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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1904

Page

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Democratic State Convention Chooses Chair and Parker Slate

Alonzo Greene Smith of Indianapolis will be chosen permanent chair over James McCabe of Williamaport, Hearst candidate. The Parker slate including John W. Kern, Benjamin S. Shively, Gilbert V. Menzies, and Wm. Hejan will be elected delegates at large to the St. Louis national convention. Delegates at large and district delegates will be instructed to vote for Judge Alton S. Parker as president and to vote for Parker as a unit.

Alonzo Greene Smith Indianapolis James McCabe Williamaport Hearst Parker John W. Kern Benjamins Shively South Bend Gilbert V. Menzies Mount Vernon Wm. He Jan Lawrenceburg Alton 5. Parker New York Judge Parker Hearst Democrate Marion County Holtzman Henry Warrum Cometimad Michel Shea Thing Dfplt Warrum Enedelopaire J.B. Bell Wow Spikcer Holtsman Amai Kesey Seatelot

Indiana Political Storm as Hearst Forces Rise

Indiana eyes intensify over Parker Hearst clash with Roosevelt suggest a GOP sweep and party fracture. Rumors claim a Parker dominated convention could split Hearst delegates, while Indiana advantages loom for Parker and New York already backs him amid bitter dispute.

Ten in Indiana farmers one to a mechanic and one merchant

The jury panel in a local Indiana case includes ten farmers one mechanic and one merchant. The court adjourned to allow Judge Downey to attend a Democratic convention in Rising Sun Indiana. The report notes the Willobservation in a separate probate matter and lists various local business notices and ads.

Rising Sun Ind James Gillespie Myron Barhout Bebe Seward Elizabeth Gale James Linwney Kecole Dixon North Vernon Robert Lllespie

Reinforcements Mobilizing Amid Front Tensions in Russo Japanese War

A May dispatch from St. Petersburg reports Russia preparing more troops for front lines as mobilization accelerates. The Japanese may push toward Mukden while Port Arthur remains at risk, with generals Kurt and Kadoloi driving forces south of the Taku to press toward Mutelen as authorities order rapid deployment.

Mukden ST. Petersburg Port Arthur Petershitrg Ruseia Ge. Kirtonatkin Harhin Alpen War Department Munchieia Sern Arnis MD Army Corpe Viate Kurt Kadai Tahu Wu Joly Mutelen

May Abandon Liao-Yang

London reports a Paris dispatch stating no engagement between Russia and Japan at Shao-Tong where Tromsians were to stand. Kuropatkin plans evacuation of Liao-Yang and retreat toward Mukden if strategic needs dictate, with analysts noting that greater distance from the enemy may complicate Japanese movements as days pass.

London Paris Shao-Tong St | Petrinburg Anys Kuropatkin T4ao-Yang Mukder

Splendid Arrangements For Covering Famous Gillespie Murder Trial

The Sun promises rapid, accurate reports of the Gillespie murder trial from Rising Sun. Scripps-Meb McRae wires link Rising Sun to Aurora and onward to the association’s offices. A staff of court beat reporters will relay key developments as the case unfolds.

OO Dewe TNE Sun Gillespie SUN

Weather Brief Sees Tempt Rise Across Bridges

Tuesday night into Wednesday brings rising temperatures with a midmorning reading near 50 degrees and noon around 58. No precipitation reported. Forecast expected calmer winds and mild conditions through the day.

County Council Appropriates for Bridges and Flood Repairs

The county council voted unanimously to raise funds by selling bonds totaling 8500,000 for bridge construction and flood repairs. Bridges planned for Riverave Mortis Street and Emmericheville will be funded, with commissioners to decide bridge types. The total need is about 675,000 for bridges and 175,000 for flood-related replacements.

A. H. Nordyke Nordyke & Marmon Company Riverave Mortis At W. Michigan-st Emmericheville

Inaccurate Tokyo reports claim Russian gains and Japanese threat

A May dispatch from Tokio notes Koreans possibly cutting a Japanese telegraph north of Hank-Wong, with 300 Russians arriving in Tokio after being captured at the Yalu. Other items report failed plots against Kronstadt, potential gunboat dispatches to protect Americans, and a Sichuan-Manchuria action where Russians reportedly withdraw under pressure from Japanese forces.

Tokio Windon Central News Hank-Wong Keres Yalu

Fire destroys Lafollette business district in Tennessee

A major fire in Lafollette, Tennessee, wiped out the town’s business section on Tuesday. About 30 buildings burned, with estimated losses around 270000 dollars and roughly 9 million dollars in insurance coverage. The Cumberland Inn started the blaze, the first building to go up in flames.

