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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1904
Page
2
Special correspondents Calves and Grill secured two war photographs while Japanese forces advanced. They smuggled the images aboard a steamer bound for Seattle, Washington, risking severe penalties due to wartime censorship. The Sun emphasizes its readers receive top wartime coverage from the front lines.
A summary of financiers who attempted to corner the world cotton supply, led by Daniel J. Sully and others, detailing speculative bets and disastrous losses across years such as 1901 and related large sums. The article lists operators, dates, and amounts lost in bold speculative campaigns.
A fragmentary report states Pong Lima Hiwan, leader of the Jolo Insurrectionists, has been killed by Col Beoet's command. The loss, if confirmed, is believed to help restore peace in Jolo province.
Happy Hooligan returns to the Park for three days starting Monday with his force of fan-makers. All principals stay in roles as W. H. Mack plays Woollesan while Alice Gilmore stars as the Irishwoman who becomes wealthy. Mar Phelps plays her daughter with TJ Campbell and Harry J Crandal as the barrier men. A labor chorus and several specialties appear.
An aged Bohemian man who spoke little English was found sick and friendless at the ferry station. He was taken to the hospital and died Sunday evening of pneumonia. Discovered by SAE Weeks AKD.
Mrs Nancy Hawkins, also listed as Nancy Hawking in error, died Monday morning at age unknown. A professional nurse most of her life she came to Maranapolis about three years ago. Her husband passed away years earlier and she is survived by a daughter Hiteard Hawkins. Funeral service set for 2 p.m. Wednesday with burial at Crown Hill.
Local notes report Ralph Welch and 21 Bismai injured by a dog Saturday. Fraternity convention planned for April 5 and 6. Captain W E English spoke on travels in the Holy Land at the Elk’s Club Sunday. Judge Allen grants divorce and child custody to Mongento Gregoire from Nancy Gregoire. Public school efforts push to display educational exhibits at the St Louis fair before departure. Detectives discard theory of Hubbard homicide. Cyrus Hubbard to answer for forging records. Independent telephone men plan contest over regional breaks in connections in Philadelphia Buffalo Topeka Minnesota Texas. Police reward line shows Hendrickson shot during burglary near Kevbridge grocery. money drawer rifled. Autopsy on William Settle shows no marks from lightning. death not ruled other causes. West-side Improvement Club attacks county commissioners over W Washington St bridge faults. possible suit hinted. Hyland and Tragerman save two families from early morning fire at St Washinglunst. tie blamed for fire. Twenty second street boat accident at Fall Creek Bridge leaves one near death. others rescued.
In Salt Lake City Utah March a secret organization by young Mormons forms to enforce the pledge made when Utah joined the union. The group vows to deliver an ultimatum at the April conference. If President Smith and top Mormon leaders refuse to sever ties with plural wives, members say they will withdraw from the church.
A rough dispatch describes a Galveston Texas March conference with attendees from New York and other states. It notes large investments and a plan to establish a nationwide interest in cereal production and distribution.
In Norfolk Virginia the Virginia Conference debated extending final nominations for preaching candidates a year. Porter's explanation cited ministers' lack of funds for examinations and essentials, while Bishop Fossa criticized perceived table luxuries, urging focus on feeding the brain rather than butter or similar comforts.
In Pittsburgh Ohio Valley region a Cincinnati woman Myrile McKnight was arrested after a fire destroyed a house. She fled Sunday, swallowed several pins in an apparent bid to end her life, and was pursued by police. The official charge remains arson.
Rumors swirl about the Hearst boom's fate in Indiana with John C. Eastman and Secretary Walsh cited. Alleged transfer to J. Henderson for management triggers talk of fertilizing influence and control, while Henderson denies taking the Indiana manager post. Taggart aims to lead the state delegation, forecasting a rapid shift within 50 days.
Shortridge high school students protested Samuel Taylor being chosen to represent the school in the state oratorical contest in May. At a mass meeting on Saturday they demanded his resignation, claiming his continued entry would disrupt the oratorical association, alleging Samure Clancy had won second in the primary contest.
Professor Gayley attempts to discuss a new poet in a California university classroom but students show clear disinterest. The scene captures the mismatch between scholarly lecture and student attention during a university English period.
A reader from Battle Creek shares a testimonial claiming paralysis due to weak nerves and blood trouble improved after a four month regimen of Grape-Nuts breakfast and supper. The account asserts renewed leg movement, clearer mind, and better digestion, attributing recovery to proper food and referencing The Road to Wellville as a booklet inside the package.
War mood spreads across Russia as patriotic songs like Siionaya Rossiya circulate nationwide. The piece praises the war effort with imflammatory lines about enemies and calls for victory, while an unrelated ad for Tions ointment interrupts the piece.
An old newspaper ad lists Koebring & Bro at 9 Virginia-are offering gas and oil stoves and related hardware. Also promoted are RYAN'S NEW BUFFET at 33 W. Maryland and Merchants' Dinner with high grade whiskies. An accompanying notice touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies, priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
Beginning March 1 through April 20 the Union and Southern Pacific announce inaugural one way second class colonial rates to California Oregon Washington Idaho. Chicago to Pacific coast $300. St Louis or New Orleans $00. Rates to intermediate points lower. Through tour let and reclining chair cars daily with chair cars free. For details contact W Connors general agent 61 E Fourth St Cincinnati.
General Officer Lebanon Indiana. Indianapolis waiting rooms ticket office express office 119 W Maryland Union block room F from through Lebanon and Frankfort departs Indianapolis 6 am arrives Frankfort 8 25 am and hourly until 5 pm Last car to Lebanon departs Indianapolis 11 30 pm First through car from Frankfort to Indianapolis departs 8 30 am arrives Minneapolis 8 40 am hourly until 6 pm First car from Lebanon to Indianapolis departs 8 15 am arrives Indianapolis 10 pm Department express consignment deliveries same day to points between Indianapolis and Frankfort and until 6 pm for deliveries before 6 o clock the next morning.
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