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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1904

Page

3

Inaugural Ball Considered at Capitol Rotunda

A Scripps telegram from Washington reports plans for Roosevelts inaugural ball to be staged at the Capitol. Debate centers on rotunda and surrounding halls versus the Library as a venue. Proponents cite enhanced lighting and security, while committees weigh cost and logistics.

Washington Scripps-M'Rar Rooseeli Capitol Aml Stallery Hall Congress Congressional Library Lery Hall Senate Roosevelt

Farce Over Alleged Firing Sparks State Labor Rift

Wiltkem DP Ryan secretary treasurer of the United Mine Workers denounces alleged shootings and unrest as a farce. He questions sheriff US marshals and state militia action while noting mass layoffs and most workers displaced, few women or children remaining in Camy Toren.

Iscrippe M'Rae Springfield Franklin Tuanty Wiltkem Ryan United Mine Workers Stockade United States Camy Toraen

Teacher kills man after dispute at Maree high school

In Maree Mississippi a conflict between Mangum and high school principal Prof J B Woodward escalated after Mangum whipped his 15 year old son. Woodward then shot Mangum in the head. A bystander gave Woodward a pistol and he fired, wounding Mangum in the wrist. Woodward is under guard at his home.

Iscripps-M'Rae New Orleans Lee Mannes J.B. Woodward Maree Mise Woodward High Schow Mangum Weodward Woolward

Old Railway Fight About Settlement Reported

An authoritative report says the long running battle between the Pennsylvania and Gould interests has been settled. The new traffic agreement spans the Pennsylvania, Baltimore and Ohio, Norfolk and Western, Western Maryland, Wabash, and Missouri Pacific railroads with signatures from both sides, marking an end to a two year dispute and potential nationwide traffic war. Credit for the settlement is linked to John D. Rockefeller, William Rockefeller, and H C Frick.

Scripps. Rae New York Pennsylvania Gould Baltimore & Ohio Norfolk & Western Maryland Wabash Missouri Pacife John D. Rockefeller William. Rockefeller H.C. Frick Gould Interesia Lake Erie Pittsburg Tratiimore Western Union Telegraph Company Goulds Western Union Tennsylvania Railroad Western United States Supreme Court

Normal School Examinations Announced By City Schools

Persons wishing to enter the normal training school will be examined January 2. Candidates must come through competitive examinations of the city high schools and other schools of equal rank. Miss Mary E Nicholson, principal, will receive applications January 4 at 4 o'clock at the Benjamin Harrison school.

Benjamin Harrison School Sthonia Mary E. Nicholson

Notable Tilola Educator Dies Suddenly From Heart Failure

One of Tilola’s best-known educators, Dr. Viarvey Dematte, died Friday from heart failure. A separate notice states Mrs. Sarah Johnson seeks a divorce from Benjamin Johnson alleging he threw boiling coffee, and she says he is in the habit of cursing.

Thoming Ti. Pee Viarvey Dematte Tilola Mra Sarah Johnson Benjamin Johnson

Fireman seriously burned in gasoline store explosion

Capt. Steve Childers of hose company No. 2 and several crew members were injured when two gasoline tanks exploded as firefighters opened a closet door behind a Rudd grocery store kitchen. Childers and Lieut. Arthur Grove suffered severe burns. both remain in serious condition.

Rudd Hillaide-ave Steve Childers Dr. Gurstang Childers Garstang

Chadwick and Beckwith meet over ruined fortunes

In Cleveland a dramatic confrontation unfolds as Mrs Chadwick refuses to comment further while Beckwith claims she ruined him. The exchange occurs at a sheriff’s office with Mrs Beckwith present. Beckwith presses for full disclosure, and Chadwick hints at forthcoming statements though she remains cautious.

Cleveland Chastwick President Beckwith Oberlin Bank R'S Bank Beckwith Aed Courts Land Jury Sherr ™ Barry Chadwick Saxytre Dhlon

Clarke Named Head of Steel Firm With High Salary

Clarke, former general manager of the Inter zonal harvester company, travels to New York to accept the presidency of Lackawanna Steel Company at a salary of 950000. He is 42 and previously served as an assistant in a large steel plant laboratory in Pittsburgh.

Clarke Echippe MRAE Chicago Nec E. A Interzonal Harvester Company New York Lackawanna Steel Company Mall Pitta

Nebraska Snow Storm Delays Rail Traffic Across State

A severe snow storm swept Nebraska Thursday night, with northern areas reporting deep drifts and heavy travel disruption. Rail traffic is delayed across the state as crews work to clear main lines.

