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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1904

Page

2

Saloonkeepers Denounce Wine Rooms Dance Halls

The piece reports Riana UT of saloons and Baye evils in the city. Saloons keepers unite in seeking abolition of dances with liquor and winerooms. John Gasper and Joseph H. Schaub condemn dances attended by underage girls and urge closing winerooms. Other owners express mixed views on regulated dances. The discussion frames liquor, public morality, and town vice.

Tratn Joseph H. Schaub Washington Mannerchor Turners’ Societies Ria Philip ‘Trietych B. Washingtons John Gasper N. Pennasivantant Indianapolis

Home Before Death After Traveling Fast to Be Present

Louis Wealyn Jones arrived from Glasgow to be with his mother-in-law Mrs Agnes Fletcher on her death bed. The private funeral will be held at the residence with immediate family including Mrs Bolton C Brown and Mrs John B R Brown, Albert C Fletcher, Mrs Arthur F Hall, Mr and Mrs Louie Weeslro Jones, and William S Fletcher Jr.

Louis Wealyn Jones Glasgow Scotland Agnes Fletcher William B. Fletcher Jones Mra Fletcher Bolton C. Brown New York John BR. Brown Knoxville Albert C. Fietcher California Arthur F. Hall City Louie Weeslro Jones Willam Fintcher, Jr

Bicyclemen Attend Wedding Call At Merrit Street

On duty Wednesday night Bicyckemen Shine and Earl were summoned to 21 W Merrit Street where a man threatened to halt his father's marriage. Fred Note wed Miss Anna Brosnan, a neighbor girl younger than him, while David NeMe’a objected citing property concerns. Police arrived as NeMe’a fled and the ceremony proceeded calmly.

Bicyckemen Shine Earl Hey W. Merrit Street San Fred Note Anna Brosnan David Mr. NeMe Young NeMe

Remarkable long married couple in Richmond

RICHMOND Ind Dec 22 Mr and Mrs Walter T Carpenter of Richmond Str are nearly 71 years married. He is 34 years older, yet they both remain active and drive in their carriage. Charles E Marlatt ex police commissioner expires Jan 1, with reappointment pending and Gov Manly likely to appoint.

Richmond Ind United States Walter T. Carpenter Richmond Str Carpenter Charles E. Marlatt Gov Manly

Accused Men Go Free In Burlington Murder Case

On district attorney guidance the grand jury refused to indict Arthur Schwindier and Sidney Jarvis, arrested in Burlington, in the case of murdering Express Messenger Roberta in the recept. The decision follows deliberation on December 2 in Calm Bernardino.

Ecripps-M'Rae

County Clerk Dares With Attorney General on Licenses

County Clerk Davis clashes with Attorney General Miller over marriage license residency rules. Miller says statute clear while Davis allows nonresidents to qualify if legally eligible. Report cites flexible rules and potential rounding edits to affidavits, noting penalties for improper issuance and possible shift of cases to Indianapolis if trend continues.

Davis Miller Shere Gen. Miller Daxvis Alex Deputica Marian Publica Martin Klugx Davia Tts Indianapolis Indiana Gretna Creen Jeffersonvills

Lake Shore Campaign Promotes Speed Law Reform

The Lake Shore railway conducts a novel education drive to persuade aldermen in South Bend and Goshen to repeal eight mile per hour speed limits. Officials joined a roadside school on wheels after complaints that existing ordinances are antiquated and enforcement has disrupted records. A tour with speeds from 8 to 50 miles per hour aimed to prove the need for reform.

Tecripps-M'Rar Chicago Dre Lake Shore South Bind Goshen South Bendetts Council

Boy Held for Crime in Witte Murder Case

Logan W Dee Halla Broltingy, brother of Floyd Stollings, is jailed on charges tied to the murder of Rosa Witte and the slaying of a wealthy farmer. The case echoes the Pearl Bryan tragedy with grisly details surrounding the victim’s identity and the discovery of weapons and remains.

