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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1904
Page
1
Washington reports continue as Senator Hanna weakens and sinks. Doctors Rixey Osler and Cutter note failing respiration and nourishment, oxygen keeps him alive while possible death nears. Family and officials gather. debate over canal treaty vote unfolds as Hanna's condition worsens.
Boston February 1 The Lathrop pubic Viehing company filed an assignment Monday with no statement of liabilities prepared. A bloody 2 a m attack occurred after a Daleville traction car incident where a Conductor Eimer and Ira 2 clashed with riders. Irons was stabbed six times before rescue by Frence and others. A car full of police arrested suspects, including Brnk Nem, a Tra relative. Separate item reports the funeral of William J. Lemp in St Louis, noting his belief as a free thinker and his insanity claim. An unrelated incident saw a man near an allroad fall after a crooning crook.
In Washington on February 15 the defense prayers in the Machen Groff Lorens conspiracy were argued before Justice Pritchard. Lawyers faced two distinct charges and Pritchard refused to include his opinion on innocence in the charges though federal statute allows it. The case proceeds with jurors to decide Thursday after Monday morning arguments.
A joint miners and operators meeting at Clay pool opened with heated talk and no definite decisions at noon. President Mitchell said he could not predict actions, while organizers planned another conference. Rumors suggested the gathering would oppose a second convention, signaling possible widespread strikes after April first across four states and parts of Montana.
A new employment bureau for paroled boys from Plainfield In firm tory and Marion county workhouse will be started by juvenile court officers led by Mrs. Helen W. Rogers. Local employers in Indianapolis have been asked to cooperate, hoping to give boys a fresh start and correct their records with work and guidance.
Theo Cross of Washington Indiana claims a machine can locate gas or oil wells and never fail. He offers to locate wells for $1000 each and proposes a $10 payment for every successful hit. Blatchley, a state ecologist, and a geologist dismiss the claim as a mechanical fantasy amid talk of drilling.
A city council conference chaired by Mayor Holtznan and Supt Kruger reviewed police staffing, patrol additions, and a new plain clothes patrol concept. The plan includes more night wagons, eight new officers, and a flexible detective wing via regular patrols. details to be refined before an ordinance enacting the plan is introduced.
Reports from Port Arthur describe a vessel named the Jane demolishing and sinking at the port, with conflicting accounts of damage and survivor testimony. Coroners in London assess poisoning claims while Russian and Japanese reports surface about naval actions near Vladivostok and the Yalu river battle developments.
The Board of State wrestling with whether to allow two patrolmen to wear badges now held by “Hot” Campbell and “Rett Mr. Tieton” at the Indigin matiutsu bank without removing them from force. The board aims to have only on duty vegetationrs wear badges, but officers on detail may request permission to wear the same badges. The city attorney has been asked for guidance on how to permit three women to wear badges without affecting their department status. Many officers seek equal treatment while maintaining rank and protocol.
A buffy gentleman visited Mondusy on behalf of the Board of Works with a bid to buy lumber from the Seller's farm. He offered 41,600, claiming the lumber is worth about 33,000, and suggested perhaps paying up to 900, though the board said it would not sell for less than its value and would likely invite competitive bids later.
War reports and short covering push Chicago grain prices higher as May wheat rises toward 99 cents, bay corn and May oats also show gains amid ongoing market tensions. The day’s trading highlights reflect broad demand and speculative activity shaping the futures landscape.
The Japanese minister Takebira asked the State Department to intervene for 40 Japanese residents detained at Port Arthur by Russians. London dispatches say Russian demoralization follows Japanese successes, with commanders fearing surpise and coastwise defense weaknesses. US consul Miller intercedes for Japanese refugees trying to leave, while a Russian keeper is disciplined for interfering with Coast Miller. Reports claim Russian ships hit at Port Arthur, Wenches steamer says, with Novik cited as the only vessel to do effective work. Refugees fled homes and stores amid shelling, as Russians rely on land forces despite hopeful reports.
Weather forecast for 26 hours ending 7 p m February 16 continues cold with a 7 p m reading of 10 degrees and noon at 14 degrees. Fair and colder in Indiana and neighboring states with fresh northwest winds. Ad text mentions cough remedies and drugstore ads interspersed in the column.
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