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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1904
Page
1
Washington December 3 1903 Congress opened with crowded galleries and fanfare as President pro tem Krve and Speaker Cannon presided. Senator Fairbanks drew the most attention while veterans Morton Smoot and others prepared for the new session. The House and Senate adopted orderly procedures amid a festive, ceremonial mood.
John Davie of Blarkfordest and Stoward Mayer of 2121 E Michigan were discharged from the police court on Monday morning after facing charges of drunk and assault and battery. They had been expelled from a Northwestern interurban car Sunday night after conductor warnings, reboarded the car, rode to Indianapolis, and were arrested at Terminal station by Bicyclemen Morgan and Samuels.
From Springfield dispatch on December 1 the only news received from Zegler is an appeal from Sheriff begging that troops presently there be not removed. Bieln insists troops are necessary to protect the country from the mercy of the union minors.
A secret health board meeting held Monday morning locked doors and discussed routine business. The main outcome was authorizing contracts around 35,000 with Morgas Jackson and Will. Health inspectors were questioned, and Mayor Helvzman met with City hospital chief Gr Sheetin after the session. Resignation rumors about Dr. Marin appeared unfounded per sources.
Special judge Charles A. Reer granted a divorce to Vigel Davis from Hard to Be Beat Honore Davis after she refused to accompany him to Chicago. Testimony cited her marrying another man Savie Smuck, with Judge Dever approving the arrangement. Frederick Sty ty described trial claims of neglecting housework and concern over washing, with Staley noting her age around W cale Stiles. The case was heard under advisement.
A crowd of young boys including Leonard Jones Jim Bmih Will Smith Toe McDonald Harry Ebett and William Rogers faced assault and battery and larceny charges after a stabbing in an alley near the Claypool hotel. Albert Schill testified Jones attacked him over smoking tobacco. some boys were alleged to have taken a knife and gloves in a theft. The case was continued for later action.
Gen James N Tyner former assistant attorney general of the post office department died at his Washington residence this morning aged over 70. He had been in poor health since his dismissal by order of President Roosevelt after conspiracy charges connected with post office fraud. Tyner died in Washington after attempts to secure presidential clemency. he had long ties to Peru and had previously served briefly as postmaster general in Grant era. Temporary interment will be in this city before burial in Peru, Tyner’s old home.
Dee Nin Patterson, chorus girl, stands trial before District Davis for the murder of Yuaenap Young. Juror tensions flared as the panel was called, Patterson and her companion sat nearby, and the courtroom crowd watched intently as the proceedings began.
The trial of John E. Wood, president and cashier of the First National Bank of Matthews, Ind., began in federal court. Prosecutors Kenling and J. M. La Follette led the case while defense was by John S. Duncan. The bank’s collapse drew local upheaval as depositors lost funds and investigators pursued charges of embezzlement.
Marlon Hammond of 16 Northwestern Ave is accused of attacking saloon keeper Thomas Riley after being refused a drink around the Saturday night hour. Riley says Hammond drew a knife and stabbed at him, barely wounding and cutting a pipe stem he held. Hammond faced a $2 bond and costs in court.
Report items a wife accused of assaulting her husband led to police involvement Monday morning at their home. Rhoda Mitchell, Sir W. Twetfitest, refused to provide counseling or evidence against Ward, Chariot Stitehell, who had been brought up for assault. Mitchell claimed no beating occurred and the case was discharged.
The Rev Fransit Clement Ketley and wife host a Wednesday night lecture under Indieanapolis auspices. Event highlights Irish wit from Ketley country and a discussion on Bets at Winters Bank. Attendees urged to join at Lye ball store for further details.
A child was struck and killed near Bigthernst and Balt Sunday after leaving a grocery. The body was discovered in two parts and taken to the morgue. Authorities and witnesses offered uncertain details about the collision and the crew on the street car reported a rush of the accident.
A damage suit in district court Monday centers on Mauhty Schmid claiming company workers caused a rope failure that sent a dog and rope into the street injuring pedestrians. The filing alleges neglect as traction lines consolidate and Toledo North Western railroad forms Toledo Ann Arbor Detroit railroad with 1.5 million capital. report notes executive lineup.
Rain expected Monday night with a partly cloudy and slightly colder Tuesday. Temperatures listed show 7 am near 30, noon around 33, and 2 pm at 35. Wind gusts and regional plane departures noted, with misread names and places in the fragment.
Fragmented OCR notes report heated discourse over league plans and team alignments. Names and places blur as speakers argue about affiliations and decisions affecting futures in the western circuit.
A garbled weather notice reports an expected cold wave with predictions of rapid temperature drops across regions and United States impact warnings. Confusion arises from misread meters and misplaced phrases, but the material hints at a substantial cold front and widespread freezing conditions anticipated over the coming hours and days, with emphasis on changes in thermometer readings.
A damaged item reports George Hunt being returned to the workhouse after escaping a few days earlier. It notes he was placed in the yard Saturday and returned to the works, claiming tiredness and avoidance of pals. The text is garbled and hard to interpret.
C T Beckwith and A B Spear of Citizens National Bank Oberlin were arrested as federal prisoners charged with misappropriating bank funds tied to Mrs Corele Le Chadwick. Spear certified checks of 12,500 and 18,000 drawn against Chadwick funds. Beckwith certified the 18,000 check. Spear to be arraigned in Cleveland. Beckwith confined amid a police ward. Officials conferred with district attorney and treasury agents before warrants were issued.
Scripps MRAE Telegram reports secret service guards at the Holland house as Mrs Chadwick faces federal scrutiny over forged notes linked to the Oberlin bank. Investigators question signatures allegedly by Andrew Carnegie and Beckwith. Officials discuss safety deposit mysteries and possible extradition to Cleveland.
At Rathian and Sona department store in Mildeport, armed intruders drilled the safe but failed to open it. They escaped with hundreds of dollars in furs silks and other dry goods. In Indianapolis Bryan spoke to ministers on religious education at the state university during the monthly association meeting.
Special to the Sun outlines discovery of 33 dynamite sticks near the Zeigler pumping station after a Saturday shooting. Dynamite failed to explode due to freezing, while guards and militia respond as tensions rise. Corporal Thompson promoted after aiding the incident as troops prepare for potential further trouble.
A spark from an overheated chimney caused about 300 dollars in damage to a building at 225 Hi Maryland Street at 2 13 Monday morning. Firemen confined flames before they could spread, with bystanders noting heavy smoke and water damage to resident E M Wood broker for Southern California Trust Co and owner George Cummins.
Morning crash at Prospect and Fastate injures Siverman of 81 Addy Street. He was dragged several feet before a car stopped. Doctor reports two broken ribs and serious internal injuries. Headaches from colds ad copy, no.
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