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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1904

Page

3

Home Boys In Funny Race Attracts Laughing Crowd

A quirky event known as the gentlemen's jockey race took over the program Friday. Cartoonist McCutehear will feature the episode in Bird Center cartoons. Billy Jacobs won the final heat, William Winer the first heat, and Bobby Tyndall the second heat amid comic chaos and eager fans.

McCutehear Bird Center Biily Jacobs William Winer Bobby Tyndall D of R Billy Winter D of Billy Haheing Nis Tanne Winter Normin Peck Claudia Ritchie Dobby Tyndall Bill Jacobs Billy Harbison David Harum J. Lelten Carnelian Jockles Fenes

Witnesses Describe Suspicious Walk Before Delaware Murder

AMETELER Lanom and Woods C Worley testified before Cordner Tatewtier on Saturday about the William Morris murder. They saw two men walking together toward Delawareet but did not hear their words. Lewis and Worley then watched the quarrel near the courthouse curb as the stenting occurred, with no audible dialogue heard.

Ameteler Ca. Lanom

Quiet Fourth of July Week In Indianapolis

Policeman Charles Poland at the jon depot notes it was the quietest week in years with fewer travelers than usual. He adds the force had little extra work both before and after the Fourth, contrary to typical busy periods.

Indianapolis Charles Poland Jon Depot Mitie

Unknown Body Still at Morgue in New Augusta

The body of the unknown man killed at New Augusta remains at the county morgue. GW Hitter of Piedmonts West Virginia believes the man may be his nephew Jerry. The coroner will not ship the body until positive identification is made.

New Augusta Piedmons Jery

Old Man in Marion County Workhouse Relives Downfall

Fragments describe Albert Clark once respected Indianapolis blacksmith, ruined by drink, ending in the Marion county workhouse. His son Charles H Clark briefly released him for business, but relapse sent him back to the poor farm. A patrol arrest and court remarks follow, with neighbors recalling his once prosperous life. The piece captures a weary social tale of relapse, poverty, and strained family ties.

Hig Son Albert Clark Marion County Clark Indianapolis Hason Charles H. Clark Chari Charlie

Humpty Dumpty to Perform Here Next Week

Indianapolis residents will enjoy a full week of Humpty Dumpty under canvas at the corner of BE Washington wt and Batc ave. The company led by George A. Adams features chorus and ballet with 40 people and includes the Metropolitan sambtelip of New York. The production claims one of the largest Spectacikty performances ever seen in the city with two daily shows and a special matinee on Saturday afternoon.

Indianapolis Washingtonwt Batc George A. Adams Sambtelip New York Aly Tiear Asili Mommy Dumante Tts Imperial Council Tha Pennsylvania Washinngton Streets Union Station WLW. Richardson, AG. Pla

Man Injured After Head Protrudes From Streetcar Window

A streetcar accident left James Hare of Mhoreta with an extensive scalp wound after his head struck trolley poles when he peaked from a window. He was found unconscious and required many stitches to close the wound. Investigators noted he may have feared breaking rules. A visitor from Florida, recently arrived in Union City, is reporting on local relations.

James Hare Mhoreta Mm Rei md Chew Nl Indiaa Florida Union City

Miner Munroe Fancy Stunt Goes Awry in Empire Bout

Jack Munroe from Butte clashes with Jack Sullivan in a Friday night ring display at the Empire. The fighter’s rough manners angered the crowd and his English faltered during postfight comments. Dull action in preliminaries saw Doyle, Sam Young, and Canadian Kid endure setbacks while Edie Fay pressed on.

Jack Munroe Jack Sullivan The Empire Minter Butte Jack Mealc John L. BuVan Jack Dempaey Jim Corbett Parsons Kid Fougne Draw

Man Fined for Idling and Loitering in Court

Geo Ennis testified in police court after being found on the streets at 2 AM. He claimed he was on his way to work but was fined and ordered to pay costs, then sent to the workhouse as punishment.

Geo. Ennis Poli Court Costa

Huckleberries and fruit prices at local market

Market notes report huckleberries ripe for sale at 18 cents a quart, strawberries dwindling, currants and gooseberries plentiful, pineapples and bananas selling briskly. Cantalooupes and tropical fruits offered, green corn, peas, beans priced per peck, new potatoes abundant, with overall strong fruit and veg demand.

VNG Vous Stherich Wid Abd Brink Raspcorries Lremans Ara

Judge Lamb Dead in Indiana After Illness

The obituary notes Judge Lamb, former judge in southeastern Indiana, died Saturday morning after a long illness. He was 50 and had recently resided in Indianaapétis. survived by his son-in-law Dr. C. E. Ferguson and Bev Aeambeat. The ex-judge had been an invalid for four years, largely confined to bed for most of that time.

