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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1905
Page
6
A vivid 19th century depiction of shipboard routines detailing daily tasks aboard a navy vessel. It covers the rhythm of drills, scrubbing decks, morning muster, meals, and the training sequence with gun sections, signaling, and seamanship lessons. The piece contrasts active duty aboard with dim quarters, highlighting discipline, uniformed duties, and monthly pay draws.
The passage describes sailors practicing in drills to sharpen eye and nerve for naval marksmanship. It covers daily routines including sail repairs, ship cleaning, scrubbing, sun-drying, Sunday inspections, monthly muster, and the many tasks onboard from painting to overhauling gear. Each crew member has a billet and station with duties across the ship to maintain readiness.
A patient experienced retinal exposure and loss of vision following a dental procedure. The report notes the retina turning blue due to high exposure, and that the tooth was removed without pain. The account emphasizes unusual anesthesia-related complications and the procedure outcome.
A chaotic incident at the Laclunge building after a fire swept through the Postal Felerrapt Company offices. Firemen battled flames from the thirteenth floor as pipes, standpipes, and water access hindered crews. Chief Campion directed operations while workers evacuated amid dense smoke and damage to instruments and wiring.
A dated advertisement touts Liquozone as a universal cure, claiming dramatic germicidal power and safer outcomes than drugs. It offers two months of free trial bottles and a $1,000 reward for any germ it cannot kill, urging readers to test the product with no risk.
In Salt Lake City excommunication of Frank J Cannon by the Mormon council ends his political influence. The dispute stems from conflicts with church leaders during a heated campaign. Former senator Thornearns is cited as a rival in the contentious struggle within Wyatt politics.
Special report describes a Wednesday morning blaze near Amboy that caused about 10 000 damage to W. D. Weavers meat market and Jewish grocery. Calvine Bagerton’s grocery Little’s meat market and Moore’s restaurant burned. Insurance carried by White Insurance.
Special to the Sun reports Chief Godfroy led the remnants of the Allatans in a legal fight over a decade long tax exemption. The court reversed a prior ruling, granting him relief tied to previous tax disputes and appeals. The county agreement to settlement avoids a new trial while noting the erosion of his lands from thousands of acres to a dwindling home farm.
Springfield women from various professions, including lawyers and teachers, pressed for woman suffrage. A legislative committee heard testimony and, by a 4 to 6 vote, decided to report on a bill to grant voting rights to women in state and local elections, excluding police magistrates and related offices.
Western Golf Association directors set amateur championship at Glenview for July 24 28, followed by the National Championship Aug 12 at Chicago Athletic Club. Olympic Cup to be held Aug 7 at Wheaton. Met area associations expected to enter teams alongside Western with other regions.
A Michigan woman describes five years of severe eczema relief after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolve. She credits dramatic improvement to the products, noting full recovery after multiple bottles and urging others to write to her for confirmation.
An advertising note extols Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills as remedies for itching eczema psoriasiform scales scalp crusting and hair loss. The copy appeals to heavy discomfort and claims near superhuman efficacy with these products.
Notice of attachment and garnishment in the case Randall & Co versus F. Gummer & Son Co. Judge set at Indianapolis Courthouse for May 8 with trial to begin the first Monday in May. Attorney Jas. L. Wilson represents the plaintiff. clerk Tasbaeney presiding.
The Marion County Construction Company sues Lydia A McCord Ben Frank McCord and Mattie McCord claiming foreclosure of real estate debt. The court orders defendants to answer by the sixth judicial day of May 1905 or risk default as the case proceeds in Indianapolis Superior Court.
A resident of Center Township Morton County Indiana gives notice to the voters that he will apply at the April term to the Board of County Commissioners for a license to sell vinous and other intoxicating liquors in less than five gallons at two times. The business premises are described as a two story building near Delaware Avenue and the Merritt subdivision, with specific lot and street references, known as No 6598 Dye Wareest, in Ward No 1.
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