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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1904
Page
1
Refugees from Port Arthur report Japanese forces have captured all forts. They claim a position between Golden Hill and the town and that Japanese troops have reached Asia residence. Preparations for celebration of the fall of the Blartar of the east are noted.
A Shanghai telegram reports Japanese squadron anchored before Wo nning and destroyers entering Shanghai harbor. The Russian cruiser Axkald and torpedo boat destroyer Grosmol lie in port disabled after an earlier sea encounter. General Kuropatkin’s forces retreat from Ling Yang in Manchuria.
The shore court found the British steamer Bio wan was sunk without just cause after hearing evidence on July 1 in Pigeon bay. The Hipsang belonged to the Hindu China navigation company and was torpedoed by a Russian torpedo boat. Russians argued the ship tried to flee. The captain testified engines were stopped when she went down.
Acting Secretary Adee cables Washington from New York to Pekin asking for more light on Chinese neutrality and the Shanghai and Che Foo incidents. No action until reply. US gunboat Alva sent from Woosung to Che Foo may carry dispatches to reinforce Cincinnati and Frolic. Rumors of Japanese officers and sailors abroad near Cho bra, possibly planning an attack on the Russian wireless station amid protests from the Japanese about the Russian role.
Chicago court records reveal Henry Sidders acknowledged hugging Emma Anderson so tightly that her arm broke and a rib fractured, while Emma Elton testified he bit a piece from her cheek during the kiss. Wherritt corroborated the hugging claim as the main act of violence.
Senator Fairbanks plans a busy speaking tour, leaving this week for Vermont then Kansas, back east to Maine, and returning to speak further. He is taking it easy at home, not receiving many visitors, while Jerry Matthews and his secretaries handle the heavy correspondence.
Democrats in county committees discuss Frank P. Baker's challenge to Levi P. Harlan for Congress. Baker insists on his nomination while declining a ticket deal to retire. The piece notes rising tension within the party as supporters rally behind his candidacy. In a separate item, laborer G. Trista fell from a streetcar near Mount Jackson, suffering a fractured skull and serious injuries. he was taken to City hospital.
In New York on August 2 Tony Barboni, 25, stabbed his brother Frederick to death after a bottle broke his skull and a stiletto was driven 20 times. He attempted to choke the life from Frederick as police intervened. Tony and his wife and children faced coroner's inquest and arraignments while others were held as witnesses.
Weather forecast notes fair and rising temperatures with a Tuesday night and Wednesday warmth. A juvenile court scene recounts Jerry Maurier confessing to bicycle theft and a judge’s involvement. The report also mentions cyclist George Leander’s fatal accident near Paris and a divorce petition filed by Lula Ware amid state life improvements and painting work.
A dealer, J. P. Mullally of 2 Monument Place, markets a $40 Diamond bought six years ago as a rising asset. He claims demand for diamonders is increasing while supply is flat and prices are rising, noting wear grows into money for the owner.
A telegram to Secretary Downing offers a match race between Dan Rand Dariel formerly Lady Wander and Shae he beard met. Indiana track followers expect the Hula mare to draw crowds if the great Dan Rand Dariel competes, rated among the top six horses last season.
Tuesday and Wednesday nearly all retailers will attend the big grocers picnic at the state fair grounds. A variety of amusements, races, music from the Indianapolis military band, and dancing will entertain attendees. The event offers prizes including a handsome gold watch for the most popular salesman.
A judge named Hrentanan scheduled a decision on restraining the lodging of men at the stockyards. The judge heard arguments Tuesday and announced a ruling to be delivered Wednesday morning. The hearing also concerned an injunction related to the same matter.
Marie Hathaway 31 B Washington st faced assault with intent to kill charges after cutting friend Russie Oerich with a knife during a playful moment. Oerich testified the wound was accidental and Hathaway was discharged as a dear friend kissed her in gratitude.
Walter Hancock of Clay City Indiana says he jumped a train just to ride a cattle guard to go home. An officer found him and arrested him at the station. The judge released him due to lack of funds and uncertainty about his route home. Mrs Katherine Ross seeks a divorce claiming her husband ignored her illness and refused medical care.
East Chicago shows a high saloon density with one for every 55 residents, among 4,835 active saloons statewide. Lake County reports the largest urban concentration, Vanderburgh and Floyd counties follow in per capita terms, while Whiting and Hammond also host one saloon per many residents. Some counties report none, amid reform-era concerns over temperance and local politics.
