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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1905
Page
2
Advert says Dr. R V Pierce offers medical advice for women with uterine and nervous ailments. Claims his Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery improve health, restore vigor, and aid childbirth. Includes testimonials from Dora Martin and Geo W Wood and urges women to consult a physician of standing and write for guidance.
Judge Marshal in Jefferson City issues a citation requiring Standard Oil to show cause by March 2 why a commission should not be appointed to investigate its business methods amid charges the monopoly destroys competition. In St Louis an unidentified man killed himself in a rooming house, possibly B. W. McConnell of Mount Vernon, Indiana.
An ad touts the health and beauty benefits of charcoal, claiming it cleanses the stomach and bowels, freshens breath, whitens teeth, and improves complexion. It promotes Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as the best charcoal form, priced at twenty five cents a box, with claims from a Buffalo physician backing daily use.
Special report from Denver states Gov. Peabody resigned Friday night under an agreement with Republican factions, yielding to Lt. Gov. Jersey F. McDonald within 26 hours if appointed. McDonald, a staunch Republican, aims to maintain industrial peace and oppose strikes using intimidation, and is viewed favorably by utility interests while pledging firm action against disruptive leaders.
A man described as a negro assaulted a schoolteacher on a Friday night near the Belt Railway at Tenth Street and Crane, choked her, and robbed her of money and a purse. The victim, Miss Hodger, was left wounded near Eleventh Street and Sherman Drive as officers searched for the attacker for three hours without success.
William Boyd and Lulu Westover were arrested on charges of receiving stolen goods after midnight Friday. John White, detained earlier by Merchant Policeman Toad, allegedly used Boyd's house as a receptacle for loot, with clothing plunder found at the premises.
Dr Stanley Coulter of Purdue University will give an afternoon address on Quit You Like Mer at 3 50 pm in the Grand opera house. A special musical program features Mita Helen Barnard cornet solo and Mew Hattle Donley piano. The GA orchestra will perform select pieces. The program starts at 7 10 pm and runs until the meeting ends.
Charles H. Githens of 100 W. PrarLst has endured three years of agony from a railway injury to his right leg. After an initial hospital spell and repeated skin grafts at the Dispensary, his leg remains unhealed but he continues to work for the city to support his 12 year old son. The case underscores dire medical and financial strain from a long-untreated wound.
Clarence Butterfield, 13, of 13 Rr Fieventhst, drove the runaway horns in an accident on Pennsylvania Avenue Friday afternoon. Mrs. C. H. Hoot, of 16 N. [linole-at], was severely hurt in the incident.
Mrs William Bunge of 6 West Morrinst Street lives in a cheerless home with her three sons aged up to four. Described as a skilled but absent husband, William Bunge has not appeared for months. Ensign Edward Underwood of the Salvation Army gave temporary relief. Police seek the missing man as the family struggles with debt and loss of furniture.
Five cow hides stolen from Charles Gardner's refrigerator after a burglary Friday night. A car trailer and water tank were reported as part of the entry and the hides valued at $2.50. The blacksmith George Sadier’s shop at 33 35 Kentucky Ave was entered, with scales for weighing horseshoes and four boxes of horseshot nally taken. Badler claims his name appears on every Vox and saysBin s are of the Brighton brand and not used by other firms.
The Wonton mission at St John’s church has been very successful. A notable feature has been the bell tolling during evening prayers for souls who have fallen away from faith. Congregational singing is also praised. Next week services will be held for men.
Births reported include Anna Schultz 45 Kanaan Sirah Falsdaebe 1 Cal noan Loy Leenerd Worn Quill and others. Deaths list multiple ages with pneumonia tuberculosis and railroad injuries. Marriages include Elmer McCurry and Flo B Duncan and several other pairs with listed properties and sums.
Washington March 18 Special says Joseph R Hawley of Connecticut died early Saturday after a long illness. Hawley held political influence for decades, presided over national conventions, served as Connecticut governor, edited a major paper, and rose from captain to brigadier general before leaving office. Born October 31 in Stewartsville North Carolina, he studied at Hamilton College and Hartford, practiced law, then led the Hartford Evening Post. He remained active in politics throughout his career.
Ensign Kielsgaard of Detroit will lead Salvation Army services Saturday and Sunday nights at the hill on Capitol Avenue. Captain Robert Fields and Mrs. J. L. Dwell have traveled to South Bend to start work there amid past resistance from moonshiners turned money-raisers. The army aims to establish a unit in South Bend to demonstrate the group’s capabilities.
Fire of unknown origin caused about 20 damage to the frame dwelling of L. A. aietener on Lafayetty-mt at 2 o'clock Saturday evening. Most damage confined to the upper part. Indicates once the fire was caused from a detective tus.
Prominent Oriental travel writer Rev Wilam Alexander Brith recounts a flood near the Saline river that drove families from homes and brought hardship. He credits Postum with restoring health, mood, and appetite after tea and coffee were cut off, noting improved digestion and calmer domestic life once Portum was used.
Five daily fast trains connect principal Texas cities and neighboring states with diverse routes. Sleeping cars and free reclining chair cars offered. maps, pamphlets, rates, and full information available from any ticket agent. G. A. A. Deane Jr, T. P. An room 20 Sentinel Building Indianapolis.
An old newspaper fragment promotes an infant teething remedy named Old Neve for children. The ad claims soothing effects for teething pain, wind colic relief, and diarrhoea cure, priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
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