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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1904
Page
2
An old ad copy touts FORCE as a malted barley rich product aiding digestion and nutrient extraction. It claims mixed with coal-like stones wastes heat, and urges consumption to build brain, nerve, and bone. Served cold or hot with cream or fruit.
Murderer Michael Schiller was electrocuted in the state prison as three electricity contacts were needed to end his life early Friday. Gov. Hetrick granted a respite to Charles Summel, another condemned man, while preparations for his execution were underway. A separate report notes Alexander McMillan crawled 14 miles over two days after a thigh wound from an accidental gunshot left him fighting for life in Two Harbors hospital.
L D Barber a former Union Station flagman living at 335 N Capital Ave became suddenly ill and was hospitalized. He cried to be killed and begged for death, disturbing nurses and interns. An insanity commission declared him insane and sent him to the asylum. authorities do not believe he has committed a crime.
A Federal Arms Co display shows a one-and-a-half inch real working revolver pistol that fires tiny cartridges. The novelty charm pistol mimics a real weapon, with an inlaid handle and single barrel. capsules hold miniature cartridges, and a No. 8 shot can penetrate seven leaves when fired at a book.
Cit izens Bank at St Paul closed its doors on Friday The depositor appointed a committee to examine the books The town of Waldr on is reporting the event and the bank clerks and customers react to the shutdown.
In Indianapolis a dispute on a passenger train led to a police court hearing. Conductor Michael Madigan testified he attempted to collect fare from J W Beck, who claimed he already paid in Terre Haute. Beck described blows after being called a fool, with his face swollen. The judge ordered Beck to pay costs.
In the Vafangtien engagement near Port Arthur, Russian ships torpedoed and sank the transports Hitachi and Sado after shelling their bows. About 1,000 Japanese were killed or drowned, with many sailors taking to lifeboats. Survivors drifted toward Shimonoseki and were rescued by steamers. In the same two day action Gen. Oko’s and Gen. Stakelberg’s forces fought with heavy casualties on both sides.
Riverside loop service to the south grove was cut to handle crowds, affecting Highland Golf Club members who ride to the south grove and walk over the suspension bridge to the links. The park and street railway boards oppose the interruption and plan to revisit it when General Manager Peck returns. Mayor Holtzman supports keeping the south end running. Arrest report notes “Study” Bartlett, accused of retail theft, arrested after taunting officers and allegedly stealing a suitcase and a coat from J. R. Smith at 15 Arsenal Ave, later returning to Chicago.
Three masked robbers dynamited the baggage and express car of a north coast limited train near Bearemouth two miles east of Missoula. The safe was blown through the roof but contents remained intact. No one injured. passengers not targeted. A similar robbery occurred at the same spot a year ago, engineer Neal killed. The crew faced threats and the robbers fled into darkness.
birth notices: Earl and Besse Hendrickson and others list multiple births at varied streets. deaths include Frederick Strangminn age 30 and Hazel Crevens diphtheria. typhoid and tuberculosis deaths of several individuals. marriages show pairs such as Herbert Conner Ola Bowles Clarence Eaglin Mary Chaii Albert McColloum Eleanor Hodson and more. building permits note several new cottages and repairs with locations and costs. a dense, fragmented local notices page detailing life events and construction activity.
Former judge George Reeves of Washington D C died suddenly on a B and C train en route to Chicago to visit his sons His wife accompanied him and had the body taken from the train at Newcastle Pa for shipment back to Washington.
Wabash Ind June 17 Ben Morrison a rat terrier owned by Arnold Parker son of J M Parker is convalescent from a plain case of typhoid fever The dog lay on the bed with the boy during illness and as the boy recovered the dog displayed typhoid symptoms mirroring the human treatment and course of the disease.
Richmond June 7 four unmarried Creasey sisters natives of Campbell county now living in Lynchburg were committed to Western State Hospital Staunton for insanity Miss Linzie Creasey deemed insane May 7 and on June 9 Miss Minerva Elvira and Mary Creasey were all found insane by the same examiners with poverty cited as a cause.
In Chicago a divorce case revealed a yearlong telephonic surveillance setup. A line from the residence fed a rented room where two operators recorded conversations involving Mrs. Oscar A. Lewis. Lewis named Richard Waltner as co respondent. An electrician installed the extra instrument and two women were paid to listen, earning 22 a month. The chats read in court were mild compared with the accusations. Meanwhile in Zanesville, two bank officials are missing. Cashier P C Patterson and H O Barber, director of Cambridge Bank, vanished on June 11. Receiver Orme moves to attach Barber’s holdings to protect depositors.
Isaac Crittenberger 78 father of Dale J. Crittenberger manager of the Indianapolis Bantinel died Friday morning at his daughter Mrs M J Gillespie home in Elwood Ind His home was Middletown He came to visit his daughter Remains will be taken to Middletown Saturday for interment.
Officials of the Ocean steamship company say all their boats are accounted for and doubt a wrecked vessel near Currituck belongs to them. A Baltimore message bore the Ocean line name, but officials think the wreckage belongs to another vessel.
From Teheran comes news that King Norodam of Kambotaba is dead. The crowning of his successor is described as a grand affair for a monarch with a 21 syllable name. He walked under a seven story umbrella, wore a stovepipe hat, and was escorted by 500 wives. No subject may address or touch him, and if he sleeps long enough to miss a day a chief queen may tickle his feet to awaken him.
In Richmond Indiana on June 12 authorities say one and a half million dollars in property will be placed on the tax duplicates through the work of tax ferrets. Sequestered properties have lain idle for years as officials push for tax collection and accountability.
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