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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1904

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Captured Russian Warships Report From Tokio

Tokyo via Reuters reports three Russian vessels from the Vladivostok squadron were captured after engagement with Japanese forces near Tsu Shima. If confirmed, this reduces the Vladivostok threat and impacts Port Arthur operations. Also noted are Russian losses near Wafang Tien and a Finland governor general assassinated by suicide.

London Port Arthur Reuter Telegrary Toklo Gazs Telisia Fou Chow Kuropatkin Petersburg Wafang-Tien Kharastonnow Firat Eastern Siberian Rifles Dragoslav Nadochinsky Gerngross Krintsky

Russians Sink Two Japanese Transports Off Shimi Shima

June 15 report says Japanese transports Hitachi and Sado were sunk five hundred survivors reached Mori and Kukura. The Hino Maru, with them, escaped and carried first news from Tokio. Officials acknowledge the boats were lost and many lives are believed to have perished.

Tokio Hjtathi Sado Shimi-Shima Mori Kukura Hino Maru Hitachi Sada

Disaster feared after wreckage washes ashore in Maine

A dispatch from the maritime exchange tran Cape Henry reports burned wreckage, cabin furniture, five gallon oil vases, and a passenger check washed ashore between Falsecap and Currituck life-saving stations. Authorities fear a serious ocean disaster involving Ocean steam ship company vessels operating between New York and Savannah.

Baltimore Maritime Exchange Tran Cape Henry

Corbin to lead Philippines division amid reshuffle

Washington June 16 A War Department order shifts Maj. Gen. Henry C. Corbin from command of the Department of the East to command the Division of the Philippines effective Oct 1, replacing Wade. Gen. Chaffee is eyed for chief of staff after Wade’s term. Chaffee to retire Feb 1, 1906, Corbin in September 1906.

Washington War Department Henry ©. Corbin Department of the East Division of the Gen. Chaffee Gen Corbin Philippines

Plans Arranged for Receiving Philippine Commissioners

Members of the Commercial Club and Manufacturers Association met at the Commercial Club Thursday noon to discuss hosting the board of Philippine commissioners visiting St. Louis. No definite plans were set as arrival date remains unknown. The party will likely be met after arrival and spend two to three days touring factories and business houses. If time allows, an excursion on one or two Interurbans may be arranged. They are accompanied by A W Ferguson executive secretary of the Philippine Islands and Capt Thomas Hardeman.

Commercial Club and Manufacurers’ Association Commercial Club Raome Board of Philppine Commissioners St. Louis A. W. Ferguson The Philippine Islands Thomas Hardeman

Lena Knarner to wed vanished groom at Sacred Heart

Miss Lena Knarner’s wedding at Sacred Heart church collapsed as Bridegroom William Ernst of Mashine Tennessee disappeared after spending days with Lena. Sisters recount the plan and seek his location while Lena remains unshaken and supported by family amid the failed ceremony.

Lena Ernst Jena Knarger Lena Knarzer Joseph Knarzer William Ernst Mashine Tenn Sacred Heart Church Columban Valetia Slater Miss Knarner Tennesher Lenx

Chums First Troubles Ended In Justice Court

The Chum, Indianapolis monthly, edited by Pawl Mavity, faced a small suit in Justlee Smock's court. Betty Martin claimed she was promised a weekly salary and commission on subscriptions, while the defense argued no such agreement was made.

The Chum Indianapolis Pawl Mavity Justlee Smock Falter Mavity Betty Martin Justus Smoce

Disaster on Gen Slocum Leaves City in Mourning

New York on June 18 reports estimate at least 80 died in the excursion steamer Gen Slocum fire and drowning disaster. Officials fear the toll may reach 1000 as morgues fill and survivors recount panic, with many St Mark's Lutheran members among the victims and authorities promising a full investigation into potential negligence.

New York Gen. Slocum Darlington St. Mark's Lutheran Church Jerome T Pannot Witnerzes Thinelve St. Mark's Church Palas Ves Iile Kirl Lizele Krieger Alexander Ave

Canal Bed Is Being Cleaned by Water Company

City sanitarian W J Spencer said after THE SUN highlighted the issue that the canal has begun cleaning. He noted standing water and Buck holes fostering typhoid and malaria, and that the water company started draining stagnant water near Fourteenth street. He will act only if progress stalls.

Spencer Water Company the Sun W. J. Spencer Dr. Spencer

Bunch of Burglaries Reported Throughout City

Detective comments highlight a string of thefts. Mrs. Joseph Marott lost two valuable plants from 1207 Ashland avenue. Mrs. Cora Gastop at 10 Roanoke Street reported two grain tumblers two bed sheets and two watch chains stolen plus minor trim items. William Norman of 70 N West Jr. reported a revolver and a pocket knife. Dillman Buck at 1557 Millnt had a suit of clothes taken along with a brush and comb. Mrs. J N Carter at 1928 Broadway reported a walnut rocking chair stolen and neighbors saw two strangers with the chair. All cases under active investigation.

Capt Kinchey Deak Joseph Marott Ashland-ave Cora Gastop Roanokeat Wiliam Norman N. West Jr Dillman Buck Milint King Stage Mra J. N. Carter Broadway Carter Tia

Rain Stops Play Calls Off Thursday Game

Heavy overnight rain left Washington park too wet for any sport so the planned Thursday game with Minneapolis was canceled at 1 am. The wet conditions caused a postponement with officials deciding the match could not be played.

Washington Park Minneapolis

Wanted 1o Get Bail Certificate Cashed

For a late 19th century police report, Will Green colored enters Capt Hyland's office to cash a ticket bail certificate. He is jailed on a plain brank charge, released on 5 percent bond, fails to appear, forfeit bond, and the $20 bail certificate is discussed. A defense opening in Meyberg case cites ticket scalpers and alleged misrepresentations by detectives. Wedding rings advertised by Mullally Jewelers. Boarders sought, and remedies for coughs and colds. Local ads for Wilson's Mount Cure.

Will Green Capt. Hyland Warny Luana Te Wan Spaan M. 8 Meyberg Itz Atorney Spann

Will Sell All Property of Consumers Raslys Company

The Consumers Raslys company board votes to sell all property outside Ladiemapo lis and within the city to the highest bidder. The majority faction plans to appeal a recent federal court ruling and pursue artificial ware manufacturing, with Judge TL C Walker commenting on the continued fight and appeal.

Raslys. Company Ladiemapolis Beemi Woon United States TL. C. Walker Linited States Court of Appeals Walker

Wild Forage For Cocaine In Indianapolis Store

Frank Williams, colored, wearing little clothing, rushed the Wilson drug store in Indianapolis on a Wednesday night, overturning goods and seizing drugs in a mad search for cocaine. Police arrested him. he told Judge Wharton he craves the drug and wished to stop, and he was ordered kept in a facility to attempt to quit.

Frank Williams Wilson Atore Tillnels Marylanéante Williams Belch Hunn Whallon

Partly Cloudy Forecast With Warmer Weekend Outlook

The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies Thursday night into Friday with warming temperatures. Morning low around 7 a.m., noon around 12, and afternoon warmer by 2 p.m. Indiana expects rising temperatures and a warmer trend. Indicates general regional conditions and unrelated ad fragments in the sourced text.

Indiana Ad New Pianos Wuleahsera

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