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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1903

Page

2

Zoa Phora marketed for female ailments and lifes changes

Editorially promoted remedy Zoa Phora claims to cure irregularities and pain from pelvic weakness. Messages tout strength restoration for mothers and through the change of life with free trial bottles and advice from Kalamazoo company. Testimonials praise use during confinement and postnatal recovery with drugstore availability nationwide.

W. F. Minster Parkman Ave Detroit Mich Kalamazoo

Missing Connecticut Boy Evades Family in 1803 Notice

Postmaster McGinnia reports a Wilton Connecticut notice about Christopher B Evans a 16 year old boy who vanished September 11 1803 after a quarrel with his parents. The description lists his height 5 feet 7 inches weight 135 pounds blue eyes dark hair round shoulders and clothes including a white canvas hat a dark suit and bicycle coat with rubber boots a $300 reward is offered for his safe return. The mother and father David and unknown claim the boy ran off with strangers and has not been seen since.

Postmmeter McGinnia Wilton Conn Christopher B.evans Fatrand County Connecticut

Powell-Cotton Returns From Elephant Seeker Mission

Cape Powell-Cotton, an Lagdah explorer, reports returning from a two percent monthly Central Africa expedition begun January 142 to locate the Nye horned giraffe. He recalls a perilous clash with Dodinga natives who attacked his camp. two of his men were killed and several wounded, the tribe learning the rifle’s superiority.

Cairo Egypt Cape Powell Cotton Central Africa Powell-Cotton

Trapped Georgia Postmaster Arrested for Stolen Letters

CHATTANOOGA Tenn December 19 Post office inspector Barrie arrested Charles Br Wilson postmaster at Egan Ga for stealing two tent letters He was suspected of stealing other letters earlier but lacked sufficient evidence His arrest caused quite a sensation due to his prominence.

Chattanooga Tenn Get Postoffice Barrie Charles Wilson Egan Ullte

Floods Bring Widespread Destruction Across Cities

Scranton New Jersey Philadelphia and New York endure record rainfall and floods. Susquehanna and Lackawanna rivers rise swallowing bridges and power plants. Rail lines washed out, tracks flooded, factories inundated, and communications cut as storms lash the region.

Scranton Kant Cty Forest City Susquehanna Traction Company Contra Delaware & Winoft Ontaro & Western

Jilted man sues for jewels in replevin case

Ming Grano Kirkland of Prescott sued Arthur White after being jilted in Memphis Tennessee. White delivered jewelry valued at 200 dollars, states he recovered it by writ and the woman surrendered the jewels. The item raises questions of divorce status and subsequent legal actions in South Dakota.

Memphis Tenn Ming Grano Kirkland Prescott Arthur White D. M. Duity White Sioux Falls Hittridge, Winens & Scott Roland B

Former Thompson found dead in Kentucky barn hanging

In Franklin Kentucky on October 10 an elderly man named Thompson was found dead hanging in a barn with hands tied behind his back. The coroner opened an investigation as police look into circumstances of the death.

Frankfort Thompson Ins.vestigating

Prolific Portuguese Town Reports Twin Birth Record

Madeiras, a town of 7 000 people in Beira Province, Portugal, reports eight pairs of twins born in one week setting an international record. The mid Oct report highlights a remarkable cluster of twin births attracting regional attention.

Lobbon Portugal Madeiras Portururgse Beira Patra Twina

Bread contract by British squadron in Barcelona

In Barcelona on October 10, the British Mediterranean squadron contracted for 30,000 pounds of bread which bakers in the port delivered aboard the ship.

Barcelona Spain

War Office Expenditure Shows Powder Puffs Cost

London report from the War Office notes an expenditure of 15 dollars for powder puffs with no figures provided for corsets or lace trimmed under wear.

London British War Office

Births Deaths Marriages in Local Notices

Births list several couples with addresses and newborns including bill and Carrie Voss a boy Verne and Gertrude Caplinger a girl and others. Deaths mention Flora Reese age 2 months Jolla Barnes and Jonta George W. Thompson tuberculous illness and typhoid fever. Marriages join Charles Wilkerson Mayme Marshal Jacob DL Martin Kate B Maxwell Vernie Perrin Lille Hickma Jacob Liebrack and Bortenas Allen.

