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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1904
Page
6
A Cleveland man on a Monday night approached a woman and complained about a blunt remark tied to his alleged state of mind. The exchange involved references to a person named Mia and a prosecutor, with a detective noting the incident at Central Avenue.
A wife recounts her husband Coleman’s alleged habit of eating parlor matches for years, choking her after a late night headful of match tips. Prosecutor Gott reviews the case, finding no law against eating one’s own matches, and asks Coleman to visit the office for questioning.
Los Angeles January 1 The Gila monster of Arizona shows no interest in any food or water. Secretary Thaxter reports trials on the reptile that refuses jam or drink, remaining lively and unmoved. The creature’s “menu” appears to consist solely of air.
Kalamazoo Mich Jan 16 a clever forger Holbrook Exhill sought by sheriffs in Kalamazoo and charged with over 100 crimes was arrested in San Francisco Wednesday by Sheriff Shipman. He confessed to the entire list after arrest and is held for extradition.
Washington dispatch notes Congressman I. Mann of Illinois chairs the House committee on elections and must oversee cleansing the dirty linen of ward politics. Hearings reveal bribery, corruption, and costly contests as lawmakers leverage money for seats. Mann, born 1856 in Chicago, is a four term Republican with a recent victory by over 9,000 votes.
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