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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1904

Page

3

Richmond to Host Large State Sunday School Convention

Richmond prepares for a mass convention with about 3000 delegates expected, including 1000 from Indianapolis. The June 31 23 event will be in the Law building and Main St Friends Church with official delegates sent from each school and county. Delegates receive sleeping space and breakfast. other meals are on their own, with special dining rooms arranged. Local committee appeals for homes to shelter visitors.

Indianapolis Asevera Law Building Richmond St. Friends’ Church Erzena Committee On

Demonium loop-the-loopist fatally injured in accident

In Fort Scott Kansas on Tuesday night Demon a female performer with the Parker amusement company was hurled from a large ball while attempting a loop the loop. She fell five feet from the end of the track and was picked up unconscious. doctors fear she will die.

Fort Scott Kas Demonia Parker Amusement Company

Prince Pu Lun Sees Indianapolis Visitors Last Time

Prince Pu Lun-Tun spent a few minutes in Indianapolis on Tuesday night, greeted at Union Station by Moy Kee and town entertainment committee. Mr Wong conveyed a medal as the prince, noting language differences, was met by Mayor Holteman and others including William Fortune, Russell Fortune, Alfred Potts, Cass Conna and Louis Hoover. He rode away in his car after a brief reception.

Prince Pu Tun Moy Kee Entertainment Mr. Wong Mayer Holteman William Fortune Russell Fortune Alfred Potts Cass Conna Louis Hoover Union Station Churchill

Railway Sup:ts Look At Telegraph Invention

An invention dubbed a sound nag rifler for main tne relays will be tested during the conference of railway superintendents of telegraph. The marvel magnifies sound with a metap hone attachment and would end the need for local sounders, saving railroads about 199 dollars monthly per office in maintenance costs if successful.

Whose Arm Away Save? Old Tom Bryan Tells City Hospital Tale

Old Tom Bryan, at City hospital, recounts losing most of his arm after repeated surgeries following a horse kick. He says doctors removed successive segments as his arm deteriorated and fears more amputation if conditions continue.

Tom Bryan City Hospital Tom

Hope Uncle Sam Will Give Him a Home

John Biner, a homeless old soldier, lies at the City Hospital with a diseased hip after being found in the city yards. He served in the Mth Indiana volunteers and was injured badly in wartime. He has lived hard, supported his mother, and now cannot work or find housing. He hopes for a home from Uncle Sam.

John Biner Hoover Market and Pinents Mth Indiana Volunteers Charlie Browse Indianapolis Seiler Ike Sun Man Sam

I Didn't Intend to Steal Them Judge Rules 25 and 30 Days

In police court Edmond Tompkins of Indiana Avenue claimed he took rubber boots and a rain coat to wear in wet weather and planned to return them when the rain stopped. Judge Whallon set the sentence at $25 and 30 days in jail. A second item notes the marriage of Rev J W Houpt of Alfordsville and M Delfiah Hunt, who renewed acquaintance after years apart and wed after both endured previous losses.

Edmond Tompkins Indiana-ave Tompkins Dennis Sullivan J. W. Houpt Alfordsville M. Delfiah Hunt Ho Wentet Sullivan County

Reprieve Granted for Mrs Valentino in New Jersey Case

Acting governor Wikelee issued a 21 day reprieve for Mrs Anna Valentino who was sentenced to be hanged on Thursday June 16 after being convicted in a Trenton court. The delay postpones the execution and preserves her life for now.

Valentino Trenton N. J Wikelee Anna Valentino

Old Wayne mutual policy turmoil leaves widows fearful

The Indiana auditor notes many inquiries about the Old Wayne mutual life insurer. Letters from widows and longtime members describe loss fears as policies move between companies via transfers. The Western Union Insurance Co Chicago offers to assume old certificates, prompting state scrutiny and possible court supervised reorganization.

Auditor of State Old Wayne Mutual Use Association Mate Cameron Gibgon Jonesboro Ind Elkhart Washington Wayne Western Union Insurance Company Chicago E. Brown Philadelphia E. Robinson Baltimore Lfe Western Mion Insurance Company Sherrick CC Gilmore Western Union

Cleveland seeks transfer of Inez Redd on theft charge

Cleveland police chief Fred Kohler sent a communication to Columbus authorities requesting the transfer of Inez Redd, a colored woman held on a petty charge. The letter notes she was arrested in Cleveland on a pocket-picking charge, released on $50 bail which was forfeited, and implies federal authorities may send her there for investigation.

