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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1904

Page

2

Cold Coffee For The Girls In Government Printing

W M Miller assistant superintendent of the bindery division faces new trouble as women workers at the government printing office protest his ban on heating coffee during lunch. He says the policy saves the government 25 dollars monthly and lowers fire risk. The women choose cold coffee or buy from nearby restaurants.

Washington W. A. Miller Government Neiiting Roosevelt United States Miller

Smokeless coal on the horizon from French report

United States consul at Nantes reports a new firm aims to fuel production from coal dust and oil using a secret process that renders the fuel absolutely smokeless. If practical, it would benefit Pittsburgh and other smoketight cities and be valuable to navies by eliminating smoke signatures at sea.

B. H. Ridgely United States Nantes France Pittsburg Cleveland Cincinnati

Cuban cutters seize American schooner Irene off Bahia Honda

Cuban cutters near Havana report capturing the American schooner Irene while she claimed to fish the Bahia Honda sponge route. The captain says she loaded at Isle of Pines and was bound for Key West after water stops. the ship was hit by gunfire and damaged. Senator Dick planted a tree in Senator Hanna's name at the botanical gardens. Hanna had promised to plant it himself but died before he could.

Havana Irene Bahia Honda Isle of Pines Key West Washington Senator Dick Senator Hanna Hanna William BR. Smith

May Day strikes hit multiple trades across cities

May Day strikes spread through Springfield carpenters New York wagon makers five hundred Chicago picture frame workers quit painters in Cambridge and Waltham Banta Fe railway 6.90 marchinists strike Boston Chicago bakers open shop policy Youngstown carpenters idle as contractors block raises Builders association Oklahoma City declare open shop big strike expected.

Springfield Mass New York Chicago Cambridge Waltham Maas Oraerea Boston Youngstown Assoreration OK City

Roosevelt meets leaders on Republican convention plan

President Roosevelt hosts a White House discussion with Aldrich Spooner Hale Lodge Allison Hemenway and Cortelyou about Chicago platform and campaign leadership. No decision was reached on who will chair the Republican committee.

Washington Chicago Republican Committee White House Roosevelt Aldrich Spooner Hale Lodge Allison Fratz Connecticut Canton Hemenway Cortelyou

Watched Dance of Head Hunters at World’s Fair

A congressional committee touring the Philippine reservation at the exposition observed Igorrote head hunters perform a rapid native dance. Philippine constabulary drills and a constabulary band played patriotic tunes as Washington visitors watched with interest. The House panel returned to Washington on Sunday night while the Senate group remained until Tuesday.

ST. Louis Congressional Committee Philippine Constabulary Washington Congressional Exposition Grounds House Senate

Police Sergeant's Wife Ready to Shoot Burglar Ends Stand

A burglar tried to force entry at 119 Butler Ave Irvington on Saturday night. Mrs. Crane awakened by a barking dog grabbed a revolver and waited in the dining room as the intruder approached the window. He fled when seen or startled by the dog. The next morning neighbor George Pfeiffer reported his home robbed with $230 taken.

Sergi Leonard Crane Butler Ave Irvington

Buggy Accident Injures Four on New York Street

Mr and Mrs J. 45 Studer and Blanche Mrs E Thomas, of 337 N Liberty, were thrown from a buggy on New York Street near University Park Sunday evening. They drove a blind horse when a chuckhole broke an axle. The horse dashed into a high fence around the new federal building then across the park. All occupants were thrown into the street. Mrs Trader received the most serious injuries and was treated at Dr McCulloch’s office before being taken home.

Trader B. McCulloch Pennsylvania

Grocers in Session at National Retailers Convention

SAN FRANCISCO May 2 Delegates from every state and territory attend the National retail grocers association annual convention at Mechanics pavilion with about 2000 delegates and friends. Mayor Schmitz welcomed them as C R Lett of Chicago delivered the annual address outlining issues affecting wholesaler retailer relations and the retail trade.

Grocers San Francisco National Retail Grocers’ Association Mechanics” Pavilion Schmitz C. R. Lett Chicago Iis

Labor Day Committee Organized by GIantons Delegates

Delegates from GIantons organized the labor day committee on Sunday. Officers elected include M. T. Butler as president Merry Friedman as vice president Frank Proden as secretary and J. W. Mudden as treasurer.

Giantons M. T. Butler Merry Friedman Frank Proden J. W.mudden

Mission Church Dedicated in Emmanuel Baptist Gathering

The Emmanuel Baptist Church on Churchman Avenue was dedicated on Sunday with three services held. Sufficient funds were pledged to clear the 700 dollar debt on the building.

