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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1903
Page
3
Personal testimonials from Laypeople praising Peruna for stomach catarrh and dyspepsia, claiming dramatic relief after weeks of use. Mention includes names, addresses, and endorsements by multiple individuals, describing prior failed remedies and renewed health after taking Peruna.
Former Indianapolis mayor John Caven endorses Bookwalter, defending his tenure and urging voters to back the democratic ticket. He notes improvements in the treasury, reduced debt, lower tax levy, and civil services like fire and police as key outcomes while reflecting on political criticism and past projects in the city’s postwar era.
In Raleigh a case emerges linking John Hytock a preacher from Mitovel county to eloping with a married woman. The scandal reaches across North Carolina and into South Carolina with four wives named Elizabeth Pitts Panny Emery Mildred Kerstendall and Tiny Almond identified in the report.
Portland dispatch reports a railroad hold up near 10 miles from Vel where robbers attacked a express train. One bandit was killed and another wounded when the express messenger opened fire after dynamiting the car. The engineer and passengers were not identified in this fragment.
Memphis reporter Atrs Al Ahur Mulford reports $2,000 worth of diamonds and trinkets stolen in Hot Springs Arkansas. Sealed envelopes were sent and believed taken from a woman as she moved from a bathhouse to her room. All efforts to trace the items have failed.
Philadelphia report details a violent escape attempt ending with John Donovan shot in the abdomen by Samuel Archer as police pursued them Wednesday. Archer was paralyzed by a police officer and both suspects were captured after a fierce exchange. Donovan’s condition is reported as serious. Separate item notes a hospital X-ray treatment case for epilepsy involving Miss Riley Wenkier and comments from Dr. Brant on the treatment’s progress.
In Philadelphia on September 24, a humorous incident saw the board of Pennsylvania railroad directors surprised by a waiter and a tureen of hot green pea soup as they left the boardroom. The scene involved Bingham Morris, N Marker Shortridges, William J. Hiking, a newspaper man, and a waiter, with the soup causing a chaotic splash that toppled some. The incident ended with most directors uninjured, the waiter slipping, and a few diners drenched.
A fragmented OCR item describes construction of a massive bird cage in St Bate or St Louis area. It mentions contractors Belaz, a company initials BG Pata, and a factory-like effort by various workers. Details are garbled and unclear.
The fragmentary text mentions a possible policy or regulatory topic and an external campaign. It references a regulatory stance and a campaign element, with unclear names or dates. The readable parts suggest a discussion of guidelines affecting a certain sector and a public-facing effort by a campaign group.
Dense fog tied up two large Atlantic liners near Southampton causing delays. The American liner and a second vessel faced cruising hold as fog thickened, forcing anchors and rerouting. Passengers remained aboard with limited movement while crews waited for visibility to improve.
In Bloomington a large crowd gathered Thursday for a formal tribute to Forme vee teen, with elaborate rites by local figures and citizens. Officials and band members participated as the village unveiled a new building, while visitors from across the country provided support and prayers.
Mrs Joseph McKane of 18 Highland Place describes severe kidney pains and backache during recurring illnesses. She credits Doan's Kidney Pills, purchased at Henry J Hudel's drug store, with relief and urges others to try the remedy.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a Williams Heeherky set and other names with light context. It mentions a family event and a few partial phrases but lacks coherent details or a clear incident to summarize.
The article describes a family wedding plan involving three sisters and other relatives. It notes arrangements, participants, and a forthcoming ceremony in a county setting with expected attendance by loved ones and neighbors.
A garbled report describes canal land damage near a stockhallers area with threats to property and drainage systems along the river. It notes wealthier targets and potential attacks on lines of defense, mentioning cana eomapeny and distant regions, with fears of widespread damage affecting owners along the river.
A dated market summary reports New York provisions with varied commodities from lard to poultry, plus cheese and butter notes, alongside Chicago grains. It notes price movements in wheat oats and corn, with December and May futures, bear pressure, and irregular provisions closing.
A garbled OCR page from New York and Chicago markets lists stocks, rail lines, banks, and commodities with scattered figures. It mentions Baye and Tare, Lehigh Valley, various banks, live stock, and grain bids, but most names, numbers, and places are fragmented and hard to confirm.
New York stock prices opened modestly mixed amid discouraging London cues and reduced spending. Rail and industrial shares showed uneven demand while bonds held steady. Reading and Union Pacific led declines, and a large commission house pressed equity sales with added margins.
Fragmentary OCR text outlines grain prices for wheat and corn across several months and months names with cash and futures terms. No clear event or names beyond Toledo context. Summary limited by legible content.
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