Manly Victim Dies by Own Action Near Bedside of Daughter
A man died by his own action beside his daughter in an apparent suicide. Police investigate while neighbors recall prior troubles and a family crisis. No foul play suspected, authorities say.
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1904
Page
1
Kentucky Girl Ends Life After Long Distance Cal l
Wearied of life Pretty Olle Thomas a Kentucky maid visiting her sister in Indiana swallowed carbolic acid Tuesday night dying Wednesday after hours of agony. Her father racing from Kentucky learned she lived by long distance calls from North Vernon and Union Station and arrived to find her dead. She had bought the poison in Lebanon Indiana and will be buried near home. The article notes a Russian rumor about Chungchai tien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olle Thomas
Kentucky
Bowen Morgan
Division St
Alexander
Lebanon
Ind
Carrollton
North Vernon
Union Station
Division- BL
Grim Reaper
Rumor of Second Chung-Hai-Tien Battle Allegedly Costs
A St Peters burg Central News report cites a rumor of a second battle at Chung-Hai-Tien with Chinese theater losses claimed as 10 000 Japanese and 7 000 Russians. No confirmation exists. Another dispatch says Japanese forced Russian retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St Petersburg
Central News
Chung-Hai-Tien
Hearst Forces to Battle for Unit Rule at Democratic Conference
Democratic leaders meet in Indiana to push the unit rule forcing delegates to back Judge Alton B Parker at the national convention. Hearst factions pledge bitter fight over convention chair and delegates from Indiana. Possible nominees include Alonzo Greene Smith and Lew V. Alrey as tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton B Parker
O'Brien
G. W. Menzies
Mount Vernon
Thomas Taggart
Indianapolis
M. Ralston
Lebanon
Ilois
Indiana
Alonzo Greene Smith
Indianapalig
Slaughter of the Innocents sparks school sanitation plea
Mrs. Albert W. Holmes urged Federated women's clubs in Chicago to push for sanitary reforms in public schools. She called for 100 clubwomen to visit the Board of Education to demand safer school conditions, framing the issue as saving children’s lives. Also noted are gun club scores at Wabash and various official appointments and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Federated Women’s Clubs
Minoia
Albert W. Holmes
Kilo
Warriors From Africa Sailed To St Louis Fair Leaders
Simon-pure Ethiopians numbering 25 from seven tribes traveled to the St Louis fair under R. Douglas. They left Africa February 1 and arrived after 63 days on the road, dressed modestly in American clothes with no war adornments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
England
St. Louis
Union Station
Mrs Leah P. Ramsay Dies at 57 Years in Salem Indiana
Mrs Leah P. Ramsay aged 68 died at 11 48 a m Thursday at her residence 508 N Tilnal in Salem Indiana She was widow of William H Malott and mother of Volney T Malott president of the Indiana National Bank Survived by children Joan W and Robert C Ramsay Amanda Chaplin and Elizabeth Ritzinger Funeral at the late residence Saturday afternoon Rev Joshua Bransfield of Meridian Street Church to officiate Ramsay long affiliated with Wesley Chapel and Meridian Street Methodist Church since arriving in Indianapolis in 1887
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah P. Ramany
N. Tilnalat
Volney T. Malott
Indiana National Bank
Indiana
Carydan
John McKeown
Tecumseh
William H. Malott
Jefferson County
Kentucky
Salem
Ind
John Ramsay
John F. Ramsay
Ramsay
Joan W
Robnert C. Ra
Settled Brazil Inc. Reaches Two-Year Scale Contract
An agreement signed for two years reduces the miners and operators scale by five percent. The contract mirrors the previous year’s terms, with adjustments approved in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Man Fires at Edwin Booth in Chicago Theater
In McVicker's theater Chicago a man named Khokuk fired two shots at Edwin Booth during Richard II both misses. The assailant Lyon a St Louis dry goods clerk born 1819 resembled Booth and narrowly escaped lynching after his sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khokuk
Mark Gray Lyon
Turkish cruiser Abdel Medgid Run Ashore Near Smyrna
