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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1904

Page

2

Cowles to Return to Vaudeville Singing

Eugene Cowles announces plans to sing in vaudeville for the coming season after receiving notice of a contract closure. He explains he will, for two months, perform at a leading vaudeville theater. plans include roles beyond his operatic work and a new venture in musical comedy.

Eugene Cowles Fairing Emi Sud Jobe Wiggent Uaiwells Mark Lafayette CHV Iran

Judge Whallon Objects to Knucks in Police Court

Judge Whallon voices strong opposition to carrying knucks in court, warning anyone appearing on such a charge will face penalties. Alvert Taxkot was tried and fined 10 dollars plus costs for possession.

Whallon Wiel Whallon Kag Alvert

Walter Mathewa play The Stain of Kot at Park

A fragmentary notice discusses a Walter Mathewa play titled The Stain of Kot, noting a revised version by Féngtek with changes to the cast and roles. It mentions Bard and a cast including Florence Leslie, Merion Hyde, and Tognery in an emotional rendering and singing.

Walter Mathewa Gomer Tingker Tognery Mr. Tossick Merion Hyde

City weighs water pressure fix amid costly dye plan

City officials consider buying self testing devices and pipes to verify water pressure, amid claims of widespread weakness. The water company franchise outlines standards, but citizens question whether current pressure meets requirements. An audit plan may use pressure readings to identify where deficiencies exist.

Disgrace and death amid war era incidents abroad

A jumble of historical items reports James Curran a silversmith and veteran of Boer War dying by suicide in Brooklyn lodgings after serving in a unit wiped out at Ladysmith. The piece also notes political shifts, price surges for crabs, and naval maneuvers with the torpedo boat Storer involved in a collision.

James Curran Boer Arith Brooklyn Conan Metind Great Brign Pune Ladysmith Cape Town Amelia Geoarth Cleon Cay Diamrave

First Cars Whizz Through Gotham Colossal Subway

New York announces the opening of the underground railroad subway with the first train sent through the line amid secrecy. Officials report 340,000 dollars in funds, a 15 dollar Belmont contribution, and a planned city takeover of operations after completing the line. Elevation improvements and power car deliveries are outlined with expected rapid completion.

Gotham New York New Underground Railroad City Hall Tarlem

Undercity Hall Station Disaster and Bridge Extension

A mangled report describes a blast at City Hall Station injuring workers and damaging track and posts. McDonald estimates the line carries about 1,000 passengers daily. a future extension to Brooklyn is planned to improve service and carry more riders.

Ataris Sicily McDonald Wrooklyn Ruad Lewin

Alfred Knapp Ready to Die Confesses No Accomplice

In Columbus a stranger, arrested early Friday, asserts no accomplices in multiple crimes and asks if any others were implicated. He reportedly expresses willingness to face death after a prayer led by his sister and mentions Dayton, Kentucky connections.

Sieter Columbus Altre Lille Wenzel Dayton Ackert

Girl Wins Suit in Church Court

A Dunkard Church ruling favored a plaintiff who claimed she was injured in a wedding prelude. The court ordered Lewis Himee to pay damages or face further action. The decision, reached by church members, noted the plaintiff lacked health to undertake male duties and emphasized church ethics.

Lewis Himee Dunkard Church Byina Enider Agatnet Imay Dunkards Chureh Ivy Laws Teeter Himes Raney

Townships and wedding items from La Porte Indiana convention notes

War of candidates and rotating officers mark the township democratic convention at Maronia hall with Roth and Neff advancing on first ballots. A wooded wedding near Pinckay, Danette, Mary Young and Francis Herman De Groat wed under clergyman Rev. Charles H. Lice as Anti-Saloon League members attend. The American Anti-J drunken league set for Columbus Ohio with speakers Flattlefeld Woolley and Risnell among others. Jack Roberts is fined in police court for wife beating and weapons charges with costs.

Center Township Maronia Hall Wolby County George Roth Oustee James E. Derry FexcOr Jugies A. Tardalt Dr. Stucky Naeph Cailler James Sullivan Vieweludman Juin P. Leyenderker Wyetary George Page Henry Biddle Treen Laporte Ind Ava Pincake Mary BE Danette Francis Herman de Groat Superior Charles H. Lice Catearo Columbus Ae Flattlefeld Malnes John GQ Woolley Chicago Howard J. Risnell New York Jack Roberts

Matrimonial Library at Chicago University

A university library exhibit presents a collection titled Matrimonial Library at Chicago University. Curated by Berinpadichine Pecan Annortacion, Aing B.A., the display traces information from ancient times to modern science, highlighting the quest for knowledge across civilizations. The 1700 entry volume and 17 books are stored in Cobb Hall's shedas section, named the incremental department. The initiative, tied to George KB Howard, features historical essays and scholarly curiosities gathered worldwide.

