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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1904

Page

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Peace in the Far East Still Hidden to The War’s End

London reports say peace unlikely before spring as Japan seeks Port Arthur and mediation offers would surprise officials. Baltic Fleet repairs at Crete delay ships bound for the Far East, with rumors Japan plans an attack in the Red Sea.

Iscripps-M'Rae London Far East America Japan Port Arthur Baltic Crate Scripps-M'Rrk Creve Red Sea

Tough legal fight over control of American Central Fire stock

Eight attorneys, four per side, argued in Judge McMaster's court as Addison Nordyke seeks an injunction to prevent Monton A Woolen and others from disposing of stock in the American Central Fire Insurance Co Nordyke, a major holder, claims a private contract with Woolen to hold shares in common and fears stock devaluation if disposal proceeds The case centers on a demurrer to the complaint filed weeks earlier and the lawyers expect to finish argument Men Participated and medical ad copy included.

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War Looms as Indianapolis Barbers Face Sunday Arrests

Warrants issued for nine well known Indianapolis barbers amid a fierce barber union battle over Sunday work. Names include Blumlein Armstrong Tickard Hill McCarthy Douglass Ochetree Brenxel and Peas. Prosecutions follow union rules banning Sunday shaving and threaten downtown and suburban shops with legal action and price disputes.

Milier Denison Uous 1 Blumlein Wiliam C. Armstrong Frank Tickard Charles Hill Timothy J. McCarthy Wiliam Douglass Ralph S. Ochetree Frank Brenxel Charlies Peas Justice Stom Ditter Barbera Barbers’ Union Reems

Victim Mistaken for Alma Steinway in Cincinnati Case

Police probe shifts to new leads after Mrs Sophia White and her daughter Fdna allege Alma Steinway was killed by a man who once threatened them. They say the murderer may have mistaken Alma for Fdna, who resembled her, amid past arrests and warnings about the assailant's threats.

Suripps-M'Rab Cincinnati Hartwell Alma Shinway Mra Sophia White Fdna Mose White Umi

Attacks Reported in Webster and Sycamore Area

Police in Cincinnati report a string of assaults on young women near Webster and Sycamore streets. Residents fear for their safety after two prior north end tragedies and a recent attack where a Webster Street woman broke free and fainted at her home.

Scripps-M'Rae Cincinnati Sycamore Websterats Webstor North End Webaterat Webster St

Persimmon Gift Sparks Political Banter in Westphalia

Westphalia resident W H Lamaster sent three cases of fine persimmons to old friend Fred Eppert in Indianapolis after a tongue in cheek remark about finding persimmons. The delivery, picked by his wife and Mrs Fred Wagner, arrived Saturday morning. Eppert weighs a possum supper with persimmon trim for local political friends.

W. H. Jamaster Westphalia Fred Eppert Indianapolis Lamaster Mr. Eppert Lamanter Fred Wagner Eopper

Diamond Jewelry Sale at Monument Place Ad

Diamond rings for ladies priced from $10 and up. Easy viewing and courteous service. J. P. Mullally invites you to inspect stock at 2% Monument Place. Diamonds and Jewelry. The Union National Bank invites your business. William J. Richards, President.

J. P Mullally Monument Place The Union National Beak William J. Richards

Contractor Testifies In Wood Theft Case

Eugene Shield testified in police court against John and William Marshall, both colored, for hauling away large loads of wood from Shield’s property at 63 N. Oriental St. Shield described the men starting to tear down his cement house to reach more wood. He was excited on the stand and the judge warned him to refrain from talking. The case was continued for further witnesses.

Eugene Shield N. Oriental St John William Marshall Shield

Cabbage Snake Debunked by Entomologist

Springfield Illinois November 12 The Mile board of agriculture cites Prof H Forbes of Urbaba saying the cabbage snake scare has no basis. He explains the so called worm is a hairworm parasite of grasshoppers that invades cabbage only if a grasshopper is on the plant. The report of Hines was unfounded.

Springfield Mile Board of Agriculture A. Forbes Offre Urbaba

Deserters Bockland and Rich Surrender in Indianapolis

Albert Bockland and Charles Rich, desert era soldiers, wandered for weeks before arriving in Indianapolis and surrendering at the recruiting office on Minols Street. They claimed they had been away from camp about three days and could not find suitable work. Weather fair then warming, with 7 am 28, noon 41, 2 pm 44. The Werke Board visit notes and city Board of Works activity at Short ride high school and William Williams office. stenographer explains office workings.

Albert Bockland Charles Rich Indianapolis Minols St Werke Board Shortride High School City Board of Works’ Office Wiliam Willams Tm Office

Boxer Uprising Fears Rise From Pekin Dispatch

Believed head of the American Bible Society in China Charles F. Gammon warns of a second Boxer uprising in China. In letters to his father he says Ambassador Conger is alert to the danger and may seek U.S. troops if suppression fails. Gammon cites earlier 1900 events and notes his past involvement with the relief party near Tianjin.

