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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1904

Page

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Republican County Ticket Nominated at Marion Convention

At Marion County Republican gathering the ticket was nominated: Prosecuting Attorney Charles P. Benedict, Treasurer Oliver P. Ensley, Surveyor Henry W. Klaussman, Sheriff Edward Sourbler, Commissioner District 1 John McGallaher, Commissioner District 2 John McGregor, Coroner Harry Tutewiler. Contests, cold hall, and tumult marked the session as supporters cheered or hissed candidates and names.

Charles P. Benedict Oliver P. Ensley Henry W. Klausmann Edward Sourbler John McGallaher Naiey Harry Charles i Benocet Henry W. Klaussman Tives Mr. Henrys Wither Klaussman Tevin Ax Kinuasinan

Convention Bits Highlight Cold Hall and Sparse Attendance

Delegates endured a chilling hall as rumor alleged Democratic hall management caused the cold. Several notable figures occupied a box while Judge Thomas Whalen moved to the platform, and Congressman Overstreet delivered a concise keynote.

British Cabinet to Meet Amid Tibet Campaign Plans

News reports in official circles indicate Britain will launch an extensive Tibetan expedition. A hurried cabinet meeting is expected Thursday to discuss the campaign, with rumors of British forces clashing with Tibetan troops and the Tibetans allegedly victorious.

Tonbun Phe Tibet Floreal

Weather Outlook for Indiana Clears by Day

Fall forecast notes Wednesday night and Thursday will be slightly warmer with possible showers in Indiana and surrounding areas. Temperatures rise from 48 at 7 am to 56 at noon and to 2 pm with variable winds.

Indiana

Judge Carter Refuses Old Wayne Cases Brother

Judge Carter overruled a motion for a receiver for Old Wayne Life Insurance and set the matter for near May. Five venue change affidavits allege bias in this county, while the attorney general moves to proceed with the case. The list includes several cases against the company and seeks venue changes under state law.

Carter Old Wayne Life Insurance Werdnea. Ay Dodge Cartera Cnurt

Getting More Popular The Bun Iars and the Coat

The fragment shows promotional copy promising a Remutts guarantee and discounted offers. It references private items and numbers 121-121 E. Ohtont, suggesting a local sales or classifieds snippet with uncertain wording and product mentions.

Deserter Husband Missing After Indianapolis Visit

A plain, neatly dressed woman pleads at the police station for help finding her husband Marvin Cheney who left eight years of marriage for work in Illinois Central shops and has not been seen since. Mrs Cheney and three children, now at her mother's home, lack funds and say she cannot push a desertion claim, insisting she believes he is alive and well.

Gheney Iniagh Iilinois Central Nachinists’ Union Marvin Cheney Frank Beltre Grisendortat Delimire Indianapoli Naton Aan Ani Ipe Weil Pod

Odd Fellows Report Shows Growth and Tax Proposal

Indiana Odd Fellows lodge activity rises with 400 new members and 6,200 subordinate members overall. Grand Lodge considers a tax of 10 cents per subordinate and 5 cents per member to fund Greensburg home addition, plus a relocation for the first session to Totty saw hall due to cramped quarters.

Indiana Lendy OG. F Grand Lodge Jeny Nual Grand Arctotary Levdy Emoslal Worthenday Greensburg Totty M. M. Channel Judiciary Mr A. Chipman Cyberdingle Lodge Ennrtitt Linn A.D. Mohler J.B. Cockrum Kelnp John Curral H. A. Wenterrond Bullinens Marion Crostey

Cleaning lace and gilt frames with onion water

A fragment describes cleaning methods for lace and gilt frames. It suggests washing white lace in a tour, rubbing to remove molt and moving dirt, then shaking and restoring a fresh appearance. It mentions using water from onions as a cleaning aid for gilt frames.

Robbery suspect nabbed after short chase in town

Detectives Holtz and Bray captured William Storgan after a one minute chase. He allegedly confessed to two robberies at Lew Ty Brown and Thomas Alfreds homes, stealing clothing and an overcoat. Girls abducted from both residences were later found at two second-hand stores on Indiana Avenue. Morgan was arrested minutes after the report reached the station.

Holtz Bray Nabbad Wiliam Storgan William Gas William Lew Ty Brown Conersteave Murgion Tme Thomas Alford N. Delaware Indienative Morgan

Judge Denies Divorce in Stewart Cruelty Case

Judge Milon refused to grant Mary Stewart a divorce from John F. Stewart and ordered the costs of the suit paid by the defendant. Evidence showed cruelty claims during the hearing and Mrs Stewart testified amid tensions outside the courtroom.

