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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1904
Page
2
Duke Pat Frederick of Mecklenburg died a few days ago in mystery. Early reports blamed a nights carousal, while later theories suggest he fell while intoxicated and broke his neck, prompting varied explanations of the fatal cause.
In Pittsburg on May 4 John O Grady a two year old armless boy from Spring Street is held after tossing a brick at Policeman John Proseer. Proseer, injured with a head wound, is hospitalized. Authorities seek confinement in a correctional institution, but the case faces uncertainty about punishment and care.
A 15 year old French boy cured of leprosy will soon be discharged from the Louisiana lepers home after two years there. Doctors, led by Isadora Dyer, will monitor him six months to catch any relapse. In a separate incident Henry Drakes narrowly escaped lynching in New Orleans after resistance during capture following a plantation crime.
A patient recounts a prominent regional physician advised diet changes over medicines for a 20 year stomach trouble. He quit coffee, began drinking Postum with cream two years ago and reports his stomach is normal now. Postum Co. Battle Creek, Mich promotes a ten day trial.
A provocative editorial urges Senator Durbin and several colleagues to awaken to pressing civic duties. It argues for stronger legislative oversight, accountability, and reform in areas of governance, urging readers to demand action from elected officials.
Ex Judge McBride, representing Silver, Burdette & Co., files a brief in an appellate court arguing state officials including Gov Durbin and the state board of education may have dormant consciences. The case targets the board’s decision to not renew Silver, Burdette’s school book contract after revision costs were borne by the firm. The brief avoids accusing personal dishonesty but questions the board’s motives and urges courts of equity to awaken dormant consciences.
May 4 in New York, shipbuilders and ship owners told a congressional commission that the United States must pay a subsidy to develop a robust merchant marine. Debates ranged from free trade to differential tariffs, with observers noting cheaper shipbuilding abroad due to higher American labor costs. Senator Guallinger chairs the commission studying legislation for the merchant marine.
Bert Cahill a City hospital patient died Monday afternoon from tuberculosis while at the Flower mission. He spoke of leaving his children and wife with a faint smile, having been at the hospital since January 4. Cahill was a laborer with the Big Four railway and resided on Michael Street. he leaves a widow and four children.
Chief Witkle announces agents investigated opium smuggling between Seattle and Portland. A Sunday seizure valued at 926000 uncovered crude opium with 846 likely arrested including Stevens and Larsen of Beautle. Opium landed near Seattle and moved to Portland under fictitious names via skeleton planes and large crates. Vatican recall of M Nisard follows Paris council meeting.
A patient was rushed to a hospital after an incident in which a coat was demanded. Officials investigated the event as a potential assault or theft with medical staff providing urgent care. The outcome of the patient’s condition was not disclosed in the readable text.
Readers described a remarkable hospital case where one patient with a severely burned foot agreed to a skin graft from fellow patient Williams. The exchange involved roughly six inches of Williams skin in return for a bummy coat, with both men noting the swap left the donor wearing his garment and the recipient thanking the surgeons for saving his foot.
The American Smelting and Refining Company will soon pay $1.1 million in cash to its New York employees as profit sharing. The cash will be divided in proportion to earnings, drawn from a surplus over $1.509 million required before distribution.
A Baltimore jury set the value of a kite at $1 in a case involving Efien vor tour on and Frank Bohaser after a woman sought employment at his office and was allegedly asked to return next day. The strange dispute centers on a claimed theft and its valuation.
A New York dispatch reports Judge Parker, the so-called silent candidate, has spoken at last and asserts he is big enough for the presidency. Speculation links his name to Roosevelt and Bryan allies as Tennessee Democrats plan a Nashville convention. National party machinations at St Louis and Springfield unfold with Parker headquarters at the Southern hotel in St Louis under Edgar Moratan. Maryland and Arizona delegate choices surface as party leaders outline paths to the convention.
A legal or administrative action reports that the phrase sic is being removed from the name Thomas Bryan. The brief notice indicates a correction or alteration in a public record or obituary entry. No additional details are provided regarding the date or authority involved.
