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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1904

Page

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Detective Morgan Guards Industrial Alliance Meeting

The second day of the Citizens' Industrial Alliance meeting in Claypool's assembly room featured detective John Morgan guarding the door with a hired operative named John Wenn. Leaders and labor figures attended incognito. Charles L. Chadwick criticized the eight hour law while opponents argued against anti-injunction measures. the session was to adjourn Tuesday afternoon.

Detective John Morgan Citizens’ Industrial Alliance Meeting John Wenn Indianapolis Citizens’ Industrial Alliance Claypool John Huber United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Citizens’ Industrial Alliance Sus Morgan Te Association Labor Charles L. Chadwick The New York Manufacturers’ League Chadwick Toon

Spaan Denounces Inoquities of Railroads in Court

Attorney Henry Spann delivers a sweeping denunciation of railroad corporations and Pinkerton sleuths in alleged ticket forgery cases. He attacks the prosecution and cites the Purdue wreck while accusing detectives of tampering with evidence from Aics ing's Office.

SPAAN Messing Glick Cleere Cataline Attornney Henry Spann Pinkerton Sleuth-Houmde Vanderbilt Big Four Purdue Mr. Duncan Ask Inn Duncan

Fireman Clint Lowes Stops Runaway Wagons

Massachusetts avenue noon Tuesday witness a runaway wagon with dragging lines and a team of farmer’s horses charging toward vehicles and a streetcar. Fireman Clint Lowes leaped in front of the horses, seized the traces, and brought them to a halt as spectators watched.

Massachusetts Ave Clint Lower

Funeral by Interurban in Indianapolis First use

Hollis E. Thayer of Greenfield was buried in Indianapolis with an interurban funeral carried by two Greenfield cars over the Central and Crown Hill lines. It marks the first use of interurban cars for a funeral in the city. Probate commissioner Walker oversees memorials and related notices. Mary L. Durton, administratrix of Alfred Burton’s estate, seeks to continue the Indiana Gall photo button business to repay creditors, with debts around $1,000 and her claim for over $500 for services rendered.

Hollis E. Thayer Greenfield Interurban Crown Hill Indianapolis Walker Mary L. Durton Alfred Burton Indianagalls Photo Button Company

Gambling fines in police court on W Washington Street

On Monday night near West Washington Street five men were fined for gambling in police court on Tuesday morning. Armitage received 10 dollars and costs for keeping a gambling house, four others were fined and costs for visiting, and Chayell pleaded guilty as the case proceeded.

W. Washington St Armitage Chayell Resun

Panama Canal Treaty Ratified by U S Senate

The Panama Canal Treaty was ratified 66 to 14 by the U S Senate at 3 P M on Tuesday. Sen Geveridge and Fair Hanks voted for ratification. The article notes Cromwell’s long fight for the canal’s adoption and mentions notable deaths, a deadly explosion near Johnstown, and a bank receiver appointment in Corning.

Washington United States Senate Geveridge Fair Hanks

Japan Exhibit Arrives on Lyra for St Louis Exposition

TACOMA Washington February 23 The American steamer Lyra has arrived from the Orient bearing the Japanese government exhibit for the Louisiana exposition at St Louis Also landed a cargo valued at about 1 000 000 dollars featuring the import of the empire’s goods for display.

Japan Tacoma Wash Lyra St. Louis

There Are No Mark Hannas in the Crowd

Secretary Wilson of the United Mine Workers dismisses C. W. Post remarks. He says no Mark Hannas are present at the Citizens' alliance meeting and argues workers lack worthy speakers. He predicts the labor leaders and employers are at odds, and that those who speak without argument will hang themselves.

Mark Hannas Secretary Wilson W. B. Wilson United Mine Workers THE SUN C. W. Post Postum Cereal Company Citizens’ Industrial Alliance Mr. Wilson Post Citizens' Alliance

Ol Smith Pays Delinquent Taxes On Properties

Marry B Smith a candidate for county chairman and former auditor had delinquent taxes on several properties listed as due and paid last week. Properties include Healdence on N Alabama, Lille Smith lot, Crescent Mining Company, and Crescent Company with totals reaching 1561.04 after payment. The article notes the duty of county auditors to prepare duplicates showing delinquent amounts and emphasizes no concealment by Col Smith.

Marry B. Smith Repubean County Smith N. Alabama Lille Smith Col. Smith Crescent Mining Company Delinquent Cresent. of Armin C. Koshas Tme

Weather and civic notes from a day in history

Weather forecast for Indiana and nearby states predicts rain or snow and cooler conditions through Wednesday with temperatures at 7 am 40, noon 43, and 2 pm 45. Separate items cover mining official Garber declining Roosevelt’s Isthmian canal commission, an anticipated senate reading delay, and a listed band lineup including Walker Davis Hecker and Alfred Noble. also a Prairie du Chien mob incident, Ellsworth mine workers returning after an eight hour gain, electric lighting bids to be opened, naval bill progress, wheat price surge and drop, and a Wayne County grocery burglary involving 15 pennies.

