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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1904
Page
1
Chicago reports detail the execution of Neidermeier Marx and Van Dine for the Sixty first and Statest street car barn murder on August 30 1903. Neidermeier died at 10 25 am Marx 11 17 am Van Dine 11 56 am.
The Chicago paper recounts the execution of Neidermeier and Neldermeier, detailing Whitman the jailer’s nerves, the condemned men’s behavior, and the crowd's reactions. It describes the prisoners preparing, prayers with sisters of mercy, and the gruesome process including the drop, doctors, and final moments before death.
The article recounts the 19th century jail execution of Peter Netdermeier with vivid, grim detail. It describes the crowd control by fifty policemen, physicians examining bodies, and the execution process on the gallows. Netdermeier is portrayed with a white rose, prayer, and defiance as he faces death under the eyes of priests and guards.
A gang blew the Plainfield Vandalia station safe then robbed J vd Moroney's drug store at 2527 W Washington St Indianapolis. They took about 125 dollars in cash, stamps, cigars, whiskey, and perfume. Police launch coordinated manhunt as suspects linked to trips toward St Louis.
William B Lane, president and security manager of the US desk file and business company, faced court for alleged sexual assault on Elizabeth Schwartz, a stenographer. She testified he caught her by the waist and tried to throw her to the floor, but she escaped and fled.
A delegation pressed for a direct Churchman Avenue extension but the works board, after discussion with Hugh McGowan, rejected the specific extension. A conference will be held with the street car officials to consider a general plan for the system as urged by City Engineer Jean. Lynching and murder reports surface from North Taldwin, detailing a negro’s execution following confession in the attack on Dr. Cale at Little River.
Port Leavenworth Kansas reports three men involved in an Indiana bank robbery were sentenced by Federal Judge Andersen to prison. The trio, including Rrdelek and Wolke Collins, will serve multi year terms. The convoy from Indiana reached Leavenworth. bank president Fort Leavenworth was named in the case.
A damp day at Wyns- Wighin Park halted play as a heavy shower washed out the game. Local teams struggled with slick fields and unclear conditions, delaying the outcome and leaving spectators bemused by the soggy affair.
Showers expected Friday night and possibly Saturday. Warmer conditions Friday. Readings show 7 am temperature at 14, noon around 5B, 2 pm about 53. Southerly winds noted across Indiana and adjacent states with showers likely.
A damaged report indicates part of the Occivental Hotel must be torn down after a court order. The front wall and north section show severe instability with engineers noting unsafe conditions. Authorities permit limited repairs for safe access as a pending demolition unfolds.
London April 22 The Port Arthur correspondent of Central News reports the complete destruction of the Japanese column of troops on the Yalu river with details expected momentarily.
Voters prepare for Tuesday and Wednesday primaries with debates slated. Rumors and resignations swirl as Julianapalis native Taviog seeks the governorship amid party faction struggles. Candidates Freidman, Newby, and Metin rally support while withdrawal rumors surface around Dowling and others.
John Downey, renowned diver from Cleveland age 33, died while diving near the Big Four bridge over the Whitewater River close to Valley Junction. His partner Patrick Devere and others attempted rescue as Downey sank during a sixth descent. his body was recovered and shipped to Cleveland for burial.
An old advertisement notes Wilson's Drug Store in Warner Illinois and Maryiands offering a cough and cold remedy. It mentions feeds for horses and a Practical Hatter of Virginia with hats and other goods.
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