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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1904

Page

2

Paw-Paw Cures Catarrh of Stomach in One Bottle

A reader testimonial from WM Bray Allegheny City Pa credits Munyen's Paw-Paw with a complete cure for catarrh of the stomach indigestion and grippe after a single bottle. The letter touts rapid early relief lasting over a month and urges readers to buy Paw-Paw at local druggists along with Paw-Paw Laxative and Stomach and Liver Pills at 25c a bottle.

Paw-Paw Joseph Lacghran Rebecca St Allegheny City Munyun Bray Federal St Arie Mungen

Flood Devastates Indiana Towns and Surrounding Areas

A severe flood swept across Indiana causing extensive damage across multiple counties. Widespread destruction included washed out bridges near Pendleton and Kokomo, collapsed derricks, submerged homes and flooded lumber yards. The Wabash River rose to record levels as residents faced power outages, darkness, and water shortages.

Blue Dyer Shelbyville Indiana Harbor Lawpowerburg Fort Wayne Terre Monte Mendricks County Pendleton Offield Catonime Iilet Wildcat Creak Kokomo Adam Peters Peru McKernan Washington Wabash River Riverton Susan County Welr Hubert Haines Warsaw

Post Office Bill Boosts Rural Carriers Pay

Washington March 25 The House passed the post office appropriation bill after adopting an amendment raising rural carriers pay to 20 a year and barring them from acting as agents or recruiters for hire. It also limits carriers from handling newspapers under specific conditions and requires patrons to pay for services. The measure moves to the Senate where an amended version is expected next week.

Washington House Aguas Senate Plerse

Local man found dead in police cellhouse

Jacob G Campbell of 8107 N East St was found dead Saturday morning in a police station cellhouse and moved to the morgue after being arrested Friday by Policemen Duncan and Aakin for drunkenness Read His Own Obituary from Salina Kans March Rev Hartsock reported dead in California and read his own obituary in the paper here showing sympathy to the family

Jacob G. Campbell N. East St Campbell Duncan and Aakin Salina Kas Hartsock Califor Rast Sie Alona Ratraman Duncan

Rescue Efforts Amid Floods Save Mrs Childers Family

Ambulance corps battled rising water on Rairton Avenue Jackson Park Friday evening to reach Mrs William Childers and her Shayeeh infant. The boat and horses struggled as floodwaters half-swamped the scene, but mother and child were saved aboard the ambulance. Witnesses report crews then aided other residents as waters filled streets and cellars, with several people forced to seek higher ground. Nearby streets and businesses reported damage and long evacuations as the river level rose across the district.

City Ambulance Corps

Storm wrecks buildings in Louisville area and beyond

Damaging weather across multiple states reports fierce storms. In Louisville Kentucky, homes were destroyed, roofs torn, and debris strewn as houses collapsed or were washed away. Other cities including Bismarck and Detroit faced blizzards, floods, and extensive property damage with trains delayed and residents displaced.

Louisville Lleiry Laierg Hapers Alesander Lawson Setiviety Bates

Hundreds Of Indianapolis Streetcar Lines Affected By Washout

Large washout near the White River bridge disrupts streetcar traffic across the north and east sides of Indianapolis. Water covers tracks from Meridian to Thirty-fourth Street, delaying service to Maplewood Meridian Heights and areas north of Thirty Street. Some lines reopen as waters recede while others remain suspended until repair crews pass.

W. Michigan-st. Tina Michigan-st White River N. Meridian-st Fair Grounds Fall Ereek Xecomi-St Maplewood Meridian Heights Thirty-st Oniest

Interurban Traffic Almost Suspended Across Indiana Line

Interurban operations near Lebanon and Indianapolis face disruption as washouts and flooded tracks halt service. Bridges are reported intact but waterlogged track and washouts from Buckcreek to Guger Creek disrupt segments between London Acton and near Greenfield. Work cars operate on the Shelbyville line while the company warns of more trouble on the eastern end.

