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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1904

Page

3

Indiana School Children State F in Indiana

Incomplete report notes a group of school children in Indiana associated with a grade or designation F. No further details are readable to establish context or outcomes.

State Education Funds Report Shows County Totals

State figures compiled by Supt. of Public Instruction F A Cotton show Marion County with 50 878 scholars and 777 381 52 in school money. Total state school children 708 663 aged 6 to 21. Next year’s county apportionment 1 165 370 40 with 24 212 40 reserve. Marion revenue 110 019 62 and total interest 4 2544 87. Marlow 17 31 52. Chih 123 pupils with 2 04 apportionment.

Statesupt Cotton Marian County Ine Wiana F. A. Cotton Marion County Marion Rqunry Marlow County Qhin County

Knocked Down by Train Survives Amid Miraculous Rescue

A man named Charles Houk, 3, narrowly escaped fatal injury after being knocked down and run over by a train near Delawarese on Tuesday. Spectators feared death, but he survived with minor wounds after being found alive parallel with the rails. Dr Heinkens treated the injuries and he was later taken home to 345 Alabama St.

Delawarese Union Tracks Charles Houk Yeas Dr. Heinkens Charles Alabama-st

Duel Ends With Wounded Participants In Camp No. 2

Lawrenceburg reports a brief duel at Camp No 2 of the Shuit Improvement company between G Henderson and Robert Riley. They exchanged shots at ten paces. Henderson was wounded in the neck and Riley fell, both of whom fell before assistance could reach them.

Lawrenceburg Ind G. Henderson Robert Riley Shuit Iprovement Company Henderson Riley

Steamer Norge Overloaded Despite Inspector Permit

Henry Lundberg, New York steamship inspector, certified the Norge as seaworthy then granted a limited passenger permit. Survivors from the Danish steamer and Blocum say the life-saving gear was neglected and rotted, contributing to many deaths. The company allowed far more than four passengers aboard the doomed vessel.

New York Henry Lundberg Glocumt Norga Tne Blocum Lundberg Tisperagns

Aged Suitor Awaits Bride At La Porte

Ira Muller a retired businessman of La Porte awaited his fiancée Amelia Glatexer of Chicago who was to arrive Sunday for their wedding. Relatives and friends gathered at the depot but she was not on the Lake Shore train from Chicago. Muller had pursued the match for years and only recently the promise to marry emerged.

Laporte Ira Karl Chris van Muller Ely Wngtonsly Migs Amelia Glatexer CiMeage Jamice Wile Muller Lake Shore Chicamo Tiorh Mulur

Slacking Up At Senator Fairbanks Office

Congratulatory mail floods Senator Fairbanks office since nomination. His secretary Jerry BMatthawe and assistant have worked to clear the backlog. The senator plans to return by the twelfth and will decline engagements until notification.

Fairbanks Jerry Bmatthawe Jetverm Agerotarian Thas

John D's Company Wins City Fuel Contracts

At a public safety board meeting on a Wednesday morning, Martin and Jackson secured a one year coal supply contract for the police station and fire department. The Standard Oil Company won the bid to furnish oil to the city, with Waverly Oil Company and Trona Oil Company among other bidders.

Board of Public Safety Marming, Martin & Jackson Standard Oil! Company Waverly Oil Company Trona Oil Compens

Wabash Wreck Victims Named In Litchfield Update

Ul. July 6 P J Ryan of Indianapolis identified Patrick Keefe a Kentland merchant and former Democratic candidate for Congress as a victim of the Wabash wreck He was en route to the St Louis convention Shepard cashier of the Humes bank died and several wounded at St Francis hospital cannot live Coroners jury adjourned to Friday to gather more witnesses

Complete Road Before Snow Flies

David M. Parry and W. Stevenson announce Illinois Central gains Indianapolis Southern. They say more gangs will be put to work along the line to finish the road before snow falls, with equipment ready to run once the roadbed is completed.

David M. Parry W. &. Stevenson Indianapore Southern Railroad New York Llinois Central Railroad Company Indianapolis Southern Ilinois Central

Colored republican caucus postpones meeting at Pyterlam church

Hoodoo Hoodan 13 delayed the colored party caucus at Pyterlam church near Michigan St Capttokave Tuesday night. Only 12 present as the men failed to agree on a candidate to represent the colored voters on the legislative ticket. Dr Joseph Ward was mentioned with W E Henderson and Cecar Teree but no decision reached. next meeting set.

Woman Testifies Against Husband in Court

Mrs Beck of 128 MA Ave testified in police court on Wednesday about her arrest for assault and battery. Judge Whatton sentenced her husband to ten days in the workhouse and a ten dollar fine, with Mrs Beck spending the rest of the day seeking his release.

