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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1904

Page

3

One Man Served 1205 Days in Marion County Workhouse

A misread report notes Henry Mellvaine served 120 days in Marion County Workhouse over a petty dispute involving shoe strings. The judge found no excuse and imposed a severe sentence. Others, McCarty and San Baldwin, served 710 days each for a Sunday brawl and were released last fall.

Marion County Henry Mellvaine Mellvalute Indiana Melivaine McCarty San Baldwin Cotarea Col. Shaw Gery

German Army Decree Sparks Indignation in Berlin March

A ministerial decree in Berlin provokes strong reaction as it orders officials and soldiers to wield weapons ruthlessly when civilians challenge military honor. The sharp tone and repeated warning reflect tense mood amid wartime pressures and public fear.

Berlin

Returned money after 38 years in wartime gifts

North Adams March 9 Patrick Gooding a veteran railroad watchman from Grayteck returned money he lent to an old comrade during the Civil War. After years apart they reunited in Rhode Island and the comrade handed back the sum with interest.

North Adams Mars Patrick Gooding Grayteck Rhody Isang Comrate Goulding Comrads Rhode Island

Sinking of Cam podge near Cochin China reports 10 lives lost

Report confirms sinking of the French steamer Cam podge off Cochin China during a fierce storm. About 10 persons are believed to have perished. The vessel was wrecked amid heavy seas and strong winds. Meanwhile state supreme court upholds Kansas City rate limits on municipal telephone service, and other brief items include a poison tragedy in Berlin, Roosevelt declining a party anniversary event, a post office robbery near Chestier, and a bridge explosion in Hungary.

Paris Campodge Cochin China Phone Company Kansas City State Supreme Court Telephone Corporat

Murdered wife burned body in Arkansas crime note

John Harper, a Black man, is jailed at Magnolia for the brutal murder of his wife. He struck her with a poker on the head, poured coal oil on her clothing, and set her afire. After burning, he buried the body in a garden, found by officers later.

Ark Maren John Harper Magnolia Meoo Marden

Powers of Europe and Balkan Accord Reported

The Port in Birmingham says a telegram from London notes talks between Austria and Italy to coordinate handling certain Balkan provinces to avert conflict. France and England reportedly favor the plan if needed. In Constantinople, it is said two more warships will be ordered from the Cramp shipyard in Philadelphia, modern cruisers.

Birmingham Eng London Austria Ialy Balkans France England Constantinople Salim Cramps Philadelphia

Bold 4 000 000 Acres in Texas Land Deal

A report from Austin and California describes a sale of 4 million acres of grazing and agricultural land, including the Plies qota estate, to a New York syndicate with VT Maretman named as an interested party. Local owners pressed for Mercury government concessions for irrigation and industry.

Austin Tex Mexico Jewer California New York Maretman Pew

Edward Bond Visits Show For Royal Cold Weather Appearance

King Edward and Queen Alexandra attended the Hunter's Improvement Societies Show at Agricultural Hall in London on a cold Wednesday. The royal couple received a rousing ovation as they arrived, underscoring public affection during a week of illness and royal duties.

Edward London King Edward Shire His Queen Alexandra Hunter's Improvement Societies Agricultural Hah

Scranton Fire and Murder Charges Reported

Scranton, Pa fire devastation linked to Coldsmith bazaar and the states of G. W. Fritz and 2. D. Bovis Loan HRA. AIKERTOWN, Mo. Dr. Wate arrested for the murder of merchant Harry Millet.

Scranton Coldsmith Bazaar G. W. Fritz 2. D. Bovis Aikertown March Dr. Wateran Bmutt Harry Millet Merchant

Explosion at Indiana oil well kills one injures two

In Marion Indiana on a Tuesday afternoon an oil well contractor Murch Spencer Saxon was killed by a nitroglycerin explosion. The blast also badly injured fellow workers including Baty and Award Wood as glycurine in the well was prematurely released, causing severe damage and internal injuries.

Marion Ind Spencer Saxon Wis Kou

Flood drives ten mountain families from Wilkesbarre area

Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania reports three people swept away in the flood with many more fleeing to the mountains around Bloomsburg. In Chicago a church site near old English faith groups sells for 6200 dollars to new owners who intend to use it as a religious meeting place for a diverse congregation comprising Roman Catholics and various Protestant denominations.

Wilkesbarre Bloomsburg Chicago Neos’ Ariy Thermehoroh Altysrerand-St PiGhave

Northwestern Indianapolis Boomers Organize Club Meeting

The Northwestern improvement club in North Indianapolis planned Tuesday night activities for the northwestern district. No meeting occurred at Woodmen's hall while about 70 members registered and Allars pledged a foundational contribution.

Northwestern Improvement Club Indianapolis Woodmen's Hall Allars

Waginiaave Residents File Remonstrance on Works Board

In Virginia area, residents submitted remonstrance against resurfacing plans for a local roadway. The document mirrors a Massachusetts style remonstrance and cites objections to the Works Board decision.

Works Board Massachusetteave

Fragmentary Indiana Telecommunication Notices

Fragmented OCR listing mentions Capstal Cay nursery and orchard, Indianapatts Capital Bloomington Evanavile Vanderberg Deutehy Wohl Thastig Keita Goxote nehift Evansville for serial entertainment. Reads as damaged notice referencing telephone company names and towns with unclear actions or dates.

