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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1904
Page
1
County treasurer announces that property will be sold for unpaid taxes with notices in two weekly papers and circular letters to taxpayers. Due to the law, many will only learn of their delinquency after sale. taxpayers urged to pay promptly as statements for the past ten days will not be issued.
Stanley Wort criticizes council over a special committee to inspect theaters after his own inspections. He says he cares not for any faction and will continue his work. Council members discuss possible legal action while others doubt disruption.
A 19th century column notes cabbage makings for sauerkraut rising in price to sixty dollars a ton. It laments the shortage and soaring costs, implying cabbage scarcity as April approaches and questioning if prices can be sustained. The piece uses colorful comparisons to stress the unusual price level.
Four months hence railroads entering Indianapolis will submit plans and specifications to eliminate erade crossings. At a Friday conference the mayor and a railroad delegation agreed the city should pay half the expense. Mayor Holtzman proposes the Terminal and Traction company share costs. Thomas Roch Jr., chief engineer of the Pennsylvania, is preparing the plans.
In a City hospital corridor doctors sort through old love letters as they relocate to recently prepared wing quarters. Dr Shipp Hailey Kiser and others reveal quiet sentiment amid drawers and desks while Fred Sheets and partners plan a new Standard Collecting Agency in Indianapolis with capitalization of 2500 dollars.
Workers at Adams-Raymont veneer plant continue strike affecting operations. Some boys returned Saturday without recognition while men from the dryroom take over machines. A few new workers hired as the firm rushes orders, with men allegedly earning only 73 cents per day.
Two pairs of newborns at the Udell Street house draw neighborhood interest as Dr. Harold ALR notes both infants are thriving. Mrs. Jesse Carothers welcomed a boy after a prior birth at the same residence. the polisher husband works nearby. Diamond jewelry ads and a dentist note complete this brief station.
A car breakdown at Brookside park blocked the loop causing a chain of transfers. Passengers from Doth were moved to the next car, then to another, ending up on Brightwood and Columbia avenues before reaching downtown about an hour late.
National United Mine Workers officials report strong turnout for next week’s convention in Tomlinson hall. Delegates from many districts will attend with about ten percent Yele-Altes present. Opening Monday features Mayor Holtzman welcome and President Mitchell’s address after cred entials report.
Democrats pressure Overstreet amid talk of his ties to two Columbus business failures. Ex mayoral supporters urge him to run while critics warn a nomination could doom his chances. News notes a receiver handling the Columbus saddlery and lawn care concerns and local figures weigh political risk.
Fred Shepard deputy county auditor reports he felt his arm pushed and later missed his pocketbook on a crowded Michigan street car. Detectives Arch and Manning arrested Marty Edwards and Edward Ford after a struggle while watching them work the crowd.
London notes from January reporting a pivotal moment as Czar Nicholas holds the diplomatic fate for Korea and Manchuria. Moscow and St Petersburg sources debate whether Russia will seek peace or escalate to war with Japan, with partial signs of conciliation or renewed tension.
Willheim Price a Lombard Street clerk faced charges of stealing five cars from an exclusive Watng office in a building. Eight prominent lawyers vied for his defense as Acting Judge Wistman contemplated a possible ten day sentence and a pile of recommendations from colleagues. Prosecutor Holmes mocked the abundance of legal support.
A member of the G A R post at Warsaw Indiana urges J M Neely to cut the number of posts and boost membership. He notes former muster rallies and posts outside the city and claims dues have been reduced to a minimum while members face poverty.
Pneumonia remains a steady killer as the city reports sixteen deaths to date with five more victims on Saturday. The list includes Peter Manat, John Simmons, Mary A De Mar, A W Shortridge, and others, with addresses in Indianapolis and nearby areas.
Shere Lot Metzger tells THE SUN he has been urged by many friends to run for county chairman against Harry Smith, with a final answer due at Spmb Saturday.
Testimony shows Sam praised vengeance toward Mrs Buin Stanley, leading to a heavy fine for assault and taunting. He sought a divorce and faced eviction actions, later cited for taking the Lord’s name in vain under poles court evidence. He claims his utterances were merely expletives.
Franklin Murphy aged 23 of N Jefferson Street was arrested Friday by Seret Schelgert on a charge of theft. He allegedly entered the residence of Mayme Adame on West Washington Street, set a curtain on fire with water, causing burns to Mayme and another occupant as they fought to extinguish the flames. The incident and ensuing investigation continue.
Thomas Bryan of Bloomfield, 33, faces frequent operations to save his left arm after a June horse kick. Doctors have removed a piece of bone and scrubbed the area to prevent loss of the limb, with the latest procedure performed just days ago. A separate incident saw J H Bas suffer a knife accident on a wagon seat, requiring medical care at the City dispensary.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for fair weather through Saturday night with a cold wave and continued cold on Sunday. Early morning temperature 32 degrees, noon 34 and 2 pm 82. Colder tonight with generally fair and warmer conditions expected Sunday in Indiana and adjacent states, winds variable.
In police court, Charles Jones, 18, colored, 62 Douglass, was fined $10 and costs for allegedly stealing a pair of trousers. The garments, property of a traveling salesman, were taken from the Denver hotel where he was employed as bellboy.
Harry T. Smith spoke to a reporter stating his personal support for Congressman Overstreet’s re election if he is elected chairman, while insisting his preferences will not influence any candidate. A separate report notes a state auditor visited Auburn Indiana to assist a bank examiner at the Farmers' Bank of that city amid fears of losses.
Tearkmony in police court, Saturday morning, Lat Ana Molton of 419 Petosest addressed the judge about a revolver threat. She testified Rubenstein entered her room and she forced him to leave with the weapon. She was fined 5 and costs and given 0 days, with an appeal filed.
Friday merit hearing before Judge Whallon, Fannie Hert and Regatones testified she visited in the country for months and claimed no drinks there. She said after returning home she drank beer with neighbors and regrets the trouble, with Bhawan fined $1 and costs for the infraction.
A reported smallpox case at IMT Bim markcare was investigated by the Chy henith board on Saturday and determined to be an aggravated case of measles.
City Life item notes Marion camp 0538 M W of A and Frank Clark camp No 5 reorganizing officers in Foustain hall. Mentions Columbus Greensburg Richmond traction company capital rise to 2 5 million, and a petitioned charter for the Span ied American War veterans. Also reports a freight incident at Liberty St crossing and a shotgun incident on Sciota Ave.
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