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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1903
Page
6
A group of Muncie manufacturers warn several firms face shutdown as coal deliveries are held up by the Big Four railroads. Managers blame slow coal transport and threaten court action if shipments do not arrive soon.
Indicted tale from Vincennes and neighboring towns details a man in Greenfield who, after his divorce was overturned on appeal, has two wives. The case began when he remarried during an appeal period, and the appellate court reversed the lower court’s decision, creating a complex family situation documented across county and city notices.
Town boards and school leaders lead a campaign against the epidemic. After classes, the school buildings are fumigated and faculty participate in the effort to restore health and safety.
Noblesville Indiana October 30 A large firat bridge on the Indianapolis Northern traction road across the White River collapsed Wednesday. Several cars and about 100 workmen were affected. Four ballast cars and six nearby cars were drawn into the wreck. The laborers escaped unharmed. The bridge company bears the loss as the structure had not yet been accepted by the traction company.
A fragment reports Schterer nine year old being struck by a wheel, with the head injury described as crusted and death deemed instantaneous. The terse note preserves minimal details and names the victim.
A four year old pupil from Columbia County was found to show first symptoms of scarlet fever after arriving at school wearing a scarf around the neck. The teacher notified a physician who confirmed early signs of the illness. In related news from Decatur Indiana a man was caught stealing corn with a wheelbarrow, fled when pursued, and left the vehicle behind. authorities urged the owner to claim the wheelbarrow.
In ANDERBUN Ohio on October 3, Charley Silt reports a robber seized by boarders at the Cook hotel after a failed attempt to load money. Police arrived to investigate while Seman and Smith reported items missing from Hanover College. Frank Shanklin was injured during a practice game.
Irene Ackerman of New York testifies after two years of coughing fits that Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup cured her hoarseness sore throat and colds quickly and reliably. She says the remedy restored her health and enables her to meet her professional demands.
In Terre Haute Indiana the entire city school principals have been made probationary officers with police powers to enforce truancy laws. Aimed at improving attendance, the move assigns authority to monitor and report truancy violations across the school system.
In Louisville Kentucky, a shipment of 35 cases of absinthe arrives at the customs surveyor’s office. Deputy John L Richardson notes growing popularity of the French drink noted for its hypnotic effects and high alcohol content. The piece discusses import value, duty, origin in France, and rising imports to Santaville.
In Minneapolis and St Paul a Great Northern executive's daughter, Mina Gertrude Hill, was refused credit while buying rubber boots at a Goodyear store. The clerk said accounts were not extended to individuals and suggested using the Great Northern Railroad instead, but the daughter declined and departed, vowing not to return.
In Milwaukee Wisconsin at the C. and N. W. station an unusual death occurred as WN Hook a medical student died suddenly. After the body was prepared for shipment to Brooklyn medical students gathered around the baggage car and sang my God to Thee as the casket was moved to the train.
Sophia Lovejoy Dickinson, chair of the Denver women's club focal science department, publishes a signed atonement stirring critique of women in clubs. Extracts condemn conservatism, honesty, virtue, truth, and business conduct, warning the club movement could degenerate into a mere social function. Bialy to move to New York and resume practice planned.
The readable fragments show a plan referenced by Blair and a sick man's brother. The note lacks clear actions or outcomes but indicates discussions or proposals tied to Blair and a family relation. Further context is unavailable in the fragments.
A Howard County case involves Hannah Mead and others suing Diamond Plate Company over a contract to furnish casing materials from wells drilled on property. The suit claims breach of contract and damages of 31. The Supreme Court reviewed jurisdiction and statutory questions and remanded as needed.
The text touts Prof E G Pickering as a long time photographer of celestial bodies with a vast collection, alongside Dr Burkhart promoting a vegetable compound said to cure rheumatism and blood diseases. It promises relief from constipation kidney liver trouble headaches nerves indigestion and stomach disorders. A 3 days treatment is sold by druggists. one month guaranteed at $1.00.
General J Parke Postles of Wilmington Delaware says he suffered a decade with catarrh closing the nasal passage and causing nose speech. After doctors failed, Brazilian Balm opened the passage and cured him. He calls Brazilian Balm the greatest medicine ever discovered. For sale by all druggists. Dr J A Kyle Newton Claypool Building practice limited to Ear Nose Throat.
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