American Bible Society China Iscripps ACRAB Beloit Wis Pekin Charles F. Gammon Gammon F. M. Gammon Niniater Conger United States American Blue Society i

Call for Swift Vote Tabulation Spurs New Law

Marion county canvassing board workers labor through a long session as Horace Smith urges an immediate official count after polls close. He notes more precincts and heavy scratching, calling for legislation to simplify and speed up the tally. The tally remains incomplete as officials await final sums.

Marion County Horace Smith Smith Iegislature

Sues for Receiver in Coonse & Caylor Lee Company

Judge Leathern hears the suit of Amanda Caviar seeking a receiver for Coonse & Caylor Lee Company. Plaintiffs allege a large stockholding and claim she has not received her rightful part in management.

Amanda Caviar Coonse & Caylor Lee Company Leathern

Nurses blamed in hospital water death case

Coroner Tutewiler likely to deliver verdict early next week after testimony at the Cite Hospital inquiry. J A Cox testified hot water was off for repairs on Nov 3 and Mee Funk and another nurse were blamed for the two patient deaths due to mistaken use of a carbon grid solution.

J. A. Cox Cite Hospital Funk Cox Hongs Tutewller Funk and Mendenhall Bith

Torn Ticket Ejection Sparks $3000 Suit in Marion County

Multiple cases before Marion County courts involve injuries from streetcar incidents. Charles Relley sues the Indianapolis traction and terminal company for 3000, claiming a torn ticket remained valid and the conductor forced him off in rain. Sarah Steward seeks 18 for injuries after a door knockdown. Richard Castle demands 320,000 after a bicycle collision with a streetcar. Also noted is a health ad for Piso remedies.

Indianapella Traction and Terminal Company Charles H. Reiley Relley Sarah Steward Han Becaun Richard C. Castle Seyn

Heated clash over jail release at city police station

A disputed arrest at the city police station led to a courtroom clash involving Sheriff Metzger Judge Whallon and Turnkey Mackassey. Four Italian voters Lengrune Depopalls Perea and Monteo were jailed on bonds set at 100 dollars before a special court session ordered their release as bonds were posted or cash presented.

David O. Stott E. Washington Lenard Perea Vince Depopalls Bonarigy Monteo Mackasney Mackassey Metzger Whallon Fustey Wan Marion County Ensley Markeasey Turkey

Nine Die In Train Collision Near Azusa

A weather bound Union Pacific passenger train and a freight collided at Azusa, Wyoming, on Saturday morning. Nine persons were killed when the freight orders were misunderstood by an operator, triggering the wreck.

Scripps-M'Rab Cheyenne Wyo Union Pacific Azusa Wio

Nine injured in Baltimore side swipe at Boyd's Station

Nine people aboard a B and C train were injured in a sideswipe at Boyd's Station Saturday morning. Injured include Pullman conductor George Conrad and passengers Mrs Charien E. Carr, B F Doran, W J Courter, L Young, M J Harden, Miss A Janis, and Mr and Mrs C M Palmer. All but Conrad continued on after treatment by company physicians.

Baltimore Boyd's Station George Conrad Maydin Charien E. Carr Cinci BF

180 Days for Smith in Court for Wife Beating

In police court, Henry Smith faced a harsh sentence after his wife testified she was beaten when he returned home late accusing her of neglect. The judge considered her tale pitiful and ordered Smith to 180 days in the workhouse, with talk of fines and further punishment.

Henry Smith Mra Smith

Big Football Clash Draws 70 Town Rooters to Indy

Indiana University and Purdue fans flooded Indianapolis for the annual game. More than 1,000 yards of ribbon adorned Indiana students, while Purdue sent hundreds more on a special train. Colors, parades, and massed rooters marked the pregame excitement as both towns prepared for the showdown at Washington Park.

Indiana University Indians Purdue Indiana Concha Horne Pike Clevenger Grand Hotel Grand Northwestern Traction Ene Claypool Hotel Belfermakers Bac Bloomington Lafayette Indianapolis Indiana Delogation Yale Princeton Pardus Sudhanapoals Flest Trai State College Milhalist Westington Ovr Atudente Perind Bauners

Robbery of 1500 Near Memphis At New Albany

A bank robbery report details a theft of about 1500 dollars from an ante at a southern express facility near New Albany MoE. A thief who knew the combination entered hours after the break in and escaped before authorities could respond. The article mentions banks and a list of unrelated local ads and products.

Memphis Tenn, Ney Sam Af “Roney SGM National Bank of Cammieres Bank of Merile Southea New Albany Moe

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