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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1903

Page

6

Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills Endorsed By Patients

A vintage advertisement extols Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills claiming they restore blood nourishment to organs. It features testimonials from Elsa Faiser of Oneonta New York and Elizabeth Ingram of Indianapolis praising improved health, sleep, digestion, circulation, and heart stability after using the pills. The ad warns beware imit ations and notes sale by druggists at seven dollars per box.

Elsa Faiser Main St Oneonta N. Y A. W. Chase

Post Office Irregularities Reported in Washington

Civil service commission reports irregular transfers to Washington post office from outside offices. Allegations point to department officials directing or approving appointments. Study notes several workers moved to Washington before free delivery and many continued service without break. Oaths of office varied by location. some employees cannot recall oath timing.

Washington Civil Parvica Commission Payne Postoffice

Mountain Breaks and Fills Out Asheville Road Event

Between Asheville and Spartanburg on Friday afternoon a landslide damaged the mountain road, forcing repairs on the route and prompting authorities to assess the extent of closures and safety measures. No injuries reported.

Asheville N. C Spartanburg

Polite man killed in streetcar accident

In New York on June 15 a man giving his seat to a woman on a streetcar in Sixth Avenue was dragged from the car when his clothing caught on a railing. He was pulled along the street until the other car halted the tram. He died from his injuries.

New York Bixth- Tave Tign Ferre Xon

Whitaker Tries to End His Life in Williamsport Jail Cell

B C Whitaker, a Philadelphia man described as temporarily insane, attacked self harm in Williamsport police custody then escaped to the railroad yards. He tried to crawl into a locomotive firebox, was restrained, hospitalized, and strapped to a cot after multiple life‑threatening attempts. Police, hospital corps, and patrols searched for him until recaptured.

Williamsport B. C. Whitaker Williamsport Hospital Pennsylvania Railroad Walmurst Whitaker Sergt. Worrall Hoover Gorman

Ranchmen clash as Rockefeller backs settlers in Topeka feud

June 15 report says Frank Rockefeller allies with settlers opposing C P Dewey, a Chicago missionary ranchman. Dewey seeks commissions over Cheyenne Rawlins Sherman and Thaman counties. Fences cut, cattle ejected by force. Three settlers killed, governor ignored appeal. Warpath grows as big men encroach.

Topeka Frank Rockefeller C. P. Dewey Chicago Dewey Cheyenne Rawlins Bherman Thaman Rockefaller Rockefeller Theavernor Dewsy T Fe

Railroads in Philippines May Reach Luzon and Beyond

The China American development company plans to seek a Philippine commission franchise for an expansive Luzon railway network possibly extending to other islands. Proposals include land or bond guarantees, with early lines aiming from Manila through Laguna Batangas and other provinces, later expanding north and linking inland routes by ferries or ships. Government interest remains high despite questions about concessions, as Vice-Gov Wright and Secretary Root engage the matter.

Washington Gas Department China-American Development Company Philippine Commission Luzon Une Manila Laguna Batangas Yabas Carmerines Albany Borsogon Wright Root Congreea Calvin 8. Brice Ohio Ety Canton-Hankow China

Indignation Over Colored Home in Palos Park

In Chicago, June 16, a Black man, Robert Mosley, faces opposition from Palos Park residents after buying a home there. A protest meeting and committee visits warned him not to move in, citing prejudice and fears of a Black settlement. Some residents deny objectors, while others vow to sell if a colored family settles. The dispute centers on Mosley's purchase and the community's readiness to accept him in the suburb.

Chicago Robert Mosley Pegro Palos Park Mosley Palos Part Pessey Sai Mossey Joseph Hopkins Dan Ripley Mosseys Mosleys

Fortune for Holland Lost Fortunes Recalled in Illinois Tale

An advertisement sought Holland’s address for a California fortune said to be left by an uncle. Thomas Holland, living on Merkel avenue, has faced decades of furnace heat and mounting hardship, with a dying wife and two children to educate. A California reply is awaited as the family hopes for relief. The text also notes Indiana college ground breaking and a grim forecast about burial plots.

Ress Thomas Holland California Holand Merkel-ave Wiison Treiina Gold Hin Cal Sara Ireland Mike Liman Indiana Chicago ‘Tribune

England relies on foreign goods and treatments says report

The piece claims England purchases bread from France and Denmark, poultry from Scandinavia and Russia, greens from Holland, and medicines from America. It notes over two million sales of Dr. Burthart's Vegetable Compound in Bingland and that half of Rheumatism, Catarrh, Constipation, Nervous Troubles, and blood diseases patients were reportedly cured.

