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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1904
Page
2
At a John F Buckle post G A meeting a resolution proposed surrender of the post charter and consolidation with George H Thomas post. The plan will be acted on at the next Ruckle post meeting. Thomas post, the citys largest, may become the survivor as GA R T members dwindle, with city posts likely to consolidate in coming years.
New York April 15 Hamburg American steamer Rethania arrived from Hamburg with a vast animal collection for exhibition at the St. Louis fair and Luna Park Coney Island. In charge Levene Haigen-Back the cargo includes 939 birds and many mammals, reptiles, and other creatures, among them elephants camels horses and exotic species.
A midnight crowd of minors surrounded the county jail demanding the sheriff release prisoner Galbraith. Deputies appeared with cales, the sheriff saying Galbraith, a shy superintendent, had confessed to murdering his wife and his 12 year old son.
Reported to police on Thursday night, a young man was robbed near the corner of Hine and Washington. The thieves grabbed his pocketbook containing money and a return ticket, then fled the scene.
The country faces mixed trade conditions and poor weather across regions, dragging down commerce. Analysts note weak retail activity and scattered production slowdowns while some sectors show resilience. federal bank closures add to financial anxiety as New York reports the Federal bank has closed its doors and the state banking department assumes control.
In Philadelphia on April 1 Harry Lehr displayed a new shirt stud piece at the Bellevue, showing black enamel with gold basy, tiny diamond insets, and matching cuff links and waistcoat buttons. Spectators noted the bold, oversized design and coordinated accessories.
Frederick C. Krofman an insurance agent living at 1491 Rellefon alleged to have passed worthless checks for the Tiobba Merent company and for photographer Fenner Massachusetts. Fraud charges linked to a Friday evening gathering at Frank Bhowers home 245 W. Thirieihat.
A large number of horses in the city show symptoms described by veterinarians as epi note catarrhal larynenis. They believe the disease is spread by horses driven by people and left standing uncovered afterward, with riders and animals affected in this unusual outbreak.
A frost swept northern Indiana injuring crops in the grain belt. Record lows reached Auburn with 22 degrees, hindering wheat and general acreage. forecasters note unseasonable chill and potential damage to fields.
April 1 reports Clarence Mosher and Grey Band Schuter wedded in a field setting near Lima. The ceremony, though simple, drew local interest as observers noted the rustic charm and community involvement. No formal vows or guests detailed in the readable text.
Fragmentary text mentions Cambridge, April, and a nighttime incident near a grocery plus Milteau portetee. References a Cape explosion and wartime distress, with unclear timing and actions. The garbled note hints at a civil or home front event during a period of conflict.
Five minute talks by Republican candidates will open a meeting at the South Side Republican Club, with candidates meeting precinct committee men from the district. Prostration incident noted in Alexandra and a farewell reception hosted by Milam and Mrs Milam for their son and Milton Miller.
A compilation notes Franklin general sewer system plans and local civic happenings. Farmers from Pulaski County plan to move to Canada while Crawfordsville masonic temple faces defeat May 2. Reports from Terre Haute meeting discuss district 1 miners and operators. A Wells incident on Albany Street ends with recovered money and official reassignments. St Margaret's Episcopal girls at Muncie face church conflict amid a cakewalk dispute. pastors demand disbandment while some girls defend their stance.
Col Shaw reports prisoners at Gladniss rriens open air work placing 11 acres under cultivation. About 30 inmates are engaged with most showing no laziness. As spring fever fades the prisoners seek out garden work and plant unions and potatoes on plowed fields.
A man proposes a ten year bondage contract seeking land as payment after a decade of labor. He requests no monetary pay during the term, with beard and clothing provided, and vows no swearing or church attendance. The story frames a plan for servitude amid a federation of labor discussions and public meetings in Chicago.
In Baton Rouge on April 1, Mrs. W. Ho Leavitt formerly Ruth Bryan, daughter of W. Bryan, broke a bottle of champagne during a christening ceremony for a new noted hotel. The event drew a large crowd and the hotel was named in memory of Ann’s capital city. Mrs. Leavitt attended with her husband, the artist painting a portrait of Gov. W. W. I heard.
Hannibal April Nessenhower and brother Edward Me Cian were arrested Thursday on burglary charges for robbing heats Bales grocery store Sunday night. Nessenhower pleads not guilty. hearings set for next Wednesday. Nessenhower previously convicted of murdering her husband, a reversal by the Missouri supreme court.
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