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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1904
Page
1
Rising tensions prompt calls for de escalation from government leaders and protest groups alike. Officials urge restraint while activists accuse adversaries of delaying peace talks. No clear victor emerges as incidents continue to be reported across multiple regions.
Representatives from Great Corporations, Railroads, and Industries converge on Indianapolis to press miners and operators toward a settlement of the wage dispute. High business figures urge concessions to avert a strike, while miners and operators weigh options in joint conferences and subcommittees.
John R Welch plans a row of eight four room flats with private entrances and basement plumbing to cut freezing risk. Each unit would rent for $2 with $16 down, avoiding bathrooms and a janitor. Construction to begin soon amid expected demand.
Washington march 2 postmaster Parnell of Junction Arkansas has resigned fearing assassination amid a political feud that already claimed four family members. Arthur Franklin of 45 W Twelfth St was arrested on a theft charge from Deschirr cigar store and had a hearing in police court. Judge Wharton held the case to April 2. Englebing and Trucksess, linked to a dog fight dispute, were sent to the grand jury after a altercation and shooting incident. New pianos advertised and music furnished for events.
Twenty men narrowly escaped suffocation from dense smoke in a Richmond boarding house fire sparked by a pile of kindling near a furnace. Firemen rescued twelve by ladders. others woke and escaped through windows. Injured: Dr. Shipp attended George Schepman. a Richmond tailor. Loss estimated at about 10 dollars.
New York March 2 The Dartington hotel a structure of thirteen stories collapsed on Wednesday afternoon. Police report eight men killed and a dozen injured. Reserves and ambulances were dispatched from nearby precincts to the scene on West Forty Sixth Street.
A real court martial opened Wednesday in Crellina with military pomp. Capt. Harry M. Franklin faces charges of misappropriating $110 of company funds. defense by 1st Lt. Guy A. Boyle. Witnesses from Franklin’s company summoned. public hearing planned after initial proceedings. Local officials and citizens observed sparsely as postwar public interest spiked.
In a casual pool game at the Claypool Hotel, a local operator reportedly cleaned up a sizable stake as onlookers watched a relaxed match escalate. A Chicago observer claimed bets rose and the event drew attention from patrons, with no formal stakes listed beyond the $2004 reference.
Charles J. Willett sues to shut down a saloon alleging damages to Marion McVirele Ben F L Schmidt and AL R Schmidt. He claims the establishment caused property damage and that surrounding conditions have impaired safety and settlement. The complaint cites Meviet and Den BL Schmidt operating a nearby fork saloon and notes property effects from Albert Schmidt.
Firefighters responded to a blaze in Plymouth Wednesday afternoon as officials reported scares and resignations. Fire chief Tarbett resigned, and Wirt Tarbet left the force. Ed Steinrack and Harry Stark were appointed to substitute posts by the board of safety and tax officials.
Guardian John Jack files a complaint on behalf of Richard Lucid against Vandala Vyoad over injuries from a Capitol crossing incident. Lucid, who lost both legs, seeks compensation totaling about 4090 dollars under a compromise agreement.
In St Clairville Ohio on Tuesday evening Scott Neil jailed for attempting to kill his wife tried to force his escape. Jailers Bulger and Rubin faced gunfire with Neil and fellow prisoner James Sutton dying from a head wound. Sutton had been charged in a prior killing.
Directors Barnes Scott Lilly Atkins Bates and Lyman voted Tuesday night to shut off natural gas on March 31. No future plans for the company were discussed beyond the shutdown. A federal court hearing on using profits to create artificial gas is set for March 9.
In Muncie a prominent local man, Jerry D. Truitt, shot himself after attending the Republican primary. He died instantly from a heart wound Wednesday morning. Friends and associates voiced shock at his death and questioned possible motives.
A chaotic OCR reading notes a proposed $50,600,000 figure for the National Exchange to incorporate and operate across the United States from Omaha Nebraska. It mentions Marcus Taine and unclear board actions with references to headquarters and templates, but the fragmentary text lacks coherent details.
A local report states two cell rooms will be installed at Ty Hospital to house prisoners whose health requires treatment there. Construction begins immediately and aims to prevent prisoner escapes. Other items note a murder case in the county jail and a civil suit involving Elizabeth Long and Machins, plus February fire incidents totaling 88 alarms and 422 miles driven by fire units.
President Knox is authorized to place 10,000,000 in the Panama Republic’s hands and deliver 40,000,000 to the Canal Company. The arrangement confirms the United States will fund the project and close the transaction with the canal property interests, details deemphasized as routine.
Che witlet Lodi Barton was probated on Wednesday. Her nieces receive property via a former marriage, with no residual bequest requested. The Common school union was incorporated on Wednesday to support social and intellectual growth of pupils and interested locals. Ira Stineman and others are incorporators. Women may join for ten cents, men for 23 cents. An advice line and cure references appear alongside local drugstore ads for Wilson’s products.
A chaotic clash centered on a figure nicknamed the Colonel, believed to be Ken Tucky, involving tense confrontation and disputed actions. Eyewitnesses describe a tumultuous scene with shifting allegiances and a rapid sequence of blows, prompting onlookers to intervene.
Dr Jeffries and ambulance driver McDonald rushed to aid a man found on Plumfield line in a drunken collapse. The frail seizure led to a wild brawl with Curtis B. Lyking, 24, of Camden. After a struggle, Lyking was subdued and jailed on a charge of drunk.
A shaky rumor spread in London on March 28 claiming that a person named Arthur had fallen. The fragmentary report lacks clear details or corroboration.
Disordered text reports that telephone operators planned a union at a new exchange but the boss overheard and canceled efforts. Older girls quit or were discharged as new hires filled posts, with talks of wage demands and committee selection, though sentiment shifted after layoffs.
Three soldiers at Fort Terry in London Conn died from drinking water alcohol as authorities report three shot and dead in a barber shop after a night of alleged intoxication.
Increasing cloudiness brings warmer conditions through Wednesday night into Thursday with rain turning to snow and colder air. Temperatures rise to 72 in the morning, 50 at noon, and 55 in the afternoon, then plunge as northwest winds sweep the region. Much colder in Indiana and adjacent states Thursday.
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