Logan W. Dee Halla Broltingy Floyd B Stollings Rosa Witte Wing Mise White Pearl Bryan USA

Bliss says Lawson lies in campaign fund claim

Cornelius N. Bila, treasurer of the Republican national committee, denounces the January Everybody’s Magazine claim of a 15 million Lawson fund as absolutely false. He names William McKinley Osborne, Mark Hanne and John Moore as dead and declines further argument.

Lie Mur Kew York Cornelius N. Bila Republican National W. Lawson William McKinley Osborne Mark Hanne John Moore

Woman Manager Retires After Major Chemicals Merger

Philadelphia news reports that Power Weightmann and Rosthgutter & Sons, two large chemical manufacturers, have merged. Anna B M Watke, sole heir and former partner of the late William Weightmann, will retire from active business following the consolidation and leadership of the firms.

Wuurroa Nag Folkun AM Philadelphia Power & Weightmann and Rosthgutter & Sons, Incorporated United States Anna BM. Watke Willam Weightmann

Clemens Buys Farm Grounds Named Park at Sarry Town

Samuel Clemens and B S Cobbetd to Charles A Gardiner lawyer an estate of operes in Sarry town for 1 0. The grounds are set out as a park and heavily wooded. Clemens bought half the tract two years ago but illness prevented living on it.

Clemens Scripps-M'Rae New York Samuel L. Clemens Mark Twain Charles A. Gardiner O Peres Sarrytown

Teachers Organize at High School Meeting

A teachers organization formed by Manual Training and Shortridge High School staff. A constitution was adopted at a Wednesday meeting. Three meetings yearly planned, with an executive board of Edward Birge, Milo H. Stuart, and Edgar T. Forsyth.

Manual Training Shortridge Edward Birge Milo H. Stuart Edgar T. Forsyth

Central Hospital Insane Inmates Focus of Inquiry

Dr Edenhatter superintendent urged legislative action after an inspecting committee visited Central Hospital for the Insane. The probe looked into crowded conditions and potential county additions to the hospital district.

Central Hospital Central Hospital For Edenhatter

Lawyers Seek Certiorari From Supreme Court in Suchen Case

Wartzington Ore 22 Half a dozen lawyers are drafting a petition for a writ of certiorari to the US Supreme Court after the Christmas holidays. The move aims to compel the high court to assume jurisdiction in the case of August W. Suchen et al against the United States.

Machen Iscrippsacrak Wartzington Ore Supreme Court of the United States August W. Suchen United States Supreme Court

Judge weighs guardianship in Springer case

On Wednesday afternoon Judge Allen said the big family acted hastily in sending Benjamin Springer to the nylon after appointing a guardian. Springer sought to dissolve Ron’a guardianship and the judge feared replacing the guardianship with another guardian would not separate the parties.

Hat Borrowing Case Before Judge Stobis

Maygare Lovell a 16 year old from North Indianaporte was arraigned before Judge Stobis on a hat theft from Mra. Emin Riggs of Twenty-ftthest. The court sent the girl to the House of the Good Shepherd after indicating prior trouble with her.

Maygare Lovell North Indianaporte Stobis Mra Emin Riggs Wan House of the Good Shepherd

Two internes torpedo boats in hull fleet

In Indianapolis poor areas suffer more sickness this winter raising a call to add two more doctors to the city dispensary. The Health Board may appoint them as existing staff struggles to cover outside work in winter, with Mayor Holtaman backing the plan.

Hull Health Board Bapt Lohrmann Holtaman

Health Inspectors Probe Filthy Slaves in West Indianapolis

Hoard of Health inspectors uncover a den of filth where fifteen men live and work in a single room in Haughville near Merritt and Eddy streets. Many cannot speak English and face contagious skin diseases from unsanitary surroundings. City health officials plan visits with sanitary board members to improve conditions.

Willy Aner Haughville Indianapolis Merrit Eddy Am Var Jona Cly Keene Medith

Justice in Bath Tub At Water-Soaked Hearing

In Painesville on December 9 22 Prosecutor F Blakely went to Justice E G Wentington to swear an affidavit. The justice was away and later found at a barber shop taking a bath when admitted to the bathroom. While the justice sat in the tub the prosecutor took the oath.

