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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1904
Page
1
County officials narrow a large applicant pool for open positions, selecting a small group for final interviews. The process emphasizes merit and residency requirements as candidates await the next steps in the hiring cycle.
Amid a legal shift, both Republican and Democratic county committees plan legislative conventions within weeks. Key offices listed include prosecutor Charles Benedict, treasurer Oliver Ensley, and coroner candidates. Negley withdraws from prosecutor race citing cost. Benedict seeks nomination by acclamation.
President W E Stone of Purdu n University met in Indianapolis with William Fortune to plan Prince Py Lun’s visit. The Autombite club of Indiana will host the guest. A Lafayette public reception is planned Tuesday evening. The prince will inspect the university next morning before returning to Indianapolis.
Aledcoms Pianita seeks recovery from six insurance companies for fire damage totaling seven thousand dollars tied to pumping station near Elwand. Davis, Garfield, jailed for shooting his wife Cecil via Fray, faces reformatory custody after conviction. Local merchants advertise dish pans, silverware and furniture at reduced prices in brief notices.
Springfield March 1. At Wat a m the state Republican convention opened with Speaker Cannon restoring order after a 30 minute uproar between the Yates Lowden factions. Delegates to the national convention were instructed for Roosevelt with Hitt commended for the co presiden tial nomination. Ballots show Yates leading in governor contests, while Lowden Hamlin struggle.
Friday night brings showers and cooler air, followed by a Saturday with fair conditions, as temperatures rise from 64 at 7 am to 66 by noon and 2 pm. Northwest winds expected with unsettled weather across Indiana and neighboring states. In legal notices, Boarding House Keeper Mary Saylor sues for board due from Harry Largent and William Wright, with claims of 8.50 for one week and 10.50 for three weeks across two firms, Parry Manufacturing and Big Four Tilhead Company. Abeel case reports James N. Abeel convicted of forgery, sentenced to Elmira Reformatory for 14 months to five years. Mayor Holtzman may back an operation for city improvement, awaiting cost estimates from Dr. Spencer and Armstrong creamery association. Advertisements for steel bread pan and ironing board.
Prisoner Jack Hyob, age 20, on the run from a sentence due to end Sept 30, dodged guards near Massachusettes Avenue and North Street. He eluded pursuers by leaping onto a streetcar, prompting a chase by Supt Shaw and officers Ankins and Duncan as they followed several cars until misidentifying a different vehicle on College Avenue. The escape continued after another car was believed to be the suspect’s ride, with authorities unsure which streetcar Hyob boarded.
A remarkable prisoner died in the penitentiary after ten terms since 1892. Long, born near Venice in Butler county, was educated but restless. He became an evangelist and used revivals to lure victims, stealing horses from stables after evening services, earning multiple sentences including life for habitual crime. Though long hidden, he was eventually arrested and imprisoned.
Turkish forces have burned villages throughout the Bassoun district of Armenia and killed inhabitants. The French, Russian, and British ambassadors sent consuls to Eryuan to try to halt the destruction and bloodshed. Officials could not give exact counts of dead or burned but report a sweeping action by the Turks.
May 18 report that torpedo boat No 43 from Japan was destroyed while removing mines near Kerr Bay north of Port Dalny. Seven sailors killed and seven injured. Other dispatches recount Russian contact with Korea and war theater activity, including torpedo and mine operations and bombardment efforts near Kerray.
An Indianapolis firm received the contract to pave Highland avenue with brick and connect the east and west segments with a 1m foot offset near Michigan street. Requisition papers mention Kid Kelley Will Come and William Brody of Terre Haute, held on burglary and grand larceny charges. Gov. Durbin approved the cases Friday, and Detective Smith was assigned to pursue the alleged fugitive.
Prof. A C Shortridge former Shortridge high principal is expected to be named justice of the peace for Warren township by county commissioners to fill the vacancy caused by FB Pentecuat s death. London May The ordinance admitting Chinese labor to South Africa was signed by Foreign Minister Jane and the Chinese ambassador on Friday.
Indiana state attorney declares a major scandal will unfold at the Gillespie murder trial in Riggin Bun. The proceedings begin with opening statements by Harry McMullen as jurors and spectators fill the courthouse. Witnesses describe the night of the shooting and family entanglements surrounding Elizabeth Gillespie.
The famous Gentry brothers bring a grand show to town with a daily street parade. About 730 ponies and 1,400 dogs headline a vast menagerie including elephants camels zebras and monkeys. The weeklong engagement opens Monday with matinees at the Aixteenthent and Caplinlave venue.
Port Dalny described as a modern Russian port city built at immense cost with docks, piers, warehouses, and rail lines. The note cites its strategic purpose as a major eastern emporium, its protection by ice-free seas, and extensive harbor works including dry docks. The piece also mentions Port Arthur nearby and daily labor force estimates. A separate note states Captain Dreyfus’ cousin has been appointed chief of the cabinet in the war ministry.
Amethyst favorite in Paris is noted as the l late Queen Isabel of Boaty to be sold in Paris. Bayonne reports no arrest signs and no house numbers. Don Louix Felippe, crown prince of Portugal, may visit St Louis. Trague town council bans dragging skirts. King Edward’s Ireland visit to become annual. Princess of Wales allegedly speed tests on a 100 wpm typewriter. At Chicago auction in London a Gainsborough portrait of Lady Mary Impey sold for 614750. Alfonso of Spain grows into youth eager for outdoor exercises and state duties. Society of German orientalists reports discoveries in the valley of the Tiarie with palaces and a temple of Santanapalus.
Att. Taggart told THE SUN on Friday there will be no disaffection among Democrats after the recent national committee meeting. He said Hearst supporters were allowed to air grievances in the convention and would not carry them into the campaign. Richard Isherwood of Hearst headquarters echoed the view, noting unfinished business remains at the pool room.
A tame cow wandered into the third floor college chapel Friday morning causing surprise and delays. The animal belonged to Mr. McGaughey and was eventually led to his barn after a playful prank by students. Authorities were alerted and the motive remains unclear as faculty investigate the incident.
The fourteenth annual report of the state board of charities criticizes Indiana penitentiary and detention institutes as a stain on civilization. It urges modernization and replacement of poor relief rails in Clark, Floyd, Madison, Owen, Warren, Gibson, Jennings, Clinton, Lawrence, Grant and Jackson counties. The board notes Marion County workhouse housed 34,260 last year with 1,063 sentenced, and stresses that reformatories are needed as jails are not humane or reformative.
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