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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1904
Page
1
Russian forces prepare a new offensive as the czar orders a decisive push. Commanders say the aim is to break enemy lines and seize strategic footholds, with units massing near border regions and air support pledged.
Reports from Lio-Fang Manchuria say Gen Kuropatkin expects reinforcements and will advance once they arrive toward Port Arthur where Japanese forces are concentrated. Rain slows Russian movement while heavy roads form. A Russian troop appeal issued at Chefco urges defense of czar and country. Japanese losses of ships and men in the area are unconfirmed. The czar received a solid silver gift from the New York stock exchange. Pang-Tay near Port Arthur reported occupied by Japanese forces. Russian ambassador Jadovisky shot at in Bern.
Torren Schlegel of Warren township seeks a limited divorce from Emma Schlegel filed Friday morning. They wed in 1896 and separated June 5 1904. He cites conflicts with her children on the farm. asks for a court decree limiting the divorce to a set period and to forfeit rights to their marriage during that time.
Amon Butler, secretary of the State board of charities, will depart Saturday for Portland, Ore to attend the national conference of charities. He chairs the committee on children, presiding at several meetings.
A dated report labels billiard and poolrooms as nurseries of vice and crime, arguing they attract youth and enable gambling and disorder, with officials calling for reform and stricter oversight. Local authorities debate licensing, closures, and enforcement to curb rowdiness and moral decline.
The Supreme Court led by Judge Gillett affirmed Lebanon’s $25 annual fee per pool table and upheld city regulation of billiard and pool rooms as police power. Wysong challenged the ordinance, but the high court found municipal control proper to curb vice and crime.
Dublin visitor John Boyle in America for a year studies why Democrats and Republicans exist and what divides them. He notes Americans often cannot articulate why they belong to a party or what each stands for and cites interviews and observations across social classes. He concludes many workers view party loyalty without clear reasons.
The large graduating class from Indiana Law School went to the state house Friday and was admitted to practice before the supreme court. After admission the lawyers spent an hour cubbering at the state house and posed for pictures. Durbin to rest after travels. Gay Duchin is tired after a strenuous week of traveling, says anay believes that.
Rev William V Wheeler, superintendent of the Rescue Mission, blasts dance halls as a chief source of evil. He argues dance houses attract wrongdoing, threaten youth, and urges church action to strengthen regulation and public sentiment for stricter laws. Ministers plan to raise the issue in services Sunday.
The Shortridge high school alumni reception for the class of 39 occurs Friday night in the school chapel. Graduates Henry Palmer and Burton Bales will give addresses. Walter Pritchard will respond for the class. Miss Florence Atkins will ring. Walter Vonnegut will perform. Hart's orchestra will provide music. Principal Benton will speak for the school.
Morria Cart, a model of 234 Detroit Street, Wax, was fined one dollar and costs after police court heard she had beaten her wife in a misguided attempt to stop her from working. The husband admitted striking Mrs Cart after she said she would do washing, also slapping neighbor Motel Gates who had suggested supporting her by washing. Carr paid the fine.
Acting Judge Negley faced a delicate duty in a bad dilemma as he ruled on assault charges against six Greek defendants tied to George Alexis and the candy trust. The interpreter, Alexis, spoke English for the group. after disputes over translation, the judge fined each defendant and released them. Prosecutor Holmen urged Judge Wharton’s return to restore order amid the foreign defendants.
Acting Justice Negley lamented the old game as Mike Traugot, a 1107 Oliver avenue valcon-keeper, faced a domestic dispute evidence in police court. Traugot's wife initially testified against him, then switched to support his defense, prompting the judge to threaten a fine and jail if the pattern continued. The board of charities approved plans for a Jackson county dail project, allowing authorities to proceed with construction.
After two days of questioning and wrangling a jury was finally selected for the Meyhers Cricket forgery case in the criminal court. Special venues of 15 names preceded the 12 jurors chosen, including John Trotter Haugdville Cash Campbell Perry Joan Redibaugh Pipe Pete Datcity David Rose Pike James D Caldwell Pike John T Askern Center Charles F Atler Franklin Wesley Mendenhall Decatur George W Cochran Washington Wie Ham Roberts Washington. William Schletcher excused by agreement. Friday morning John G Duncan opened for the state claiming alterations of passes and tickets by erasures and punching. Ticket agent Grant Marton identified tickets from his office. Tim Falvey testified to purchasing altered passes from Mevberg. A Cohen Cincinnati testified to buying an exchange check from Mevberg, one of several stolen from a Big Four conductor a year earlier and taken up when presented by the conductor.
Irene McKee seeks a modification of a divorce decree to require Joseph F. McKee to bring the children to him for visitations rather than him visiting at Irene’s home. He cites ongoing friction with Irene and her father during visits. Judge Leathers contemplates the request as oil company records show new incorporations.
John Shinn, an elderly Marion veteran, faced Acting Judge Negrey in police court on a drunkenness charge. He revealed he visited Indianapolis to “celebrate” the capital’s improvements, praising Indiana’s capital as the finest town for tapping and saying he had not been there since the war. The officer disagreed with his celebration.
A report from Teller County records violent acts against Union supporters. Authorities describe killings targeting Unionists, with local residents fearful as factions clash. Investigators seek suspects and urge calm amid ongoing tensions.
Bayonets rule in Teller county and civil government is suspended as General Bell ordered all union miners out. About 25 strikers were rounded up in Gillett and taken to Cripple Creek bullpen, with 3 more confined. Victor houses 20 more detainees as squads round up labor, carloads sent to Denver. Citizens' alliance, with bankers and professionals, enforces anti union action and demands surrender of union cards. Coroner holds inquests for independence depot victims. one arrest possibility tied to the mine explosion.
A special train chartered Friday by three clubs will run to St Louis for the Democratic National Convention to promote Tommy Taggart as head of the national committee. The C H and C line will operate the train, leaving July 4 to arrive by July 6 when the convention opens.
A man abducted or robbed a bride in Chicago leaving her alone as authorities investigate. Details on motive or relationship unclear but local police are pursuing leads and reviewing surveillance footage. No injuries reported, but the incident has shocked the community.
Mrs Frank Pyle, newly married and far from home, is distraught after her husband disappears with $1.80 and gems valued at $600. Reported that she is the daughter of a wealthy New Zealand merchant, she refuses to name her father and alleges her husband lied about his wealth. The incident occurred in Chicago as she stayed at the Sherman house while her husband vanished.
Six Greek candy peddlers fought at Hlinda and Washington streets Thursday night drawing knives but no serious injuries. The dispute arose over a peddler trust led by Peter Balask. all were released on cash bonds. Later James Balask and Nicholas Stamatapas fought on Pennsylvania Street, rearrested and again released on cash bonds.
Fair with rising temperatures Friday night and Saturday. Increasing clouds, temperatures 68 at noon, 73 by 2 p.m. Warming trend with fair skies in Indiana and surrounding states. Variable winds. The county board of review reduced tax assessments for several corporations including Blair-Baker Horse Co, Capital Automobily Co, Central Bond Co, Chandler-Taylor Co, and others in a list of valuations.
The Ohio Democratic State Central Committee chose Ben McKinney of Marietta as chair. Discussion touched on New York politics and Roosevelt's re election prospects. West Virginia Governor White plans extraordinary measures to push tax reform through the legislature. Philippines delegates head to San Francisco for the national convention.
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