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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1904

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Russian and Japanese forces clash near Liantung Footholds

Reports from Rome Seoul and Berlin describe Japanese fortifications and Port Arthur actions. Russian forces mass 150000 along a line from Feng Huang Cheng to Kai Ping while Port Arthur seen under Japanese fortifications. A Russian relief column is rumored. Cossacks clash near Simadse with casualties.

Rome Tokio Tukushan Feng‘Huang-Cheng Kai-Ping Niuchwang Liao-Yang Port Arthur Mukcen Wurnpatkin ST. Petersburg Bakaroff Wen-Chun- Ling Pass Simadse Feng-Huang-Cheng

Wild West Cowboy Pleads Drink Defense in Theft Case

Iala Thomas Carney told police court he was drinking when accused of robbing slot gas meters at Tracy restaurant on Washington Street. He was fined $1 and costs and sentenced to 180 days in the workhouse. Carney, a former British soldier and cowboy, had been traveling with a wild show and worked at the Tracy restaurant.

Iala Thomas Carney Tracy Washington-st Carey Carney South Africa

Blood Money Paid In Court Case By Father

Charles Boeglen rushed into the county clerk’s office with ninety two eighty in hand seeking payment for Phil Boeglen’s criminal court fine. Officials refused to take the blood money until Clerk James Norwood finally accepted it and issued a receipt in full, the cash paying for a deadly weapon incident involving Patrolman Bailey. Prosecutor Ruckelshaus commented that he would take his fee from the money received.

Charles Boeglen Metzner Court House Dick” Craft Davis Leonard Quill Boeglen Criminal Court Room Alford James Norwood Phil Boeglen Viteginia-ave Waioankeeper Criminal Court Bailey Phil Bergsen Ruckelshaus

Five Pound Bass Caught In Eagle Creek

A five pound large mouth bass, about 14 inches long, was caught near Eagle Creek northwest of Indianapolis by Paul H. Krauss Jr. using a minnow lure. The specimen mounted on board is displayed at Paul H. Krauss's show window on Washington Street.

Indianapolis Paul H. Krauss Washington St Esherman Engle Creek Paul H. Krouse, Jr

Court Session Misquoted Accused Pleads Light on Fine

John Curran, accused of inebriety, took the stand in police court on Saturday morning. He appealed for clemency with a request to reduce the fine, saying he cannot pay much and would not repeat the act if given relief. He was fined one dollar plus costs.

Munyon John Curran Moring Curran Costa

Crops Ruined Across Regions After Floods in Missouri and Kansas

Missouri flood relief reports say all wheat and corn crops on Kansas rich land are ruined. Thousands of acres damaged as floodwaters recede, with farmers facing devastating losses in rural areas of Wanbach City and southern Kansas.

Wanbab City Missouri Kansas

Washington wedding seals admiral’s daughter salute

A grand Washington wedding linked Rear Admiral H S Taylor’s daughter Neville Lins Taylor to Lieut Walter Rockwell Gherardt. The ceremony featured a military display as Taylor received a sword gift once awarded for command of the Indiana during the Spanish American War. Taylor, known in Indianapolis circles, accompanied his daughter when the sword was presented in her father’s presence.

Washington, DC Walter Rockwell Gherardt Neville Lins Taylor H. St. Taylor Taylor Indianapolis

Counterfeiter Charles Johnson at Mitchell regains sanity after alleged crime

Charles Johnson of Mitchell Indiana appeared before Judge Anderson on Friday morning accused of counterfeiting. He claimed the bad money came from a can spirit land, then regained composure by Saturday morning and gave a detailed self‑account. He said he owed no debts and sought clothing with forged bills reported as crude impressions of dollars.

Charles Johnson Mitchell Ind Anderson Capt. Halls Johnson Plaster of Paris

Suibest Baptist Church Undergoing Repairs

The Suibest Baptist Church is under extensive repairs with a new rostrum completed and the auditorium redecorated. Hardwood floors are being laid throughout as work proceeds toward reopening on June 18.