Bill Carrie Voss Davin St Verne Gertrude Caplinger Riverave William Nina Hommel Eastern-ave Virgil Fults Sauthat Anthony May Dodd Jesterson Ave Flora Reese Mont-St Jolla Barnes Ray Charles Wilkerson Mayme Marshal Jacob DL. Martin Kate B. Maxwell Vernie Perrin Lille Hickma Jacob Liebrack Bortenas Allen

Herrick Sketches Life Before Governing Career

Mansfield October 8 a renowned cartoonist Myron T Herrick muses on his past as a pencil artist before entering politics He recalls failing to find work after leaving school and notes his shift to banking while recounting a humorous sketch of Hanna and a moment with Harding The Sun man protected the cartoon from protest while the subject laughed off the drawing

Uncle Mark Col. Myron Herrick Harding Bays Mansfield Myron T. Herrick Aaid Fotka Senator Hanna Manta Wan Myron Hanna |Oke Harding SUN Man Statesman-Artiste

Hanged Woman Kills Child Then Herself In Cedar Rapids

In Cedar Rapids Iowa on October 10 a night jailer named A J Smatana hanged his wife and their 2 year old daughter before taking his own life. Authorities cited mental illness as a contributing factor. In Joplin Missouri the home of Foster Connell was dynamited early Friday, injuring two small children.

Cedar Rapids A. J. Smatena Polite Department Heradtf Joplin Foster Connell Tonscabie Mle

Postum Cereal Improves Health Over Coffee

A testimonial tale urges parents to switch children from coffee to Postum cereal drink to cure fatigue upset stomach and nervousness blamed on overstudy. The writer says stopping coffee and using Postum restored energy and study ability within months, with others in family and friends reporting improved health and complexion. All names credited to Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan.

Ita Postum Mie

Widow Remarries After Three Days of Mourning

In Norfolk, Mrs Maude Gertrude Pope of Portsmouth married William M King of Portsmouth after a three day widowhood. Her first husband Sergeant Jefferson Pope had committed suicide after learning of his wife's infidelity. The ceremony was performed by Rev R B Garrett.

Norfolk Maude Gertrude Pope Portamouth Wm. M. Kiig Sergi. Jefferson] Pope Sullette Mrs Pops R. B. Garret

Morris Street Church Celebrates Third Anniversary

The Morris Street church, organized in 188, will mark its third anniversary next Sunday at the corner of Morris Street and Blaine Avenue. The new building, to be dedicated near Sunday, was first opened October 13, 100. Ex Gov J Chase once spoke there. F L Allen is the current pastor and under his leadership the church has grown significantly.

Morris-st. Christun Church Morris-st Blainé-ave Z. T. Bweeney Tra J. Chase Ff. L. Allen

Boston to Award Medal to World Series Winners

In Boston on October 1, the city offers a medal to every member of the American League champion team for winning the World Championship series against a notable opponent. The medal is described as valuable and wearable as a charm, symbolizing the victory and city pride.

Boston

Shortridge Moves IK Force On Franklin

Shortridge football team left for Franklin on Saturday with a strong group of rooters. The entourage, at 2 p.m., drew enthusiastic support as the squad aimed for a victory in the expected matchup.

Shortridge Franklin

Senator Clapp Prevents Runaway Incident in St Paul

Senator Clapp risked his life in a crowded St Paul street Friday afternoon by stopping a runaway wagon. He aided pedestrians and restrained a rattling peddler named Boushals who faced consequences. the report notes the dramatic act but details are incomplete.

BT. Paul Minn Gerator Clapp

Michigan Freshmen Rush Causes Campus Turbulence

Freshmen and sophomores at the University of Michigan staged a near campus rush on Friday night causing several students to be carried away and a policeman to be struck. The incident drew thousands including many women as freshmen faced attempted disruption and minor arrests occurred amid chaotic scenes on campus.