Knoxville Tenn Lafollette Cumberland Inn

Airship Sailed Over Upland and Vicinity

Marion Indiana May 1 Farmer Jack Ferguson and machinist inventor William Alagret claim a secret year long project completed. The airship reportedly flew last Friday rising to nearly 1000 feet then returned to its starting point and settled into its building. They plan to take the craft to St Louis for an airship contest and refuse to disclose motive power or details.

Marion Ind Jack Ferguson Farmer Wiliam Alagret Upland Mage Fergueon Alaxree At. Louis

Prince Pu Liu to Visit U S Factories in Apolis

Prince Pu Lin plans a May 3 visit to Encaustic tile works and Sillily Drug Company plant in Apolis, with expectations to tour other manufactory sites if time allows. Secretary Hoover invites manufacturers to send print and illustrated material for the prince to take home.

Prince Pu Lin Sillily Drug Company Inekina Apolis Hoover Hth Hin

Big Four Schedule Special Train For Convention

The Big Four announces a special train for a national convention starting May 1. The event will assemble key members and wives, with a parade of notable sites and a guided view of traffic routes and points of interest during the journey.

BIG Four

Ground broken for new university addition site

Ground breaking took place Tuesday for the United Brethren College development south of unity, the new University Heights district. County commissioners approved the plat for the addition, located east of Garfield Park.

United Brethren Ealege University Heights Garfield Park Wuisennern

Mayor Holtzman Appeals for Bridges to Boost Fire Safety

Mayor Holtzman urged the county council to provide funds for repairing roads and building bridges over White River. He warned that without adequate bridges large city areas lack fire protection despite a strong fire department. The council met in special session to consider bridge funding, bond plans, and engineering surveys, with debate over interest rates and legal feasibility.

Holtzman White River Bridge and Stream Commsson Cheples C. Brown Wilken Allraenes

Bat Faced Tramp Roams for Help and Scare at Residence

A blustery tramp with a bat like appearance visited a Woodruff place woman at an early hour, demanded something, and frightened her. She closed the door and he left after a quarrel. Police are seeking the man described as leathersome and bold.

Woodruft Amin Thor

Madstone Used in Ivy Poisoning Case at Cambridge

In Cambridge a New Castle madstone was applied to Mrs Otto Huddiraen of Puletta after ivy poisoning. The stone clung to the affected areas but the outcome remains uncertain as the experiment is new. Mrs Fluddieston is prostrated by the ivy's spread.

Cambridge New Castle Otto Huddiraen Puletta Fluddieston

Secret move on Berlin amid Polish mobilization claim

In the Prussian diet debate on Polish oppression, Interior Minister Hammerstein warned that Poles worldwide are secretly forming an army to destabilize Poland from Germany Russia and Austria. He described the alleged Polen mobilization in Chicago as a threat to the German empire.

Berlin Prussia Yeovinel Hammerateln Kingdom Poland Palex Chicago Germany Ruswa Avakia Hammerstein Polen

Shooting at Martinsville leads to alleged contract dispute

In Martinsville Indiana around 6 10 p m Mondas Charles Fontaine fired three shots at William El Wim a carpenter contractor for whom Fontaine had been working The first two shots struck near the head and back while a third hit a veranda post The incident arose from a dispute over a wager and Wilson s contracts.

Martingville Martinsville Ind Mondas Charles FE Fontaine Wiliam EL Wim LaPontaine Watsons Wilson TaFaninine

Fire escape funding urged for city hospital work

Dunn Tuesday recommended to the council an appropriation for construction of fire escapes at the city hospital. To Be Married. Mr and Mrs Hoffmelr, 1672 Roosevelt Ave, announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Alice McCaw, to Walter Andia on June 1.

Gite Cnntratier Dunn Ane MD. Hoffmelr Roquevelt Ave Alice McCaw Walter Andia

Navy to test turbine ships against reciprocating engines

Navy plans three scout ships with two turbine powered and one reciprocating engine variant for competitive testing to determine turbine suitability for naval use. Bureau of Steam Engineering oversees the investigation while awaiting completion of ships. Also a brief anecdote on Judge Alton J. Parker noting his reserve nature and a light courtroom joke about a deaf attorney and a judgment of elementary law.

Navy Navy Department Bureau of Steam Engineering Judge Parker Alton J. Parker Lis

Potato Alcohol a Cheap Fuel Detailed in Germany

The article describes potato alcohol being rapidly developed in Germany to provide fuel for heat, power, and transport. It notes Germany produces millions of tons of potato starch and uses remaining starch for alcohol to run motors, lighting, and baking. Alcohol vapors are used like gas in lamps, with widespread district applications.

Germany

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