Suibest Baptist

Gas trust directors seek Supreme Court reversal on attines control

Gas trust directors still hope that the United States Supreme Court will reverse Judges Baker and Anderson and grant trustees power to control property and manufacture attines Ban. President Bates said no meeting is yet called and no decision made. Treasurer Lilygal doubts selling to Eureka investment, while a telegram from Indianapolis Bus Co. President Hastings denies authority to represent Indianapolis. In Tipton, Ind on June 4 Bessie and John Thompson, children of Albert Thompson, found carpet tacket in yards and swallowed them.

Eureka Investment Company Lilly Eureka Company Indianapolis Gas Company Hastings Indianapolis Bus Company SUN Frenach Faotion Hay Indianapolis Company Tipton Ind Bessig John Thompson Albert Thompson

Ralph Williams' Remains Brought Home

Ralph Williams, 22, colored, of Northwestern Avenue near Crown Hill, was killed Friday in a Norfolk railroad wreck. The remains arrived in Indiana late Friday, and the funeral was held Saturday.

Ralph Williame Northwestern Ave Crown Hill Norfolk Indiana Nnte

Ladder wagon called to open up flat door

Indianapolis correspondent Bob Tucker was barred from his own flag in the rink. A fire department ladder wagon was sent to the fourth story from the outside to enter and confront a stubborn night sack causing trouble. The ladder wagon's progress sparked a stir.

Bob" Tucker Indianapolis Stet

Casey Fined for Battery After Forcing Entry Home

Mrs Denta Jacobs testified Patrice Casey accompanied her home at night against consent. In police court Judge Whallon fined Casey $25 plus costs for a statute and battery after the incident. Casey said she had asked him to go along.

Denta Jacobs Apaan Nve Patrice Casey Patrick Whallon Casey

Veterans Seek Department Commander Amid Stiff Race

George TH Thomas post along with G A Rosa Roinga push for Rev D R Lucas to be department commander. A large delegation will attend the Ware encampment as Lucas faces strong opponents including Morton C Rankin of Terre Haute and Jerome J Musser of Anderson. I B McDonald of the Columbia City post also eyes the post, though his prior defeat and political ties temper his bid.

George TH. Thomas Post G. A. Rosa Roinga D. R. Lucas Deartment Waresuv Ard Lucas Morton C. Rankin Morton Post Terre Haute Jerome J. Musser May May Post Anderrut Anderson I. B. McDonald Columbia City Pent Lus

Police think they have good catch in Kreiger

Detectives believe they have linked William Kreiger to multiple local thefts after his arrest at 1157 Villaire for stealing a ring from Mrs Gruele. Investigators tie him to postings of other robberies in the city and in homes where he worked as a handyman. Frank Polk also arrested for thefts of groceries from Court House stores and a crate of eggs from Standard ten company.

Christ Hart Mart hisUnnave Kruger Furce William Kremer Weat Kreiger Charles Holtman Rorner Noble New York-six Mr. Green Villa-ave Ely Frank Polk Chartersbt Wes Grif and Hull Court House Standard Ten

Train kills Mrs Unger. man seriously hurt in collision

ST LOUIS Mo June 4 Mrs BAL Unger New Hardlaville W Va was killed and Albert J Wella Washington DC seriously injured by a Wa train Friday night Doctors believe Wella cannot recover.

St, Louis Bal Unger New Hardlaville W. Va Albert J. Wella Washington, D. C Wella

Five Beds Made By Inmate At Dulletta Volume

A county charities board report describes an inmate at Sulfetta hospital who makes beds for five colored men each morning. The worker insists on limits, stating he can make exactly five beds and no more, despite praise to increase production.

AL Sulfetta Hospital Comminionere Vy County Charities Board Timate

Civic group urged to organize memorial day observance

J M Neely urged Indianapolis to form a civic organization to oversee memorial day for Grant army veterans. The Sun at G A RR headquarters notes veterans are aging, needs for a permanent body to continue memory beyond current Indianapolis efforts, and calls for statewide and national spread.

