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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1904

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Japanese Attempt To Land Near Niuchwang In War Dispatch

Seoul telegram reports a determined Japanese landing at Niuchwang Manchuria. It states 45 transports landed troops guns and supplies at Chi Nam Pho Korea with 15 000 Japanese in Korea. Russians report defeats at Chong Ju and battleship damage at Port Arthur amid martial law easing and flag reinstatement talks.

Rome Seoul Niuchwang Manchuria Chi-Nam-Pho Korea

Soldier 76 Strays from Home on Attempt to Work

William Alexander, 76, an old Marian soldiers’ home resident, told Indianapolis police court he sought work but drank after ten minutes and drifted off town. Judge Whallon warned him not to drink and ordered him to leave by noon. Meade Taylor acquitted of assault with intent to murder Richard Eaton after jury found self defense in a January saloon brawl.

Marion William Alexander Marian Home Whallon Indianapolis

City Nurses Restricted as Flower Mission Seeks Regular Appointments

City hospital furnishes nurses for Flower Mission tuberculosis hospital causing hardship. Flower Mission women press city to provide special nurses. Mayor Holtzman and Board of Health discuss. Fire department appoints substitutes Floyd Bolin and others and promotes Walter Faust. Otis Batley pleads guilty to drinking and is discharged. Warren Sloan granted nine days leave.

City Hospital Ueltzman Board of Health Martie Wear Holtzman Safety Board Wednesay Floyd Bolin Mbert Judd Thomas Graham Republians Walter Faust Dennis Murphy Repulicans William Kennedy Otis Batley Warren Sloan

Too Bad for Julia Work School Harry Moore Admits

In Plymouth Indiana Juvenile court on Wednesday Harry Lee Moore age 11 from Julia E Work school claimed he was too bad for the Sunday School group. Judge Stubbs approved sending him to Plainfield for petit larceny. officials hoped Work School would reform him, but he doubts it. He will be taken there Thursday.

Harry Lee Moore Julia E. Work Plymouth Ind Plainfield Harry Julia Work Stubbs Work School Work Training School

Weather forecast with showers and warmth midweek

Showers expected Wednesday night and probably Thursday with warmer temps. Early morning 46 degrees, noon 44, 2 pm 45. Winds vary across Indiana and neighboring states. Business ad snippets about planes, horse feed, Toni’s restaurant, Colonial hotel rooms, and a help wanted note appear in the same notices.

Indiana Wulschner

Husband Fined for Sitting at Home Instead of Working

In police court, Mrs. Fred Reyerlien testified her husband Fred Reyerlien of 212 S Arsenal Ave sat around the house while she worked. A witness said she paid the rent and he contributed little since their September marriage. The husband said rheumatism kept him from hard labor. Judge Whallon fined him 1 dollar and advised him to go to work.

Fred Reyerlien S. Arsenal Ave Whallon

What Became of the Cow

A north bound train struck a cow between Burnside and Fateville injuring two bystanders. Oscar Morgan, 9, and his father Norton Morgan died en route to Somerset hospital. A separate court case involves Alice Shaw accused of vagrancy after unclear street presence and a lunch plan during the night. The report also references a circuit court dispute over a property deed to Elmer Morgan.

Burnside Fateville Norton Morgin Oscar Morgan Somerset Hospital Somerset

Democratic state committee orders two state conventions

The Democratic State Committee plans two conventions this year. The first, May 12 in St. Louis, will select delegates at large to the Democratic National Convention and nominating a presidential and vice presidential ticket. The second, July after the national convention, will name the state ticket. Counties are urged to select delegates and report immediately.

Democratic State Committee St. Louis

Damaged County Bridges Repair Costs Eyed

Damaged bridges and culverts along a county road raised estimated repair costs. County surveyor Harry Klaunsman signed off on the effort, with officials indicating the bill could exceed 1250 dollars while the county faces a larger sum near 1500 dollars.

Harry Klanesman Kauss

City Clerk Fogarty Sets Single Day Fine Receipt Record

City clerk Fogarty collected 435 in fines and costs on Tuesday, a record for a day’s collections. The receipt was boosted by 26 payments from Les Unrk hardt, surety on fines against James Olson and a group of arrestees from about six months ago.

Fogarty Les Unrkhardt James Olson Tirer

Don’t Neglect a Cough: Nure for Consumption in tle

Hand, the Practical Hatter. A complete line of new hats, all the latest style unions made, prices right, Virginia-are. Wilson's Rough Cure, the beat remedy for coughs and colds, prevents pneumonia, Wilson's Drug Store, comer Hillhole and Maryland-sta.

Tle Practical Virginia-are K. K Wilson C. Wilson

Glass Workers Elect Officers In Cleveland

United Glass Workers of America elected officers in Cleveland. William Philling Jr. becomes president with R Parker of In-Glanu as secretary. Vice presidents span districts including J Smallwood of Altoona Pennsylvania Michael Webb of Altoona to Ite burg Lincoln Winner of West Virginia and Lincoln winner’s district Ernest Touilie of Indiana and West Virginia.

