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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1903
Page
3
Louisville man unveils a compact device claimed to restore hearing instantly and comfortably with perfect fits and no visible traces, offering a promising remedy for deafness.
A Louisville advertisement touts the Common-Sense Ear Drum device claimed to restore hearing regardless of ear damage. It asserts immediate results, universal fit, and a free 180 page book with testimonials from clergy, doctors, and others across several countries, urging readers to write to Louisvile Kentucky address for a sample.
Miss Inabel Agnes Mulhall marries Albert Royal Delmont after a romance sparked by a painting in the Mississippi valley. Delmont deserts, Cunningham dies, and Mulhall seeks divorce on desertion after a lengthy, scandalous sequence. Alimony is set with consideration of the involved wealth and social ties.
The American Line steamer New York arrived from Southampton and Cherbourg with returning Americans aboard. Secretary of the Treasury Shaw boarded a cutter to greet Mrs Stew and her daughters who were passengers on board.
Washington reports large scale sham battles to be staged at West Point this fall. The plan outlines 24 hour limits per maneuver with ground constraints and a repeated strategic setup featuring the Blue army near Louisville opposing the Brown army on the Tennessee river. The program lists daily troop movements, militia camps, outpost actions, lectures, divine services, and combined maneuvers across October with foreign attaches invited to observe.
Mrs Benjamin Traub, tearful in the clerk's room at the courthouse, denied all accusations in her divorce petition including an alleged hat pin stabbing attempt. She attributed the charges to outside interference and read the complaint with trembling lips.
United States Realty Construction Company and underwriting syndicate dissolved after a failed merger plan. Subscribers face a net loss around 45 percent based on cash, common stock, and preferred stock allocations, with implied realignment of shares and capital. Names and exact figures unclear due to damaged text.
Berlin reports Prof Carl Knortz of Evansville Indiana has issued a study titled The influence of German costume and literature upon America arguing American civilization owes more to German and English literature than to immigration. The work notes rising U S interest in Richard Wagner and credits Wagner with spreading German folklore among Germans.
In New York an Italian organ listener died after swallowing carbolic acid during a performance of Hiawatha. A revolver was found in his pocket and police question why he did not shoot the organ grinder. Governor Yates offered 200 reward for William Hoffman, Monroe County murderer, for arrest and conviction.
Walter S. Heer, 38, 314 Trowbridge, is described as insane by a witness but evidence shows he has recent queer conduct. He reportedly challenged a dinner at Lewis Comforth’s home, grabbed a turkey, and forced his wife and daughter to leave a church. Two years ago he bought a saloon on Moorhenstern-ave and is said to threaten relatives.
A military band engagement at Fairview Park features a schedule of marches and overtures including Bandmaster Laurendeau Delle selections and a national serenade set list. Afternoon program lists regimental pieces and operatic selections with notes on prints and performers. Oyster Bay notes report President Roosevelt resting and preparing for a trip to New York and Antietam next week.
A gas works trench in St Louis collapsed Friday afternoon killing 25 year old Harry Howard and injuring 3 others. Firefighters pulled Fenis A Henry from the wreck in serious condition while John Adama sustained minor injuries. Tug Heath sinks at Hoboken pier with no drownings reported.
Henry Simons recalls a near fatal accident while operating a buzz saw in Troy tying to a fall from vertigo. After decades of malaria gastritis and vertigo attacks, Pink Pile medicines claimed to restore appetite and health, with Simons attributing renewed vigor to Williams Pink Pile. He mentions Civil War service at Cedar Creek and later life with Confederate and Union memories.
The pompattire girls at thy vuevinnrn vanterence mingine sane por with their work. They spoke of expenses of the digmatin and noted the prominent members cringe te diquise AE oany word from home. The off pastor exclaimed My goodness gracious as the notes al vine fell.
Six Chinese fugitives escaped while under sentence aboard the Gaelic. The fraud was uncovered on the vessel as it prepared to sail. Authorities suspect implicated federal officers and may arrest them. Armstrong ordered travelers from the Orient and Australia be inspected only at Honolulu.
Herman F. Denham a letter carrier shot and killed his wife then himself on Saturday amid alleged jealousy. The crime connects to the daughter of Judge Ignoré of Newberry. Police later report no further details available. In Belleville, Hoffman, accused of murdering his father in law William Brandt, was arrested on Saturday.
Receipts reach 500 cattle with markets quiet at barely steady. prices for plain fat steers range 1.00 to 1.40 per pound with feeders and stockers showing varied levels. Hog market softer with packers base pricing. hogs heavy and mixed grades noted. cows and bulls described with fair to good butcher stock and export bulls in limited supply. Shipping and market summaries from Indianapolis Chicago and New York stock updates included with general price movements.
The Indianapolis street market lists lower wholesale prices for poultry eggs butter and cheese. Fresh oysters fish and various groceries show mixed quotes with substantial ranges across items including hides, bran, malted goods and canned products. A public notice requests a license to sell intoxicating liquors at a Market Street property in Center Township Marion County during October.
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