Indianapolis Grant Army J. M Neely G. A. RR

Big Tears Mark First Time W It Van Faces Police

Wit Vanve breaks down in tears at the police station as he explains the assault and battery charge. The affidavit accuses him of intent to kill Milt Grose during a county fair incident. He admits long years of running from trouble and fears police.

Vanve Young Neate Old Settlers Vance Milt Grose

Nathan Bay Beart Expected As Key GOP Figure At Chicago Convention

Nathan Bay Beart, West Virginia senator and 13th chairman of the GOP subcommittee, is slated to be a prominent figure at the Chicago convention. The piece notes Scott Hanna and Hanna’s confidences, Scott’s New York HQ leadership, and Scott’s health concerns amid a demanding campaign environment.

Washington Nathan Bay Beart West Virginia Republican National Committee Chicago Scott Republic Scotty Hanna New York Iran Stanne Roma Quay Harrison Beott Guernsey County Obim Wheeling McKinley Internal Revenue Senate

Pay Up or Stay It in Court Over Child Support

Alfred Printz attempted to avoid a verdict ordering $10 monthly child support for his former wife’s child, arguing he believed the child’s second husband should pay. Judge Leathers rejected the defense, directing Printz to obtain the funds through proper court channels. Printz raised the money with help from his employer, Michigan number company, and the matter proceeded. the divorce had occurred in 10 and both Printz and his former wife had remarried.

Page Alfred Printz Judge Leathers Leathers Mme Noth Printz Pring Michigan Humber Company

Official count of recent international typographical union officers

The official count at the vote cuat in the international typographical union headquarters at the Desoto bulking shows totals for president and other officers. Charlie Hawkes led with 226 votes, McLynch 208k, John Hayn 423, Bracken 79, Bramwood 5,031, with various delegates and trustees named for affiliated unions and the Board of Trade nominating committee announcing its officers.

Cnutt International Typographical Union Priday Etterior DeSoto al Totlaws Charlie & Hawkes James Mc Lynch Tapuse Onlin John W. Hayn Minneapolis Vinion Ne Presidin B.J. Bracken Columbus Tearurer J. W. Bramwood Denver Tniton Na. Vy Tring WA Graham St Joseph Union A. F. of Frank KK Foster Boston Mex S. Haya Crevetini Frank Morrison Chicago Allied Crofts Pieter L Board of Trade Samuel B. Ewert Frank D. Stalnaker Elmer E. Perry Charlier A. Rank Walier Charles ©. Perry Harry C. Atkins Edward W. Bassett Robert F. Scott Frank S. Murphy Wiliam J. Mooney John Lasatus Joseph A. Rebler Hawking

Boy Seen With Gypsies In Child Abduction Case

Brazil Indiana June reports a boy named Raymond Byers abducted last Sunday while playing in Seeleyville. A Goldenburg merchant saw a gypsy wagon with a dark man and a boy matching Byers description near Lyford Ter Haute area. Police alerted, search crews organized, mother grieving as father seeks missing son.

Brazil Ind Raymond Byers Seeleyville John ‘Tresle Goldenburg Lyford Trent Byers Tresie Sa ‘Ceesie Aatt Bian Tresle Hyera Brasil Tod Frank Byd Gles Terre Haute Ter Te Haute Pr Byers

Pension fund gift to Indianapolis firemen praised

A dispute arose over a $200 payment from the Belt railroad and stockyenta company on Saturday, with a check for $400 issued to Firechief Coins for the firemen’s pension fund. The contribution acknowledges the firemen’s services at the stockyard site on May 2.

Indianapolis Belt Railroad and Stockyenta Company

Weather Forecast and Local Advertisements Include Clocks and Jewelry

A weather note predicts showers Saturday night and possibly Sunday with temperatures 70 at 7 am and 78 at noon, accompanied by southerly winds across Indiana and nearby states. Local ads promote summer clock sales, up-to-date jewelry at 38 Monument Place, J P Mullally Jewelers, plus Wilson’s remedies for coughs and colds and a Lake Erie bound special train to Cleveland departing Saturday night June 11.

Indiana J. P. Mullally Monument Place

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