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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1904

Page

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Father to Tour Nation in Quest for Missing Boy

Brazil Ind July 14. Dr Byers of Seeleyville plans a country tour after selling real estate to fund a search for his son Richmond missing two months. Widespread searches within 20 miles yielded few leads as family suspects kidnapping or murder with no ransom demands or clear motive.

Brazil Ind Spi Byers Seeleyville United States Hin Mttle Son Richmond Beeleyville Igd

North Wall Federal Building aims for complex North front

Indiana text describes the North Wall Federal Building project in Indianapolis with a long crane of speculation on design. Assistant Captain Redeker notes the north front is under early construction and will take ten to twelve months to complete. The first floor serves post office staff work space, basement houses engines and machinery, and a one story high section with a sawtooth roof will extend slightly beyond the north end. Granite walls rise to the first floor with the Bedford stair planned. The original $2000000 budget has grown from $200000 to $2,000,000 through successive increases.

Indianapols Redeker Balling

Riot at Syrian home ends with arrests in Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne Indiana July 1 riot after a feast at the home of K Sasheen a Syrian. Two Syrians were charged with rioting. A new consignment of Syrians arrived to join the crowd. Basheen arranged a lean t in their name. Two boys fought adults joined a general brawl. A Mr Yah a Syrian had his check for 550 released all participants. Poore and Greens charged later with stealing a jug of whisky but evidence deemed insufficient. Connecticut heard from. WEW HAVEN Conn July 14 meat strike raises beef prices as heat dulls business. J P Mulally jeweler advertises specials. Wilsons drug and other ads appear.

Fort Watne Ind K. Sasheen Basheen Fa- Yah Connecticut Wew Haven Coon

Street work delay drew residents’ angry complaints

Citizens along Ohio street from Delaware to Caporave vent fury at slow contractors delaying essential repairs. Residents quoted lamenting dirt, dust, blocked sidewalks, and inability to reach offices as Ballard apartments emptied due to ongoing disruption.

Miller in Police Court for Wife Whipping and Fines

Joan Miller In police court Thursday charged with whipping his wife. Prosecutor Hulme pressed the case with neighbor and sister testimony. Miller fined $3 and costs. Warren Bush, a small boy, pleaded guilty to stealing a pocketbook and money from Mrs. Margaret McAvee. The theft occurred at Lyons' rotive, 129 English Ave. McAvee reported the loss. the boy returned the money and check. He has prior arrests and awaits further action.

Joan Miller Easi Hulme Miller Miler Owever Warren Bush Stubbs Pharsany Margaret McAvee English Ave Mre McAvee Lyons Maryland St

Arrest in Greensboro Murder Mystery

William Lockridge, 64, of Greensboro, was arrested on suspicion of involvement in the murder of Mrs. Starbuck. He has prior prison terms and claims innocence. Also mentioned is Harley Gipe, another suspect arrested earlier. The report includes unrelated court quips about a thief named Muldoon and a separate war dispatch from CHEFCO describing forces in a Chinese theatre and rival movements near Port Arthur.

Newcastle Ind William Lockridge Greensboro

Boy Arrested For Missing Circus Promises At Barnum & Batley

John Danill aged 12 was arraigned before Judge Stubbs on a stay away offense after failing to attend a circus outing arranged by probation officer H. P. Marshall. The court warned and released him, while the case drew commentary on youth discipline and obedience.

John Danill Stubbs Barnum & Batley's H. P. Maranall Marshall Harry Tutchler

Slocum Disaster Final Report Details Deaths and Injuries

The final report to Paice Commissioner McAdoo tallies 555 dead from the Gen Slocum disaster of June 15, with 817 identified, 2 reported missing, 61 unidentified, and 306 injured. About 238 of nearly 14 000 aboard survived uninjured. assuming unidentified dead are among missing, all but one are accounted for.

New York Slocum Paice McAdoo

Detective Drake’s Wedding Day Arrest Surprise

William H. Drake, a Philadelphia detective, was arrested on his wedding eve for alleged evasion of duties. Officers allowed the marriage to proceed before returning Drake to League Island, as the ceremony took place amid police action. Carrie Kennedy was the bride.

Philadelphia William H. Drake Wethe Deverter Carrie Kennedy Drake League Island Eee

LIKE A DREAM Warry Jarrell Faces Uncertain Recovery

Ex centriet Warry Jarrell, known for a checkered career, attempted suicide with morphine after alcohol and tobacco trouble. He speaks of memory loss, doctors, and a wish to reform while his mother blames drink and saloons for his downfall. He appeared weak and uncertain about recovery.

