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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1904

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Pere Marquette Gains Controlling Interest in Dayton Line

A private New York message reports Pere Marquette acquiring controlling stake in Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton through merger by Wabash, Gould-led, expanding through routes into Indianapolis. Expect improved connections to St Louis, Cincinnati, Toledo and the east, with rate competition likely lowering fares.

Indianapolis New York Pere Marquette Railroad System Michigan Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railway Company Pere Marquette Wabash Railroad Company George Gould Indianapolia Railroad Wabash Wil Goon Indianapolia St. Lois Cincinnati Toledo

Insurance Firms Dominate Indiana Revenue Rise

Indiana reports show more than 120 insurance agents with state certificates. Neal, deputy auditor, notes first half receipts from insurers total about 1.1 million dollars, a record high. Excess receipts beyond losses trigger a 3 percent tax, funding several state salaries.

Inedrance Indiana Mr. Cennea Insurance Department FEO Neat

Cement Pavement Works Planned Along Pennaytvarta Area

Cement walks and cordite will be laid from Terenty-eighthest to Thirtieth-at along Pennaytvarta in New Jersey and Delaware ria and Talbott-are. The sole protest before the works bound is from Tribotteave residents. The board says improvements will likely take action within a few days.

Pennaytvarta New Jersey Delawareria Talbott-are

Od Wayne mutual life reorganization advised by auditor

State auditor urges reorganization of the old Wayne mutual life association to better conserve stockholders' interests. Letters announcing the reorganization have been sent by Dr Lester with Judge Carter's order. meeting scheduled in June at the town hall. funds reported by the auditor.

Od Wayne Mutual Ute Association Lester Carter

Water main flow through city mains noted

Water authorities report water is flowing through city mains. No interruptions or contamination reported. Residents urged to conserve water and report any unusual discoloration or pressure changes to the local utility office.

Expert Moore Praises Indianapolis Water Filtration System

Report from Mayor Holtaman shows Dr. George T. Moore and city officials reviewing the Indianapolis water company filtration setup. Moore declares the system among the country’s best, noting typhoid control data, with Moore returning to New York Monday night.

Saye Inedianapolis Holtaman GC. B. Fersunon A. C. Kimberlin George T. Moore Moore Ciy Health Board Indianapolis Water Company Ferguson Indianapolis New York

Manterre Leads Prohibition Nomination Race At Convention

Nine candidates are expected for the prohibition party nomination at the Indianapolis convention. Alfred L. Manterre of New York leads, with Gen Nelson A Miles also discussed as a possible nominee. State chairman Newills predicts a large turnout. Leonidas G. Dynes, 64, of Indianapolis, died in Winchester Indiana from heart neuralgia. He will be buried in Indianapolis after a widow, sons, and two daughters survive him. Dynes had recently run a printing office on the South side.

Indianapolis Alfred Lb. Manterre New York Nelson A. Miles Ean Upuer Ihan Newills Leonidas G. Dynes Lindan St Winchester Ind Mies Constance Hamilton Wigey Union City Dynes The Republican

Woman’s murder clash ends in farmyard brawl

Five miles south of Indianapolis on Spastes farm Sunday a fight erupted over a wife incident. Beiskte, Blesske, and Sayles clashed as Mrs Sayles screamed bloody murder. Spates testified Beerskle had married his sister. Judge Whallon fined Biesskite $1 after a chaotic scene with a monkey wrench in the yard. Snayles discharged.

Mola Bayles Joe Blecekir Polen Indianapolis Spastes Blerakly Rin Blesske Spavies Spales Beeskoe Sayles Brexske Saylea Whallon Biess- Kite Snayles

Weather Forecast and Legal Claim Mixed Item

Fair conditions with 7 am 68 noon 82 and 2 pm 83 temperatures. Indians and nearby states see variable winds. William Shields seeks damages from Willem Roune & Son in a civil claim related to an alleged accident at his employment.

William Shields Damares Willem Roune & Son Fed Sien

Prince Pu Lun to Take Last Look at Indiana Stop

Prince Pu Lun will pass through Indianapolis on the Big Four at 6:20 p.m. on his way east from St. Louis. His itinerary includes departures and returns tied to World’s Fair duties with Chinese exhibit concerns and a diplomat in Indianapolis remaining to oversee the China exhibit.

Prince PU Lun Indiana Indianapolis St. Louis New York France Fair City Wortrata Emptest Dowager China Wong Kat Kai Lair Gete Prince Pu Jain Prince Pu Bey Chingea

Jury Seeks Comfort as Jailor John Mendenhall Aids Jury

The jury in a forgery case was taken on an interurban ride to Martinsville by jailer John Mendenhall who paid their fare and arranged meals. They attended church and rested in the prosecutor’s room with cots to ensure a comfortable night, amid a lighter view of their duties.

John Mendenhall Court House Mendenhall Martinsville John

License rush plagues city clerks under deadline

Up to noon Monday the city controller’s office tallies show an annual surge in licenses with hundreds issued daily. Deputies say the pace surpasses recent weeks as more residents hurry to secure permits and penalties rise for late applicants.

Delirious Man Taken In Custody After Fever Spell

Louie Maxie a colored man was found delirious with a fever and talking incoherently about craps. Patrolman Anderson took him into custody Thursday, believing him insane, and he remained at home in a sick condition.

Louie Maxie Milasouri Anderson Music Maxie Offere Anderson Heron

Drunken Fight Ends in Stabbing Death at Saloon

Early Sunday evening a drunken dispute near Adolph Kohn's saloon at 338 Massachusetts Avenue led to a fatal stabbing of Thomas Howard by William Williams. Howard died hours later at City Hospital. Capt Kinney and Detectives Lancaster and Lowe investigated with witnesses. Williams was arrested.

