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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1904

Page

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Woman Accuses Artist Of Sketch Attack In Jail

Ella Hicks, jailed for alleged murder, attacked young artist F R Griffey in the county jail after mistaking him for the man who drew a picture she objected to. Griffey, collecting criminal faces, was struck in the face and body in the matron's office as she demanded a portrait. She cursed the charge and threatened the artist, then backed away when asked to pose.

Anapolia Ella Hicks Joseph Iidings F. R. Griffey Andors Hicks Griffey Ian the Gald Mr. Griffey

Grand American trap shoot draws shooters west of city

A long description covers the Indianapolis gun club events near the interstate, with 200 visitors and 21 local entrants. Megaphones call scores, judges oversee squads, and spectators discuss Fred Gilbert’s famed marksman feats. The crowd, attire, and grounds resemble circus day as the four day Grand American begins Tuesday.

Indianapois United States 1 Jones John Smith John Indianapolis Splan Kurtz Berens Bill Fred Gilbert Fred Dubuque Frllane Gilbert Spirit Lake

Tough luck for Meyberg case and hall team

Prosecuting attorney Rickelshaus vents frustration after the Meyberg case ends. He says he will be tied up with murder cases and other trouble, and questions a possible third-term political prospects, while joking about the team's batting.

Rickelshaus Meyberg Hall

Weather forecast for Indiana and adjacent areas

Partly cloudy and cooler tonight with a fair Wednesday. Temperatures at 7 am 68, at noon 71, and 2 pm 77. Expect probable showers, northerly winds, and minor river or area changes. Local business notes irrelevant to forecast.

Indiana New Panos Watsonere

Hat carried off by wind ends at soldiers monument

A dapper man loses his new straw hat to a mischievous breeze at noon on Tuesday. The hat lands near the east port by the soldiers’ monument as the owner watches, then retrieves it after realizing it fills with water. Moral: tie a string to your hat and slip the string under your chin.

Soldier's Monument

Appeal Bond Filed in Consumers Gas Trust Case

Federal court approves a $1000 appeal bond for Bryan Quimby to cover appeal loss or failure to prosecute. Sureties are W J Richards D W Howe L Walker and A C Harris. Also notices First Class Steaks at Ategemeir Bros and sale ads available by phone in The Sun.

Consumers’ Gas Trust Bryan Quimby W. J. Richards D. W. Howe L. ©. Walker A. C. Harris

CIGARS AND A NEW BOSS CIGARS AND A NEW BOSS

Department commander D. B. Lucas formally assumed command of the G A R headquarters. Assistant adjutant general J. M. Neeley retires and Joseph Raisley becomes the new assistant adjutant general. Raisley will oversee headquarters as Lucas plans extensive time at the department. An encampment prior was very enjoyable and memorable for attendees.

D. BR. Lucas J. M. Neeley Joseph Raisley

Bowen pleads guilty in dynamiting case at Kokomo

John F Bowen, 20, admitted dynamiting Aaron Shock's house in September in Howard circuit court. In his confession he named Samuel Michaels as an aged jealous lover of Lulu Burns who hired him. Bowen received three months, while Michaels drew one year in the penitentiary.

Kokomo Ind John F. Bowen Aaron Shock Howard Circuit Court Tuesda Samuel Michaels Lulu Burns Bowen Michaels White Michaels

Heated Fray Over New Electric Heating Franchise

Northside residents clash over a proposed People’s Electric Lighting and Heating Co taking over Home Heating and Lighting assets held by a receiver. S F Rauh and J F Wild back the plan to charge 5 cents per square foot for radiation, arguing current costs are $8 for nine-room heat and $1 for hot water at 17 cents per sq ft. Opponents fear higher costs and limited access if the plant remains. Board of Works schedules a Wednesday hearing at 7 p m on the petition for a new franchise.

Board of Works

Muller Loses Appeal Over Survey Error in Tax Case

Bernard Muller of Tippecanne county lost his appellate challenge claiming an erroneous survey cost him two and a half acres. The decision, handed down Tuesday, named all litigants tied to the Fowler case as central to the dispute.

Muller Bernard Muller Tippecanne Moses Fowler Caase

Courtroom kiss from child amid Meyberg forgery trial

Prosecutor Ruckelshaus attacks Meyberg as forger in criminal court while his four year old daughter intermittently blows kisses at Judge Wit. Attorneys clash over whether the Big Four aided or opposed the prosecution in a ticket scalping case.

Meyberg Ruckelshaus Uezan Ruskershaus Big Four Spann

Japs Unite Forces Under Kuropatkin Command

Reports from Saint Petersburg claim Kuropatkin commands czar's troops with Gens Kuroki and Oku joining Mikado’s forces. Kuroki moves west from Slagen while Oku presses north after Stackelberg’s retreat. Oku commands about 10000. Kuroki’s strength unknown but sizable. Russian forces under threat as Kuropatkin reportedly leads main army south from Lipaiyang.

Kuropatkin Gens Kuroki and Oku Mikado Kuroki Huroki Slagen Stackelberg Th Bs Rarapatkin Haicheng Lipa-Yang

Cornell Rowing Star Transferred After Blood Poisoning

William H Forbes of Philadelphia, rower in the No 1 seat of Cornell’s varsity four, suffered blood poisoning from a corn on his toe caused by friction during practice. He was moved to Vasnar Hospital for treatment with aim to resume rowing by midweek.

Poughkeepsie Cornell William H. Forbes Philadelphia Courtney Sadler Forbes Vasnar Hospital

Delegates Cheer Fairbanks at Chicago Coliseum Rally

Republicans from across the nation gather in Coliseum Chicago for the national convention, as Senator Fairbanks receives the first lively ovation. Root delivers the keynote praising Roosevelt era policies, McKinley memory honored, and Fairbanks buttons flood the town amid touts for vice presidency options.

Fairbanks Senator Fairbanks Indiana Tnere Joe Cannon Hopking Uncle Joe Cannon Illinois Chicago Silviota

Parson's Knockout in Warren County Prize Fight

In Lafayette Indiana a carnival of prize fights moved down the Wabash to Warren County at 2 a.m. Kid Farsens of Indianapolis knocked out Julius Barr of San Francisco in the fourth round. Officials including Prosecuting Attorney Flannagan, Sheriff Ray, and deputies accompanied the event aboard the Tecumseh. Police and detectives followed by river, arresting about 60.

Lafayette Ind Wabash Iroquois Athletic Club Warren County Kid Farsens Indianapolis Julius Barr San Francisco Flannagan Sheri? Ray Tecumseh Harrison Lne

Burlington Fire Destroys Havelock Blacksmith Plant

Burlington shops in Havelock Lincoln suburb suffer total blaze loss of 100000 dollars. The entire plant valued at 500000 dollars narrowly escaped total destruction. Also notes weddings and local jeweler promotions amid fragmentary ad copy and drugstore slogans.

Burlington Lincoln Neb Havelock

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