcher’s head injury in a collision.
A severely frostbitten man, William Savior, former jurist, was rescued early weekday morning after wandering in freezing weather near Washington and One Halt Pond. He was bruised and unable to walk from the cold, said he had been wandering since late summer night, and was taken to a police station for care.
Lyons Michigan special to The Sun reports Jem Lyons aged 18 from Dantel Johnson and Wes Thuttay families recount a hazing death at State Agricultural College. The student, a former pupil, was brought home severely affected and his parents blame hazing or hypnosis for his death. President Snyder ordered an end to the harsh hazing custom after the incident.
The Scripps-McRae press dispatch from Constantinople reports that the sultan, following Emperor William of Germany, has expressed a desire to decorate Gen. Stoessel and Gen. Nogt. The item notes the Western powers and Ottoman leadership contemplating recognitions tied to wartime actions.
A rural widow in Evansville faces alimony after a lengthy divorce battle with a wealthy farmer. The case outlines support for years of labor including husking corn and carrying wood. The court action seeks $4200 in alimony and related debts.
A historical notice describes Cold and Grip relief using laxative Broma uilnine advertised to ease headaches neuralgia and bodily discomfort. The dated phrasing cites a world wide remedy promising quick action, with emphasis on cleansing and restoring natural balance.
A fragment describes Mrs Winglow's soothing syrup for teething children. It claims to calm gums, ease pain, and provide relief for cholera or diarrhea with a two shillings bottle price. The text is archaic and garbled but centers on a children's remedy.
Fragmented OCR from Indiana Union Traction Time Card notes schedules and train timing hints. Mentions Interurban operations with multiple times around 7 pm and 8 pm, references to Traine Joevee and Sanday January. includes scattered place names and divisions.
Indian apolis and Eastern Ry Co timetables show trains from Traction Terminal Station to Greenfield Knightstown Dublin Cambridge City and more with morning departures hourly from 5:23 a.m. to 3 p.m. and additional runs including express and combination cars. Sunday schedule begins at 6:00 p.m. with limited service to Lafayette Crawfordsville and Frankfort. officials include C C Reynolds and F D Norviel.
Fragmented OCR text outlines train times and locations with scattered phrases about delays, fares, and service names. It mentions Fort Wayne, Wyoming, and Sunday service notes while jumbling numbers and places into a garbled schedule.
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