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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1904
Page
6
An Ashgrove Commonwealth editorial describes a stormy display of nature where wind, rain, and earthquakes symbolize constant earth energy. It reflects on why terrestrial affairs lack peace and recalls geology’s history of change, conflagration, upheaval, and disruption across time.
Court heard conflicting statements in the Kepner dog incident as Justice Smock delayed ruling to review testimony about two dogs involved. In other items, Hugh Miller, Columbus Republican candidate, touted county results and Bryan’s Columbus visit. Mrs. Laura Fletcher Morse, noted banker’s daughter, died at age, with funeral plans unannounced. A verdict awarded Emma Grennall $40,000 for injuries from a traction accident. County assessors report ten residents in the area lack pianos or organs.
The Prohibition party axes a nationwide campaign described as the greatest in its history. Oliver W. Stewart notes aggressive organizing across states from New York to California, aiming for eight to ten prohibitionist winners and strong legislative gains. Tate, Harriman, heads the national committee as the party mails copies of its Citizen pivotal to the effort.
The Liberty Bell will visit Indianapolis starting May 7 arriving at 2 pm and remaining until noon May 9. Mayor Holzman and a special committee will oversee ceremonies across Cleveland and Philadelphia routes. The event will travel through Terre Haute Vincennes Indianapolis Richmond Xenia London Pittsburg Harrisburg with arrival back in Indianapolis later that day.
A man opened fire in Detroit, aiming to wipe out his wife and her family before turning the revolver on himself. The wife, her mother, and a 24 year old woman were shot. only the assailant’s self-inflicted wound proved fatal or fatal? The report notes the assailant failed to kill his wife and mother in law before killing himself.
In the DC Court of Appeals, arguments were heard on the appeal of August W. Machen George E. Lorenz Diller B. Groff and Samuel A. Groff convicted in the abuse court of DC for conspiracy in the post office fraud scheme. They were sentenced to two years and a $10500 fine each. Pending appeal, the lower court’s ruling on alleged legal errors is under challenge.
An inbound train struck an unknown man near Steington Wednesday morning, grinding the body to pieces under the wheels. The victim was unidentifiable at the morgue, with investigators unsure if he was drunk or intentional. The engine driver said the man was on the track unexpectedly and was not seen in time. The incident prompted police and city officials to review the accident scene. Meanwhile Sibert Lieber presented Manitoba cubs to Mayor Hartz, who thanked the donor and discussed future park use by the riverside park staff.
A historical plea for treating stomach catarrh centers on digestion before fermentation. The piece promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets containing Diastase, Aseptic Pepsin, a little Nux, Golden Lead and fruit acids as a safe, simple remedy after meals to restore appetite and digestion. It cites Dr. Harlansen guidance and a testimonial from BR. OS. Workman.
Special to the Sun from LaPort reports an Indiana woman, daughter of a four month old, was granted a special act to testify against her husband in a gon breakup case. The notice also mentions a neighbor aiding with medicine and a case of opium exposure followed by a medical decline. The piece includes multiple local items: a man named Charles Schultz, 30, hanged himself. Minnie Marchal, 35, attempted suicide. a Southern freight wreck near Birdseye injuring crews. and a Kokomo rally with John W Kern stumping, plus Senator Beveridge addressing crowds in Madison.
The body of Bantford Cox, a noted soldier, was discovered in a stream near Michigantown. He had substantial money on him, last seen alive Sunday night, with no signs of foul play but likely died after drinking. search efforts continued through Tuesday. A separate Memphis telegram reports a fire in a town destroying several horses, with unknown losses.
A garbled Indiana news roundup reports plans for a crematory at Anderson or Columbus, a Clinton benefit ball, deer payouts, spiritualist halls at Waldron, and various misnumbered items. It notes Parke county man Richard Hollingshead in England, Blountsville man Milligan tied for a case, and a Kokomo deer incident injuring Edward Hollenbaugh. Greene County couple Henry Atkinson celebrating sixty fifth anniversary is mentioned, along with a buggy accident near Evensburg and a Nevada train striking a wagon injuring a 10 year old and an elderly man.
A Leadville man visiting St Louis was robbed at Union Station on Monday. The thief took a pocketbook containing cash an available draft for 80 dollars in New York exchange and two promissory notes along with papers. No crew was involved.
An advertisement claims a preparation will positively cure kidney and liver disease rheumatism sick headache erysipelas stomach catarrh indigestion neuralgia nervous disorders dyspepsia and syphilitic diseases. It states 12 people were treated and references many druggists.
A vintage promotional piece extols Cuticura Ointment and Pills as cures for skin ailments incl itching scales eczema psoriasis and ringworm. It claims unmatched purity relief safety and economy while recounting a worldwide rise from a farm start to global recognition with testimonials and universal reception.
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