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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1904

Page

1

Negro assailant still at large after Evansville assault

Evansville Indiana June 27 a negro assailant remains at large after abducting and assaulting Miss Clara Weinbach eighteen and dragging her into a schoolyard. Harry Smith companion was forced to witness as the attacker pressed a revolver to his face. Police and deputies sweep surrounding country and expect to protect residents while the suspect may have fled toward Kentucky. The girl is stated to be in serious condition but expected to recover. Authorities report heightened tension and caution amid fears of mob reaction.

Evansville Ind Mlle Clara Weinbach Kentucky Biss Weinbach Harry Smith Evate Ville Miss Weinzbach Chandler Echoalyard Miss Weinbach Smith Ascailant Halliday University of Michigans Gaston Iinet Lesington Broowont Kenvurky Tennessee Pepe Milizan Waller Rhs Euntees Mamie White Dlinole Cidinida

Cat saves family amid deadly gas in New Jersey

In Jersey City June an alarm from a cat alerted Ira Seocard at 3 Forrest St. to gas fumes filling his apartment. He rescued his wife before fleeing with his nurse and baby. The wife revived. the nurse, baby, and man died. the mother fell faint and remains in critical condition.

Jersey City N. J June Ira G. Seocard Forrest St Raymond Mary McDermott

Offender Freedoms Hinge on Court Decision

In a Monday police court session, Anna Devers, a wrinkled offender, faced charges of drunkenness as hundreds of onlookers watched. The judge did not grant leniency and imposed fines, leaving the outcome uncertain for the defendant who pleaded to go home.

Anna Devers Aha Abe

Showers and rising temperatures forecast for Monday into Tuesday

Weather shows showers Monday night and possible showers Tuesday with temperatures moving from 60 at 7 am to 84 at noon and 63 at 2 pm. Indiana and nearby states expect variable winds. Meanwhile, tempers flare locally with reports of mob spirit after attacks on white women, police protection sought as Judge Stubbe prepares a busy session following national charities conference.

Indiana States Muncie Ind Jme Riverside Po- Nea Stubbe Hufige Bludbe National Charities Portsend New Hincourt To Q Darente

Beveridge Reads Naval Vacation Plans in Indiana

Senator Beveridge will depart Indianapolis within ten days for a naval vacation. He has not decided final destination but may travel to the Maine woods, where he plans to enjoy a quiet retreat and outdoor recreation.

Beveridge Indianaapolis Maine Woods

East-Eldere to Meet Again Over Park Plans

East-end residents push for securing state field near the deaf asylum for park use and will hold another meeting at Little's hall on B Washington Street next Thursday night. The note references local groups and unclear affiliations amid the planning.

East-Eldere Little's Hall Washington St

Generous Woodruff Refuses Boots After Court

Frank Woodruff of St Ashland buys rubber boots then drinks and helps a man in need. He chats with police, learns only the word Mest for the victim, and leaves court after a fine is stayed. He complains about the boots but says the other man needs them on a rainy morning.

Frank Woodrwnt St Ashland Nne Woodruff

Wife sues for divorce after ten years of no support

Charlotte Herbine wins a divorce from Daniel B Herbine after testifying he provided no support for ten years while earning about 14 a week as a clerk. Judge Leathers granted the divorce citing sustained failure to contribute to wife and child.

Herbine Leathers Daniel B. Herbine Capital Ave. v Charlotte Herbine

Runaway marriage scandal shakes Flemington area

Elijah Buchan a farmer near Flemington New Jersey disappears after leaving his wife Ada M Heep at John Reading's homestead to attend a lodge meeting. Ada Heep, employed nearby, is suspected of eloping with Buchanan aided by two notes found in her room expressing goodbye and a hint about St Louis.

Flemington N.J Ringyes Sir Mites Elijah Buchanan Ada M. Heep Miss Heep John Reading Buchanan Reading Namestead Abe Miss Reep Reading Vilage St. Lewis

Beverlige Congratulates Vom Rhino Chicago Convention Note

Beveridge congratulates Vom Rhino as his secretary reads letters to the senator praising the upcoming speech at the Chicago convention. Charles B. Durham was granted a divorce on Monday from Etella Durham amid remarks about her drinking habits.

Beverlige Vom Rhino Henater Beveridge Chicago Bald Charles BS Durham Etella Durham

Young spellbinders contest for national oratorical honors

Contenders include six orators from colleges and universities across three interstate sections Eastern Central Western. Winners advance from state contests to national finals with participants from Michigan California and Kentucky. The event highlights discussion on prohibition and features noted competitors from University of Michigan and other institutions.

