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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1904
Page
3
The Statesman and the Workman publishes an advertisement extolling Peruna as a cure for catarrh and a brain and nerve tonic. It claims spring is a season of cure, notes tired feeling from catarrh, and portrays Peruna as preventing nervous breakdown and providing vigor, sleep, and steadier nerves.
Letters from Geo A Hughes of Indianapolis and C W Kendall from Washington praise Peruna as a strong tonic and cure for catarrh. Boston official Fatwart M Richardson credits it with restoring strength during a vacation and long work period. Edward M Richardson endorses the remedy and invites readers to write Dr. Hartman at The Hartman Sanitarium for free advice.
Special dispatches from Rio de Janeiro report Brazilians and Peruvians clashing over a boundary dispute. Col. Arijo and 20 men engaged at Santa Rosa, suffering casualties as Peruvians reportedly retreated after an hour of combat. Diplomatic talks continue with Brazil ready to seek arbitration to settle the dispute.
A Guang-Tee dispatch reports Tibetan forces reopening bombardment of the British camp at Bansh. Accusations surround cannon fire as the siege resumes amid Tibetan activity and regional tensions.
Washington report on the New York postal fire probe states the executive has the inspector general findings. The investigation recommended removal of Postmaster VanCott his son Richard and 12 subordinates but Attorney General Robb advised against changes. Senator Platt lobbied publicly for VanCott while supporting the probe’s close monitoring.
The Sun is described as a lively independent paper in the Indianapolis Run exchange note. The New York Morgan report mentions a hefty ship value of 3 600 000 and a $3500 word bar for Batra in an opel sector with currency and stock phrasing.
May 11 New York reports Antlo Kabel tired of marriage and fled Latinn elders with Stephanie McIver widow. They sailed on Friedrich der Grosse, pursued by Mrs Kabel and children, who followed to Hotokin. Immiration inspectors detained Kabel and Mrs Motner for deportation.
Final judgment dismissed the action brought by Mrs Halingh EB Nelani and relatives to set aside the settlement between them and Mrs Virginia Vanderbilt and Mrs Virginia Oelrichs in the estate of Charles L Fair. Charles L Fair and his wife died in France in an automotive accident. The fair value of the estate was about 7,000,000 dollars and the lawyers reported the heirs would receive a substantial sum, amount unspecified.
A London report says the Tsar may abdicate due to great mental strain from the Far East conflict. Dispatches claim Port Arthur is cut off, Japanese forces advance toward Heyen, and naval assets at Niuchwang are being destroyed. Casualties at Anju on May 10 are reported as four killed and six wounded.
An incoming message via William Fortune indicates Prince Pu Lun will arrive in the city next Wednesday with details on travel routes unsettled. The prince is scheduled to depart St Louis Saturday morning for Chicago and then return, with reception plans described as fitting the event’s significance.
A Boston trend among wealthy families in Back Bay and Brookline places babies in boxes on iron balconies or upper story window seats for outdoor air sleep. Proponents claim fresh air avoids indoor fumes and street dust, easing sleep and mood while freeing mothers from daily carriage work.
Clara Griassm, a teacher at Alexander Adaire public school, and engineer Mr. Smith kept their marriage secret for eleven years. Neighbors and family were unaware until her death exposed the union. The couple lived together in Philadelphia and planned to keep the romance private to avoid complications.
Saya Post Chicago May 12 The president of the American Automobile Association Augustine Pont of New York foresees a coast to coast highway system within a few years with branches to St Louis and New Orleans. He cites state and county appropriations in New York Connecticut and Massachusetts to maintain roads and predicts hotels dining rooms and observation decks along major routes.
East Buffalo New York May 12 cattle receipts uneven and active with prime store cattle and best heifers near four dollars, mixed veals around 1000, hog receipts steady to lower with mid prices near six dollars. City grain market shows wheat quiet around 1.06 track and assorted corn futures with timothy hay prices quoted and inspections noted.
May 12 New York stocks show wheat steady with small loss and four unchanged. Copper strengthens on broad attention, while Continental Gas rises after a veto announcement affecting gas bath pricing. Rail and steel shares move, with government bonds fluctuating and large volumes trading in Amalgamated Copper and related issues. Total sales reach 71220.
Receipts around 4 300 head with heavy calves and cows dominating the sale. Market active for breeding cattle and steers with good demand for choice cows and heifers. Trade steady for heavy calves, bulls, and veal calves amid steady to higher undertones.
Chicago markets show mixed receipts and prices in livestock and produce. Cattle and sheep receipts appear modest with varied bids for feeders and heifers, while butter and cheese quotes edge higher and poultry prices remain strong for live stock markets in Chicago.
New York produce prices show pork at 1221, sugar and powder as listed with varied lot names. Pittsburgh live stock reports mixed cattle and sheep receipts, Chicago grain quotes show wheat and corn movement, Toledo grain also notes wheat cash prices and oats and timothy trends.
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