Berinpadichine Pecan Annortacion Curago Aing Phureday George KB. Howard

Marriage Proof Fight Over Fortune In Cleveland News

A Cleveland woman known as Mrs. Gee Fleming seeks respect to prove marriage to her late husband Fleming to claim a fortune. Fleming, a city leader, denies remarriage. sisters of Fleming challenge estate and wills. The case promises a dramatic dispute among prominent locals as the large estate is at stake. Four killed in Chicago trolley-train crash. Five injured in Massachusetts streetcar crash. Amateur night at Unique theater features top acts. A Cleveland fire destroys convey company property and horses. Patent medicines remain scarce with only three in the country.

Srurg Ang Kenora Dian Juta Wyan Cleveland Gee, Fleming Fleming Providence

Tragedy at Ranch Party Ends in Bear Attack Fatality

A party at George Youne's ranch near St Bes faced tragedy when a bear charged during breakfast. Miss Niedringhaus shot the bear, killing it, but the event led to a fatal proceed. Police report Albert Kozsko was charged after an ensuing confrontation and attempted flight from the scene.

Mein Manel Niedringhaus St Bes George Youne Aera Sly Bear Witer Misa Nwelringhaus

Boy Dies After Daring Plank Walk Across Court

Dayton Aug 18 Frederick Dells sixteen fell from the sixth floor of the VU B publishing company building while peers urged a banner plank across the court. He was in the weed engraving department. Crushed by a passing trolley car, he died soon after. Conductor Cronk and several others were hurt.

Dayton Murray Acros Iyaldleg Cate Yoong Qeip Rosa Cronk Andumeson Rouke St. John’s Juanita

Harness of all deacrptions & Nitius, 37 Momchment p'tee

Fragmented listing details sulfur discovery at Kettle Creek with mineral vent and shaft plans, plus mentions of a Lafayette man injured but not seriously, and various travel and railway promotional items from The North-Western Line and Chicago & Northwestern Ry. The garbled OCR compiles advertisements, travel rates, and misc. notices.

Momchment P'Tee Heagen Milwaukee Madisen Waukesha Green Lake Devile Lake Gogebic Ashland Barquette Superior Duluth St. Paul Minneapolis Northwest W. B. Kniskern N. W. Ry Chicago

Your Summer Outing Idea Promotes Recreation

A short promotional note urges Brain workers to take a week or more for recreation to break monotony. It suggests an inexpensive, enjoyable option at an unspecified Water trip. It promises close accommodations and reasonable rates, directing readers to A & Bchantz, oft. Mgr, Detroit, Mich.

Maidea Avery Way A & Bchantz Mgr Detruth Mick

Bowling League Organized Amid Regional Restructuring

The ndaornels bowling league reorganized across the state, with Wednelly and other clubs entering a season at Ko-wirebid. A M-wtates tin ge alist Wanded led by Collarry Ro Smich presided as president. several sides posted records as teams competed for standings.

Ndaornels Bowling League Waled Grebanls Collatt Wednelly Mids Clube Ptt

Indiana Union Traction Time Card Summary

Indianap olis to Logansport division trains operate with limited services. Note times range from early morning to late evening with departures from the corner of Kentucky and Capitol avenues. Key stops include Anderson and Muncie areas, reflecting a fragmented timetable with various am and pm slots.

Indianapolis Logansport NM An Kentucky Capith Ave

Indianapolis & Northwestern Traction timetable update

Timetable No 6 effective August 1 shows limited trains serving Lafayette Crawfordsville and Frankfort with specified morning and evening departures. Local service to Lafayette Frankfort and Crawfordsville runs hourly thereafter with noted time points and a waiting-room at the office in Indianapolis. General Manager Reynolds and General Agent Norviel sign the update.

Lafayette Sr A Crawfordavitle Frankfort Crawfordaville Crowrardaine Si W. Mary- Jondst Reynolds D. Norviel

Indianapol is Eastern Railway Greenfield Line Services

General Office reports from Meridian and Indianapolis detailing Greenfield and intermediate stations train times. Weekday service starts early with cars at 6:35 am then every hour until evening, linking New Castle Richmond Lima Darton Cincinnati Columbus and central Ohio. Sunday hourly service runs from 8:55 am to 6:50 pm. Express cars to Greenfield run in morning and afternoon with specific arrivals and departures.

Indianapolis & Eastern Railway Igreenfield Meridian Georginsts Greenfield Kolgustowt Greentivia New Castle Ichmond Lima Darton Cincinnati Columbua Ohio Richmond Ohio Pointe DW A Depard

Southern Traction Company Passenger Schedule

Through passenger cars run from Indianapolis to Columbus via Southport Greenwood Whiteland Franklin Amity Edinburg Taylorsville and Columbus with first car at 6:00 a.m. and hourly departures thereafter. Through cars to Greenwood and immediate points, special service to Yauveine at 10 and 11:15 p.m. From Georgia and Mart ohaim, Franklin departures at 9:2 a.m. and 3:5 a.m.

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