Indiana Garber Washi John Garber California Roosevelt Senate Walker George W. Davis Frank J. Hecker Detroit Alfred Noble The Pennsylvania Railroad

Polly Pay and the Riot Attack in Colorado

Mrs Lydia Ross Anthony, known for her Polly Pry magazine attack on organized labor during Colorado's coal strike, says she is here to learn and not celebrate. She reports protection by a bodyguard in Denver due to President Mitchells orders and notes the strike there is nearly over as she plans to move her magazine to Chicago for broader national reach.

Lydia Ross Anthony SUN Polly Pry Denver Citizens Industrial Association Colorado Sabor Mitchells Amely Lam Gur Anthony New York Chicago

Gunn Tangled Estate Hearing Sets Second Court Session

John Gunn sues the estate of John Gunn in a disputed claim over sole heir status. Elder John Gunn and Elizabeth Guo died in a Linden and Orange home years ago. William Gunn asserts kinship as son or brother while neighbors recall conflicting family ties. Special judge Alfred Hovey to preside.

John Gunn Erreutt Elizabeth Guo Linden and Orange Ats William Gunn John Tome Alfred Hovey Jude

Blackwell Fined For Cruelty To Ten Children

Judge Whallon imposes the maximum allowed fine on Payton Blackwell colored for cruelty to his ten Mille children. The case drew testimony from most witnesses in line with the children's statements. One witness noted Blackwell worked constantly but was not industrious.

Whallon Payton Blackwell Torbett St Costa Cass Blackwell

Claimed Russian Fleet Prepares for Clash at Port Arthur

Reports from CHEFOO say Russia vaked jit capacity at Port Arthur with battleships cruisers and torpedo boat destroyers totaling nine thousand five hundred men and guns as Admiral Maraxott nears to lead a sortie against Japan The Black Sea Fleet activity under Constantinople is viewed as gearing for Balkan crisis not expansion and Gen Sakharoff takes interim charge of the Russian land forces Kiev reports note war finance buildup and overseas bank withdrawals while Tokyo thanks British captains for guiding ships and awards the Rising Sun order and gifts.

Chefoo Port Arthur Maraxott Black Sea Constantinople Sebastopol Odvesa Sk Sleo Russia

Fire destroys two houses causing jewelry loss

A morning blaze at 1155 W New York St damaged two-story frame homes and destroyed hundreds of dollars in jewelry owned by Claude Negrey of White River Sand and Gravel Co. A defective fuse sparked the fire. box 38 delay worsened damage as wind fanned embers and both residences suffered extensive upper-floor burns.

Tursuay New York-st Claude Neghy White River Sand and Gravel Company Negrey George Williams

Juror Abandons Trial to Help Dying Wife

In West Newton, juror Laula Horton left the courtroom to reach his dying wife after learning of her condition by phone. Judge Carter and counsel approved his departure, creating procedural delays in the Nellie Jeffries v Atlas Engine Works and Contractor Weaver case over damages from a death.

Laula Horton Superior Court West Newton Rallif Phipps Carter Horton Nellie Jeffries Atlas Engine Works Cons Wractor Weaver Jefferien Atlas

baseball magnates meet to discuss minor leagues peace pact

In Columbus on February 3 the National Association of Minor Leagues opened talks with the Pacific Coast League to settle peace terms. Attending were Toronto’s Arthur Irwin, Minneapolis’ W H Watkins, Chicago’s George Tebeau, Boston’s Tim Murnane and other known figures from major and minor circuits.

Columbus National Association Pacific Coast League Arthur Irwin Toronto Charles Ruschaupt Inainaspolis T. F. Burns Colorado Springs George Tebeau Chicago T. E. Underhill Rochester George Stallings Buffalo Pat Powers New York H. C. Griffith Jersey City President Grillo American

Wheat fetches $1.07 a bushel in Indianapolis

Millers offered wagon wheat at the price of $1.07 per bushel in Indianapolis on Tuesday, signaling a new high. The advance reflects strong demand and rising market activity for wheat in the area.

Indianapolis

Controller Dunn Faces Funding Gap for Police Additions

Controller Dunn cannot locate a $6,000 source for proposed police force additions and cannot authorize transfers yet. He notes no dedicated fund or clear revenue provision to cover the cost and warns against pulling from other early-year appropriations. Mary Kelley sues Loughton J. Fletcher for $10 for injuries from a fall at the Fletcher bank building elevator shaft door left open on the ground floor. She alleges she stepped into the shaft and fell onto the car below. Janet Destesses Ost First Class Steaks at Stegemetz Dee. Denison barberae and S. BR. Stone offer services. local ads run. You stand to win if you use The Sun liners results guaranteed.

Dunn Poant of Safety Hoe Suea Mary Kelley Loughton J. Fletcher Fletcher Bank

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