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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1904
Page
3
A scrambled Des Moines notice describes Mr and Mrs M L Steele arranging marriage details and living with many cats at their Iowa home. The text praises a kennels and references a past youth, a family aunt, and plans involving cats, prompting confusion about the event described.
In Hartford City, Patrick McFall fatally shot Ollie Walker amid rival glassworkers factions inside and around Parker Hotel. A mob of about 300 workers gathered for the arrest of McFall, as police prepared charges and issued bonds. tension and potential further violence spread through the area.
A chaotic court report details multiple divorce petitions where several wives, including Mrs Ana Baxter and Mrs Day Thebret Scutt, failed to prove provocation or wife abandonment. Judges denied decrees, with some petitioners claiming desertion and misconduct while others faced disappointment over settlements and procedural hurdles.
Mayne Holtz and Dawning, with F. Col and others, gather in the Boat house to discuss a city merger. The group weighs a change while Mayor Holuaman notes a belief that Republicans will prevail, echoed by colleague David Walkes and Tamlin’s warning of possible outcomes.
A flood of details follows a series of violent crimes including the murder of Miss Steinway and the assault on another girl near Osad and Cummingsville. Police report suspects lingering in the area as they inspect tracks, a canvas package, and a park outlet while asking for tips. a heavyset man is described, and arson and other attacks are noted with investigators pressing for witnesses and evidence.
An eight foot fence is planned as a barricade at the State penitentiary in Ireon City Nee to shield four condemned men slated for execution. Local supporters have contributed eight for the defense fund to guard against riot or escape in the murder trial concluded about a year ago.
Telegram news from New York reports betting on the Roosevelt gubernatorial contest. Merrick remains a favorite while Roosevelt's odds rise to 1 to 44 and even money on a statewide win across several states.
A widow rumor unsettles Irvington as a divorce suit reveals hidden marriage details. The case involves Mrs Hette Vistar and others amid claims of secrecy and guardianship, with unfamiliar names appearing in the court filings and social circles. Local friends react to the sudden legal action, unsure of its broader impact on households and reputations.
Unclear OCR fragment outlines scattered references to political figures and events, mentioning a president, towns, and a community in flux. It hints at family matters, upcoming delays, and tensions around local governance, with garbled names and places creating a hazy snapshot of a disturbed civic moment.
Amid growing political heat over a presidential address, residents in the town debate security, election integrity, and possible repercussions for colonists and the president’s supporters. Officials and secret service agents coordinate patrols as tensions rise over ballots and loyalties.
The bulletin notes unsettled weather for Monday with showers or snow possible in parts of New York and New England. Rain also affects the Pacific coast region while Washington Nav reports and a general forecast mentions varying conditions across the Northeast and far northwest areas.
Votive may fail to advance as council members face questions on policy and procedure. Citizens express concerns over intervention in private business and potential delays as officials prepare to consider the ordinance at a planned meeting in Vicksburg.
A compact overview of produce and grain prices across Indianapolis Chicago and New York markets. Includes butter creamery values, lard, eggs, poultry, various fruits on New York and California listings, and cattle hogs and sheep bids from Cincinnati and Indianapolis. Mentions several firms and market actions with price ranges and volume cues.
Pittsburg telegram reports cattle and sheep prices with varied quotes for common to prime grades and roughs, plus pig and veal values. Coal and coke retail prices list anthracite smokeless coal, cannel, and several regional brands with per ton and per bushel notes for different delivery methods and locations.
The Indiana Union Traction Anderson Division timetable shows limited trains from Indianapolis to Tipton and Indianapolis to Columbus with hourly service. Through passenger cars connect Indianapolis South to Greenwood Franklin Columbus and other towns including Southport and Edinburgh for regional travel.
The schedule lists first cars from Kentucky Avenue No 7 at 5 20 p m and every four minutes to 6 20 p m with service to Mooreville Martingville and Martinville. Alternate routes include express and limited runs to Indianapolis and inter mediate stations with complex minute marks and ambiguous times due to OCR errors.
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