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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1904

Page

3

Peruna praised by women in need of relief

A lengthy promotional letter set extols Peruna as a cure for female weakness and nervous debility. It features testimonials from Miss Gusty Meyers in Lansing, Mrs. Martha Frederick of Cole Camp, and others across Wisconsin New Jersey and Michigan, claiming dramatic improvements and urging consultation with Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio.

Almple Peruna Hartman Missouri Martha Frederick Cole Camp Michigan Gusty Meyers Sheridan St Lansing Mich Gunty Meyers New Jersey Sarah Frye Sylvan Avenue West Asbury Park N. J Manalin Dr. Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus

Man on Broad Ripple Car Refuses Fare

A man boards a Broad Ripple line city car at North Street on a Tuesday night. The conductor demands cash fare after the man offers to pay with a ticket. A dispute ends with the man alighting at Eleventh Street. the incident centers on fare collection and a misused city car.

North St Broad Ripple B. R

Old Signatures Kept On File In Local Banks

Banks preserve signatures of famous and notable men in signature books. Some banks hold many signatures, including those of ex Governors and Senators, presidents, and other leaders. The practice intrigues students of handwriting, revealing varied styles from schoolboy to irregular.

Amore Olver P. Morton Joseph J. McDonald Benjamin Harrison

Furnishings Budget Scramble for New Federal Building

The $90 000 for July 1 furnishings falls short of the 10 percent guideline for the $2 million Indiana pola building. In other news, John Riedel 1526 Pleasant St faces assault charges after a dog guarded the patrol wagon. Dr Knowlter 2820 W Washington St reports a coat theft containing money and papers.

Supervising Architect Indianapola John Riedel Pleasant St Friends of Rieber Knovvter Washington St Drr. Knowles

Boy Forced From Freight Car Dies in Norristown

A year-old boy was forced by a companion to jump from the top of a freight car in Norristown. He was fatally injured and died shortly after. Meanwhile Chicago reports ice price hikes to 35 to 40 cents per hundred this year. Governor Durbin proclaims Memorial Day for May 30, designating May 2 as Decoration Day.

Norristown Chicago Durbin

Park theater misstep prompts sergeant clash

Fred C. Dickson of Dickson Talbott owners of the Park theater, once expelled by a policeman, was involved in a lobby confrontation as Serge. Corrigan ordered two men to stop talking. The pair argued, then moved outside after Corrigan escorted them away.

Fred C. Dickson Dickson & Talbott Park Theater Peret Corerigan Tickeon

W. C. A. Exhibition Draws Large Attendance

A large crowd attended the W. C. A. exhibition of educational class work held at the association rooms on Wednesday night. Arthur Foscett, a bellboy at J. Denison, has been arrested on accusations involving a hotel guest ring starting incident.

Association Rooms Sterling Arthur Foscett J.~ Denison

Firemen Hurt in Gasoline Vault Explosion Near West Philadelphia

Twelve Philadelphia firemen were injured when gasoline stored underground by the Pennsylvania Railroad in the Baseline vault exploded after a lantern was used to check the fire. Detectives Connor and Smith confronted two Italian trespassers. one shot Connor in the abdomen as the blaze worsened. All injured will recover.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad West Philadelphia Connor Smith Compa

Emmerich Heirs Pursue Claim to Old Estate

Attorney A F Thompson of Centerville met Emmerich heirs from several states in Indianapolis to press a claim on an estate valued at $8.00. They allege John G Emmerich, who came from Hees Cassel Germany, died in Pennsylvania in 1816, with property in Pennsylvania and Germany. About 3 percent of the heirs may participate, after Thompson spent over two years gathering evidence.

A. F. Thompson Centerville Wasia Indianapolis Emmerichs Thompson John G. Emmerich Hees Cassel Germany Pennsylvania Pennawanta Emmerich

Construction Progress on New Indianapolis Traction Building

In Indianapolis the new traction and terminal building at Illinois and Market streets rises with the steel framework and wide arches, the four walls and roof complete. At Union Station, arches are broader but supported by piers, while the new building’s arches rest only at the ends. The project advances rapidly with inner work underway.

Inc Anapolis Traction Illinois Marketsts Union Station

Bride Charged With Stealing Gown On Weddin Day

A Pottstown bride elect faces a warrant on a charge of stealing a wedding dress she was to wear at her marriage. In Springfield Illinois a man claims he was duped after giving $41.00 to his would-be bride who then left him. Indiana Trust stockholders elected a board including James F Failey and J P Frenzel with a 2 percent semiannual dividend and a surplus boost of 20 million dollars.

