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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1904
Page
1
Five month old Viola Eleanor Austin astounds a vaudeville audience with whistling surpassing typical infant milestones. Father Arthur F. Austin, manager, praises her talent and notes local interest grows as doctors and crowds marvel at the baby’s unusual ability.
Niuchwang evacuation completed as Russians retreat in good order under Gen. Kondrasvitch. Japanese trap 200 Risbane near Anju and plan starvation to force surrender. Russians shift to Halehheng Ling Yang lines with 10,000 fighting men, rear actions by Cossack regiments to disrupt Japanese logistics. Russian leadership hopeful of victory, though Japan advances within 15 miles of Haicheng.
The report notes no further withdrawals from county primary candidates. The state line and battle map hint at firing positions as contestants prepare. The county convention, chaired by Smith, will convene Wednesday at 9 a m in Tomlinson Hall with a formal address and a slate of officers including Powell as sergeant at arms and several secretaries. Nominations for unsought spots will follow committee reports, with races for coroner and sheriff among listed contenders and a potential dark horse. Primary voting occurs Tuesday with ward 3 polling 4 to 8 pm as allowed by law.
A man named Johnann colored was taken to Cincinnati by Detective Red of Quorn City to answer three charges including housebreaking and grand larceny. Dectectives Kags erty and Aschani Shelby aided in the arrest amid a weeks long Cincinnati manhunt.
INCORPORATED. Miumete country club, Amazon ol) company,Muncie, capital stock, 300,000, Elchort bridge unitron company, Elk ort, capital stock, $14,000, Permvil: lumber company, Pennville, capital stock, $00, Indiana Industrial publishing company, Indianapolis, reduced its capital stock from $20,000 to 33.50, Sargent glasd company, Franaville, in creases Sun capital stock from $40.00 to 900,000, .-New Pianos 1% and in Wuuschrers and your horse Janes' Dustises Oste ¢ ee Ategemeir Bros, 1 N- Tiiaots, "Bliss Native Herbe, 55 W. Washvat fitret Close Wreaks at Stezemeis Brom.
A May 17 report from Springfield Wisconsin describes a state convention resuming after a night of fruitless efforts to reach a governor candidate agreement. Ballots show Yates leading, with Lowden and Deneen close behind across multiple rounds, as Swift action and contested results unfold.
In a police court dispute over Walter Davin, Attorney Orton sought a one day workhouse sentence while James Collins pressed to extend to thirty days. Judge Whallon weighed the line between mercy and punishment as Collins and Orton reconciled after a heated exchange. A separate incident at Little Burgle Rehrader’s saloon involved a theft of whisky, cigars, and chew.
Out of Bil New York May 17 President B C Clawry of the Westin Union telegraph company issued an ordinance halting race reports for subscribers in New York city. The move alarms poor Thom owners and their supporters as speculators gather in rooms awaiting details. Some had prepared for emergency service but places were few. President Clowsy says the order will not resume the service.
A brick pile collapsed at a West Street corner near Vandalia tracks as a switcher was unloading bricks. A man, identified in fragmentary text, was crushed under a ton of brick. The victim suffered a broken leg and three ribs fractured. condition unclear due to garbled OCR.
A lawyer’s error nearly kept Jeatle Anrytir from James Dacey in a divorce dispute. The docket showed a misfiled paper for Dacey, later dismissed by the attorney who explained the error. Judge Alien then set Hastie and the case proceeded to trial with Dacey alleging future crime and the husband confined in Jeffersonine reformatory.
Frank George of the Huuer paper company will relocate from Indianapolis to the City of Mexico for permanent residence after giving up his position and pension.
Filipinas Coming Louis Hoover secretary of the Commercial club has word a party of Filipinos en route to the Mt Laura fair will tap in Indianapolis one day arriving the afternoon of July 6 and remaining until the next afternoon Plainfield to incorporate at the election Monday the majority was 61 in favor of incorporation Plainfield residents anticipate many improvements in her ties
Margareta Neuer of 5839 Sullivan Ave died Friday morning at her home, predicted hours before by a supposed seer. A longtime member of SS Augustine's church, she had been ill for three weeks and passed peacefully as bells tolled. Her husband Frederick Neuer and her two young daughters Marie and Adolisis were with her as she awaited the final moment.
Washington May 1 There is talk Secretary Cortelyou of the Department of Commerce may chair the Republican National Committee. The cabinet quibbles surface as cabinet members may be reassigned after March. Cortelyou’s cabinet retirement is viewed as temporary with broader reshuffles anticipated post Bull Run battle, including the postmaster general’s position.
In Chicago on May 12 James J. Mannion blows open by a bottle accident seeks damages from Cornelius Ryan for injuries. The bottle was reportedly mishandled. In Anderson Indiana on May 17 Oscar Pitinger, high school assistant principal, resigns to take a job as Alexandria high school principal.
The ninth Annual convention of the Association of Manufacturers opened in Pittsburg with D C Ripley presiding. President A M Barry of Indianapolis urged freedom to contract labor, opposing closed shop limits and predicting a future where industry runs by individual choice. The meeting aims to adopt a new constitution and may reshuffle officers, as the group approaches 3,300 members and a year of gains.
The Society of the Children of Mary marks its fiftieth anniversary with a multiphase jubilee. The event includes a Tuesday procession, reception of new members, a two part musical program, and a Wednesday Pontifical Mass led by Bishop O Donoghue of Indianapolis. A Chicago Jesuit priest will deliver the jubilee address.
Howard Place M E Church will host a reciprocal event in the church parlors Wednesday evening. The piece notes that previously the men entertained the girls and married folks, and now the girls and married couples will reciprocate the entertainment.
A banker faces indictment after a grand jury found cause to charge him with a $14,000 shortage. The case details and alleged timeline remain under sealed review as prosecutors pursue the counts.
Federal grand jury lists Fryer of Kendallville and McCready ex cashier of Seymour First National Bank among indictments. McCready accused of embezzling about $14,000. Other names include Miller Wolf and several individuals charged with robbery counterfeiting and mail matter theft in Athens and Terre Haute areas.
The Railway master boilermakers gathered for their annual session with about 200 members at Grand tutorhen 4) hradaarters. C. C. Torry, president of the Board of Trade, spoke for commercial bodies. W. A. Miller and J. Dearnberger addressed the group. Topics included feed seater ax found in the mist and proper methods of building tollers. The meeting adjourned with plans to view the fair in St. Louis as guests of the Big tour railroad company.
John W. Foster sends regrets for not attending a banquet in honor of Prince Po Lin at the Cheypent hotel Thursday evening. Holkina's people will entertain the imperial visitor, hailed as a representative of a vast empire with long history and notable achievements. A parade is planned for the prince’s arrival with 191 public troops, Indianapol battalions, the military band, and a public reception at the state house.
Four heads of pipes and three opium style pipes are cited in an Indiana case against ALM Price a new face in Indianapolis alleged to traffic paraphernalia after dark in a room on Maryland street. Price, described as a toiterer, says he came to start a grocery store. His Chicago-born mother arrived Tuesday to assist. The case was continued Saturday.
Fair Tuesday night and Wednesday with a low around 48 and a noon reading near 54. Showers possible in Indiana and nearby states with variable winds. Also features jewelry promotion from J F Mullally and assorted local notices including boarding requests and product ads.
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