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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1904
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR reveals a clash within the women’s wing of the party amid equal suffrage debates. Names like Meredith Mead and others appear in a dispute over control, with Idaho women active in internal maneuvers as tensions rise between factions and leaders.
Colorado women organize powerful suffrage groups as campaign battles intensify. Democratic chair Mrs. Gii Meredith and Republican vice chair Mrs. Thalia S. Rhodes lead state efforts with headquarters in Denver. Infighting among Republican women over leadership and allegiance to Gov. Adams tests party unity amid roiling debates on ballots and women’s roles in voting.
The article notes money on both parties as campaigns near Election Day. It describes how precinct sums are set to be distributed among workers and mentions take-offs and payments to various laborers. It reports growing worry over money splitting and how funds may be allocated by precincts and committees. It also mentions a separate arrest: Dentist Fouls Van Schweringer of Marion Indiana, arrested by Captain Kinney and detectives for alleged robbery involving a gold overcoat and revolver at a pool hall last week.
Elijah Johnan of Philadelphia, convicted last July of the murder of Ju tus Cellina, has a fixed execution date. The order, issued Friday, sets the punishment for the crime with a Thursday deadline for the duty.
Senator Hawley of Connecticut is reported improving after a health scare Friday morning. The brief bulletin notes Hawley’s condition was better and remains under medical observation at Washington.
The ad touts Magic Foot Drafts as a remedy that cures a large percentage of eye ailments. It offers free trials to sufferers and promises a genuine Drafts device if the buyer returns a dollar after seeing benefit. The copy urges immediate action and includes unclear contact directions.
An illustrated brochure promotes Magic Foot Drafts claiming to reach feet to cure rheumatism by removing the cause from the system. It asserts cures across the body and urges writing to Magic Foot Draft Co in Jackson Michigan for the book and samples. Public notices warn of a sheriff sale in Marion County Indiana tied to a 1964 decree, detailing property in Indianapolis and nearby suburbs to satisfy the judgment.
A promotional piece extols charcoal as a safe cleanser for stomach and bowels, improving breath and complexion. It praises charcoal lozenges and tablets, claiming daily use yields better health, clearer breath, and skin, with modest cost and physician endorsements.
Local listings advertise numerous dwellings for rent in the Meridian area with descriptions of modern amenities. Several ads mention air conditioning, heating, baths, elevator access, and proximity to streets like Broadway and Market. Also note the Central Trust Co. offers savings and loans with deposits over a dollar.
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