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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1904

Page

3

County to Seek Funds for Flood Repairs and New Bridges

County council to discuss a possible appropriation of about 150 dollars to repair flood damages and fund new bridges over White river. The panel considers multiple spans including locations at Mordie Riveract W Michigan street and Riverside park, with free selection of bridge styles and need for surveyor help.

White River Fatt Creek Delaware @t Mordieat Riveract W. Michigan-st Riverside Park

War Department to oversee Panama Canal Commission

At a White House consultation on Monday the president and Attorney General Knox and cabinet secretaries agreed that the Panama Canal Commission will operate under the War Department, with instructions from the president and reporting to him. Gen. George Tavis named governor, power to appoint a judge of the court, and further appointments by the commission as needed. Rufus A. Lane of Massachusetts named Assistant secretary of the committee. secretary position to be filled in several weeks. Also noted are local crime reports and assorted advertisements from Washington and Richmond.

Washington White House Knox Panama Canal Missie War Department Department George Tavis Rufus A. Lane Massachusetts Comta Rica

Burglars Reported Amid Quiet City Theft Night

Burglars entered the home of G. Fimonson at 2281 N. Pennsylvania St and stole money. A separate street car incident on Washington Street at 7:48 p.m. Sunday saw Fred Schroeder lose 42 dollars and a key to a safety deposit box during a pocket-picking.

G. Fimonson Fred Schroeder N. Senate Mt Iims Washington Ste Nate

Foot and head wound in streetcar mishap

A young man named EH Gaines 21 of Swainuts street was seriously injured Monday morning at Main and Georgia streets while trying to board a street car. His face and head were crushed and he was taken to City hospital.

Gaines EH. Gaines Swainutst Ilinde and Georgis St Olty Hospital

Wedding in the police station during arrest

A Monday morning wedding occurred in the matron’s office at the police station. Rev. W. V. Wheeler officiated. The couple, Thomas Moran and Eveline Gatewood, were detained at the time and reportedly wished to marry. the ceremony took place immediately amid their custody. The case against them was disclosed.

W. V. Wheeler Revewe Mianton Thomae Moran Eveline Gatewood Keenan

Mitchell and Damages Brought Over Flooded River Bridge

President John Mitchell met with the president to discuss the strike situation in Colorado. Debley C Owens sues the city and street car company for 2007 dollars claiming flood damage from sewer backflow and a blocked stream by a bridge. Gen Groesbeck, U S Army, died in St Louis on Sunday.

Sulit Debley C. Owens Street Car Company Damas White River

Reward Offered for Arrest of Burk Shooting Suspect

Indianapolis police announce a $100 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Patrolman Hanford Burk, shot recently while on duty. Burk is in the City Hospital and conditions were described as resting Monday morning.

Indianapolis Hanford Burk Dar Burk City

Suit 10 Forfeit I. & F. Franchise

City to demand surrender of the Indianapolis & Bac ern traction franchise after repeated fines for city ordinance violations. City Attorney Warrum to file suit for collection. board of works had warned the company twice. directors plan action to oust current officers.

Indianapolis & Bacern Traction Company Warrum Duan Board of Works Hmijtse Works Board Traction Company E. Company

Negro drives four to ambush shootout in Brount County

Sunday night Bud Wilson a negro desperado decoyed four white men to a negro woman’s house and shot them all Walden and Henry Kent were fatally wounded Henry Kent dn and John Thornhill severely wounded A windmere repeating rifle was used The negro escaped but a large posse pursued and caught him he will be lynched Divorce Granted Bessie M Wright granted divorce from Ivy E Wright she says he abandoned her during typhoid fever after their child’s birth and she has had no word since

Birmingham Ala Altoona Brount County Bud Wilson Walden Henry Kent Jofn Thornhill Windemer Bessie M. Wright Ivy E. Wright Ate

Manchurian Road Liquor Foe Fosters Caution

In the Port Arthur scene discussions turn to risky talk of smuggling or evading restrictions as aging spirits are cited. The writer warns against risky souvenirs and slang aimed at evading authorities, noting personal regrets and a plan to avoid trouble while acknowledging friends in nearby Moukden.

Port Arthur Bond Alexieff Boris Haa bin Avip Moukden

Critical for Russia Wires Gen Miles Perspective

Retired Lt Gen Nelson A Miles outlines the campaign plan amid Russian positions near Vladivostak and Port Arthur. He notes river crossings on the Yalu as pivotal, sees continued skirmishing as minor, and predicts decisive war outcomes within 12 months depending on two major armies and ally support.

Sailed for Azores to Await Mediterranean Squadron

NORFOLK May 9 The United States colliera Aberenda Leonidas and Hanibal sailed Monday for Faysi in the Azores to await the arrival there of the battleship squadron en route to the Mediterranean Sea.

Norfolk United States

Smith Found Asphyxiated In His New York Room

NEW YORK May 5 E A Smith was found asphyxiated in his room. He was married Ubree dase axe.

Bluffton Indiana oil holdings sold in bulk

The Bluffton area reports the sale of large oil and gas holdings valued at $300 000. The Hanticaton light and its company, tied to JF Bip max and his mother of Indianapolis, changed hands in a Wagner on partnership. Daily production from 284 mercs at Jonses wells reached 1864 barrels. An escape from Richmod jail and hydrophobia cases noted amid oil news and Toledо oil counts.

Chicago Produce and Live Stock Market Report

The page records Chicago produce and live stock listings with prices and futures data. It lists wheat, corn, oats, and provisions futures, grain qualities, milling freight notes, and various No numbered lots with car counts and mixed grain grades.

Chicago Telal Timathy Lear

Indianapolis Livestock Receipts and Market Report May 9

Receipts 20 percent shipmunre 18 market shade lower than last week. Prices listed for cattle and calves by weight, with notes on feeders and cows. New York stocks and Chicago livestock markets included, plus Pittsburgh Cincinnati East Buffalo listings and produce prices.

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