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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1904
Page
1
TOKIO March 9 Japanese warships bombarded the Talienwan forts in Korea bay on Tuesday evening. They then moved to Port Arthur and bombarded the fortress there.
Indiana officials debated decorating the state building at the St Louis fair with flowers and greenery and planned to ask florists statewide for bids. Secretary Alexander warned about costs and labor, noting a $1500 appropriation and a tight budget to showcase Indiana’s resources.
Witnesses describe a dispute over affection in Puller court, saying a man hinted he might lose his sweetheart. An affidavit cites assault causing a visible injury. Crystal denies ties to Jim Hunt and says she was not related to the case. Ora offered no statement and received a fine.
Washington March 9 During the consideration of the army bill in the Senate Sephturgeon of Georgia denounced the government plan to erect a statue of Frederick the Great presented by the German emperor at the capital. He called the gift unwise and said the act did not reflect the wishes of the American people.
An editor from Wichita is reported stricken blind after attending a convention. The piece notes the board of works will review openings for inn and cavents near the J, MI, and T track, with inspector visits planned for March 22 to Brooksido Ave and E Tenth Street. It mentions plans and local ads for products from Wulschner’s and Wilson’s Drug Store.
London reports no verification of a Tokyo dispatch claiming the Vladivostok squadron was destroyed or captured by Japanese forces. Port Arthur notes Admiral Marakot arrives to take charge of Russian naval fuels in the Far East, while in New York a doctor aboard the Pisa is accused of spying for Japan after a dramatic harbor incident.
A tumultuous meeting of the State School Board failed to reach a contract decision for public school readers. Superintendent A Corfer denied any contracts were awarded and warned no deals would be made before Thursday, despite lingering rumors about the Indiana School Book Company.
A delegation of residents and property owners on Churenman avenue near Minnesma-st urged the works board to allow the Union Pacific company to run a line from Uenapect street to Minnesorasst. The board referred the request to the city engineer. Charged With Cutting Meade Tastor testified. Taylor bound over to the grand jury for allegedly trying to prevent ranks between himself and a friend. Other witnesses included James Kilgy, linked to the Corky Pat murder case. Improvements proposals listed include cement/wat, from New York street to Michigan street, Roosevelt avenue to Sixteenth street, and brick alley work east of Central avenue.
Jacob Hall of Beville avenue near Washington street was badly injured Tuesday when a drive wheel at the Fane handle shops struck him. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
A Hot Springs Arkansas message reports Patti Eads canceled the remaining six engagements contracted with Maurice Gru lu. The concert party will go to New York and London, with Patt awaiting London in a professional capacity. She sang in Indianapolis on Wednesday and was destined for several other cities before the abrupt change.
City officials consider allowing the New England company to lease its telephone property for expansion in Indianapolis. The request, backed by S P Shean and others, focuses on financing and emergency needs. a decision by the city attorney is awaited with a potential special meeting early next week.
Dr Hurty Wart’s name suppression in the press triggers tension as officials debate transparency and press freedom. Anxious figures argue the omission affects public trust while others call for accountability and care in reporting medical names.
Avant of safety hired an attorney to draft abstracts and seek funds for firemen wage claims. The amount may total around Stak. A special Unity council meeting is planned early next week to address the fighting contested brewery ordinance and related matters from the previous session.
The Kew factory, incorporated on a Wednesday with a capital stack of 5000, plans to produce wagons, sleds, wheelbarrows and other toys at a workshop in Wakish, Indiana. The venture aims to supply children during the season with a range of items including a wagon known as the Wa Woah.
Weather forecast shows fair conditions with increasing cloudiness and possible rain. Indiana and adjacent states expect showers and warmer temperatures with southeast winds. A separate notice states James Dorell dismissed, and James Dorell was allied with rack company eight, charged with absence. Carl Beyer was appointed to regulatory duties in the fire service.
Washington dispatch reports the president sent to the Senate nominations for new ministers and plenipotentiaries. John Barrett of Onegin to Durum and Arthur M. Reanpre of Minats to Argentines. W. Mo Buesel of the District of Colombia named to Colombia.
Figures show wage increases and hours through the interstate movement as discussed by Vice-President Lois and leaders like John Mitchell. The Sun reports on miner pay per ton, daily hours, and wages across years 1896 to 1903, noting improved conditions and citizenship pride among miners before and after the interstate agreement.
Senator Fremont Goodwine praised Indiana’s educational exhibit as the most complete display yet, highlighting 108 public schools and 67 of 92 counties represented. The exhibit, prepared under Superintendent Me, will open at Rent 1 St. Cante within weeks and features volumes, thousands of pupil works, and 641 school teachers.
Charles Lane, a colored man, called at the home of his former partner to retrieve a knife he had given her. The incident led to a disturbance at 4 Michtzan Street, with police sent to the scene. Lane was arrested before he could finish writing a missive to his former love.
The news item reports that Patrolman Ben Lee is scheduled for trial on March first. It notes charges against the colored patrolman and references statements by Dan Moninger and Joe Williams, plus a Senate druggist. Also described is a late Wednesday find of two youths in Iron Country with wheelbarrow loads of iron from a scrap pile, identified as Edgar Johnson and Gus Marding, who were locked up. the company had complained of missing iron.
A burglar entered a residence on Capitol Avenue Tuesday night, waking a woman who reported seeing a figure enter through a rear door and flee after a quick confrontation, leaving the outcome unclear and the intruder at large.
City attorney to press Massachusetts resurfacing litigation in supreme court to settle city rights and powers on street payments. Trial Way Started reports Hebert Titan Co case involving Trutt tour with attachment attempt and piano cure for consumption.
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