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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1904

Page

8

Opening of Oxgood Grounda Delays Street Plan Controversy

A dispute over whether Pennsylvania Street or Talbott Avenue should cut through the Mazon Gegand estate between Thirtieth and Thirty-second streets ended with a decision to do neither yet build both. The Marion Trust Company platted a new street linking Pennsylvania Street at Thirtieth Avenue to Talbot Street at Thirty-second Avenue, creating two curves east of the property.

Pennsylvania-st Talbott Ave Mazon J. Gegand Thirtieth Thirty-second-st Marion Trust Company Penneylvania-st Talbott-sye Talbott-ave Penneyvania-rt Hiorks

Hereditary taint argued in boy sent to reform school

Judge Stubbs in juvenile court insists hereditary taint explains Raymond Lawrence's crimes. The boy, son of a mother with multiple police court offenses, lived with his grandfather but still stole from him and was sent to the Indiana School for Boys at Plainfield.

Bruths Juvenue Raymond Lawrence Hoy Tie Saya Judge Stubbs Indiaaa School For Plainfield

Death of Ben Ransdell in Southport

Ben Ransdell of Southport died at home from heart failure on Wednesday. He was a cousin of Dan Ransdell and a longtime resident of the town.

Ben Ransdell Southport Dan Ransdell Unitedtates Senate

Proposed Intercontinental Rail Plan Could Bind Americas

Jacob Waldeck reports on Charles M. Pepper’s study for President Roosevelt advocating a trunk line rail road across North South and Central America. The piece notes distance estimates NY to Buenos Aires about 11 887 miles with 6 702 miles in operation and remaining gaps, plus engineering and political hurdles and strategic value of a linked continental network.

Americas Washington North Central South America Charles M. Pepper Roosel Vott Pepper New York Buenos Ayres Moxley Hnks Vario Fous Serveys Hegarding Engineering Dimenltion Intercontinental Line Trom Callan Oroya Cepublics All America Jveh Recopese Thesean Thorugh Wairon Jacob Waldeck

Garfest and Bad Blood Ends in Shootings at Two Saloons

A noon Wednesday clash between Harry Murphy and bartender Herman Dyer at Jake Boer's saloon on 20 W. Washington St. left Murphy with a gunshot wound to the right hand after a heated argument following Murphy's profanity arrest earlier that morning. Dyer claims Murphy attacked first. both men face assault and battery charges.

Harry Murphy E. Washington St Herman Dyer Jake Boer W. Washington St Murphy Dyer Reller Kit

Farewell reception for Prince Pu Lun in Indianapolis

A farewell reception for Prince Pu Lun is set for Thursday at 5 30 PM at the Commercial Club. Attendees include club members manufacturers whose plants the prince visited and citizens connected with his entertainments, with their wives. It will be his last public function in Indianapolis.

Prince Pu Lun Commercial Club

UB Will Fight Brokers Over Stopover Rights

The Commercial Club replies to President Frank Gavri of the Central Passenger Association regarding stopover privileges in Indianapolis for visitors to the St Louis fair. The club demands brokers not be permitted to tasle in the Brokers. A committee will seek promises. if not, a public function may be pursued in court.

Frank Gavri Inidenapolis Ras St. Louis Fair Weker St. Louis Indianapolis St Louis Iniianapolis

Hale and Seibert Fatal Saloon Incident Reported

Testimony to the coroner cites Thomas Hale saying money and a watch mattered more than the state house as he killed Thom Seibert in Smith's onloon. Ren F. Adkins, a clerk or bartender, recounts Hale paid for drinks leading to the fatal night.

State House Thomas Hale Belbert Brothers Smith N. Hinaisat Thom Seibert Hale Ren F. Adkins Adaing Adkins Seibert Brothers

Powell Holds The Bag In Sheriff Nominating Play

Edward Sourbier was nominated for sheriff by the Republican county convention but will not campaign before September 1. Russell Powell, who alternated in the county clerk’s office, may stay on if Sourbier is chosen, with Davis uncertain about Powell’s future role when Bourbier campaigns and leaves in September.

Edward Sourbier Russell Powell Bourbler Powell Bourbier Davis the Sun Davin

Cincinnati Business Men Stop for Feed Here

A delegation of Cincinnati business men traveling home from the fair will be entertained Thursday night at the Grand Hotel by the Commercial Club and Board of Trade. Local club and board members will meet the train and escort visitors to the hotel. A fine menu has been prepared by Manager Holt. The Auxiliary of Fidelity will host a reception for Mrs. Charles Ackman and Mrs. Charles Van Eaton at Mrs. W. H. Winterrows home on Lexington Avenue.

