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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1904
Page
1
Niuchwang Manchuria April 11 4 officers misread custome flashlight signals and fired on a fleet of wart bound pilot boats and merchantmen. Two Chinese seamen were killed by a shell as shots rang out before the mistake was found. The incident highlights Russian mental strain amid tense conditions.
In Laporte Indiana on an April night Mrs Julius Hebbe, distressed by a quarrel with her husband, left with two of her four children and vanished. Fears rise that she may have harmed herself and the children. Authorities search Wanatah for the missing family.
A small spotted dog wandered into Block's Department Store basement and caused chaos among china, tureens, and statues. It chased cash baskets, triggering crashes that totaled about $86 in broken crockery, then added roughly $14 more in damaged items as clerks pursued it.
In the Walter Brown bank wrecking trial, Assistant-District Attorney Lafollette opened the defense argument after a Monday session. Dr J N Hurty, ink chemist, testified about signatures and possible erasures on stock receipts linked to the Consoli dated paper and bag company, a Brown affiliate. The witness noted a faint W impression under a signature, suggesting alteration of ownership in stock connected to the Indiana national bank in Elkhart, a matter hotly disputed.
City officials and street commissioner clash over a missing road roller believed borrowed by the Western Construction Company during Virginia-ays work last fall. Her pick Nas Rene, with Cap Collier as a cited source, laments the unreturned machine as winter ends and spring projects loom.
John Hiatt of 827 Douglass Street faced Judge Whallon after a drunken incident at home. His wife and niece restrained him when he allegedly drew a pistol and threatened to kill her over seven months of marriage. Hiatt admitted drinking and claimed constant nagging, and the judge sentenced him to 41 days in the workhouse.
The Board of Works orders the Brookside Avenue streetcar line to be built along Brookside Park with routes debated through petitions hearings and estimates. Hugh McGowan’s company to construct this year as plans extend toward Brookside and E Tenth to Rural Street with a western extension toward the park.
Police judge Whallon warned Gambler Armitage of West Washington Street that a future arrest would yield the maximum $4 fine and costs. Armitage and all visitors at his place were fined, with Whallon imposing a heavier sentence after prior offenses.
The works board orders the Indianapolis, Logansport and Chicago rail line’s levee west of Indianapolis repaired after flood damage. A letter was sent to Quincy Myers directing immediate action by the company to fix the levee caused by recent floods.
Arthur Scott, ignorant of his age, faced reformatory for robbing a church pews. In court a witness claimed he was 18, and Judge Alford released him on suspended sentence after giving another chance. A separate case involved a colored man claiming age and facing charges for surging an order.
April Cynthians. Mrs. John Sharper, wife of a prosperous farmer, allegedly attempted suicide after repeated acts of despair. She first tried a water trough then submerged herself in a rain barrel. Neighbors found her after she had prepared meals for the next day.
Fair conditions expected with a dip in temperatures after nightfall. Morning 7 a.m. reading 38, noon 50, 2 p.m. 58 with northwest winds. Indiana and adjacent states also fair but cooler.
John Huegele, well known business man and longtime resident, died Monday after a struggle with illness. Sob Huegele, a prominent figure in local commerce for over a decade, leaves behind family and a community legacy. Funeral arrangements set for Wednesday afternoon at Pierre.
Drs. J. D. Cain and Thomas Canrt depart at 3 p.m. Monday for an extended journey through Ireland England and the continent to visit major hospitals. They will spend the summer in Berlin taking a post graduate course in hospital facilities.
The board of works ordered the city engineer to prepare papers for four asphalt street improvements on E Tenth from Fort Wayne to College Ave, Twenty Fifth from Central Ave to Pennsylvania St, cement walks on Oak to Arlington, and petitions for Brick Street Meridian Raymond to Pleasant Run.
Althea Crider, 3, attempted suicide by gas in her apartment after writing a note asking to be buried in her best clothes. Her husband, in an adjoining room, smelled the gas and found her dead. Police investigation ongoing.
Commissioner Horptek concludes the necessity for the planned Thirtierhet project, outlining the scope and estimated costs. He notes the need to verify funding from SLA and to confirm safety and efficiency goals before proceeding.
Report from Manila details Gen Wood's American troops repelling Moros along the Araca river. The Moros reportedly suffered heavy casualties, with many killed and some wounded as Americans swept the field. two American soldiers were killed and six wounded. No Moros leaders were reported slain.
Judge Whallon complains of disruptive footwork in the palace of justice as hobnailed shoes and metal heel plates clash in the gallery. He seeks isolation and has asked for corrugated amber strips and added cladding to aisles to curb the din and restore order.
Indications of an open rupture between the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway and the International Association of Machinists point to a pending general strike in all system shops within two weeks. Association executive board, via President O Connell, authorized action on election returns. About 130 machinists from Chicago to Los Angeles may be involved. In Kendallville Indiana, Frank Glor, 25, is arrested for attempting to blackmail Flint & Walling Co. by dynamite threat. he claimed innocence and had a prior good reputation.
Washington April 1 Supreme court of the United States ruled that George W Beavers formerly chief of the salary and allowance division of the post office department and indicted in connection with postal frauds was properly surrendered to authorities of the eastern district of New York though arrested in the southern district and will have to stand trial there
The Greenfield gas company faces trial in circuit court as the city sues over a gas shutoff dispute. A temporary restraining order had barred the company from cutting gas service months ago, and the current trial tests the ordinance rate's legality and the company’s ability to supply gas.
Solomon Prater, 78, administrator of the estate of Cards EB Whetehel, sues Union Traction Co. for damages. Whetehel, a section foreman, was killed July 1 283 in a collision between a hindcar and a passenger car near Fortvite, while employed by the company.
Incorporated Monday in Mooresville the Mooreville Bedstead Company joins local industry. incorporators include William Butler Carl Pringler W J Keess Fred Woltjen and Jacob M Markley from Indianapolis.
John Ertel of 613 Loeckerblesst was arrested Monday by Detectives Simon and Manning for violating the pawnbrokers ordinance. He allegedly did not report all goods received. Pawn checks for unreported goods were found on another man. Henry Moom was later arrested on a similar charge.
All Indiana district superintendents and agents of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co will gather in Indianapolis for a 2:30 PM business meeting at the Claypool, followed by a banquet at the same hotel Tuesday night. Haley Fisk and F O Ayren, both from New York, will oversee the event.
Clyde R. Brown drug clerk at the Harry Francis pharmacy and Ella King of 1729 Hellefontaine street wed in Lebnon on a Thursday. Rev. J A Frank of the Central Christian Church officiated the ceremony. The couple kept the marriage secret for a few days before news leaked.
A gas explosion at 1 0 p m Monday in the home of William Brandon 15 S Noble St wrecked the kitchen and rear of the house but the fire department arrived promptly, saving the dwelling and goods. Loss valued at 106 dollars.
Property owners and residents pressed the work board Monday to extend a street car route along Churchman Avenue from Prospect to Nebraska street. Jacquelin Holliday, backed by State Street Inc, urged running the line down State Street from Prospect and then east to Churchman Avenue. Proponents argue the extension would provide better service to a large number of people by routing south on State Street and east on Nebraska.
Mrs H W Ote of 2306 E Michiganwat, Tucky, holds ticket 22610 for 33 pale free shoes this week at Eppert's Shoe Store. Each week a customer wins a $3 pair of shoes. Eppert's promises best and cheapest shoes with contact at 239 Mansavi First Square, Naye.
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