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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1904

Page

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Baby Dies After Tanking Toffee Incident

A one year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Myers of 32 Woomington Street, died after an accident at home Sunday afternoon. While playing by a stave, a piece of toffee caused a burn when it splashed on him. Doctors responded but the child died Monday evening. Parents mourn a tragic, sudden death as the family had just recovered from whooping cough. The burial is set for Wednesday.

Clrdie Daniel Myers Woomington Et 2S. Meyers Dr. Dol Wurne

Crooks Sweep Through Indianapolis With Old Tricks

In spring, street criminals labeled as the outputs of a “gun” and a small “steel worker” start their acts in Indianapolis. Detectives report crooks target the city, warn them to flee, while police rely on stiff measures to deter big guns. Locals note that major schemes yield more profit, yet a hideout here remains elusive.

Indiaanapolis Aman Indianapolis

Four bikes stolen from basement. police recover some

A local notice reports several bicycles stolen recently with the thief selling matches at second hand shops. The thief likely operates quickly, repainting and altering the numbers before disposal. Police had recovered some bikes before any action could fix their numbers.

Murder at St Joseph bridge builders killed

Dr George Hellar killed David McClain in St Joseph Missouri Monday night. Both men were bridge builders. Hellar is under arrest.

St. Joseph DrGeorge Hellar David McClain Heilar

Weather forecast for Indiana and nearby states

Partly cloudy and continuing cold. Tuesday night into Wednesday rises expected with 7 am 26 degrees, noon 26 and 2 pm 31. Cloudy in Indiana and adjacent states with variable winds and warming temperatures.

Indiana

Our Baby Boy Died and a Mother's Search for Justice

A grieving mother seeks Judge Whalen after her infant dies in a police matter. She confronts officials at Holmes and St just before the funeral. The scene shows her tears and determination to learn why her baby died and who is to blame. Authorities offer little reassurance as she presses for accountability.

David Horger Judge Whalen Jude Holmes Dave Dave Acuy Walton

Potato Keach Promises Bell on Democratic Ticket

Local chatter captures J Potat o Keach asserting Joe Bell will run on the Democratic ticket this year The overheard talk touches presidential bets and county race plans amid rustic street corner humor and rural political timing.

Potato Keach Joe Bell

Edmonds Is a Thrifty Lad in Court Admits Bike Theft

Will Edmonds, colored, showed Jimson to be thrifty beyond his years. Jin, trained to devent in court, charged with stealing two bicycles, admitted stealing two of them. He admitted stealing a wheel and selling it to a woman on Indiana Ave. The wheel was later recovered from the crippled son's use and re seized. He was sent to the Indiana School for days at Plainfield.

Eiexelon Jimmy Denguren Will Edmonds Jimson Jin Devent Indiana-ave Thy Waman Famards Indiana Plainfield

Comic valentines offered as evidence in divorce case

In Ti day morning session of room 3 at the Superior Court Joseph Parent seeks divorce from Trany Parent, alleging cruel treatment and an ungovernable temper. He offers a bundle of comic valentines and envelopes claimed to be in his wife's handwriting to prove torment since separation, despite objections from Mrs Parent's attorney.

Superior Court Joseph Parent Kuing Jennie Parent Juny

Government Defeat in Commons Sparks Heated Debate

In London on Tuesday the government suffered a defeat in the House of Commons as a vote on a proposal to Redmond against frieght educational measures was rejected. Redmond proposed progress on the measure but the motion failed 171 to 45. A separate account notes Penalty of Strength, Newbelt, and a court scene where Judge Whallon ruled on a case tied to charges involving rail lines and a familial accusation.

London House Ar Commons da Intam Divisinn Frigh Enap Redmond Newbelt George Whallon

Metzger declines renomination bid for Marion county GOP chair

Robert Metzger will not seek renomination as county chairman of the Marion county Republican Party. He left the city Monday for a brief trip and stated to The Bun and others that he will not run under any circumstances. Metzger’s decision followed his earlier pledge to support Wesippert for the chair and came after discussions at the county convention where his opponents argued the race.

Robert Metzger Enerift Marion County da Pontrive Metzger Fred W. Enpert BA Wari Renom Wesippert Plac Metzger He Smith Mere Geraa x Aedan

Death of a child from frightful burns report

A dying child from burns after a fire at home, neglected for six weeks, was eventually treated after neighbors alerted a dispensary doctor. The infant suffered severe injuries including loss of an eye and a burned hand before hospital care.

