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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1903

Page

2

Peruna Endorsements From Readers Across North America

A collection of testimonials from Florence Wayland of Binneapolis Mary Gray of Walkerville and Mary Kemkemer of Cleveland praise Peruna for curing or easing catarrhal and respiratory ailments. The letters claim quick relief from colds and lingering stomach and lung issues with continued use. The appeal notes societal women and exposure during social seasons and invites readers to contact Dr Hartman for advice at Columbus Ohio.

Florence Wayland Peruna Mary Gray Walkerville Ontario Canada Mary Kemkemer Rayner St Cleveland Ohio Misa Margaret Hueston Linden St Indianapolis Ind Margaret Hurston Hartman Dr. Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus

Tragedy Follows Jealousy Rumors In Richmond

In Richmond Indiana on October 22 Ira McGriff shot his wife twice then killed himself after a deadly quarrel spurred by jealous rumors. Mrs McGriff survived though gravely wounded. the incident ended a once respected local marriage and sparked widespread gossip.

Richmond Ind Hunner McGriff

Julia Marlowe to retire from stage in Chicago

Julia Marlowe will retire temporarily after her current engagement and will not act again until forming a three year partnership with Edward H. Sothern in Shakespeare revivals under Chas Frohman. She plans to live in New York and write magazine articles until the tour opens next autumn. Dissatisfaction with her current play is given as the reason.

Chicago Julia Marlowe Edward H. Sothern Chas Frohman Marlowe New York

Dr Miles Ner Vine Sleep Promise Ad Appears

An advertisement touts Dr Miles Ner Vine as a remedy for insomnia and nervous trouble claiming strengthened nerves and better sleep. The terse copy ends with a garbled brand name Dejay and Epa amid unclear text.

Miles

Admiral Schley Working Memoirs On Santiago Campaign

Washington Oct 2 Admiral Schley is writing a memoir from his career. He has finished the Greeley expedition chapter and its portrayal. The Santiago campaign is expected to be a centerpiece, tied to his naval board trial. Friends say the review will be censure free and supported by public documents.

Washington Schley Greeley Santiago Naval Board

Series of misfortunes befall James D Dunigan in Columbia

Catholic Columbia Record manager James D Dunigan endures a sequence of accidents. A sprained ankle confines him at home after a fall and later a plaster fragment struck his head, delaying his return to the office. In a separate report, a B&O rail collision near Parkersburg kills one engineer and leaves a fireman missing, while political unrest in Santo Domingo prompts naval involvement.

James D. Dunigan Columbia Record Mr. Dunigan SUN Office

Gates sells Texas oil stake to Pittsburg firm for 25 million

Reported sale by John W. Gates of his interest in a Texas oil company to the J. M. Quifey company of Pittsburg for 25 million dollars. The Texas company now produces about 20,000 barrels daily. In Kansas City the water system failed again, leaving the entire city without water for a third time in five months after a large main broke late Wednesday night.

Austin Tex John W. Gates Texas Oil Company J. M. Quifey Company Pittsburg Texas Company Kanbas City

Dan Hannas Wife Married to Stallo in New York

A tardy notice reveals May Harrington Hanna wed Edmund Ritt ridge Stalla on April 27 in New York. The couple resides at 687 Madison Avenue. Mrs Hanna, formerly of Cleveland, married Dan Hanna, son of an Ohio senator, and the groom is a lawyer banker and financier with the Seenth National Bank.

New York May Harrington Hanna Edmund Rittridge Stalla Stalla Madison-Ive

Woman mails letter by pulling fire alarm hook

In Terre Haute Indiana a woman mistook a southern city fire-alarm box for a mail drop and pulled the hook Wednesday. Fire units responded quickly. three of the four squads ran over a mile amid scattered dynamite finds elsewhere.

Drunken Visit Lands Bert Bangle in Indy Court

Spencer Indiana resident Bert Bangle faced police court arraignment for intoxication after arriving in the city to visit a friend. He claimed he did not mean to get drunk, blaming his companion Booze for leading him astray. The judge released him with a warning to abstain in the future or face the workhouse.

Bert Bangle Spencer Ind Bangle Whallon Indianapolis

Squabble Over a Steam Heating Plant Suit Filed

Henry Kothe sues Levi Pierson for 5000 alleging breach of contract over a party wall and steam heating plant. Kothe says both were to share upkeep, Pierson did not cooperate, and Pierson hired men to remove a boiler without consent in a well known business circle dispute.

Henry Kothe Levi 3 Pierson Kothe

Forest fires menace state reservation in Clark County

In Clark county forest fires threaten 1,400 acres of state acquired reserve. Secretary Freeman and forestry officials dispatched crews Thursday morning to the site to begin firefighting efforts.

Clark County Freeman Board of Forestry

Abyssinian King Menelik Eyes St Louis Expo Visit

Dispatch from Premier Ig of Abyssinia reports King Menelik and Queen Talta wish to attend the St Louis Exposition. A decision hinges on a conference with Commissioner Skinner, who plans to visit Abyssinia within two months. Conditions include travel to America, return on an American warship, and sovereign honors.

