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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1904
Page
3
A Chicago woman named Sarah Hart tested John Gregson’s patience self control and constancy by arranging other callers, cooking poor meals, and dating another man. Resulting conflict led Gregson to sue for the diamond ring and gifts. the court will settle ownership and return.
In Pa on November 12 Kate Miller a middle aged masculine woman alleges her husband Frank Muelli deserted years ago. She confronted him on the street and he fled into hiding. He was arrested on desertion but testified he had been in the country only three years and was discharged. She still claims he is her long lost husband.
In Stamford, Nov. 12, Democratic Justice Samuel Weinert announced two weeks of free marriages, while Republican Justice Joseph H. Knapp stated he will issue premium stamps for ceremonies. The newly elected justices of the peace emphasize their limited role to identify marriages.
New York Nov 32 Fearful that her suits at law would interfere with her son's business career the wife of Solon J Viasto has discontinued actions to recover 300 from Mrs Everett Culver daughter of Senator William A Clark and for a separation from Viasto No payment was made for the discontinuance Viasto and his wife have not lived together for years and he pays her a weekly allowance of 8 In discarding the action for limited divorce Viasto paid arrears and agreed to pay 15 a week He son is employed by an express company with a responsible position.
Rumor in political circles says Cornelius Vanderbilt may be named first secretary of the American embassy in Berlin. Vanderbilt and his wife Miss Grace Wilson are said to be favored by the German emperor and empress, following his independent stance in the campaign.
Eight masked armed men raided Titov near Galesburg just after 1 a m on Saturday. They exploded the bank, looted cash totaling two thousand dollars, and escaped on a handcar. The raid alarmed the village as a brief pursuit was halted by gunfire. Chicago police were asked to assist.
A mystery blaze at 2:90 a m in Nashville destroyed W W Woodruff & Co wholesale hardware with 100 pounds of dynamite. Damage to Arnold Henegar & Doyle shoe store and Cable Piano Co. assessed at 150000 and 20000. Firemen injured. glass and stock damaged across five blocks. widespread disruption as streets fill with glass and men work to clear debris.
Special to The Sun St Louis reports Edward Raymond ex Harvard student, 18, or 19, and an unidentified accomplice robbed Louis Fentzer's saloon at gunpoint. Police pursued as patrons fled, Raymond captured after a desperate chase. He had left Harvard, traveled to Colorado, then walked home amid poverty and contemplated crime.
The Liberty Bell committee reports Thursday night and Friday morning events will cost about 13 and asks the council to appropriate 504. Remaining funds to be raised by subscription. Nitroglycerine used in break in Brownaville LaCrosseWis reports. Three suspects fled toward Minneapolis after wrecking the western village office safe. only small money stolen.
A new Booster Club named the Booster Club is formed in Bloomington by ISCRIPPS MRAE Telegram Blooming ton. Members must wear a dress, march to church each Sunday, and place a silver dollar in the contribution box. Fines apply for noncompliance. Pastors welcome the society.
A boiler in the basement beneath the Newport hotel restaurant and saloon at Market Street exploded Saturday morning. The building suffered heavy damage but all occupants were evacuated and escaped injury.
Births in New Jersey and elsewhere record numerous names and addresses including Walter and Mary Quick a boy at 188 Sugar Grove Ave Ethel Hubble. Travid and Georgia McMann a girl at 319 N An dizon plus others Amy NIX Meridian a boy. Deaths list Charles E Gould 40 Central hospital Phorbe Day 1 ity Mary Brothers 47 City hospital. Marriages Edward Falk and Mary Weathers Thomas Shockeney and Anna Owens Kartes Strachey Lena Lyster Paul Ringer Grace P Cushing Harvey Olson Daisy Neff Building Permits William Kennard cottage Roach 371 C G Bass brick Alabama 71000 Delia Williama residence Dalay 2%
Madrid reports King Alfonso has pardoned Jane Surez a cigarette maker serving ten years for murdering her husband Thomas Houghton an American during the Spanish American war claiming patriotism as motive. In London Valentine Cameron Prendergast a famed artist author and playwright is dead.
Luther T. Ellsworth United States consul in Cartagena reports a disturbance in Colombia when the American coat of arms at the consulate was smeared with mud. The incident prompted a Washington response, Admiral Sigsbee’s fleet to Cartagena, and an apology promised by Governor Patron of Bolivia. Ellsworth believes the act was planned by leading locals.
Miss Lita Eppich, while glancing in a Sixth Avenue department store mirror, had her satchel stolen containing $4190. The money belonged to her fiancé, Harry Ruft, as he transferred funds between banks. The incident was reported from New York.
The Indianapolis auditorium reopens Monday with afternoon and evening skating by a full orchestra. New management led by Mr Newman promises improved floor and seating, personal supervision, and a low ten cent admission. Instructors will offer regular skating lessons day and night to curb rowdyism and attract local youth for the winter season.
Nov 12 reports from Scripps Maine Milwaukee show Congressman Babearie winning by 389 votes, far smaller than prior large pluralities. Wisconsin county results give Roosevelt ahead by Katy and LaFollette by 45,982 over Peck. Archbishop Chapelle of New Orleans arrived aboard La Lorraine after a trip abroad, recounting a cordial meeting with Pope Pius X and noting the Pope’s good health despite workload.
Serious rioting broke out at Vienna University as German students attacked Slav and Malian students. The conflict spread through the campus, forcing Slavs and Jadans to retreat. German groups celebrated the victory by ringing "blow wicket am Rha."
Government wheat expert George Reever reported findings on Saturday showing the Heasian fly infesting Michigan Indiana and Ohio with varying percentages of fields affected He plans to study Kentucky Tennessee and Georgia next as part of an exhaustive examination of the fly s habits In Cripple Creek Colo a fire destroyed most of Anaconda Street area causing extensive damage and property loss with little or no resistance to the blaze
Joseph Martden, a farmer in Sussex, won a large sum on a betting bet and hosted an oyster supper for the entire town Friday night. The banquet was laid in the town hall, with the feast carried to the hall in a wheelbarrow pushed by a defeated bleter, while the Systex band played and a torchlight procession followed through the streets.
In Cohasset Minnesota Arndt Hanson shoots what he thinks is a bear near his home nine miles west of town. He finds his 13 year old son Arthur mortally wounded from a bullet that pierced his chest. The tragedy follows a misidentified brown jacket seen through thick brush as the bear. A mournful family and sheriff await aftermath. Roosevelt tribute plans unfold in Chicago with gala events and a possible visit. Missouri Republican plurality numbers shift with updated returns. Trainmen are killed in a collision near Granger as westbound Union Pacific passes collide with an eastbound freight. several injured passengers are reported.
New York stocks moved higher with gains in preferred issues and rails while overall volume remained large. East Buffalo and St Paul reports noted mixed receipts and prices for live stock, livestock, and produce with cattle and hogs showing firm bids.
Market chatter across Chicago and other exchanges shows mixed openers and small shifts in December and May contracts for corn and wheat while livestock receipts and prices hold steady down the line. Regional reports from Indianapolis Cincinnati Pittsburgh and St Louis reflect steadier bids for cattle hogs and sheep with modest gains and declines noted in distantly reported trading.
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