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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1904
Page
3
Grading and filling of the new Washington Avenue ballpark started Wednesday. Plans call for a filled, leveled site this summer, a grandstand along Washington Street, and completion by December for the national league. The southeast batting orientation will affect field positions and player assignments.
A Sun report claims Charles W. Fairbanks declined to have his name presented for vice president. An Indianapolis discussion notes Fairbanks told readers he would not allow his name to be forwarded, prompting talk that Doliver of Iowa could carry the western mantle.
Widespread discussion follows the Indianapolis Journal Star merger with the Star as Republicans split. Ex Congressman Charley L Henry, owner of the Journal, is linked to senatorial aims while questions rise about Wil Henry McCulloch and Gov Durbin. McCrea’s drive to erase Funston exploits sparks opposition led by Cong Scott. Social events and travel notes fill the rest of the dispatch.
Moy Kee and Pang W Jung, prominent Ami Chinese, plan gifts for Prince Pu Lun from their E Washington Street home. A jeweled badge by Japanese jeweler Maryumoto may cost 500 to 1000 dollars, and Pang W Jung offers a thousand watch and chain with a jeweled dragon. May Kee aims to escort the gift through St. Louis to the prince, or else Commissioner Wong will forward it if timing misses.
Kinto Katisk ta, a Japanese slack-wire artist billed as Imperial Japanese trompe, died during a nerve racking 45 degree wire routine at Coney Teland. The show drew about 30 000 spectators after a fall thought caused by a small obstruction under his sandal. He had last been seen in Indianapolis in October of last year.
Tangier dispatches report urgent medical need for captives Perdicarla and Varley. Consul general Gummets seeks safe conduct for a surgeon and awaits Raisull’s reply. Paris dispatches say Morrocan authorities negotiations continue for release of Ion Perdierin and Kinglepson Yorley. Denver reads miners depart Cripple Creek union meet.
Detectives pursue suspects in two similar break-ins on W New York St and Denny St Tuxedo. Charles Morgan of 82 W New York Ave is arrested amid claims of stealing two watches a revolver and cash from Mrs Bear 34 W New York Torrist and Mrs Ayres. Morgan denies involvement and protests innocence.
Hoosier poet Jim Riley shed tears on learning of the Journal’s demise after strolling downtown, visiting the old Journal office, and recalling early works first published there. Friends note his long association with editors and staff, and respect for the paper that helped launch his fame.
The Supreme Court hinted a conscientious belief in a reunion would not shield a defendant from prosecution for failing to provide medical care for a dependent. The appeal originated in Clinton circuit court and was not properly brought. Also notes automobile ordinance pursuit in Marion and Dowie converts arriving in Victoria, B C bound for Chicago.
The Flower mission at the insane hospital drew orderly applause on Tuesday. Charles Emory Smith, ex postmaster general, stayed at the Claypool Tuesday night and will address Purdue University’s commencement. Local merchants Eberhardt and Cox run a rat-catching business with traps and thousands of rats. The Thoianat voyag...
John Wilmont fled Russia three months ago to escape mobilization and arrived in Indianapolis by train after a perilous journey. He speaks German French Polish and Russian, seeks to learn English within a year, and notes high living costs and scarce work in the United States.
Typhoid scare wanes with no new cases or deaths reported to the health board. Officials cite improved water quality and use of treated water as a key factor. Dr. George T. Moore will visit Indianapolis to advise officials on the fever situation. Mayor Hottaman received a telegram accepting his invitation for a conference in Indianapolis on the way to St. Louis.
Railroad men warn the Vandalia future remains unsure as receiverships may endure until dispositions are arranged. Of four divisions, the Indianapolis to St Louis line shows large profits, others behind. Pennsylvania stockholders eye the Indianapolis Louis division, not eager for remaining divisions.
James Tompkins, a patient at The City Hospital, describes severe phantom pain after his leg was amputated above the knee. He recalls doctors and nurses examining his stump, the unfamiliar sensation of toes on a missing limb, and his years of crutch travel and hardship before the operation.
A list of names from Tooi Anapoils College of Law shows many graduates to be honored next Friday night. Notable attendees include William Abreham Eston James Addie and dozens of others across Indiana Ohio and Oklahoma reflecting a broad regional class.
Miss Hilda Fletcher daughter of Stoughton J Fletcher of thr thirty completes the year at the Womens Medical College of Baltimore. She abandons a social life for medicine and will continue study to prepare for practice. She notes no definite future plans yet and has three years of schooling remaining.
Robert Smith, on trial for drunkenness, admitted guilt after Blaycleman Hall testified that Smith had shown remorse and wished to be locked up. Prosecutor Holmes questioned Smith as to the cop’s knowledge, while the court weighed costs and charges.
Veteran Tom Williams, released Wednesday by the Indianapolis bestball club, had pitched for the Honriers several years and last season showed steady work. Manager Phillips, claiming Williams lacked season stability, noted six pitchers on the staff and several offers from Content sexgun teams. Franaville reportedly wants him for 108 Aspen, while content with Pat Lower and Kanags Cur in talks. C. would not part with the late shortstop.
Partial readable text indicates a transit schedule notice from Indianapolie and Northwestern Traction Company. It mentions trains, times around 1:30 and 2:00, routes between towns, express segments, and staged pickups for specific destinations. The fragmentary source hints at service details and applicable hours for travelers.
Mew Waves Conn June United States Supreme court awards damages to William Breeman of Naugatuck for a steel bridge injury. Case long fought, three state Supreme Court defeats on technicalities. Breeman's leg was amputated after a crane accident in Union City in September 1860. A vision from a deceased relative allegedly spurred renewed effort, leading to a final appeal in the state’s court system.
Historic timetable fragment shows Indiana Union Traction Company and Indianapolis lines with multiple divisions, stopping points at Martinsville, Columbus, Southport, Greenwood, Whiteland, Edinburg, Taylorville, and Franklin. It lists through passenger cars, hourly departures from 6:00 a.m. and later, connections to Indianapolis and Martinsville, and notes on express and combination cars including routes toward Yarbedatepola and Moorseville with times such as 7:47 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
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