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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1904
Page
10
Special to the Bun reports John Baxter and his wife watched their fox terrier die after eating two pumpkin pies at 4 a.m. on West Fifty Fifth Street. The dog went berserk, dashed about, and policemen feared a mad dog before an officer shot it to end the suffering. Mrs Baxter blamed the pies.
The report lists expected postings and retirements as President Roosevelt reorganizes the diplomatic corps. John Griffiths will become consul general in Berlin, replacing Frank Mason. McCormick in St. Petersburg and Tower in Berlin are to stay. Thompson moves from Brazil to Mexico as ambassador, Longer heads to Mexico from China, and Conner reportedly aims for Iowa governorship.
The Southside Baptist church reports a sharp rise in members during the closing year thanks to Pastor Dr. Bass. A renewed effort will be made in January and February with all Southside residents invited to attend services. Special music by the choir will be heard each Sunday.
In Appleton Wisconsin on December 11 obituary reports the daughter of William Mejdam of Grand chute unearthed 2500 hidden within her late father’s bed mattress. The sum was mostly in bills and concealed under the mattress in his room.
San Francisco December report on Jack Johnson, the husky colored heavyweight, starting training Friday at Link Dennis' Gymnasium in West Oakland. Assistant trainers Denver Hd Martin and Billy Woods assist as the formidable left-handed material shapes up.
At Folsom California on December 3 guard W. J. Bar r ia was shot while attempting to stop a jail break. The incident left seven convicts involved in the escape attempt reportedly injured or killed as they attempted to break free. The episode occurred as authorities pursued the inmates and secured the facility.
Ramon Johnson, a retired Juke captain, reportedly died from fright after a puff from an Amalgan stove caused a startled incident. The report, filed from Buna Anobodygan Wisconsin, notes December 3 as the date of the event and mentions June Ushted in connection with the irregular details.
Miss Eleanor Brown guests Miss Hazel Mook in Marion. Dr Kyle attended the assembly dance at Marion. Hazel Lipinski returns home after studying in Indianapolis. Janie Deming and Lucile Major back in Shelbyville from Balkan area. Tautra Tilley Nao returns from Heways to Bedford. Other neighbors hosted visits and gatherings during the holiday season.
Ethel Crittenden, the little girl burned in a Hough Street gasoline explosion, died at her home 796 King Avenue Saturday morning. She had shown initial hope of recovery, but worsened and doctors called recovery impossible. Severe burns and inhalation of flame contributed to her death as she lost the ability to speak.
An ad lists numerous coal and fuel dealers including Barrett, Buddenbaum, Barnett, Casady, Dynes, Ehrrich, Gansbers, Garstang, Greenan, Greer Wilkingen, Hury, Lambert, Logsdon, Maas-Netmeyer, Malott, Miller, Polar Ice, Prier, Reinecke, Reynolds, Steinhauer, Thayer, Thompson, Myers, King & Geran, and others. It promotes Burns free and guarantees, urging customers to see the guarantee with each car and seek the genuine item.
One way excursion tickets to points in Alabama Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee and Virginia will be sold from all ticket stations on the Pennsylvania Lines during December January February March and April. For full particulars consult local ticket agents or address W. W. Pilgrim.
A New Year's present promotes 55.00 per month into a 2 Pol Armor Endowment Policy. It promises weekly indemnities for disability and accident, cash benefits, and guaranteed sums after years. The ad urges readers to invest, claiming high dividends and strong protection for a man.
A garbled notice highlights Keeler's Gallery and local patrons. It references Ferrel Pankey, Keeler, and W. Wadhtnet in relation to a seated event at the gallery. The fragment hints at community attendance and support, with mention of Bertier and parents aware of patronage and success.
The Board of Public Works approved the commission's report on city water quality. It states that Indianapolis Water Company supplied sanitary water during the epidemic period, notes domestic wells as a key factor, and recommends condemning domestic wells and vaults while requiring sewer connections where sewers exist. The full report will be printed or available on request.
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