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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1904
Page
2
A mysterious new force is claimed to disrupt both mail delivery and wireless telegraphy. Reporters question its origin and potential impact on communication networks. Officials urge caution while researchers study the phenomenon’s implications for everyday correspondence and state services.
Prominent Chicago and New York readers receive free pamphlets on a claimed mind control system by Professor F J McIntyre. He asserts the method can influence thoughts, reveal others secrets, and improve health and power. Letters from supporters praise the system and request more copies, with two free books offered by mail from Dept 37, Broadway and 6th Street, New York.
District chairman Floyd Woods named April 2 as the date for the Republican congressional convention and for the delegation selection. The events will be held at Masonic Hall.
A proposed increase in capacity triggers next Tuesday’s meeting to form a leasing company in Indianapolis to take over the telephone company property and pay dividends on stock. The plan mirrors arrangements with the Indianapolis street railway and traction firms, with a 2 percent guarantee mentioned.
Richmond Virginia March 6 Representative George L Snead of Princess Anne county introduced a bill in the house to repeat all laws restricting wild fowl killing in Back Bay waters a place Cleveland has frequented in the past aiming to ensure a clear chance at the wild ducks for the former president.
The court martial reprimanded Captain Marry M. Franklin while exonerating him on four counts. Misappropriation of funds was sustained against the company, while three charges and a clause on military discipline were dismissed or acquitted. Younger tribunal members favored full vindication. older members urged a light reprimand.
In Little Rack Arkansas on March 5 Joseph Wagner Jr. killed a little orphan girl adopted by the family with an ax then killed the milk cows using the same weapon. Whraner was arrested in connection with the incident.
In Trenton New Jersey March electricity was used as a cure for hiccoughs. Frank Green a student at the Trenton school of industrial art had suffered for three days and become weak. A friend applied a light current to his body and gradually increased the strength until the hiccoughs stopped the cure declared complete.
A fatal fire at St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church and adjoining rectory in New York left three burned and ten dead. Fathers Kearny, Hennegan, and Ernst were involved with two others injured before the flames were battled by firefighters. The cause remains unknown as victims were taken to St John’s hospital.
Jos Cassiday and Miss Ward of Wellaville reportedly waltzed continuously for six hours and five minutes last night, claimed as a world record. Chas Shenkill provided music non stop. Cassiday, a dancing master, reportedly holds the existing record.
Ten volunteer Red Cross nurses from Seattle under Dr Anita McGee depart Philadelphia by train for Yokohama aboard the steamer Lyoma Mata on March 9 to serve on the Japanese battlefield. The group sails for Japan to provide unpaid nursing care with transport funded by the Red Wings society and free passage arranged via the Mikado. Miss Alley Kemmer of Sweetser Indiana joins, previously serving with Dr McGee in the Spanish American War.
In a heated discussion at the criminal court, E. W. Stoddard faced questions about his qualification for county surveyor. Critics argued he lacked surveying experience, while supporters claimed deputies could handle duties after election. Amid claims of political influence, reformers warned against letting the office fall to corrupt factions. E T McWhirter offered a proposed resolution to the impasse.
Fragmentary notes show McWhirter and Stoddard clashing over a probt party nomination. A temporary removal of Stoddard and authorization for the probt committee to select a successor is mentioned, with plans to fill the county surveyor place from the party.
James Street, a switchman in Ing Four yards, was knocked from a car and torn to pieces Friday night. A clothing piece found near the wreck contained a letter from his mother reading, Be careful of your health and avoid injury. The note was signed by Mrs. Ann Street of Memphis, Indiana.
Charles C Whitney 71 secretary of a New York insurance company died Friday evening on a drive home to Brooklyn. He entered his carriage after his horse ran, and was found dead at his door as a key bridge crossing occurred. During the Civil War he led the city’s only telegraph office in Indianapolis.
An advertisement from Grand Rapids claims a "Uxene" remedy can cure consumption in all forms. It offers a free trial treatment mailed at no expense to the reader who sends name and address, asserting rapid relief and urging immediate contact with Dr B. Retever. The misspelled text presents a sensational promise from a Michigan physician for a miracle cure.
Mam Ferrier, divorced husband of Mrs. John Schewe, appointed administrator of Mor Kohowe estate by the son’s consent. Schewe's body had not yet been recovered when the appointment was made.
An array of 19th century ads mention teething straps for children, dentists, distributors, and tailor services. It notes SUTLUNG STRAP for teething, various merchants like J. B. Couchman and Kuehring & Bro, and lists colonist fare offers from Union and Southern Pacific to the Pacific coast with $2.00 from St. Louis or New Orleans. It advertises Sun page liners and contact details for Cincinnati offices.
Fort Worth Texas March 4 A 15 year old boy’s vengeful act resulted in the destruction of over 90000 dollars in property. The fire burns a school building and the Missouri avenue memorial church. Police seek the boy who told a classmate he planned arson because the teacher had whipped him.
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