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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1904
Page
2
A man calling himself John D. Chirk was found in the rear of a saloon in Terre Haute early Monday with his body tarred. Patrolmen helped him to safety after several hours of tar removal. He claims he fell into a barrel of tar while intoxicated, unsure how he ended up there.
Buffalo April 12. The Main Street car barn and nine street cars of the International Railway Company were destroyed by fire Tuesday. Loss estimated at 200000, covered by insurance.
May Shell Muchwang St Petersburg April 12 official dispatch from Port Arthur reports the Japanese squadron appeared on the horizon but did not approve fortifications and moved toward Niehwang where an attack is said to be planned. A Russian officer claims Niehwang is bastioned, naval torpedoes guard the harbor, and a land siege would be unlikely. Russia may yet tackle China. pressure grows for withdrawal of Chinese troops and Japanese instructors from Manchuria.
St Louis April 12 Deputy building commissioner Hoth revoked the building permit of the Christhan endeavor hotel for failure by the contractors to properly cover the building with non combustible material. There are 94 rooms in the building.
In Chicago at Ock and Wells streets, three policemen battled two alleged hold up men early Tuesday. Officer Oscar Wiesen was hit in the left leg while robber Patrick Healy was shot in the back and probably fatally wounded.
A reader notes the dulling effect of coffee on ambition and energy, recounting how switching to Postum improved health and alertness. The testimonial cites a New York man who found coffee breakfast sluggishness and nausea, then used Postum and felt “fit as a lord.” The ad promotes Postum Co. of Battle Creek Michigan and “The Road to Wellville” booklet.
In Denver on April 12 civil and military authorities warn of a desperate clash. Judge Stevens of Ouray condemns officers for contempt of court. Gov Peabody and Sheriff Corbett warn Mayer’s plant crew may be attacked. Corbett says he will face the state militia to protect his position.
Mary Lawis aged 86 died in City Hospital Hamilton Ontario on Monday. Over the last five years she had been arrested here more than 50 times on various charges.
Flood damages in city parks total about $10,000 preventing any new small park purchases this year. Five brides in different parks were damaged or destroyed. A School of Music recital titled The Metropolitan shock of music will not be held at the propylaeum Thursday night. Participants include Robert Kervers Clara Larrett Harold Antrim Haskel Miles Luis J. Gansport Helen Guenther Frankfurt udley Cox Harold Fatler Josh Breadhett Donald Tiddie Ruth Stacy Eden Vendermark Julia Wolf Edna Sethe Eddie Brown Emma Pacholke.
A company of Tulgacian insurgents armed with mann lichera and bombs approached the Sergian frontier near Vianja. Frontier guards engaged them after a brief skirmish, capturing the insurgents and disarming them. The men were sent back to Bulgala and rifles returned to Bulgaria. Lawrence County Council appropriated $200 to employ S B Lowe to assist Prosecutor G Milter in the James McDowall murder case.
A 1904 testimonial from Rev A McLeod declares Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey aided his recovery from long nerve and digestive illness. He credits the product with restoring strength, appetite, and nervous relief after years of suffering, urging others with weak constitutions to try it. The note promotes the medicine as a universal tonic and stimulant from Duffy Malt Whiskey Co. Rochester NY.
Madrid April 12 Gen Toral who led Spanish land forces at Bandago de Cuba when it surrendered to the American army died at the Leganes insane asylum Tuesday morning. The aged commander brooded over his capitulation until he became incurably demented.
Earl Colvin and Julia Clark both 18 disappeared from Marion area March 2. They reappeared April 12 as husband and wife after marrying March 8 at Sullivan, Indiana, with a valid certificate. The truant officer is puzzled by the elopement and marriage outcome. James Lefever, 92, dies at his son's home near Madison after moving to Cambridge City in 1800.
Mrs. M. J. Terrence of 181 Shelby Street testifies to permanent relief from back soreness kidney pain and urinary symptoms after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She purchased through Henry J. Hader’s drug store and praises the treatment over other remedies. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distribuors remind readers to seek Doan's.
Thomas Fitzgerald of Chicago reports that physicians at City hospital are wizards after an inflammatory rheumatism attack. He arrived in the city, stayed at the Claypool hotel, then suffered a severe flare up but soon recovered enough to sit up and feel better, praising the hospital staff.
Theodore Stenzel, a clerk at Archiball's Ralentashery, fled from an attempted hold up on Sixteenth between New Jersey Street and Central Avenue Monday night. He ran when pursued by two men, and as a car approached at the corner of Central Avenue he boarded it, evading the assailants.
