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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1904

Page

2

Wall Street Bid War Over Philippine Bonds Sparks Outburst

In New York a Kansas City investor named Jobes tried to outbid Wall Street financiers for a 9 million dollar Philippine bonds issue. The exchange drew laughs as Jobes offered to pay the cost, then threatened to bid the entire issue himself, while others doubted his chances.

New York Wall-st Kansas City C. Joben Jules Sind Wall-ft Kanves Tobe Jabes Jobes Poe

Death of Jones Witcher at City Hospital from Measles

A 21 year old, Jones Witcher, died at City Hospital on Sunday from measles. Earlier a few days prior, five of his siblings were admitted with the disease, and the entire family suffered destitution. The mother had previously died from the illness.

Jones Witcher

Baker Man Taken After Wife Leaves Him

Everett C. Baker was taken into custody Saturday night after his wife abandoned him months earlier at Harrismart Illinois. Neighbors described him as unsettled and acting strangely, with authorities noting he appeared to be in a distressed mental state at the Stub bins hotel.

Baker Everett C. Baker Stubbins’ Hotel Harrismart

Train Wreck Near Peru Delivers Injuries and Damage

A freight train on the Lake Erie & Western railroad derailed at a 400 foot trestle south of Peru at 7 am. The engine left the track and toppled down the embankment, dragging 11 of 18 cars into the ditch. Engineer John Gumming and fireman Charles Kenny were injured, while conductor John Oldham and three brakemen escaped unhurt.

Peru Ind Lake Erie & Western Railroad Gassville Ging John Gumming Charles Kenny John Oldham

Indians bury their girl babies alive

A Tacoma report from Nome describes mid winter depopulation rituals among the Nome Indians. Distrust of female offspring and superstitions led to the burial of several infant girls, as communal fear and anger rose during a white winter period. A medicine man performed rites, drawing whites’ attention, though full details only emerged later.

Tacoma Wash

Quiet, Great Grief at St Vincent's Over Death of Harriet Leahy

At St Vincent's hospital the death of Harriet Leahy aged 8, an aged servant, causes quiet but deep mourning. Nurses and staff move through wards with tears as funeral services are planned. The body will be shipped to Boston for services, with a funeral to be held there after receiving relatives' condolences.

ST. Vincent’s Harriet Leahy Boston Kervant Bagpen Hoston

Battle News From Far East Amid War Telegram Signals

A chaotic bulletin from St. Petersburg, London, and Seoul traces ships near Vladivostok and Port Arthur. Reports speak of Japanese transports, mine dangers off Port Arthur, and Russian reactions as tension rises in Manchuria and Korea. Victories and setbacks ripple through Yangtze and Niu Chwang coastal areas.

London Hartin Manchuria Ner Vladivostok Ram Mie Stustron Yin Kow ST. Petersburg Apri Port Arthur Nokue Veomya VineKow Niuchwang

Dog Proud of His Gold Teeth in Stamford

A blue-eyed Tibetan mastiff named Beauty Steel, owned by Dr Frank Abbot of New York, underwent a dental procedure to crown two front teeth with gold. The operation, performed without anesthesia, involved stuffing a towel to prevent biting as the dog bit the towel, then released and left calm. Dr Hendley noted the risk and preferred careful handling, comparing the canine dental work to human tooth filing.

Stamford Beauty Steel Frank Abbot Mf New York Ulin Athenee Wnas Hendley

Man sees Admiral and painter die in ship explosion

A signalman from Port Arthur recounts the attack on the Petropavlovsk fleet. He describes armored ships, a massive explosion near the bridge, saving an admiral, and a man with a white beard, Veresachagin the painter, killed as the ship burned and broke apart.

London Toch- Koff Rew Votropavlovsk Port Arthur Hagar Petronarmysk Veresachagin

Destroyer Memphis Collision In Unclear Incident

A damaged report details a collision involving the destroyer Memphis and the torpedo boat Lawrence and unclear injuries. Investigators pace the scene as stern warnings are issued and timelines for further action are discussed amid uncertain accounts.

Etters Report of Health and Telegram of Death

Me and Mrs HW cutewter at the residence received word of the denily af heh oushter Mrs ret Blackweiler at Heeawal NOM The spas Nad deen sock aid Saturday Mra Wier rerelent ad tore dram her saying she Gail recovered from Der sikees. A Pehasham was receignal mz She wire WigTug coat venue Nasty preparations were Ve eone bs The meGeT te ato te her Aaughter a Shen Loeetam was received An Mintelernge tiem sett Mrs uur was a Alster of Cora per Kor miler

Blackweiler Suniiny Uur Cora Kor

Poisoned husband and killed herself in suspected case

In a tangled report, a woman used poison on her husband and then died by suicide. The fragmentary notes hint at a domestic dispute, a dangerous search, and a pistol lingering in the scene, leaving authorities to sort through unclear clues.

Fragmentary Weathered Note on Weaving Town Affairs

A garbled clipping discusses a place called Dul Vanneman and 186 Tullsith avenues with mentions of a vehicle, a fence, a breach and a death. It notes a treat and departure while thieves are described as returning to the door, leaving unclear details and names.