Capstal Cay Nursery and Orchard Company Indianapatts Capital Campbell & Co Bloomington End Vanderberg All Aid Fes Evanavile Indianapatts Telephone Company Moerghe Capitan Deutehy Wohl Thastig Nehift Evansville Ipltal

Indictments in Vigo County Riot Conspiracy Case

Vigo county grand jury returned bills against 110 men for riotous conspiracy in attempting lynching Murderer Derry Duggins and against three men for riot. Named charged with riotous conspiracy are James McGee Charles Adams Lee Walfe Charles Leon Ira Derring er Frank Morgan Joe Goodman Cheater Hayes James Hoppingerner Fred Wells and George Klouse. Indicted for riot are Fred Williams Sherman Allen and John Roth.

Terre Haute Ind Vigo County Derry Duggins James McGee Charles Adams Lee Walfe Charles Leon Ira Derringer Frank Morgan Joe Goodman Cheater Hayes James Hoppingerner Fred Wells George Klouse Fred Williams Sherman Allen John Roth

New York New Jersey Tunnel Route Completed to New Jersey

The New York and New Jersey railroad tunnel linking Jerrey City and Manhattan was completed enabling a walk from New York to New Jersey. Work resumed two years ago after a halt caused by an accident that damaged tires during construction.

New York New York & New Jersey Railroad Company Jerrey City Manhattan New Jersey

Iowa Law Battle Over Extradition And Mysterious Mailings

Iowa debates extradition limits as Gov Cummins cites lack of law to fetch suspects from other states. Reports tag Marot and Jena Nei fers death threats via mail and a Boone jail case involving Mrs. Sherman Dye. Legal arguments cite prior rulings and state authority on cross state crime travel.

Des Moines Jena Neifers Pietre Wating Andy Caroming Taka Cummins Mullin N. Mra Snerman Dye Boone Unil Rulink Ate

Corn Break and Turbulent May Corn Prices

A rough market picture shows May corn at Og, July at 1 cents as liquidation hits long positions led by Moore Leeds and others linked to the Delta RR. Meanwhile a tour group sails for the Holy Land, with a visit to Jerusalem for an April 18 Sunday school convention.

Chivago Bherch Longseal Millonaipes Moore, Leeds Holy Land New York Growser Wurmerse Mediterranean Orient Jerusalem

Dr Hurty's Report and Sanitary Steps for Dearborn Camp

Dr Hurty reports from the Dearborn camp investigation say the shundlen issue has not been overdrawn in the newspaper. He will confer with the state labor commissioner to secure sanitary quarters for the laborers. Robert Tabor dead. A dispatch from New York notes actor Robert Tabor and the former wife of Wia Marlowe died Tuesday night. Thirty two claim bills were passed by the House Tuesday. Burdeck Blood Bitter promotes health at drug stores. Ryan's New Buppet Merchants Dinner Lane High Grade Whiskies Maryland 8 Opposite Grand Huta.

Hurty Dearborn Saniny Robert Tabor New York Marsh Faranas Lake Robert ‘Tabor Jwia Marlowe Ryan Laneh Maryland Grand Huta

College Head A Polygamist Case Sparks Inquiry

A Washington college head faces questions over alleged plural marriage tied to the Miignom Young academy. Benjamin Clough Jr, president of the faculty, admits polygamy but says he does not know his wives. The interview and charges stem from a 1907 report circulated by a Newsiier. authorities say they will investigate the matter.

Washington Seo Hon Berin Ie Tauren Cuureh Tml The Desert News Renjamin Clough Jr Miignom Young Academy Clough Biut Smutta Arteney Abraham Cannon Smith Derek Wharweter

Boston Evangelist to Hold Meetings in Indianapolis

Noted Boston evangelist Dr. James M. Gray announces a series of revival meetings in Indianapolis. He will preach at First Presbyterian Church on Thursday evening and conduct afternoon services at Second Presbyterian Church starting next Monday, expected to draw wide denominational attendance.

Indianapolis James M. Gray Boston Ubix Firat Presbyterian Church Breond Presbyterian Church New York Clio Pasits

Engineer Grunsky Named Panama Canal Commissioner

C Powald Grunsky of San Francisco has been appointed a member of the Panama Canal Commission. A California native and 1873 Polytechnic Institute of Bitugart graduate, he served as a state engineer and consulting engineer for public works. He drew up plans for a mountain water supply to the city from the Sierra Nevada, estimated at 0,010,000.

E Grunsky San Francisco Powald Grunsky Panama Canal Helea Califirnia Pnlytechnic Institute Bitigart Germany State Engineering Corrirets IR Nut Ly San Fonguin Valley Commissioners of Public Works Sade Ely Thin Munteinattty

Cincinnati Livestock Market Report

Cattle receipts active and higher with shippers driving prices. Good to choice steers priced around 16.00 to 19.00, mixed grades 15.00 to 16.00. Hog receipts steady to higher with 5.50 to 6.00 per hundred weight common, sheep and lambs steady with extras noted.

Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati Pitsburg Steaty Nelfors Kieher York- 4 Buffalo East Buffalo N.J Cholce Swea Hmogats Hoge Ndianapolis Enwin Federa

Market report and stock quotes amid quiet trading

New York stocks drifted with moderate gains and declines amid uncertainty over a Supreme Court decision on Northern securities. Commodities and cattle futures show varied moves. produce and grain markets steady to mixed across the region while buying remains cautious and news flow sparse.

New York Rervonusnesa Supreme Court Honda N.Y Managuan Ammigamatend

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