Churchman Estate Is Finally Settled

Final report on the will of All Citrate mus shows a charge of 54 against the executors and a similar sum distributed. The chief assets include stock in the Stevens Dulidbig company and shares in other financial firms. Distribution approved by William F, Bilward MG, Frank T, and Robert M Churchman, with consent from Turner. James Dennett, once a yard waiter, found not guilty of burglary and petit larceny for stealing four pulleys from a boxcar.

Willam Fo Raward Clareman Citrate Mus Hays Stevens Dulidbig Company Wuildune and Tannesociation Indianapolis Savings and Bennett Jimes Dennett Right Yard Callroait Company

Plainfield man returned to Indiana boys' school on parole

Back to Plainfield, Fred Smith, who was caught in the Robert Freund grocery, on 6 Mastat., by Mrs. Freund, one night in February, had been returned to the Indiana boys' school at Plainfield, from which he had been released on parole.

Plainfield Fred Smith Robert Freund Mra

Cary Babbs Comeback and family reunion at Brencer

Cary Babbs returned after a distressing event involving Iris and her son Wm. The elder Babbs learned of Iris distress, attempted reconciliation failed, then later forgave her husband. Mrs. Wabb cared for Iris. The scene ended with a reunified family at Brencer and a happier mood. Mrs. Faire improved. March 1 reports Netile Cravens Farr injured by an arrest car remains in recovery.

Cary Bibbs Bert Ceats Wify Turner Babb Fidtanpar Iris Son Rabbs Baithe Watbe Brencer Lotib Netile Cravens Farr

Explosion in Chicago Kills One and Wounds Many

A Tuesday morning explosion and fire in Chicago killed one foreman and two boys and seriously injured five others with several more hurt. Names listed include Marie Garin and Zanzawski among the dead, while others suffered burns and injuries. the blast destroyed buildings and caused widespread damage across the area, with investigators tracing the source to stored explosives.

Chicago Martin Rampany Ehehteenth

Cossacks Rout Japanese Cavalry on Yalu Front

Port Arthur dispatch reports a clash along the Yalu River as Cossacks drive Japanese cavalry from their mounts and force survival on foot. A second engagement near Anju, Korea, repels Japanese troops. Grand Duke Cyril expected to arrive at Port Arthur on Wednesday.

London Port Arthur Central News Yalu Anju Korea Cyril Vladiimirovitch

Jury Secures Quick Start in Federal Bank Trial

The jury for the misappropriation trial of Elkhart banker L. Brodich, president of Tadugra National Bank, was selected in a 38 minute session. Jurors include Benjamin Andersen Plainfield and Joann Bartholomew Stackwell, among others. opening statements by Kealing for the government and Span for the defense preceded evidence submission slated to continue.

L. Brodich Tadugra Mational Bank Elkhart Cevice Bank Mao Hynes XII Bodianapella Collewtrae Menjamin Andersen Plainfield Joan Bartholomew Stackwell Mo F Nennett Melton Tie John F. Bond Nashy Vinto Bucky Perkinaville George Call- Way Lakerote Sherman Cochran Jonkstan Stephen T Comer Eyasselane Walter Ham Warrington Wred R Molt Hammond Rosene Maz Edinburs Tasniel Ritter Logasnert Keasing Xnwermmens Spaan

Minute in Washington and Rural Carrier News Summary

scrambled OCR reports a mix of Washington policy notes and rural carrier topics. Names like Totten Martin McNevlin and Congressman Gains appear amid garbled phrases about a supreme court merger case and opposition to civil service regulations.

Ceneresen Tinilana Totten Martin McNevlin Gawreqeetoen Jonson Freeman Marrs Jeorge Solvert Oarond Wiliam Cray Riley Uris Parker Wee Mouton New York Cramperker Indiana Wun Aaainat

Weather News From Mukden Amid War Turbulence

Muted weather notes from Mukden amid advancing troops and chemical fire threats. A coal ship en route to Port Attlee is reported at sea, while a lingering conflict hinders transport. Refugees numbered 23 after shore operations near Basiho. Washington reports 14 prisoners seized from Korea with 23 refugees.

Mukden Muarden Povertaer Josie de Heathwand Harkin Gnuntoake Cyril Port Attlee

Three Times In Three Months In Court Case

The court hears a dispute over repeated offenses within three months. The defendant Louis Tievant faced three alleged whip incidents. The judge notes the line, searches for intent, and imposes a fine of one dollar and thirty days as sentence.

Louis Tievant

Firemen drive fire hazard from damaged home, threats loom

Report outlines a faulty health board decision and a tense scene at an engine house near a quarrel over a gas line. Firemen confronted by residents threaten to abandon the house if the disturbance continues.

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