Rome Abyssinia Menelik St. Louis Exposition Queen Talta Skinner Menelk America

Pettijohn and Manton Contested Election Fate Questioned

Democratic county committee members alleged Pettijohn and Manton were counted out in a council race. Reports claim Pettijohn would have won by 1% if contested and Manton by 11 votes. Some locals say the window for contests has passed, though Pettijohn may still pursue legal action if new evidence emerges.

Charles C. Petitjohn Willem Manton Counciljarge Bhy Edward W. Little Pettijohn William Manton Pettjohn

Dr. Rood Survives Tetanus After Accidental Injection

DES MOINES I N Ort Dr E D Rood a prominent physician accidentally injected tetanus into a lockjaw patient while treating him. Extensive measures were used to save his life. The doctor, who prepared to die a week ago, had planned to dispose of his property. In Columbus Ohio Oct hr Mrs Samuel Boswell admits sending decoy letters to ZL White and Senator Hanna claiming need for money and is under arrest.

Columbus. G Oct Samuel Boswell ZL. White Senator Hanna Boswell

Steamer May Be Lost Overdue Out of Sydney

London reports eight days overdue for the Australian steamer Ov alain from Norfolk Island to Sydney with grave fears for her safety. Cleveland workers discovered a severed hand at C P ore docks, believed from an explosion death. Washington announces new Indiana postmasters Orn Fisher at Pence and L E Anna at Rugby Warren County.

London Ovalain Norfolk Island Sydney Cleveland Indiana Washington Orn W. Fisher Pence

Victim Dies in Vermillon Township Shooting

Mrs. James H. Reed, age 6, was shot and killed at her nephew Louis Smiths Vermillon township home after he mistook her for a burglar during a two day visit. Smith fainted upon realizing the mistake and remains in collapse.

Sandusky James H. Reed Louis Smith Smith Vermillon Township

HIAWATHA Brawl Leads to Assault Charge

In Washington-et locality John Kinney and Ed Blakeley clashed over the tune Hiawatha at 1 BE. Kinney demanded stopping the Infernal music and both men traded jabs until police intervened. Kinney faced assault and battery accusations.

Ed Blakely Seloen Washington-et John Kinney Kinney Blakeley

Wall Street in London markets steady amid mixed signals

On Wall Street Meyer and Kuser report American stocks in London trading near parity with modest gains in rails. Active stocks include Pennsylvania, New York Central, and Canadian Pacific. Notable notes cite steel rail prices and a cautious stance on copper arbitration prospects. Banking and utility issues show varied activity with numerous Indiana firms listed among more than a hundred securities.

Meyer & Kuser New York London Pennsylvania New York Central Canadian Pacific S. Steel American Car and Foundry St. Louis Iron Age Gould Westinghouse Big Four Bank of England American Car Foundry Pressed Steel Car W. U B. R. T. Meit P Manhattan IMM

East Buffalo Livestock Market Report Oct 29

Cattle receipts ten cars steady trade with prime steers at 2.10 to 5.75, fair to good heifers 1764 25, bulls 3.75 to 4.10, stockers and feeders 9 to 4.5, milkers and springers 25 to 60. Veals and calves dull with tops 68, heavy fat calves 0 to 6.0, sheep and lambs slow to lower with choice lambs 5.60 to 5.65, hog receipts 45 cars dull and lower with mixed grades to 6.65, and dairy and graziers 5.50 to 6.65. Chicago Union Stock Yards report cattle receipts 15,000 with prime beeves 5.00 to 5.50, hogs 700 with prices 4.50 to 5.80, sheep 9,000 with lambs steady, butter and cheese prices listed. later market notes in New York and Chicago show broad activity and mixed movements across major commodities.

East Buffalo Indianapolis Chicago Union Stockyards Pittsburg Pittsburg Union Stockyards New York Abe Reese Lée Ugs

Man Fights Back as Two Robbers Strike Gambling Room

In Menphir Tennessee on October 2, two highwaymen wearing handkerchiefs over their faces entered Harry Strong’s gambling rooms. They demanded money while Strong fought back with a chair. Gunfire erupted. toll unclear. The robbers fled after a hit was scored on one of them. A suspect with a fresh wound is held at the police station.

Menphir Tenn Harry Strong Uptown Strong

Twenty Die in Fire on German Steamship August

In mid Atlantic a German steamer the August carrying naptha was destroyed by fire. The Tageblatt reports twenty persons perished in the blaze. Also noted are stock market figures from Pittsburgh and city grain and New York provisions prices with various bids and receipts.

Berlin The Tageblatt Atlantic

Cattle and Hog Receipts Report From Cincinnati Market

Cincinnati market summary shows cattle receipts totaling 31 with widespread prices from 1.80 to 5.00 for various grades, calves at 5.00 to 7.25, hog receipts 2 active with lower trends, and sheep and lamb receipts at 417 with steady demand and high prices reaching 3.50 to 5.35 for extras.

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