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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1904
Page
2
A terse sports or issue note records a phrase indicating fools have been forged to the rear, naming Waterson. The exact context is unclear from the fragment, but the wording suggests a late 19th or early 20th century style critique or a caption referencing Waterson in a game or event.
Henry Watterson urges Kentucky Democrats to toe the Parker line and unite for a Parker-Doyle ticket. He praises Judge Alton B Parker's message as a lightning flash that clears the atmosphere and separates democracy from populism, urging Beekman and McQuown to align with the national party.
A man in Bowling Green allegedly tapped a well to pump oil into a storage tank, running the flow every three days for three years. The scheme was finally detected but no action has been taken as a settlement is being negotiated.
Lancaster July 2 A woman named Misa Alice Hawk Wurst died after burst blood vessel while laughing. She collapsed and died a few moments later according to local reports.
BERLIN July 12 Eight Gelder weddings were held at SchorMlog Artersee in upper Austria Monday as flags festooned the town. A formal procession, led by women in traditional attire, moved toward the church for services. In related news, Ming Udessw Zess of Noviaville was named instructor in engineering at Wahash High School.
A Cornwall Ontario physician describes health decline from coffee and recovery after switching to Postum Food Coffee. He cites nerve symptoms, poor sleep, and improved health after careful brewing, aided by his wife. The ad promotes Postum and references a booklet.
The Localist Labor Party in New York on July 1 named Charles H. Corregan of Oswego and William J. Cox, a miner, as their ticket. Corregan, a radical socialist speaker with a Syracuse printing background, will be on the campaign trail from Syracuse while Cox hails from Collinsville and travels with his wife and large family.
In San Francisco a tale unfolds of Millie, Guinare Hanford, and a jealous husband in a melodramatic love triangle. The couple wed in 180% and happiness waned as the husband pursued another, prompting a divorce bid and dramatic demonstrations of devotion versus freedom.
A mixed train over a bridge at Badama was destroyed by dynamite on Tuesday. Eight people were seriously injured and the bridge demolished. A Macedonian insurgent movement reportedly has 32 bands active, with nine bands border incursions and a ten band armed with manillers and dynamite seeking to cross. Samon Parselh faced a 5000 damage claim against Fort Wayne Iron and Steel for injuries at the plant.
Cleveland Ohio July reports indicate J M Pressey proprietor of a Forest City park shooting gallery was shot by an unknown child. He was arranging a target when a group of children entered the room and a fight occurred at the counter. He fell to the floor and bystanders called Wagner's ambulance, which took him to St Metts Hospital in serious condition.
Rev. L. L. Carpenter of Wadabh Indiana dedicates the new Nameless Creek church in Charlottesville Indiana. He calls it the finest and most convenient structure he has dedicated. The church cost about 46,000 with debt of around 2 percent.
In Swift Salmon Buekport Maine Frank Arey near Bangor dam reels a giant salmon that escapes a bite twice, then is found miles downstream with the head tied to a palindromic snag. The tale ends with a riverward estimate the fish traveled about twenty three miles in under two hours. London news notes Palma trophy return and match plans. In New Fork Maine J M Hannaford is rumored for second vice president of the North Ren Paritt railway.
July 1 report notes an extraordinary pea crop in the vicinity. In this county 335 acres are planted with pea vines and the average yield is about 1 dollar per acre, with the best fields at around 80 dollars an acre for farmers.
London reports the British steamer Nemesis believed sunk after a raid on a home shore. Wreckage washed ashore as part of the vessel. In Anderson Indiana three youths Durgan Narger and Acame were arrested for cat breaking into a store.
Delicate women balance household and social duties, often suffering in silence. The text highlights the toll on their nervous system and health, praising Dr Miles Nervine for revitalizing nerves and vitality. A testimonial from Mrs. M F Oplinger credits the remedy with restored health and vigor.
Esopus New York July 12 A distracted horse breaks loose from a stall as the judge, Parker, and aide intervene to calm the scene. Ulster County Democrats plan a Tuesday demonstration while Parker’s bid for the presidential race gathers attention ahead of the St Louis convention.
A suspect, linked to a brutal double murder of a husband and father-in-law, unexpectedly appeared at the funeral on Monday, prompting police and deputies to search surrounding woods and fields. The assailant drew a knife and fell to the ground, with bystanders reacting in shock as authorities began investigations.
Local barber Dave Nesyport, famed for past incidents involving a preacher, received a telegram from Centertite celebrating a recent achievement. The note, addressed to Citizens of Enterville, offers congratulations on Nesyport’s actions and public notoriety.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a chest and a planned display or ride. The language is garbled with misread words making full meaning uncertain. It mentions a slowery oleSt and a road scene perhaps alongside a plains setting and a possible showpiece like the chest.
Fragments describe brides dowry chests and garments, an old nurse for children, and Winslow's soothing syrup for teething. An advertisement offers a Yellow Stone Park excursion via Chicago & North-Western with all expenses, including tickets, meals, and entertainment.
New York July 14 shipping men anticipate The Big Great Northern Minnesota will try to break the U S battleship record on a Pacific coast voyage. She will depart from Newport News after bunkering coal and call at North Atlantic ports, with rivals noting her size and speed may set a new standard.
IGNATZ DEKKOWITZ notifies citizens and voters of Ellventh ward Center township Marion county Indiana that he will apply to the Board of county commissioners at the August term for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities not exceeding five gallons at a time with allow the same to be drunk on the premises His business place is a room facing north on Massachusetts Ave at the corner of New Jersey and Virgins Creek in a two story brick building known as No 22 Virginia Ave Ward No 1 Center township Marion county Indiana
Emmet G Sering and Michael J Mannix announce filings with the Board of County Commissioners at the August term 1904 for licenses to sell spirituous and other intoxicating liquors in quantities, with on premises consumption rights. Locations include 20 East Washington Street and 19 Court street, Indianapolis, Marion County, Center Township.
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