Glass Workers Cleveland United Glass Workers of America William Philling, Jr R. Parker In- Glanu J. Smallwood Altoona Michael Webb Iteburg Diatetet Lincoln West Virginia Qhin Ernest Touilie Indiaha Westwa

Swings For Children Exhibit At Park Board

The Park Board plans 23 new swings for exclusive use by children across city parks. An exhibit in a board room showcases a heavy iron framed swing with wire wicker seat and iron chains. It demonstrates safety and sturdiness to reassure the public.

Gente Re-Main Park Board

Family dispute over spelling in police reports shocks locals

A father and son in the private department clash over how to spell the family surname. One signs as John Low in police logs, the other as Wey Lowe in bicycle coin reports. Officers and reporters recount the disagreement and its quirky effect on records.

Prive John Low Wey Lowe Winan Lowe

Ohio Twins Enter Uncle Sam's Army in Cincinnati

Two Ohio brothers, Fred and Wiltim Dance, enlisted together in the U S Army. Born in Flamiston, they trained at a rural station before being assigned to the same regiment and camp, as described in local dispatches from Cincinnati dated March 30. Their guardian is Mrs Hamm of Flamiston.

Cincinnati Tiyrne Sharge United States Army Fred Dreall Wiltim AL Dance Flamiston

Easter Lily Famine Affects Easter Decorations in New York

New York March 30 an easterly famine affects those who regard Easter lilies as a necessary adjunct to church decoration on Easter day. For ten years the Bermuda supply of Illex has been decreasing each year and this season there will be very few of the Dinscoms Vacal florists and growers of the flowers report setbacks due to unpropitious weather but are striving to solve the problem.

New York Bermuda

Anarchist Riot Breaks Out During Reinforcement Move

In Berlin during a march of 309 reinforcements to the Lehrter station to depart for Africa rioters—an anarchist mob about 1,000 strong—blocked streets. Police escorted troops, swords flashed, barriers torn, rails and signal boxes damaged, several wounded and many arrested as unrest among Berlin's proletariat grows amid socialist attacks on colonial policy.

Herlin Tne Street Africa Occa Berlin Reichstag

Straighten the Creek Battle Delays on Northwestern Ave

Rival factions clash over proposed Northwestern avenue improvements as two petitions surface during a Board of Works meeting. W Taylor urges caution, noting Fall Creek bottoms studies and recent flood damage, recommending no upgrades until safety is ensured. The issue is referred to the Bridge Commission to craft a general city plan.

Northwesternave Board of Works Brivi Nordy Hatte Taylor Fall Creek Mr.Tayior Bridge Commission

Lexington and Indianapolis Mayors Discuss City Hall Plans

Mayor Combs of Lexington and Mayor Holtzman of Indianapolis met in Indianapolis to view street improvements and public works. No opposition appeared as Pennsylvania Street paving resolution paused for final action. Three juvenile offenders returned to reform program under Juvenile Court supervision.

Mayor Combs Lex Ington Holtzman Indianapolia Hoosier Kentucky T. A. Combs City Metals Lesington Indianapolis Nayar Holtzman Pennsylvania St Perth Sa Uys

Government Must Help Pay Final Action on Street Widening

The Board of Works approved a resolution to widen Ohio Street from 4 to 6 feet, from Delaware to the west line of Caprobay, despite protests by Flavius J. Van Vorhis and others. Critics argued residents would pay for improvements and questioned who should fund railroad and city projects. Former Attorney General Taylor contended the federal government could be taxed for street improvements. Schat of the American Brewing Co withdrew his remonstrance after hearing. The board marked the action as final.

Board of Works Flavius J. van Vorhis Onrks Ohtost Ihg Delawarest Capriol Ay Tobady Dr. van Verhis Joseph C. Schat American Brewing Company Schat Pennsylvania-st Meritlawest Taylor Joseph Schat van Vorbis

Board Honors Police Fire Service For Flood Aid

At Wednesday meeting the Board of Safety adopted resolutions praising police and fire members for service during floods. It commended citizens who helped and noted Shert Metzger and others who aided sufferers and assisted in saving lives and property.

Board of Safety Shertt Metzger Ufo

Hogriever in Line for Baseball Return

Hogriever, nicknamed Hoggie, has arrived after a long delay and seeks a baseball contract with Indianapolis management. He met with Manager Phillips on Wednesday to negotiate figures and friends expect a signing, despite higher pay demands.

Hogriever Hoggie Wemrsday Vseball Indianapoli Phillips

Vision of dead relatives seen by dying Mary Preston

In St Louis a vision report states Mrs. Mary Preston 76 saw in heaven her mother and two children long dead before death. The case contrasts with a railroad wreck verdict where Orla A Woody received 3000 for a fractured rib. Woody, a mail clerk between St Louis and Indianapolis, sought 10000 for alleged assault.

BT. Louis, Mo March Mary Preston Tuer Gay Orla A. Woody Woody G. Louis Indianapolis

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