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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1904

Page

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Trains Cross Lake Baikal Routes As Poles Aim to Travel

A chaotic telegraphic dispatch from Port Arthur reports troops moving to the front amid high spirits and warm clothing. Russian and Polish tensions rise as anti czar manifestos circulate in western provinces. In Victoria, Captain Hal relays a racing tale with the Japanese cruiser Aurora and Port Arthur bombardment incidents. A Chicago student, Kaneko Kinto, disrupts a theater scene seeking enlistment in Japan’s war effort.

London Central News Port Arthur Verk-S5 Uncudinak Siberia Vladimiroviten Dony Smiir Alexandrovisky Red Cross Society Valkal Thuredev Nerian Russia Japan Hill Victoria B. C Olympia Yokohama Armary Hal du Nahin Genoa Arin Aurora Red Sea Nissishin Jif Shimpo Aird Nakayama Lieut Miura Wardhe Fuji Chicago Jovea Hie Kaneko Kinto New Fork Way San Franchico Kinao Porsue Gestion

Bank Burglars Driven Off In Elnora Robbery

Burglars broke into the Elnora national bank early Thursday and worked on the safe. A bystander scared them away as nitro glycerine was used and a fuse lit was ready. About 26 thousand dollars were reported in the safe with bloodhounds in pursuit.

Safe Washington Ind

Final Chapter in Dunn Caen of Murderer Death

The murderer Mark Dunn, who escaped from jail, was hanged at Caen in a public execution after being brought to the gallows by Sheriff Spencer. Dunn, said to be delirious from fever, declared his life sworn away by his enemies as the trap sprung amid a crowd at a cellatri dance.

Caen Dunn dJajl Josep Mareh Femphioumonie Mark Dunn Alfred Felon Spencer Bockery Nabusil Daunie Venton Notn Tull Death Watch Pucumania

Body of John Schowe Found on River Bank

Gilford Antrim discovered the decomposed body of farmer John Schowe washed ashore below the White bridge near West Newton after a week of high waters on the White River. Schowe and wife once lived in a houseboat near Morrisest bridge. she drowned weeks earlier attempting to escape threats to their home. Antrim alerted undertaker J. M. Horton and the coroner. an inquest is planned.

John Schowe West Newton Gifora Antrim White River White Bridge Ariss Wood Anti Witch Schowe J.M. Horton Herton John Sehowe Morrisest Bridge Aveyutred Sehowe Schowe Belt Rairoad Rivar Amthourl Uber Ives Iley Rollo Morrison Schawe Elver Newton Gilford Antrim

Peace Is Recommended Against Miner Strike

The national officers urge dismissal of a proposed strike. Signed by Mitchell and others, the statement warns of risks to the union and questions the ability to control West Virginia events. It argues past strikes harmed workers and urges acceptance of operators’ ultimatum for the present and future of the organization.

John Mitchell Inter Mitchell T. A. Péncieiald B. Witeon United Nnt West Virginia

Married the Daughter in a Family Grocery Dispute

In a Prince Court hearing Friday, Mrs Egan sued to recover property after her grocery business faced turmoil. John Thompson, who had lent money by mortgaging stock to a wholesale house, was discharged by Judge Wharton who found no criminal intent in his actions.

Pnitce Court John Egan Sfust BR Foon Wharton Thampsar

Kentucky Boys Arrested Behind Police Station

Three youths from Kentucky A K Perking Higg Collin and Robert Lee Flanagan aged 17 to 24 were arrested near the Wttle depot on charges of carrying loaded revolvers. They claimed to head to Jacksonville Iowa to work on storms and continue to Wisconsin after earning funds. Patrolman Okey detained them and Judge Whallon offered fines.

A. K. Perking Higg Collin Robert Lee Flanagan Kentucky Junge Whatton Jacksonville Okey Wttle Ife Fox Whallon

Petition seeks track extension along Delaware St and Pennsylvanian St

A crowd in the Delaware St area filed a petition requesting an extension of the car line tracks along the streets between Valvware West Talbott Avenue and Pennsylvania Street. Residents clash over which street should receive the tracks, with both sides pressing for the upgrade.

Warka Fridas Pennsylvania-st Dela Valvware-wt Talbott-avr Pennsylvanit St Ali

Piso's Cure and Horse Feed Exaggerated Claims

An OCR fragment claims Piso's Cure improves the throat and prevents hoarseness and promotes grain for horses with Janses' Dusies Oats. Mentions Wilson's K K and Rough Cure as a cough and cold remedy with dubious claims. References to Wilsan'a Drug Store in Maryland.

Wilson

Wineroom Scandal Sparks Court Testimony in Metver Case

In police court Friday H H Metver testified he found his wife in a wineroom with a man and later drank to drown trouble, while Mrs Metver denied the affair and claimed she was not in the wineroom nor with another man. The trial followed a night of quarrels and a fall for Metver, who was intoxicated.

H. H. Metver Naughton MeIver VanCamp Hardware Company Stavion Chicagn Bank Sitle Ciartemont Munyer Pawdle Metyer Charlemont Melver Mia Witnerss Ryan Jidge Whatlen

Commercial Club Smoker Event Speaker Topic

A Commercial Club smoker is announced for Friday evening for club members. Addison Sarets will speak on our trade with Austro-Hungary. The notice touts relief from years of suffering and promotes Doan’s Ointment, with a general drugstore appeal.