Pottstown Springfield Til William Hardy Indiana Trust Indiana Tram Company James F. Failey Frederick Fahrniey Albert Lieber James Proctor N. Frenzel Edward Hawking Fr. W. Lawrence Henry Jameson Bement Lyman Henry Wetzel J. P. Frenzel J. P. Frennel Frederick Fainley John A. Butler of Exchange New York Consolidated Stock Exchange Exchange T. Hill Leary T. H. Leary & Co Wall St J. Frank Halle Langley, Halle & Co Beaton Halle

What It Will Cost To Visit World's Fair For A Week

W eight Kenny of St Louis outlines a frugal plan to spend seven days at the exposition. By pre arranging lodging meals and internal travel one can see the fair for about five dollars and eighteen cents excluding railroad fare and souvenirs.

Kenny Ad Pleasant Conta Ion Bureau of Informa Louisiang Purchass Exposition

New York Receives 15 Million From Japanese Loan

London reports a Japanese loan of 50 000 dollars with 35 001609 to be taken in New York and 15 000 at New York. Proceeds used to pay for American supplied goods.

London New York United States America

Federal Building Strikes Hamper Construction Progress

The federal building project, underway for two years, faces renewed delays as plumbers, stone cutters, bricklayers, and other workers strike. Pipes sit unplaced in walls while past strikes already halted parts of the job. two workers have died and several injured. The superintendent estimates completion within another year if strikes end.

Federal

Insane Polish Man Sets Fire to Money in St Joseph

Wladylaus Matter, a young Polish man in St Joseph Michigan, burned a roll of paper money he valued for a lifetime as he believed Wednesday would end the world. He then left his room to warn locals of judgment day and tried to ring a church bell. the priest calmed him and Mathews spoke rationally after.

ST. Joseph, Mich May Wladylaus Malieewski

Honor for Gurley Brewer messenger to national convention

Gurley Brewer of Indianapolis colored has been selected by the Republican National Committee as messenger to the chairman of the national convention. Rome C. Stephenson of Rochester named assistant secretary. Ex-Secretary-of-War Root urged for temporary convention chairman.

Washington, May Gurley Brewer Indianapolis Rome C. Stephenson Rochester Root

Frisco Club Proprietor and 2 Addicts Die in Tex Gunfight

John Stevenson proprietor of the Frisco club and M. R. White were killed in a pistol duel with Officers Parsons Kirk and Barris who went to arrest for violating the local option law. None of the officers was hurt.

Sherman Tex John Stevenson M. R. White Stevenson Parsons, Kirk Barris

Native Hoosier Nominated for South Dakota Governor

Samuel H. Elrod of Coatesville Hendricks County Indiana was nominated for governor of South Dakota by Republicans on Wednesday. Elrod, born in Coatesville in 184, moved to South Dakota in 18. The convention endorsed President Roosevelt.

Sioux Falls S. D Samuel H. Elrod Franklend Coatesville Hendricks County Indiana South Dakota Mr. Eleven South Dakotea Ira Foosayelt

Flood Washes Tracks Trench and Five Children Drowned

A Texas flood washed away about five miles of International and Great Northern tracks north of Austin. The high water left fields flooded from four to eight inches over a 15 mile stretch and resulted in the drowning of five children in a creek.

Austin Tex Texas International Great Northern

Canadian Wife Objects To Second Wife Using Husbands Name

In Toironto Ontario the divorced wife of a man who remarried in Dakota seeks an injunction claiming matrimonial copyright on her husband’s name. She also seeks damages as the court blocks the second wife from using the name.

Toironto Ont Dakota

Forest Fires Threaten Settlements Near Eland Wisconsin

May 3 reports describe fires destroying homes of settlers near Eland in Marinette area. Fire engine from Witenburg to Eldren, dry tinder conditions fuel large blazes at Tomahawk and along the Soo railroad. Concurrent strike at Cannelsburg Indiana involves 90 coal miners protesting 5 cent per ton extra for separating cannel coal from bituminous.

Milwacker Wis Eland Witenburg Eldren Tomahawk Soo Cannelsburg Washington Ind

Indiana Indianapolis Livestock Market Report May 5

Receipts and shipments noted as high volume with fair activity across cattle, hogs, and sheep. Prices listed for steers, heifers, cows, calves, bulls, and lambs show broad ranges from common to prime quality, with regional quotes in Indianapolis and Buffalo areas.

Indianapolis Sltaga Hoge

Midwest and East Live Stock Markets Report May 3

Cincinnati markets show cattle receipts steady with range 4.55 to 5.10 for shipper goods and calves strong. Hog and sheep receipts mixed with higher hogs and steady sheep. New York and Chicago scans note firm to higher Ottawa prices, and grain futures steady with wheat around 1.00 track red.

Chicago Rygis puuer-Ureamerica New Younk Americas Cincinnati Pittsburg Clover Prairie

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