Vanneman

Street Car Collision Injures Several in City Scene

Reported street car crash at Manwnehus Attency near North involved E Prather and Cohere ace. Thomas W. THetlenbeuk sustained severe facial injuries amid chaotic scene as bystanders attempted aid. dates unclear, conditions pending.

Manwnehus

Indiana Briefs Highlight Local Developments and Events

Indiana briefs recount a Lafayette opening event, a Thursday as big as Three is, and Lawrence arrival in Evansville in April 2010. Milam County Democrats likely to win at state convention. Vanderburgh wealthiest grow richer. Logansport reports naval recruiting issues. A fire in Shelbyville endangers Campbell home. theft by postal delay resolved. Princeton letter money order recovered. Madison County GOP convention features Durbin faction clashes with ladders involved.

Lafayette Muncie Logansport Vanderburg Oscar Harvey Bureau of Animal Inspection Thos. H. Campbell Shelbyvibe Campbel Campbell George Woods J. T. Brown & Co Princeton New York Express Iter Madison County Toot Pliner Anderson Township Durbin

Old Fashioned Revival Roars Through Rockford

In Rockford UK on April 1 crowds flocked to a hastily built tabernacle as Res. W. A. Sunday launched a revival campaign. A choir of over 20 from leading churches performed amid crowded gatherings, with many attendees turned away as the temporary structure proved too small for the throng.

Rockford Tabernarh

British submarine Al raised after sinking near Berwick Castle

The British submarine Al, commanded by Lieut Munsergh with a ten man crew, was sunk near Nab Ughranto after a collision with the Donald Currie liner on March 15. She was raised and towed into harbor on Monday.

Bot al Nat

Rothschild Held in 25000 Bail in NYC Court

David Rothschild former president of the defunct Federal national bank was arraigned in the court of special sessions and held in 25000 bail for examination next Wednesday. He faces charges of misappropriating funds. Purdue football player Billy McManus injured in the football special wreck on October 31 is able to walk at Devenness hospital, though confined by blade injuries and expected to leave within two weeks.

New York David Rothschild Federal National Bank Wyatt Court of Special Sessions Billy” McManus Purdue Devenness Hospital

Gaelic Brings Rich Opium Silk and Gold Cargo

The Gaelic has arrived with a valuable Oriental cargo. Principal items include 15 boxes of opium worth 100,01, 376 bales of raw silk valued at 3613, 000, and 6,800,000 Japanese gold yen, equivalent to 32,900,0W In I. 8. gold coin.

Ban Francisco Oriental

Some Anarchists Are Imbeciles in Chicago Speech

John Turner, leader of English anarchists, spoke under guard before a federation of labor at Chileh's hall. The hourlong address included a calm critique of anarchist theory and a jab at U.S. immigration policy for detaining him at Ellis Island.

Turner Chicago John Turner Federation of Labor Chileh's Hall Turnerula United States Elis Island

No Other Girl for Hyman

Norfolk report states Hyman Herman, age 1, reportedly driven to suicide after his fiancée wed another man. He took carbolic acid beside his bed and died.

Hyman Norfolk Hyman Herman

Workhouse resident Loulan Conley Freed Then Re detained

Loulan Conley, reported as living at the workhouse most of the time, was freed on Sunday at the end of a sentence. Within about five hours she was rearrested and held at the police station on a drunkenness charge.

Loulan Conley

Man Dies After Drinking Carbolic Acid at Dinner

In St Paul on April 18 Mina Maidence reported that James Cline drank nearly a half pint of carbolic acid during a reception at home with his children present. He died in the guests' presence.

ST. Paul, Mina Nia James Cline

Saloon Arrest and Anniversary Observed in Town

Bud Sullivan, partner of Councilman Montagity, was arrested at 23 E Washington St for violating the Nicholson law after police halted a poker game in a galley where drinks were served. Anniversary services marked the ninth year of Protestant Deaconess Hospital at Evangelical St. John's Church with Rev. Hy Vite, E. Nickish and Theodore Schory speaking.

Bud" Sullivan Montagity Washington St Polly St. Jon's Church Hy Vite E. Nickish Theodore Schory

Special Trains to California at $50 Round Trip

Advertises special trains from Chicago to California via Union Pacific and Northwestern Lines with stopovers at Denver Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City. Mentions Overland Limited option, double track route to Missouri River, two daily trains, and itineraries via W. B. Kniskern at 45 Vine Street Cincinnati Ohio.

San Francisco Los Angeles Chicago, Union Paving & North-Western Chicago Denver Colorado Springs Bast Lake City Missouri River Ww. B. Kniskern Cincthaath

Death in a Chicago Telephone Booth

A swift and sudden death struck William Seybold, El sin organ maker, in a Brevoort House telephone booth as he prepared to ask for his wife. Seybold, formerly with Packard Organ Co of Fort Wayne, collapsed into a friend's arms after exclaiming hello. The piece references Doan’s Ginment and a transit fare notice, ending with a note about The Sun’s advertisement pages.

Chicago William Seybold Fust Seybold Packard Orgin Company Fort Wayne

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