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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1904

Page

2

Fatal Resemblance in Mayor Green Death Case

New York June 4 A mistaken identity killer killed Andrew H Green father of Greater New York misidentified as John A Platt as the motive. The story centers on Hannah Elias a mulatto who used her wealth to entangle Platt and Green, with Williams confessing and the sensational jealousy tale driving the murder mystery.

New York Han Qian Andrew H. Greet Greater Cornelius Williams John FA. Platt Andrew HW. Green Wan Asylum Green Svanlal Hannah Klas Central Park Wilharma Andrew H. Green John A. Platt Ellag Mr. Green Platt Ant Hannah Eling West Hannah Elias Ellas Hiatt Andrew 3. Green Brooklyn Manhattan Brox Une Civil Services Tite

Fragmented early 20th century items parade in a mad mix

A jumble of brief notices reports crimes and disasters. An infant found on a doorstep in Marion Ohio prompts search for the finder. A bank shortage at First National Cleveland prompts clerk search. Hunter and miners perished in mines. Roosevelt appoints agents in Oklahoma Osage agency. A politician urges constitutional amendments on polygamy. A mother loses custody in New York. Fire and labor unrest fill the page with various incidents across the U.S. and Europe.

British Tibetan expedition clashes with grand lama

Simla report says Jute 4 Cel Younghusband ordered the expedition’s ultimatum to the grand lama. The Mbstya forces’ commander refused to forward it and sent it back. Later reports claim British forces captured two Thetan counters and killed a Thetan general.

Simla Younghusband Grand Lama

Hammer Slip At Meet Strikes Teen In Crowd

During the Thumb high school Meld meet at Bad Axe on Friday a hammer slipped from a contestant and struck A. Frost, a boy, crushing his skull. He died later. Police investigate the mishap and seizure of equipment.

Bich the Thumb High School A. Frost Seth

Burglar Attack Injures Elderly Man in Wabash

A masked pair forced entry into Thomas Kinneman's home in Wabash and beat him when money was refused, leaving a skull fracture and likely fatal injuries given his age. Police have no suspects. Nearby Fairmont, West Virginia reports a gas explosion that injured several, including three women, with one death possible.

Marton Tok Thomas Kinneman

Deneen Wins Illinois Gubernatorial Nomination on 79th Ballot

Springfield June 4 Alaina Republicans reportedly nominated state ticket with Charles S. Deneen for governor after a 79th ballot. Delegates backed Deneen as Hamlin and Sherman withdrew prompting consolidation. Ballot results showed Deneen leading with 957 votes, Lawdyn 32 percent, Warner 21 and Yates.

Springfield Alinais Charles S. Deneen Chicago L. ¥. Sherman McNonough J. A. Rose Gatconda Len Small Kanka- Kees McCullough Champaign W. H. Stead Mary Key Champaien Charis Davis L. Abbott Chiczen Yaus Hamlin Sherman Deneen Lawdyn Warner Yates

Convicted Stranger Known As John Ley Sentenced in Jackson

In Jackson Michigan a man jailed as John Ley was convicted for Lurmbry after weeks of evading his identity. He tore his clothes, claimed German origin, and said his wife died a year ago. Judge Parkinson imposed an indeterminate sentence.

Jackson Mich Jackson County John Ley Lurmbry Due Robie Rank Parkinson

Death at theater ends tragic love affair and strike threat at sea

In St Cloud Minnesota Elliot the former Chicago theater manager killed himself in his dressing room amid reports of a failed romance. In New York a planned strike by Atlantic coast marine firemen could halt ships next Tuesday if unions and companies do not reach terms, potentially affecting eighteen thousand workers. Also reports of a new nine dollar rota aboard the Phy adelpnia liner with passengers from Manchester London and English travelers, bound for New York.

ST. Cloud Mion Elott Chicago Immclt Fedary Elliot Eliott New York Atlantii Eonast Marine Firemen's Union

Skin graft plan hints at gruesome accident and jail break

Fragmentary report shows a worker to donate skin for a patient at Talge mahogany works after a fatal scalding. The piece also mentions a prison break in Owensboro where John Meredyth and Whitlamey allegedly sawed a bar to escape the county jail.

Owenshoro John Meredyth Whitlamey

Excursion to Terre Haute and Chicago from Indianapolis

Travel deal from Indianapolis to Terre Haute and back for 1.00, 75 cents to Greencastle, 75 cents to other stations. Depart Indianapolis 7:20 p.m. Sunday June 5 with return 7:30 p.m. Special train leaves 4:00 a.m. Sunday June 6 for Chicago via Lebanon and Big Four Railway. Inquiries T D Norviel or C C Reynolds.

Terre Haute Indianapolis Force Haute Chicago F& Northern Traction Co Lebanon Ind Big Four Ry T. D. Norviel Maryland St C. C. Reynoldis

Births and Deaths Notice Summary

Births list several families welcoming girls and boys at multiple addresses including Widklows Pake Mitchel and Sten. Notable entries mention a girl Loulemmida Mackey and boys born to several couples. Deaths include Busan Ceitser aged ?, Cella McKenele with liver cancer, Margaret Droderick age 1 day, and Samuel Spencer. Additional lines mention various names and couples with no clear ages or details.

Birtha Walter Elma Widklows Maward Bertha Pake Cushing Loulemmida Mackey W. Pratt Ain James Crooke Mitchel Unites Dathy Rutherland Minnie Sebaud GM Cote aEeave Percy Rt Katie Malan Keates Willam H Gertrude Albersmier Broadway Aig EB Busan A. Ceitser Highland Ave Cella N. McKenele Westcat Margaret Droderick Church Samuel J. Spencer William Hawk Missouri-st Andy Lang Meridian-st

WII Not Gut Wages Fall River Mugs

Jute dealers manufacturers have decided not to cut the wages of 30,000 operatives here. June 1 percent as had the three proposed.

Junge Thhree

Elephant Goes Berserk After Tobacco Chew At Circus

In Dowling Green Kentucky at Sells and Downs circus a crowd panicked when an elephant was given a chew of tobacco. The elephant charged, knocked down keepers and attendants, overturned a cue, and later appeared bleeding but was calmed by other elephants and handlers. The incident followed by more quieting efforts. The report also notes June 4 crop statistics from the Agriculture Department with condition and acreage figures.

Becaus Sells & Downs Howling Green Dowling Green Circus of

Government lands open for settlement in Rosebud reserve

A half million acres of government lands on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in southeastern South Dakota are opened for settlement. The Chicago and North-Western Ry offers direct service from Chicago to Bonesteel on the reservation border. Bend a 2 cent stamp for pamphlet New Homes in the West by N M Breeze at 45 Vine Street, Clactwoad, Ohio.

Rosebud Chicago & North-Western Ry Bend North. Western Line N. M. Breeze Vine Street Cincinnati Ohio South Dakota Chicago & North-Western Chicago Bonesteel Clactwoad, Ohie

Whare to Go Fishing and Michigan In Summer Insights

A fragmented notice describes summer resort views and travel deals for Michigan's north shore. It notes a day tripper ticket pricing and dates from June 1 to September 20, plus a daily Northfund United service from Indianapolis at 7:30 a.m. with through sleepers via Richmond and a railway line.

Colorado Chicago Union Pacific & North Western Line Denver Colorado Springs Publo Michigan Peninauta Wniited Indianapolia Richmond

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