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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1904

Page

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Actress Sentences Murderer of Her Mother to Life

Winifred Header, actress, helped expose Charles W Graves who was found guilty of first degree murder. The victim was his wife and mother of Miss Reader. Jury verdict: life sentence. Graves reportedly threatened his wife and choked her, then burned the body to conceal the crime. Medical experts testified death occurred before the fire.

Des Moines Apri Winifred Header Charles W. Graves Graves Miss Reader Haly

The Grasp by Gar Sasi Reid opens in Sun next Monday

The Sun will publish the opening chapter of The Grasp a romance set in the era of a wooden legged dictator in Mexico. The tale promises love romance and intrigue, a rare treat for readers. Washington reports Assistant Attorney General Robb says taking bets on races violates the law. The decision concerns a Western investment enterprise.

Gar Sasi Reid Baxnta Anna Mexico Washington Altomey Robb

Airship venture ends with drift after engine failure

Baltwin, weranaut, attempted a dirigible ascent near Gyeth with the lat foot vessel. After about ten minutes in the air the engine failed and the craft drifted southward. He landed near Blankine, Slightly injured, the inventor was assisted. Separately a special train wreck in Grantville, Kansas, injured no one seriously as cars toppled but no fatalities reported.

San Francisc Baltwin Weranaut Gyeth Vlaing Ie Rakisin Blankine Kansas City Mel Tnies Pacife Cnagh Grantville Kas Brinkerhoff Assisant Palmer Ore

Kirk Saved 1400 From Safe Blowers In Grocery Robbery

Two robbers blew the safe at Kirk and Sullivan's grocery in Broad Ripple early Saturday. They removed the lock and used dynamite, escaping with the safe's contents while bystanders heard the blast. A partial reward to the police was offered as investigators traced tracks to Indianapolis.

Broad Ripple Trustee Kirk & Sullivan Clarence Kira Charles Johnson Sica Indianapolis Gus Barthel Hesson Kirk Chiscag Parristes Johnson Aidening

Death by Own Action Shocks Porto Rico Official

Fred V Martin United States immigration commissioner for Porto Rico died by his own action in San Jan Puerto Rico on a Saturday after illness. He had been appointed from Indiana. In Chicago Joseph Khasi and Felix Wakoski both twenty years old of Milwaukee were crushed to death in a boxcar while stealing a route. Their bodies were found mangled in planks. Tours de la Metanderiv and dehy Bs e Baumont wallets were found des in oeding Wahashare hotel after asphyxiation during the night with a gas jet turned on.

San Jan P. R Fred V Martin United States Porto Rico Nero Martin Indiana Chicago Avril S Joseph Khasi Felix Wakoski Hays Milwaukea Milwaukey Penfield Candusis Man Shank Moe Hanry Durbis Durbin Hanly Grant County Claude N. Martin Marion Poller Board Taylor Thomas Mull Manila Gay Durbin Cant Beott Ladoga Soldiers’ Homes Capt Sentr Manly Wanty Eavant Lockwand Dorbin Attics Bins

Man Runs Across Tracks In May Street Accident

A man named Ren Thompson was struck by a trolley car near the corner of May Street and Columbia Avenue. He suffered chest and right shoulder injuries and was taken to a nearby dispensary and ambulance hub for care. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon, and details of his presence on the track remain unclear.

Columbia-ave Thompson Nesp Jersey Masachusette-ave Ren Thompson el F. Nierman TlUnolast

Infant death and grief move Indianapolis police

A lifeless infant is laid in a small white coffin at Indianap olis Union Station after a family from Terre Haute travels with a carrier to seek aid. Police officers rally to help, donating money and organizing a funeral dress for the child, while the mother and father receive support from the community and caringly carried to Mount Jackson for burial.

Ant Jacob Anderson Indianape R Anderson Xtuiva Uso Anderson Terre Haute Columbus Ion Cumberland Thie City Childern Totenler Henny Weod Mr. Nterman Police Johnnie Ehl Cain Rangaton Vna

Church Rules All in Utah Face Polygamy Debate

A witness during a hearing described widespread opposition within the Utah church community to polygamy. The testimony argued polygamy is the worst feature of the church, likening it to un-American control and criticizing church authority over members and business ventures.

Utah Juigno

Weather outlook with warm temps and possible storms this weekend

Partly cloudy conditions return Saturday night and Sunday with possible thunder showers and continued warmth. Morning 7 a.m. temperature around 50s, noon around 74, 2 p.m. near 75. Showers and possible thunderstorms in Indiana area accompanied by fresh southerly winds. Engagement and jewelry ads interrupt the forecast with local shop promotions.

Indiana Atea

Marion County delegates pick for governor staged race

Amid busy primaries for the Republican State Convention, William L. Taylor supporters claim a strong Indianapolis delegation. Ward 9 and Ward 1 produced pivotal votes with anti-Taylor slates. other wards named delegates who may shift allegiance to Taylor then Hanly.

Republic William L. Taylor Taylor St A Hanly William T. Taylor Tcket James Billingsley Ward Robert Lepour Joan F. O'Donnell Lucius Wilson Elmer J. Miller John Caster Willan Ahstom Albert W. Maitlard Une We Meroriall George R. Parks Pearson Mendenbadd

Juror in Damages Case Taken Ill

Henry Karp of 05 8 State Street, juror in the damages suit Elizabeth Schwarts vs William B Lane, fell ill during deliberations. The case had been in court over 24 hours with no verdict on damages, Judge Carter ordered the jury back to continue. The defendant defaulted for not answering. Juror Earp was ill for several days and suffered a heart attack. Doctor Culver attended.

Henry Karp State St Elizabeth Schwarts William B. Lane Carter Juree Earp Blm Culver Han

W Washington Street Bridge Nears Opening

The W Washington Street bridge is nearly complete with one roadway set between streetcar rails. A temporary guard rail is being erected and the bridge will soon open for traffic. Presidential nominations were sent in Saturday for senior military posts and Porto Rico executives.

W. Washingtonest

Rooker May Accept Candidacy For Congress

W A Rooker may accept the Democratic nomination for Congress. He told The Sun that if the convention is held within 20 days he will accept. District chairman Fanning plans to return to Indiana and call the primary. The piece notes strong Republican sentiment in Marion County and discusses Overstreet’s waning administration support.

Willant V. Rooker Congress Rooker SUN Charles Clark Joseph T. Fanning Tndlana Polis Primarion Me. Rooker Rome Becker AVN Overstreet Averstreet

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