Cincinnati Wil Grand Watel Commercial Cub Beara Holt Fidelity Judge of Oldfellows Charles Ackman Charles Vaneaton W. H. Wintertows Lexington-ave Ackman Europe

Salvage System Planned By The Commercial Club

The Commercial Club will again take up the salvage corps question and seek to formulate a plan for installing a general salvage system. The club will ask the city to contribute toward half the cost while the present corps, which does good work, is financed by private subscription.

Corpa

Uncertain Pension Funds For Court House Project

A fragment notes Probate Commissioner Walker may hold a venture to fund a new court house north of the present building. The exact yearly figures are not stated, but it is reasonably certain the sum will grow over time to aid erection.

Cee Bea Walker Shold

Fell Almost Into Morgue

Edward Speertia a 25 year old patient at City hospital leaped from a high window in the early hours Wednesday, dying an hour and a half later. He suffered severe injuries including a broken skull and torn abdominal incision from the fall, and had been in poor health with depression for weeks. He lived with his mother and a brother and had recently been treated for appendicitis.

Edward Speertia Moreinest Wity Hospital Jeany Speering Clark

New Mail Train Proposal Faces Indianapolis Workshop

A garbled report from Indianapolis discusses agitation for a new mail train to Chicago. It mentions the Commercial Club and pray at arrangements, but details are unclear. A driver and a plan to induce a mad act appear in the fragment, with a morning timetable reference.

Indianapolis Chicago Herab

Doct ors Free Tickets Cut Off

Report describes a disrupted issuance of free tickets at Capene Infari displacing doctors. Officials cite a policy change limiting dispensary access, with four inmates and a street railroad company mentioned in the debate. The piece notes privacy concerns and a May deadline for adjustments, detailing how the new limits affect rides and allocations.

Theatre Notes From The Park Stage And Touring Shows

The Helter company at the Park reports good progress with The briefing. Firstay Ubin will be shelved for Sapho for two performances while David Belasca plans spending. Several actors including Charter Richmond Minnie Bergman and Geneff face temporary layoff due to illnesses and production delays. Ida Hawley and Alice Nelson gain success in operatic circles. Robert Hilliard at Annapolis shows promise in amateur naval academy productions. Mary Mannering may appear in a June Huntly Metacthy production. James Uneketka plans to revive The Prisons of Zenda and possibly adapt a Winsor Churchite novela. William Sherlock writes a new drama Curbera and way. A thief stole cash and jewelry from Enos Murphy in New York prompting him to curb play purchases next season. Magon and Masan debut a new comedy Fritz and Snitz. A $1,500 payout in Atlantic City supported Mrs Cotter postponing a matinee of De Marry to allow time for a late-evening performance. Lew Dorckstader ends his Erle season after 43 weeks. next season promises an entirely new production.

Woman commits suicide at grave in Maine tragedy

In Bramn Ciflon May 2 report, a young May woman with a troubled past killed herself at a man's grave. Authorities note suspected depression and drug effects, with unclear motive tied to a relationship and financial pressures. The incident at an unnamed grave draws attention to the victim's age, health, and family.

Bramn Ciflon Holt

Cahill a Scrappy Little Trimmer in Ave Court

In the ave court Theeday John Codi faced charges of abuse and bay. Al Haeasel under provadion. The relorne showed the bry owas of a agraph 7 diepesttinn cowards hays under hege and several campiants were made against him. Chen Cahill found a par he would not whip unaided. He got a spardnee and Cahill coed eet nim.

John Codi Hege Chen Cahill Cahill

Skin and Blood Purification Health Claim

A noted advertisement promotes skin and blood purification therapy aimed at cleansing the skin scalp and blood from torture and disfigurement with hair loss as claimed outcomes.

Complete Cuticura Treatment Claims Worldwide Relief

The advertisement touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills as fast relief for itching burning and eczema. It claims thousands, even mothers and children, have found cure where others failed and urges baths with Soap followed by Ointment and oral pills to purify blood and heal skin ailments.

Mather

Savings in Lead Pencils May Build Court House Wing

Probate commissioner Walker was seen eating lead pencils and sharpening them in public, claiming it was to save county funds. The incident raised questions about waste and responsibility, with officials noting the need for prudent budgeting amid local public concerns.

Court House Walker

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