From Friday to Monday night police court records show no women or girls under sixteen were arrested. Matron Reimer began to tire of routine, but a storm came that night bringing numerous arrests on various charges.
Burglars entered the home of Th. F. Oglesby at 7 N. Winatwat and Fran Herron at 1420 Ewing St. on Monday night. They took only small amounts of cash, with the Oglesby residence yielding nothing and the Herron home yielding minor coins.
The frog leg season is on with demand rising. Supply from Texas and Missouri is thin, but the hams offered are very large and draw interest from buyers.
Republican eardidates for county nominations speculate on the convention date. Col. H. B. Smith, chairman, has not fixed it, awaiting court decisions on reapportionment and term-extension suits. Deliberations point to a June meeting for redistricting and committee appointments before the convention.
In Chicago on April 12, Montay Robins, a municipal official, told Congregational ministers that poor people who steal to feed their families are driven by cir cumstances and that ministers themselves must address hunger with material aid rather than only preaching morality. He challenged clergy to confront the sins they condemn.
Napoleon Hickson and Albert Ambern, along with two others, escaped from the county jail by digging through the wall Saturday night. They returned Monday and resumed confinement, claiming they only wanted to go to Thebes to attend to some business matters.
Evansville Indiana April 22 William Galligher an employee of the Evansville glass works confessed to Police Chief Fred Henke that he was an escaped convict from the Ohio penitentiary in Columbus Ohio. He said he was sent up from Lucas county Ohio in 1935 for forgery amounting to about 418000 and after serving three years escaped. He has worked at the glass factory for months and revealed his past to a fellow worker who notified authorities. Galligher will be returned to Columbus at once.
Mayor Holtzman and his wife with his sister Sirs Stevens left for New York for a week of rest and recreation. They plan to spend several days in Philadelphia before returning to the city.
Lead pipe and fixtures have been stolen from vacant houses for months as repairs lag. City chemist Dr Moffatt states the water is generally pure with slight discoloration but no impurities.
Shortridge high school students who ended the New Orleans trip are talking of a five week Cuba voyage at the close of the school year. The planning shows a renewed school travel interest among juniors and seniors as faculty weighs itinerary and safety considerations.
The historic St Catharine's Well near Niagara Falls is depicted as a famed mineral spa famed for dense waters with penetrating qualities. Treatments target rheumatism skin diseases and nervous prostration using waters plus static electricity massage exercise and rest under a house physician. Baths in a separate building are connected by a glass corridor. Full info available from G T Bell and T A Grand Trunk Railway System Montreal Canada.
A column of births and marriages with numerous names and residences. Notable entries include a birth for a boy to D. Rang Emma Thompson at 27 Hel ton-pline and several marriages such as Duneld Harlemar to Annie Stoner, Clarence Arbuckle to Carrie Plummer, and Charles L. Saunders to Myrtle Craige, among others. Some lines mention infant ages and health issues like malnutrition and tuberculosis. The list appears as a community notices section.
Building permits issued for John F Rush at 22 Cushing street for an addition. W Foylenong at 1275 Silver avenue for repairs. J E Vin Treene at 308 Lowell avenue for repairs. Mrs Henry Randall at 418 Blake street for repairs. John Long at 12M Bellefontaine avenue for porch. Kerlin a L Vester at 284 N Capitol avenue for addition. Frank Grandjean Raymond and Lincoln avenue for shed. John B Moorman at 121 Lexington avenue for porch. Total values listed: 100 260 100 35.
A damaged 19th century report describes an event in St Louis where locals plan to slaughter pug dogs for a feast. The Nead Panting Igorrates allegedly acquire money and dogs while Americans are invited to attend. The Aumane society prohibits the act to prevent cruelty.
Report from Kokomo Indiana on April 12 describes a buggy collision where Dr N C Hamilton leaped from a street car with his child in his arms to save himself and his daughter after a crash. Separate item notes a fatal duel in Pittsburg Pennsylvania on April 12 where George W Downing and Charles M George fought at a boarding house, resulting in Downing's death amid suspicions of infidelity. Includes old ads for Hood's Sarsaparilla skin health claims and a child teething syrup, plus an April rail rate notice for Colonial routes.
Special trains run from Chicago and eastern points to San Francisco and Los Angeles via the Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line. April 26 departure with stops at Denver Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City. $5 from Chicago. low rates from all points. Tickets valid on The Overland Limited with daily through service and double-track routes. W B Kniskern Cincinnati Ohio.
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