The Turkish cruiser Abdel Medgid, built in Philadelphia, ran ashore en route to Smyrna. Officers in charge were blamed for incompetence, and none of the American officers aboard during the sultan's test of Turkish seamanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abdel Medgid
Ramps
Philadephia
America
Smyrna
Philadelphia
Dying Dog Attack Seriously Injures Banker’s Thumb
A dangerous housepet bit and pierced the thumb of Earl Matlock, a paying teller at the Fletcher National Bank, during an attempted feeding of lard to the animal. The dog savagely snapped as it near death and Matlock needed medical cauterization to prevent further harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Matlock
Fletcher National Bank
Matlock
Barcus and Holliday Duel for District 5 Nomination
In Indiana politics the district 5 congressional race heats up as Sen. Barcus, Holliday, and Danville’s Gil Gulley compete. Rumors say Senator Barriga may accept a nomination, while Barcus favors a deadlock strategy. A public circus day in Anderson draws crowds and police attention to suspicious figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones $. Barcus
Elias Holliday
Alea Wiling
Gil Gulley
Danville
Holliday
Barriga
Barda
Fehi
Ike
Gulley
Congress Tan
Barcus
Anderson
Ind
Walence
Girl Found Safe in Muncie Jail After Alexandria Disappearance
Emma Swafford, 16, who vanished from Alexandria, was found Wednesday night in Muncie jail. Initially believed runaway, authorities later suspected foul play until the teen’s location was confirmed.
Flag Day Observance Urged by American Flag Association
The American Flag Association calls on mayors newspapers patriotic societies school operatives and patriotic Americans to observe Flag Day marking the 17th anniversary of the adoption of the state and stripes as the flag of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dans UW
United Staes
American Flag Association
Dime Savings Bank Movement Aims to Help Poor in Anderson
Miss Anna Dean secretary of the Axgettted charities launches a stamp system bank to aid the very poor of Anderson. In Indiana a petition seeks removal of John H. Mahoney as administrator of Amanda Robinson estate amid foreclosure and depreciation concerns. A. S Hein named maintenance of way superintendent for the Michigan division of the Big Four in Wabash. The Spanish club of Indianapolis invites members to a Friday gathering hosted by Miss Mary Alice Sloan at 604 N Metidian St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
Anna Dean
Churchman’s
William F. Churchman
Walker
John H. Mahoney
Amanda Robinson
Wabash
A. Sheen
Cincinnati
W. J. Kendall
Michigan
Indianapolis
Mary Alice Sloan
Metidian St
Double hanging in Allegheny County noted in Pittsburg
At the county jail yard William L. Hartsip and James Edwards were executed in a double hanging the first in Allegheny since January. Hartley killed Ernest Johnson in March and Hartley died at 10 16 after mounting the scaffold at 10 03. Edwards died about ten minutes after the start and was cut down at 10 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fittsburg
Wiliam L. Hartsip
James Edwards
Allegheny County
Mts
Harley
Ernest
Johnson
Keawardy
Clinton Banks
Hartley
Edwards
Che Eng
Tyner Case Sparks Surprise Testimony In Washington
Ha Morgan a former post office clerk testified that he authored some letters involved in the Tyner case claiming the letters cited get rich quick schemes were part of reform efforts. He said he informed post office inspectors before Tyner’s indictment and declined an inspector position after leaving the attorney general’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
May
Tyner
Ha Morgan
Post Office Department
Post Office
Fen
Calles Lipen
Attorney-General
Webik
Ralstow
Morgan
Hen Fyner
Plumbers Strike Persists As Work Resumes Sporadically
The master plumbers and the Plumbers' union have not yet reached an agreement and the strike that began Monday continues. Some employers use nonunion workers and may hire plumbers from other cities to pressure the union. Reports indicate a few union men have returned to work, with only one of the striking plumbers returning so far. Mr j Wilcox of Wilcox & Judd confirms one returnee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legan
