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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1904

Page

2

Moy Kee Promoted After Prince Pu Lun Visit

Moy Kee, a leading Chinese restaurateur in Indianapolis, expects a rank elevation following the visit of Prince Pu Lun. The prince praised Moy Kee and promised promotion upon return to China, with formal approval by the emperor of China pending. Moy Kee anticipates the title in December and plans a future visit from Pu Lun.

Moy Kee United States Prince Pu Lun Indianapolis Citzen France Pu Lun China Onina

Prohibitionists Sweep Irvington Says Local Resident

An Irvington resident claims the area has more prohibitionists and preachers than any other spot in Indianapolis. The speaker laments dirty politics, accuses both major parties of ruining good men, and notes prohibition as a guiding influence in the community. A brief encounter with a passing preacher leads to reflections on virtue and home.

Irvington Indianapolis

Coffee Catarrh An Unsuspected Cause

A Georgian attributes nasal catarrh and headaches to coffee use and credits switching to Postum with improving sight sleep and digestive comfort. The testimonial claims coffee caused nasal drainage and headaches. after adopting Postum the symptoms eased and health improved, with others in the family also noticing benefits.

Postum Postwin Battle Creek Mich Weltente

End Family Rows Plan Devised In Chicago Meeting

In Chicago a speaker urged ministers to form home-mending and peacemaker societies within churches. He proposed arbitrate family disputes at the home to preserve the home, prevent separations, and reduce child and parent conflicts, aiming to extend the plan nationwide.

Chicago David DP DeJong Tfe

Misconduct fines follow kiss in Missouri town

In Hanegas Chiy, Missouri, June, Mrs Mary Fulner was fined for disorderly conduct after kissing William Todd on a neighborhood stone to keep him from going downtown. Justice Brady’s court also fined Todd the same amount. Neighbors had previously charged similar conduct amid a disputed incident. In another note, Noah Sellars, 25, a switchman, injured his right hand while making a vault at a yard.

Mary Fulner Hanegas Chiy Abs Bradys Cnurt William ‘Todd Noah Sellars

Births Deaths and Marriages in Local Notices

Births list many individuals with ages and addresses. deaths cite conditions and locations. marriages pair numerous couples. building permits note various cottages and repairs with addresses and costs. Names include John Kitch Lizzie Kitch Mary Tenser Nora Hunt Walter Ferguson Maggie Owens, Walter Adams Laura Bell, and many others with streets like 1506 Unten-at Ta, 824 Key atonteave, 121 W Vermont, and 15 New Jersey. Health issues include pneumonia nephritis cirrhosis and tuberculosis. Building work references cottages and repairs in Hamilton Ten and New Jersey areas with costs from 1.00 to 2.35.

Walter Ferguson Maggie D. Owens John A. P Bertha A Ranney Frank Midland Nora Hunt Christian Jacobs Mary Tenser John Whitaker Pauline Hendesiter Willam L. Curl Bert Rainear Richard A. Kurtz Nell H. Bchnkmeyer Wilam Hutchinson Duella Arnold Robert Meadows Anna Johnson Dante Pullian Lds Palmer William F. Law Ruth A. Phar¢a Walter C. Engle Biffe Lyle John Sullivan Mary O'Connor Welter H. Ebters Clara Ruska Jefferson E. Zimmerley Ethel B. Spilman Walter Adams Laura Bell Willam Q. Derry Margaret Moonking Walter C. Hansen Edith A Grasnow

Dead man to receive no commission after June death

In Norristown Pennsylvania Archie McMichael, appointed justice of the peace by Governor Pennypacker on June 7, will not receive his commission due to his death on April 16. The report notes his death prevents any official act or capacity.

Norristown Gov

Russia May Yet Surprise Japs By Gen Nelson 4 MIT Washington

Analysis by Gen Nelson predicts Russia can move large forces to the Pacific coast using the Trans-Siberian line. He notes 1.7 million troops, 200 in saddle, with 400,000 mobilizable reserves, and stresses the potential for Vladivostok and Port Arthur fortifications to shape a protracted siege. He warns of Japanese artillery and cavalry underestimations.

Gen Nelson Mit Washington Fis Pucile Port Arthur Ajextem Lake Baikal St. Peteralurs Galleh Ueber Vladivostok Sebastopul Fort Arthur

Horse Thief Thrall linked to Kokomo murder tale born from cemetery lore

Descriptions of Kokomo Indiana’s old cemetery recount the 19th century horse theft and murder case tied to John Thrall. A brick-throwing act helped capture Thrall after a fatal shooting of Cooper, and Thrall was later hanged. Coroner John Stewart guards Thrall’s true name, never to reveal it.

