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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1903

Page

2

Golden Specific Promises Secret Cure for Drunkards

A historical advertisement claims Golden Specific can secretly cure habitual drunkenness by mixing into food or drinks without the drinker noticing. It cites a testimonial from Mrs Harry Burnside and promises free packages mailed by Dr J W Haines of Cincinnati to show the remedy’s effects. The appeal urges immediate ordering to save loved ones from the drink habit.

Harry Burnside Mra Harry Auraile Gowen Spoette J. W. Haines Genn Cincinnati

Man Thrown Between Wagon and Train At Union Depot

Herman Mecklin of Daw non street was dragged half the length of the Union depot by incoming No 3 Indianapolis and Vincennes passenger train. His wagon overturned, harness torn, horses tangled. He was rescued unconscious and taken home by ambulance. Doctor says internal injuries.

Union Depot Indianapolis & Vincennes Herman Mecklin Dawnon St Metzzer Meridlanat Dr. Cunning

Captain Abandoned 30 Men In Behring Sea Sobered By Charges

Dane Ole Johnson arrives at Seattle from Alaska and accuses the Danish ship Manacasa captain of abandoning 30 prospectors on the icy shore of East Cape Behring Sea. He reports men dying of cold and starvation and pleads for immediate relief and investigation while the ship is held.

Portland Ore Baar Cape Behring Sea Ole Johnson Seattle Alaska Metson East Cape

Millionaire's wild son goes to sea as cabin boy

Chas Bishop, San Francisco socialite and Stanford alumnus, ships aboard the British vessel Gantock Rock as a cabin boy. His ten month voyage covers Seattle, South Africa and Sydney, paying £3 a month plus $100 at voyage end. Bishop aims to prove his manhood to father Albion Bishop of Jupiter Steel.

San Francisco Gantock Rock Golden Gate Chas. Bishop Coiflou San Francico Bishop Uni Bishom Mishop Anandal Nelp Mr. Bishop Ful Stanford University Sigma Nu Velerk Jupiter Steel Company Seattle South Africa Sydney Australia Liverpool

Two Fatally Burned in House Fire Slaton Area

A fire early Thursday in a Wie Ss McClarest residence owned by Mrs Hattie Lucabell and Mrs William Crabtree left two dead and several injured. Mrs Crabtree, 33, and Mrs Lucabell, 40, suffered severe burns while Mrs Crabtree rescued her children. Ora Crabtree, 6, and Walter Crabtree, 5 months, were among those seriously harmed. Mrs Crabtree and a neighbor battled flames as the gas ignition sparked the blaze. firemen and bystanders aided, with Mrs Lucabell later removed from the home.

Slavdon Wie Ss McClarest Hattie Lucabell William Crabtree Crabtree Lucabell Rae Stuteniy Oratiter Luetbelt

Frost Ravages Western Crops in Midwest Weather

Chicago Sept 17 frost cut ripening wheat barley and corn across Nebraska Iowa Missouri and the Mississippi valley. Des Moines and Sioux City reported killing frosts while Kansas saw lower temperatures. Experts expect large damage though some recovery toward the end of the week with warmer weather and a light frost anticipated in Nebraska.

Chicago Nebraska Bain Des Molar Kansas Topeka St. Joseph Sioux City, & C Weather Bureau St. Iran Mississippi Valley Town

Five Notions of Truth on a Central Avenue Car

A down-bound Central avenue car carries a woman with a boy as the conductor collects fare. A tense exchange follows as the woman gestures five fingers while the conductor responds with ten fingers, prompting a puzzled question about truth and perception.

Central-ave Abe

Parks Finds Many Friends at Chicago Convention

Sam Parks of New York, expelled from the union as business agent of the structural raw workers, appeared at a Chicago meeting. The gathering instructed seven delegates for the national convention in Kansas City. Delegates were told President Buchanan must prove the expulsion legal or the ousted members and their leaders may remain.