Iscripps M'Rae Painesville F. Blakely E.G. Wentington Ife Tim

Thursday Fire Record in Irvington Causes and Damages

A Thursday fire at a frame dwelling in Irvington caused unknown damage. The blaze drew 105 percent of a city yard response and was investigated by W. E. Bayer of 1511 North Alabama Street. A second entry notes a New Jersey street yard blaze at 1 pm with unclear cause and $2 damage.

T. Mexumider Irvington W. EH. Bayer Alabama-st Hoxcar New Jersey-st

Christmas Cantata at Woodruff Avenue church

A Christmas entertainment is planned at Colted Presbyterian Church on Thursday night through Sunday School. An interesting program includes Santa Claus and the cantata The Pies of the Nation.

Woodruff-ave Colted Presbyterian Church

Murderer Sasonoff Seen in London Amid Extradition Fears

A Scripps-MRAG Cablegram from London reports that Sasonoff, said to be the killer of M. Plehve, may be in London after escaping from St. Petersburg. He is reportedly hiding to avoid extradition proceedings if he is captured.

London Scripps-M Rag Sasonoff M. Plehve St. Mentersburg

Colored boy improving after Norwood train collision

William Leslie, a colored boy from Syrarselt, was struck by a nine big faye engine at Norwood on Wednesday. He rests quietly at City Hospital on Thursday. The sash on his head will not prove fatal.

William Leslie Norwood City Hospital

Southside Improvement Club Plans Jan 3 Meeting

Members of the Southside Improvement Club will convene January 3 with representatives of the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company to request the street car line be extended south on Madison Avenue.

Southside Improvement Club Indianapoli Traction and Terminal Company Carling Dé Madi¢unare

Jewish families from New York headed to Texas for relocation

From Houston dispatch a telegram reports about 1000 Jewish families from New York being distributed to Texas. Major cities have contracted to take a weekly quota and provide care.

Texas Houston Tex Gnati New York

Loot Jewelry Store Thefts In Danville Report

A burglary at F. T. Webber's Jewelry Store in Danville on a Wednesday evening saw diamonds valued at up to $1.00 stolen. Police report no clues to the robbers.

Tecripie-M'Rae Danville Dr. Deg F. T. Webber

Colored organization forms group led by J C Miller

The American United Workers' club, a new colored organization, is led by president J C Miller. The group will meet every Wednesday night.

American United Workers J.C. Miller Avery

Grand Jury Bound Barber in Oyster Bay Shooting Case

Os Barber colored man bound over to grand jury after a November shooting near a Rhode Island hotel. Preliminary hearing before Judge Whalen set bond at 900. Witnesses testified Cooper was wounded in the abdomen by a revolver fired by Harker. Barber fled the scene and Cooper collapsed. Barber later revived and discharged after weeks in hospital.

Cooper Thorddey Bond Whalen Harker Quarness Marber Hhode Teland Hlake Parker Coopera Qedy Harcher Pyle Devin

Hazardous Voyage and Ship Voyage Details

An 1800s report outlines a dangerous voyage starting in Mobile with the launch Shami departing for New Orleans and Mobile. The vessel traveled down the Mississippi, through Luce Borgne and various channels, with rough seas and hazards noted. The journey spans several days, with a month estimated to complete the voyage and concerns about cargo safety.

UEPOT RAG Telegmam Mobile Dee Uly Mexico Pan. Blive Shami Lef Mobile Spon Ist Wondyrus Movin Detroit Aten Missigaipni New Orleans Genes Luce Borgne Mivalavipps Mobile

Court hears assault case of Krump and Schrader on street car

Eugene Krump and Harry Schrader, elderly men arrested months earlier for fighting on a street car, appeared in police court Thursday to answer assault and battery charges. Krump allegedly assaulted Schrader, who body slammed him and broke his arm after being driven off the car. Both men had been confined to bed for weeks prior to the hearing.