Stu Kokomo Tnd Wild Cat Creek Korkarey Kokoma Mark McTigue Ifshaw Persun Bluny Autor Jonn Thrall John Threll Indianapolis Fishback John Whitman Auchoir State Gon ‘Thrall Ninson Couper Dod. Cooper Indiamapels Joe Bills H. Hy Stewart May Kokuma Eity Cnunell Thrall Nelson Canper Theil Cooper Thoma Autor Munnerer John Lowe John Stewart Stewart West Virginia Sohn Stewart

Mystery of the Fallen Ore Mill Bodies Under Tree

The report notes that several bodies were found recently with Thrall’s body still under the tall tree. The article suggests this may be the only one of hundreds that will not be matured, hinting at a grim event with lingering aftermath.

Latollette Faction Warns of Fierce Wisconsin Campaign

Madison June statement signed by chairman and secretary of the Wisconsin state central committee outlines Latollette faction goals and accuses the national committee of being dominated by trusts. It vows the fiercest campaign in state history with rail and other measures on the platform.

Madison Wis Latolette D. Conner Secresary Henry F. Cochema Lengia Wisconsin Tal Une Chicago Stewarts Statwarts National Committee Wlecensin

Heat drives suicides and a postponed lawn festival

Across New York the heat brings multiple fatalities from self harm including George A. Overbaugh of Fayette North Carolina, Dennis Callahan of Williamsburg, and Agnes Emmett a young manicurist. A Queen City lawn festival is postponed due to the weather while rail offers Fourth of July fares and travel ads clutter the page.

New York George A. Overbaugh Mile Monnire Fayette N. C Dennis Callahan Williamsburg Agnes Emmett Bedeval Hospital

New Homes in the West pamphlet on allotment lands

Advertisement offers a pamphlet titled New Homes in the West containing maps and full information on the allotment of half a million acres in the Nosebud Indian Reservation extending into southeastern South Dakota. Mail 3 cent stamp to M Breese, 5 Wind Street, Cincinnati.

Rosebud U. & Homestead Chicago & North-Western Ry North-Western N. M. Breage Vine Street Ciocinnati Ohi Nosebud South Dakota Chicago & North-Western Chicago Bend M. Breese

Father Dead in Pool of Blood Mystery at Aleer Plant

Susie Thompson found her father Sherman Thompson dead in a pool of blood behind a dryhouse at the Aleer Thompson core drying plant. Thompson had separated from his wife and was involved with another woman. a suicide note blamed life with his family. He was 36 and described as a strong, highly esteemed man. Clarence Chapman reconciled with his Kalamazoo wife in Fort Wayne after pursuing a relationship with a jail inmate and Joan Riggs.

Kenton Susie Thompson Sherman Thompson Dryhouse Aleer Thompson Evita Fort Watne Clarence Chapman Kalamagyo Mich Hig Mra Chapman Joan Riggs

Quicksand Halts Construction at Anderson Waterworks Tank

MIR actors report in Anderson Indiana on June 23 that during excavations for a new waterworks tank workers hit quicksand and were forced to drive piles for a bottom. The crew continues work seeking a stable foundation as plans proceed.

Anderson Ind Iune

Unusual Heart Fretakings Reported Across Cities

Doctors note a rise in bizarre heart cases with victims including Ruliff Smith of Brooklyn and an infant of Mr and Mrs, plus instances of a heart exposed through a chest wall and a heart shifting sides. Entries also mention two hearts and other extreme anomalies among diverse individuals across New York and nearby states.

New York Ruliff Smith Brooklyn Bira Mr. Zolushetz Weed John M. Murphy Omahh Neb John ‘Morris Park-ave Hoboken Hhis Eyle Wiliam Wituman

Dr Spencer to resign as secretary of city health board

Dr M J Spencer city sanitarian and secretary of the Board of Health plans resignation within weeks. Board members questioned his appointment, denying Mayor Holtman and Dr Reyer, with the health board, while noting reports of typhoid fever were suppressed. Spencer says he cannot abandon private practice to devote full time. mayor says resignation not requested. The board attributes issues to Spencer not dedicating full time to office.

M. J. Spencer Board of Health Wyn Wald Hoimes Alayor Holtaman Reyer Spencer Tha Bun Lokeman Roger Calice

Banker Ellison Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement

Goshen Ind banker Hollin Ellison pleaded guilty in a hush settlement before Judge Dausman for embezzling about 50,000 from Lagrane and Topeka depositary. He faces a fine up to double the amount and 1 to 3 years in prison. A separate item notes an undertaker collapsing while preparing for burial in Philadelphia.

Goshen, Inc Hollin Ellison Lagrane and Topeka Ind Seaio Dausman Bilison

Sermon Attacks Morals Behind Drawn Blinds in Kokomo

In Kokomo Indiana on June 28 Rev M Kenworthy pastor of the blinds church denounces nude statuary late night buggy rides by young people and courting behind drawn blinds with turned down lamps urging stricter morals and conduct.

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