Clase Ruah Ann Arbor Ann Arron Mich Michigan University Everal

Seminary ban on cross gender talk sparks expulsions

BUCHANNON W Va Oct 10 The West Virginia seminary faces enforcement trouble as rules prohibiting communication between male and female students are defied leading to several expulsions.

Buchannon W. Va West Virginia

Trustees and Supt Kendall Host Visitor Tour

The Indianapolis Board of school trustees hosted a visiting team led by George P. Bront editor of School and Home Question from Bloomington Alabama Pref IC Weir superintendent of New Duatte schools and Sheridan Schools superintendent with staff. They toured city schools as instructors and officials observed. A reception committee and a pamphlet directory were proposed to support future visits.

Indianapolis Board of School Trustees George P. Bront School and Home Moomington Pref Weir Duatte Br M Bheridan Batructors Schoule Thie City

From Footlights to the Factory in Muscatine

A theater troupe called The Volunteer Company led by Cora Van Tastel and J Guy Atkinson failed to perform at the Grand Opera House on Thursday night and was stranded. Sixteen members planned to move on to a button factory, with men choosing a lumber mill on Friday morning.

Muscatine, Ja Grand Opera House Thin City Cora van Tastel J. Guy Atkinson

Charity Ball Committees For German Table Charity Event

The committees for the charity ball to be hosted by the German table atd o siety on November 11 at the German house include Hall and Mrs Hermann Lieber senior as heads of the hall committee with John Ruchiep Mrs Leo Lando and others. The list also names press decorations music punch and ushering roles with numerous members such as Mrs Westing Mrs Springhorn Mrs Liebardt and many more.

Atd Osiety Hall Hermann Lieber John Ruchiep Leo Lando Robert Kipp Press Westing Springhorn Liebardt Thekets Fred Rush Aneshaense Fonnte Fily C. Vonnegut W. Rhodeharamel J. Woeher A. Schellschmidt Nulus Rushmann Bpringtell Job Lattormann Wirgand Louis Jinttner C. Welne Punch Philip Pappapart

Canada Seeks Big Army Amid Invasion Fears

Halifax reports Sir Frederick Borden urged Ottawa to grant 1500 for militia expansion as part of a larger defense budget. The plan includes 53,000,000 additional funding and a 190,000-man force. Prof Bryan from Manual Training addressed a high school event discussing statesmen among western island natives. East St. Louis Convention set to meet in Baltimore area next year with officials from Nashvilla, Des Moines, and other cities attending.

Halifax Canada Frederick Borden Ottawa Bryan E. B. Bryan Philippines East St. Louis Baltimore Tlague East 6 Gret James MM. Mead Nash- Villa Tenn John McVicker Des Motver Instreamber D. Morwan Grorgatown Berghot Wort

Saturday Night Meeting in Tomlinson Hall Draws Crowds

Campaign notes list speakers including Senator Fairbanks and Rep. Taylor. Prohibition and Democratic figures attend with a long roster of vice-presidents and local supporters. The event at Tomlinson Hall is billed as a record-breaker as rivalry between Republican and Democratic camps intensifies.

Tomlinson Hall Charles W. Fairbanks W.L. Taster Westst John WW. Holtzman W. MM. Fowarty EB. W. Latte New Jersey George Hill Rev Worth St. Tippy Senator Fairbanks Fairebanks Beveridge Fairbanks M: Lonlab Williams Taylor Apesk Wiliam E. English

Cut Down the Lynchings Tree in Oxford

A movement forms to remove the lynching tree in Oxford after two men were hanged there and a third narrowly saved by a deputy sheriff. This action aims to remove a symbol seen as harmful to children and the community.

Oxford Straba Jesson

Colorado strike looms as mine operators face 13000 workers

The executive board of Mine Workers holds power to call out members if disputes persist. Separately a reception is planned for Dr. and Mrs. Bacon and Dr. Hourlestone at Roberts Park Church from 1 to 11 pm with a business and social union meeting slated for Monday. Other items include local ads for footwear and travel specials, with notices from Pennsylvania Lines and Lake Erie & Western.

Colorado Roberts’ Park Church Bacon Uurlestone Hourlestone Business and Social Union of

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