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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1904

Page

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Prince Pu Lun Visits Indianapolis in American Style

The Chinese prince Pu Lun arrives at Claypool Hotel for a formal breakfast and visits Indiana institutions with Minister Wang Kai Kah. He greets crowds with bowing smiles and expresses interest in American education, while officials guide tours to the Deaf and Dumb Institute, Blind School, and local manufactories amid light rain.

Claypont Institute For the Deaf Man's Reformatory Atlas Engine Works Encaumi Tle Shout For Adans & Raymond Venere Baminet Claypool Pu Lun Wang Kai Kah Indianapolis Prince Prince Pu Lun Aunfater Wong Share Fury Cheng William Fortune Johnson Deaf and Dumb Institute Wison Manufacturer's Association Thurday Willam Fortuse Horsa Power Ser Wang Prince Pu Dam San Francisco Prince Pur Tim

Heads Chopped Off Prince Pu Lun Watch

A jagged shard of text recounts reactions to Prince Pu Lun in China and a contrasting American view. It describes fear among Chinese in Indianapolis and the alleged consequence of looking at him, with a claim that in America one can observe him safely. The passage reflects unsafe, sensational phrasing about violence and authority.

Johnwon Col Russell B. Harrem Charlee Garrard Indiana Navite Prince Pu Dan China Indianapater Prince Pu Lun Hint Myal Ching America

Pu Lun's Diamond at the State House Crowd Delighted by Outfit

Prince Pu Lun attracts curious spectators at the state house as onlookers speculate on the cost of his imperial night attire. Witnesses guess the outfit possibly worth three to six thousand dollars and remark on the diamond he wears. The scene unfolds amid a lively discussion of eastern history.

Pu Lun Indiana State House Far East

Needle in Shoulder Incident Reported At Local Firefight

Harry Albright, 17, was arrested Thursday morning after an alleged stabbing of Nichol Tang in S. Bellest. A co defendant, Lang, suffered a needle wound to the shoulder during the confrontation in a smoke house at Kingryn & Cacs packing Nome. Lang was taken to the City dispensary and later to the Reagetal for treatment.

Harry Albright Albright Hyttrennen Dunewn Amkink Aesault Kell Emokhng Kringyn & Cacs Nichol Tang S. Bellest Murry Lang Che

Damage suit in Kokomo and Greentown rail business dispute

A big damage suit arises in Kokomo and Greentown over a Cloverton railroad line dispute. It alleges destruction of property and cargo losses from a locomotive incident causing sacks of sod and mitre damage. Also notes Gen Tratha’s Africa move and L P McCormack’s illness threat at home.

Kokomo Tru National Glass Company Berths Cooperage Company Greentown Cloverton BOM

Naval collision and mine disaster reported near Port Arthur

Vice admiral Togo relays Rear Admiral Dewa's report: the cruisers Kasuga and Yoshing collided in fog off Port Arthur on May 13. Yoshina sank with only a fraction of her crew saved. On the same day the battleship Maatanee struck a mine, and more than 60 men were lost with the two ships.

Tokio Togo Dewa Evuivera Kasuga Yoshing Port Arthur Yoshina Ute MaAtanee Je Tg

Banker Parker Held on Bond in Embezzlement Case

Alfred C. Parker a Hed ford bank clerk was charged with embezzling about five dollars and not furnishing bond. Indicted by a federal grand jury he was brought to Indianapolis Thursday by Deputy U S marshal Boyer for trial in Marten county jail.

Alfred C. Parker Marten County Parker Hed.ford Hedy Indianaplis Thureday U.S

Scalping Accident Aboard Blar Boore Elevator

Arthur Cupp of the shipping department at the Blar Boore suffered a severe scalp wound when an elevator descended while he watched it on the second floor. Four inches of scalp torn from his head. He was unconscious as the car halted before reaching him and was taken to the city hospital.

Arthur Cupp Blar Boore Cupp We Caubal Ety Horpitad

Hard Work Drove Wife Insane in Divorce Case

Judge Alm sustained a demurrer to the amended complaint of Auguer Hoheisel for divorce from Marthy Hoheisel. The wife alleges frequent abuse and threats, claiming the husband beat her and once broke her finger. She seeks divorce on grounds of insanity and desertion amid disputed testimony about her husband’s insistence on unpaid labor at his greenhouses.

Jurge Alm Auguer Hoheisel Marthy Hoheisel Lad Hoieise Han

Journalists' gathering seen as potential permanent group

Country editor reports the press parliament event in St Otis with about 300 attendees. The universal press parliament, led by Walt Williams, garnering strong interest to form a lasting organization amid a bustling May scene.

ST. Otis Warts Press Word Onder Inn Festival Wall Univresal Press Patiament Migeourg Ongarey Ertitae Walt Willams

Prince Pu Lun Visit Sparks Chinese Reactions in America

A fragmented account notes mixed Chinese responses to Prince Pu Lun in the United States. Some oppose him as a Tart ar, while others hope his visit accelerates cultural exchange or eventual modernization of China. The text reflects language biases and unclear attribution.

New Rival May Knock Out Irish Potato

A despatch from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania May 19 reports Senator Quay in precarious condition and resting at home. A French agricultural note discusses a new potato variety from Venguay claimed to have high yield and disease resistance, endorsed by medical society officials and attracting interest from Uruguay.

