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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1904

Page

3

Simpson Receives Socks At Oregon Convention

Jaz 1¢ Jerry Simpson, once a Kansas populist figure and former congressman, was presented two pairs of socks by the Oregon organization as the convention adjourned. Simpson accepted the gift amid applause after the session. A separate report notes a pipe stave explosion at Paragon school causing panic before quick action kept the building safe.

Portland Ore Jerry Simpson Kansas Statesman Consgress Tio Tower Bimpaan Lea Roswell Nlome Simpson Oregon Paragon, Inc Jan Uepur Heraing

Doans Pills Advertised By Foster Milburn Co

A veteran reader testimonial promotes Doan's Pills for kidney and urinary disorders. The letter claims quick relief from kidney and back pain after taking the remedy, mentioning a wife’s relief as well. Product is sold by Henry J. Inder’s drug store with Foster Milburn as U.S. agents.

W. M. Hicks New York Street Adams Company Henry J. Lnder Aula Price Foster-Milburn Co Buffala N. F United States Doan Ana

First Baptist Song Service at Grand Opera House

A Sunday afternoon program at the Grand Opera House features the First Baptist Church choir under Leo B Higgs. Soloists include Miss Josie D Lewis, CN J W Parker, Arthur Dowell Gates, with a sequence of choruses, duets, and solos.

First Baptist Song Service Grand Grand Opera Boise Friar Baptist Chair Leo B. Higgs Will Hive Deradle Gad Lee Bb. Biggs Joesie D. Lewis J. W. Parker Arthu Dowel Gatee Tanys Angel Herkleher Prano S—Churys Prance

Clara Speculated And Landed In Jail

New York police report Clara Schitting once cashier for Hartfort Rubber Works, accused of grand larceny after auditors found about $2,000 missing and $37 paid as a direct transfer to the girl. She admits speculating with the funds but claims she lost it.

New York Stn Clara Schitting Hartfort Rubber Works Company Warrenat Sa Pris. Paver Pridiy Nicht Aescountants Ubu Company Waltat

Gas Meters in Koromo Raise Billing Fears

Prosecutor J. F. Cooper warns Koromo gas companies they will be prosecuted for dishonesty if they collect unregistered amounts on meters. Some meters show small balances like 8 or 9 dollars monthly, leading consumers to refuse payment and companies threatening suit.

Koromo J. F. Cooper Tits Vbreatens

Funeral of Ex Gov Bushnall Held in Springfield Church

The funeral for ex Gov Anna Bushnall will be Monday afternoon at Christ Episcopal Church in Springfield O. The remains will lie in state from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. guarded by Masonic and National Guard members. Bishop Boyd Vincent will conduct the service and burial will be private.

Bushnall Springfield O. Jan Anna Buabnell Hett Christ Entreopal Ature Masonic National Guard Boyd Vincent

Sandboat Burned on Big Sandy River

The United States sandboat engaged in tote and dam work on the Big Sandy river was destroyed by fire Saturday morning opposite Sheridan where it had been led up to escape the ice jam.

Ironton United States Big Sandy River Batuwlay Sheridan

Embezzlement Charge Filed Against Maline Savings Official

Ji Jun 13 in Rock Island is indicted on 37 counts for embezzling over 100000 dollars while serving as secretary of the Maline Savings Building and Loan Association. Warr 2 Maline publisher implicated in the case.

Rock Island Jun Warr Maline Maline Savings, Building and Loan Association

Prophecy of Death Turmoil Sparks Richmond Fear

In Richmond a fearstorm erupts after a slain girl's prophecy drives locals mad. Neighbors report eerie pictures of the dean skomen and a strange man at a window, prompting crowds to gather near the Wilson house as residents seek the unknown cause behind two women’s deaths. A mystery man appears in a white sand shirt, amplifying panic as the search for the picture’s origin intensifies.

Richmond Van Dean Skomen Rome Hreme Jenkins Wison Wilson Feiday Sarah Corbin St. Jahn

New Theater Burned in Calgary Dedication Delay

A blaze hit the Normandie theater in Calgary twelve hours before its dedication performance. Six large stoves were destroyed and damage is estimated at 251000 pounds. Fire officials say the ruin halted the opening event and caused extensive losses.