Milon di Yaron Mary Stewart John F. Stewart

Shortest Signature Yet Seen in Louisville Remistry

The Louisville Herald reports at Seelbach last night a man named Williama from New York wrote four letters in the registry in a peculiar form. The entry "eA Wins" appears with a ditto mark under New York, and the signer, not a large man, prefers the shortest way, believing in minimal effort and quick action.

Louisville Seelbach Willi Williama New York Willams Loulaville Herald

Local Listings Advertise TV Service

An ad fragment promises reasonable TV service costs with guaranteed rentals and both telephones included. It lists a location in Ohio and references a price point described as a mall sum, though several words are garbled.

Ohio

Prosecutor outlines circumstantial murder case in Schafer death

In opening statements Prosecutor Miller argues James McDonald may be linked to the death of Sarah Schafer through circumstantial evidence. He cites McDonald's conflicting statements, proximity to the alley, and knowledge of the victim after identity was established, with witnesses including Mrs Carre Cook and Euphenie Cook noting key details. Medical testimony from Dr Nicholson references Schafer's past associations as part of the proceedings.

Miller James McDonald Sarah Schafer Fay McDonald Miss Schafer Law Tenet Cooper Deweuve Reed Coener Misa Scchufer Statexattorey Myon Lever Carre Cook Euphenie Heth Nichelson Wise Home Misa Schafer

Republican State Convention Nominates Key State Officers

In Columbus on May 14 the Republican state convention nominated J. C. Loy for Secretary of State and W. D. Spear for Supreme Judge. It is believed Janet Emerson will be nominated for clerk of the Supreme Court. Delegates at large to the national convention are Gov. Herrick, Senator Foraker, Dick, and G. B. Cox. Keep your eye on the sun.

Columbus J. C. Loy W. D. Spear Janaon Emerson Supreme Court Gov Herrick Foraker G. B. Cox

Kuropatkin and his men trapped by Japanese advance

Dispatches from Manchuria report Gen Kuropatkin and a large Russian force hemmed between Liao-Vang and Mukden. Japanese plans allegedly aim for a master stroke to crush Russian defenses, with Mukden as a probable battlefield and a possible split of Japanese forces behind Russian lines.

Tranon Mukden Rusafa Geu Muknen Eino-Yane Karapeakio Lias-Vang

Prison crowding hit Jammed Marlon County jail and workhouse

The Marlon County workhouse and jail are at or near capacity with the jail turnkey stating only about 20 more could be stowed away. At noon the workhouse fed its inmates and Supt. Shaw said there is no room for additional men. Meanwhile Prince Pu Lun arrived in Indianapolis with a Chinese chef and a military escort. he will stay at the Clarkhotel with special rooms and dining arrangements ahead of meetings at the state house.

Marlon County Shaw Gall Clarpont Prince Pu Lun Indoanapolis Feoma America Henry W. Lawrence He Ii Indianapolis Prince Pu Fun State House

Street Cars Stop Hauling Mail In Indianapolis

Indianapolis postal service suspends streetcar mail transport from central post to public stations after the week. Two daily deliverers will be made to sustain mail volume as winter heaviness fails to meet expected letters. Assistant postmaster says mail intake is lighter than usual this year, affecting regular routes and timelines.

Indianapolis Conpidny Toosend Kagan Shidder Tndlangpotia

Board of Works Allocates Engineers and Street Creations

The Board of Works appointed a small engineer staff including Paul Juli Uranatimany George Kuhn and William Wengler as radmen John Nurre Louis Hellman and William Henderson Inspectors The board also rejected all bids for weighing and will readvertise The Big Four C U D Panhandle and Union Pacific were ordered to fix up a batch of street crossings at East Jersey No Won t W Morris and Vermont avenues Wednesday morning

Yard of Paul Juli Uranatimany George Kuhn William Wengler Radmen John Nurre Louis Hellman William Henderson Panhandle Union Palhway The Works Board New Jerery W. Morris W. Vermont Ala

Safety Board Lets Contract By Phone

The safety board failed to meet with most members present on Wednesday. Chairman Madden is out of the city and Bowh Mickx is confined at home. Frank Strath was the only member in the office. A bid from Cooper d Oddy to furnish cuts to the fire department was read over the telephone by Straub and was accepted by rally and dicks.

Safety Board Madden Bowh Mickx Frank Strath Cooper d Oddy Heks Straub Rally Pinsos HG Wuischsera Janos Tony

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