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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1904

Page

6

Mother Pleads For Son In Juvenile Court Defense

A 14 year old parolee from Plainfield Indian School faced return to the facility after violating supervision. His mother and sister pleaded for a chance to speak in his defense, but Supt York ordered the boy back to the school. The boy cried as he begged to stay with his family before leaving the courtroom.

Lad Plainfield York Schultz Alster Bhaltz Sgalu Yta

Park Theater Electric Wiring Found In Excellent Repair

Building inspector Stanley and Blee Widan J. R. Kantel visited the Park Theater, inspected the electric wiring, and found it in excellent repair. He praised the management for safety efforts and said further practical improvements may be suggested. The Grand Opera House and Empire theater wiring were also reviewed with more checks planned.

Stanley and Blee- Widan J. R. Kantel Uhtter Grand Opera Housa Dan Enge Empire Grand

Snake at Waelbridge Park Dies By Its Own Action

Toled o Ohio January 18 a rattlesnake named Diamond at Waelbridge park died by its own action after a long period of refusing food since August 1902. Keeper St Aubin notes the reptile drank large quantities of water and kept its head submerged for minutes at a time.

Toledo Waelbridge Park Ines St. Aubin Aix

Honey hidden in walls discovered in Clayton home

In Clayton Missouri a home owned by F W Lehweicart yielded 200 pounds of honey after a carpenters visit. Bees had woven combs for eight years, protected by weather and a thin layer of plaster. The bees remained dormant and harmless, though the discovery surprised residents.

Clayton F. W. Lehweicart

Wiping Out Old Things and Board Actions

Old resolutions and budget items were corrected by the current board at Monday’s meeting with chairman WM Logedon presiding. A sample from Chicago notes changes to be wiped from the books. Esther Riley, cashier of the Auditorium hotel, was assaulted after declining a stranger’s drink near Aichi pin-aye and Harrison, with the attacker fleeing. A streetcar incident on Mary hand street caused a temporary disruption as a trolley truck slipped from under a Shelby street car at 70 a.m. causing northbound cars to detour.

WM Logedon Chicago Esther Riley Auditorium Hotel Aichipin-aye Harrison St Virginia-ave Snall Jeup

Very Few Bidders For War Board Contracts

Only five small contracts were offered for the war board projects including improvements to several streets and alleys. Four came down to single bids as other contracts, involving about five thousand, were not awarded due to the lack of bidders.

Warke Board Mominy

Scared His Wife to Death in Neville Kentucky

Floyd McMeany was arrested after frightening his wife to death at NevilleKentucky on a Sunday night. He reportedly drank and waved a revolver during the incident.

Poster Jan Floyd McMeany Neville

Robbers Captured by Farmers Near Paola Kansas

Charles Gerney of St Paul Minnesota and Tom Hocers of Butte Montana were captured Sunday by about 200 farmers near Paola Kansas after a robbery incident.

Fariers Paola Kas Charles Gerney St. Paul Minn Tom Hocers Butte Mine

City Officials Rally Over Office Refit Orders

Board of public works cleanups include wall painting cork carpet behind counters as critics condemn the plan. Commissioner Jain McGregor faces pressure from city and county offices amid renovations. Mayor Holtzman and other officials press for cleaner quarters while McGregor vows no further improvements and tells staff they may move out if unsatisfied.

Board of Public Works Jain McGregor Iz Works Board Otter Aup Spencer Park Board Ie McGregor Sonia

High Court Affirms Negroes Right to Serve on Juries

Washington January 18 19 the Supreme Court sustained the right of negroes to serve as jurors in criminal cases Rogers was tried for murder and blacks were barred from the panel solely because of race. The decision declares such exclusion a denial of equal rights under the Constitution.

High Court Washington Jan Rogers Amuiitia Upreme Eupreme Court United States

Appraisers urged to speed up post house hospital case

The works board pressed for rapid appraisals of damages from the new post house and hospital project. George Wolf John H R Welch and J N Ritchie were named to assess 25 separate parcels but have yet to report. The city seeks to secure damages figures ahead of Wednesday court action to keep construction moving.

Murry Diclentien Hospital Works Board George Wolf John HR. Welch J N Ritchie Maui Pexthouse Nave Stot Unmages Ku Werter Court Ely

Jiminez Surrender After Subdued Fight Near Puerto Plata

In a clash near Puerto Plata the forces of Gen Jiminez surrendered to Gen Morales. Dispatch from Commander Dillingham mentions U.S. detachments at Detroit now in San Domingo. The surrender occurred with Corsreander Dillingham and Capt Robertson present. Perfect order resuming business on Monday.

Wasiington Puerto Plata Jimine Morales Gaywa Dillingham United States Detroit San Domingo Corsreander Dillingham Robertson

Steel Workers End Open Hearth Mill Idle After Wage Cut

South Chicago factory workers return to the open hearth plate and clad mill after a Christmas idle period. About 3,500 employees accepted wage reductions from 10 to 6 percent as operations resumed. Also in brief items, Wentz reported found in Knoxville, a missing Philadelphia heir. French Lick Springs board chairmen discussed acts. a Lincoln theft incident left a man fatally shot. and treasure seekers in San Francisco and Terre del Fuego reported no treasure found.

