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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1904

Page

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Sheriff Candidate Decides Against Re nomination

A statement from Robert Mets Ber Wanid confirms he will not seek reno mination for sheriff. He cites prior assurances from party members and leadership about support, and notes no pledge to run again regardless of future conditions. The text outlines his deliberations and emphasizes his decision as final.

Robert Mets Amit van Elven Sen Berit Atetager Somerif Tor Saumty Preeer Pheri Say Vandidawe Business Age A'L Witten

Russian destroyer Skori blown up in Port Arthur attack

A Gheroo dispatch reports the Russian torpedo destroyer Skori blown up by a floating mine at Port Arthur. Only four crew saved. Skori, sister to Stareguschtcht, was among the largest destroyers, 216 feet long with 270 men. Both ships were three years old with heavy coal and an array of guns.

London Reuter Telegram Company Port Arthur

Suit to test tenure of county treasurers

A suit filed at Viet Hamsport Warren County tests the constitutionality of a law extending the term of county treasurers beyond two years. Oliver Ensle, Marion County treasurer, and Addison Harris of Indianapolis are involved as attorneys. The case seeks a ruling from the Indiana Supreme Court, with a decision awaited after March 1.

Oliver Ensle Iaurer Marion County Legistare Viet Hamsport Warren County Fresghera Adelson C. Harris Indiaapolis William H. Stephens Bourne AllMame Mareh Ana Vine Supreme Court Addison Earth County Vetera Bhersef Hetdriie Reneelretions

Thousands Crowded Streets for St Patrick Demonstration

New York saw 40000 march in honor of St Patrick with Irish-born and descendants observing the parade. Mayor McClellan reviewed the procession at 120th street and Fifth Avenue as Harlem hosts a related celebration. Archbishop Farley sent greetings and Pope messages were read to Irish colleges. Across Chicago snow delayed events while Rome noted papal greetings. The shamrock display filled the U.S. House on St Patrick’s Day.

St. Patrick New York Ireland St Patrick McClellan 120Th St Fitthave Harlem River Park Monsco Farley Krome Archbishop Fairey Hume Caflegr United Blates America Rome Marck V

New Bridge Plans Stoked by Local Property Owners

Chicago March 1 report outlines efforts by neighborhood property owners near Churchmansave to push for a new stone or concrete bridge over Pleasant Run. Current structure is aged and near failure. residents of nearby districts advocate major replacement and municipal action.

Pleasant Run South West

Man Convicted of Murder Faces Life Term

In a serious case at Alphonse Wilmex court, defendant Waltz was found guilty of murder. Judge Murphy is expected to sentence him to life imprisonment, marking a decisive outcome in the trial.

Dethoit Mivh Maren Waltz Alphonse — Wilmex Juage Murphy Valve

St Patrick Day Parade Abandoned By Bad Weather

The St Patrick's Day parade was called off as heavy winds and rain disrupted plans. Hibernians and town officials debated delaying events, while speakers gathered in the hall for shelter and a late night program with traditional music and readings proceeded indoors.

Dun Coning Hibernians Calla Cain Atlon Wits Coment Aiere BS Wheater

Ten Cars Sunk Near Liberty Island After Vessels Go Down

A Breton ship La Bretagne reportedly sank a large 1.0 car float off Liberty Island in New York Harbor carrying ten cars. The vessel reportedly remained intact with no major damage to the Bretagne.

New York Frenen

Extension of Pennsylvania Street car line debated at Friday meeting

The Board of Works will address the proposed extension Friday. Residents fear the plan causes property loss and trouble on the existing streets. Officials warn the extension faces opposition from property holders on the opposite side of the street.

Receiver McPhercot Appointed In Park Distress Case

Petitioners led by William White Susie Blukm and others seek receiver intervention in a park district matter alleging mismanagement and a stay on mortgage bonds. The filing names the Con-Aitatect Packing Co and a local association, with details on incorporation and leadership.

Phicago Tosis Oeighhab Company FMT Indune

Young lovers fear prison after grocery robbery

Tony Chitwood aged 17 and his 16 year old wife were arrested for robbing a East Side grocery. Both pleaded guilty. Judge Alfred Untened sentenced Chitwood to two to one years in prison and his wife to a workhouse term. The girl wept as her husband was led away, heartbroken and sobbing.