Nebraska Scripps-M'Rae Lincoln

Indianapolis Engineer's Son Shoots Self at Grand Hotel

Wilson E Davis 30 a city engineer's office worker and well known young man, locked in a Grand hotel upstairs room and killed himself Thursday. He left no notes and investigators say recent brother deaths and nervous depression were factors. Davis, a Shortridge High and Butler alum, spoke of his brothers' deaths and had been under medical care for extreme nervousness. Coroner Tutewiler and Deputy-coroner Dunlavy prepared to hear testimony.

Wilson E Davis Killel Grand Hotel Davis Isaac Davis Elliott Davis Ele Mott Wilson Davis Indianapolis Shortridge Mgh School Butler College Tutewller Wilson E. Davia Tutewiler Swine Dunlavy

Smallpox Diagnostic Errors Highlighted by Health Officers

Dr A W Brayton urged health officers to master smallpox diagnosis to curb its spread, noting misdiagnosis as chickenpox and Cuban itch caused recent mild outbreaks. The state health board praised the successful closure of the officer training school and emphasized water and milk supply control by state and municipalities. Dr C E Ferguson from Indianapolis discussed municipal water supplies.

Alate Brayton School For Health Officers State Board of Health William Att Eldter C. E. Ferguson Indianapolis

Barbers Face Sunday Shaving Guilty Plea in Court

Albert Smith of the Traction and terminal building pleaded guilty in Justice Stout's court to shaving on Sunday. The fine and costs totaled six dollars. A similar charge against Pool Gaul awaits trial. Four cases of Sunday shaving were heard after a venue change to Justice Shepard's court.

Barbers Barbers’ Union Albert Smith Traction and Terminal Bis Pool Gaul Ing Justice

Explosion at toy cap factory shocks Fortemooth crowd

An explosion at Linyn Adams pistol cap factory in Fortemooth caused panic among workers. Forewoman Nora Williams led escape from a burning stair, while Eme Phipps Ola Amith Hattie Rice and Julia Rice suffered severe injuries. Phipps died later at hospital.

Rome Nora Williams Ete Phipps Ola Amith Hattie Julia Rice Phipps Ise Nooritis

Standard Oil Won’t Prosecute Thomas Lawson, Dodd Says

New York Dec 16 Bamuss C Rodd solicitor for Standard Oil and John D Rockefeller’s personal counsel declares the company will not prosecute Thomas W Lawson. He cites only two directors in Amalgamated Copper interest and denies links between Standard Oil and Amalgamated Copper. He dismisses Lawson’s raid as unconnected to the lawsuits and says serious minds will disregard hostile articles.

Scrippe-Acrae Telzgoram New York Bamuss C. Rodd Vetern Standard Oil Company John D. Rockefeller Thomas W. Lawson Standard Lawson Amalgamated Copper Dodd Wale Standard of Amalgamated Henry HK Rogers William Rockefeller Alltes Standard Ad Company John DR. Rockefeller Tangon Amalgamated Connectenay Laweon Boston

Wheat and stocks mixed on Chicago and New York markets

Wheat futures opened lower and closed at varied levels with December around 1.09 and May near 1.11 as oats and corn prices showed modest changes. Provident May park value listed at 12,002.00. New York stocks opened weak but gained some, with Reading and Amalgamated copper moving, steel and railroad shares mixed, and bonds more active.

Scripps-Mare Telegram Chicago Providdons May Park New York Ocripps-Mrae Hoth Bleel Atchison and BH Louis ‘In Nashville Colorado Rewdin Metropolitan Securities Commission House Busines Xord Missouriacific

Wireless link links Kansas City and Chicago 460 miles apart

Regular communication was established between Kansas City and Chicago by the DeForest wireless telegraph company. Fifteen aerograms were received here direct rate the western city. The 460 mile distance breaks all records for land wireless telegraphy and plans call for sending apparatus to be installed in Chicago within days, enabling two way business between the cities.

Chicago Kansas City DeForest Wireless Telegraph Company

No Use for Vermilion Parish Poorhouse Sale

Vermilion parish police jurors advertise the parish poorhouse for sale after finding the district prospered and no inmates in the past year. The authorities say no further necessity for the institution and plan a public sale on the scheduled date.

New Orleans Vermillion Pariah

Indianapolis Live Stock Prices and Market Report

Indianapolis stock yards show steady cattle demand with 1400 receipts including common to high grade steers and feeding stock. Sheep and hogs also traded steady. Chicago and Cincinnati markets quoted with beef, pork, and lamb price ranges and anticipated Saturday supplies.

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