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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1904
Page
8
A circus camp in Pawnee City Nebraska burned badly on May 3 killing three elephants a cage of monkeys three water buffalo two bears and several horses. Many cages were wrecked and the fire halted the season opening plan. Loss estimated at $30000 with no insurance.
D P Evans from Bowling Green starts long journey to San Francisco pushing a wheelbarrow with limited belongings while wagering on Mayor Johnson for governor. Local reports note a circus reunion with his family and a parade. Obituaries list Mrs Mary Heane, Charles M Kibler, Otto Wesamer, and John Enyder dying after illnesses and pneumonia.
Describes Russian guards with unusual uniforms and tidy appearance, noting their tall stature and short hair. Observers find the ranks orderly and striking, presenting a distinctive image to American onlookers.
A Chirag jewel dealer was swindled for 1110 worth of diamonds via a phone order using a wealthy resident’s name and address. A tray of three crescent diamonds was sent to the house, then more stones were sent as a “correction,” with a follow up payment request, before the scheme collapsed.
A girl aged 21 poured creosote on cotton to ease a toothache and swallowed enough to burn her throat. She was taken to Fresnyterign hospital in serious condition. Ambulance summoned from Presbyterian hospital after doctors failed to revive her.
In Lancaster on April 24 Prof David Jones plans to publish an annual world spelling challenge. The schoolteacher has teased English speakers by claiming to be the greatest speller. Local visitors reported a past match where Jones missed 14 words and a Kansas university professor marked 17 missed words in a dictionary during a prior visit.
The snippet mentions Bloatin outlaws, geographic features near a spring, and a claim about brownish comet mineral water with supposed medicinal properties near Deep Park. Names and full details are unclear due to distorted OCR.
John Jey Carter aged 18 and Misa Martha Leux, a St Cloud high school student, eloped from their homes on Monday morning, married at the bride's sister Mrs. Charles Yeh in Minneapolis. Parents offered no real objections beyond a possible delay until schooling finished.
Sr. D. Atwater, superintendent of the Central Union Telephone Company, led a dispute arising from a charge for long distance tolls. The controversy centered on billing practices and customer charges, highlighting ongoing tensions between the firm and patrons. The episode underscored the role of leadership in negotiating tariff disputes and safeguarding consumer interests.
The Snake spring sits about 170 feet above Deep Work, 20 miles southeast of Stroud, attracting many moccasins and water snakes from April to November. Local Wolves and wildcats inhabit nearby rock crevices, with feared proximity to nearby heathen practices.
Meh. May. When it comes to pal fishing the main thing is not to be bothered with the line. Jom owatt waits for a wind and then uses a rake to pull living fish from shallow water. Alien, Civil War veteran, rakes up 3 big bluegills in half an hour along the lake shore. If you want fish in a hurry go four miles and bring a basket.
A sensational rumor circulated Tuesday evening claiming eight Japanese destroyers and two torpedo boats were sunk by Russians at Port Arthur while the fleet attempted to bottle up the harbor. Two official telegrams arrived but verification remained uncertain at press time.
Lt J A Woodville police commissioner and his brother Detective Kizer with Patrolman Blouin raided a gambling house near the Poydras market arresting about 310 gamblers and seizing paraphernalia. The group shouted as officers entered and lights went out, but all surrendered to arrest.
At Missouri University on May 2 the sophomore class of the agricultural department forced entry to the agricultural museum. They removed two mounted specimens a white English cow and a gilt hog. The bovine piece was donated by Queen Victoria. Offenders will be suspended and prosecuted says the agriculture department.
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