Lamb Consumers’ Gas Rust Company T-Law C. E. Ferguson Bev Judie Lamb Indiana Han Ree Tadianapétis

Bryan Without Sleep Fifty Hours at the Convention

In St Louis on July 9 J Bevan endured a 50 hour sleep deprivation as he battled Parker forces to push a platform through credentials and convention committees. After a late night clash he helped sustain anti Parker tactics until Parker won the nomination. Bryan collapsed asleep at the Jefferson Hotel after aiding the opposition.

ST. Louis J. Bevan Parker Fai Bryan Jefferson Hatl Marvemus Charles Brian Nebrakan

Milk Company Receiver Appointed Amid Managerial Dispute

Franklin Cotlings, stockholder in the Topp Hygient milk company, filed for a receiver in circuit court on Saturday, claiming mismanagement. Judge Allen appointed The Socarby Trust Company as receiver after initial opposition, with arguments over control and plant operation.

Franklin Cotlings Topp-Hygient: Milk Company Eirrult Court Allen Socarby Trust Company Teceiver Trust Company Chaitrman Ink Beens Agit

Drunk Woman Charged in Police Court at Sanita Day

Jidige Whatten in Dara Sing stock recounts an old woman lying in Ss Weet who faced charges in the pole court. John Dorsey of Harn Conn comments on the case as Harsey is fined and sent to the workhouse after paying costs.

Jidige Pole Court John Dorsey Harn Conn Harsey Indianapolis Stockern Mediare Tod

China pays claim for death of Etzel officer reporter

The July 3 dispatch reports the U.S. State Department notified that China approved a payment of 12500 dollars to settle the death of Louis Etzel, an American correspondent for the Tandon Telegraph, killed by Chinese soldiers. The government pledged to pursue the murderers. A second item notes Lucy Shay found dead near New London after a quarrel with her stepmother. Additional city notes cover mayor Holtman’s unexpected absence from the Democratic convention and local market reports from New York and East Buffalo.

Washington State Department Alreauy Lucy Shay Kokomo Ind New London

Bank robbers denied alibi in Fort Worth case

ARAZIL Ind July 9 Robert Rogers Alvin Weeters and Ba faton arrested and charged with complicity in a Fort Worth bank robbery. They claim innocence after intense questioning and vow to prove their alibi as Kansan officers pursue them.

Arazil Ind Robert Rogers Alvin Weeters Ba Faton Fort Worth Kas Kansan

Wanted. Young Men at Crtlege Baptized Church

Young men at Crtlege are invited to attend a Sunday night baptismal service at the church. The notice asks interested youths to gather for spiritual guidance and fellowship in a local religious outreach effort.

Crtlege

Court Actions and Odd Incidents Reported in Local Court

In a South of Kentucky ave boat house community, Sarah Williams faces police court on theft charges involving a family AAR and a duck, while Krlaay Malik contends the incident. A Prospecter car conductor testifies about a fare dispute with Elizabeth Pope Watts over $50. A man fined for drunken behavior, Aviins Belsom, faces ten days’ hard labor. William Murphy seeks $250 damages after a buggy accident on a Pennsylvania roadway near Senate Ave.

Sarah Willams Vivar Kentucky-ave Krlaay Malik Amin Aviins Belsom Taramab Watt Cesta Peice Court Lansrday Brennae Pennsylvania Trogkean Senate Ave William Murphy

Local political chatter and candidacy rumors noted

Excerpts reveal talk of Join Ruckelsnaus as a happy candidate and John rent a candle who may run, with Ed Sourbier claiming a win. mentions of SieGregor and Ment name day, a denied plan for a new Republican paper, and William Emden visiting Grockton, Cal., staying two weeks.

Ruckelsnaus John Meyers Ee Ed Sourbier Meyer John SieGregor William Emden Grockton Cal Michael Emiden Capitol Ave Emden City

Fairbanks to Leave Sunday for Oyster Bay

Senator Fairbanks will depart Sunday at 8 a m for Oyster Bay. He was a very holy man and received many callers Saturday. He plans to return news by the middle of next week. His wife skipped. William A Kenning says his wife ran away from him. He is indignant and has brought or divorce in superior court.

William Kinnan Mt Pleas Kinney Roy Willits Kinoan Fairbanks Senator Fairbanks Oyster Willam A. Kenning

Indianapolis Ward License Notice for Liquor Sale

The notice states a resident will apply to the Marion County Board of County Commissioners in August 19H for a license to sell spirituous and malt liquors in quantities fewer than five gallons at a South Massachusetts Avenue location in the Exchange Yard area of Indianapolis Center Township. The business will operate in a one story brick building on Lot 17, with a red dram shop room opened to the public.

Center Township Mallon County Indiana Board of County Commissionera Masaachusette Exchange Yatd Company Outlet Indianapolis Marion County

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