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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1904

Page

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Terrific battle repulses Japanese at Liaoyang

London Aug 30 Reuters dispatch from Liao Yang reports heavy fighting as Japanese forces halted near Lida Tang and faced Russian batteries. Both sides suffered limited casualties while Japanese maneuvers attempted to envelop Russian positions, with forecasts of further attacks and sunset rearguard actions noted as armies clash in the Liaoyang area.

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Granite Shaft Memorializes Granite Shaft Memorializes 11 Original Settlers Grave

A Little grave on a knoll between Broad Ripple and Centra va near Fifty-sight-sr marks the resting place of 11 early Marion County settlers. Jacob S. Mustard erected a granite shaft to honor them, with names and dates from 1820s to 1860s. The site, once forgotten, now stands as an everlasting memorial amid superstition and time.

Greenwood Marion County Broa Ripple Fitty-sight-sr Jacob S. Mustard Joel Mt Met Burigar Ded Wright Jacob Call Inti Barbara A Coll Jney Bi Phebe Coll Miller IBM Julia H. Coll John Collp Sabina Collp Conrad Collp Michaal Miller Joel Wright Cornelive Vanayoc Lorengo van Seyox

Russians Report 10000 Losses Amid War News

A telegram from a foreign service source says Russian forces lost about 10,000 men. Reports claim Japanese and allied units engaged near Hina Yar and surrounding Taestan portions. Casualty tallies include 2,000 Russians killed and numerous Japanese and other forces sustaining losses amid ongoing fighting around Avge and Gey.

Rome Nivebwans Bovila Militaire Hina Yar Ieee Fran Lavens Auropatkla

Patrol Wagons On Duty In City Watch

Two new patrol wagons ordered at the city station are under construction. The old wagon is limited, with calls from opposite ends causing delays. The new wagons will be ready to pull duty, improving coverage and response times in all weather.

Iurrives

Three Signatures Enact Three Key Local Ordinances

City officials signed three ordinances into law, making them practical statutes covering zoning, public safety, and budget procedures. The measures, approved by the council, establish new rules for development, police powers, and fiscal management, signaling a coordinated governance effort.

Mayor Holtzman Signs Ordinances and Budget

Mayor Holtzman signed three important ordinances amid council action on street and bridge repairs. Drivers must carry owner details and route information for wheelery firms. penalties include fines. The measures include $60,000 appropriations for paving Vir Pintanea and related street work plus $60 for engineers and support staff.

Holtzman Council Aue Vanesinha Senate Athi

Boy Husband Arrested Over Baby Threats and Theft

The report describes a male suspect Hal Feri and associates tied to a case involving stealing to prevent a wife and baby from harm. The suspect was arrested, sent to a grand jury, and faces bond procedures while charged with criminal acts at a factory. The text includes garbled phrases and fragmented statements about the event and related individuals.

Hal Feri Krab Bae Hive Grand Jury Tuesiay Markis Vrta Stinnett Alent

More Money for Negro in South Than North

A Sun interview reports Booker T. Washington saying southern blacks have more commercial potential and fewer competitors than northern blacks. He notes land cheaper in the South, larger black numbers, and a favorable outlook for black business there, while cautious about ease of integration with Indianapolis meetings. Washington avoids endorsing the city, saying most blacks he met in Indianapolis knew little of it.

South T. Washington Indianapolis Tueddar Omaml Jyotel Engiiah Tereption Ile Weing Fess Washington Carin Indlandipole

Youth John Donahue Confessed to Repeated Stealing

The article recounts John Donahue confessing to repeated thefts from friends who aided him. It follows his troubled path from a sheltered child to juvenile court, detailing his upbringing, temptations, and subsequent crimes across Indiana and Missouri, including thefts, elopements, and forged signatures.

John Donahue

Final Agreement on Track Elevation

A final agreement on track elevation was reached after noon Tuesday with Mayor Hollemann and city officials outlining terms. The plan includes a tax or fee for street improvements, state approval, and a timetable with railway papers guiding the project. The city will not spend until appropriation is in place, with railroads to provide work details and funding projections.

John Taye Hollemin Chersatrnadt Mayer Inn Long BK. Cockram Ipeney Frome Maser Holteman Railteade

Thos Miller confronts crowd after street altercation

A chaotic street incident ends with a man named Siler going to the station to report insults after a confrontation with Thos Miller. Police later detain and release others as town activity resumes amid unclear charges and injuries.

Pocketbook racket ends with fines and workhouse term

Romlucks ig and HG Argosen were fined ten dollars and sentenced to ten days in the workhouse after attempting a pocketbook theft from a Alabama woman. They claimed they had never met and were merely exchanging tobacco. The victim verified the assault and a second similar pocketbook was found under a chair. Croix and Stone both faced investigation. Herbert Blavin of Bloomington was injured when rock fell in a Bloomington quarry, hospitalized in Indianapolis with potential surgery needed.

