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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1904

Page

2

Miner Survives Seven Days Trapped After Mine Explosion

Cumberland Md March 4 Albert Cronkin a Henry West Virginia miner was brought to the hospital after seven days of entombment following an explosion at the Davis coal and coke company mine. Three men were killed in the blast and Cronkin suffered severe burns but is believed to be recovering.

Cumberland, Md Albert Cronkin Henry W. Va Davis Coal and Coke Company Duttis

Butler College President Butler Receives Farewell Address

President Scot Butler delivered his farewell to Butler College students and faculty on Wednesday morning. He and Mrs. Butler invited attendees to a reception honoring President-elect Garrizon and his wife. A roving aup and a complete edition of Emerson were presented to Butler by the students.

Scot Butler Butler College Butler Garrizon Emerson

Miss Atkins Recital Attracts Indiana Musicians Friday

Indianapolis singer Miss Florence At kins appears Friday night at the Propulstum recital under the First Baptist church auspices. She will be assisted by violinist Miss Bernardine Smith cellist Edward Tagelmann and accompanist Miss Care Myatt. The artist recently returned from a southern tour singing before many musicales. The Kaiser at Naples Emperor William of Germany arrived here Thursday.

Florence Gallup Atkins Propulstum Indianapolia First Baptist Church

Coffee as a cause of nervous disorders and a remedy

An advertisement claims coffee poisons the nervous system and causes ailments such as dyspepsia and heart trouble. It recommends switching to Postum and observing 10 days to see if symptoms improve, implying coffee is the root of the health issues.

General Miles on Horrors and Devastation of War

Retired Lt General Nelson A. Miles argues a congress of nations should settle major disputes rather than wars. He warns war destroys the flower of a nation’s youth, cites Crimean and Civil War costs, and urges reason and justice to prevail for lasting peace.

Gen Miles Nelson A. Miles U.S. A Newspaper Enterprise Association Congress of Nations Wir Nen

Denison meeting blocks denouncement of Goodrich and Fairbanks

In Denison the county officers meeting blocked resolutions denouncing Goodrich and Senator Fairbanks for extending terms of county officers. A committee to protect county officer interests was formed, with the Hugatian issue pending. Health board orders cleaning of boot camp refuse, tents to be burned or buried, tents disinfected. county board tasked to enforce.

Denison de Raunelbg Godrich Fairicants W. G. Teach Trensurer Tippecanoe Coun Miver Marin County McClung Juke County Willem Clark Vigo County C. J. Clark Marion County Sawkins & Smith Merri Moores William 5 Christian State Health Board Dearborn County Board of Health

Ardent Courtship Ends in Quick Divorce for Schmidt Couple

Nellie Schmidt, 19, was granted a divorce from Frederick Schmit by Judge Leathers. She described a brief yet ardent courtship of six weeks, saying they met about three times daily. The couple lived together six weeks and were separated three times in that period. Failure to provide was the grounds for the divorce.

Nellie Schmidt Frederick Schmit Leathers

Shot by spouse ends in death in Dallas bar

Dallas on March 24 reports Lillie Chase shot and killed Millie Dot, a variety actress, at a drinking resort where Mrs. Chase and Mr. Chase were present. Chase was arrested and released on $1000 bond. In Hot Springs, Abe Attell knocked out Morrin Rausch in the sixth round Wednesday night.

Dallas Tex Stra Lillie Chase Millie Dot Attel Hot Springs Ark Abe Attell Morrln Rausch

Masons plan large temple in city at new site

The Masonic fraternity plans a new temple in this city with an approximate cost of $90,000. At a recent banquet the subscription drive began after John H. Holliday spoke on the plan, raising about $4 immediately. Holliday led a push that secured $9,500 with many smaller pledges. Once half the amount is pledged, construction will start on a site to be chosen.

Masonic Fraternity John H. Holliday Holiday

Indianapolis Signs Still An Indian Pitcher Newlin

Pitcher Newlin has signed to play again with the Indianapolis club and will report for practice on March 10, according to President Ruschaupt to the Sun. Newlin played for the Indians last year and made a notable showing.

Newlin Indianapoli Ruschaupt THE SUN Indians

Flora variety abater collapse kills 13 workers in Berlin

Berlin dispatch reports a demolition accident today when the Flora variety abater being torn down collapsed. Thirteen workmen were killed and others injured in the incident. Authorities began inquiries into the cause and safety measures at the site.

Berlin

Prettiest Cat and the Ugliest Dog Are Workhouse Favorites

At the Manion county workhouse a brindle cat named Ginger and a mix breed terrier called Fawn or Tootsie top the staff’s list of favorites. Ginger, raised at the institution, has lived there ten months and bonds with night watchman Morford, while Tootsie is younger but already noted for its ugliness and affection. Ginger and Tootsie are close companions, though Ginger shows jealousy when receiving attention.

Manion County Ginger Morford Fannie Tootsie Hobby Burns Gin Tontsie

Duggins to hang for triple murder in Terre Haute

Jerry Duggins will be hanged in Terre Haute on July for the murder of three persons. A jury verdict was returned Wednesday night after six hours of deliberation. Other items note the death of Philip Manna in Kentucky from suspected poisoning and damage to the American liner New York after grounding near Cape La Hague, with repairs planned in Belfast.

Terre Haute Ind Jerry Chigeins New York Southampton Cape Lahogue France Polly Belfast

Indiana spring practice and rail crash report mix

Local notes report early practice by Indiana teams and a Westbound freight train carrying freight on the B&O line. Also covered are weather rain in Mitchell, a public meeting in Rloemington, farm land leases in Delaware County for oil, a trench collapse in Lebanon injuring a worker, and various local incidents and notices from Nola and Franklin counties.

Goshen Mitchell Calera Rloemington Court House Hix Delaware County Daniel Hoover Lebanon Collreceal Center Township Nola County Hugh Emison Vincennis J. N. Lagrange Franklin

Rushville Sailor Sought After Threatening Suicide

Wallace Johnson, a Mine-jacket on a Brooklyn ship, left on leave and traveled to a Florida town to warn of imminent death. He posted a letter from Pensacola vowing self harm, with a will naming Rushville Indiana as his home, as authorities pursue him.

Sacola Fla Wallace Johnson Ehuirer Brooklyn Johnson Thia Pensavela Wn Red Rushville Ind Aieter Hye Navi

Sir Edwin Arnold Dies in London at 72

Sir Edwin Arnold renowned author and journalist died Thursday morning in London after weeks of illness. Born June 10, 1832 in Gravesend, he served on the Daily Telegraph literary staff and authored works including The Light of Asia and other poetry and prose.

London Edwin Arnold Seriouely Gravesend Daily Telegraph Arla

Man charged with manslaughter in police court

Dr Nachar Witz and co defendants face manslaughter charges over a criminal operation said to have caused Tinnle Gray’s death. The matter was adjourned in police court to March 11.

Nachar Witz ST Lock St Madsarty Ty Dee Teelives Nurtz Lancaster Larsh Tris Tinnle Gray I Police Court

Death of Gen Morris in San Diego heralds burial in Indianapolis

Gen Thomas A Morris died in San Diego Cal at age about 100 born 1811 Kentucky He was a West Point graduate the oldest living graduate at death and long time Indianapolis water company member He served as civil engineer and chief engineer for two railways He briefly served as brigadier general in Indiana but resigned Chester Stinson and George Blovelt the boys from the Board of Children's Guardians home escaped Wednesday

Thomas A. Morris San Diego Cal Mores Indianapolis Water Company Kentucky West Point Morris Isai Gener Gov. Morton

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