England France Denmark Scandinavia Rusela Holland America Dr. Burthart Bingland

Fragmented Notice On Phone Lines And Edition Mix

Fragmented OCR snippet notes issues with phones and edition mix in a report. Reads like a local notice detailing communication problems and distribution irregularities. No clear names or places are readable.

When You Come Down to Reason and Perfect Health

A short ad promotes Mormon Bish ops Pilla as a cleansing remedy for the sick, claiming it strengthens the body by enforcing activity and rest. It touts low cost at only cents per box or $2.60 for a supply, with Sloan Drug, 22 W. Washington St as the seller.

Sloan Drag On Washington St

Contagion Alarm Promotes Brazilian Balm for Catarrh Cure

A 19th century-era newspaper feature warns of catarrh contagion and promotes Brazilian Balm as the radical cure. The piece argues bacteria cause catarrh, claims climate plays no role, and champions TOXICOLA TABLETS as a tonic to restore vitality, with Jackson & Co. of Indianapolis selling the remedy.

Ie Brown Jackson & Co Indianapolis

For Sale by All Druggists A Day in Indiana

A string of small town misfortunes and odd incidents fill this clipped Indiana page. Fires destroy Beven buildings in Cayuga. a firefighter James Welsh injured in Peru. mashers face a crusade in Logansport. a fan damaged in Martinville. a bridge cost estimated at 247000 across Wa bash in Terre Haute. a girl fell from a bicycle in Huntington. several youths misuse mailboxes for Uncle Sam. Republicans side with Landis in Hamilton County.

Beven Cayuga Fieman James Welsh Peru Clint Butler Liberty Anto O. S Sam Thomas Boyd Frankfort Hamiltad Landis Logansport Bor Baya Carthage Sheridan William Jessup W. H. Boatman John Jeffries Cory Bachelor Girls Elwood Anderson Fall Newcomer George Mulenox Blount Vernon Lewis Wier Tipton Charles Miller George Mollnox Anderson Orin Father Weichman Gas City Empire Mirror and Beveling Works Alexandria United States

Giant Sturgeon Fooled By Laborsome Catch On Hudson River

Poughkeepsie X N June 1 Sturgeon once plentiful along the Hudson are now rare. Roundsman George Le Roy of this city fought a giant as he hauled in his net toward Milton. The struggle ended when the fish escaped and the net tangled. A subpoena forced Patrolman Albertson to witness the action. The roundsman shouted but did not hear.

Poughkeepsie XN. T George le Roy Milton Alberteon Yailing Egin

Remarkable river chase ends with a freed big fish

A curious scene unfolds as a quartet of Nikermen encounter a stalled tugboat rescue on the river near Marlborough. A roundman fights the rising water and a large fish breaks free, while bystanders, including Captain Welfe and Le Roy, recount the dramatic six mile pursuit and the tugboat crew’s effort to regain control amid dangers. Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry is advertised as a remedy for dysentery and diarrhea.

Nikermen Tin Norn Welfe le Royaat Marlborough le Roy Highlands

Sun Place Year for Sale Advertises Deals

An old ad from THE SUN claims year for sale offers with prices in percent and weekly terms. It notes contact by phone and office address 12-19 EB with a casual delivery and mentions guaranteed results.

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A.V. Chase Elizabeth Ingram Columbiast Ind Dr. A W. Chane Dyug Dr. A. W. Chase Esich Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co Washington Street Buffalo Civil Service Commission EC Whitaker Philippines American Company Commissioner of Internal Revenue Congress Butler Mobley Palog Park William Gray A. Gray Monley Nature Hood DeVore Co. Century Building News Phone Phoenix Barber Shop C. Koebring & Bro Virginia-ave Lake Erie & Western R. R Sandusky A. H. Sellars S& 8 Minneisaz Mrs. Winston Fortune Theodore Potter Maye Aili Martinaville Wabash Terre Haute Mins Desale Overholt Huntington Columbus Robert Henry Lienry Taylors Chapel Blyens James Wright Edna Ruf Justice Kloenne Jaber Seymour Jair Amney Marshal Shutts Warret Big Sturgeon Leroy Fowler People’s Credit Clothing Co West Washington Street L. A Dobson Mar P . Chichester Rae Sana Feliot Beexrm Hall Byaars W. H. Betts Market Street Fitzgerald Bolling Monument Dataware St Tacomal Percy Cifitar
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