Fred Kohler Cleveland Linn Inez Redd Red

Water supply improves with more wells, health board notes

The water company now pumps from nearly double the wells used two months ago, rising from 16 to 33. Health authorities say city water quality has improved, with Dr. Kimberlin supporting a well equipped laboratory and daily taste testing by the health board.

Kimberlin Health Board

Drunks Create Scene on Northwestern Avenue Car

Passengers on a Northwestern Avenue street car on Tuesday witnessed a drunk leading a blind man who sells papers on Washington Street. Both men were visibly intoxicated and staggered along the car’s path before boarding and riding to Riverside Park.

Washington Riverside Park

State land sale planned near Deaf and Dumb Institute

The Commission for the disposition of state lands met in the governor's office to accept bids on 120 acres of land occupied by the Deaf and Dumb Institute. Bids will be received for the entire tract or for parcels, with sale opportunities set for September.

Deaf and Dumb Institute

Woman Tears Envelope Believed Empty Near Washington

Milas Lulu Culbertson of 2145 Talbott Ave tore up an envelope containing five dollars and a Mobil card, thinking it was empty as she crossed Washington and Pennsylvania. A few bills were recovered by Patrolman Paulsell and taken to the Indiana National Bank, with hope of replacement from Washington.

Milas Lulu Culbertson Talbott Ave Mobil Washington Pennsylvaniacis Paulsell Indiana National Bank

Columbus man feigns death attempt amid murder case

June 15 Columbus reports Louis Harmon condemned to die made an unsuccessful attempt to hang himself with his suspenders on Wednesday morning in the aftermath of his arrest for the Geyer murder. This marks his fourth self harm attempt since the arrest.

Columbus Louis Harmon Geyer

Tragedy of King Saul at Bt Joseph's College

Readers witness a student production at Bt Joseph's College titled Tragedy of King Saul. Cast, direction, and stage details appear in this brief notice from the college calendar.

King Saul Bt. Joseph’s College Rensselect Wit Alve King Baul

Fogarty Wins In First Bout Office coin collection

Fogarty enforced an old Nicholson law fine against George Zimmerman after a contested recom mitment. Police pursued Zimmerman who surrendered after a second attempt on Wednesday for the sale of squor. The fine remained unpaid until Fogarty seized the coin, while Judge Whallon and City Clerk Fogarty clashed over collection.

Whallon George Zimmerman Fogarty Zimmerman Whelton

Lazar town cleaner offers water purification machine

A resident from Elizabethtown Indiana claims a water purification machine will disinfect cisterns and improve water quality. John W Danlap says the device purifies water by air flow, removes worms and impurities, and has four years of use in Liztown. He offers to sell or operate it for the city health board.

Laztown Indianapolis John W. Danlap Elizabethtown Ind City Health Board Armunt Liztown

Forgot and taken ring leads to arrest in cash loss case

Anna Dorsey colored was arrested by Detectives Holtz and Bray on a charge of receiving a stolen diamond ring alleged to be worn and forgotten. Dorsey claimed she lent the finger to a gentleman friend who disappeared with the ring, while employer Mrs. Clune reported the loss Saturday evening on Senate Avenue, as investigators search for the man involved.

Anna Doreey Holtz Bray Dorsey John Clune Senate Ave Mus Lorsey Holtz and Kray

Detective Allen Grant Testifies In Meyberg Forgery Trial

The transcript shows Allen Grant of the Pinkerton agency questioned about his own work history in Chicago. The defense pressed a list of past jobs including saloon ownership and dynamite making as Meyberg stands trial for forging railway passes and selling them.

Chicago Allen Grant Dinkerton Michel 8 Meyber Tn Criminal Court Meyberg

Ambassador Choate for Attorney General

Ambrose Choate is urged as a candidate for attorney general. Edward K Turper of New York files for bankruptcy at Abingdon Virginia with liabilities around 400 and assets limited to 50. Harper heads Big Stone Gap iron co. Amputation needed after a railcar incident injures Thomas Kinney at Belt railroad.