Towling Pat Kavi Hav Lais College Inter Atab

Coatless men and hatless women invited to services

Pastor Bastur Feger of the United exangelica church in Bangor announces that hatless women and coatless men are welcome to attend. He notes many stay away in heat during summer and urges cooler attire for a brief, engaging sermon and comfortable worship.

Bangor Padmena Feger The United Exangelicaeutven Thin Place Cuuven Bastur Feger Fas Vhureh

Brightwood Club proposes waterworks share plan

The Brightwood commercial club submits a schedule of charges for suburban waterworks claiming 30 percent higher revenue than the current rate. A proposed domestic use charge adds 38 cents for each extra unit over eight, with annual increments for sprinkling and other uses, plus a call to empower Enelnee? Simer over employees.

Brightwood Commercial Club Spelis Walter Company Enelnee Simer Lorteglia

Suit Seeks 6000 Damages Over Transit Transfer

William E. Dises sues the street car company for 6000 claiming he was ejected from an E Washington street car and told his transfer was invalid though Diggs asserts his transfer was good. He notes potential ticket purchases illustrating transfer limits. Minsk dispatch notes sharp rise in Russian and Jewish immigration this year, with most heading to America and a minority to the British empire.

William E E. Washington St Diggs St.” Petersburg Jones Minsk Novosti Russia Ruema América British Empire

Lettuce and Green Peas Dish Highlighted in Odd Utterance

A quirky note praises lettuce mixed with green peas as a spring dish, claiming lettuce can be as good as spinach when conked with young peas. It oddly mentions Bollea, Panossi, Wulsennera, and horse oats in a garbled closing line.

New Street Car Extension Soon

The works board will begin work on street car extensions as the downtown terminal company finishes links along the downelown streets. The extension to Tay Collegesave is likely to receive attention with a proposed route via Lronkslile Ave. The board has reviewed petitions asking for the extension and expects action this summer.

Emotion Ant Terminal Company Sidy Cnaitems Tay Levine Ems

Flora M Carty in and Out Amid Courtroom Turmoil

A fragmented report describes Flora Meturry Wassed facing arrest for drunkenness on a Saturday while a judge named Whatton presides. The text mentions she was led from the watchhouse, a penitence song, and a later reference to her working at a local mill.

Dunn Considering New Sunday Paper Venture in Indianapolis

Bicrge Dunn, proprietor of Columbus papers, is in Indianapolis reviewing the local press scene and negotiating to start a Sunday Journal plant. He aims to publish a Sunday paper exclusively if arrangements can be completed.

Bicrge Dunn Columbus, Ten Indianapolis Lncal Dunn Ob Sunday Journal

Jumping on a Juror's Toe Becomes Courtroom Tale

Former Prosecuting attorney Charlie Wiltsie recalls a past murder case where juror John Markus slept during arguments. Wiltsie sprang toward Markus to wake him, landing on the man's toe and provoking a startled jump. The incident became a vivid courtroom anecdote from the proceeding.

Todor Charlier S. Wiltsie John Markus Markus AM Markus

Indianap o lis woman mixed in bigamy case reveal

A historical report outlines a man named Thavid Sevlen arrested on bigamy charges in Otsego and linked to multiple locations including Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo, Michigan. He is alleged to have married Lucy Tailliam of Kalamazoo and served four years in Jackson peniten tiary for bigamy. He has been free for two years amid further accusations.

Thavid Sevlen Kataniizen Stet Jada Menatis AL Blavetied Wahanerea Soeler Uhieige Civeimatl Ladianaporte Cdilears Lucy Tailliam Kalamazoo Michigan Jackson

Husband Had All Furniture Carted Away

Mes Tena Simon testified in Judge Leather’s Court that she and her husband planned to meet at her mother's for supper. He left their home and had the furniture carted away. She claimed her husband later refused to stay and departed.

Simon Leathers Court Wax Taure Charles Siman

Street Car Pavement Case and Local Crimes

The street car company is ordered to pave between the tracks with brick on E Michigan from Sogure to Tacommave, while wooden blocks are removed. Property owners wanted the same brick finish along the rear of the street. Also, William Kellar, bookkeeper at a pant store, was sentenced to one to three years in state prison for stolen money. In Pittsburg, Filipino commissioners touring the country arrive. James Holt is arrested for stealing lead pipes from an empty house on West New York Street.

Michigan-st Tacommave Gowan Buainenn Jocal Husbean Tf William Kellar A. Runteau Pant Alford James Holt Haley and Bolann New York-st

Despondent Wife Shoots Self at Ohio Cigar Store

Jennie Low Johnson, distressed by her husband R Debnnon's business troubles, at her home in Ohio, attempted suicide with a .38 revolver. The bullet narrowly missed the heart, lodging near the inner wall. three physicians describe her condition as serious.

