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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1904
Page
1
George W. Adams aged 65 of East Street was struck by Belt Line Train No. 5 while crossing the Belt Crossing in Meridianae. He was thrown headfirst into a cattle guard, sustaining skull fractures and severe bruises. he died from the injuries.
A Seaoui message says Korea orders troops to join Japanese forces. Korea has 1700 drilled men and 3,000,000 able to bear arms but without training or weapons. Emperor's body guard numbers a thousand. Port Arthur event unclear. six vessels sunk with stones. Japanese gunboat losses reported. several Russian torpedo boats shelled near Golubina Bay. Che Foo reports damaged Japanese gunboats reaching Che Foo.
Opal Carmichael, 16, lies in Deaconess Hospital with severe burns from her throat to her feet after a Thursday incident. Nurses report her nerve as extraordinary, and a hospital attendant says her death is likely within hours. Her mother, at 125 W. Michigan, expresses grim gratitude that Opal’s face was not burned beyond recognition.
Judge Allen of the circuit court orders a writ of attachment for content of court against William Smith for failing to file a report in the Corydon R. Shimer petition. The report was due in September but has not been filed. The rest of the text mentions unrelated ads and garbled content.
Chester Gregg, a farmer lad dubbed a hayseed, allegedly stabbed Bert Crist on Tenth Street. Gregg was arrested on a charge of assault with intent to kill as the injured boy remained in very serious condition at the hospital Friday morning. The incident followed a dispute with several boys near Gregg's aunt's grocery. The case was continued to March 8.
Workers at Parry Manufacturing protested wage cuts with sit down actions. Four male employees, including a machinist, faced dismissal while others threaten to seek new jobs. Company officials claimed the cut was to equalize pay, and cheered up workers by promising peaceful conduct.
Jacob Heyob of 510 5th and Tony Chitwood of 12 N. California were arrested by Patrolmen Shine and McCarthy on a charge of stealing $3 and a quart of whisky from a saloon at Court and California streets late Friday night. Their cases were continued to March 3. They deny the charges and claim they were sober when apprehended.
A thief gained access to Miss Littkin Paitlan at 4 W Northst Friday night by ladder and stole two purses. One purse held $3 and the other a gold watch and chain.
Albert Nach a colored man on Washington street found a watch in the snow while sweeping a sidewalk near 615 B Court. Detectives suspected the find was staged but evidence showed Nash kept the watch to await a reward. James Smith later reported his own lost watch and recovered it, while Nash was freed.
Threatening conditions with snow or rain Saturday night and Sunday. Temperatures at 7 am 28, noon 35, 2 pm 38. Rain or snow in Indiana and adjacent states, warmer with southerly winds.
On Monday February 9, representatives of United Wine Workers and mine operators will meet again to tackle the scale question. Local coal men foresee possible deadlock, but union officials express renewed hope for peace. Secretary Wilson told The Hun he remains optimistic about a settlement and recalls past conventions. He urged both sides to keep faith and work toward a settlement at the hearth.
Indiana day at the St Louis exposition moved from September 18 to September 1 due to date conflicts. The Indiana exhibit promises unique displays, including charts by Dr. Murty on sanitation improvements and demonstrations of blind fish. Spear throwing from Wrandotte cave in Crawford county and cave exhibits from southern Indiana are noted.
A Monte Carlo dispatch reports Charles Schwab, former United States Steel head, breaking the bank at a casino table on Saturday. He has drawn crowds as his sensational gambling draws attention from onlookers and reporters alike.
Jig Four railroad company submitted plans to elevate tracks at the Mansu Chisetts street crossing. Elevation 12 feet above grade with four and a half foot embankment, 19 feet of graded approach to the next street, retaining walls and earth fill. Crossing will use a steel girder bridge with supporting posts at the crossing and slopes of about one foot on each side.
County commissioners debated the Washington Street stone bridge plan. Arguments centered on width, cost, and a prior proposal for a wider bridge. A council resolution sought a 60 foot span but was reduced to 40 or 50 feet, leaving a stone bridge at the present width.
St Louis plans a vast Bla Show opening in April with space rivaling Chicago and Paris expos, costing tens of millions. The fair will cover extensive grounds and hoteling, with large exhibition buildings and related infrastructure, aiming to surpass prior world expositions in size and scope.
William Z. Quigley died in Chicago Friday night of typhoid pneumonia. He was known as Willa T. Quigtey, former Indianagalis decorator, and was a brother of James Quigtey of Indianapolis. A probate or will likely be brought here.
William Dernell of 313 S Ennist appeared in police court on Saturday charged with assault and battery on his elderly mother. The frail woman testified he choked her a few days earlier and had been abusive and disagreeable for three years. Dernell was fined and ordered to pay costs.
A circular signed by WIL Heavil outlines a plan to take a large group of negroes to Africa, with Noah Freeman as a possible organizer. Freeman says the trip cost should be under five dollars and he does not know the starting location or which part of Africa, casting doubt on the trip’s feasibility.
A crowded precinct meeting in the county chair race faced delays as credentials were discussed and delayed. William Reagan pressed for invitation lists while others debated support for the nominating convention and primary tickets.
George Lorenz Diller Grom and Diller were each sentenced to two years in the Aboundedville penitentiary in West Virginia and fined ten thousand dollars. The four defendants faced sentencing after a lengthy post office conspiracy trial. Judge Kanler urged mercy while noting the defendants’ families. The empty courtroom heard the sentences as the prisoners and their counsel waited.
A French observer details the brutal slave trade among the Kongo, describing Arab expeditions returning with thousands of captives. He notes smallpox, hunger, and harsh transport while recounting prices paid in sous, gun caps, and trade for ivory and wives in the Banda region.
Police probe reveals John Stanley allegedly buried his infant daughter in a vacant lot near Holgingtonslane after a baby died days old. Stanley confesses poverty forced the burial and cites this as the third child disposed of in this way. A gun advertisement and dubious claims accompany the case.
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