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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1904
Page
2
Delaware faces a volatile election scene as vote buying and bribery concerns roil the campaign. Democratic and Republican contenders clash over reforms and potential prosecutions while key figures like Levi M. and party operatives push for credibility amid accusations and fear of corrupt influence.
A gasoline stove explosion in the Hutchinaan block near Mir Fannie Bilis and Mrs Huis severely burns her face and singes her hair. The blaze spreads rapidly to upper rooms, destroying furniture and forcing evacuation. Firemen battled the flames about an hour as the building and adjacent property sustained damage in the incident.
From Germany arriving Tuesday, Jenn Pelffer of the city received a check for 3M with a pension of 2 per month for the balance of life in recognition of his services in the German army. The telegram from Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany carried a message of cheer for his declining years and included a monetary gift.
Walter B Callaway named assistant general passenger agent of the C H and D while Andrew M Smith a Capital National Bank officer is set to become treasurer of the American Society of Equity at the Indianapolis annual meeting. J A Everett to be re elected president with October railroad traffic reported across several lines and freight handling at Indianapolis Big Four station. Catholic women’s club, a piano recital, and temple talks also noted along with multiple local incidents and lectures.
Nan Patterson offers a possible avenue to liberty amid the sensational New York murder case involving Milton W. Hazelton and a cab driver. Patterson’s statements, details of the shooting, and claims about the sequence of events are presented as she and others navigate the public and legal response to the fatal incident.
The body of Robert Peal, a railroad worker on the Bellayre to Newark line, was found early Wednesday at Burlington two miles north of the city. Police say it is a clear murder case with no strong motive. Three suspects were arrested Wednesday morning.
Fragmented, garbled newspaper OCR reports an editor taking a drastic action during a chaotic maritime incident. The text references ships, docks, and unclear battles, with lines suggestive of suicidial or violent scenes on or near the water.
A bridge builder named Baile died suddenly at home in Detton. He was born in Leysune and left a legacy in engineering projects on Melte Island. Local officials reported the death and tributes from colleagues and family.
New York Congressman Littleton addressed Indianapolis Democrats at a Mo onic ball Tuesday night with Albert Buhm and Joseph Fanning on stage. He defended the party on money policy, recalling 1888 1902 1900 positions and challenging Republican claims about trust in the presidency. Republicans expect gains in Indiana with hopes of ousting Robinson in district 12 and winning district 2. Tom Taggart and Marty S. New traveled for campaign events. Bud Burkhart and Col Felier are scheduled for upcoming speeches. A bicycle is advertised in the sale column.
Prominent medical experts assert a new treatment could erase asthma and catarrh. The Austrian dispensary, listed in a New York address, offers a free trial by mail with no charge for those suffering respiratory conditions.
A garbled OCR fragment references a fast train or route in Omaha and mentions travel to Paris and Cincinnati. It appears as a damaged transit brief with unreadable names and dates, offering little usable detail beyond partial place names and scattered terms.
The Mullens have invested in upgrading the Union Pacific line to protect patrons from accidents. The line is famed for fast trains, smooth track, and superior service with tourist sleepers. Inquiries directed to W. H. Connor at 68 East Fourth St. Cincinnati.
Train route via Union Pacific runs 290 miles along the Columbia River with much view of water through car windows. Two through trains daily with accommodations for all classes. Inquiries to W. A. Connor, G.A., 6 East Fourth St., Cincinnati, Ohio.
A decorative feature extols California trees such as the Mariposa Grove and Calaveras Grove redwoods, noting ages from 1600 to 2000 years and urging travel via Union Pacific with swift routes to the West Coast. Pamphlets with routes and maps are available from W H Connor in Cincinnati.
Reported derailment of a westbound train near Colhssalle to Wichita occurred after cattle on track. Messages describe injuries and the rail line halted as investigators and officers assist in the scene.
The notices inform voters in Center township Marion county Indiana that several residents including David Davis, David Koontz, and Elias Krauss will apply to the board of county commissioners in December for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under one gallon with on premises consumption. Locations include 651 Washington Street Indianapolis and 52 Virgila Ave Ward 11. The filings describe business premises frontages and lot details in subdivisions within Indianapolis.
A resident of Pwelfth ward Center township Marion county Indiana seeks license from the county commissioners to sell intoxicating vinous and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons at a room fronting east on Russell Ave at the northeast corner of Russell and McCarty streets in a two story frame building. The notice names applicant as Abidor Davidson and references the December term for action.
The subscriber gives notice to Ah ward Venter township Marist County Indiana that he will apply to the Board of county commissioners at their December farm 14 for a license to sell intoxicating liquor in quantities not more than a wine glass at a time with privilege to drink on the premises. The place is a 16 by 60 foot room fronting north on Washington street on the first floor of a brick building at No 33 Washington st Ward 1 Center township Marion county Indiana. LESTOR BECTTOR.
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