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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1904

Page

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Water Pump In Operation In Indianapolis Big 30000 Gallon Engine

The Indianapolis water company activated a 30,000 gallon vertical triple expansion engine to bolster fire protection and pressure at conflagrations. A new building, gunmetal castings, and a design by L K Davis mark the installation, with two 10,000 gallon centrifugal pumps supplying Fall Creek until the aqueduct is flush.

Indianapolis Water Company Monster Mastemiere Indianapolis L. K. Davis Landon Fall Creek Massachusettis Tve B. F. DuBois S. Maryland-st B. Illnois-st. Pirat Massachusetts-ave At &3 Imperial Hotel B. F. McClelan Virginia-ave Washington Capitolave Wells Mfg. Co Wim. Whegel Meridianst Dr. Joseph &, Sorrow Ohio L. St. Brown Lemeke J. O'Bannon Baldwin Block Aix Simpson E. Market-at Finenout & King E. Market-rt Victor N. Delaware At W. Abraham Aneshaennel S. Meridian Trdiana Electrotype Company Pearl St Bell Tone Wilhite E. Wibash St Baker Brow E. Washington Tndlanspalis Warehouse Company Pennsylvania W. J. Batley Wirang Super Lee Anachunetts-Ave Horwes Stow Waren Brothers Togiana

Indianapolis Man Killed in Wreck on Big Four Trains

One man was killed and four injured in a head on collision between two Big Four work trains west of Elizabethtown Hamilton County Indiana. Engineer Patrick Mitchell of Indianapolis and brakemen Frank G Noonan F J Winon William Welsty and Dan Gallivan were injured. The cause remains unknown. Two other Indianapolis men Reginald H Sullivan and W H Robinson were slightly hurt in a Santa Fe wreck at Scranton. Mrs Robert Gray of Florida may be fatally injured.

Cincinnati O Headen Coljistons Elizabethtown Hamilon Counts Tiaridas Patrick Mitchell Inilanapatis Sas Kile Outrigat Frank G. Noonan F. J. Winon William Welsty Dan Gallivan Joe Gover Cincinnati Mitchell Jona Indianapolis Reginald HH. Sullivan Whs BL Robinson Fayvite Sf Santa Fe Scranton Weilnest Cale Merma Robert Gray Plord, II

Complaints Hit Central Avenue Car Line Service

Patrons of the Central Avenue car line complained Thursday that service was below standard with at least two cars removed from the line. One patron said they waited about 18 minutes for a ride, though regular service runs approximately every four minutes.

Centralave. Car

Local ads offer services and bargains across streets

A flood of small notices lists shaves and haircuts, furniture repairs, insurance, photography, laundry, and various goods for sale. Businesses on Massachusetts avenues, Perry Street, and other local addresses advertise secondhand goods, portraits, abstracts, and rental or repair services.

New City Chemist to Be Appointed

Dr Spencer, secretary of health, addresses the works ward seeking a joint meeting to confer with the water company's chemist and arrange a physical investigation. Dr Ferguson continues examining the water, reported still pure. Two new typhoid cases were logged on Thursday including Catherine Rive and William Sheiggert, with Mrs Flin and Alonzo Wivon among the listed local residences.

Spencer Ny Hoo Catherine Rive Merst William Sheiggert Wadnes- May Flin Meridina St Alonzo Wivon

Woman Sues Streetcar for 10000 Damages Over Ditch

Mrs Sarah Murharger sues the Virginare streetcar company claiming a ditch dug along car tracks caused her to fall at night injuring her. She seeks 10000 damages and her husband Raph Murharger sues for 350 for injuries to his wife.

Virgin Sarah Murbarger Hottan

Auto Accident Injures Levy and Stark Near Waverly

Henry Levy son of ex treasurer Leopold Levy and Miss Marie Stark suffered severe injuries when a car went off a deep hill embankment near Waverly. The vehicle overturned trapping Levy and injuring Miss Stark. The crash caused Levy’s leg fracture and left Stark in shock. A separate suit from Bull Filed against Leonard B Bargent in Indianapolis seeks $42 for instruction boarding and supplies.

Henry Levy Marie Stark Leopold Levy Marie Chick Waverly Levy Hes Cware Mighle Misa Clark Bull Christian Brothers’ College, Bt. Louie Leonard B. Bargent Indianapalis Monney Leonard Bargent

Not Enough Patrolmen In Irvington Suburb Claim

Irvington residents complain of only two night officers and one day officer policing four square miles. They say patrols are inadequate to cover Tuxedo, Fifield, and surrounding country, with Burglary spikes and a silent suburb voice for more protection. They urge annexed terms be honored to boost police presence.

Tevington Gover Wit Tenthenl Tuxedo Irvington

Suit to Break His Father's Will

John L. Plummer petitions to invalidate the 1904 will of Kiran Phimme, alleging his father was not of sound mind and that heirs including Hirem A. Plummer benefited improperly. The suit seeks to declare the will void and reallocate an estate valued around $1.6 million, contending real and personal properties were unequally distributed.

