Smoke Cigarettes and Drinks But Little Champagne
A brief social note records guests enjoying cigarettes and drinks at a reception with champagne scarcely present, hinting at restrained celebration amid mingling attendees.
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1904
Page
1
Prince Pu Lin Delights Indianapolis with Banquet and Tours
Prince Pu Lin endures a strenuous day of dining and entertainment in Indianapolis. He enjoys champagne sparingly, laughs at the interpreter, and attends a packed Friday schedule including visits to Knickerbocker, Tudor, and the Propsiaeum, plus a Schumann Helmke recital. A gold medal will be presented by local clubs to mark the visit, with further events planned at the German house and Commercial club rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Pu Lin
Ukee
Inyjunes
Knickerbocker Lal
Tudor
Bewall
Prines Butun
Prince
Jitter &. Benwa
Ite Club
John We Kern
Police Crackdown Targets Fast Driving in City
Three automobile drivers were arrested Friday by officers Hull and Grima. Carl Fisher was nabbed for no initials on his racer. Frank Staley also detained. Sidney W. Elston of Indiana Automobile Co left his car unattended and was arrested for lack of initials. Supt Kruger vows more enforcement to curb fast driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alkemen Hull
Grima
Carl Fisher
Fisher
Frank Staley
Hin
Sidney W. Elston
Indiana Automobile Company
Howdy Doc Heard Often At Indiana Medical Meeting
Friday drew Indiana doctors away from patients for a few hours at a meeting in Vincennes. Officials elected included President H. Cay of Columbus and Vice Presidents T Henderson of Harrison and E J Loring of Valparaiso, with EF C Heath of Indianapolis as secretary and A K Bulent of Fort Wayne as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella
Darter
Jonesvyle
Indiana
Hs Gremiva Volls
Rine
McCaslin Farm Suits For Compensation In Land Dispute
In Wayne township, a long running suit between the state and William McCaslin continues as he files for compensation for improvements claimed since open possession in 1889. He asserts he bought a tax certificate and held the land since, citing permanent improvements and rents or profits amounting to substantial sums. The case hinges on possession and the value of improvements versus state title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
William McCaslin
McCaslin
Poxsoauion
Kure Eewart
Ate- Carlin
Joshua M. Gottshall
Werda
Edward J. Robinson
Charles Johneson
Johnson
Jury Session Attended By Gillespie on Thursday Night
A Gillespie jury attended proceedings on Thursday night amid local legal activity. No further details were available in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie
State Scores a Point In Murder Trial Testimony
In the Gitleame murder trial at Rising Sun Indiana, 25 defense witnesses professed the accused’s good character. Mothers, neighbors, and relatives testified about the victim and events near Gillespie’s home as jurors listened to conflicting shell and shot evidence and debated the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rising Sun
Ind
James Gillespie
Mey
Merv
William Pearce
Hallies’ Corner
Gillespien
Charles Gibson
Downes
Gilasple
Jim Guesple
Cincinnat
A. Be
Peaslee
Nadural
Gillesgie
Prissell Good
Lin
Bo. Toe Wen
Turnkey coerces husband to pay wife ten dollars
Police court heard Richard Wilson colored man accused of threatening and striking his wife and taking money. A $5 note was found on him after a disturbance at a house where a crying child needed food. Witness Mackensey detained him and the bill was handed to the officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Barbour
William Gillespie
Chiemeatl
Elizabeth
Lecather Jaymes
Richard Wilson
de Wilken
Wilson
Nts With
Bay
Farrhead
Boulevard Creek Bottom 70 SE Assessed for Boulevard
City attorney Warram told the park board at Friday’s regular meeting that law requires assessing land along the creek as boulevard construction proceeds. The move will raise a sizable charge on nearby properties, with landowners awaiting the completed boulevard’s value and improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall Cree
Warram
Park Board
Steamer Purret Bay wrecks off Halifax coast
A steamship named Purret Bay ran aground on rocks near Halifax on May 8, resulting in 13 fatalities. Rescue efforts continued as authorities investigated the cause of the disaster and searched the area for survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Purret Bay
American Women Honor Chinese Prince With A Single Wife
American women bow to a Chinese prince praised for contentment with one wife. The piece notes tribal and national readers discussing unseating Senator... and compares Chinese nobility's marriage customs to American ideals. The tone reflects period fascination with East Asia and gender roles.