St Wan
J Wilcox
Wilcox & Judd
Emerald birthstone rings at low May prices
J P Mullally's Diamonds and Jewelry at 28 Monument-place promotes a selection of emerald birthstone rings. The ad claims prices are extremely low and speaks of an unbeatable deal for customers seeking fine jewelry and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Mullally
Gas Explosion Demolishes Home Killing Three Near Marion
In Marion Indiana on May 5 a gas blast at the home of James M McDaniel near Marton totally demolished the residence. McDaniel and two children were fatally injured and Nya was seriously hurt as the concussion was felt for miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
James M McDaniel
Neuse
Nya. McDaniel
Worker Falls Into Molten Iron at Illinois Steel Plant
In Chicago in May, Hanry Anderson, an Illinois Steel Company employee, slipped on a hopper and fell into boiling metal. He clung to the edge as his feet burned away, then died when he plunged into the seething mass. A fellow worker fainted witnessing the horror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hanry Anderson
Iilinois Steel Company
Contest Over Directors E & E Narrowly Fought
Stockholders of the Indianapolis & Eastern Railway contest the election of directors. One slate led by Dr ROC. Light claims directors chosen, others say no meeting until May third Wednesday. Attorneys Elliott and Littleton press mandamus to seize company books. President Churchman of Capital Nations Bank says funds may be paid out until settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis & Eastern Ailway Company
Roc. Light
J. W. Chipman
Heathet of Directors
Eliot
Judge Allen Refuses to Appoint Receiver in Holt Ice Case
Judge Allen in crealt court declined to appoint a receiver for Holt Ice and Cold Storage on complaint by Henry G. Gals a stockholder. The case has run days. In another trial the Louisa Bower amith versus street car company jury returned verdict for plaintiff for 50. The jurors returned to Room 10 to answer interrogatories posed by the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Crealt Court
Holt Ice and Cost Storage Company
Henry G. C. Gals
Everal Days
Louisa Boweramith
Street Car Company
Room 2 Superior Court
Patrolman Burk Shot. Suspects Flee After Gunfight
Patrolman Hanford Burk is hospitalized with four bullet wounds after a dawn clash near James Madden’s grocery at 198 E Washington. A suspect armed with two guns fled, one arrested. another chased by Patrolman Mulvihill. Hats stolen from G A Seldensticker’s at 37 Virginia Ave follow the shooting. Jacob Baker, a printer, outruns the robbers after warning police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanford Burk
James H. Madden
Washington-st
Burk
Williamset
Matthew Sculy
Madden
G N. Areenalave
Mulvihill
G. A. Seldensticker
Virginia Ave
Jacob Baker
Baker
Weather Forecast With Thunder Showers Possible
Partly cloudy with occasional thunder showers Thursday night and Friday. No major temperature change expected. 7 am 62, noon 77, 2 pm 77. Showers and thunderstorms expected in Indiana and nearby states with southerly winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Terrell Remains Insane At Richmond Hospital
John W. Terrell of Bluffton, convicted of murder and given a life sentence, was brought to the Richmond insane hospital after being declared insane. He will be confined until his reason is recovered, then moved to the penitentiary to serve his sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
John W. Terrell
Bluffton
Richmond Insane Hospital
Wuischners
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Chunghai Tien
Yalu River
Hearst
Taggart
Hearat H
Iowa
Klinda
Wabash Gun Club
Boa
Fanning
New York
Head
Peru
Marshall
Keathaville, Ill
Beilmeyer
Chiaxa
Flinn
Barto
Clark
Keefe
W. F. Wright
Pennsylvania
James H. Worman
Three Rivers
Canada
Leo Bergholz
Dawson City
Elwood
Polo Rink
Indianapolis Water Company
Riverside Gallery
W. Washington St
Hermal
Indianapolis Water CO
FL A. W. Davis
L. P. Ramsay
Edwin Booth
Lyon
Willin
Mungie
Dime Savings Bank For the Poor People
Pittsburg
Wilson
Marton
I &E
Wash-ee
Bregeinsi Bron
Union National Bank
William J. Richards
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