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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1903
Page
2
An advertisement claims 550000 people trusted Dr Stoop’s Restorative to recover from chronic diseases without cost. It promises six bottles on trial for five dollars and a money back payment to the druggist if it fails. The offer targets nervous system weakness and organ function with home treatment.
In a running fight from Garrettsville to Bedford and Ravenna, two robbers clashed with officers and volunteers. One was killed, the other wounded and captured after an armed pursuit along freight and electric lines into Cleveland. Suspects robbed post office and local stores, tied and gagged victims, then fled by train before being cornered.
A testimonial from an Indianapolis resident recounts years of eczema and itch relief after trying many medicines. The speaker details purchasing Dean's Cream at Henry J. Huler's drug store and notes rapid relief and complete removal of symptoms with continued use. The ad claims the product is sold by all druggists for 59 cents, distributed by E Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Wayne, Ind, reports a discovery in the New Haven oil field with well No. 2 expected to yield over 100 barrels per day. Wells are increasing as leases draw oil men from surrounding areas. Third well underway since Friday amid rapid field development.
Alfred A. Knapp and Samuel Keeler were indicted for first degree murder by a special grand jury. Knapp disputed the charges saying he expected second degree murder and claimed he was asleep when Hannah was strangled, trusting his attorneys to handle the plea and vowing he would not face the electric chair.
A Saturday night scene at the Star theater in New York ended with a rain of rotten eggs and vegetables from about 200 Irishmen on all floors during McFadden's row of slate. Actors retreated as the curtain closed and a potential stampede was averted by cooler heads in the audience.
The monitor Arkansas began its journey up the Mississippi from New Orleans toward St. Louis to serve as the navy’s special representative at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition dedication. It will reach St. Louis about April 20.
In West Indianapolis, Herbert Chadwell admits to taking coal from railroad tracks with other boys. Judge Stubbs lectures on manhood before Chadwell is released. Oscar Allen and Joseph Jackson are bound over to the grand jury for stealing about 50 tons of coal over the season.
American actress Edna May narrowly escaped injury in a runaway as her horse bolted at Hes abn while returning to Boxhill from a Hastings theater. She fainted for two minutes, recovering after rest at a hotel. no serious injuries reported, her home is listed as Syracuse, N Y.
A self styled “old maid” writes of coffee's harm and Postum's cure. She claims nervous irritability, poor sleep, and declining memory improved after switching. After using Postum she reports better sleep, clearer thinking, and higher grades, receiving a pay raise and praise from town figures.
Birth notices for Samuel and Matilda Bridges and others list several births with addresses and genders. Deaths include Terrence Murphy and Henry L. Vestal with causes and locations. Marriages listed for several couples. Also a patchy list of building permits and miscellaneous ads clutter the page.
The article argues catarrh is not limited to the head but affects mucous membranes across the body. It promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as an internal remedy targeting blood and mucous membranes, claiming relief and cure with daily use. sold by druggists at 50 cents per package.
Detectives raided William Daly's basement pool room in a four story building on West Third Street. The saloon was fortified with guards and signals, and Kerr and Togarty entered as farmers before others were admitted. They chopped a hole through the floor and covered the operators with revolvers, arresting about a dozen men.
After decades outside the church a 75 year old ex priest Rev C Lafontaine returns to Catholicism in Chicago after living as a Presbyterian minister and marrying and raising a family He is believed confined in a Canadian monastery to atone for his excommunication upon adopting Protestant faith. Block of buildings burned near Fulton Market amid ammonia explosions. two injured including W W Jetter. losses exceed 235000 dollars.
The grand jury in St Louis abruptly resumes probing alleged boodling in the municipal assembly. Names include Charles F Kelly E E Murrell John R Fontana John T Brennan and C A Windmueller all members of the present house of delegates except Murrell Kelly faces a two year penitentiary sentence on appeal.
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