Eugene Krump Hary Schrader Krump Bud Schrader Ant Tim Schrader

Wealthy farmer robbed of $2000 in Piqua bank

Bourbon Garbery, a wealthy Niami county farmer, reported robbed after leaving his pocketbook and $2000 on a bank counter in Piqua. He was called away briefly. upon return the book and money were gone, with the crime occurring Wednesday afternoon.

Garbery PIQUA Niami County Piqua Savings Bank

Crow's Nest Is Sold in Chicago Area Deal

Crow's Nose summer home of the late George A Dickson is reported sold. Wednesiac 14 Murry W Meltger of Chicago listed as purchaser, signaling a completed transaction in the local market.

Crow's Nose George A. Dickson Wan Weld Wednesiac Murry W. Meltger Chicago Tor Skn

City Record for a Day Births and Deaths and Marriages

Births list names and addresses with newborns. Death notices include Augustus M. De Bouchet and others with ages and causes. Marriages show a long list of couples from local streets and firms, with building permits noting Joseph Stark for a $250 frame structure at Park and Central avenue.

Joseph Stark

Candy distribution draws huge crowd at People's Outfitting

In Washington Alabama District on a Wednesday night about 4 o clock, many children lined up four abreast from the store to nearby streets to receive 5 40 packages of candy donated by the People's Outfitting Company. Police kept order as crowds remained peaceful and delighted many poor children with the gifts.

Aries Manapolis Io Nine People’s Outfitting Company Atols Washington-al Santannis Washington Kentucky-ave

Appoints His Deputies To Be Named By Sheriff

Edward G. Sourbier sheriff elect will appoint six men as deputies. Named are Richard Craft chief deputy Cansy Kimble jailer and William Lewin Geo Eiwe Joseph Dynes and Moser Munn. New deputies to follow include Buwara Dati Edward Parker Raward Branulla Cesela Wieke John Cortidon and J Her nn. Sourbier may add more hires after taking office.

Metzger Edward G. Sourbier Richard Craft Cansy Kimble Wiliam Lewin Geo Eiwe Joseph Dynes Moser Munn Teputles Buwara Dati Edward Parker Raward Branulla Cesela Wieke John Cortidon J. Hernn Sourhier

Papers of Mrs Chadwick traced to attorney Dawley

The mysterious package belonging to Mrs. C. L. Chadwick, said to hold valuable papers and securities, was traced to her attorney Jay F. Dawley. Dawley admits possession and claims the contents have no value to any court.

Lawyee Scripps-Aurae Cleveland Dee Mra. C L. Chadwick Chadwick New York Wo‘ynan'a Jay FP. Dawley Ps Ee

Lawson Warns of Weather Across Boston Streets

Thomas W. Lawson issued a storm warning on Thursday morning urging people to stay near buildings and seek cover at the slightest sign of trouble. He spoke of cloudy gathering storm and warned it could bring a shower or perhaps a cyclone in the next few days.

Post Annual Election for Pleynon's Hall Officers

The following officers were elected by Alvin P. Hovey Post G A B M W O Haver C Be F Cogie J C Stephen Hilland chaplain J A Abbott Q ML William de Mitchell D A D Grull surgeon Liavid Pisher trustees John Ante William L. Mitchell Wood They will be installed January 7 at public ceremonies in Pleynon's hall.

Vhe Offigers Alvin P. Hovey Poat G. A. Bey Gommaster Wiliam O. Haver Cogie Stephen Hilland Chapllain J. A. Abbott Q. ML Wiliam de Mitchell D. A. D. Grull Liavid Pisher John 4. Ante William L. Mitchell 1 ‘Wood Pleynon’s Hall

Summer Hotel Burned At Bellevue Villa Fire

A fire destroyed the Bellevue villa and automer hotel at High bund, longtime headquarters of a Pennsylvania boat crew. The caretaker and his family escaped with their lives as flames swept the building. Loss estimated at 335,00.