Mianion The Emanual Baptist Church

Sir Thomas Says He Was Robbed

Philadelphia May 2 Aboard the American steamer Friesland John Sheehey was arrested on a charge of embezzlement. He acted as agent for Sir Thomas Ippton, the yachtsman and tea merchant, with the total alleged loss claimed to exceed 50 000 dollars. He admitted being the man wanted and was taken to Moyamensing prison.

Philadelphia John Sheehey Sir Thosipton Sheehey Limerick Ireand Sir Thomas Mayamensing Jam Ter Friesland

Russian Sailors Scarce Praised Yet Capable Under Proper Officers

The article argues Russian sailors have accomplished little since the war began, blaming leadership rather than the men. It notes the average sailor may be below the Japanese, and questions what they could achieve if properly commanded.

Father and Son Seek Congress From Montana

Butte, Mont May 2 Montana may furnish the country with the spectacle of a father and son in congress one in the senate and the other in the house This will rekindle if the plans of his friends are successful and William A Clark Jr is selected representative in November His father the millionaire senator from Montana has two more years to serve in the upper house Young Clark is ambitious for the nomination to fall on the democratic ticket He is 26 years old.

Butte Mont Montana Congress Senate House William A. Clark, Jr Young Clark Ucket

Wealthy 18 year old heiress linked to Utah mine family

Miss Louise Grace Emery, age 18, and Sunday, in Salt Lake City, received title to an estate valued at 4 million dollars. Daughter of A B Emery, an early Silver King mine proprietor, her wealth attracted repeated marriage offers though kept secret. Senator Thomas Kearns shows interest in the Park City mine.

Salt Lake City Utah Louise Grace Emery Miss Emery Misa Emery A. B. Emery Silver King Park City Thomas Kearns

Motorman Faints After Streetcar Accident

Philadelphia motor man collapses after a streetcar incident when he believed a fatality occurred. A passerby describes a joke and dummy placed on the track, leading to the crash and the operator's collapse. The event occurred in Philadelphia on May 2.

Philadelphia

Revolver Incident at Rockefeller Bible Class

A seedy former Methodist minister challenged John D. Rockefeller at his Bible class in New York on May 2. He carried a loaded revolver, was restrained by classmates and Detective Tinker sat beside him. Rockefeller ordered an investigation to determine if the man could be helped.

New York John D. Rockefeller Tinker Rockefeller R. P. Johnston

Delaney Arrested at Bedside of Bride in Hotel Room

Philadelphia dispatch reports John A. Delaney 28, formerly of St Louis and Baltimore, arrested after a hand to hand struggle at his bride Mies Delaney’s bedside in the Hanover hotel. Detectives found burglary tools and weapons in his room and breadwarrant from Baltimore for forged checks. Delaney claims he did it to fund his wedding. relatives took his wife back to Baltimore. Also noted: International AME Church quadrennial conference opens in Chicago with 500 delegates and 2,000 workers. Gov Yates and Mayor Harrison slated to speak.

Philadelphia Hanover Hotel John A. Delaney St Louis Baltimore Mies Delaney Delaney Lst St. Louis Washington New York City Tas Trans Chris von der Ahe A. M. E. Church Chicago African Methodist Episcopal Church Yates Harrison

Miss Leonora Stephenson Returns Home After Missing Night

Miss Leonora Stephenson, 28, reported missing after Sunday services at Fletcher Place church, returned home about 3 a m Monday. Family frightened by her sudden absence, her mother and brother declined comment, saying she was safe with friends but could not reach them by telephone. The brother serves as church treasurer and was ill Sunday, causing Miss Stephenson to oversee collections.

Leonora Stephenson Fletcher-place Church

Woman in White Cross Halts Traffic in Buffalo

A woman carrying a large white cross blocked Main Street traffic in Buffalo on a Sunday afternoon armed with a bicycle. Father Kennedy and St Patrick’s priests restrained her and she was taken to the rectory. A doctor declared her insane. She claimed to be Mary Lutt, three years old, crying that the Sabbath should not be violated. The motorman warned her off the track. she insisted she would be killed. She accused workers of a godless corporation of killing her by enforcing Sunday labor.