Commercial Chi Club Memhers Addison C. Sarets Austro-Hungary

Consumers' Gas Trust Certificates Jump on Local Exchange

Certificates jumped from 750 bid on Thursday to 1,000 bid on Friday amid talk the 5 percent dividend remains unpaid. The Frenzel group claims certificate holders may eventually own the company, while traders expect a federal court injunction may halt business.

Gag Trust Local Stock Exchange Frenzel

Most Interesting Lawyers Battle Shapes Gas Trust Case

The Consumers Gas Trust dispute unfolds as top attorneys spar over authority and procedure. Judge Anderson weighs pivotal questions as Quincy seeks to sustain a federal path while local boards and certificates of indebtedness loom large in the contested matter.

Consumers Gas Trust Baguaing Algar Ange Jena Ta Wanapolis Larie Anderson Thanter Meare Diutme Howe Quincy Hind Atergers Heard Ag Aid Jae Howe

Wayne County Eyes Marion County Cottage Purchase Plan

Wayne County commissioners planned to ask Marion County to approve buying the Marion County cottage at the State Soldiers Home since Wayne lacks a cottage there. Marion County accepted the plan, with $60,000 build cost cited and $30,000 appropriation noted, as discussions continued in Lafayette with county officials.

Wayne County Marion County State Soldiers Marion City Lafayette Marion County Board Marlo Faunty Plang Sperkicntiene Sila Balaree Ig Cotts

Receivers Appointed for Chicago and La Porte Line

In federal court Friday receivers were named for the Chicago and Russell ashore railway company line from LaPorte in Michigan as the company was alleged insolvent. Also Friday, David Hurger of Miller Street was fined for striking his wife after court action.

Fred R. Mich Chicago Lemuel Marrow Laporte Chicngo & Routh Ashore Railway Michigan Ay Legrd David Hurger Miller St

Battle Report From London on Marine Engagement Actions

Reported dispatches describe naval clashes between Hudan and Japanese forces near Bure Arjan Mihdes Resa. Torpedo runs and air strikes allegedly damaged destroyers while Japanese fleet faced coordinated attacks. Details are fragmented and unreliably translated.

London Chefoa Wather Gavat Pate Bure Arjan Mihdes Resa

Dan Storms Thinks He Has Lear Sailing

Fragmented OCR reports a muddled local crime notice. Mentions auditor Shereek and a governor, plus a robbery at a house on Wabastest. Victims Miss Audrey Quin ton and Missaline Vincent are named with jewelry losses. Detectives work the case amid a chaotic scene at the Empire theater.

Dan Storms Lear Charus Mernin Tou Wabastest Empire Audrey Quinton Jont Aline Vincent Jost

Germany orders no mercy to rebels in southwest Africa

Berlin dispatch reports that German troops in German Southwest Africa have been ordered to shoot rebels without pardon, provoking protests from newspapers and opposition against wholesale slaughter.

Germany Berlin Africa Progressiat News

Recess in Smoot Case Delayed by Utah Witness Absence

WASHINGTON March 1 A recess in the Hover inquiry will be taken due to missing witnesses from Utah. Deputies will continue efforts to locate persons linked to the Teasdale case, while awaiting travel to Apostle Truesdale.

Utah Teasdale Uton Miese Apostle Truesdale Abeur

Utah polygamy hearings expose private lives and legal limits

In a Utah district scrutiny of plural marriage, testimony reveals secretive arrangements and social backlash. Witnesses discuss missionary ties and family loyalties as polygamy reforms face legislative and gubernatorial pushback, with the bill vetoed despite newspaper pressure.

Fall Weekend Forecast With Freezing Risks

Weather summary notes temperatures dipping below freezing Friday night into Saturday with 7 am at 32, noon 34 and 2 pm 34, cloudy and threatening skies across Indiana and nearby areas, winds variable as temperatures rise. Local ad mentions new pianos at Wulschner's Music Furnished for Receptions and Weddings Humene BE Noel 0 Halcyon block.

Indiana Halcyon

Mrs Miller Sues For Breach Of Promise

The divorced wife of Samuel D. Miller, son of ex Attorney General, sues Marvard DeWalden Cooke in New York for £400 alleging breach of marriage promise. Engagement dated January 9. She is a Stamford, Connecticut heiress famed for a sensational custody bid involving her son.

Samuel D. Miller Miller Marvard DeWalden Cooke New York Des Femtant Stamford Conn Millyr Thin City Ani

School Book Contract May Be Enjoined

Silver, Burdette & Co faces possible injunction against awarding the contract to D C Heath Co as the State board reevaluates text book approvals. The old contract allowed revisions by winners, but the board did not mandate annual revisions, prompting a challenge over contract extension versus new bids.

Tadley Silver, Burdette & Co Miss Cropney Indianapolis Heath Coak Ginn & Cols WME Glan & Co State

Contested Street Improvements Adopted by Works Board

The works board approved a plan for a modern cement sidewalk stone curb and brick gutter along a street labeled Tacketblest though four resident property owners filed a remonstrance against the improvement. The text also references a local remedy and a period phrase about a blood cleansing medicine.

Works Board

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