1000 Men to Be Laid Off by Pennsylvania Railroad
A Philadelphia report states 1000 workers will be laid off across all departments as rail traffic and demand shrink during wartime. Management plans no wage reductions but expects a yearly saving of about 7 million dollars. The move follows lines of job cuts east of Pittsburgh, with no early improvement anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philapelpheia
Pennsylvania
Une Bi
Manxter
Tadienapalis
Penneylvania
Pirbare
Appellate Court Reverses Damage Verdict in Clark County Case
In Clark County Walter Shayer, a brakeman for the Food Southern railroad, was killed at work. His infant son Harry Rawer, next friend William Gillard, and the jury awarded damages but prior to the verdict Gillard, administrator of Rawer, was substituted as plaintiff. The appellate court reversed the subsequent judgment, insisting on correct substitution to preserve rights or actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Walter Shayer
Sothwestern
Harry Rawer
Wilimot Gillard
Thyeo
Jaggmant
Gillant
Jameson Goes to the Grand Jury
Jameson was ordered to appear before a police court on Friday after allegedly attempting to obtain a money order through false pretenses. The case involves warrants and fees, with authorities claiming he forged records to secure funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jameson
Gillo
Eagles to Dedicate New Hall at Elwood
Elwood Indiana will host a dedication of a new lodge hall next Tuesday night with Edwards the supreme commander delivering the principal address. Two hundred members from Indianapolis and nearby areas expected. A banquet will follow the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Elwoop
Elwood
Edwards
Cupreme
Wit
Andrees
Indianapolis
Aniers von
Mundesrn
Made $40,000 In Two Years
Partial readable text notes a financial claim or record claiming earnings of forty thousand dollars over a two year period. Mentions names such as Harmon and Tyner in a legal context with references to witness duties and government matters, though the excerpt is fragmented and unclear.
Former Jeopardy Plea In Pol Jareeny Case
Waline Jefferson, convict of pol Jareeny, was sentenced to Indiana reformatory after a guilty plea. Indictments accuse her of seizing $15 from Martha Heunsoo. judge Whalen set terms, and defense argued jeopardy limits. The court allowed a plea of farmer jreparty, noting risk of double jeopardy if retried for same offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waline Jefferson
Pol Jareeny Hyo Jney
Hritays
Indiena Reformatory
Ony Chary
Martha Heunsoo
Paler Court
Whalen Deren
Gary Ineo
Renbene Tayne & Cenirhacs
Jreparty
Ant Rand Pal
Wilson for Congress Choice of James L. Keach
James L. Keach endorses Wilson as the choice for Congress in a local party meeting. Keach urges supporters to back Wilson in the upcoming election, citing policy alignment and leadership. The report notes the endorsement as a notable local political development.
Chairman Talks Politics Amid Local Democratic Turmoil
James L. Keach, chairman of the Democratic city committee, proclaims support for former Secretary of Gold Democracy as party nominee for Congress. He praises John R. Wilenn and pledges a strong fall ticket to appeal to taxpayers, while critics and a potato vendor interrupt with unrelated chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Expressea Himacif
Gold Democracy
Congrése
John R. Wilenn
Correas
James L. Keach
Keach
Democratic City Committee
T Tagsart
Wilson
Congress
Reach
Tagwart
Wil
Skeleton exhibit sparks at Indiana medical society meeting
Report describes a waxed skeleton display titled August Bones of Big Chief. Tr H R Allen notes the specimen as an old, ceremonial relic with preserved bones and a history of installation on a farm near Latayette. The scene includes an illustrated, quasi-anatomical exhibition of waxed formed sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tr. H.R Allen
Didianapetts
Indiamy State Medical Society
Ie Gaunan House
Wnom
Skeletan
Latsyetin
rAnehe
Bla August Highneas
Det Ot
Split Up the Family Even to the Children
A fragmented custody dispute revolves around the marital split involving Mrs. Portiens and the baby. The case cites acts from Acton and Marstons and mentions Frank Ciron as a saloon keeper. witnesses from Aptan town are named in the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fda
Gsear
Chile
Dona Portiens
Haby
Mra
Porites
PIANC
Uribe
Gyramad Ehledren Land
Acton
Marstons
Kade
Frank Ciron
Therr Ashe
Wiffle
Aptan
Hard Fall Finally Taken From the Mikauo Fleet
A sharp shift in the Mikauo fleet ends a long period of injury and instability as a key vessel departs, signaling a major turnover in leadership and operations. The move affects crew assignments, schedules, and regional trade patterns, with officials signaling a broader reorganization.
