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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1904
Page
1
An exposed wire near a leaky gas meter sparked an explosion at 9 a m Saturday in Palmyra flats 12 East Market Street. The blast blew meters in adjacent quarters, filling the building with gas and smoke as residents fled, and the fire department and gas company worked to shut off the supply.
At Belt railroad shops master mechanic O H Jackson owns a large cat. The mother cat gave birth to five kittens ten days earlier. A nest of five young rats was found in a sand bed and placed with the cat. Instead of eating them the cat nursed and cared for the orphans, nursing them under her fur and guarding them. Two of the rats died, one by a trap, another shortly after, but three remain under the cat’s fostering care. The gesture contrasts with her reputation as a skilled ratter kept to control pests at the stockyards.
HTE Kil led: Iron Mountain No 38 from Hotiain passenger springs Ark. was ditched at Kimmswick Mo Saturday, five passengers killed and a number injured. Six passenger coaches overturned. Relief line sent from St. Louis. Among the dead are engineer Kailey master mechanic aber and the mail clerk. Train in charge of conductor John Austin who escaped with minor injuries. A defective switch derailed the train.
Branson, April 30. Mistaken for a burglar Capers Folk shot and fatally wounded his mother Henrietta Folk at their home.
District Democratic chair Joseph T. Fanning refused to discuss district politics on Saturday. Returning from a Pacific slope lodge tour, he said he had no time to think about politics and would not comment. He noted the congressional convention would not be called until after the first state Democratic convention. Fanning was surprised by inquiries and expressed optimism about defeating Congressman Overstreet this fall.
A Friday night mob flooded the Laur Mee female minstrel group in Trwin PA after a performance. Men and boys bought all the men in the audience and pelted the performers with eggs as they fled through streets to safety. Two troupe members sought refuge in a restaurant. police protected them. By Saturday merchants cleaned eggs from sidewalks as the crowd dispersed.
A heavy Yalu river engagement is reported with sixteen thousand Japanese forces crossing the river to attack thirty thousand Russians in strong fortifications. Rumors say the Japanese were reinforced and the battle continues. Russian officers suffered heavy losses as their conspicuous uniforms marked them.
Washington April 30 State department officials report a great battle on the Yalu river ending in a complete Japanese victory. Details are scarce but it is known the Japanese dealt the Russians a terrific defeat with fearful Russian losses.
In Rising Sun Indiana on Monday the Ohio County circuit court opens with Judge Downey presiding. Defendants James Gillespie Mrs Belle Bernard Myron Barbour and Carrs Barbour face murder charges in the Elisabeth Gillespie case. Prosecution and defense claim readiness for trial as Coles leads defense and judge orders jurors drawn. Gillespie health and spirits noted. other defendants listed.
In a Denver and Rio Grande Passenger coach near Sargent on a Friday night a group attacked William Wardjon and others during a Colorado ene strike. Wardjon survived but suffered head injuries. the assailants fled as a train paused for supper. A separate death in Wilde on April 3 4 involved Mrs. Nathaniel Preston dying after a distressing scene and a later collapse, attributed to apoplexy.
MEMPHIS April 2 Wic Harahan assistant general manager of the Minors Central railroad announces plans to spend between 250000 and 300000 immediately to extend and improve the car shops in Memphis.
Four people were severely scalded when a Sultan tank of coffee exploded inside a building at the World’s Fair grounds on Saturday afternoon. Charles Goodrich may die from injuries. Other victims named are E N Statler Louis Rosenbloom and Alive Doyle.
Chicago April 34 Labor scene contrasts with May Day past as workers press for renewals of existing agreements not wage increases. Employers, citing the presidential campaign, refuse to sign old contracts in advance, signaling no large strikes feared.
Russian reports state Japanese columns march from Yongampho toward Wiju while Vladivostok fleet returns to port after a near encounter with Japanese warships. Japanese troops resisted, surrender denied, and a Russian torpedo strike followed. Locals note ongoing patrols along the Korean coast amid rising tension.
A Toledo man John W. Martin killed his wife with laudanum and then died by gas. He left a confession blaming past misdeeds at the city water works and arranged his estate with James Mack and Charlee Meissner. Authorities note alleged long running financial schemes and possible mine ties.
Gaspard Faithant, age unknown, wandered from his Wax Homes residence about 1 a m Friday and has not been seen since Saturday. The mother, widowed, is frantic as the health of the boy remains poor. Previous elusions involved an older boy luring him to a military school and cadet dreams. He may have headed toward Centerville or a visit with a relative. On a prior incident he threw a carmbecoh striking a bay, whose mother warned arrests. He wore knee trousers, a slack shirt, blue coat, and a brown plush cap.
Deputy coroner Dunlavey investigates the deaths of Martha Park and Leona Williams both found in their homes and pronounced dead after arrival at City hospital. Doctor says uraemic poisoning indicated, but full investigation needed prior to prosecution.
The Big Four ticket known as the Rus Four comprising Hugh Dougherty William H. Irien Gilbert V. Mengies and Thomas Taxcar may represent the party at the national convention. They could be instructed to vote for William R Hearst or for Parker depending on convention dynamics and Hearst strength possibly altering the nomination outcome.
County auditor Clark calls a special county council meeting for Tuesday May 3 to consider an appropriation to repair road and bridge damage. Surveyor Klaussman has not completed the estimate but it will exceed 690 dollars. The board plans to revisit the White River and Fail Creek bridge issue and will insist on discretion for choosing the best bridge under all circumstances.
An Oklahoma tragedy reports Jacob F Muller in Guthrie shooting his wife and stepmother in a jealous act, admitting the crime after failing to curb his son’s attentions to his bride. Also noted are a Petersburg airship claim by Captain Rutgenski and a building plan to cap upper hotel stories. Casual ads and local business blurbs conclude the item.
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