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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1904
Page
3
A fragmentary early 20th century appeal touts Peruna as a cure for catarrh and Bright's disease. Included are testimonials from George King of Troy New York and J G Martin of Montreal praising rapid relief and overall health gains after using Peruna. The piece promotes medical claims and references a booklet from The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus.
In St Louis Bryan told a Missouri rally that Democrats have good odds if the party nominates the right man. He warned a Parker ticket could lose, saying Wall Street and a strong head are decisive factors. He spoke during a lecture tour through Missouri and Texas.
Midshipman Ireee Barlow of Indiapepolia resigned from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis in his third year due to failing eyesight. He is the son of E R Barlow, assistant receiver of the Vandanda railroad company, with his father out of the city.
Ella Bater, Greene county widow, loses judgment against Indiana and Chicago Coal Co. The private court decision Tuesday absolves the firm of liability for her husband Sonn Batey’s death. It holds Batey knew he was in a dangerous roofing task and that workers knowingly in danger may not fault employers.
A car on a Washington to Meridian run caught fire Tuesday morning between Illinois and Meridian. Passengers panicked as the vehicle stopped at Merhilan street, women fallen, others trampled in excrement yet none insured. Buckets of water quelled the blaze and the car was moved to Louisiana street stables for repair. An electric spark likely ignited the woodwork, burning for some time before discovery.
Reports from London and Washington describe protests abroad over Russian submerged mines in the Yellow Sea and near Port Arthur. Officials dispute details, with some suggesting accidental drifting and caution against neutral complaints. The era notes mixed responses as news wires cover Japanese and Russian actions in Korea and Manchuria.
A garbled report notes police remark reduced speeds by patrols after arrests for alleged fast driving. A lost baby reunited with parents at the police station, named Bugle Latwartt, with home listed. A court bond seeks removal of a case involving James L. Trowbridge for 920,000. In Minneapolis a streetcar freight collision at a grade crossing killed A Jackson and injured Edward Parker and others.
In a complaint for Mivores filed Tuesday, a woman alleges her partner threatened to hit her with a gun and to cut her throat with a razor, claiming the man carried a razor to bed and used intimidation to frighten her. Other notes report a wedding in Washington on May 4, a naval attaché marriage link, a lumbermen meeting in St. Louis, a release of Mrs Grace Hot tort Taylor on May 4, and related civic items.
A 4-year-old man named Frank Allen tried to end his life Monday evening in Marion Tech by taking morphine while drinking. He appeared intoxicated and his motive cited appetite for liquor. he was expected to recover.
The convention of operative millers opened its ninth annual gathering at the Grand View fraternal hotel with delegates from across the United States. In Springfield, the Democratic convention for congressional district two nominated B. F. Caldwell for Congress.
Plea entered by Pleada Quilty and Edward Cotman for obtaining money from the Indiana National Bank by false pretenses. They will be sentenced by Judge Altona near Friday.
Prisoners in Marton county jail are allowed chewing tobacco but not to make. Downing, board of works chair, limps after being thrown from buggy Bugduy. Christopher Robinson 473 W Twelfth will answer to police court Wednesday for whipping dog. Eighty third annual session Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Indiana starts Tuesday lasting three days with over 1000 expected. Fairbank opened for the treason Monday night drawing about 200 for Ostendorf orchestra concert. Park unchanged since last year. Central Labor Union accepted Edward Barry’s resignation as president leaving George Gurney to fill vacant post until next election.
Grain and provisions updates show May wheat and corn futures in May and July rotations with various August and September opening and closing actions. Market terms indicate price directions with references to wheat corn and oats, along with oil and lard movements.
Indianapolis live stock market notes strong prints for fat stock with good to choice steers around 1,500 pounds and up, various notes on cows, bulls, calves, hogs and sheep. Reports from Cincinnati and Pittsburgh markets list receipts and prices for feeder cattle, hogs, lambs, and cattle in mid May with mixed prices and firm demand.
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Eminent clergymen including Dr Binns of Philadelphia praise Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a cure for consumption and throat and lung trouble. The letter from a Philadelphia minister Ward Hinng describes rapid recovery after taking the whiskey and notes its use by many clergy as a medicine.
Toledo grain quotes and New York market activity show wheat for May and July delivery, corn and oats futures, and cash prices. The London market and U.S. equities drift with modest gains and government demand steady. New York produce and wagon markets list varied prices for wheat, oats, timothy, clover, and butter, with no major shifts in outlook.
A garbled price list from Indianapolis details poultry, eggs, cheeses, hides, wool, fish, and other staples. It mentions roosters, turkeys, Swiss cheese, flour, and various barrels and prices though many items are partly unreadable. Key entries include flour prices per barrel and wholesale hides and wool notes.
Readable fragments list varied goods and prices including seafood lobsters, crabs, oysters, fruits, vegetables, beef and pork cuts, dairy, and dried roots. Entries mention Alaska products, California items, and New Orleans goods with unit prices per crate, per dozen, per bushel, or per ton. Numerous misspellings and OCR errors remain, but the core items indicate a broad wholesale market catalog.
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