HG Argosen Deraryat Lndy Croix Herbert Blavin Bloomington Indianapolis St. Vincent's

Funeral Train to West for New York Millionaire

The remains of George W. Cummings, a New York millionaire, will pass through Indianapolis on the funeral train en route to New York. Martall Cummings and Indianapolis relatives board to assist and accompany the party. Also noted are local crime items about Oscar Tee Tucker and a hanging of a black man in Fort Worth, with further unnamed details.

Cumminga New York George W. Cummings Los Angeles Wil Indianapolia Rex Gunday Martall Cummings Fort Worth Tex Oscar Tee Tucker Weimar Bombay Tom Hard

Must Have More Patrolmen Says City Police Leader

The police captain argues for increased patrolmen after a spate of robberies. He notes the city’s small force compared with Indianapolis and warns the city will worsen without adding officers to deter crime and improve safety. He cites staffing shortages and the need to match population demands.

Thyland Jeng United States Toavliie Howe Indianapolie

Drowned Ferry Tragedy Reported Near Anthosny

Berlin reports a ferry on the Viatula Bank near Anthosny Poland capsizing Tuesday with fifty drowned. In Kentucky, a mob abducted and lynched Joe Bumpass after falsely claiming to deliver a prisoner, then cast his body into the river.

Scrippe-Mertqe Prean Asenciottan Berlin the Tagblatt Tula Anthosny Poland Kentucky Scrippa McRae

Park or What That Is The Question Over Saloon Near Park

County commissioners faced a dispute on whether the Wetle ground at the lune near St Clair and Alabama is a park or not. William Carson sought a saloon license near St Clair Park, with city officials split on granting. After remonstrances and legal arguments, the county held until advised ground was not a park and then granted the license, despite city controller Dunn’s opposition.

Lune St. Clair Alabamit Grinted Carson Jake Bun Caryon Countty el River Carson Dunn Flere Park Board Military Park

Prisoners rounded up in barn raid amid dice parley

Police seized a dozen men during a Monday night sweep at Huried Wood's residence barn. They found four sets of dice and discovered the group had been playing a quiet game of chance. One man drew a prize of 40 and costs. others faced coals and penalties.

Hoanpy" Hobson Pis Huried Wood Happy Hobson Plive Ther Sroviad Pamliter

Editorial Writer One of the muse Hothc men in Looker

Thomas Kore tune editor of the New York Age and a leading cubret editorial writer. Mtn Fare tune linked with several New York dailies as a noted weller for years. Two Washington party seers Emmett Seeth and Ware ren Jo Lakinrenamer. Washington chose Don to lead the race uplifting the black race and Warren J Xin proved a man of great ability through his work with the institute.

Looker T. Washington Thomas Kore Tune New York Age Cubret Mtn Fare Tune New York Weller Washington Emmett Seeth New Reader Wareren Jo Lakin Washington Collenera Sprott Ameria Warren J Xin

Girl of 16 sues doctor for breach of promise

In New York a 16 year old, Anne Ray May Ravin, sues Dr Carlo Silvato for breach of promise alleging engagement began when she was 13. She says they planned marriage for a future date but he does not intend to wed now. She seeks guardianship for her affairs.

New York Carlo Salvotha Phyaterna Ant Bia Anne Vayant Mie Annie Ray Hubert Rincinl May Ravan Br. Silvatt Manhanan Bat Miss Ravan Balvati

Narrow Escape From Death On Thin Hebst Bridge

A carriage teetered half way in air on the Old Thin Hebst Bridge as three other vehicles jammed the pass. The Indianapolis businessman and wife narrowly avoided a plunge into White River. The bridge, just wide enough for two vehicles, faced a crowded scene with failed barriers and calls for a new bridge to prevent more deadly accidents.

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Weather forecast sees unsettled period with showers

Unsettled conditions with occasional showers expected Tuesday night and Wednesday. Temperatures rise from 66 at 7 am to 77 at noon and 72 to 74 in the afternoon with northeast winds and cloudiness. Indiana and nearby states to be slightly warmer.

Indiana

Fortune Won Out in Democratic State Committee Contest

The Democratic state committee held a late night session to hear the senatorial contest. James W Fortune defeated Frank W Carr in the district including Clark Beath and Jennings counties. In Putnam Montgomery, Frank D B Ader faced Senator W Hy Joteen but could not reach a decision. A local diamond importer advertised deals while a dark bay horse and tack were offered for sale at Corkle's stables.

Democratc State Committee Janes W. Fortune Frank W. Carr Clark, Beath Jennings Putnam-Montgomery Frank DB. Ader W. Hy Joteen

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