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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1904
Page
3
A Missouri judge Phil Lucas claims Peruna cured his rheumatism and sciatica, writing of improved pain and writing ability. Other letters from J H Selver of Edinburg Indiana praise Peruna for neuralgia relief after prior therapies, urging readers to seek Hartman’s free medical advice.
Joseph F. Smith head of the Mormon church arrives home after the Smoot inquiry in Washington. At the Bee Hive house he is greeted by five wives and 32 of his 42 children. He kisses Mrs Julien Smith and Mrs Simpson Smith in long embraces. A private family gathering lasts about three hours as the reunion continues.
A Battle Creek Postum testimonial describes a Wisconsin woman who attributes two years of invalid stomach trouble to coffee. She switched to Postum brew made from field grains, avoiding milk and water relief until rapid improvement allowed normal meals and multiple cups per serving. She urges a 14 day trial and notes Postum rebuilds what coffee damaged.
Immediate members of the president's five families were excluded and wives dispersed to their homes as President Smith visited each. The 12 apostles and council awaited on secret business. Gentiles denounce Smith in Salt Lake City protesting his confession that Utah condoned polygamy. A memorial to Congress and the U.S. people denounces Smith and his associates.
A Tuesday fire in Elkhart Indiana leveled H B Sekes and Co's department store causing over 100000 dollars in damage. Firemen and two bystanders John Middleton and J W Wheaton suffered injuries from the blaze. The report notes a loss exceeding seventy thousand dollars in merchandise and structure value.
One hundred members of the Citizens' alliance, after a meeting Monday night, armed with revolvers, swept the town and seized about 40 union men and sympathizers. They forced entry into houses, herded captives into a vacant store room, moved them to the station, and loaded them into two coaches. As the train left, volleys were fired.
Hugh Higgins, 1, son of William Higgins, killed himself with a gun through the heart Tuesday morning in Louisville. A love affair is suspected as the motive. In California, an explosion at the powder works in Abilene killed Foreman Farrar Jackson and a laborer.
Huf Hin, general manager of Central Union Telephone, recalls meeting Japanese students who rapidly mastered English, then note their later roles, including a former schoolmate who became the mikado's minister of marine in New York. He praises Japanese systems and transport, claiming islands are covered with trains.
Chicago reports Supt. Thomas MacQueary told a school board body that the Parental school fed two boys and staff with a yearly food bill of 1519 at 16 cents per day per person. He described undernourishment and outlined a weekly menu of meals including breakfast, dinner, and supper with meat, vegetables, bread, and dairy.
March 1 authorities investigate a murder mystery in Vineland regarding Miss Teresa De Casal, a longtime charity worker and editor Chevalier De Casal’s widow. Suspect is an elderly heir who allegedly inherited a fortune and murdered her to hide the crime by setting clothes on fire. Detectors report clues supporting the theory. Also in Kentucky a claim to sue county over lynching follows a shooting involving Matet Ann Corbin. In Quebec a collision between trains leaves three dead and several injured.
In San Francisco on March transport Thomas from Manila joined the Eleventh infantry and 4% Philippine scouts under Capt. Carrington. The scouts will appear at the St Louis exposition. A separate item from Des Moines notes a bill banning docking horses tails passed 68 to 13 after debate. In Sardinia a farmer named Druhot hanged himself following a stay at Athens asylum.
Bishop Der rick of the African Methodist Episcopal Church urged his Bridgest church audience to emigrate to Africa as soon as possible. He expressed weariness of America, recalling enslaved history and the Civil War sacrifices while arguing Black citizens receive no protection and that the country is not their home.
March 15 dispatches report mixed reactions to the Supreme Court decision on the Northern Securities merger. President and Republicans hail the ruling as a victory while Morgan teams warn it thwarts his Southern railways plan. A rumor hints at renewed anti trust actions as traders note earlier reversals and a divided court. Wheat and commodities markets show gains amid a broad news day. A sudden death, Mrs. Talvina Stewart, is reported in Chicago after a heart and rheumatic condition.
Fire at Anna on Tuesday March 1 causes extensive damage to Brown's Eracery and Sanford's steam laundry, with both destroyed alongside two brick business docks. The blaze leaves significant property losses in the town.
An old promotional note describes sugar digestion issues and promotes Post Sugar and Dextra Candies by Pomum Cereal Co. Ltd of Battle Creek Michigan. It claims many people cannot digest candy and urges readers to ask their grocer or druggist for the product.
Births listed for Birthe Guy and Campbell at 286 Highland Ave, Louis and Anna Meyers, and many others with addresses. Deaths recorded include George Watshaw from a streetcar crash, infant Swarthout, Mary Anderson, Edward J. Schott and others with hospital notes. Marriages noted include Joseph BK Vaik to Cora Cogn, George Po Hehn to Hosa FO Sexi Bedwmin, and several others. Building permits and market data follow with various names, addresses, and values.
Indianapol is market notes show steady demand with steer prices 1.300 pounds and up and ranges for good to choice cattle. Bulls, calves and heifers described with mixed grades. New York prices broadly higher with varied gains across beef and dairy items. Shipping and receipts noted, market tone generally steady to firmer through session.
Chicago Live Stock data shows cattle receipts estimated for Wednesday at 18,000 with prime steers at 6.19 to 8.85 per cwt and hogs around 5.50 to 6.70. Slates list stockers, feeders, and native sheep with mixed prices, while butcher grades vary. The report includes mixed farm terms and partial weights from Pittsburg and Chicago exchanges.
Market notes list pork at 15 dollars per log and 5.35 dollars for sugar crushed. powdered at 475 dollars. granulated 1.6. Dressed poultry includes turkeys at 13, broilers 16 cents, chickens 119, ducks unspecified. Hutter Creamery and state dairy tubs feature varied prices. Several entries mention meat, dairy, and farm products with local pricing details.
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