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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1904

Page

2

IndianaPolis Public Building Furnishings Budget

Washington reports indicate that furniture from the current federal building will be moved to the new Indianapolis structure. The Grundley civil bill lists a $20 item for finishing the Indianapolis building. The supervising architect estimates about ten percent of the building cost is allotted for furnishing and shipping, potentially totaling $200,000. Long Term for Haynes reports JACKSON Tenn March 18. Jon Haynes, a Black man, who attempted to assault Daisy McMahon, was sentenced to two years hard labor in December.

Washington Indianapolis Trena Haynes Jackbgn Tenn Jon Haynes Negra Mias Daisy McMahon

Street Commissioner Herpick Faces Early Finish Ahead

Street commissioner Herpick, with a $25,000 appropriation, has already spent about $5,000 on urgent repairs after a winter of heavy snow and washouts. Much work on unimproved streets awaits better weather, and the annual funds are depleting as spring opens. Last year the department used over $35,000.

Herpick Gene

Baby elephant Hattie plays harmonica in New York Zoo

In Central Park Zoo, Hattie the baby elephant struggles with the Japanese national anthem as keeper Willis Snyder teaches her to play harmonica. She already masters Die Wacht am Rhein and performs tricks, dancing and kneeling. Estimated value ten dollars.

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Pope Receives Cardinals in Rome Meeting

In Rome on Friday the pope welcomed the cardinals and voiced regret over the war on Catholic congregations carried out by the French government.

Rome Tisholmnese

Weather and labor shifts amid spring disruptions in New York

Special dispatches from the International Mercantile Agency note unsettled weather as storms yield to spring and wage cuts ease labor tensions. Banks in New York strengthen funds ahead of Panama payments while Philadelphia and Chicago show reduced mercantile demand. St. Louis reports brisk dry goods sales and rising clothing, drugs, and groceries. Pennsylvania Railroad signals renewed steel and iron industry activity.

New York Pennsylvania Oklahoma Kansas Panama International Mercantile Agency Philadelphia Pittsburg Chicago St. Louis Boston New York Central Lake Shore Cansuian New England

Drove Wrecked Wagon Man Dies After Poisoning

Philadelphia man Joseph Mater, 45, was run over by two wagons while driving a wagon loaded with hair. His left arm was mangled, doctors warned amputation was needed to save him, but he chose the risky chance. Blood poisoning developed and he died at Frankfort hospital leaving a widow and several children.

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Congressmen Cleared By Post Office Testimony

Investigating committee heard testimony from Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow, clarifying clerical hiring issues. Bristow stated the first seven pages were his, with other portions from department heads, easing concerns about wrongdoing by Congress members.

Paying the Losses in Baltimore Fire

The general loss committee of the Insurance Company reports 1 000 losses from the Baltimore skyscraper fire, with work to restore the area extending a month. Lapses in the buildings are not yet settled. A special committee urges stricter regulations on dead lights in sidewalks and basement business areas, predicting higher reinsurance rates in Baltimore. Insurance men say new fire proofing rules may prevent similar damage in future incidents.

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Albanian Revolt Reported Near Metrovitan and Prishtina

Information from here says an Albanian revolution is in progress near Metrovitan Prishtina and Tpek. Rebels are well supplied with arms and threaten a general rising and declaration of independence unless the sultan agrees to their demands.

Belgravs Maren Metrovitan Prishtina Tpek Arma

Indiana Folk Report Wheat Loss From Late Freezes

Western Howard county farmers say wheat was killed by late freezes and that plowed fields and other grain will be affected. James Mcmald indicted for murder in Miss Schafer case. arraigned in Bedford and pleads not guilty. Bennett home fire wounds wife. unknown shooter likely fatal. Primary election at Marklandville to select delegates for North Indiana conference. lively contest. Beard and Weight marry then forcefully escorted by friends. Knights of Pythias degrees noted. Stranger arrives for saloon purchase triggers poker game. $1,100 in winnings transferred among locals. stranger leaves town with remaining funds.

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Gorton Proposes Reduction to Extravagance Bill at Annapolis

State senator A P Gorton Jr, son of C Brewster Gorman, urged lawmakers in Annapolis on Thursday to cut the Baltimore relief appropriation from 360000 to 5000. He spoke against extravagance.

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The Fatal Wedding at the Park Feature Week

English vaudeville acts headline park shows with The fatal wedding as the week’s big draw. Kate Hart and Miss Gertrude Haynes lead a strong cast in a scene of murder and intrigue while Adel’s new musical comedy The Sho Gun heads toward Chicago. American grand opera voices rise as native singers and new prima donnas debut in a western tour.

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Ambitious vocal students seek future operatic careers

A jumble of notices lists ambitions of vocal students hoping to join a grand opera company, alongside recruitment chatter and a large charity donation, with local ads offering medicine, a jardiniere sale, and cheap colonial rail rates. Franklin area notices mention Andrew Carnegie’s donation and travel details, reflecting a busy classified page mix.

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