An inmate, Thomas Bryan, asks doctors to amputate both his leg and arm due to persistent rheumatism and prior unsuccessful surgeries. He recounts multiple past operations, ongoing agony, and a wish to be relieved by removal rather than continued suffering. Doctors reportedly advised patience, but Bryan insists the pain remains intolerable.
The Colombian government has not yet voiced indignation over Panama's secession nor anger at U.S. recognition, while plans to appoint WW Russell as minister to the United States proceed but are delayed. Russell is to leave for Hogeta but will stay in Panama amid the current diplomatic complications.
Mesrd of Atlanta Ga claims to originate family reunions at the fair. He arrived Monday with plans approved by exposition management to erect facilities. Members may rent spaces at 0.00 to cover three meals prepared on a Georgia barbecue setup.
Birth notices list Oliver Barker, Ella Montgomery, Barry, Coptard, Aukeselt, Howard, Owens, Lennox, with multiple births noted. Deaths include Clara Bummers from consumption, G B Carnes from dysentery and indigestion, Bright's disease references, and several other medical causes. Marriages recorded include Albert J. Hooth with Lydia M Monnitt and Horace G. Dow with Ida M. Harrison among others. Building permits noted for cottages and repairs at various addresses with dollar figures.
A sprawling OCR fragment reports on arrests, political intrigue, and disasters. It mentions Ambassador McCormick's intercession freeing Morris Kleiman, a Russian-born non-citizen, and a range of incidents including naval wreckage near Nome, a schooner fire in Alaska, deaths in Kentucky and Port Arthur oil tank accidents, and various church, political, and social notes. The garbled text names Willian Smith, John Eversole, and other individuals amid global events and local curiosities.
Prominent cure claims hail from Patana and Buffalo with Doan's Kidney Pills praised for back pain and kidney trouble. John Glick of Douglas Street boiler works reports relief after using a box bought from Henry J. Huder and endorses the product. Foster Milburn Co is listed as U S core agent. price six cents per box.
May 2 dispatches note Sarafoff’s frontier crossing toward Macedonia and a possible renewal of revolutionary activity, with Munir Pasha in Bosla on a mission to Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria for an invitation to Constantinople. Three arrests reported in Canton in the murder case of George F Taylor, naming Richard Quigley, Harry Merce and Tiny LaBelle. Advertisements urge Hood’s Sarsaparilla, Winlow’s soothing balm for teething, and rail fares for Michigan City, Lima, Fort Wayne, St Marys, Celina via Lake Erie & Western R R with Sunday departures.
Decoration Day excursion rates from Pennsylvania Vandalia Lines offer one fare of 25 cents for round trips within the initial miles. Tickets go on sale May 2 and remain valid through May 29 with return by special date. For tickets and information contact agents or address W Richardson Ant G PLA.
Local train 91 60 Louisville and Return 1 50 departs Indianapolis 68 om. Special train with intermediate stops leaves Indianapolis 7 26 am. Return trip special leaves Louisville Burn Station at 7 pm.
The catalog offers Bend ten cents in stamps for Russo-Japanese War atlas issued by The Chicago and North Western Ry. Includes three fine colored maps, each 14 by 20 inches, bound for reference. Eastern theater shown with tables on military naval strength and financial resources of Russia and Japan. Address N. M. Breese, Vinest. Cincinnati, O.
The Vandalia Short Line advertises a $9.00 round trip to St Louis for the International Skat Tournament leaving Indianapolis via Vandalia on May 28 at 6:00 PM arriving in St Louis at 1:40 PM. Those accompanying the club should notify the committee for special care. Coach excursion rate is $6.00. Committee members Emil Martin August Mr Kurn Robert Keller.
The fragment indicates a concern over money return terms and possible loss if a specific page or service is used. It mentions an office location and uncertain savings, suggesting a warning about financial transactions and potential outages or penalties. No clear names, dates, or places are readable.
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