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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1904
Page
3
In a running fight at the Clover Leaf depot near Greenown eight miles east of Kokomo Indiana Marshal Riley captured one man named Ernest Carrington who claimed he was forced to enter the depot by a gang of thieves and is not a gang member The gang escaped with nothing
Local Cincinnati board passes a resolution making it unlawful to tear up streets until five years of use. Reports from Jackson Kentucky mention clashes between factions and arrests of Cockrill gang members. Three public recitals scheduled by Central College with venues and times listed. Henry F Harris named editor of Madame magazine. Kansas City reports fish rain in rainstorm. Eight year olds seek a game from World beaters team. address given for Conway Smith.
Sult of highly sensational nature was Wednesday to Saturday as Mrs. Oliver T. Knode sued for divorce alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple wed about eight months ago and the complaint centers on Knode s control of household purchases and personal habits. She seeks ten thousand dollars, claiming Knode is well to do and opposed her obtaining supplies without his approval. He is a dealer in musical instruments. she is identified as Miss Jeanette Harnes from Mt Clemens Michigan.
Flower mission plans a Monday afternoon children’s party and lantern feast on E Blichian Street at the Tech Rival institute grounds. The event, pitched as a major local affair, will feature games, amusements, and a dancing platform in the evening with the aim of raising funds. In Philadelphia Hue Kiseing bug has reached city in numbers triggering two hospital cases. Henrietta Armstrong and Lester Waterfall were bitten with injuries near the eye and mouth respectively.
In Judge Carter’s court Saturday morning the new limit of separation divorce law was first used in the case of Kate Harrington versus Thomas Harrington. He is divorced from bed and board for two years, with the option to resume cohabitation after that period if both consent.
The Builders' Exchange announces its annual outing will be held in June at Germania Park. James TL Jackson chairs the arrangements committee. The program includes foot races boxing and eating contests.
A Greenfield court injunction required the Greenfield gas company to furnish natural gas to residents at 16 cents per thousand cubic feet while the company sought a reduction to 2 cents. The judge noted ample gas and upheld the city’s action to prevent cutting off supply for profit.
Downtown Indianapolis decorates for the third annual Derby Day as part of the eight day meeting at the fairgrounds. Local merchants urge displays in derby colors while horsemen from Washington Park prepare to ship top thoroughbreds to Indianapolis. Jockeys and stables from Chicago St. Louis and Denver plan to participate, with four carloads of runners bound for the meet and workouts staged on the miles track at the city’s harness grounds.
The marriage of Mrs. Lida C Leathers divorced wife of Judge James M Leathers to Herbert Gray Ashbrook a noted horseman and capital ist of Creve Coeur will take place Saturday night at the bride’s father General James R Crenahan’s Woodruff place. After the ceremony they will depart for a trip through the West and later reside in Cleveland. A large gospel rally will be held at Ninth Presbyterian church Sunday at 4 30 with Rev Townsend Rev J Cumming Smith and Rev Heard among the speakers and performers scheduled for the program.
J R Lucas, department commander of the G A Ri, announced appointments: Inspector John D Hammel Madison, judge advocate John D Alexander Bedford, thief mustering officer Alvin F Spirudina Wabash, color bearer William B Harris, senior aide-de-camp and chief of staff William M Cochran, city chief trumpeter Albert R Jones Battleground. Elwood Wilson Nobianville faces bankruptcy petition by Hollweg Reese Co and Kipp brothers with claims totaling 6 and 244 dollars. The petition alleges transfers of real estate and assignment of personal property to prepay creditors.
George Mitten a Waldena Indiana merchant filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition Saturday morning. The schedule lists assets totaling 4782.72 and liabilities of 0.005. Reid Murdoch Co Chicago wholesale grocers also filed to have Mitten declared bankrupt. Amateur Gama Indianapolis Monarchs will play the Northern Store Sunday morning.
An interview from Cincinnati quotes J Willard Auttenett criticizing Judge Alford over a Kentucky indictment of Ivan Bauhard for obtaining money under false pretenses. Gov Durbin ordered Bauhard’s arrest. Bauhard appeared in Indiana. Judge Alford doubted guilt and released him. The Kentucky official warned about cross state justice and extradition limits.
A widow Mrs Lucian A Lowden mourns her husband’s death by self inflicted act as family and community gather. Daughters Kellie Neda Edna Irena and son Max Lowden share in the procession with mourners and officials including masons red men modern woodmen and knights. Rev Stockbarger led the service while the family contemplates relocation from their North Indianapolis home.
Judge McMonter on Saturday morning upheld a city ordinance requiring 36 percent butter fat in milk in a case brought by the city of Indianapolis against the Indianapolis Creamery Company.
Miss Floy Taylor of Hagenbaughs Station broke her ankle while wedding preparations but refused to postpone the ceremony. She endured pain and stood to wed Winfred Lhirig of Springfield in the evening, despite the injury.
An advertisement promotes Maple Foot Drafts, external shoes claimed to cure rheumatism by absorbing toxins. Includes testimonials from users Annie Lee Gund and others, offering a free trial on approval and a $1 charge only if relief occurs. Addressed to Maple Foot Draft Co. in Jackson Michigan.
In a heated session Judge Allen presided as Howard Calafax, once the office boy, confronts Mr. Miller in a dispute over the will of Col. Russell B. Harrison. Attorneys for the Interprets and Mrs Harrison argued exceptions to the executor's report while the judge kept the proceedings orderly.
Friday saw three superior and circuit courts handling divorces with many cases heard all day. Attorneys warned that if licenses and divorces fail to balance, very few married people may remain.
Joseph F. Kennedy, 42, Spokane resident and Presbyterian church member, was killed in a runaway accident last Saturday. He undertook a notable project rewriting the Bible from English to shorthand, a task he completed before his death. He had lived in Spokane since arriving before the great fire.
Judge Whallon berates street altercations as he presides over Joe Lamb of 1:8 Staln tt ave and Lealie Miller of 414 W Fourteenth st in charges of carrying concealed weapons. Lamb pays ten dollars fines and costs. Miller fined five dollars and costs.
John Thomas Robush 3 B Benatence asks Judge Whallon to excuse stealing a knife, a hat, and tools from terminal building workers saying morphine fueled his crime. The court replies he should serve about six days at the workhouse and learn his lesson.
The report outlines steady wheat prices and varied grain bids, noting No. 2 white and mixed lots with nominal values across markets. It covers Chicago and Pittsburgh livestock activity, with Price ranges for cattle, hogs, and sheep, and details on hay, straw, and forage stocks plus car lots and inspections.
East Buffalo market notes show receipts of cattle sheep and hogs with price ranges for steers cows and bulls. New York produce prices listed include butter sugar and eggs with assorted poultry and dairy items and regional grade distinctions.
Chicago produce prices and stock market notes from June report. Butter, cheese, eggs quoted with decimals and brand names. New York and Cincinnati markets reported with cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts and price ranges. government bonds steady. railroad stocks fluctuated slightly. overall market activity described as slow and halting. Includes various regional price details and demand indicators.
M D Woodford of Cincinnati resigns the presidency citing health after more than 50 years in railroading. No successor named. Woodford has many supporters in Indianapolis. Henry C Shoemaker of the C H D board says the railroad has not been sold and will continue to improve. Mrs Maud Helland seeks divorce claiming her husband John struck her in a Saturday morning incident.
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