Oliver Harding and Jona Campbell, both colored, were fined for assault and battery after a clash in which Campbell alleged Harding struck him and Harding claimed Campbell bit his toe about a square inch. Miss Henry frightened almost to death by a human skeleton prank, later revealed as a joke connected to a medical student.
A garbled report describes a morning of music heard near the health department and court basement as commissioners hold a session. Jub Meo reper and Herbert Joiner react to strange sounds during Juvenile Court proceedings. Teachers' institute attendance rises, with an address by Bryan of the state university promised later.
Alexander Resiy files a complaint seeking damages for $1 after alleging the conductor threatened him and refused change until a fare was paid. He says the conductor swore at him and prevented a transfer while the car paused at the corner of Washtigon and CH Aguests in Irvington.
After repeated appeals and protests, construction started on Obin Street between Pennsylvania and Me Hdian-mis. About 30 workers with a concrete machine began work on the corner of Pennsylvania and Chrosts, moving quickly along the section.
Secretary Wilson reports President Mitchell expected to arrive by Sept 1. Miners hail his Europe trip as successful and foresee improved labor conditions in the United States from his experiences with the labor question. (By Berippe Meineerein Association.) NEW BEDFORD Aug 3 Mary A Botham shoots father Joseph Botham to shield from drunken rage. Father dies from abdominal wound. daughter arrested. City engineer Jeup proposes open gutter strip on wooden block streets to absorb expansion. Also brief notices on local ads and herbs.
Peter Anderson announces engagement to Miss Alice Roosevelt and boasts of wealth and influence, claiming consent from President Roosevelt. An insanity commission later assesses him after he has been in a city hospital for several days, describing him as the happiest man in Indianapolis due to imagined good fortune.
Dr. Grafton W. Seaton returned to his house after a barber show with a shaved face. His wife and mother failed to recognize him, assuming mental imbalance as he struggled to engage in conversation. The abrupt transformation from bearded to clean shaven startled the household in minutes.
The Indianapolis water board and city health board approved an inspection of the water plant while asserting that pumping stations must continue to operate without interference. The water company sent a letter urging the board to proceed, and City Engineer Jeup plans a physical survey of the Riverside pumping station starting Wednesday.
One of the finest portraits seen by Indianapolis art lovers is on display at the Abbert Licber art Gallery on Washington Street. The portrait of Julius Walk, of Walk & Son jewelers, was painted by T. C. Strele of this city. Mr Walk is a prominent local businessman who has operated in the city for about three years after training with Feller, now out of business for many years. He has run his current shop for 28 years, previously working with W. P. Bingham & Co.
Freddie Cole and Kid Henderson, Indianapolis bantams, wage ten round bout at the polo rink Friday night to decide the featherweight championship. Cole claims a prior win over Henderson, who alleges illness at the previous match and says he is now in condition to win. Warm preliminaries feature local boxers with results read from the stage after the Jeffries-Munroy bout.
The United Mine Workers board met to review the Tennessee wage dispute with operators seeking a 15 percent cut and workers pushing to maintain the current terms. The session adjourned with no action, set to reconvene for Donnelly’s financial support appeal. A Santa Fe Texas and Oklahoma Express derailed near Tecumseh, eight miles from Topeka, injuring several passengers, with no fatalities. A children’s matinee was announced for noon Tuesday at Fairbank, featuring Kittles family acts and a special show for accompanied kids.
Willam Mooney and Harry Plummer accused James Cofield saltoonkeeper H. E. Washington, Charles Chasteen, and bartenders William Chasteen and Roy Beck of using two boxes in a dice game to cheat them out of winnings. The four men were fined five dollars plus costs and sentenced to receive a warning about gambling from Judge Whallon.
John Hurd of 5 Court Street faced police court Tuesday after throwing glass bottles from his wagon and daring officers to catch him. He admitted carrying a butcher knife home and claimed familiarity with Indianapolis police.
Lucinda Barber and Jennie Graves testified that Uhay had not been drinking for weeks as police charged them with drunkenness. One defendant claimed sobriety, while another lamented long work hours after alleged drunken incidents. The exchange occurred Tuesday night in the portol wagon.
Report covers storm damage to corn with many injuries described as temporary while some crops remain irreparably damaged. A Tonawanda police appeal seeks Reginald Forstee Ferguson, 1 year 6 months, grandson of Henry Ferguson, missing near Erie Station. Also notes barber price promotions and shop hygiene claims at Urban and Oneida locations with emphasis on sanitation and customer care.
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