Chicago Sept. T Sam Parks New York Kansas City Frank Buchan Buchanan Parks

Weather Woes Dampen State Fair Attendance And Rides

Beaten by lower skies and wintry temperatures the fourth day of the state fair faced rain mud and a near halt to races. Thursday opened with discouraged managers as attendance likely drops, though Wednesday drew crowds despite the threat of rain.<meta>

Sousa Bari Ulster

Crematory Addition Planned by Flanner & Buchanan

Flanner and Buchanan announce a crematory will be added to their undertaking establishment, with a chapel connected to the cremation facility. Mr. Flanner is currently inspecting crematories in eastern cities as part of the project.

Flanner & Buchanan Flanner & Purhanan Con Meguion Ubin Flarine

Entire Force Summoned Suspending Local Paper

The Evening Republican of Columbus Illinois suspends publication for one day as the entire force is summoned to appear before Brown County grand jury on Thursday. The paper believes its remarks on alleged whitecapping during Brown County events led to the summons.

Columbus Evenime Republican Ihix City Brown County Grand Jury Brown Sonate

Indians Should Keep Out of This Pen

Fort Worth Sept 13 The federal prison report on 14 Indian prisoners who died of tuberculosis shows doctors say every Indian per is prisoner dies in prison or leaves with the disease. The annual findings by Dr F M Thomas, federal prison physician, question the fate of Indian inmates as tuberculosis claims all.

Fort I Worth Kaa F. M. Thomas

Art of Rest Promises Benefit From Postum Use

An advertisement argues restful body and mind come from a balanced stomach. It urges quitting coffee and adopting Postum Food Coffee to improve nerves and digestion, citing a hygienic sanitarium physician and claimed testimonials. The copy promises tangible health gains and invites readers to try the change.

Expert Indiana

Births Deaths and Marriages Notice Fragment

Births list multiple families with names and addresses including Wott Juele Wail at Giyreet birth of a girl to Weller and Ada Grubb 2 Renwood aves and a boy to Wright and Sarah Darks 1518 Linden wt. bray. more entries follow with names and locations. Deaths list Frank Heidraski 31 killed by care and George N Mulbard and Anna McGuire among others. Marriages include Henry J and Nora Mawie land Albert XS and Pauly ad Tie Magee Parish and Dessie Orr and many other couples.

Wott Juele Wail Giyreet Weller Ada Grubb Wright Sarah Darks Linden Bray Neile Tolland Willer Frank Heidraski Dora M. Nunkl G. Det Washington-st Rubercasoats George N Mulbard Paresis Anna McGuire Cenumail Teane Hos PIAL Era Pyverantti Charles Dedert Orangi St. Reneerik Dolility Dows Nora ML Mawieland Albert XS Pauly Ad ‘Tie Magee Parrish Dessie Orr Whitaker M.bente Charles Lavae Nancy E. Wheeler Willam A. Hart Kate Hart Harry M. Cederbohn Helen K. Kaiser Henry W. Martin Luli B. Lyman Bertram Fi. Norris Clara Hillman David F Frouch Frances Elliott William Sonor Winnteciies Thmar Mune Coanerwis Adetsite Shoe

Unclear local permits and repairs list surfaced in fragmented note

Fragmentary OCR lists permits and repairs across multiple addresses and names including Hovey Street Rhode Island Street McLain Place Bevilie Avenue and others. Mentions projects such as additions and sheds with several personal names scattered throughout.

J.P Mugen Meridian Souths Ats Kyeble Schafeld Hovey-st. Repaira Sion Rhode Island-st John Larson McLain-place Kaen Charles Alcon Bevilie

Hay Fever Cure Claim by Indianapolis Chemists

A 9c bottle claim describes Balm mixed with warm water to snuff up the nose, supposedly reaching the B spot to kill germs and heal mucous membranes. The ad markets this remedy as curing a wide range of illnesses from asthma and catarrh to typhoid prevention, claiming it prevents contagious diseases and never fails.

Pers Dee PB Jackson

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