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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1904
Page
8
Mrs. Floyd heard a noise on the porch at 1720 And Mandave and found a baby left on the steps. An officer took the infant to the orphan’s home for care.
New York reports the Duke and Duchess of Valencay plan to end their marriage in a Paris divorce court. The Duchess, heiress Helen Morton born to Levi P. Morton, received a $30,000 yearly annuity from Gov. Morton after marriage. The pair wed in London in 1905 amid a famed aristocratic alliance, with complex titles and estate disputes surrounding the Valencay chateau and Talleyrand-Perigord lineage.
A cloudburst at Enloe Texas on Tuesday dumped ten inches of rain washing away half a mile of Texas Midland track and wrecking homes. Mrs. Allen’s residence was carried away by the flood as hundreds of acres flooded. Telegraph lines to Enton cut, forcing many citizens to seek refuge in tree tops. Livestock losses in Lamar County are heavy.
Miss Roosevelt, eldest daughter of the president, narrowly escaped injury in a runaway near the White House on Monday afternoon. Accompanied by her maid, she rode from Gallows Road station in the pres ent's borough. A horse ran wild at Fifteenth and G street opposite the treasury, foaming at the mouth and rearing before an electric car. Two policemen controlled the bridle and halted the horse, which collapsed from heat shortly after. The carriage was stopped and Miss Roosevelt and her maid returned to the White House escorted by the footman.
The water company plans a new two inch main on Missouri Street now in progress and seeks delays for Christ to resurface. They intend to lay eighteen inch mains on Indigo and General streets branching from Missouri Street, requesting a temporary postponement of street work. A larger line is planned on Indigo Avenue.
Reporters quote water company officials claiming a sharp rise in demand for distilled water amid typhoid fever concerns. G J Hurty of Aquos Distiled Water Co notes increased purchases, while W A Kelley of Tuckahoe Ithia Water Co calls the situation extreme and serious. George W McCombs also reports a noticeable rise in orders as public awareness grows.
The page reports Teg Job Robinson of Maumee murdering his wife and brother in law Shelby Atterbury before shooting himself after refusing to reveal a bribe offer at a council meeting. It also notes Richmond councilman John T West hurt, Cane Belt railroad head Eldredge wounded, a mob raid on Matchall, and a raft of disjointed political and criminal items across multiple states with dates and places.
A 15 year old jockey Willie Davie faced court after running away from employers who bullied him. He claimed to travel from New Orleans toward Indianapolis by rail with only a dollar, hoping to reach his uncle in Richmond. Judge Reagan allowed him release on promise to repay and pursue fare to Greenfield.
At the request of City engineer Jeup the Board of Works asks Quincy Meyers of Logansport, attorney for the Logansport railroad, to appear Friday. They discuss repairing and widening the Fall Creek levee near Hiawatha as the canal is dredged and deepened, with the board urging joint action by railroad and city.
An advertisement promotes a pleasant prophylactic for typhoid available in pints and quarts. It invites families to call the bottling department at telephone number 578 for orders and instructions.
A special jury center operates amid widespread excuses for the Mayberg forgery trial. Six jurors stayed, while about sixty others were excused after presenting reasons. Special judge Wilborn Wusen urged those willing to be excused to come forward. Defense and prosecution attorneys commented on the process as a larger roster was drawn for Wednesday.
YL D Hatfield, a Huntington post office clerk noted as a prominent local figure, goes to federal court on Tuesday charged with stealing letters and money from the mail. His attorney hints a conspirator in the Huntington office shifted envelopes into Hatfield’s pocket to deflect blame.
On June 1, 1931, Ert Sink of Franklin was nominated for joint semaine by Shelby and Johnson Democrats, Shelbyville, Indiana, Tuesday afternoon, amid Democratic party activity in the region.
Simla desk reports from Reuters say British forces killed 164 Tibetans and wounded five after heavy fighting. Tibetans countered with 165 dead, as pursuit and casualties followed the clash near the border. Under Water 12 Hours report from Newport notes Fulton submarine trial success after 12 hours submerged.
In Cleveland on a June report, the national convention of Zionists decided to encourage emigration of Jews to East Africa. The plan aims to establish paths for relocation and settlement abroad as part of a broader program discussed by delegates.
Fragmentary text hints at rising demand for a scarce water supply and a five gallo n container amid rising business activity. It notes a full one hundred percent increase in hustle na, suggesting confident market expansion and consumer expectations.
Miss Mazel Bookwalter faced a delay to wear her new graduation dress at Tudor Hall commencement after a thief stole the garment from Mr Charles A Bookwalter’s carriage near Wasson and Cr Wednesday. A $3 reward was offered to tempted thief who returns the dress to the Gen Garment Company office.
In Woodlawn City on Monday, salaries for the mayor, clerk, and treasurer were cut by 100 dollars each with proportionate reductions along the line. The move targets the outgoing Democratic administration as it shifts toward the Incoming Republican regime. Mayor W. C. Smith faces accountability tied to disputed mayoral race ballots, with a recount planned by Judge McClure on June 17 to resolve 50 allegedly illegal votes.
The colored defendant June McClarity testified in criminal court it was her husband who fired the shot. She claimed she did not pull the trigger and the revolver was in her home with her. The court warned them to avoid firearms and allowed both to go free with a caution.
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