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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1904
Page
6
A vintage medical advertisement claims the body is a machine needing constant upkeep. It emphasizes the digestive system as the power source and warns that neglect causes biliousness nervous headaches belching and heart fluttering. Dr Caldwell's Laxative Syrup Pepsin is promoted with trial bottles sold at 50c and 1.00.
In Washington on January 21 Postmaster General Fayne hosted a cabinet dinner at the Arlington. Senator Hanna, accompanied by President Roosevelt, walked the corridor arm in arm discussing politics in general. Hanna said his candidacy is unpleasant and that frequent denials in newspapers and by friends via email are embarrassing.
A wall collapsed on Roy Beasley while he helped tear down a building on S Delaware street. He was injured and disfigured. The wrecking company was liable for 15000 dollars. The jury in Judge Mc Munter's court awarded Beasley 2000 dollars.
Gertrude Elliott's sister Maxine Elliott Goodwin and Forbes Robertson tour the country with The Night That Failed. In England their year old baby daughter, idol of parents absent due to work, is reported to be going blind though doctors hold some hope for eyesight restoration.
Washington dispatch reports defendants in the postoffice conspiracy case prepared to testify that bank transfers from the Groffs to Machen via the Lorenzes were legitimate and unconnected to Groff fasten Fa purchases. Prosecutors press forward with circumstantial evidence shaping a complex narrative.
A report describes bank ledgers and deposit slips tied to drafts from New York, with testimony by bank officials from Washington, Tule, Ohio and Westminster, Maryland, indicating a broad inquiry into financial transactions and clerical custody across multiple locations.
A column surveys public figures and royals, noting Diana duchess of Albany, Princess Victoria, Sir Hiram Maxim, the Belgian king, Lord Chas Beresford, Admiral E Freemantle, King Carlos of Portugal, Viscount Wolseley, and others. It mentions Sarah Grand, Beerbohm Tree, Marie Corelli, Marlborough wigs, Alfred Belt of South Africa, and Persian ruler’s pet cat Tabr Khan, with speculative lines about Kipling.
An old-time advertisement copy promotes TEAURRITE BALM for rough skin and gray hair restoration, LEAURELLE BALM for complexion, WELLS HAIR TONE as a tonic, and Row on Rats exterminator, touting safety and effectiveness.
An assortment of brief curiosities and quotations about notable people such as Industin McCarthy, Mary, Queen of Boots, Sir Henry Irving, Lord Kitchener, Prince George of Greece, Evelyn Wood, Yohannes Woim, Miss Braddatt, the German empress, Henrik Ibsen, and the Duke of Connaught. Highlights include a device of pipes, a jeweled trinket, garden spots at Chatsworth, a giraffe anecdote, and a soldier’s son remark about ranks.
The Board of Works faces renewed concern as DeCway brothers contractors notify they will be held responsible for slippage and delays at the detention hospital project, signaling mounting trouble for the facility’s completion.
The text argues against accepting that injunctions will cause broad harm, insisting the city must endure any personal or material losses incurred by contractors or their associates. It frames the issue as a legal challenge to limit liability and protect municipal interests.
The Board of Public Works approved the engineer’s report to brick pave College Ave and Ridgewalls from Eleventh to Thirteenth Streets. A 5 foot tunnel project from Delaware to Jude 8 and a coal bin tunnel north of Vermont Street was noted for consideration. Ward 1a officials oppose utility between Kay and LeGranie-Me arn roadside. requests for gravel in the region were made. George Hitz, a mayoral candidate, was denied support for a brick roadway plan from Virginia Ave to Shelby Street Cedar Ave and owners objected.
Fragmentary report notes eye pain from meat torture and quintant nuisance. Eye waters and ointments with poisons deemed dangerous. Mrs Anza Broush of Chicago advised hospital treatment. a remedy called Hermit Salve reportedly cured granulated legends.
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