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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1904
Page
3
A bold advertisement touts Liquorone as a universal germ killer and nerve and blood booster made with oxygen. It markets a free first bottle offer and spends over a million dollars on promotion, listing numerous diseases claimed to be treatable and promising $1 for a germ it cannot kill.
A Tuesday night blaze gutted a frame building at 19th Street housing a bicycle shop owned by J Ballard. The fire spread to a barn and a bar, with substantial losses and widespread damage to nearby properties. Firefighting efforts faced high winds and a dry, crowded area. Insurance coverage is noted, with total losses estimated around 85,000 to 92,000 dollars.
A Louisville fire department fought a blaze in the city cemetery on Thursday night. Unknown attackers poured coal oil into knot holes of pine trees and set fires, burning the trees and threatening nearby dwellings across the street. Fire crews contained the flames with some damage to the trees.
Rome and Davenport dispatches report a grand start to the session with King and Queen’s drive met by cheering crowds. In Davenport Bishop James Davis is consecrated as bishop of Iowa with archbishop Kein of Dubuque officiating and 275 priests present from across the midwest.
NENA O Nov 22. A prevarith explosion at the Miami powder works near Gres miles north killed Matthew Smith and three others were injured. The injured are Conrad 1 Carlos Mann and a man named drewer.
The Phoebe society charity sale and Christmas market open at noon this week at Temptingon hall in Indianapolis. Vendors offer dolls, fancy works, candy, and novelties. meals feature turkey, cranberry sauce, pies, and vegetables. W.B. Keleger to preside. admission free during the day.
New York dispatch reports lawyers may receive about one million dollars in counsel and court fees tied to a Fayerweather fortune settlement. Supreme Court rulings could set the total value near 1.1 million, with loss estimates and property damage in Coventry and Richmond noted in separate items. Mrs Pastel G Red's body to be sent to Badin cemetery for burial following a New York operation.
A balcony at a Philadelphia arena collapsed during a boxing or fencing event on Tuesday injuring nearly a score of people. The fall caused a panic as spectators rushed to exit. many suffered broken bones and serious bruises while some were not seriously hurt.
Fragmented city notices list births and marriages with many unreadable names and addresses. Entries mention a girl born to George and Agnes Steep at M2 College bay and other newborns, plus marriages like ward C Melvnis to Emma Seheater. Building permits show Wilam Behultz porch and Joseph Hoffman repairs, with various other repairs and fees.
Charis Montrose the Whalesale Wooer stars in a tongue in cheek contest at the Utique theater on Friday night. Seven old maids seek the hand of Montrose as she battles for recognition amid crowds, with dramatic outbursts and cheers from the audience.
A 1893 testimonial from Thomas J. Both of Brooklyn describes severe facial eczema and relief after using Caticara Soap Ointment and Cutlears Resolvent. The letter extols relief from itching, crusting, hair loss, and disfigurement, claiming rapid and permanent improvement with Curethours products and promising worldwide efficacy.
Danville Kentucky faces severe drought with no running water across Salt River area. Citizens report no water for weeks, street sprinkling halted, and residents selling tanks to obtain relief as authorities struggle to protect the town from fire and manage scarce supplies.
The death of James Reed, a wealthy New York financier tied to crime rumors, occurred at the Kontafor hotel in Denver, prompting autopsy findings and a broad investigation. A separate item notes San Francisco plans to build a Sierra tunnel with a 23 000 foot span to ease the Central Pacific route, while local church groups report meetings and a community entertainment event.
A fragmented telegram reports a shooting at Spring Park, with unclear names and details. The message mentions injuries or deaths among several individuals amid a Cot ton crop report and unrelated notes about a ballerina and local writers.
A terse New York telegram notes the death of James L Gordon. The message appears from a corporate legal context, with references to Wshkumes Gere dia sistant corporation counse and a Wednesday reunion. The fragmentary text suggests an obituary notice or preliminary death report.
Pittsburgh market telegram shows cattle steer and sheep quotes with several price ranges. Mentions Good to Neate packers and bankers. City Hospital police prisoners inquiry note: Board orders Chief Kruger to inspect hospital for possible new room or jail facility.
Wheat prices fell in early trading with December and May options down while corn and oats also moved lower. In Indianapolis, cattle and calves and sheep receipts showed steady to higher bids with a busy market for good feeding steers and selecting cows amid mixed demand. a workhouse case closed with Parker jailed after an alleged theft.
Indianapolis market notes show prices for fruits vegetables and staples with numerous entries for apples pears grapes cranberries bananas and citrus. Chicago and St Louis telegrams list dairy live poultry cattle hogs and lambs with price ranges and receipts.
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