Pittsburg Morganara Saya al 8 Quay Jerome Quay Vinta Peturm Quay Penneyivania Elinay al Mors Warhingtin French National Society of Mediculture Congal Haynes Pas Adeptiot Polio O Uruguay

Conductor Mistake Costs City $500 Transfer Error

An appellate court case details George W. Clark receiving a wrong transfer from a Citizens' street railway conductor who wrongly issued a W. Blake Street transfer. Clark, paying fare on a Missouri car, was removed from a car after holding the incorrect transfer. The court ruling affirms a $500 award for Clark due to the conductors error.

Martyn Errent George W. Clack Citizens’ Street Railway Clark Hlake St

Mammoth Bones Unearthed in Fairmount Area

In Fairmount a state geologist reports fossil teeth help confirm a mammoth skeleton found in a local lake area. The find, described as the most complete yet, may belong to a large extinct creature rather than a mastodon, with talks of museum acquisition through state action.

Mammouth Fairmount State

Parry Receives Handful Silver Set As Gift

A presentation event honored Parry with a handsome silver set. The gathering included officials from New York and Indianapolis. Attendees listed include Lutwig Niffem, Parry, and other dignitaries as the ceremony recognized Parry’s contributions and the gift was formally presented.

Parry Barry Pathan Han Ware New York Dawid M. Parry Toginnapolis Letary Marshal Crottag Fytt Silanan

Splendid Concert For Benefit Of Blind Men's Home

A large crowd is expected at a Friday night concert at Tonla von hall to aid the Industrial home for blind men. Charles HL gti of the board of managers says the event helps bridge poverty and need, with a program featuring Prof. George M. Hebble, Paul Witham Jeffries, Miss Catherine Raver, and others aided by the Roberts Park choral society.

Industral Home For Find Men Tonlavon Hall Find Man Poorhouse Charles HL Gti Board of Managers George M. Hebble Paul Witham Jeffries Misa Catherine Raver Carolne Winter Goetz Olver Inenwee David Levy Rose Reott Edward Neil H. Roberts Mixa Verte Davidson Bayi Holt Roberts Park

Wanted 10 Lynch a Dog Evansville Incident Endangers Pup

Evansville Indiana May 19 a crowd of children gathered after noon in the West End to demand that a white dog be killed. As the mob grew larger the roar rose with chants and threats. A boy urged rope and the crowd hurled stones and clubs, threatening to end the dog’s life before authorities intervened.

Evansville Ind Clara Schwanz Woo Wax Sige

Bedford Murder Trial Progresses in May Examination

In Bedford, the murder trial of James McDonald advances with witness Ada V. Smith recounting Mina Sarah Schacter's stay and letters. Candy testified about the body showing wounds near the right eye as clothing was sorted. McDonald shows little interest and may be the first witness for his defense.

Bedford James McDonald Mina Sarah Schacter Riy Ada V. Smith Misa Hater Candy McDonald

Terre Haute Traction Changes Its Name

Terre Haute electric traction company seeks to reform as Terre Haute traction and light company after secretary of state amendments to articles of incorporation. The brief note mentions expanded operation areas and a shift in corporate identity.

Terre Haute Traction Terre Haute Electric Traction Company Fla Terre ‘Haute Traction and Light Company

Defense Opens in Gillespie Murder Trial

Defense lawyers begin their case in the Gillespie murder trial presenting questions about motive and evidence as the court proceeds with the high profile case. The jury hears opening statements outlining planned defenses and key witnesses scheduled to testify in the coming days.

Attempt to Prove Alibi in Gillespie Murder Trial

In Rising Sun Indiana on May 13 defense attorneys plan to prove alibis for four accused in the Gillespie murder case. Judge overruled motion to dismiss. 30 witnesses summoned. Defense aims to impeach State witnesses and present good character evidence. They contend no motive and that others shared the estate dispute guilt. The defense will show Elizabeth Gillespie, James Gillespie, and others had alibis and explain gun variability. Testimony from T Route and others notes insurance, reputations, and prior employment.

Rising Sun Ind Congress F. M. Griffith Gilenpia Gaz James Gurspie Lizzie Gillespie James Gillespie Elszie Alice Gil Saxple Griffith Gore Whint Grifith Ailceple Tenne Seward Linsie Orth Eizabeth Gillespie Fitzabeth Thosie Seward Elizanth T. Troute Cleveland Mulzabeth James Berngood J. Harris Eugene Epgey Harris H. W. Scranton the National Bank Mrs. Barbour

Weather Forecast for Indiana and Adjacent States

Fair and warmer weather expected Thursday night and Friday with variable winds. Temperature at 7 am 60, noon 53, and generally mild conditions. In Indiana and nearby states southerly winds, slight warming forecast. Miller's Poor Aim case ends with six months at workhouse as Thomas Miller jailed by Judge Alford for assault with intent following a quarrel on N Senate Ave. revolver discharged, injuring a bystander George Adams but not seriously feared. Wallace Coons escaped harm.

Indiana Miller Thomas Miller Alford Senate Wallace Coons Coons George Adams

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