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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1904
Page
3
Indianapolis reporter reports on a string of small town events and rumors. Names like Kruger Appel Gate and figures tied to the courthouse and local police surface amid chatter about politics, farm life, and social gatherings.
Sunday evening two week tour through East includes Washington Philadelphia New York City and Niagara Falls. Mies Bard pupils performed a piano recital at the residence of the Missrs McMurray 182 Woodruff Place Friday evening.
The diving horses King and Queen will debut before royalty at Fairvine park on Sunday afternoon. Prince Pu Lun and his retinue will attend to view the high chute dives into a pool. Indianapolis military band plans concerts at Fairview with a new march titled Prince Pu Lun by Kunkel and a 40 piece aircon ensemble.
A fragmented clipping notes possible annexation of land north of Me City bounded by Pall Creek and nearby areas to permit development of a new road or district. A separate item reports a woman thrown from a carriage in a runaway incident Friday afternoon on Broadway near 3 Harehman and CAL McConnell, with two injured.
A local charity event titled Blind Men's Concert drew many blind men from the area to a Tominsan fal concert at the Infernal home for hind men. Proceeds support the home with Vircennes and Florida land company linked funding.
A garbled birth and death notice column lists numerous names and addresses for newborn girls and boys, followed by a sequence of marriages and building permits. Entries mention individuals with addresses on Delaware Street, Alabama Avenue, Wilson Street, and other locales, plus medical notes and miscellaneous household items.
Two horses owned by Link Ray, contractor, fell into an old abandoned link while plowing ground at New Jersey and Courtcats for an addition to the Smith hotel. One horse was removed within minutes, the other foundered for over two hours before rescuers pulled it out. A slanted area was used and the horse walked out uninjured.
Vic May 21. Renny Wanger of Chicago won the decision over Charles Newry of Milwaukee after six rounds of hard fighting at the Milwaukee Academy Friday night. Spectators erupted as the decision was read, a riotous scene followed with two assailants knocked down by the referee and police rescuing Anaty.
A morning fire on Saturday at the Sure Dateh company incubator facility on the second floor ignited a hatchery releasing hundreds of chicks. Ten other incubators were damaged and the chicks perished. The blaze is expected to cause a substantial loss to the company.
In a stalled inquiry, Robert Haynes, a married steam fitter from Waynes, allegedly died after delirium and a four day illness. Medical examiner Dr Harald cites uncertainty about cigarettes as the cause, while the coroner notes Haynes showed delirium during the final days.
A man collapsed with heart disease on a street early morning. Passersby summoned an ambulance, which arrived but he died before reaching hospital. Paramedics attempted aid. the outcome was fatal.
Mrs Margaret Nixon of 120 Benton street reports kidney trouble for years with back pain. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Henry J. Warner's drug store her back strengthened and pain diminished. Family members also benefited from the remedy. Sold by all dealers 60 cents. Foxter Milburn Co Buffalo sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
Police describe a May 5 burglary attempt near Araénal Ave and Ki Washington St. An exchange with gunfire wounded Patrolman Burky, leading to a suspect described as a tall, smooth-shaven man in a derby. Detectives suspect Schaffner may have worn the hat, though he was not in Nashville.
A man named Marlin Krausé reported capturing a long black lizard about two miles above the city on White River. He sent word to friends by telephone and walked toward the river, ultimately boarding a streetcar to view the supposed monster. Arriving at the river, he found a long, narrow black object chained near the bridge, described as a monster by onlookers, though the evidence remained unclear.
May 20 report from St Louis notes a federation of women’s clubs gathering late May. The event featured talks on bookkeeping, science, cooking, and life prose with small turnout. Mrs Denlon led the session while members prepared for upcoming officer ballots.
Judge Leathershad found that A. W. Thompson’s complaint against the Portland cement company was properly brought and ordered it consolidated with Ben F. Reagan’s case. A hearing in the consolidated matter was set for May.
May 21 report describes Prince Hugo of Hermasborg marrying circus performer Helga, former wife of performer Freyesiaten killed earlier in the arena. The union follows his discovery of Helga’s past and his choice to wed her without telling kin, highlighting her education talents and beauty.
Indiana workers report a long standing oak log buried 72 years beneath the Broad Ripte canal pier. Foreman Joe Somer and crew describe the timber's condition, noting thickening by sediment and damp, degraded wood. Broad Ringe residents gathered to witness the excavation and confirm the log’s presence.
A board of military officers has been appointed to meet in the capital to review and recommend a plan for a military post. The group includes Lieut.-Col. George Rabies and Maj. Charles M. Gandy, with Capt. Party Surgise, and First Lt. Geacke C Shaw among others. The meeting aims to craft a detailed proposal for a future installation.
A fragment reports an Interurban sleeper reaching 75 miles per hour on a Lafayette to Indianapolis route. It mentions a murder case in Owen County involving Rev Norman Armour and a threatened lynching, with Armour captured in Kentucky and held for trial.
Mrs Sophia Waterl was acquitted in a federal court in St Louis Missouri on May 1 after the defense failed to sustain a demurrer to the indictment charging importation from Monteh Germany for immoral purposes. Prosecution asked for a new trial but the judge ordered acquittal.
A filing alleges a worker suffered head injuries from a heavy iron piece that toppled from a favoring portion of a building. The suit seeks ten thousand dollars in damages against the company responsible.
The jury in the Edgar murder case found Vers Merat Ruulty guilty of first degree murder for Rob art and Olie Moore, two older of three brothers, and manslaughter for Hana Moors. Ravert and Ole Band Hane received terms. Hann got no serve ty years. Benjamin Kae, who lived near Cleveland, was killed after reprimanding three daughters who entertained rune.
A garbled report from New York blends unclear mentions of peace efforts with scattered commodity prices. The piece references Colombia, MITER, and various cash terms, then shifts to East Buffalo live stock quotes, grain prices, and Chicago produce figures, including hogs, cattle, sheep, wheat, corn, and butter prices, all in a jumble of numbers and fragmented phrasing.
Indianapolis market activity shows steady demand with receipts across cattle categories. Good to choice steers and heifers fetch higher prices, with notable figures for calves, cows, and bulls. hogs and sheep yield varied, while overall trading remains active and prices mixed.
Cattle receipts 200 estimated for Monday 300 andy. Prime beef 1.20 68.75 poor to medium. Stockers and feeders 2 25 4 6 65. Pairs and helpers 3 00 4 75 cners 1 30 2 Hog receipts 17 00 estimated for Monday year so lower. Light 2 74 4 68 rough 4 59 4 05 mixed 4 90 7 0 Reavy 50 73 pigs 2 80 06 5 Sheep receipts 3 0 estimated for Monday 15.00 steady unchanged native sheep 6 65 western 40 06 90 native lambs 50 65 western 90 spring lambs 5 Indiana Union Traction Company anderson Tibton Rokowa division Aviston Leaving Indiansplis Leaving Indianap ite 4 01 00 pm am 8 pm 10 00 pm 12 20 pm 19 39 Yor pamae 190 pone MM
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