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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1904

Page

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Alterations In Chicago Theaters Upheaval After Fire Code

Chicago voters pass a stringent theater ordinance after a long council session. The measure requires steel curtains, fixed exit aisles, automatic sprinklers, and improved fire protection. It will push lower venues to reconfigure or close, with three theaters shut for noncompliant construction.

Chicago LaSails Sam T. Jacks Masonic Temple Louis Witz Charles Conway Thomas McCarty

Indiana trustees discuss protecting gravel roads at state capitol

Downshiry trustees from across Indiana gather at the state house on Wednesday to plan gravel road improvements. Severe spring weather caused extensive damage to gravel pikes, prompting urgency to restore them and preserve the state's famed roads.

State House Indiana

Fire in tenement救 in Brooklyn houses 20 rescued

Firefighters saved 20 women and children from a crowded tenement on St Correll Avenue Brooklyn after a blaze sparked by an overheated stove. About 9 Italian families occupied the home. James Morgan of 200 W Sonthat was fined for stealing wine at Pirk's salon in Minnesota authorities.

New York St Correll At Brooklyn James Morgan Poller Ruart S&cent Pirk

Bloody shooting spree by ex resident of Coatesville

Edward Everett Bourne a crippled fireman from Coatesville fled a saloon to his home in San Antonio on a Monday night. He killed his wife and her mother, shot her stepfather, and then killed a sister, before killing himself. Bourne had previously served in the United States army and had a history of violence in El Paso.

San Antonio Tex Edward Everett Bourne International & Creat Northern Railroad Henrietta Beatly Bourne Beatty United States Army Coatesville el Paso

Marion county finances and post master news brief

A ledger from Marion county shows expenses for the year total $22 8 15, with income near $151 BkB and a treasury balance of $48 047 at the year start. Palmer named for Omaha post master by Senator Millard. Netherlands recognizes Funama as independent. advocacy to improve the Ohio river and Mississippi river project proposals. Indiana politics include Beveridge pension bill and Harrison monument site use. general congressional and national committee notices wrap the page.

Marion County Clark Netherlands Funama Frank Is. Powey Evaneville Ind Washington Ghle Beveridge IL Waghi Indianapolis Harricon Monument Missieaippi Minneapolis Min Catoe Crumpacker Indiana Roosevelt

Conspiracy Trial of Alleged Graffers Opens

Washington January reports on the conspiracy case against alleged grafters, noting early difficulties proving a common conspiracy and highlighting government focus on bank drafts and transfers through the Lorenzes to Machen. Defense admits past associations but questions current links. Evidence pending includes drafts and account transcripts to establish a fixed percentage flow from graft to conspirators.

Washington Inqim Denver Machen Gros

Head Crushed in Accident at Big Four Depot

Shelbyville Ind Jan 1 A Blake furniture company worker John Hamilton a teameter was killed loading crates of tables at the Big Four depot A crate slipped felled him crashing head and chest Hamilton had worked for 16 years in trunks of a large family owned business and the accident occurred Tuesday as the crates toppled during unloading at the depot.

Shelbyville Ind John Hamilton Blake Furniture Company Big Four Hamilton

Obie Installation Set in Monica Hall this Sunday

The Obie installation for Ginewander of Keith Abraham will occur in Monica Hall on Sunday at 10 am. Henry Levy is named grand conductor as a large men thership begins the event in the city.

Ginewander Keith Abraham Monica Hal Xo mi Ciy Wil Henry Levy

Salvation Army Relief Fund for George Harold Family Aid

Grim workers donated coins to the Salvation Army for the George Harold family relief. Reported at a convention, efforts included a collection amid grief for George Harold and his family, with employers and wages discussed and a proposed resolution seeking wage scales similar to Illinois.

Salvation Army George Harold George Harel Neals Jens Plac Whee Watt Wits Amit Stevie i Mitchell The Anny

Miners United For Union Made Goods Rally

A line of union leaders in a labor event advocates buying only union made goods. Speakers including Frank Guhert Greenhill and D M Parry address miners, carpenters, and factory workers about boycotts on non union items and child labor reform. The gathering highlights the labor movement’s stance on trusts, tobacco unions, and worker protections.

Aline Iislianapolia Royal Laber Entiran O. B P. Smith American Federation of Labor Futer~nator Tobaccos Mn D. M. Parry John Rill Hatlona Mao

Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity

Forecast for the 36 hours ending Tuesday night calls for increasing cloudiness and warmer temperatures with light flurries and a fall in temperature Wednesday. Readings show 7 am 18, noon 40, 2 pm 48 with colder air moving in from the northwest across Indiana and adjacent states.

Viaduct Undergoing Major Repairs In Indianapolis

The Indianapolis street railway reports a 12 year old viaduct over the Virginia Veo railroad is being rebuilt with heavy rails and new girders. Old rails weighed 10 pounds per yard, new rails 22 pounds per yard. Work on east side. west side being torn up. Long-term overhaul urged for public safety as steam and smoke damage the structure. New girders and beams expected by Thursday or Friday with scaffold at the southeast end.

Indianapolis Atrect Railway Company Virginia Hernick Tam

South Side Routes Changed Lead to Delays on Viaduct

Transit customers on the South Side face new delays as the streetcar company reroutes all viaduct crossings to Maryland Street. Crews remove rails on the west side, shifting lines including Prospect Street and Englewood avenues westward, catching regular riders off guard with long waits and no notice. Residents urge an emergency track to connect lines to Virginia Avenue and Garfield Park.

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Merely Whistled and Waved Hand Unconvincing Charge

Martin Kimmel an ex night watchman and a former politician faced a police court trial on a charge of Interfering with an officer. Patrolmen Streit and Berliner testified they entered Jon a DeWitt's room at 8 North Delaware Avenue to catch a saloon operation. Kimmel appeared in the room, and the officers claimed he signaled and blocked action. The judge found the evidence insufficient and discharged the defendant.

Martin Kimmel Mlitician Annex Hits Hatl Streit Berliner Kimmel

Cigar Factory Break-In Arouses Theft Alarm

D C Hitt of the Indians cigar company suspects a break in at the factory after a Monday night intrusion. A thief shattered a window and took 360 wine cigars and about six pounds of cigar fence material.

D. C. Hitt The Indians Cigar Company

Penfield Enters Gubernatorial Nomination Race

Penfield announces his bid for governor, entering the nomination process amid party support. He faces potential rivals as campaigns begin to take shape and voters prepare for forthcoming primary contests.

Announcement sparks stir on the Republican ticket

The Sun reports a Republican candidate lineup with Pentd evetdellor for governor of Indiana amid local talks. Gilbert and Schideler are discussed as potential runners while other names weave through the Indiana political scene. Pentel plans to resign his current post to canvass.

Washineton Willams State Department Indianne Venfiehd Auburn Deka County Congressiona Diettier Tom LaGrange City Gilbert Taylor Panecid Tayloe Wrowk Eteniy Littasalle Nerchvastern Indiana Pentivlil Nat U Tenfield Tadlana Pentel Atate Gorge J. Schideter Alan Ikely Marion Ingal Indianapolia Columbia Club

Diamond jewelry sale notice by importer Mele tally

J P Mele tally importer of diamonds at 38 Monumente advertises popular prices on diamond rings from 18 to 7 dollars each watch selections described as up to date and good. He offers a general line of jewelry with emphasis on diamonds described as bright and erappy.

J. P. Meletally

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