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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1904

Page

2

Get My Book for the Sick. Do Not Send Money

A physician advertises Dr Shoop restoration claiming it cures nerve and vitality weaknesses. Offers a month trial at no cost if readers request a book and list of locations. Emphasizes testimonials and guarantees repayment if no improvement, urging readers to send for the book and prescription details.

Dy. Bhnop Dr. Shoop Leon Phivatcian Shoop Borook & Tur Racloe Wie

No Loafing In Ward Four Bathroom At Hospital

Fragmentary youth restroom scene in ward four at Ain Hy hospital hints at rule breaking. An inmate recalls the space offering freedom of speech and relief through loud language, noting allowed pollution of language while nurses supposedly cannot intervene.

Ain Hy Hospital Canger

One Robber Killed in St Louis Store Hold Up

Kos Cassava druggist Paul W Deichmann woke from sleep after his dog barked and confronted two armed robbers in his store. A gunfight followed leaving one robber dead from a head wound and Deichmann wounded. Police reported the other robber fled. The dead man has not been identified.

ST. Louis Paul W. Deichmann Kos Cassava Ador Deichmann Rebbers Delute Mann Wan Het

Alice Ferguson Subdues Intruder in Flat Banister Scene

In New York on January 24, Alice Ferguson, 34, woke to a break in her flat. After leaping from bed she pursued intruders into the dining room, aiding a trio pursued by one attacker. Police promptly detained a suspect as neighbors aided Mrs. Ferguson. Also, the National Editorial Association set its 19th annual meeting for St. Louis on May 18.

New York Alec Fergus Big Vok Miz Feegan Br. Lars Jane National Editorial Association St. Louis Legislative Weamsday

Appleton Catholic Societies Form One Anti Profanity Union

The AntiCussing Society EMARINETTS Wis reports that Roman Catholic groups from Appleton New York have united into a single society with about a thousand members to promote abstaining from profanity.

Emarinetts Wis Appleton

Landis Endorses Roosevelt in House Speech

Indiana congressman Charles B. Landis lauded Theodore Roosevelt in a one hour address, declaring support for Roosevelt’s nomination and predicting his November election. Landis said Roosevelt faced critics, faced every issue, and earned the trust of the people as the Republican banner would soon bear his name at the national convention.

Washington Charles B. Landis Indiana House Roosevelt Lanaig Theodore Roosevelt White House Republican Party Tte

Bread box thefts alarm New York readers in 1893

In a 1893 New York starved era report, Indianapolis police note bread thefts from doors and bread boxes. Ed Steele of Bryce baking company reports daily losses, with five loaves stolen Wednesday from multiple city locations, prompting concern over public hunger and crime.

Starvation Times New York City Indianapolis Ed Steele Bryce Baking Company Wedneejay S. Davidson Washingtons New Yorkest Twenty-third-st Arenalava Vathern Huck Ang Park-ave

Poor Old Caspar Bach Dies at City Hospital

Caspar Bach a German elderly immigrant died Tuesday at 10 p.m. in City hospital with Dr Brown at his side. In his final hours he whispered I gueee I’m going thu time for gurn ogtor and spoke of loneliness among ward parents. He came to the city in the mid 1800s from Germany and faced a quiet farewell amid sympathy and pity from those who knew him.

Caspar Bach Dr. Brown Ogtor Casnaraid Thia Ward Alt Caspar Kayh Wie S. Meridian

Carnation Day Observed in New York Aprons and Carnations

Carnation Day is celebrated in New York on January 2, honoring President McKinley whose birthday is observed as the occasion. The Carnation League, formed after the president’s assassination, has 28,798 city members who will wear a pink carnation on Friday in memory of the late leader.

New York McKinley

Flooded Terre Haute area trapped families face freezing hardship

Reports from the Eel River bottom describe many people imprisoned in upper rooms of houses by floodwaters. A levee breach sent water surging, cutting access and leaving families in zero weather without fire. Horses and cattle froze dead in advancing ice, and stock losses were heavy.

Terre Haute Tnd

Cold weather drives mercy to dangerous box baggage

In Mentor Minnesota Tillie Hanson strapped into a shipping box to save railroad fare to Bue for North Dakota. Two hours on a bitter platform left her crammed and freezing until station staff freed her. The Mul details suggest poverty drove the act and the husband faced penalties for improper travel.

Pal Minn Jam Mentor Bue N. D. Mre Tillie Hanson Natrick Bevame

Eminent Doctor Says Drugs Won't Cure Pheumonia

Dr Bevan, a high standing Chicago physician, told the Chicago medical group that drug treatment is sometimes useless for pneumonia. The profession agrees on the need for public aid and further search for a better remedy while acknowledging no definite cure exists.

Chicago Wil Bevan Chicago Medical Step Remeoy KnwAn

Names Link to Schafer Murder Investigation In Indiana

The article lists many people tied to the Schafer murder inquiry. It identifies agene Sutherland a Indianapolis advertising worker and several acquaintances including Eva Love Luther Tane Mrs Johnson and Dr Precland as personal connections to Sutherland and to the case. The piece notes Hedger’s removal from the investigation and questions his involvement.

Agene Sutherland Mme Arties Naw Schafer Belford Miss Schafer Iav Reftger Ika Luther- Tane Eva Love Sehefer Sutherland Johnson D. Y. Johnson Sutherland’s Hedger

Carriers Thaw Frozen Mail Boxes in Cold Weather

In extreme cold, postal carriers struggle as mailboxes freeze shut. Carriers use small alcohol torches to thaw and open boxes where houses are scattered and conditions are harsh. This method helps prevent prolonged closure of mail receptacles during severe frost.