Thomas Howard William Willams City Hospital Adolph Kohn Massachu- Rettkave Ktoney Lancaster Lowe Howard Williams Robors Wiliams Willams Capt Kinney

Morphine case adjoins drunken arrest in court

John McCoy faced Judge Whallon for a morphine related matter after an arrest for drunkenness. The judge fined him one dollar and costs as McCoy trembled and was led away. Frank Hanly campaigned at the state house during a Monday visit. Austermiller McKeran to wed Christy McKernan and sister Zelma Austermiller will attend the Sacred Heart church ceremony.

John McCoy Whallon McCoy Henry Bold Frank Hanly State House Odda Ate Ollo Austermiller—McKeran Charles J, Austermiller Misa Xilenore McKernan Sacred Heart Church Zelma Austermiller Gteen

Head Hit by Trolley Pole in West Indianapolis

Bricklayer Charles Hilligose of 1406 Oliver Ave was severely injured when his head struck a trolley pole while the car crossed River Ave ridge. He was unconscious briefly, cut on the forehead, and taken home for care by Dr. Mesander of West Indianapolis.

West Indianapalis Charles Hilligose Oliver Ave Hillacse River-ave Dr. 4. 3. Mesander West Indianapolis

Labor conditions praised by McCormack in The Sun

Labor commissioner McCormack states Indiana has strong labor relations with better employer and worker harmony. He cites limited strikes at Linton and Nablesville, noting organization on both sides reduces disputes. He argues organized labor and management lessen conflict and broaden workers' views, framing organization as the solution to labor problems.

Indiana McCormack Witte Linton Nablesville

Asphalting Trust to Accelerate Work in Utah Find

State geologist Blatchley reports a fax from Charles Burns of Berne Indiana describing a carbonate iron nodule found in Utah. The small elliptical stone contains a nucleus and a cavity filled with pure nephalium.

Blatchley Charles Burns Berne Ind Utah

Neal Arraigned Over Blake Street Dispute Fight

Aabury Neal of 613 Blake Street was arraigned before Judge Wharton Monday morning on charges of directing vocal cussing at neighbors. The dispute led to a fight with George Johnston, 613 Blake Street, who defended his honor after Neal insulted a young woman. Neal claimed self defense with a chair and could not recall his prior arrests. Johnston was discharged. Neal was fined 10 dollars for a contempt charge.

Aabury Neal Blake-nt Jndze Whatinn Blake-st George Johnston Neal Johnaton Wharton

Indicted Mrs Patterson in Caesar Young murder case

Mrs Patterson faces murder charges in connection with the death of Caesar Young. The indictment alleges direct involvement in the fatal act and points to evidence presented by prosecutors. No trial date is listed in the report.

Actress Nan Patterson Indicted for First Degree Murder

New York June 13 The grand jury returned a murder in the first degree indictment against actress Nan Patterson for the shooting of Caesar Young in a cab on West Broadway The coroner's inquest found Young died from a pistol wound Patterson fainted during the indictment announcement and was revived by Coroner Jackson Her arraignment was postponed due to illness and her trial likely to begin next September with her remaining jailed at the Tombs

Young Saya Yori Kerwin W. Rogging Hudison St. Hospital O'Hanlon Patterson Croner Jackson Jude Newburger

Judge Awards Mrs Violette One Cent Verdict in Dr Sears Suit

In Fall River Massachusetts Judge McDonough ruled for Mrs Clarrice Violette granting a verdict of one cent after Dr George Sears allegedly kissed and bit her ear during a medical visit. The defense denied all allegations and a prior settlement collapsed amid disagreement over payment terms.

Fall River Mass Jase George Sears Fia Clarrice Vightee John J. McDonough Villette Searn Violette Bours Counser O Cums

Trapped the Russians And Mowed Down 800 Men

A terse battle note describes Soviet forces trapped and repelled with heavy casualties as 800 enemy troops were killed or forced to retreat in a decisive clash. The action reflects intense ground combat with reported ferocity and strategic significance.

Far East War Toggles and River News From June Fronts

Reports describe Russian defeats near Pulanben and Port Arthur with 180 casualties, Japanese maneuvers drawing Russians into renewed retreat. Battleship Chareviten repaired at Port Arthur, mines cloud seas near Tientsin. Refugees from Korea and Manchuria seek asylum aboard foreign warships. Amur River opening signals movement, while Kuroki reinforces and pursues multifront assault. Russian infantry retreat near Nuchwang with heavy march fatigue and wounded en route.

Rivchwang Pulanben Publieh Tlea Port Arthur Cnar Kal-Cnow Tentsin Hich Fea Guiak

Captured thief jailed after chase in Marion Indiana

Oil worker Harry Ford stole 19.80 from roommate Harley Lewis of Rockboro and was captured after a street pursuit in Marion. Lewis later accompanied a young lady, Ford confessed to the crime and was handed to the turnkey. A separate note reports McCarthy charged with abducting a girl after a New York detective request. The first two tactaries set to draw fires Wednesday for a three month vacation.

Marion Ind Harry Ford Hin Harley Lewis Rocemboro Lewis Ford Glang Sply

Rockefeller plans vast consolidation of American mines

New York reports a proposed amalgamation of all major mining interests led by John D. Rockefeller with a capital of 2.5 billion dollars. The plan aims to control the nation’s mineral output, with engineers to assess property values and a potential final move anticipated by January 1, 1905 amid mining circles and officials.

New York America Monwday John D. Rockfeller United States Air. Rockefeller Willam Rockefeller H. H. Rogert Standard Oil Company Standard Oil Mines of Rockefeller Unitedtates Corps of Engineers Benator Kearns Dennis Ryan St. Paul Damen

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