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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1904
Page
2
A fragmented report notes strong Roosevelt supports in the state with anecdotes from party figures. Budgets and leadership questions surface as party lines tighten, while a bank robbery and Japanese plant plans appear in adjacent dispatches.
In an upset, Rhody’s candidate Mr Shiel won large sums on the election odds, reportedly $11.09 to 12,000. Observers say many county workers backed him and anticipated his defeat, while Shiel himself gained on Knxey and Sourbler.
London Nov 1 storm along the coasts of England and Europe continues with many wrecks reported. The Dark Charmeuse from America was lost, crew saved, and the western coast of Portugal suffered extensive damage to buildings and churches. The storm did more damage than any similar disturbance this year.
Fragmented OCR reveals a bustling scene with chatter about Thanksgiving timing, retail expectations, and merchants predicting stronger seating and sales this year. Mentions of shoppers, tables, and early promotions hint at a festive preholiday rush across stores and markets.
Debates predict a growing socialist movement in the United States with a potential four year sweep, as Republicans align with capitalist interests and working class factions. The Prince of Wales reportedly weakens amid illness while rumors swirl about royal health and succession.
Election returns indicate Merre will be the capital with a majority around 13 000 votes in the city. Later results show Ransevert carrying the state by more than a margin, altering the anticipated outcome.
An advertisement claims rheumatism is not cured permanently by external remedies but can be relieved by Hood's Sarsaparilla. It asserts the medicine corrects blood acidity and treats the disease, implying a lasting cure through an internal remedy.
The article reports a landslide Republican triumph aided by independents and wartime sentiment, with Roosevelt winning in several states by wide margins. It notes gains in Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, and Maryland, and predicts an overwhelming Republican majority in Congress.
The City Board of health will issue a statement about the firing of Dr Pag Martin of the Cit hospital following the exposure and death of W J Owens. Dr Martin says an error occurred due to a misidentification, as Owens was not the person sought by police.
Norman Fl, a Democratic national committeeman from Buffalo, argues it was difficult for reformers to defeat the old guard led by Sheehan and Cortelyou. He contrasts their honesty with the influence of Hanna era associates and party interests surrounding the 1909 reform debate.
A bartender named Stitler says John Jyte was discharged then returned to the saloon and quarreled. Lewie Sitter allegedly shot Jyte early today in Kansas City Missouri.
Delaware voters filled Dover Georgetown and other towns as Christmas shoppers spent money and amid secrecy cries. Allegations of vote-buying arose with Democrats and Republicans alike, a preacher noted, and long campaign literature circulated while observers described the scene as crowded and tense.
Reverend Clarke addressed the audience at the First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday night. The gathering in the church banquet room honored Endeavor officers and city workers, with toasts from Lor. Maines Dr. Philputr Dr Newanan President Starke and Miss Florence Landers. About 300 people attended the banquet prior to the meeting.
The article reports Theodore Rowan’s defeat of Judge Parker in a seaside Atlantic section poll held Tuesday. The event, described with maritime imagery, notes the arrival of the smoking roan and mentions Capt A. W. Mas form of Chicago and Capt A. M. Bunton of the United States Marine Corps overseeing the polling process and announcing Roosevelt, Parker, and others.
James Cralter, a patron, faces charges after a confrontation with Patrolman George Tomlinson. The incident includes Crabley Crabtree’s alleged insult to a woman and a complaint by Victoria Broyles claiming racial slurs and assault on the street. The case centers on conduct toward a colored resident and the patrolman’s actions during the disturbance near Swelock and St Cade.
London dispatch reports editorials in the evening papers hailing President Roosevelt and the Republican party. The Times and others note Roosevelt’s broad popularity and confidence, while Parker is seen as a personality whose loss reflects on the campaign more than his platform.
A Chicago report states Paul Gay, a team star, was fined 28 for cruelty to animals after allegedly causing a horse to be dragged beneath a wagon by placing a tire under it when it balked. The note appears amid miscellaneous ads and telegraph items.
Winter tourist fares from Chicago to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo are on sale daily at a set rate via the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line. Tickets are valid on fast through trains with modern equipment. Maps and fare details available from your local agent Greene General Agent 45 Vine Street Cincinnati Ohio.
Open hunting season starts November 1 for Wisconsin and northern Michigan with special low round trip tickets via the Chicago Western line from Chicago on November 13 and return by December 16. Deer and game are reported more abundant than in years past. Rates schedules booklets hotels and boarding house data are published. application details available from N. M. Breeze General Agent at Cincinnati.
The Snake River valley in Idaho boasts vast state lands, with 270,000 acres under Twin Falls region, promising high yields from 1910 bushels per acre wheat and three alfalfa crops. Homeseekers can reach via Union Pacific to Brake River valley, with full info from W. H. Connor in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Notice informs voters in a ward that a candidate will apply to the county commission board for Murat County. Details touch on parcel boundaries and property frontage near Noble and New York Streets, Indianapolis.
Edward Hardin gives notice to the Board of Commissioners of Marion County Indiana that he will apply for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in small quantities and for on premise drinking at 49 West Market Street in Ward 13 Toulon in Canter Township. He also gives notice of applying for pool table privileges in the game room of the same property.
The subscriber informs citizens and voters in Center township Marion county and Stventh ward of Indianapolis that he will apply to the county commissioners at the December 1901 term for licenses to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with the privilege to drink on the premises. The business is located on Delaware Street at the first floor of a four story brick building, lot No. 1, block No. 48, North Delaware Street, ward No. 1, Indianapolis. Another notice states Ernst Irmer will apply in the Twelfth ward for licenses to sell similar liquors in quantities under five gallons at a room facing east on Pennsylvania Avenue at the northwest corner of Pennsylvania and Pearl streets, first floor of a four story brick building, lot No. 1, block No. B, city of Indianapolis.
Citizens and voters of Fifth Guard Center township Marion county Indiana are notified that the applicant will apply to the Board of County Commissioners at the December term 194 for licenses to sell intoxicating liquor malt and wine in quantities of less than five gallons with public on premises drinking in a specified two story brick building at 778 Indiana Ave Ward 5. The subscriber also notifies the Eleventh Ward Center township Marion county Indiana of a separate intent to obtain licenses for pool table privileges in the same premises. John Winkelhagen.
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