Seven Warships Wrecked in Port Arthur Action
London May 20 Japanese losses total seven ships and about 1,500 men in the Port Arthur engagement. Hatsuse, Shiyoshima, Ful proper names, Yoshino and Miyado wrecked, mines and collisions noted. Russian forces reported moving toward Port Arthur as battles raged and communications quoted Kuropatkin checking Japanese advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Japan
Port Arthur
Danny
Hatsuse
Shietyhina
Ful
Kuropatkin
ST. Patersburg
Shui-Yang
Webre
Manchuria
Extent of Knodle's injuries in doubt at court
Fred Knodie news reporter missed Friday police court amid October 4 proceedings. Gates the Automndust and three separate offenders faced charges including assault and battery on Knodle, alleged automobile glowups, and a city ordinance violation for chauffeurs slowing at street crossings. Injuries to Knodle were not yet known as he suffered a restless night and possible further harm. police file shows heavy bruising and lacerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rruleoe
Fred Knodie
Ews
Amunst
Gates
Automndust
Mit
Afavid
Battary
Knoukte
Knodle
Washington May 30 Report on Value of Mocks and Bonds
Washington officials state the census will not invade private hoards or anxieties. The comptroller seeks public stock exchange records and nonlisted stock transactions to estimate market value and wealth duplication across the economy. They aim to map how securities reflect broader wealth within railroads banks and other companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tiivertor North
Aina
Cidien
Pinched on suspicion of being Diamond Rosser
Will Teterson and Patrick are nabbed on suspicion in Cincinnati. Detective Reet takes one to jail as Diamond Rossar rumor spreads. A man named Peterson denies knowledge of the alleged theft. A separate incident reports a man near death after touching a live wire at Oberlin Road in Elyria Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Rosser
Will Teterson
Patrainen
Cinemoath
Reet
Queen City
White
Peterson
Elyria
South Welfare Fa
Oberlin Toad
Powerkothers
Weather Forecast for Friday Night and Saturday
Fall pattern with no major temperature change. Readings 7am 58, noon 70, 2pm 73. Indiana and Illinois fair and warmer. Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan show showers. Winds variable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Illngis
Kentucky
Ohio
Michigan
Old Officers of Union Re-elected Likely in Close Vote
Albany reports indicate James Lynch probably reelected president of the International Typographical Union. Other officers may win by narrow margins, with races and pluralities up to 150. Also, valuables stolen from Livingston tomb and Gen DePeyster mansion recovered after raid on the growler gang. five gang members arrested and name checks include Thomas Uing, Charles Adama, Thomas Ryan, William Jo naca and John Rus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Typographicad Union
James Lynch
Lynch
Albany
Livingston
Gen. DePeyster
Tivoli
Bishop Refuses To Sleep In Bed On Alaska Trip
Marsartee Rompus a bishop of the Church of MagLined in the Alaskan Indian communities for three years refuses to change his ways. He slept on a door then on a station platform as night fell and a train delayed his rest. Local clergy efforts to persuade him to sleep indoors failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouvver
Marsartee Rompus
Church of
Mag- Lined
Alaska
Soup as a cure for booze habit in London report
London reports Dr Jones of the London county hospital Claybury endorsing soup based diets with meat and fruit as a cure for drink. He argues proper feeding reduces alcohol recourse though a St Bartolomew’s doctor foresees limited kitchen options to curb drinking ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jones
Naslum
Claybury
St. Barttolomewe Hospital
Nine autos ready for Gordon Bennett race in Paris
Paris May 20 The automobile trials to assemble the French team for the Gordon Bennett international contest begin at Ardennes Friday. M Heart Fournier, the famed racer, fell from his machine but escaped injury. Nina automobiles broke down soon after start. The winner is BM Thess who drove a Richard Hraster machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ardennes
M. Heart Fournier
Nina Automobiles
BM. Thess
Richard Hraster
Armed farmers hunt a mysterious intruder near Anderson
Split bands of farmers scour the Daleville area in Indiana after a man attempts to force entry into homes near Ju n Segter and George Berher. Becker was attacked Thursday night and severely injured before the assailant fled into the night.
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PU Lin
Pulun
Kruger Saya
Howdy
Doc
M'Caslin Farm
Janee
Cara
Joe Bourters
Tony
Waab
Shell
Spaan
Turnkey
Penny
Prince Phi Din
Trina
Newn
Benator Kived Simod
Oftan
China
Peihen
Wong
Thal
Pennsylvania Raillard
Newark
George Neuhart
P. W. Huntington ,& Co
Raccoon Creek
Granville
Licking County
Tory
Peltaden
Tyner
Ventaly Public
August Bones OF
Big Chief
Indiana Medical Meeting
Mikauo
Nashima
Viadventak
Ruwslana
The
Times
Raya
Hlyas Huang-Cheng
Mond
Taron Hayashi
Ave Rainistar
Taku Shin
Lao Tung Peninsula
Au-Tung
Chef
Priday
Skrydioff
RCMP
Agenaie
Harbin
Hkryciot
Pare Arthur
Vindivostok
Peterahurge
Port. Arthur
Fong
Huang Cheng
Census Bureau
Hood
France
Potomac
Harry Rendall
Tome
Menominee
Mich
August HavMt
Af Cumey
August Elson
Cedar Swamp
Atelpin
Pitts
MOF 7
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