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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1904
Page
1
Weather Bureau predicts a sharp cold snap after Monday’s heavy rain and thunderstorm. Section Director Blythe warned of temperatures dropping to near 10 degrees or lower before Tuesday night. Wires and lines were down from the storm, causing telegraph and telephone disruption and railway washouts along routes into Indianapolis.
The Western polo league plans to close an option on Tomlnson Hall for 24 nights across January February and March and will place a team in Indianapolis to face the Central league. W E Henley of Richmond arranged the deal by long distance phone and aims to finalize Tuesday. Manager Cohen of the Central league expects strong competition, and Indianapolis fans may see continued polo action this winter as Cohen seeks another star rusher.
In Hempstead on December 26 visitors watched cars fitted with portable steel runners mounted outside the front wheels to gain traction on snow and ice. The rear wheels received a thin iron cover to prevent puncture, and steel bars extended from the cover allowed one-chase motion, creating an unusual sight and some sport on the county roads.
Dr George W Little a noted homeopath in northern New York sent a silver teaspoon to his patients as a Sunday remembrance. The handle bears life like images of the doctor with his six year practice inscription and symbols of his work. A silver pellet decorates the bottom of the bow with a view of his horse and carriage and the doctor beside a patient bed.
A head-on collision between the St Louis Louisville and the Louisville Southern trains near Maud's Station Indiana leaves one passenger dead and six railway workers killed. Engineers and firemen among the injured, including Fireman Hutt whose remains were identified by a ring and watch. A rescue and firefighting effort followed with crews battling flames as relief areas organized.
In Richmond Indiana police shut two North and South side dance halls after a fatal stabbing and ensuing brawl. Telekman, who had come for a dance, was wounded as about a dozen youths clashed to “clean up” rivals. Authorities vow stricter enforcement and support new laws to curb bad halls.
Governor Durbin pardoned George Fritts a life prisoner from Lawrence County and granted parole to Samuel H. W. Price of Randolph County John Cling of Pike County and Fred Richards of Allen County. All were serving life sentences for murder and had good records at the state prison.
John D. Rockefeller, with rosy cheeks and confident stride, left his Fifth Avenue home to attend a Christmas gathering at the Forty-sixth Street Baptist Church. He greeted congregants in the lobby, offering warm wishes for a merry Christmas before services began.
New York dispatch reports a fire at 21 Allen Street in the poorer East Side burned a furnished room house, killing two women identified as Mrs. Alice Kelly and Mrs. D C Fountain. A man and a woman, Owen McGrath and Maggie McGrath, were hospitalized in critical condition after celebrating at the house. A lamp overturn sparked the blaze, cutting off the rest of the party.
Prof E Hershey Sneath head of Yale summer school says Southern illiteracy among whites is the great problem as he campaigns through the region. He notes education is available to literate whites, but poor whites distant from villages lack access and suggests Northern donors could aid. Prof Breath also aimed to spur Yale alumni efforts to educate rural whites.
In India a rumor claims Senator Ratroanka activea died on a train to Pittebure while en route. He is to be initiated into Masonry Tuesday night at the Scottish Rite temple, despite the city rumor that he died. The report notes his tall rugged presence as he returned from apparent departure.
Dec 26 report states eight officers and 66 men were killed as Japanese troops tried to erase the remnants of the Russian Port Arthur field during a heavy engagement.
One hundred poor boys of the city received tickets from Supt. Kroger at the police station on Monday morning. The tickets were exchanged at Ks & Co for a warm overcoat for each boy, with recipients being honest, upright youths recommended by the police department.
A Christmas Day fire at 26 Wy Vermont Street in the residence of D. W. Maroney damaged little. Firefighters extinguished a Christman tree blaze, with no Santa Clauses burned and only one ore started, resulting in trifling damage.
Loganport Indiana dispatch reports relatives of Frank Obenchain, the missing county treasurer, now think he has left the country. They say he sent his clothing case from New Orleans to an old friend in Mannington West Virginia, hinting at his escape to Panama Mexico or South America. Mrs Obenchain, ill with diphtheria, fears for her two children and believes he notified them by this act.
On Christmas Day four inmates released from the workhouse received pardons as a judge named Whal lon offered clemency. Edward Hooper was forgiven for beating his wife. Joe Wagner vowed to abstain from liquor. James Johnson pledged to drink no more. Sarah Hate regretted missing her marriage ceremony before taking a husband. The notice ends with a garbled line about Wulechner and Janes Dustless Oats.
Rev. Quisenberry’s Lawrence Baptist sermon denounces malicious gossip blamed for the death of Alexander White, Lawrence postmaster. He cites cases of self destruction under public scorn and calls out church members for pressuring individuals to ruin. White’s funeral arrangements and post office move are noted, with Greenfield burial planned for his widow. Sanitation concerns near the Kingan plant prompt health board action in a Romanian neighborhood, with inspections, condemnations, and proposed remedial work discussed.
A manhole accident at Benateave and Washington streets caused a sheet of flame 59 feet high and a loud blast when two wires touched. Pedestrians J. C. Watson of the Magnolia Building and Frank Kilnger of 66 Addison streets suffered facial burns as the overcoat of Watson ignited. Firemen quickly extinguished the blaze.
The Central Labor union plans a smoker for United Mine workers in Indianapolis but will require consent from insurance companies before smoking is allowed in the theater. A committee will confer with insurers to secure approval.
Harry Ft. Smith named receiver after creditor John B. Cockrum sought relief. Claims total $580. Estimated assets range from $10,000 to $15,000. Weather forecast indicates turning to snow Monday night or Tuesday with colder temperatures.
Clarence Foxworthy of West Washington Street was stabbed four times in a street incident. A physician at the Babbs Free Dispensary treated him with ten stitches in one wound, while the injured man could not explain how the blows occurred.
The Rescue Mission at South and Pennsylvania will hold a watch service on Monday and keep its doors open for New Year. The hungry will be fed, and the event emphasizes service to those in need.
Funeral services for Mrs George W Cooper widow of the late Congressman were held at the family home 68 KE Twentyeventh street. The body will be moved to Columbus for interment Tuesday.
The county clerk’s office opened briefly on Monday for marriage licenses as Heente asked to wed Rupert Elmerich and Katherine AL Buch. City officials reported 88 dollars presented by the City Controller to Windalow, Lanter and New York, amounting to 95.52.73 in city debt and interest, with Lom noted as paid.
Ten years ago today Simeon Coy died at his home in ta pots, a concise local obituary noting the passing of a resident.
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