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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1903
Page
2
Ad claims dangerous surgery is unnecessary and promotes Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe, painless treatment for hemorrhoids. It mocks surgeons while urging readers to write Pyrex for a free sample and price details, naming a Michigan address and promising relief without surgery.
A Sunday tragedy in New Orleans ends with a man shot down before he could use his revolver to defend himself. The incident drew a crowd and left many questions as investigators and local citizens mourn the loss and await further details.
Heath Heath is accused in Bristow’s lengthy report of postal graft, detailing frauds, ill gains, and government losses. Roosevelt’s memorandum critiques the post office corruption, noting insufficient evidence to indict Heath. Bristow’s critique centers on Perry Sleath, Montague stock transfers, and unnecessary cashiers. The only sanction foreseen is Heath’s retirement from the Republican National Committee.
In Cambridge City Indiana a man was found dead with a claim that he might be the son of local residents. Neighbors recall the deceased in recent days, and investigators moved the clothing to a rural area for examination while continuing to piece together the deceased’s identity and possible connections to the family.
Marion Indiana November 3 Sheriff Clark Mills announced Harry Hooper the man accused of killing Marshal Payne of Fairmont had been captured in Tiffin Ohio. Hooper refused to go to Marion without requisition papers. Mills planned to bring him to Marion on Tuesday for further proceedings.
Amateate Gordon, a street car inspector, set a living torch and burned four houses along a South Norwalk street. He saturated his clothes with kerosene and used a match, leaving the fire department struggling to prevent a larger blaze. Gordon, whose clothes were burned, reportedly believed he was a ghost and was not expected to live.
New York reports that the Hubbard expedition to explore an uncharted Labrador region started last August. The fast steamer delivering word says trace of several companions was found, and it is feared the party perished in encounter with native inhabitants.
Dr John Alexander Dowie in Zion City made an urgent call for money, claiming the city is in debt and demanding immediate contributions. He warned creditors and alleged misdeeds by rivals, pledging to cover secured debts while planning moves against dissenters.
In Anderson Indiana on November 3 a traveling man named Don Smith fell while coming down stairs on a trip to Europe. He was fatally injured, treated briefly, and died Sunday morning from a concussion.
A Portsmouth No H delegation from Cleveland Chamber of Commerce presented a bronze bell to the new cruiser Cleveland on behalf of Cleveland citizens. A note mentions health messages and Hood's Sarsaparilla. Also references the Live Stock Exhibit with Chicago rail tickets and the Union stockyards vicinity.
Paris reports alarm after two horros on the underground railroad. Investigation reveals two cats caught fire near Barbes and Villiers stations. passengers frightened briefly, flames extinguished with minimal damage. Add notices promote Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup and Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup offerings.
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