Warry Jarrell Eapitelave Jarrel Harry Jarrell

Federal Building Ten To Be Done By June Nineteen O Five

The federal building began in June 1902 and officials say completion by next June is possible if no accidents occur. Foreman Redeker notes crews of at least 150 workers daily, with 27 or more on site at times, predicting a roughly three year total project time.

Ballard Witiam Bardon Witiam Bardon, 124 B. Onio Joseph Morrow aMlce Works Board Harry Nixon E. Onio Ami John Nicholson W. Ohle J.C Felerson Zion's R. Inhneen Redeker

Exclusive political scheming roils Indianapolis News arcana

In a whirlwind of gossip Delayan Smith of Somewhere and owner of the Indianapolis News sparks a political furor in Marion county. The piece alleges schemes to dictate the Republican ticket and repeal the blanket remonstrance law, with Kealing Hugg Roemer Thompson entwined with brewing interests and factional rivalries among New, Kealing, and the News editors.

Delayan Smith Indianapolis News Marion County Wwn Joe Harry Neb Armin C Baehm Deine van Smith Stace Denatin Isa Albert Teber Yee Uous Tidianapolis News Indianapolis Mornin Hugg Kealing Kealing & Hugg

Little Sisters of Poor Fight Fire at Cincinnati Chapel

Amid excitement the Little Sisters of the Poor fought a fire in their chapel as 16 sisters, aided by women from the neighborhood, tried to control flames until fire engines arrived. The hose line failed to reach the seat, but they prevented spread to dormitories and a heavy smoke line was kept from advancing. Firemen arrived and doused the blaze. careless packing papers are suspected as the cause.

Sunaty Cincinnati Little Sisters of the Haar

President's Busy Day at Sagamore Mill

President Roosevelt spent a morning with his sons and two hours with Secretary Loeb. He met four visitors including James R. Shemet former New York fire commissioner Justin McCarty Jr. author M A Gunst of San Francisco and Rev Father Malone of Denver. A horseback ride followed.

Oyster Bay N. Y Jay M Rengevelt Sigamore Mill Lorn James R. SheMet New York Justin McCarty Brooklyn M. A. Gunst San Francisco Father Malone Denver Sheffield McCarty Aoul Gunst

Two warm ones esop ls editorials from Parker letters

Witudge Parker says three most cordial letters he has received were from Richard Olney of Massachusetts and Henry Watterson of Louisville Kentucky. Honey enclosed editorial clippings from his paper the Courier Journal.

Esopls N. Y

High Heel Causes Death In Chicago Hotel

Nora Cronin, a chambermaid in the Northern Pacific hotel, was found dead on a stairway landing with a broken neck. A high heel allegedly caught in a step and caused the fatal fall, investigators say.

Chicago Nora Cronin Northern Pacific Wag

Brewery slate fixed up last Monday in private room

In Terre Haute a slate for a brewery matter was fixed up last Monday in a private room of Sheriff Metzger’s office. Present were Albert Lieber of Indianapolis brewing, Mare fin Thheg county attorney for Terre Haute Brewing Co, Artin Koenne former county treasurer and Lieber’s cousin, Bot Metager county sheriff, and Joseph B. Reale attorney for Terre Maunte brewing. The incident occurred in the late afternoon after most county officials had left and the corridors were deserted.

Neaithe Shert T Metzger Albert Lieber Tudianapolis Brewing Company Mare Fin Thheg Terre Haute Brewing Co Artin Koenne Albert Lieter Metager Sherif Joseph B. Reale Terre

Peace Moves Toward End of Chicago Stockyards Strike

In Chicago on July 1 a conference between J Ogden Armour and striking stockyards workers leaders, including President Michael Donnelly, aimed at an immediate peace meeting and arbitration. A joint conference planned for September could order workers back pending arbitration as calm prevailed and hiring surged.

J. Ogden Armour Michael Donnelly Mer Quiet Pres Stockyarda Ppcom

Weather Forecast for Thunder Showers and Cooler Frences

Thunder showers expected Thursday night and possibly Friday. Cooler Friday with lower temperatures. Northwestern to eastern regions, including Indiana and adjacent states, may see thundershowers and a southerly wind.

Indiana

Barbers Forecast Sunday Growth At City Churches

A barber questions why Indianapolis churches plan to enlarge buildings, joking that shops will be closed next Sunday for church and Sunday school, while a bank notice mentions business facilities and a clerical name appears.

Indianapolis Suy

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