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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1904
Page
6
Voice from Danville reports Miss James Farris, famed for spiritualistic performances near Hustongue, has been heard from after a period of total blindness. She previously drew attention for her trance acts and now reportedly sits for hours unable to see.
At a Commercial club meeting held Thursday committees from the Commercial club Board of Trade Merchants Association and others voted to send three representatives to the State Board of Agriculture. They aimed to demonstrate there will be no danger of a Mandaloss at this year’s state fair.
A dated item recalls events from January 29 1894 including a cold wave diphtheria rise and reports of hunger. Police found cases of cold and hunger while relief depots relieved 125 families. City boards ordered fire escapes on downtown blocks and tenements amid unrest over slang and local politics.
New York report says Rev Charles A Briggs, once troubled Presbyterian, sparked controversy as an Episcopal guest by asserting that Anglican orders are invalid from a Roman Catholic view and that Presbyterian and Lutheran orders are valid. Bishop Potter reviewed Briggs paper as clergymen debate his stance.
A garbled tale describes a burglar attempting a nighttime entry to Giovanni P. Morosini's Riverdale mansion. Electric wards at doors and windows threaten intruders, while alarms and windows reveal hidden dangers as the would‑be thief contends with booby traps and a wary watch.
A reader from Calhoun Georgia promotes the Pyramid Pile Cure as a painless, modern alternative to surgical piles treatment. The letter recounts relief after using 50 cent boxes and urges others to request the free booklet from Pyramid Drug Co. in Marshall Michigan.
Frank Graham recalls Indianapolis skyline growth since he began in the city tower 21 years ago. He and two colleagues, William Tobin and Henry Cook, note towers report fires about 9 percent of yearly incidents and keep cool high above Marion County. The interview highlights city beauty, trees, and the tower’s role in watching population and building growth.
In Vehr eauth Indiana January 29 President Theodore Roosevelt is said to have mailed three cents to the Terre Haute post office. The publication notes a possible postage item and the name A J Archy appearing, but authorities could not identify the sender after an effort to locate the source. The incident involves presidential messaging and post office procedures.
Stunts of the Weather describes severe cold and sleet in Plymouth Michigan. Farmers report high mortality among chickens and many roosting birds smothered by rain and ice forming a dangerous layer around their heads. The piece notes a community smoker event where 17 new Commercial club members were welcomed and Civic improvement was discussed.
An aged nurse advertises Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething children. The text touts calming the child and easing teething pains, claiming the remedy softens gums and relieves discomfort.
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