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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1904

Page

2

Rivalry Over Love Ignites Shootout Wounding Bystander

Two rivals for a girl's affection exchanged fire Friday night in a direct shootout. A misdirected bullet struck Mrs. Gustavus A. Wurgter Jr. in the thigh, seriously wounding her as bystanders watched. Leon Metaull, Ruth Reynolds, and Ray Browning were involved. Browning and McCauil were arrested after the incident. Both men deny firing first. Mrs. Wurgter was taken to Dr J Fletcher for treatment.

Gustavus A. Wurgter, Jr Leon Metaull New York Rr Claypool Ruth Reynolds Meridian St Misa Reynolds Meridian McCarty Sts Ray Browning Madison-ave Storlea Browning

TABOR PARTY To form New Ministry In Australia

Labor leader Watson was asked to form a new ministry to replace the federal cabinet after its resignation following a Labor party amendment on arbitration of labor disputes affecting state workers. Flood at Galveston reports 2.2 inches of rain in three hours causing widespread flooding. World’s Fair Baby Dead in St Louis after three days from inanition, death noted among the Filipina quarter tribe with little sorrow.

Melbourne Australia Watson Galveston Tex ST. Louie Neéerito

Rioting Expected After Hungary Rail Strike Unfolds

Budapest April 2 authorities plan to fill 5000 non union posts left by striking railroad workers after rejection of government terms. Rioting appears likely as tensions rise.

Budapest

Amateur game opens at Spring Lake park on Arbor Day weekend

Baseball at Spring Lake features Greenfield vs Indianapolis Duesseldorfers in an amateur sensor opening Sunday April 44. Arbor Day observances noted with celebrations across city schools Friday.

Spring Lake Spring Lake Park Greenfield Indianapolis Duesseldorfers

Mine Killed 2 Russians in Port Arthur Harbor

St. Petersburg reports Viceroy Alexeiff wires that Lieut. Pell and 2 sailors were killed while laying mines in Port Arthur harbor. One mine exploded near the stern of the boat. Japanese forces are massing nearby Wij. Rumors claim an assassination attempt on General Kuropatkin at Ninhehuang.

ST. Petersburg Alexleff Lieut Pell Port Arthur Wij Uwe Dlegal Kurupatkin Ninehwang

Trolley Car Tragedy Amid Night Crash

A trolley car jumped the track in near darkness, rolling down an embankment. Motorman Dietre escaped injury by leaping clear. Conductor Hosmer broke a leg. Volet perished along with August Pohl, two other conductors were bruised, as Delta car crept to a wrecked halt in Cincinnati.

Dietre Hosmer Volet Innati

Indiana Medics Graduate Ceremony Highlights Local Event

The Medical College of Indiana awarded degrees Friday night at English’s Opera House. Two graduates were Miss Helene Wanhe and Mrs. Lay AP Atenam. Principal address by W. fs. Garrison, president of Butler University, with degrees conferred by Addie son C. Harris, president of the University of Indianapolis.

Medical College of Indiana Opera House Helene Wanhe Lay AP Atenam W. Fs. Garrison Butler University Addieson C. Harris University of Indianapolis

Local Indiana Notes Stirring with Fire, Falls, and Moves

A rough Indiana digest reports a 47 000 fire at Shipshewsna and 19 000 street paving in Summitville. A 1200 school building to be built at Huntingbore. A Friday barn strike near Kokomo kills four steers and seven hogs. Vandalism hits Mt Vernon with a large blue glass window broken. Democratic delegates districting shows Hearstotn predominance. Western district houses dubbed dirty six destroyed by fire. Grandma Ruthermel and Sol Milton report two quina placements this winter. Judge John S Larry transport drank half a pint of gasoline by mistake. Fire destroys the Travis Emmick elevator in Toledo at New Haven amid suspected arson. Two unidentified bodies found near Weisburg may be murder victims. Heavily noted families include Hendersons of Iva and a 210 pound father with a 12 year old son. William Dnutty and three sons plan Ireland trip, sailing from Queenstown. Buffy returns to Ireland with three children after wife’s death.

Laporte Shipshewsna Summitville Huntingbore Kokomo Mt Vernon Sheth Toledo New Haven Weisburg Henderson Iva Tinton Township Dahnsen County Hen Gereon William Dnutty Marion Will Son New York Ireland Saturd Duffy Queenstown Buffy Sur

Explosion at Weiner & Co Culibery Factory Kills Ten

A Springfield like incident at the Weiner and Co hardware plant on Mechanic Street leaves ten dead and about twenty injured. The blast collapsed walls and roof, trapping workers including onlookers. Fire department and ambulance crews rushed to the scene, coordinating rescues as Chief Engineer Kirsted led efforts from the rubble.

WARK Nod Tives Ory Tom A& Fink Sam Roves Hyn Sreand

Will Hold Monthly Meetings of Friendly Sons

Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick met at the Knights of Columbus hall Friday to plan monthly gatherings. E. P. Clancy Joe McGetrigan and Capt. C J Murphy were named to a committee for the next meeting.

Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Knight S of Columbus E. P. Clancy Joe. McGetrigan Capt C. J. Murphy

April Be Careful Help for Consumptives Promoted

April is urged as a risky month for consumptives and a time to see Speers for N J Port Grape Wine, claimed to prolong lives especially for weakly persons. The notice announces cheap Coronist Rates from March 1 to April 30 by Union and Southern Pacific, with one way second class to California, Oregon, Washington and Idaho from Chicago to coast at 3 dollars, and from St Louis or New Orleans at 30 dollars, plus free seating in cars. For details contact W H Connor, general agent, Cincinnati.

Speers N. J Union Southern Pacific California Oregon Washington Idaho Chicago Pacific Coast St Louis New Orleans W. H. Connor Cincinnati

Special Trains to California From Chicago in April

Special trains to San Francisco and Los Angeles depart Chicago and points east on April 20 and 27. Round trip fares are $50 with a $39 rate from Chicago area. Stops include Denver Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City with several side trips. Tickets valid on the Overland Limited and through daily trains via the double track Chicago to Missouri River route. For itineraries write W B Kniskern 435 Winest Cincinnati Ohio.

San Francisco Los Angles Chicago Union Pacific & North-Western Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake City Missouri River W. B. Kniskern Cincinnati Ohio

Oldest Postal Employee Jon D Strassburg

Louisville April notices honor Jon D Strassburg the longtime Louisville post office worker noted as the oldest postal employee in the United States at age M and in service 11 years since starting March 1 18. The item blends tribute with an ad for Head's Sarsaparite and family remedies, rail line schedules, and a travel offer with local prices and times.

Jonn D. Strassburg Louisville John B. Bamesbury

Map of the World with Far East features edition

Beautiful heavy paper map 42 by 64 inches mounted on rollers edges bound in eteth showing new island possessions Trans Siberian Railway Pacific Ocean ca lice Tollway Maea and other features of Japan China Manchuria Korea and the Far East sent on receipt of cents in stamps by W BR Kniskeen P T M Chicago Northwestern Ivy Chicago Ut

Trans-Siberian Railway Pacific Ocean Calice Japan China Manchuria Korea Far East W. BR. Kniskeen P.T. M Chicago & Northwestern Ivy Chicago

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