Tony Chitwood Cillanse Itle Giet Nrigon Chitwood Inke Yyoh Chitwount Ayob Altorney Alferd Denayes Curtward

Saloon factions clash at courthouse hearing

Bizarre OCR ruins show saloonists and judges in a tense court setting. Names like Kelbetais and Hess appear amid garbled phrases about fights, drinks, and alleged misconduct. Trial details are indecipherable, but the record hints at a saloon dispute reaching legal edges.

German American Democratic Club Names Officers in Annual Preview

The German American Democratic Club announced two tickets for its upcoming officers preview. The roster includes August Tara as president and a slate of officers and directors, with notes on positions and affiliated members across multiple committees.

Guttmans Ameriican Democratin “Hub Keller Tara Verpreablent Hare West Secre Ity Grerst Sinai Eretetany Dery Nitty Mnanetal Secretars Tetlains Sullun F Eodaatshal Aluvoh Hiselfes Neaistage Omorebih Vielen Sere Fiatearmy Doseph Bayer Streetrs Piet Sheet Tiare Renker Albert Henry Wises Willan Wettand Serr Dary Beary Tintin Alsbetinit Ciniine Guenthers Hnitekil Seures Debe Treasais Theary Stet Th Keller Gnarshal Tatrrich Pale Serena Hennig Vrtectys Louis Coenen Dena Leventecker William

Locked Out Lithographers in Cincinnati Area

The anticipated fleet of 28 or more typographers in Cincinnati area concerns Norwood Newport and Cinel mat work were idle Wednesday night and Thursday. The Spanish club will meet Friday evening at 7 with Mike Mary Altres Sloan, a machinist. An invitation is extended to all interested in the Spanish language.

Cincinnati O Norwood Newport Elu Pri Mike Mary Altes Sloan Maricinist

Counting the Balfots On the Miners Strike Question

The tally of miners votes on strike is done by national and district observers in Sta. om with Ryan Hosking and Sullivan watching while Mitchell and other officers are absent. The count hinges on district results and observer estimates guide potential actions by the union leadership and miners.

Sta. Om Mitchell Wiser Jeep

Pension fund receives $100 check from Bowen Merrill firm

Since the Bowen Merrill firm began on March 1, the fires men's pension fund has received a $100 check. Thursday morning’s mail brought to Chief Coots the Gatal check from the Lohlies Merrill company, successor to the old firm.

Yrar Bowen Merrill Funl Tiowen-Merrill Coots Gatal Lohlies Merrill Company

Frisky roller skates cause fall injuring Tullis

During a Wednesday night skate on a rough street, E R Tullis slipped and fell, fracturing an arm and wrist. Dr Jeffries at the City Dispensary treated the injuries, with Tullis reported alive.

Tris Skathue Rik Ths Tullis Telar Jefzies

Weather Forecast and Mixed Local Notices

Fair Thursday afternoon and night with colder Friday. Indiana and nearby states see rain or snow and colder conditions with northwest winds. In local notices, procedural charges and school attendance issues are discussed alongside a mix of advertisements for Pianos, horse feed, a steak house, and bank solicitation. William J. Richards presides as Union National Bank president.

Moon Indiana

Bank Wreckers Face Trial in Federal Court Over Cash Skimming

Testimony in the Indiana National Bank of Elkhart case details alleged manipulation of the teller’s cash book. Daniel Thomas, still on the stand, described daily tallies of gold and currency, noting entries edited by Justus Brodrick and Collins attache. Prosecution argues entries were altered to conceal missing funds and improper loans.

Indiana National Bank of Elkhart National Bank Justus Brodrick Daniel Thomas Istriet-Attorney Kealing Wicharairiik Colinant Etter Soni Idmacit Collins Brodrick Famine Thames Bas Thomas I. Jones Jones

WIFE AND FIVE CHILDREN AT HOME AND ALL SICK

A court report describes William Koontz facing charges of intoxication as his wife and five ill children are cared for by a charity organization after the family was found in distress. The piece notes the wife’s illness, fevers in the children, and hospitalizations with relief provided by local groups.

William Koontz SDS Fhe Koomiz Nartty

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