E. L. Harper Bristol,tenn Edward K. Turper New York Abingilan Harper Big Stone Gap Iron Company Big Stone Gap American Central Life Ins Co American National Bank Belt Railroad Brown-Ketcham Iron Wa Capital National Bank MI Central Crust Company Climax Coffer & Pak Ut Columbia National Bank Consumers Face Trust, 1300 & SM. Co. Telephone Federal Union Surety Co Meine Brewis Company Watol Na Natinal Bank Indiana Fant Trust Company Imlianapolis Abatteir Indpis & Martinsville R. T. Co Hanapols Fire Ing Co Tealinanoiis Gas Company Iulianapolis & Eastern Ry. Co Indianapolis & Eastern Hudianapolis Oeota Unica Traction Xean Traction Tnian Trust Company van Camp Hardware Co Wasson, Peele Isererees Hoss Bonds Rlyte Fg Cilgens’ Street Railroad Wily Tm Mad, Co Triephone Indiana Hotel Indiana Union Traction Co & Southern Ins & Eastern Indianapolis Adpis Greenfield Sulianapolis Tay Indpl & Marrinsvl Inonl Northern Traction Kana Indianapolis Water Co Kokomo & Baie 53 Light Co Hear & Light Co Union Tractien Sales Upton Tracitan

Excursion Steamer Slocum Fire Kills Hundreds on Raritan

The Slocum burned near the Island. Rescue work continued as bodies lined the New York shore and at North Brothers Island. Police and volunteers recovered 175 bodies by 2 30 pm with hundreds more feared dead.

Churchill Avex Sound New York North Brothers’ Island Riker’a From & To T

Cigar Stub Sparks Fight Between Two Smiths in Indianapolis

Two men both named Smith, claiming not to be brothers, fought over ownership of a cigar stub after arriving in Indianapolis. They explained their travels and friendship, then argued in a boxcar before police. Both were charged with vagrancy and trespass and ordered to leave town. They agreed to share any future found cigars peacefully.

Smith Tursday Indianapolis Joe Smith Everning Hallon Judas Whaller John Smith

Howard to Appeal to the Supreme Court

Frankfort June 15 The court of appeals overruled James Howard's petition for a rehearing in the murder case. Howard, sentenced to life imprisonment for alleged complicity in William Gaebel's death, will be brought to the penitentiary as soon as the mandate issues. His attorneys will appeal to the United States Supreme Court.

Frankfort Court of Appeals James Howard William Gaebel Howard Eta Sna United States Supreme Court

Chicago Grain Market Report June Grain Prices

Chicago grain notes show wheat and corn moves with July and September futures quoted. Mixed bids and openings mark price shifts, while fragments reference market names and figures from the prior session.

Chicago WAI ABC SMD Ate Gacate Due Pic Onering HKG Spening Ric

Two Officers of the Women's Federation

Two officers of the Women's Federation attempted to pursue sale of an item reported in a Sun newspaper ad. The piece notes ongoing activity by federation members and mentions an alumnus in association with the sale.

THE Women’s Federation

Live Stock Market Reports From Indianapolis and Cincinnati

Market reports from Indianapolis note Receipts 1,500 shipments 30, general market quotes down 1c to 2c for steers and heifers across weight classes. Cattle, sheep and hogs show weaker tone with prices lower. strong emphasis on steers, heifers, and cows with varied weights. Cincinnati also reports light cattle receipts, active demand, and milk and produce pricing from New York markets.

Indianapolis Cincinnati

New York Stocks Dull Consolidation With Moderate Gain

New York stocks opened with animation and generally higher, led by a surge in Manhattan shares. Trading showed overbought signals as traders watched Pacific and Southern securities amid mixed fortunes. noon quotes list Pennsylvania 15, Southern Pacific 442, Amalgamated 2%, Missouri Pacific 1%, and Canadian Pacific 19. Total volume reached 207,300 shares.

New York Manhattan Simul International Histoy Red Reading Tw Tigher Southern Pacine Art Union Arity Guntera Electric London Hina Union Pacific Cully Pennsylvania Southern Pacific Capner Erin L. & Norm Atchison Canadian Pacific Missouri Pacific

Pittsburg Live Stock Markets Mixed Prices and Slaughter Figures

Pittsburg and Chicago reports show varied livestock trading. Cattle and sheep receipts totaled near 210 and 15 thousand respectively with prime beef and heavy lambs in demand. prices range across heavy, medium, and light lots. Feeder stock and hogs moved higher, while grain futures listed cash and near-term contracts with small fluctuations.

Pittsburg HaKi Hoge Chicago Wentern Trent

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