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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1904
Page
2
Two armed robbers seized Rufus Diekman the night cashier at Kinsley’s restaurant opposite the new post office on Adams street Chicago late Monday morning and obtained about $100. The night watchman was also threatened during the robbery. The outlet is described as one of the best in Chicago.
George Bridwell 1447 Enehshawe died of typhoid fever Sunday afternoon at L8 Pierson's home. his remains will be brought to the city for burial. Separately, George Mancheuli, AM Ehgood, was found asleep in the Occidental hate building Sunday night after running away from home, expressing he would rather be a tramp.
Subscriptions totaling 11000 were collected for the Winc oha technical Institute on Saturday with Dean Stanley Coutter and the tutor committee taking charge. Arrests are reported for a lockkeeper Mary T. Marrefl on Sunday night amid an ongoing Shelbyville inquiry. Charlie Taylor is described as a Shelbyville resident. Myre roll was processed in Shelbyville and released on bail.
May Twenty four Jews were arrested as leaders of an illicit meeting at Durlescht. They were sentenced to imprisonment for two months, with terms set in one of two months.
The local YWCA and state YMCA committees discuss funding and cooperation with St Louis societies to guard girls from immoral trafficking. Embezzlement charges surface against Harry Owen with suspected theft from a Western brokerage firm.
Prepared for warm weather, a catalog offers light weight garments in balbriggans halben mercerized Jisles silkine and pure silk. Separate garments and union suits showcased with fancy and plain halbriggan twenty to thirty drawers priced at $1.00 each. Hen-Ben's French halbuggen $0.75 to $1.00. Union suits in blue black and champagne $1.00. Superior mercerized union suits glove fitting $2.00 to $2.60.
Detroit May 9 report covers George Harter wounded during arrest and failed escape from a hospital. Catherine Dorman, 28, drowns after mule accident near a bridge while driving with sisters and son. Prof E B Powell of Oxford University dies suddenly. Edward A Gor, attorney and promoter, shoots himself. body found at his home.
A dense list of births, marriages, and deaths appears with scattered addresses and names such as Pearl Mosier and Mrs Hulda White. The fragmentary item also notes building permits and repairs on numerous streets, including Jefferson Avenue and New York Street, with varied dollar amounts and porch projects.
The body of E L Wentz, a young Philadelphia mine owner, was found lying face down near Big Stone Gap after he disappeared September 14 near Kelly View. No marks of violence observed. a post mortem is planned to determine if foul play occurred.
Prince Pu Tun will tour several homes in St Louis amid a plan to meet prominent local residents. In a prior talk he said Ure sought pride in birth, and he will observe Americans at their plain home sites during his stay in the city. Louise Conley case noted with police action and a search for Cantey.
A clever young man sold urged yards of material to numerous women in Mand 10 North-ride at reduced prices. He claimed to be from Ireland with a stock of genuine Irish goods and offered ten-yard lots at quoted rates, preying on shoppers in the fashionable district.
Labor tension grows as firms plan to hire replacements for striking journeymen in Cincinnati and Columbus this week. Both employers and strikers hold firm, signaling a prolonged dispute. Dr J M Rhodes intervened during a brawl between husband and Frick. both Frick and Colvert arrested.
Indiana physicians ask the next legislature for an appropriation to establish a laboratory and cover operating expenses to make effective the pure food law. They urge support to enforce consumer protections and ensure compliance with the enacted statute.
A mother recounts an 18 month old boy who drank carbolic acid from a trunk bottle and burned throat and stomach. Doctors saved him after two months of distress. He improved after switching to Grape-Nuts, which became his sole food, and he recovered fully. The story promotes Postum and Grape-Nuts, citing doctors Eddy and George Gale of Newport and Battle Creek, urging readers to consult the little book The Road to Wellville.
Reports confirm Russians are evacuating Niuchwang and Feng-Wang-Cheng as Japanese forces tighten hold along the Yalu. Russian losses mount, with casualties including many killed or wounded. Meanwhile telegraphic efforts and tense diplomacy swirl around Abdul Hamid and access through the Dardanelles.
London dispatch says Russia will not press a charge over Japan for the Feb Chemulpo and Port Arthur attacks. Baron Hayashi told Lord Lansdowne that Japanese cables showed Russia planned to attack Sasebo with the Port Arthur fleet on Feb 13 without a war declaration. Count Benckendorf protested, but Lansdowne said Russia had similar plans and was forestalled by Japan.
London May 2 Seoul correspondent for Reuters reports a Russian force of unknown strength crossed the Yalu river and entered Korea.
The Mothers' club of colored schont 24 will provide clothing for needy children at the school. Many pupils have been forced to leave due to parental poverty, prompting the effort to assist.
The colored Odd Fellows joined Indianapolis members in the Thanksgiving service at Bethel A M E church after a street parade. A $5,000 mortgage tied to the College Ave chapter church was burned during the morning service.
A political brief notes that observers expect a pole or leverage to be required to manage Democratic opposition in upcoming negotiations. Analysts cite party fragmentation and voting dynamics, with debate centering on leadership strategy and procedural moves.
The Democratic state convention next Thursday will pit Parker and Hearst factions in two major fights. Credentials and unit rule battles loom as Hearst partisans seek to curb Parker strength, while Parker backers push to instruct delegates. Monza Greene Smith of Indiana to chair, with Hearst aides promising even-handed conduct.
Buffalo native Eugene Bratton has been sent from England to arrange a bout between Terry McGovern and Jabez White. Stratton, White’s representative, says White aims for a 330 pound ringside match and a long fight, possibly in San Francisco. White’s ties to England and Buffalo are noted. A separate report notes Clay Morrison’s arrest for assault and the assassination of Supt. Frankel at a Persian printing plant.
Washington May 9 The agricultural department reports that copper sulphate in water may destroy cholera and typhoid bacteria aiding new sanitary efforts for the Panama Canal project. Officials plan tests by canal commission to assess the remedy amid ongoing health measures. Porch straw seats advertised by People's Outfitting Co. available in Washington street listings.
An old ad page promotes Mr Winslow's Soothing Byau for teething soothing gums and reducing colic, priced at 1.25 dollars. It lists Michigan City round trip 1.25 by Lake Erie & Western with May 15 Sunday departure, and a separate 6:90 a.m. special train. Also features Children’s garments and world maps offers, plus carpets and Brussels goods from People’s Outfitting Co. at 133-05 W. Washington St.
Prince Pu Lun imperial Chinese commissioner to the world’s fate sat for three hours in his Washington University apartments listening to piano selections by Charles Kunkel including a rag-time piece which pleased the prince. Admission figures for the first six days of the world’s fair in St Louis show 10 708 total with 72 221 free admissions. other notes exclude workmen passes. Santa Fe serves notice to 67 striking machinists in Topeka warning they will be barred if not return. strike spread fears in the Kansas City area.
In Tibet on May 3 forces whipped Tibetans from their positions after fierce fighting. British troops led by Capt Bethune suffered four dead and twenty wounded. Estimated Tibetan casualties run into thousands, with about two thousand reported killed.
Four masked men robbed passengers at the Frisco depot in Baxter Springs Kansas. They also took 80 from the agent and 0 from a conductee as trains waited.
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