South Chicago Chicago South Gileago

Plenty of antitoxin on hand in Indianapolis says Dr Spencer

Dr Spencer tells THE SUX there is ample antitoxin for emergencies. He notes six scarlet fever cases and 14 diphtheria cases in the city, arguing the antitoxin trust will not cause fear or disruption in Indianapolis.

Spencer Indianapolis

Weed Cutting 15 Cited in City Tax Dispute

City and county officials probe weed cutting incident involving 15 volunteers. a resident faces a charge for weeds removal and tax payment confusion while others register objections. Repairs proceed on the old bridge as a new 33 foot span is set, with safety checks ahead of time. Burial service for ex governor Bushnell draws hundreds as officials attend and pay respects. Opera house fire in Findley destroys Turner building with substantial loss.

Path of the Reaper in Local Obituary Notice

Mrs Tita Hattes, wife of Joan Hatten at Central Supply, died Sunday afternoon at 127 Taion Street after an illness of nine days. Funeral Wednesday at 9 am. Also Mrs Har That Newell Lodge died of pneumonia Sunday. She was active in church work and an author. Husband James T Lodge and son Caleb Lodge survive.

Tita Hattes Joan Hatten Central Supply Company Taion-st Da.m Newell Lodge Sundhy Bha James T Lodge Caleb Lodge

Going Over Affairs of Defunct Auburn Bank

State auditor Bherrick returned from Auburn Indiana where bank examiner Hinshaw investigated the failure of Farmers Bank. Hinshaw says while not yet cleared, prospects for reopening are favorable and citizens discuss reorganization on a stricter basis. No receiver has been appointed. Hinshaw reports books are being checked and the cause appears linked to securities investments not easily converted to cash.

Atate Bherrick Auburn Ind Hinshaw Farmers Bank Ar. Hinshaw Hinsl

Little Man Confronts Police Over Sidewalk Cleanliness

A tense exchange features Captain Madden and patrols as a resident questions police orders to notify property owners to clear sidewalks. A patrolman visits a North-side property, prompting a heated clash with the white homeowner who retorts that the officers should clean the sidewalks themselves.

Madden Wafely Capt. Madden Els

Angry Knife Attack Near Wolfs Front Gate

An incident at a Cincinnati residence ended with David Wolf stabbing Renners after a dispute with Wolf’s daughter. Wolf opened a knife and wounded Renners, severing a finger that required amputation. Wolf was arrested and faces charges.

Cincinnatt Austay Rensners Gorge Wolf Centralave Wolf

Wheeling Daily News plant damaged in Sunday blast

Report of a Sunday night incident at Wheeling Daily News and related stores with a two-story window jump by two men causing minor injuries. Fire and responders investigated as authorities noted a zero-dollar loss claim and limited damage across the plant and nearby factory.

Wheeling W. Va Hasrayen Wheeling, Daily News Shhaefer & Driehurst Mgnor Lockenhoe Tors A. B. Smith Rover

Local Securities and Transportation Listings Across Indiana

A dense OCR fragment lists banks, trust companies, telephone firms, traction lines, and insurance entities in Indiana and nearby regions. It mentions American National Bank, Central Trust Company, Indianapolis railroad and streetcar lines, Union Trust, Indiana Telephone, and several rail and gas concerns, alongside Cincinnati live stock and commodity quotes.

American Central Site American National Bank Atlas Engine Works Belt Hall Read Common Ber Mandrescu PLC Brown Ketcham Iron Works Preferres Desi Sr Capital National Bank Central Trust Company Clinmax Coffee and Baking Powder Company Columbia National Bank Consumers’ Gas ‘Trust Co Velaware and Madinon Counties Telephone Company Federal Union Surety Home Brewing Indiana Indian Indiana ‘Title, Guarantee and Lawn Dadiume Trust Company Sivivoxpolle Matinee Rapti Transit Indianapolia Fire Ins Jedts Gian Company Lindianapolis Ryser Indiana Untoh Traction Indienapolis Street Railway Sitinapolis Chun ‘Traction Union Trust Company Au Camp Hardware Uy Waason Broad Ripple Citizens St, Ry del. & Mad Teome Hour and Light Co Indiana Union Traction Ing, Cal. & Southern Manapolis Ind Greenfield Gaelaon Indianapolis Gas Co Indianapolis Martinaville Rapiel Transit Dianapally St. Ry, Coy Indianspolty Water Ci Aeomome Merenanur mTert

Wall Street Roundup Mixed Stocks In London Firm

New York reports show American shares firmer in London with gains on rail and industrial issues. Bank and bond activity, cash inflows, and railroad earnings tilt toward optimistic tones despite mixed local markets. Indiana and Chicago trading notes describe livestock and grain movements amid fluctuating prices.

Meyer & Kiser New York London Union New York Central Pennsylvania Detroit Hanks Gub-Treasury Industral

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