Buffalo Main St Kennedy St. Patrick's Church Mary Lutt Stan Nevr

Dreamed of buried treasure near Beattytown I a dream

John Lonebrunner of Beattytown reports a dream that revealed a buried treasure spot. He dug to about three feet and found gold coins dated 1701 to 1709 valued at $1.50 American, plus a $2 galenas coin. French buried treasure from 1743 may be worth about $15,000 in premiums. He plans to display the find at the St Louis exposition. Hood's Sarsaparilla restores appetite after illness.

Springfield John Lonebrunner Beattytown Mt Os Sterebrunner St. Louis

Old Nurse for Children Adverts and World Map Feature

An old newspaper item advertises Mrs Winslows soothing syrup for teething with claims it calms pain and cures wind colic at twenty five cents a bottle. Also promotes a heavy paper map of the world with details on Far East regions and a small advertising note for The Sun newspaper readers to try its unused services.

Trans-Siberian Railway Japan China Manchuria Korea Far East W. RB. Kniskern P. T Chicago & Northwestern R'y Chicago, Il

Death of Oliver Jones Soldier in Plainfield

Oliver Jones, an old soldier and member of the Seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry, Gen. Harrison's regiment, died suddenly of heart disease in a Myery stable at 319 W Washington. Dust from Plaintt itand blew as he stepped out. Undertaker Tutewller's will handle the remains. relatives notified.

Oliver Jones Plainfield Myery Washinctonrt Sovenneth Indiana Volunteer Infantry Harrison

New Treatment a Success in Neuralgic Case

Midh. May 2. A new treatment for trifectal neuralgias has been used successfully at the university hospital. Dr. Charles Nancrede, professor of surgery, injected agmic acid into the affected nerve after a small incision, with apparently perfect results.

Ann Armor Midh Chas. 1 Nancrede

New Internes at Work In Dispensary Staff

The new internes at the dispensary are Drs. M. C. Hawley J. G. Hoover H. H. Heinrichs and I. A. Reed all graduates of the Central college of whystelana and surgeons Supt Lohrman enforces a rule requiring three of the four interns to be on duty from 6 to 12 p m Sundays added.

M. C. Hawley J. G. Hoover H. H. Heinrichs I. A. Reed Central College of Whystelana and Surgeons Supt. Lohrman

Lost Boy Georgie Mancourt Located After Police Hold

A five year old boy named Georgie Mancourt was found wandering near treats on a Sunday and taken to the police station until his parents could be located. He said he lived on Eagiest and that his father worked all night. Police later located his parents, who live in Terre Haute and had visited the city.

Georgie Mancourt Terre Haute

woman throws children into lake in Cleveland case

A Cleveland mother reportedly threw her three children into the lake on a Sunday afternoon and then jumped in herself. All five were rescued. authorities believe the mother may be mentally unstable.

Lake Cleveland Caroline Volaman

Insolvency Notice in Estate of Eton O Leary

In the Marina jurisdiction court in Indiana the estate of Eton O Leary deceased was found insolvent after a petition by the administrator showed insufficiency to cover debts and liabilities. Creditors are notified to file claims for allowance. dated April 9 1904 at Indianapolis Indiana, WM E Davis Clerk.

Eton O'Leary Marina Eireurt Sala Sab Court Witners Indianspojs Indiana Wm.e Davis

Terre Hante and Surrounding Rail Text From Fragmentary OCR

Fragmented OCR notes mention Terre Hante Mattoon and multiple locations including Kankakee and Lafsyette with times like 5:00 pm and 5:18 pm. Mentions of Bloomington, Champaign, Logansport, and nearby towns appear with unclear context. No coherent event or action is discernible.

Terre Hante Mattoon Leuk Andwer Terre Manta Sativan Ara Way Tafavette Kinkakee Abbago Rankaxa and Way Lafsyette Colfsie Logansport Peora Ray Champaign Ang Vindicates Dei

Sonu SOs 3 10 rat0 11333 3342 tindo 113140 303

A fragmented OCR snippet shows mixed tokens and numbers including names Pete and tindo with unclear context and no coherent news event. The readable part mentions Pete and several numeric strings. The record preserves surface details without added facts.

Indianapolis to Shalbyville Transit Schedule Fragment

Fragmented OCR item mentions Indy routes from Washing and Meridjad streets to Birbyville rag store corner and local pharmaceutical blocks. References a time card with dates in April 74 1003 and a Saturday event starting at 5 a.m. or 11 a.m. with unclear location names and times. Requires readable details but conveys transportation and event timing in a damaged text.

Indianapolia Shalbyville Meridjad Oh P Indianapolis Birbyville Comer Kington Pevuesivenias Atréete Kustey Pharmsey Baturday Sundat Pisa

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