Calgary

Bridge Breaks Across Kaw River In Kansas City

A temporary seven A M pile bridge across the Kaw river between Argentine and Kansas City was struck by ice Friday evening and carried away. No one was drowned.

Kansas City Kaw River Argentine

Tragic Death At Carnegie Furnace In Rankin

Jas. Rankin Pa on January 16 Ernest Cooleh a worker at Carnegie steelworks fell into an ore furnace and burned to death while employed as a miner or monger at the site.

Rankin Ernest Cooleh Carnegie Areat Works Imonger

Births and Deaths in Local Notices

Births list includes C and Alice Hubbell Dayton Mamie De Mar Anderson and others with multiple newborn boys and girls. Deaths report Peter Manning Frank Netta Charles F Galbraith John Simmons Alice W Shortridge Frederick J Wiebke Mart Davin Elizabeth Taylor Sarah J Roune George Sloan Mary A De Mar Florence Hatley Mary Haliman Daniel W Thayer Louis Mark and other deaths with causes. Marriages record Albert Holland Buyle Mud Raymond Goul Gertrude Kelley Emory Mose Mamie Callins John Hond Rose Hurt.

Peter Manning Ninth-St Frank Netta Charles F. Galbraith John Simmons Indiana Ave Alice W. Shortridge Beltefontaing-st Frederick Frederick J1. Wiebke, £ 9, 1210 Fr. Pratt.ate, Adeceas. Mart Davin Elaebeth Taylor Capitol-ave Sarah J. Roune College-ave George Sloan Olt Hospital Mary A. BE de Mar Phode Ta Land St Dneamonth Florence Hatley Mary Haliman Daniel W. Thayer Marteet Loui Atark Orlehtest Albert Holland Buyle Mud Reymond ‘T. Goul Gertrude Kelley Emory Mose Mamie Callins John Hond Rose Hurt

Beef Trust to Buy Land and Feed Cattle in South

Chicago reports say Swift Armour Nelson Morris Schwarzschild and Sulzberger, the stock yards family, bought 1,000,000 acres in southern Alabama and northern Florida to create a massive feeding ground. The contract targets swamp lands and pine barrens in Georgia and Florida to cut freight costs and milk cattle growth, with cassava planned as feed.

Chicago T ‘He Swifts Armours Nelson Morris Schwarzwhild Sulzberger Stockyards Alabama Florida America Sh. de WN Cresay la Hebei Corn Products Trust Mhicane Akama Agricultural Commission eayAya

Tragic Footwear Lie Leads to City Horseman's Death

A misfitting pair of tight shoes caused a fatal injury to Charles Griswold, a prominent local horseman in Clapayrtte Indiana. After initial medical intervention, the toe and foot damage proved fatal.

Clapayrtte Ind Jon Caarles Griswold

Wheels slip and trolley crashes through gate in Philadelphia

A trolley car slipped and crashed through a safety gate in Philadelphia injuring six persons. The incident occurred last Saturday near Girard Avenue. Authorities urge caution as rail operations resume and investigate the cause.

Philadelphia Nioth Ant Girard A' Batuday Prinops

Drivers at St Louis transfer company win wage increase

Lois reports that the stake of the drivers at the St Louis transfer company was declared off Friday night. The men will return to old wages until February 1, when they will receive an increase.

BT. Lois Jan. T 8. Louis

Five Chicago Officers Dismissed in Civil Service Shakeup

Five members of the Chicago police force were discharged by the civil service commission. Three of the dismissed officers stemmed from findings of the graft investigation committee.

Chicago Ish

Landis Dies After Killing Wife in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia on January 1, Edward K. Landis a 4 chemist actor killed his wife and then died by his own hand. Authorities believe he may have been temporarily insane at the time.

Philadelphia Edward K. Landis Dig

Two Were Suffocated In Fiery Fray Incident

SAN FRANCISCO Jan 15 A fraky axe she suffocatedGeorge Laytan and big wire in their Bons at it Fokeana.

San Francisco George Laytan

Afternoon club gathers for social and civic aims

The Reynard vineh club holds weekly afternoon meetings at members homes to discuss husbands, politics, and social duties. President Albert F. Zearing leads a growing group with a list of active members and planned entertainments. Future events include gatherings hosted by Mrs. Denbar and Mrs. J. Larrison as members seek mutual support and leisure.

