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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1904
Page
2
An unknown woman climbed the railing of the New East river bridge on Thursday morning and jumped 100 feet into the water. Her body has not been recovered. It marks the first death by own action from the bridge in New York.
Rochester native Rome C. Stephenson will serve as assistant secretary at the Republican National Convention and Gurney Brewer will be messenger to the chairman. South Dakota governor candidate 8 H. Etrod is nominated. Anderson Mayor John L. Forkner is discussed for congress and for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Hearst faction in Vanderburgh County plans delegation to contest Parker victory. George Hitz plans another bid for mayor. Thomas Williams suffers severe injuries after an ice cutting accident at Mill Street residence.
Juvenile court statistics report 627 cases before the curt. Nearly half of the defendants have been arraigned a second time and only two have been arraigned a third time. An annual Shortridge high school junior class reception may be abandoned this year due to funds shortage.
From 12 states and territories west of the Missouri River, cattlemen organized a campaign with a $100,700 fund to challenge the meat trust. They plan to appeal to the Interstate Commerce Commission and Attorney General Knox, appoint evidence committees, and hire experts to investigate railroads stockyards and packing houses. Leaders include Tas. Murdo Mackenzie from New Mexico Frank M. Stewart of Montana J. M. Boardman of Colorado and Conrad Schafer of Utah.
A fragment lists several names including White of Kansas M. M. Sherman of Nebraska W. G. Comstock of Wyoming and others in nearby regions such as Indian Territory Idaho Iowa and Ames. The text hints at a regional grouping or roster likely from a 19th or early 20th century source.
J Oscar Henderson Hearst Indiana manager says no firm claims are made while noting plans for Hearst districts and that district 12 is already taken. The item also mentions a new summer mission cottage at Fairview for sick children with grounds work led by Miss Colton Smith and Mrs B M McCoy.
Seoul dispatch claims Admiral Iruin engaged Russian Vladivostok fleet near Gensan with heavy firing lasting hours. Port Arthur bombardment reportedly continued for three days after fireships were sunk. Telegrams note harbor block attempts and Japanese action near Port Arthur.
A profile of Judge A B Parker of Albany noting Rosemount estate on the Hudson and Esopus vicinity. Describes family, daughter married to Rev Charles Mercer Hall, and Parker's career from New York court posts to presidential considerations. Mentions grandchildren Alton Parker and Mary Hall and Parker’s long public service.
A priced reference map 42 by 6 inches mounted on rollers and bound in cloth shows the Trans Siberian Railway Pacific cables Japan China Manchuria Korea and the Far East. Sent for 25 cents in stamps to W B Knia kern PT M Chicago Northwestern Bay. Selling space offered with Sun liners seventh page. Office 121 17 BL.
Prince Pu Lun arrives May 18 and will attend a banquet at the Claypool hotel on May 19 with all citizens invited for ten dollars. Military officers receive new commissions including Colonels McCoy and Smith and Lieut Cols Fee and Bowman with several majors named. Union Cemetery dispute lingers as ground breaking for army post structures is anticipated in fall.
William F. Miller of Franklin syndicate fame was released from Sing Sing and moved to Clinton prison to seek improved health in a dry mountain climate. Civil service examinations were held Thursday for two rural free delivery route inspectors and one post office inspector. Poss
Open letter from Rev Archibald Leitch of Greenleaf Michigan defends his minister status amid criticism sparked by a claim that Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey cured his dyspepsia and nervous prostration. He cites church affiliations and endorsements to prove ordination and urges verification from local clergy and Presbytery officials. He praises the whiskey as a medicine and recommends it despite temperance beliefs.
Ministers doctors nurses and all walks of life commend this medicine as the perfect tonic stimulant claiming it cures coughs colds grip consumption bronchitis pneumonia catarrh dyspepsia and stomach trouble. It allegedly boosts a worn-out system soothes nerves and restores health. Sold by druggists or grocers 1.00 per bottle with free medical booklet from Duffy Malt Whiskey Company Rochester NY.
Des Moines May 5 Iowa's chaotic Democratic state convention settled to business and elected a full delegation of 13 Hearst supporters to the national convention. The body adopted the platform and selected delegates amid lingering uproar.
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