Great Rally of Salvationists at Crystal Palace

One hundred Unopened attendees joined the Salvation Army conference closing at Crystal Palace on July 3. Processions from various nationalities led by bands filled the grounds. Gen Booth received a tremendous welcome in a packed main hall during a grand reception. Delegates from the United States and Canada may visit Paris before returning home.

Ndox Salvation Army Crystal Palace Palace Hooth Booth United States Canada Parla

Soldiers Save Two Negroes in New Jersey Lynching Attempt

In Burlington County on July 1, militia units from Trenton and Camden intervened as a mob pursued two black men who had attacked Mrs. Charles Biddle. After the posse surrendered the prisoners, soldiers arrived and halted the lynching before the mob could harm them. The men were then turned over to the sheriff.

Burlington WN. J Trenton Camden Charles Biddle Plac Shorttt

British Forces Engage Tibetan Positions at Gyangtse

British troops attack Tibetan lines at Gyangtse in progress and report capturing several villages. Lieutenant Gordon of the British force has then killed.

Gyangtse Tibet Lieut. Gordon

Columbus Citizen Joins Scripps McRae League

The Columbus Citizen becomes a member of the Scripps McRae league along with the Toledo papers and others. Milton A. McRae assumes president and George W. Dunn is vice president and general manager of the new company. The Ohio continent includes the Cincinnati Post Cleveland Press Toledo News Bee Toledo Times Akron News and the Columbia Citizen with about 404000 daily circulation and 1600 employees.

Cleveland Columbus Citizen Ae Scripps-McRae Milton A. McRae George W. Dunn Citizen Toledo The Blade Scripps-McRee League Ohio Cincinnati Post Cleveland Press Toledo News Bee Toledo Tines Akron Breas Columbia Citizen League Ieague

Fowler Mirth Sparks Fourth of July Quip

William Fowler grinned while the marriage license clerk finished the form as an insurance man nearby quipped about being broke after the Fourth. Fowler joked asking how the stranger knew it was his fifth wife, prompting a light moment at the ceremony.

Wiliam Fowler Sourbler Fowler

Great Art Exhibits In Windland Court Tour

Calvert circuit clerk showcases a private windland scene at the office as part of a circuit tour. Emmett Belzer, court page, pursues drawing and aims to be a newspaper illustrator with a private gallery on his desk. Bailiff says he cannot draw well but has no courthouse exhibition.

W. OM. Calvert Palatine Windland Allen Calvert Emmett Belzer Emmett Dames Fwiname

Mushrooms Grow on Second Floor of Federal Building

Two mushroom farms allegedly operate on the second floor of the new federal building with R G Bodwell handling duties as tender. The floor, long unused, has trash and exposed windows, and mushrooms were found in dark corners. Edibility is claimed. Charges of conduct unbecoming and coming to trouble were preferred against David Gresh. details to be released by the Board of Public Safety after a sale.

Federal Buildine R. G. Bodwell Renstruction Bodwell United States Joan Monaghan Chemical No. 4 Fremun David Board of Public Safety Coots Monaghan Brecke Bo Ame Americanh Central Lite Vns. Co American National Bank Aue Engine Works Belt Ratiro Belt Railroad Brown-Ketenam Iton Capital National Bank Central Trust Federal Union Surety Cid Home Brewing Company Indiana Hotel Company Todiana National Bani Indiana Tiife Guarantee Indiana Trust Company Indianapolis Martiesvile R. T Indianapolis Firains. Co Indianapolis Gas Company Indpis. & Astern Ay Co Indianapolis & Eastern Tadton Traction My Unies Trust Company van Camp Haniware Co Wasson Broad Ripple Citizens’ Street Railroa del, & Matt Telephone Indiana Hot Indiana Union Traction Ind. Col. & Southern Inutapapelis & Eastern Indpis Greenfield FR An. Indianapolis Gas Co Inepis Marringville RT Indpis Northern Traction Indiapapels Street Nza Inianapolis Water Co Ie Plus Kokomo Ry. & Light Co Merchants’ Heat & Light Co Union Traction Indianapolis Water Union ‘Traction Indianapolis Abattoir

Fairbanks and Hay Attend Anniversary in Michigan

U S Senator Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana arrives in Detroit in a private car en route to Mackinac Island for the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Republican party under the petabb “and er the pubs” while Secretary of State John Hay also reaches the city to speak at the Jackson celebration. Blanche Underwood of 601 W New York st. is in police court after a remark about the court order. a separate note reports a July incident in Anderson, Ind, where a man named Davis is described as a dangerous figure involved in a disturbance.

Detroit Jway U.S Chas. W. Fairbanks Indiana Toledo Michigan Central Railroad Fairbanies Uweksan Mich Republican Party R.A. Alger John Hay Jackson Hay Fairbanks Senator Alger Blanche Costa Blanche Underwood New York St Andge Whallon

Canal bridge plan moves after street department input

The city boards consider a caml fridge at Thirteenthest after a streets department recommendation, with the matter referred to the city engineer, John W. McNevin, who recently relocated to Anderson. The article notes the murder of McNevin in New York and the involvement of his estate administrator Walter Werking in pursuing a $5,000 life policy for Mrs. McNevin amid questions about payout due to death circumstances.

