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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1904

Page

2

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promoted In Ad

An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a comprehensive kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims thousands suffer kidney trouble, cites testimonials including J C Richardson, and offers free samples while urging readers to send for information in The Indianapolis Daily Sun. It emphasizes vegetable ingredients, hospital use, and availability in two bottle sizes.

Melrore Alice Twas Tom J. C. Richardson Swamp-Root Swamp Root Cor Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N Indianapolis Daily Sun Bright Kilmer

Sam Parks Dead Ossining New York Labor Figure

Sam Parks, walkings delegate of the Housewifmitin union in New York City, died at 7 15 on Wednesday in Ossining New York. He had been sentenced to Sing Sing for one year and six months for extortion tied to building strikes. Tuberculosis caused his death after a long decline. Parks, a westerner and former seller, aided wage raises from 250 to 480 in a year and led unions in strikes. He was jailed, later expelled from his union, and was feared by opponents for his readiness to mobilize his followers.

Ossinning N. F Parks Eac Works Alway

Opening of World’s Fair Attendance and Family Quarrel Disrupts

May 4 report states 187 792 attended the opening and 178 473 paid admissions at the fair while 137 567 attended the Columbian exposition opening. A violent domestic quarrel at 36 Church Street drew patrolmen, finding John Perry and Jano Everhart in a desperate fight. both families lived together and refused to explain the cause.

St, Louis Rogers Davis Church-s John Perry Jano Everhart Everhart Perry Elive

Tyner Weeps During Defense Speech in Conspiracy Trial

Gen. James N. Tyner cried as Attorney Worthington spoke for the defendant in a conspiracy case against the government. The judge noted the trial is by jury. Tuesday’s session featured production of official books and records.

Washington James N. Tyner Worthington Aew Mes

City Elections Over The State

Democrats gained heavily in city and town races statewide while Republicans made small strides in some areas. Majorities swung Democratic in Anderson South Bend Lafayette New Albany and many cities. Terre Haute and several others went Republican. Gov Durbin briefly voted in the wrong precinct but Anderson remained Democratic.

Partta Offersonville Lafwyece Crawfordaville New Albany Terre Haute Steebeing Edwin A. Vidamon Anderson South Bend John Lb. Ferkner Fomarty Inbarayor Wee Auborn Alexandria Bluffton Columbia City Columbus Crawfordguille Covington Elkhart Garrett Greenfield Hartford City Huntingburg Huntington Jefersonville Lafayette Laporte Lebaneon Linton Madison Mishawaka Noblesville Peru Rushville Bailbyville Moton Vincennes Veederasburg Valparaiso Winchester Rensonlaor Toll City Brams Princeton Bedford North Vernon Franklin Greencaste Wabash Loogcotes Seymour Ge- Men Elwood Greensburg Richmond Martinsville Hammond Lawrenceburg Bloomington Marion Mancie Portland Viilon City Montpelier Kokomo Michigan City W. J. Durbin

One Man Does the Whole Thing on the Chum

The Chum journal, a tiny Indianapolis monthly by Mavity press, edited by Paul Mavity, carries a leading article on Bhake apore and a Cincinnati bankruptcy petition against Cumberland Valley Coal Co. The probate filing lists transfers to favor creditors. Arteman Jellico, Loutaville Property, and George F. Otte are petitioning creditors. Also notes advocate for a woman on the Indianapolis school board, a military band engagement, and plans for the annual encampment. snippets include a golden wedding in Indianapolis, Mitchell’s trip to New York, loan talks for a building, and a bank clerks banquet.

Bankrupt Coal Company Cincinnati May Cumberland Valley Coal Sea Conl Company Kentucky Arteman Jellico Casl Company Loutaville Property Company George F. Otte Ng City alDs

Methodists May Clash Over Bishop Elections in Los Angeles

A major Methodist Episcopal Church conference opened in Los Angeles with 78 delegates and four vacant bishoprics. Bishop Merrill may retire as six bishoprics are filled, with candidates including Neely Bashford McDowell Buchtel Cooke Bowen Bovard Spuilmeier Stunt and Robinson. Reports show church assets at least 3 million dollars and publishing property valued around 10 million. Debate on raising bishop salaries and repealing paragraph 28 looms amid tensions.

Los Angeles Cal Methodist Episcopal Church Haxard Merril Merrill Neely J.W. Bashford Wiliam McDowel P. A. Buchtel R. J. Cooke J. Wii, Bowen George F. Bovard Henry Spuilmeier Joseph Herry Homer Stunt J. Robinson

Yellow fever reported near Longfork creek Kentucky

Five cases of yellow fever are reported near Longfork creek in Pike county Kentucky with two deaths Rev Tandy Johnson and Frank Burke. Three other cases are noted in nearby families. A traveling man from New York who recently came from South America is blamed for introducing the infection.

