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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1904
Page
3
In Indiana on August 2 190X former Terre Haute residents from Chicago and distant places gather for an earnest reunion. Two carloads arrive to join old friends and a big barbecue is planned. A governor’s day parade and events are set for Tuesday and Wednesday bringing worldwide attendees.
The Board of Works received a complaint from Keehring & Bro. hardware on Virginia avenue about interurban cars moving at high speed and raising large clouds of dust. They may slow cars or order sprinkling, but officials are not inclined to heavy interference.
A five year old boy testified about his father Lem Smith at 1719 Arsenal Avenue in police court. The child described his father coming home drunk and striking his mother while taunting the boy. Smith denied intent to harm, claimed ignorance, and was fined plus costs with 60 days in the workhouse.
Hampton West, held on a grave robbery charge in Michigan City prison, died there after illness. He was reportedly linked to Rufus Cantroll’s alleged ghoul gang, with one report noting a catarra stomach condition as contributing to his death.
Mayor Holtzman was set to meet Jann T. Dye, general attorney for the Big Four railroad, to settle terms on elevating tracks at Massachusetts Avenue. The contract has waited for the mayor's signature while he has been out of town for weeks.
The Pennsylvania lines now use block signals from Jersey City to Columbus Indiana, completing the highway's blocks. Each block is five miles long with an end-of-block run, two trains cannot share a block unless slow-speed orders apply to freight only. The system is described as the railroad’s most thorough preventive measure. Lizzie Protests. Mrs. Lugie H Fritz seeks divorce from Herman J citing repeated strikes and abandonment.
In Newark on a rainy Sunday a man sought by authorities fled into a yard and swampy area near 1838 Miller Street. He was shot twice during a confrontation with Joseph Ris Weroher, who was armed. a third shot was fired by the assailant. Maurianta died later in hospital. his wife is reported in danger. Witnesses describe a struggle and pursuit by armed men in canoes as authorities search the area.
Deputy coroner Donnay heard many witnesses on Monday about the death of Jusim Justice ent ered who was struck by an Indiana Union traction car early Friday near College avenue and Thirty eighth street. Witnesses reported the whistle and headlight were on and two bystanders saw Justice near the stack. They said he appeared sober and not drinking. With scant warning, the tragedy remains a mystery and may be an act of self harm.
George B. Lockwood, secretary to the governor, told THE SIN that experts will purchase land for a park in Indianapotla. The lands will be sold to the bid at a public sale on September 15, and the city must act promptly to obtain the site.
A burglar entered Mrs. Helm at 649 5 East Street and took three diamond rings and $15. The intruders used chloroform to render Mrs. Helm and her daughter Mire May unconscious. They escaped before dawn with the loot. no suspects named.
Bees from Henry Plaute’s hives swarmed the Sacred Heart Church in McCartyville Ohio during services causing panic as horse teams and bystanders fled. One horse died from stings. several others and two individuals were injured. The Plaute residence lies near the church. Triplets born to Mr and Mrs Goldfaden Cleveland born. weigh 8 pounds each. two boys and one girl.
A child named Willie Mahoney fell four stories from a New York residence after playing with shutters. He survived with minor injuries, then behaved calmly, while parents and doctors inspected him. The incident prompted a family scene as the boy avoided punishment and was cared for by his mother.
William Campbell and Eugene McGinnis, born colored, were sent to the grand jury Monday on charges of highway robbery. McGinnis, noted for a role in an Italian murder case two years ago, was captured with the robbed watch in his possession. Also reported: Monon company to face action over unpermitted switches at Fifteenth and Seventeenth streets. Mrs Emma Bo Hond seeks $15,000 damages from the street car company after a rear collision on Massachusetts Avenue near Oak Street. various city works board decisions on Audubon road improvements and hospital repairs. a 14-year-old John Donahue arrested for stealing $6 from Edward S. Bray. Grain and market reports from New York, Chicago, and other cities follow, including wheat, corn, hay, and livestock price observations.
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