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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1904
Page
1
A playful description portrays April as a flirt changing outfits with the seasons. She shifts from fair weather attire to winter wear and back, then brings sun and snow, ending with a radiant smile as clouds cast snowflakes. The piece treats April as a capricious, deceptive mood in the weather.
The forecast calls for fair weather with possible snow flurries Saturday night and Sunday, followed by continued cold. Temperatures at 7 a.m. 36, noon 37, 2 p.m. 33. Clouds cover Indiana and nearby states with northwest winds on Sunday.
In Polles court Saturday Miss Leola Prien and May Kelly reported their purses stolen from their rooms at J W North Street within about thirteen minutes. James Taylor and Harry Jones were arrested months earlier in a related case tied to Bray and Holtz. items later surfaced in Conlin's pawnshop and canal trunk. The two men were released after a falsehood-laden confession. The robbery occurred February 27. no real robber was found.
Manager Stallings and the Husky Eastern leaguers arrived in Indianapolis from Louisville to play the Hoosiers at Washington Park. Ground conditions and flooding forced cancellation of the game. Plans were to reschedule for Columbus and Fort Wayne, with further exhibitions noted for Monday at Washington Park against the Cleveland Americans.
Gen John Speake said the investigation body will not issue recommendations. report to the Reverner will be a straightforward statement of evidence. The group leaves Saturday for home, awaiting governor orders before any further action or timing on the final report.
A court awarded Elizabeth Shelton administratrix of her husband’s estate $3,050 against American Chemical Company. The verdict cites the November boiler explosion at Indianapolis Huminy Mills where her husband perished.
In Washington, Bourke Cockran of New York attacked Secretary Hitchcock for issuing a service pension order. He urged Congress to handle veterans’ relief rather than self appointed groups. Cockran cited British history and warned of executive usurpation in denying proper authority.
In a crowded courtroom William Stuneifer objects to scheduling on an unlucky date, arguing loudly as Prosecutor Holmes presses on. The case involves alleged misconduct by a railroad worker connected to Frank Heidrick and others, with police Tranpe and Gerber arresting the suspect.
Detectives from Chicago watched the Democratic primaries Friday night and prepared affidavits on which contest will be carried before the petty election commissioners. The news reached the toeat Democrat who are incredulous. The proposed candidate is awaited with show of inquiry by the Darker faction seeking a victory at the primaries.
A statewide society of Spiritualists Incorporation forms in Indiana to advance science philosophy and religion. The inked roster lists multiple local entities including Indianapolis South Bend Evansville and more with varied capital figures and new ventures such as printing and cement firms. The Sun’s seventh page advertises convenient inexpensive lines and a guaranteed service with office contacts.
A garbled report describes a man admitting to finding neckties in a backyard and acting violently at home. It mentions a divorce suit by Edward J. against Panty, alleging marital strife and alleged assault at a hotel, with claims of inertia and disputes over support.
A report outlines proposed extensions to the Capitol complex including a west wing addition and retained exterior walls. It notes a two year construction period, adherence to the Walter plan, and the presence of minor courts in larger rooms. Also details a Charleston congressional junket visiting navy yard forts and harbor sites.
A burglar was shot and killed Friday night when he entered a shop in this city. The proprietor, James, defended his store on Wo Marghamdst, earning a clear brain and healthy body art testimony from local workers. The incident occurred as the burglar attacked, and the shop has been closed following the fatal shooting.
Andrew M. Lawrence, Hearst campaign head for the west, calls the Indianapolis primaries the most infamous and unlawful in politics. He alleges two ballot boxes were used, Hearst ballots blocked, voters beaten, and boxes stuffed, with counts in back rooms under Taggart influence.
Thomas Taggart denounces Mr Lawrence’s Indianapolis primary claim as an unmitigated lie. He questions Indianapolis as a black hole of Indiana and suggests Hearst’s manager Maguire address the alleged slugging of Hearst men with certainty.
In Rome a list of cardinals is under discussion and one former archbishop named by Pope Pius XII is expected to receive the cardinalate. In Canada, Archbishops Hroughesi and Begin are considered possible choices for the honor.
A local park board announces seventy new swings to be installed in city parks during the upcoming summer season. The initiative aims to expand play facilities for children and families across multiple neighborhoods.
Raw, fragmentary notes recount Hearst men led by Taggart amid internal party battles. Allegations of fraud and manipulated ballots surface as Hearst forces push for Marion County delegates and a Parker slate to bolster national convention influence.
Hearst staff report no expected delegates in the district and Lieut Isherwood attends at the Cleveland hotel while Hearst operations in Indianapolis show normal activity with fewer local visitors. Managers Hemiersin Carsaine and Andrew Lawrences are not in city, and Washington reports suggest possible steps regarding establishing a Hearst paper here pending the Meldhard review.
Dr James Carter guardian watches as Hearst supporters decide to keep the headquarters open in Ward 6. Michael Cain and Morris ant manager Bollman discuss forming a gigantic Hearst club with plans to send delegates to St Louis to back Hearst and contest Marion county delegation. The number of attendees depends on who goes.
Washington April 2 The president has selected Charles Hogrewn of Bute Fale for the position of United States attorney for the western district of New York.
A druggist named Walter B. Bele bert, of Garfield boulevard and Centercave, was shot and probably mortally wounded Friday night by robbers. No arrests have been made.
Fragmentary court report outlines alleged intimidation and assault involving Mary Beckman and Mrs Rosy in a Bathata Bass area case. Witnesses describe attempted intimidation and a scene in which a witness says a defendant placed a woman in a coal basket during a dispute. Judge Whallen admonished the parties to behave. Local dining and hotel ads accompany the page alongside a note from Union National Bank.
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