Longfork Creek Eamterm Pike County Tandy Johnson Frank Burke Johnenn Burk New York South America

Phipps Succeeds Schwab on Steel Directors

At the United States Steel regular meeting retiring divers were re elected. Henry Phipps replaced Charles Bohwob on the finance committee and Francis J. Peabody moved to a director role. Robert Winsor of Kidder, Peabody & Co Boston was elected successor as Peabody retired due to ill health. No reason given for Schwab’s retirement. Boulevard Appraisal Met met to hear complaints but none were presented. Local Guild to Organize Indianapolis needlework guild to be formed May 18 at Plymouth Church as part of the American branch of an English organization. Dramatic Club officers elected: Lars Whiteow president Mrs Brandon vice president Dr Dorsey secretary B S Kennedy treasurer. Mrs Powell, 56, longtime resident, is dead at Edgar Williams home on Parkway Ave. Indianapolis since 1863. Pen Hamilton added a black bull calf after the fire and took it home in his hack. City to receive $30,000 from streetcar franchise payments. funds to be used in city parks. Deputy US Marshal Martin brought Thomas Kyle from Goshen Tuesday. charged with violating postal laws.

Trnited States Steel Corporation Henry Phippa Charles M. Bohwob Francis J. Peabory Robert Winsor Kidder, Peabody & Co Boston Peabody Schwab Indianapolis Needlework Guild of America Plymayty Church

Wild Man Eating Grass Terrorized Kent Area

A barefoot two day fugitive roamed near Kent until captured by Marshal Stout on Lemmerman’s farm. The half naked man raged, tearing papers and money, resisted capture in a fierce struggle, and fled with a forged check found among the scene. No identification yet.

Kent Marchal Stout Lemmerman Farmers’ Bank of Salem C. E. Martin Jastoh Davis Ptt

Shortridge Principal Limits Debate Team Opposition

Notes from Shortridge indicate Principal Benton bars any student from debating against the Lyigton team who lacks nursing grades. Commencement moves to Tomlinson ball this year with guard support for the signal corps. Mina Stella Morrigan earns a print scholarship at Chicago University and Miss Holwn Hotton receives a Northwestern University scholarship.

Benton Shortridge High School National Guard i Signal Corps Mina Stella Morrigan Han Bee Chicago University Misa Holwn Hotton Northwestern University

Births Deaths and Marriages In a Local Register

A dated tallies list births deaths and marriages with names ages and addresses. Entries note infant Rotenstein 19 days and others from phthisis pulmonalis to malaria fever and heart failure. The section records births at multiple city locations and new marriages along with building permits and property repairs.

Mabel G. Walters Jefferson-ave Martha Chickner Chesapeake St. Inéumonta Rotenstein Ho Bel Genie Lang Edward Blephenson Henry J. Mueller Madison-ave Harry Lintiejohn Washington Olio Mesyiuer Columbia Hall Casper C. Hedderich Isaac N. Cooper Central Capital George Baily Margaret B. Mehl Months W. Wew Yorket Lazella F. Parks Oltoare Willie A. Catrell Sarton County Preumanta Carl W. Fox

Senator Can Not Accept Vice Presidential Nomination

FAIRBANKS WASHINGTON May 4 Speaker Can Not Accept the republican nomination for vice president under any circumstances. The declaration clears the field for Senator Fairbanks for the second place. Indicated among possibilities is Indiana’s candidate and Elkins is mentioned as potential, with rumors of a resignation and leadership changes in the next House.

Washington Pall- Heinna Fairbanks Uckel Elkins Willo Catmnon Anya Laele Jor Himsell

Nother Interurban Bond To Link Indianapolis And Chicago

Chicago and Northern Indiana railroad is incorporated to buy a bond between Indianapolis and Chicago. The company promises a line like a main road with different motive power. Director Charles N Thompson of Indianapolis is named.

Chicago & Northern Indiana Railroad Indianapolis Chicago Charles N_ ‘Thompson Mallon Lake Tide & Western

Will Build New Sheds of Steel at Union Stockyards

Vela announced that new sheds of steel construction will replace existing burps structures at the Union stockyards. President and E. Rah say Gnas che vary will be the Aneat in the entire country. The incident aggregates MENU and no new buildings will cost about $10,000. About 100 cars of stock were handled.

Vela Union Stockyards Arnt

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