Post Office Department

Money and Steam Lost in Race with Death

A fragmentary obituary note describes Mrs. Charles Clark West Jerome and family amid a fatal illness. It mentions a Montana senator’s eldest son racing to aid his wife, with references to trains, snowstorms, and a river of rapid news from Tupeta to Chicago.

Charles WoOlark Lark Montana Tupeta Kya Nep Vtunthy Clark West Jerome Wits Bors Querane Mhieae Lake Bhore Minile New York Kase Cis Tome Bainsis Prairies Chieigo

Three suicides and travels mark odd world tour

In Ann Arbor Dr W D Saune ders shot himself believing his mind unbalanced. In Cadiz Imre Achuth, newlyweds, killed himself at his bride's side. In St Louis MacFrank Schmidt, aged 2, died by shooting himself during financial woes. A Persian dignitary, Azeem Khan Atabric Azam, and other Persian officials passed through Chicago on a round the world pilgrimage.

Ann Arbor Mich W. D. Sauneders Cadiz Imre Achuth ST. Louis MacFrank Schmidt CU Ago Jan Tk Fu4 Excellency AL Aagane Khan

Dawson to Die on Gallows in Paris Case

Frank Dawson, condemned for the murder of Anna Hartman, has been rezoned to death by hanging. A request for a new trial was denied on Friday, March 1.

Washington Sidelights and Postmaster Changes

Washington notes announce Poetmaster at Winona Indiana to receive 1000 dollars yearly Alta Stoddard named postmaster at Buterville Indiana John J Lowrey appointed postmaster at Montesuma Iowa Republicans in the state endorse Roosevelt for renomination Senate foreign relations committee reports favorably on the Cuban treaty Interior Department receives letters from Manila about Budhi news from Indians Joe Eben Wolcott of Indians sent letters to the interior department about Budhi news arriving from Manila

Winona Ind Alta Stoddard Buterville John J. Lowrey Montesuma Imaha Roosevelt Senate Joe Eben Wolcott Budi Manils

Death at the Wires: Operator Waller Gray Found

Wiring misfortune and blizzard claimed operator Waller Gray who died at his key Saturday night and was found Wednesday in a frame shack, body frozen. Winniper operator received a fractured message and tried to reach Elwood as three days of blockade ended with the grim discovery. The blizzard hampered relief as three men broke through to recover the body.

Gray Ben

End of the Lockout in Pittsburgh Area Builds Tension

End of the lockout in TITTSHURG Pennsylvania signals a move toward an eight hour work day as arbitration is sought. Employers keep the right to hire non union workers while plumbers strikes have cost workers about 750000 dollars in pay. Indictments are returned against eight union men in Chicago for actions during the strikes on the city railway. A Madrid report notes discovery of an infernal machine during a Saturday incident near Alfonso’s palace.

Tittshurg Dam Dee Nununion New Wemen Chicago, Jan. W The Land Jury Chicago City Railway

Child Runs Away From Home Incident in Indianapolis

A report notes a girl named Mary, who ran away from home and later returned amid a disrupted scene at a playhouse. Her mother endured grief as the child pledged never to leave again, with a sitter and playhouse event referenced as context.

Cincinnati Dan Wiltiks Mary

To Stop Alto Racing in Columbus G Jan

A historical snippet discusses proposed limits on automobile speeds in Ohio public highways and cities. It questions whether track racing could exceed 90 miles per hour and mentions a potential senator's overture affecting racing regulations. The fragment emphasizes speed control and racing legality within the state.

Alto Columble Wilcome Ohio di Oe Benator

Girl Student Posed as a Man at Princeton

Reports from TRENTON New Jersey describe a Princeton University student who, while posing as a man, allegedly neared the end of her course before an incident at the infirmary disclosed she would not graduate. The rumor spread through campus as inquiries were made, with officials denying the claims. The girl, said to be in the classical course in her junior year, reportedly felt ill and did not return to campus.

Trenton N. J Princeton University Tsoutidaus Wes Ultesea Pregnent Hiana

Fire Hits Tin Plant in Pittsburgh Incident

A fire at the Monopenho Unepllite tin plant in Pittsburgh on Wednesday caused about 5.00 in damages. Several boxes of tin plates were destroyed in the blaze.

Pittenurg

Window Smashers Rob Mandel Store In Chicago

Thieves broke four windows at Mandel department store early Thursday and carried away about 2500 dollars worth of jewelry. The incident is part of a broader pattern of break ins and dates to within two weeks of another similar theft.

Rob Mandel Chicago Jay Mandel

Unclear Text On Pain Pills And Headache

Fragmentary note discusses pain pills and headaches with missing context and garbled phrases. Likely a historical OCR snippet mentioning remedies and common ailments, but no identifiable persons places or dates are readable.

Births Deaths and Marriages Across Towns

Births list several names with ages and notes, including a boy and girl, followed by multiple deaths with ages and causes such as nephritis and tuberculosis plus hospital references. The section also notes marriages between several pairs, and a building permit entry for a cottage costing 1,060 with address details and local officials.

Typhoid hospital patient from mid century recalls

Old medical notes recount a patient in California who spent six months in City hospital with typhoid fever before recovery began. The piece mentions a July transfer, a September improvement, and lingering health issues, interwoven with ads for patent medicines, apothecaries, and consumer wares of the era.

Edward Contin California City Hospital Len Pala Wan

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