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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1904
Page
3
March 18 dispatch from New York notes fighting near Colombia and Panama recoveries. Colombian troops return home after clashes while local county commissioners open bids for five bridge projects along Keystones and nearby creeks. A household medicine chest tip promotes Dr. Wond’s Norway Pine Syrup as a cough remedy.
A former Indianapolis reporter resigned from journalism to work on Nitfeher’s farm returns to courting a woman described as health conscious. He plans daily walks to Crown Hill cemetery, defying doctor’s orders, and contemplates staying beyond Monday as weather forces breaks in plans.
Washington reports detail the installation of magnificent chandeliers previously ordered in England during General Grant's era. One set will decorate the District of Columbia committee room while others grace the apartments of President pro tempore Frye and Senate and House officials.
A fragmented record states multiple incorporations and capital changes across Indiana firms including Yazelwood oil in Pittsmark, River Bend oil in Muncie, and Hammond Whiting East Chicago electric railway, with capital increases from 900 090 to 1 090 00 and various figures such as 29 000 and 12 000 noted.
Snow swept Chicago with seven inches covering streets and ground. Officials warned of delays and temporary suspensions as trains and street services faced weather disruptions. Suburban mines reported engineers stranded as snowbanks rose and tires blew, slight injuries noted amid the snowstorm. Missouri and nearby areas also reported heavy snowfall.
On March 1 a British vessel Hulls of Mallada han reached San Francisco after a voyage five days longer than from Liverpool. The crew faced rough seas and a mutiny allegation arose as the ship pressed on toward its destination, with weather and sea conditions affecting the voyage.
The Works Island approves an ordinance permitting the transfer by the New Telephone Company of all its property and franchises to the Indianapolis Telephone Company. The ordinance will be introduced at a special council meeting Monday night. The meeting also considers the Hehing ordinance the brewery ordinance and the ordinance appropriating funds to pay claims passed by the eatery board.
A report from New York describes a severe lockjaw case treated with a new form of therapy. The patient showed relief after the treatment, with spasms diminishing and the condition improving over several days.
Robert A Brown, clerk of the supreme court, travels south seeking health aid after weeks of illness. Local authorities report limited improvement and hope for better health through treatment.
A car struck a southbound vehicle at high speed near a county road junction, trapping victims under the wreckage. One man died at the scene, another transported with critical injuries. Authorities investigate the crash as residents mourn the loss amid winter conditions.
Births include Siate Remdevink MR Pe wm and Bridget Eaders with family locations such as 142 Hovteavé and 455 8 Rast- Bi. Hoy Harvey and Matte Moore of 712 Lasalle mt. Ish Roloman jy Oriolisis KIT Wy oD oabd Mo Stewart and George Tol Oe Mrumlock. Deaths note Binnehe W. Cooper and James Lo Pugh among others with ages and causes like nephritis and pneumonia. Marriages feature Walter Sebastian and Sophia Folne, Lark Gibson and Jenna FL Wright, and Clinton Davis and Nettie Lees. Building permits include Samuel Templeton at 3415 Graceland ave for addition and $43, Kibarn $12, and 1522 Nevada-at porch $100.
Cattle prices steady to higher across ranges with feeders and dairy steers noted. Wheat and grain futures show mixed moves as Chicago and Toledo prices edge up while livestock markets in Cincinnati and New York reflect steady to firm demand for beef and pork cuts.
Obituary notes Han Jitapricair of Oneida who ran a hotel business for years and formerly operated a hotel in Muncie and Kyvaletert New Church Dedicated. The report mentions a church dedication, ministry by Rev McDowell and Rev Quieanherry as well as a street dedication at University Place Baptist Church. Train collision near Cincinnati injures several passengers. Burdock Blood Diter claimed to improve complexion and purity of blood.
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