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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1904
Page
3
A garbled prospectus extols Peruna as a cure for catarrh claiming national importance and widespread use. Letters from public officials and officials in Mobile Montogomery and other cities praise its tonic effects and prompt improvement, though the text is a fragmented promotional piece with numerous OCR errors.
Cody F Cody, famed frontiersman, faces a pending divorce with Mrs Cady. Attorneys state trial in December as rumors swirl that bandits and robbers are near the Owl Creek mountains. Local reports claim the colonel moves to settle Comanche affairs while surrounding the Kidnapped bandits and possible gun battles loom.
Democratic vice presidential candidate Henry Davis began his final campaign swing through West Virginia with lawyer G Wood Daily and Col. John McGraw. The itinerary included a visit to Belington and a stop at Elkins before awaiting Tuesday election results. Davis traveled from Kilking Wednesday and spent time at private residences along the route.
The supreme court sustains the circuit court action denying habeas corpus for James Gillespie in the murder of his twin sister Elizabeth Gillespie at Rising Sun. He will be tried again as juror jeopardy questions arose when a distant relative was seated, upholding Judge George F. Downey of Aurora who proceeded with the trial despite protests.
In Pennsylvania west of Pittsburgh tensions rise as railroad trainmen consider a strike amid ongoing talks with the company. Union leaders warn of potential stoppages if wage and working condition demands are not met, while company officials report progress toward an agreement. The dispute centers on terms tied to staffing, safety, and benefits, with both sides saying negotiations continue.
The body of Anna Steinway, a Park exchange operator, was found on the West High street road near Sprigg and Malervet after a streetcar incident. Authorities believe she was murdered, struck in the head with a blunt instrument. wounds severely disfigured her head and face. Bishop John H. Vincent to preach at Fletcher Place Church next Sunday morning.
The article describes Judge Parker delivering key addresses during a multi city tour from New York to New Haven and Hartford. It notes preparations for the March event in Bridgeport and mentions staff and supporters traveling with him including his secretary and a party from the Democratic national committee.
A northwestern storm battered a coastal island causing property and crop damage. The steamer Ren Clyde with loss near Gulfpert and the schooner Alexander M. Law rence driven aground. all hands saved. The harbor faced prolonged cold and shortage of provisions as residents awaited relief.
The census bulletin announced that total cotton ginned in the United States in the year 18 Vis year is 6,505,037 bales, compared with 3.41. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wood Medkirk, formerly of Indianapolis, now of Washington, D.C., are visiting relatives and friends. Medkirk works in the auditing department of the Treasury.
Congressman Overstreet aides press a Court action as George Le Knox disputes ballots and alleges fraudulent withdrawals to defeat his petition. Knox vows to press suits in circuit court to prove injustice while Judge Allen hints at printing delays and potential interference. Local figures Parker and others attest to the petition’s genuineness amid a tense legal fight.
Milwaukee dispatch reports Spooner remains active in the Wisconsin Senate race. He faces opposition from an unnamed faction as the Republican party contends with internal divisions and pressure from the progressive wing. The outcome could influence the senior senator's future amid party tensions.
A local city record lists births and deaths across multiple entries including William and Maggie Corry aged 82, Laur e Kow netatt 45, and Eliza McLockhrad. It notes deaths in Pennsy lvania and health facility mentions at Central and Julietta hospitals. Several marriages are shown and a series of building permits and repairs appear for properties on Park and Tenth streets. An advertisement fragment promotes a tonics claim for remedies despite lack of medical evidence.
The Big Trees, a wondrous product of nature found only in California, age 1500 to 2000 years. Maripena and Calaveras groves host giants, Santa Cruz redwoods offer day visits. Fast Missouri River trains promise quick Pacific trips. pamphlets and routes available from W H Connor Cincinnati Ohio.
A Chicago telegram outlines rumors that Senator Fairbanks may resign the Senate to pursue the vice presidency on the Boonevrit ticket, with discussions of Indiana legislature shifts and possible impacts on the electoral college. It notes Republican managers’ caution while signaling potential inside info guiding party strategy.
Special to the Sun reports wheat prices slipping on the Chicago Board with December and May futures showing small gains and losses. Corn and oats hold near steady as market chatter notes varied movements across months and contract activity at New York and Chicago exchanges.
Indianapolis market report notes price surges in local shares despite ongoing political campaign speeches. Strong activity expected as investors react to large block trades and anticipated moves in preferred stocks, with main exchanges showing steady to rising demand. livestock and coal subsections list steady to brisk cattle, hogs, sheep, and calf receipts alongside commodity prices and regional coal quotes.
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