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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1904
Page
6
Nelson A Miles argues that modern war surpasses previous conflicts in scale and mobilization. He warns about a future struggle involving Europe and Asia, examining imperial powers, fleets, and armed manpower shaping a potentially world altering outcome. He promises a follow up on China.
In New Haven on March 31 Judge Gager ruled that a sealed letter from Bennett cannot be admitted to the will contest under Connecticut law. The letter directing $9,000 for Bryan’s charity fails to meet the will description. an extraneous paper cannot be admitted in the conning of the will, denying Bryan any payout.
Paris March 31 The Seine civil tribunal rules for the Panama Canal Company in the Colombia suit. The complaint is not receivable and Colombia must pay the court costs.
Footh Tarkington contributes a political tale to the August McClure's issue recounting his Indiana legislature experiences and the fate of a bill. The narrative weaves personal insight with legislative drama, reflecting on state politics and reform.
In police court Oakley clubhouse proprietor Chris Zimmerman was fined for selling liquor to minors and for allowing minors in his saloon. The Dohelman case arose after 16 year old Zella Dohelman left home three weeks ago, with evidence tying her to Earl Alvis who was fined for assisting. The girl’s case reached juvenile court as her mother asserted she is 16.
In Philadelphia on March 3 coroner Dugan disclosed a shocking confession by Dr David T Moaler claiming leadership of a malpractice network running lying in hospitals. Testimony described babies burned in crematories. Dr Matthew McVickers Elizabeth Ashmead and her son Howland were ordered jailed. A separate note mentions a Spanish club meeting with Miss Lucile Ballard and talks of visits to Alhambra and experiences in a Colombian revolution.
Rosebush and window decorations enliven the Star store on W Washington street for Easter. The display features French hats in varied shapes and colors including lavender and champagne, lilac toque and violet trims. Ready to wear is extensive with modest prices, and the second floor has been enlarged for spring suits lingerie and millinery.
The family of Emery Davis, five members, were poisoned by eating biscuits on Wednesday in New Castle Indiana. It is alleged zinc sulfate was placed in the baking powder can. The method of the poisoning and timing are unclear but heroic treatment may save the victims.
Washington March 3 Democratic Senator Garman a presidential hopeful urged a political twist to speeches as congress eyes early adjournment. He attacked Republicans for subservience to the president and said no laws pass without White House approval. He claimed Congress has ceded power and that post office probe efforts faltered under presidential influence.
Oscar Leonard, a young patient at University Hospital, is enduring days of pain as doctors graft a finger to his face to create a new nose. Outcome hinges on his ability to sustain the awkward hand position during the procedure, with hopes of success. George K. Perrin, 77, longtime Chicago lawyer, dies after senile debility. his cousin is Admiral Dewey. His body to be sent to Chicago for burial. A Paris dispatch reports no attack on Timbucteo by French garrison, contradicting earlier unrest.
Miss Maud Ingersoll, cousin of Robert Ingersoll, was placed in the Hellevne psych ward after an attempted suicide over a $169 Wall Street loss. She told police she would recoup funds by borrowing from her brother in New Britain and denied intent to die. She appeared in Flats Tem police court and was discharged.
The Federal trust company assigned its assets to Guardian Trust on Thursday because secretary treasurer George F. Clewell vanished from the city. Deposits were over $879. The officers could not locate him and say the firm has heavy backers. Clewell’s family reports he is in another city.
Meinrad Rumely, noted threshing machine magnate and capitalist reformer, died Thursday. Born in Germany, he came to the United States as a youth leaving behind a widow and six children including three sons and three daughters.
Waterloo II March 31 Antonio Stockel Jr was acquitted by a jury on the charge of murdering his wife.
Thursday morning in Intellee court workers at Charles A Shaver's barn on EO Wa bash st testified that Charles Jackson was warned to stay away but returned at night. He claimed he went there to avoid rain. He was fined one dollar plus costs for loitering.
Birth entries list Sheridan Pickett at 1510 Martine Date Ave with a boy and Jones pair at 24 Ash Street with a boy. multiple other births, including Motman, Foster, Abernathy, Kellermeyer, Burris, Martin, Dill, Kempe, Gasper, Weimer, Zix, Martin, and more, along with death notices for Forainger, Williams, Perrin, Blankehip, OConnor, Bedell, Phelan, Bruce, Davis, Brenneman, Whittaker, and others. Marriages connect Bailey Hennon, Thomas Hower, Auntermiller Smith, Kelly Tull, Wells Winn, Moore Spicklemire, Armstrong Blanton Wilmoth Roesaler Davis Lemons Doebber Lemons Eagar, Johnson Hendrix, and others. Building permits granted for residences, cottages, repairs, and additions by McClure, Burgett, Yehling, Flagler, Millikan, Kennedy, Wakefield, McVey, Laurie, and Bastian with various addresses and costs.
Herbert Nash who murdered Albert Hattle in Appletown was deemed sane, then hanged himself in jail Wednesday night after tying a rope to his collect. Prisoners freed him with a razor but he revived and was sent to Columbus asylum. In Columbus, a separate police court testimony described a knife attack by William Cural on R Rash, with the case continued. Berlin reports Germany to unveil a giant three cylinder locomotive at St Louis exposition, claiming speeds of 60 mites an hour and 30 mites an hour while pulling coaches. A battle near Kostur in Monastir district leaves 12 Greeks and over 25 Bulgarians dead. Republican councilmen reportedly oppose a $200,000 bond for flood repairs, favoring no more than $150,000.
A promotional piece extols Japanese self discipline through diet bathing and martial arts while praising Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery as a blood-building tonic. It links vigor to red blood and stamina, cites Metchnikoff on aging, warns against over eating and poor digestion, and shares a customer testimonial about relief from indigestion and weight loss after using the medicine. It promotes the medical adviser and book offer at the end.
In Toledo on March 2 prices for wheat and cash wheat futures show July and May contracts at 4c and 0c respectively, with oats at 40 0 and 2 We. Clover seed and timothy rates appear listed with April and October maturity notes, plus spot prices around $5.50 to $6.15 for some forage crops.
Chicago grain and provisions report shows May wheat steady to lower with closing prices around 80s, July and new July contracts showing mixed moves. May corn edges higher, May pork and lard futures rise, with rib prices recording gains against the May pork baseline.
A Detroit physician offers a private receipt claimed to restore vigor and manhood. He promises quick results for sexual weakness and related conditions, sending the formula unmarked to any man who writes for it. The offer, dated from Hull Building, Detroit, asserts easy home use and no obligations.
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