Burne Scripps-M'Rab Telegiam Poughkeepsie N. V Bellevue Villa Automer High+ bund Pennsylvania Boat Crewm Orly

Thieves Loot Jewelry During Calumet Fire Rescue

Firefighters battled a blaze at a three story building on Calumet when thieves seized about 500 dollars worth of jewelry from Mrs Julia Lo Wenthal during the incident. The blaze damaged a double structure and interrupted early morning operations.

Bcrippam Hap Telegram Chicago Calumet Are Wed Neaday Mins Julia Lowenthal

Mediation Rumors Stir Over Far Eastern War

London dispatch says persistent humor in Moscow claims Ringland and France will soon seek to mediate the far eastern war. Official confirmation remains unobtainable.

Scrippemnal Gableukam London Rt. Petersborg Persieyent Humora Ringland France

Mirror Christmas Issue of 1908 Hard News Poster

The January class published the Mirror Christmas number as the most elaborate edition the school has produced. It includes stories poems and editorials from Manual Training High School reflecting student writing and school spirit.

Mirror The Manual Training High School

State Population Rises Amid Fiscal Year Changes

The report shows 9,369 wards and a higher state institutional population with 123 in care and a 1 percent rise in commercial figures. The total population reaches 9,319, reflecting shifts in the latest fiscal year.

Tallutans Cormetiunal

Gold Medal Awarded at St Louis Gymnastic Exposition

The North American Gymnastic Union awarded a gold medal for the most complete gymnastic exam at the St Louis exposition. National officers in the city are noted, with members of the organization involved in the event.

North American Gymmastic Union Oficer Tne Southwide Saelater Turnverdtt

Meridian and Washington store contract awarded

A contract for building LB, Avro & Cos new store at Meridian and Washington was awarded to an eight man firm. The project costs about $20,000 upon completion. Holiday train rates listed from Chicago to several cities with sample dates and return limits.

Avro & Cos Meridian Washington Cats

Boy jailed after thefts coerced by accomplice in Chicago

Charles Deux Kirby, 16, testified before Judge Stubbs that he was forced to steal by Ered Jackson, a Black man he met in Chicago after running away from home years ago. Kirby, living with two aunts at 414 Southeast Ninth, was placed in a workhouse after a brief hearing before Police Judge Whallon.

Charles Deux Far A Kirby Stubbs Ered Jackson Chicago Seventeenthal Incheon Whallon Stuthe Bue

Christmas bonuses awarded to Chicago workers top million

Chicago dispatch reports employees across brokerage firms manufacturing establishments and department stores will receive over 1 060 000 in Christmas prewettia. From lowly errand boys to high salaried professionals those in the service industries will share the generosity this year as businesses reward loyal workers with festive bonuses.

Scrifvi- Ral Telegian Chicago Chicengo Inoka Priapertis

Amateurs to Perform at Uniqne Theater Thursday

Amateur singers including a girl who performs The Battle Gray Kittie and a boy with The Mansion of Aching Hearts will entertain at the Uniqne theater Thursday afternoon. A later program features professional act Mrs. Thorbus and an Aby Marine in Moon heam Babe.

Unique Uniqne Tormora Thorbus Aby Marine

Oregon land fraud indictment ties lawyer to Portland firm

Pierce Mays a Portland lawyer, prominent in Oregon circles, was indicted as part of federal grand jury investigations into land fraud. Blays, from a well known Oregon family, stands accused of conspiring to defraud the United States government of public lands. The report notes the ongoing inquiries and the involvement of notable local figures.

Scripps-M'Har Yurtland Ore Dec Pierce Mays Portland Mwon Rebrnecion Federal Grand Jury Blays Oregon United States

Cheap Rates for Christmas and New Year Holidays

Account of CHEAP RATES via LAKE ERIE and WESTERN and FR, one and one third fare for round trip. Tickets on sale December and January 1 end January 2. Return limit January 4. For rates and times, inquire at LBL & W. R. R Ticket Office, South Misola.

Lake Erie & Western & FR South Misolam

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