Reynard Vineh Alvert F. Zeuring Vint Lee Onmors Wester AL F. Dentag Gil North Nawland-ave J. Denbar J. Larrison Irm Nevada-st Chub Albert F. Zearing Altre William H. Hall Mire Pearton Mendon Lee Connors L. Lunar Wm. Lynch D. W. Lawrie J. Harrison Wimm Longmant Rodla Lifts Birsi HL. Jenkins J- McLain

Turmoil in Constantinople Reported by Telegraph Lines

Fragmented dispatches describe unrest in Constantinople beginning January 1 as Turkish troops reportedly resist reform efforts. The scattered reports mention mobility of units, economic strains, and unclear leadership amid a revolt, with no confirmed casualty figures.

Banquet Planned For Bryan At Home Monday Night

A dispatch notes a planned swell banquet for Bryan at his home on Monday night. Details are garbled but indicate political overtones and mention of a “commissioner” and St Louis.

St. Louis

Unclear transfer record cites large sums and names

Fragmentary notice records a transfer of funds or property totaling 7 090 000 with names including James Sandford Bhellabarger and John Shellahbeer and mentions locations in Ohio Michigan and Pennsylvania with uncertain context and incomplete sentences.

Marysviln James Sandford Bhellabarger West Manfeld Shetrs John Shellahbeer Gregan Trent Teringson Ohio Mickugan Pennoyion

Germany May Construct A Vast Canal To Baltic

A fragmentary report notes plans in the Ferrussian parliament to authorize a ship canal from Stettin to Berlin, transforming the river into a port access route. The canal, about 24 miles long, is expected to be completed in five years.

Trreen Dan Ely Vth Lhenlet Fvork Stettin Bertin

Watchman Fights Off Robber in Richmond Incident

A lone stranger hijacked Michiel Warren on Friday night in Richmond dl dun 1-18 ploy. Warren fought back and saved the money, sustaining injuries but neutralizing the assailant before authorities arrived. The money remains sought by police.

Richmond Michiel Warren Wiriman

Confectioners Move to Fend Off Rival Prices

Readable fragments show New York confections makers aiming to suppress competition and hold prices, with references to a guilty plea and a promise to disclose details. Other items mention investigations, political maneuvers, and international religious notices, including missionaries in Korea urged to depart.

New York York

City Takes a Hand in Safety Upgrades

Richmond authorities ordered Saturday improvements to theater and school exits to enhance public safety, directing protective measures and building code compliance for safer egress.

Richmond

Miners Strike Causes Fatal Wreck Aftermath

Bloomington reports a small miner strike at McLean coal company amid wage disputes causing work stoppage. Two workers die from injuries after a railroad crossing accident near Detroit where Ethel Gould and Frederick Opitictus are identified as victims.

Bloomington Dan McLean Roguly Coal Company Sxirack Detroit Bichan Ethel Gould Frederick Opitictus

Wall Street Market News and Livestock Prices

The article reports on stock market settlements between Dejaisy vane and the Goulds, commodity movements, and cattle and hog receipts. It lists prices for cattle, hogs, sheep, and bulls, plus city wagon and grain market notes with fresh figures from East Buffalo and local exchanges.

Turbulent Markets Mix Farm and Stock Data

The report blends Chicago market notes with New York stocks and farm commodity data. It cites mixed cattle dairy prices, grain futures, and livestock receipts, highlighting slight gains in some rails and steady exchanges in others, with price quotes across multiple regions and sectors.

New York New Paci St. Paul Chen Miyaoup Pacific Wabash Dapout Miasouri Pacific Penysyl Ates Faehle Haw Archison Ly Steel Siaroy

Sensation in Bechtel Trial at Allentown Row House

Jan B-Capt. James Schann, attorney for Mrs Bechtel, said he would try to show Mabel Wechtel was not at Kitat home but at a row house between Allentown and Bethlehem. The claim caused a sensation.

Bechtel Allentown James Schann Mabel Wechtel Kitat Bethlehem

One Killed in Collinson and Paris Duel Report

A freight train collision in Pennsylvania early Saturday left one person dead and several injured. In Paris, deputies Bembal and Boutani fought in a duel Saturday with pistols drawn. shots were exchanged but none took effect.

Collinson Hulws Pa Janik Pennsylvania Colesion Quaman Paris Bembal Boutani

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