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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1904
Page
10
William Langley, dubbed the gentleman robber, was found guilty of holding up William Irvin and stealing 100 in money and jewelry. He wore a fashionable suit and a red carnation in court. The verdict carries a life term.
Klado Ja, hailed as a Polish hero in Russia, was detached from the Baltic fleet and sent to St Petersburg where he was arrested and sentenced to 15 days imprisonment for criticizing the naval administration of High Admiral Grand Duke Alexis. He wrote in Novoe Vremyn advocating Baltic fleet passage through the Dardanelles despite treaties. He was with the fleet when it fired on English fishing vessels and is to testify before the International court of inquiry. Hundreds of admirers visit him in prison. popular subscriptions seek to aid him.
A feature on Cy Young of the Boston Americans, praising his durable pitching and early curved-ball practice in Gilmore, recalling his first major league game against Cleveland and Chicago taunts, with anecdotes about his size, early struggles, and enduring confidence.
Ideal Christmas weather boosts downtown shopping as stores stay open late and sales rise. Cold crisp air and late hours draw families. Santa Claus store attracts buyers while many shops extend hours to 2 20 each night. Temperatures dip to near normal for season.
The narrative centers on Maui Sullivan hailed as the best backstop in the American association, with rich anecdotes from Lowry in the Game about late game misfires and pivotal plays as Saint Louis and Schafer clash with Stone. Reports also note Hefferman's defense of a rout amid East business travel and overtime thrillers where Fort Wayne edges Champtions. Belgium public houses show stark rural library access contrasts.
In Rising Sun Indiana on Monday afternoon a murder trial heard testimony from Harvey Gedrane, Dr. Willan Gillespie, and others. Tensions rose as Attorneys McMullen and Captain Cole seemed ready to clash, with the judge twice calling them down and cautioning against interruptions. Witnesses Joseph Small Phillip Casaner Mina Florence McQuithy and Charles H Mittson testified about claimed statements and events surrounding the night of the murder.
Large front wine New hosts a festive Christmas window display by Swain Coos and Rites with Santa Claus and a tree. Spectators fill the parlor as snow falls and warmth from the firelight creates a cozy scene for children and adults alike. By Tuesday morning the snow stops, the scene quiets, and Christmas Eve approaches for the street waifs gazing in.
Reports from Pugs Corner describe a boxing card at the People's theater under Evansville Boxtur Club auspices with bouts involving Ray Smith Maura Herrera and Dirk Hurt plus Terri Metsoverncaet Johnny Burdick Todo Moran and Jabez White making an American debut amid British press hype. A potential match involving Nolen and the Britt Nelson winner is also discussed.
The Board of Public Works approves the Commission's report on Indianapolis Water Company water quality. It states water to consumers was sanitary during testing, cites domes tic wells as a factor in typhoid era, recommends condemning domestic wells and vaults, and directing sewer connections where sewers exist. full report to be printed and mailed on request.
Pennsylvania short lines announce a new cafe car service on trains 19 and 18 from Indianapolis to Chicago Louisville, replacing buffet service. The car is electric, with a dining room for eighteen, a library smoking room, and a table of fine china and cut glass. Tickets and times available at 43 W Washington and Union Station. W W Richardson and A G P A sign endorsements.
The Park Theatre opens a burlesque and vaudeville show featuring a cast including Mikey, Wyatt, and Rena Wakkburn. The program promises musical numbers, suggestive humor, and a water tank scene with a baby reunion as a highlight. A revival of Shadawent ra Great Die and the closing burlesque The Girl From the Wee complete the program.
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