Jay Iva Hiram

Falcon Comet Court Sees Judge Lenient On Fine

A garbled court note shows Judge Whallon in Falcon comet on a Thursday hearing a drunken charge. The judge reduced the usual penalty to 35 dollars plus coats and days in the workhouse, reflecting a lenient approach.

Cuftly Anid Dames Dixon Whallon Falcon Comet Phuraday

Shively Elected Supreme Chancellor by Knights of Pythias

The Knights of Pythias supreme lodge chose Charles B. Shively of Richmond Indiana as supreme chancellor in a unanimous vote. The report notes Tracy B. Rani and references The Union National Bank with William J. Richarde as president seeking business.

Louisville Union National Bank Nome William J. Richarde

Insults at President Stir Tempers in National Tensions

Fragments describe a chaotic scene with threats against the president and widespread violence. Reports mention mobs and killings, with white supremacist groups forming and attacking Black residents. A grotesque note claimed to be from the assailants and officials vow to punish the perpetrators as unrest spreads.

Church in Court Again Over Meeting Noise

The colored Church of the Young God faced a peace disturbance charge after a restraining order was served. Judge Whallon ruled the meeting noisy and fined preacher Mrs Waller and her husband ten dollars each. appeal planned. A separate note mentions a book distribution and a forthcoming band appearance at Fairbank with the Canadian Bellvite group.

Elwrch Dude Wratten

Princess Ward Keeps Vows Amid Odd Wedding Feats

Account of a royal wedding in London with Princess Aline Ward and a mystery suitor. Witnesses attend as a pompous ceremony unfolds. After the vows the couple depart for Paris, amid unusual remarks on the events and attendees.

London Chimas Aline Ward Bitchien Pamded Paris

Local Mischief and Notices From The Area

Fragmented notices describe a vaudeville prop dispute with a large knife echoing in a street scene. Reports detail a riot at Zeigter and a buckshot injury during a political clash. A Georgia land deal seeks stock cancellation amid misrepresentation claims. Diamond prices and sales messaging appear from J P Mullally Jeweler at Monument Place.

Five Burglaries Reported on South Side Amid Break-ins

Early Thursday morning burglars entered five southeast city homes. Sloan at 56 Fort South had a gold watch and jewel case with rings stolen. Courtney at 433 B South St lost a gold watch gloves a charm and $4. Tallentire at 15 East St found $17 missing and suspects tied to the same gang. The robbers ransacked Tallentire’s home and consumed food before fleeing. neighbors Miller and Tyner on nearby Lord Street heard noises but no one was harmed.

Pr TL W.T. Tallenttre I 5 East-st John Miller Lord St Wes Tyner

Speed Misjudgment Linked To Fatal Crossing Crash

Testimony shows train crew had no clear speed limits or instructions at the crossing. Engineers and fireman described watching signals as the auto, moving about nine to ten miles per hour, approached. the collision killed Frank J. Sieen. Witnesses placed the vehicle’s approach and loss of view at the crossing.

Freman TL & D. Trav Frank J. Sieen Corsner Dunlavy Thursdas Koward J. Dodge Harrison, CO Moe Ensige Flen J. Warner Highlindeave Arciteat Parkway-ave Albert Hurkuich Joy Biles Tate

Fan System Proposed for School Ventilation Sparks Labor Strife

A heated dispute over ventilating methods for a new city school builds centers on a proposed steam fan system. Workers walked out amid claims of nonunion hires and a closed shop policy violation. Farrell defends hiring practices while planning to replace striking crew with nonunion workers, with a conference set for Thursday night.

Éxteria S. Farrell Diacusa Farrell Utton Steanitters’ Union Lila

Fire damages Monon yard car in furniture blaze

Firefighters battled an eight hour blaze in a Monon yards car loaded with used upholstery fabric seed. The fire alarm arrived at midnight. crew dumped a second carload of grass to ease the smoke and heat. Firemen finally extinguished the flames Thursday morning.

St. P Monon Twenfet

Rainy weather eases across the state with sporadic showers

The Thursday morning rain was light and scattered with brief downpours in spots, little impact on schedules and a claim that rain may return within six days. Weather forecaster Bryche Thareday notes continued unsettled conditions through the week, while notices report W F P Biotham Co suspending brokers. Mr and Mrs Fred E Barrett plan a few weeks away visiting Atlantic City and New York.

Posaibbe Werther Fred E. Barrett Atlantic City New York

Weather and divorce notice mix in Indiana area report

Threatening weather with occasional showers likely Thursday night and Friday slowly rising temperatures. 7 am 60, noon 74, 2 pm 78. Local showers possible with brisk winds. In divorce news WHI Monfort seeks divorce from Mary Allee citing noncooperation.

Indiana Wiarm EL Monfort Mary Allee Inis

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