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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1904
Page
3
An old advertisement extols Cuticura soap ointment and Resolvent pills as a complete $1 treatment for psoriasis eczema and related skin humours. It claims instant relief, safety, economy, and worldwide usage, urging readers to send for the trio to cure infant and adult suffering from itching tingling and crusting conditions. The copy combines grandiose claims with many archaic spellings and garbled text.
Four ten year old Lyla Schemick of Glenova was abducted by four strangers while driving home with a younger girl. The assailant grabbed her and dragged her away despite her resistance. Police found no trace of Lyla and fear a desperado getaway may be involved. He is said to have previously served time.
A chaotic funeral telegram from Chicago reports Grace Hollex drinking carbolic acid beside the body of her husband who had died by his own act. Physicians were summoned as mourners strained to witness the bier. The scene describes agony between life and death with unclear details and corrupted wording.
A promotional appeal claims Magic Foot Drafts cure rheumatism by mailing free trials with payment only on satisfaction. It cites testimonials from S. J. Pearce health officer in New Westminster and individuals such as Dr Mary Patrick of Watertown NY and others like 41 Palmer of Pittsburgh PA and HOC Van Valkenburg of Providence RR IL, urging readers to request free trials and share letters of recovery.
An advertisement from the Magic Foot Draft Co. of Jackson Michigan promises a cure for rheumatism and auto ailments via a foot draft. It urges readers to send their name and address and promises a free booklet and return mail, with no money required upfront. It mentions Michigan discovery and claims widespread relief through pores and nerve centers in the feet.
Anderson Indiana Oct 12 A 14 year old girl Clara Alford wed Oliver Whitaker. Frank Reeves swore Whitaker was 21 and Clara 18, prompting the county to issue a license. Alford vows annulment and Reeves perjury charges. The marriage shocks Eden residents as the girl’s father demands action.
Indianapolis man Gilmore seeks possession of his daughter in the state supreme court. Judge Wilson granted the amped custody last summer to Kitson and wife, after Gilmore sued Kitson and Mrs Kitson for custody. The care of the child was awarded to the Kitsons. Mrs Gilmore was sister to Mrs Kitson and earlier deeded guardianship to Mrs Kitson.
A Noblesville city official, enraged while being shaved, leaped from a barber chair and struck a former Republican now a Democrat who denounced Roosevelt and Hanky. Witnesses remain silent about the incident.
Peter Conner, a farmer near Versailis Indiana, was shot Tuesday night while in his barnyard near his home. Officials pursue a suspect after a single gunshot wound to the left arm and chest. Meanwhile, authorities in Hammond report a murder linked to a Michigan prisoner escapee, and other regional notices include a dedication of a lodge building, a grave relocation in Ohio, and a bank safe lock in Converse.
Special to the Sun from Terre Haute Ind October 17 details a divorce case where Austin Bweel, a local attorney, was sued for by his wife alleging treatment and a decree granted to the wife. The report mentions various local notices and notices scattered among a broad rail of small items from cities including Greenfield Elkhart and Bloomington.
The Indian News notes Senator Beveridge as a leader shaping the Republican youth. Weller and Wellman critique Beveridge while praising his democratic family values and focus on progress. The piece portrays him as a party builder rallying young voters and shaping national policy through the era's issues.
The transcript recalls Darrow against Debs in a pivotal Democratic national convention moment. Parker and Watson figure in a split with socialist and pope-list factions. Hearst presides as Wyde recalls past debates and a taunting remark about four years ago.
The theater page highlights a bustling vaudeville bill with Grand Model acts and the Kentucky helles, featuring Murphy masquerade and a three Haugh brothers showcase. Stars include Marrwtta Byiya and Miss Sylvie, with Queen of the White silves in demand and a Park engagement highlighted for the coming week.
A telegram from New York notes Mia Keng Wood filed a suit for damages against the Commonwealth Trust Company of New York. The case alleges fraudulent statements in a circular and seeks 52 percent damages. The filing questions the directors’ denial and the truth of the cited facts.
Fire destroyed the studio of Anguetus St. Damens near the Cornish ConfreHent, burying the works of months. The blaze consumed thousands of dollars worth of plaster casts, materials, and sculptures by the celebrated sculptor Martin of Williamsonburg, who narrowly escaped.
Police search for Frank Johnson of Franklin after he left home to drown himself near Pogues Run while recounting overheard talk about murdering Harley Green. Johnson warned he would testify before a grand jury and believed a man was sent to kill him to keep him silent. His note said he was followed and feared an assassin along the Franklin Indianapolis route.
Warrensburg Mo Oct 18 another wreck occurred on the Missouri Pacific at Knobnoster Wednesday morning. No one was seriously hurt. The rear section of No 3 passenger west bound ran into the second Pullman from the seat, smashing in the side of the car. Knobnoster near the scene of a previous disaster where three lives were lost.
Des Moines dispatch notes Senator Fairbanks was set for a brief stop Wednesday morning after county committees failed to reach agreement on a large rally. A large crowd gathered as he spoke from his car before the special train departed at 8:80 pm for the final tour of the state, with an afternoon stop planned in Chicago.
W F Dunham of Chicago bought the United States dollar of 1804 at an auction in New York on Tuesday. The sale featured a renowned coin collection from H. C Brown of Parrland, Oregon, and Dunham needed only this coin to complete his set of United States coins.
Elmer Crume, a wealthy dairyman, was sentenced for abducting his two year old son. The child had been awarded custody to the mother after a divorce ruling. Crume fled to Illinois but was captured and the infant restored to the mother amid ongoing court proceedings and political notices surrounding Tomlinson Hall events.
Nearly i members of the Hamilton club were passengers on a special train departing Chicago for Memitas for a political junket to St Louis.
SCRIPPS MRAB Telegram reports Humphrey Company, advertising agents of Boston and New York, assigned their interests to Joseph W. Lund and How. mag F. Butisr. The note notes the formal transfer of ownership and successors.
New York market notices list various meat and dairy prices including pork lard and dressed poultry. The fragment shows item names with inconsistent spellings and figures, indicating a disrupted OCR of a daily produce report with multiple product categories and price points.
Chicago wheat futures show mixed moves with December and May options trading while live stock markets in Indianapolis and Chicago reflect steady to firm tones. Cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts feed cautious gains and declines across regions amid fluctuating prices and market expectations.
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