Board of Public Works City Enginneer New York Anderson Ind John W. McNevin Walter Werking Arcade McNevin

Fort Wayne Boy Found Under Bridge After Robbery

In Fort Wayne Indiana on July 6 a boy named Wilam Shondell eight was found unconscious beneath the Cantinanist bridge. He said four men robbed him and threw him over the railing. He sustained three broken ribs and a broken nose.

Fort Wayne Ind Wilam Shondell

Wil Warm Up at Engine House No. 13 Steam Heat Order

The Board ordered force equipment for engine house No. 13 on Maryland Street between Pennsylvania and Meridian streets for steam heat, issued Wednesday morning.

Pud-Ge Se. 13 Maryland-st Pennsylvania Meridian-sts

Socialist Ticket Nominates Corrigan and Cox in New York

The Socialist Labor Party held its convention in New York for several days and on Wednesday nominated Charles H. Corrigan, a Syracuse printer, for president. William Cox, a coal miner, was nominated for vice president.

New York Socialist Labor Party Héra Charles H. Corrigan Syracuse N. T Wiliam

Populist Convention Nominates Watson for President

At Springfield Missouri July 2 Thomas E. Watson of Georgia was nominated for president and Thomas B Tribbles of Nebraska for vice president by acclamation. Williams of Indiana withdrew after poor showing and supported Watson. The platform reiterates 1892 1896 1900 declarations and calls for government money and Postal Savings Banks.

Springfield Thomas E. Watson Georgia Thomas B. Tribbles Nebraska Watson Willams Indiana Allen Hey R. Ridgeley Kansas St. Louis

Man Pleads for Chance Amid Drunken Pawnings

Albert Riciem of Washington Street faced police court on a drunk charge after being arrested with a half bottle of beer and his child’s rubber ball. He admitted pawning his child’s playthings to buy more alcohol and asked for one more chance from Judge Wheldon, who ordered 30 days in the workhouse and a $100 fine to help him quit liquor.

Albert Riciem Washington-st Musgrove Judge Whellon

Boy ducked ball breaks window in court case

George Alexander, 10, appeared before Judge Stubbs on a charge of throwing a ball that shattered Hattle Beverly's window. He claimed he and another boy were playing when the ball slipped. The judge continued the case until more witnesses can be found and Beverly compensable damages discussed.

George Alexander Stubbs Beverly George

Murderer Marooned on Staten Island Trains Escape

Unidentified man shot to death on a Staten Island Rapid Transit train near Clifton. The killer jumped from the car and fled as authorities detained all aboard. Two men, Hallans and Boxhall, had argued over a woman. The incident interrupted a quiet area and local police investigated.

New York Staten Land Clifton

Indianapolis News Briefs on City Plans and Events

Kes linsea ithe red mer has purchased several lots on Indiana Ave where a wedge bulking will be erected. Indiana delegates resist rate increases to be reviewed at the supreme tent session in Detroit next month. Indianapolis elk prepare for the Bracd lodge session in Cincinnati starting July 18. A large gathering from Indianapolis travels to Cincinnati for fun and wholesome amusements at the Bora club. Northwestern traction company donates a car for an event in Zionsville.

Linsea Ithe Indiana Ave Indiana Enter of Maccabee Supreme Tent Review Detroit Indianapolis Menia Plente Northwestern Traction Company Zioneville

Grain and livestock prices mix in midweek market notes

A detailed market roundup lists wheat, corn, oats, hay, and mixed feeds with firm or nominal prices. Livestock receipts from Cincinnati and Chicago show cattle hogs and sheep with varied tonnage and price ranges, while New York stocks reflect a cautious opening amid mixed sentiment and optimism following a crash convention.

Usck Onis

Magic Foot Crafts External Rheumatism Cure Offered

A mail order offer promises fast relief from rheumatism with a free external remedy. Send name for a sample pair, and decide after trial. if relieved, pay one dollar, if not, pay nothing.

Return Mall United States

Magic Foot Drafts Promoted By Personal Letters

A shaky ad claims Magic Foot Drafts cure rheumatism by absorbing acids through pores. It lists glowing testimonials from Annie Leaguns of Augusta Ark and others, offering free trials on approval and a free book on rheumatism. The pitches urge readers to write to the Magic Foot Draft Co. in Jackson Michigan for a trial pair and a book.

Annie Leaguns Augusta Ark Dirkham Danube Mom John White Stratton Mitch Maxie Mra. M Ange Woonaocket Magic Foot Draft CO. Co. H Oliver Bldg Jackson, Mich

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