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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1904
Page
2
The 1888 figure shows 75 students at Indiana University, rising to 172 in 1995, then nearly doubling to 12 low in 1895. Fall enrollment reached 2,409 students. This marked the most remarkable attendance growth of any state university and perhaps greater than any western college.
West Indianapolis faced high water as river levels rose Sunday. Levees largely held back the flood, but deep water forced cellars to fill and halted some streetcar service along the West Indianapolis line while the stockyard route remained unaffected.
Mamie White of 12 Pleasant wins the intercollegiate oratorical contest in Hainois. A Wheaton College sophomore and a 4 graduate of Manual Training High School, she gains the top honor.
A bold catalog note touts a line of tight figured all white and ether grey effects with plain and pleated fronts. It promises guaranteed perfect fit, fast colors, and top workmanship. It highlights Eclipse and other makers as the best value at this price.
Mrs De C Wehrman a bride of six months living at Vendome flats died suddenly after Easter services. She had been in normal health until death, with reports attributing the cause to a sudden illness. The obituary notes her husband and family details and mentions forthcoming funeral arrangements.
Brazil Indiana April 4 a head on freight collision near Seelyville killed three men and injured several more Fireman William T Prumelin Richard Simmons and Frank Hickey died on the scene or soon after Simmons and Hickey were found dead while Prumelin was crushed between cars Several oil and trainmen were bruised An order mixup caused the east bound freight to collide with another train at a switch before the meeting point
Prohis plan a statewide convention at Tomlinson hall next Tuesday and Wednesday with about a thousand delegates named. Indiana Prohis, led by national figures in Chicago, aim to nominate candidates for Congress and state offices, with public addresses and a mass meeting to unveil the slate.
Attorneys for the defendants in the Northern Pacific case admit a fight for control of the road. The dispute pits Harriman against Morgan. The proceedings unfold in St. Paul with references to the anti-Drought alliance among rival factions.
In Chicago Andrew Carnegie defied Wall Street threats to starve Roosevelt’s campaign funds. He offered up to 900000 to ensure proper campaign conduct and hinted he would supply more if needed. Carnegie praised Roosevelt for merging Northern Securities and said money should not defeat the president. In St Louis, the Democratic committee prepared for a large nomination drive as Parker rumor swirls. In New York, telegram surveys suggest Parker could command a large delegate bloc at the national convention.
Ville ES April 4 A Cunningham and William Lockman of Hasnellville are believed drowned in the Wabash flood. Cunningham's brother W F Cunningham was recently killed by lightning. The two men went in a boat to tend stock and have not been seen since.
Dan Kiley a well known former policeman and firefighter was stricken with paralysis Monday morning at his home 615 Blake Street. He was a renowned drillmaster who trained many lodge teams and recently served as drillmaster for the Red Men lodge in the area.
Burglars broke into the residence of Henry Wong on Hort Avenue Sunday night, stealing jewelry including two children's rings and other valuables. Police are investigating, with no injuries reported. Residents reported hearing a noise and the intruders fleeing prior to authorities arriving. Detectives seek tips on sightings near Wy Syres and Spires.
The article describes Easter observances across city churches with early morning services at 4:36 am and a late afternoon schedule. It notes congregations attending, pastors delivering sermons on eternity and loss, and church leaders like Rev. Pearson and Rev. Garrison addressing parishioners at various locations including Temilin sun hall and local rectories.
Dr Emil A Haag, age eight, died suddenly Sunday morning while attending to a patient. He was a physician and brother of Julius A Haag of Flags, a well known doctor in Musville. The funeral will be from his mother's home at 2 PM.
Henry Smith, a Black man, was arrested by Lancaster and Metuit detectives after a Sunday morning robbery at Mrs Enda’s Glencoe apartment. Capt Kinney recovered a diamond ring valued at $600 from Smith’s home. multiple items were seized during a house search. Walter Westlike, jailed for passing counterfeit checks, claimed wealthy Denver parents would post a $100 cash bond for Smith.
In Athens Texas April, city marshal Wofford and a posse killed brothers Gowaite and Herring who were resisting arrest after they attacked an elderly woman who cared for them. Neighbors found Walter attempting to shoot the woman and hiding under a bed as the confrontation ended.
Congressman Charley B. Landis spent a brief Sunday stop in the city saying he has no political ambitions beyond his current seat and there is no vacancy. He will attend the Republican state convention on April 3.
Apostle Liman declares during General Conference that the Lord speaks through President Smith. He asserts divine guidance at the church gathering in Silay, urging faithful to multiply, replenish, and strengthen the saints and their pelagon practice under President Smith's leadership. The speech emphasizes righteousness, courage, and adherence to divine law.
An old nurse for children promotes Winslow's Southeing Syrup for teething pain and diarrhea. The ad claims the syrup soothes gums softens and eases wind colic and stomach distress. It mentions a price of a quarter and references Dwan's Ointment for skin relief.
Special trains to California offered at 50 dollars round trip. Steam and limited trains run via the Pacific lines from Chicago to the coast with three days travel windows. Tickets available for travel to San Kravisco, Los Ane eels, Denver, and key western points. Contact offices for schedules, rates, and booking details.
Beginning March 1 and through April inclusive the Union and Southern Pacific cut colonist rates to California Oregon Washington and Idaho from Chicago to the Pacific coast to 83 00 with St Louis or New Orleans fares at 20 00 Rates to intermediate points are proportionately lower Daily through tourist and reclining chair cars from Cincinnati area offices offer free chair cars For further information call or write W W Connolly general agent 83 E Fourth St Cincinnati If you fail to get it your money is returned You can use The Sun on page .th
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