Kitseaman Wire Works Indian Onion Martford City Burt Wayne Killough Creek Anderson Indiana Uiign Traction Company Teese Midnigat Midas Waters Cove Northwestern Ave Fall Creek Indianapolis Columbia-ave Ughshave South-aide Michizan-m Lebanon Vine Lebanon Shelbyville London Acton Buckcreek Guger Creek Greenfieldling

Sudden Power House Collapse Sparks Flooding and Bridge Dangers

Reports describe a crash at the power house causing a washout near Une Ataterens and floods along Matting ville Une. Bridges, including the Flatrock bridge, are in great danger as water and debris impair access and threaten nearby towns such as Jrdhinapolis ail brary. Authorities halted traffic and warned residents of further disturbances.

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Railroads Suffer Washouts Across Lines

Railroads report major washouts and bridge damage across divisions. Trains halted or rerouted near Undusnapele and Pontes tun as crews work to restore service. A female worker injury noted. resignations and transfers affect crews while repairs proceed.

Heavy losses on E Washington Street flood aftermath

In the flooded district around E Washington Street, George W. Uattiman, a metal polish operator at 349K, suffered heavy damages as tin boxes and polish residues filled waters in his building. Early Friday, merchants moved goods, while other losses included 1. Rice at 4 EB Washington St, a flooded basement at L B R & W railroad, and small losses for J C Clark and O Leary grocer.

Clark Tkrk Treias Noble BR. Washington-st George W. Uattiman Washington J.C. Clark Drugetst Washington and Noblests

Untitled OCR Fragment Mentions Names and Events

A garbled OCR fragment references multiple names, places, and events with incomplete phrases. It mentions Saturday morning timing and timber topics, suggesting a local report or notice but lacks coherent details or a clear incident to summarize.

Bat and Boat Centered Contest Described in Confused Text

A garbled OCR fragment mentions Bat, epee, beaded items, and a series of unclear phrases. Names like Teel Wathen and Wilding appear amid scattered terms. The passage reads as a jumble with sporadic references to centers, rivers, and locations, lacking coherent events or dates.

Perth Wisca

Revived Dying Man Reported In City Hospital

A fragmented OCR item notes a man named Henry Veekes revived after a life-threatening condition. The report mentions medical efforts at a hospital and a recovery noted by attending staff. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate a medical intervention and some local acknowledgment.

Ourvelas Henry Stip

Cures and notices in 19th century ads mix

A jumble of patent remedies, cigar ads, hotel notices, and old notices. Mentions Verge of product pitches like Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup, Union Pacific colonist rates, and local merchants at Monument-place. Also references J B Couchman dentist and security trust building updates.

Free Book Presents Hypnotic Read The Vague Seleners Offer

A fragmented flow of bold claims touts a free book that promises a remarkable reading experience. The garbled text hints at a transformative work by fictional names and surreal concepts, urging attention to an enticing but unclear offer.

Saarsalf de Seminia American Coles Americn College of Science CAL

Flood Left Its Mark On Washington Street

Saturday morning showed flood damage on Washington Street with cedar blocks swept from the east to Noble Street. The street and sidewalks were strewn with hundreds of blocks, likely two wagon loads that traveled down Pogues Run, damaging cellars along the two blocks.

Washington Pogues

Indianapolis Union Bistion rail and ticket offices notice

Fragmented OCR lists ticket offices and routes for rail lines including Philadelphia New York routes, Columbus Vincennot, Indiana origins, connections to Madison North Vernon Piqua and Columbus, with scattered place names and service notes indicating transportation details and accommodations across multiple cities. The readable fragments reference schedules and centers at Federal Street area and various state routes, suggesting a regional rail network notice.

Indianapolis Ela North Vernon Madison Louierike Mabuig Etast Phila Chicago Kitlmead Piqua Oliaibus Pittsburg Columbus Pitsburg

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