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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1904
Page
3
A fragment quotes Jennie Drie coll praising Peruna as a cure for catarrh and stating she would have faith in it and had seen rapid cures in others, reflecting historical patent medicine endorsements.
Mrs Col J Gresham of Fairfax Virginia writes in support of Peruna Medicine Co claiming it saved her life after severe catarrh in head and lungs. She states early doctors gave up but while using multiple bottles she improved and urged others to try the remedy. She signs as treasurer and president of local groups.
An old English text urges preventive use of Peruna a patent medicine claiming to prevent and cure catarrh and respiratory ailments. It targets women warns many will suffer if precautions are not taken and offers address to Dr Warman Hartman Columbus Ohio for advice.
London reports from Port Arthur say 40 troops move north on Wednesday but outward signs of war are not compelling. Correspondents are told war unlikely and permits may be premature. Russian sentiment appears cautious about interference in Korea. Taftcher secret marriage noted in brief local items. Memorial services for A F Armstrong disappointly drawn out in Hoko mo. Chief Russell dies after paralysis strike in Columbus.
George Francis Train, known as Citizen Train, died in a New York hotel after paying four cents per night, his sister Mrs. Susan M. T. Gunger travels from Stamford to arrange burial. Born 1819 in Boston, he lost family to yellow fever early, built a career as grocer, clerk, and partner in Train & Co, later founding the George Francia Train shipping company in Melbourne, noted for his daring ventures and public fame.
Detroit reports Private Commodore L Warren, jailed for desertion from Fort Wayne prison, escaped Monday night and was shot by a guard. He died from injuries, with records noting his prior desertion from the First Infantry and later capture to Toledo.
The Turkish baths in New York run busy during winter, mainly serving men and often open late. Patrons return year after year, attended by the same staff, with some establishments offering lavish facilities as others remain modest.
In Chicago, an Alderman faces a one year sentence in Bridewell after a fraud conviction. Brennan is granted a temporary writ of release and awaits a hearing as the case unfolds with Brennan’s teleane entering the city workhouse pending legal action.
Three coast trains of beef are en route to Mackie coast from packing plants in Ottaha Sivue City and Kansas try. The meat intended for Russian subfers 41 Manchuria aboard Steamer Starin Crippled. BRIDGEPORT, Cent. Jan 19 The steamer Jan H. Statin with 12 passes fers and Creight was damaged by fire off Bridgeport. Passengers landed safely. Loss of $40,000 By Fire Chicago Jan 18 Fire in six story building at 12 32 Market st. caused Loss of $60,000. The third floor housed tailoring firms and clothing dealers.
A Pennsylvanie Passenger train No 1 derailed in Prospect Pennsylvania on a Tuesday morning with no serious injuries reported. Local officials investigated possible causes as passengers were evacuated and the line was temporarily shut for safety checks.
John Melns, a delegate to the mine workers convention from Washington, slept with seven dollars under his pillow at the Princeton hotel. He woke to find the money gone and reported it. Detectives Gerber and Trimpe arrested Kate Primus, 38, a hotel chambermaid, who denies knowledge of the funds.
Neb Jan 1 Seven hundred democratic supporters attended the Wt Bryan banquet. Bryan declared the Kansas City platform sound and urged reiteration. He pressed that the St. Louis convention nominating should align with that platform amid strong applause. Births, deaths, marriages, and building permits noted in brief following items.
A garbled New York weather blurb reports extreme cold with a numeric reading near two below in Gotham. The fragment hints at a temperature anomaly but provides no precise details or context.
An old advertisement claims Dean's Kidney Pills cure kidney pains and restore movement after intense discomfort. It features an Indianapolis reader endorsement from Mr. Willa H. Banks and includes a testimonial about relief after using the product bought at Henry H. Hyder's drug store. The notice urges readers to try the remedy, sold everywhere, by FortEr Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
New York January report states Marguerite J Plant widow of Henry B Plant married Wosbert Geives at the Plant residence with Rev Sante Lorenz officiating. The ceremony drew little notice from some relatives who learned of the wedding by telegraph and telephone. After a luncheon, the couple departed for a brief wedding trip in a special car. Robert Graves, the groom, is noted as a popular New York social figure with a large inherited fortune from his wallpaper manufacturer father. Graves had obtained a divorce from Charlotte de Grasse Graves in 1900. Henry B Plant left an estate valued around 20 million dollars upon his 1899 death.
On Wall Street reports say Americana in London firm inactive at parity. Shipbuilding litigation nears termination with reorganization plans in place. Colorado fuel and fry plans may fail. Copper settlement talks emerge. First dividend of Tudeday at 1 percent. U S steel cannot buy the property per President Thomson. November roads show net drop 1.61 percent. early January roads rise 41 percent. Foreign houses eye steel market. Pennsylvania steel favored. Atchison and other rails in loan crowd. Banks gain from sub-treasury funds. Industrials and rails advance in active market.
Indianapolis stock market notes receipts 1190 shipments 130 with market activity steady to firm across cattle and sheep segments. Good to choice steers 1200 pounds and up. calves, heifers, and bulls priced amid broad ranges. lambs and mutton show strong demand. numerous local banks and companies listed amid market context.
Stocke listing from New York market shows commodities with prices for sugar coffee poultry and dairy goods. Includes grains buckwheat and cream types with various grades and regional market notes.
Chicago market news shows stronger New York origin prices for eggs and dairy across early listings, with railway bonds gaining strength amid general activity. Live stock receipts rise while medium grade calves and hogs show varied quotes, and overall market movement hints at cautious optimism.
The City Grain Market reports mixed wheat prices with No 2 red and No 2 white showing modest gains and other grain types like corn and timothy hay listed with varying bids. Freight and milling costs linger, and overall totals appear nominal with several car lots ungraded or in mixed lots.
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