R.debnnon Ohio Jennie Low Johnson Eugenia Rats Rerlous

There Is No Hereditary Tuberculosis, Says Doc

A doctor states there is no hereditary tuberculosis though children in consumptive families may have natural weakness. He cites cases of healthy siblings in affected families, open air treatment misconceptions, and notes about tubercle germs remaining in lungs despite therapy. Reports from London discuss Russian and Japanese forces near Halcheng with Kuroki advancing and Kuropatkin preparing an offensive.

Hurry Howard L. Trudeau National Society For the Study and Prevention New York Hospital New York Saranic Lake

Ruaitan hussars chase Japanese. heavy casualties reported

From Mukden dispatches a Russian force pursued Japanese reconnoitering Gen. Kuroki's right flank. The pursuit lasted about an hour and ended in a valley littered with Japanese dead. Russian losses were light.

Petersburg Mukden

Boy Burns to Death in Bedford House Fire

In Bedford Indiana on a Sunday night the home of J A Smedley six miles from town burned. Smedley’s five year old son Lenter perished in the blaze as the family was struck by a fatal fire within two weeks. An open necklace is blamed for the incident.

Bedford Ind J. A. Smedley Smedley Lenter Biedley

Mattie Thoman Fined and Jailed for Neighborly Dispute

Mattie Thoman was fined 18 dollars in Justice Nickersons court for a neighbor dispute described as cussing. Unable to pay, she was sent to jail. The incident affected a nearby 419 N. Missouri area. The city works board docked two days pay from the sprinkling contract for failure to spray several blocks including Bluff Street Capitol Avenue and others. A special council meeting was called for Tuesday night to review appropriation ordinances from the comptroller.

Mattie Mattie ‘Thoman Nickerson N. Missourau

Street car line ordered to space cars for passage

The works board thanked Mr McGowan for prompt compliance after Corneiman Fishback urged that space be left between street cars for pedestrians. Engleha line patrons requested mid line stops between Spruce and Stutesta. both requests were fulfilled and McGowan notified the board by letter.

McGowan Wath the Works Board Corneiman Fishback Cape McGowar

Gray and Harmon seen as rival for Parker in Indiana

In Indianapolis chatter centers on Judge George Gray as a possible vice in the Parker campaign. A Democrat predicts Gray and Harmon could unite factions, appealing to Hearsts conservatives and Cincinnati leader Judson Harmon, with Gray gaining broad support from now on.

Indiana Alton B. Parker Indianapolis George Gray Delew Ware Gray Harmon Parker Judson Harson Cincinnati Cleveland

Funeral for the remains of Indianapolis gun plant workers

The remains of workers from an Indianapolis gun company are being conveyed daily from Hammond's Grove northeast of the city to Strewtons for loading at a pumping station. Iron pipes in hard condition are transported on Lake Erie and Western cars amid somber city mourning for the lost gas and industry.

Maina Indianapolis Gun Company Hammond's Grove Indianapolis Strewtons Lake Erie & Western Hammond's Paneras Indianapolitan

Tons of Mail Piles Up for Senator Fatthamareswetary Nomination

On Monday morning in the Ingalls block Senator Fatthamareswetary Jerry Matthews found his desk overwhelmed with mail. Messages poured in from across the country celebrating his nomination. Notables such as former Attorney General Frank Montnett and Adlai Stevenson sent cordial telegrams. Other figures including Adolphus Busch, Gov. H. Mo Wells, President Ramsey, and Mrs G D Hobart joined the wave of supportive notices.

Fatthamareswetary Jerry Matthews Senators Ingalls Jercy Frank Montnett Ohio Wasleyan University Fairbanks Adlai Stevenson Smith Adolphus Busch Roor Hored Porter Gawsby H. Mo Wells Utah Ramsey Wabash Railroad Mra G. D. Hobart

Bonds Fund Allocations For Bridges And Viaduct Repairs

The works board asks Controller Dunn to propose appropriations from bond funds for bridges and viaduct repairs. Proposed amounts include 2100 for bridges and 6005 for city engineer extra help, to repair duniques dons by spring. Senator Fairbanke reports J and Bain face appendicitis and will undergo operation. Congress nomination: Z F Yaat of Pontiac for the Democrats in June 27 elections. Tony's restaurant ad and a used viewing machine offer appear in THE SUN'S page.

Works Board Dunn Senara Virginia Bain Benator Fairbanke J. &. Bain Washington City

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