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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1904

Page

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Fiend search ongoing as police probe strange murder case

The Cincinnati murder scene known as the House of horrors draws hundreds despite bad weather. Police seek two or more suspects in the death of Alma Steinway and the theft tied to a wallet snatch. A canvas shoe clue and a strange clerical error at the hospital spark further inquiries. Detectives Crim and Poppe pursue a lead from a gardener and a canvas shoe purchase.

Cincinnati Mary Eckhart Walhurst Seventh Mir Creek St. Bernard Vinest Beventh Chester Park John Rau Mitchell-ave Spring Grove-ave Rau Ran Tis Cumquingville Hoe Hamilton

Back to The Works Habitual Drinker Defies Police Move

Joseph Wagner of Plennant Street defied officers by staying in a saloon area despite orders to move. In police court he claimed his father had him sent to the workhouse to keep him out of saloons. Officers Brooks Gornish and Cronin testified they urged him to quit drinking before arrest. The court sentenced Wagner to days in the workhouse.

Brooks Gornish Cronin Wagner

No Verdict Yet In Poisoning Case At Chu Hospital

Coroner has not yet reached a verdict in the deaths of two women poisoned by mis take at Chu hospital. He has weighed all the evidence and wishes for additional testimony. It is believed one verdict could be ready by Tuesday or Wednesday and may be sensational in nature.

Chu Hospital

Liberty Bell touched by city children at big banquet

Senator Beveridge will headline the dinner at the Claypool Hotel with Mayor Holtzman as toastmaster and other speakers including John Wy Kern and Henry Clay of Philadelphia. The Bell will be at Terminal Station Friday morning for展示 as children are invited to touch it under police protection.

Moldzman Police Department Willem Owen Falkce Supt Martin Holtzman William Owen Dmgnita Wiliam Owen Howfat Ifs Board of Health City Hospital Senator Beveridge Claypool Terminal Station Robert Grier Weaver Joseph R. C. McCaix Lister Childerf

Liberty Bell Fund May Hit City Ledger In Budget Move

Mayor Holtzman asks council to appropriate 60 dollars to the Liberty Bell expense fund for the Philadelphia delegation. The proposal may trigger transfers across departments including funds for a bacteriological laboratory, as Dr T Victor Keene seeks a lab to test water but currently lacks one. Council meets Monday.

Holtzman Chy Ulghi Liberty Bell Philadelphia Itte T. Victor Keene Preent

Weber Held in Murder and Arson Case in Auburn

Adolph Weber is arrested on charges of killing his parents, sister, and young brother last Thursday and setting their residence on fire to conceal the crime. A bank robbery suspect whose description matches Weber’s is linked to the case, with investigators noting a pistol bullet matching wounds in the family and in the mother.

Auburn Cal Adolph Weber Weber Stan Shepard Sue Tne Tha Wevers New Castle Tom Palmer Julian Weber Smith Mrs. Weber Mins Weber

Weather summary for Fall Monday and Tuesday

The forecast notes a fair and rising temperature trend through Monday and into Tuesday. Early readings show 34 degrees at 7 am, 42 at noon, and 44 degrees by 2 pm.

Boy runs from home after town rumor and taunting

A 12 year old boy named Floyd left Greenup after being teased that he stole chickens, saying townspeople ruined his life with a joke. Police found him Sunday night and held him at the station as his parents were notified. He will be sent back to Illinois Tuesday.

Finvd Runkle Greenup Mil Goliie Bam Beys Leon Floyd Ant Tes Ilinois

ANOTHER BATTLE REPORTS HEAVY REINFORCEMENTS AND MOVEMENTS

Dispatches from the front report Field marshal Yama has received heavy reinforcements near Newohwang. Japanese activity centers on the right flank as a turning movement is contemplated. Gen Kurapatkin fortifies along the Bhahke river amid signs of a serious engagement within days. No new news from Port Arthur.

Scripps-M'Rae Cablegran ST Petersburg Yama Kurapatkin Bhahke Port Arthur

Tears and Laughter in Policy Court Case

A scene in policy court Monday morning features Henrietta Simpson, a young colored girl, and Mary Scully, an older white woman, arrested for drunkenness after being found on the street at 3 a.m. drinking beer and quarrelling over payment. The women reacted differently, Simpson laughing and Scully crying, with Scully claiming her husband has gone to Ireland to inherit a fortune and promising wealth upon his return. Both were fined, given costs, and ordered to 20 days in the workhouse.

Policy Court Henrietta Simpson Pat Mary Seatly

Half-Hidden Entry Opens New York Horse Show

The twenty-fret samural horse show opened to the public in New York on Monday November 1 with an official opening and display of entries as crowds gathered for the event.

Police raid uncovers opium joint at No 9 East Street

Strong odor triggers police probe at 9 East Street Monday. Officers Sheiaurt and Smith search two floors of a house, finding an opium pipe and remnants likely used recently. Waiter Dillon identifies himself but withholds details. A gas-lit blaze heats the room as more contraband is found. Dillon faces police court on related charges. Also reports Brown’s arrest over a robbery attempt and Judge Stubbe’s Massachusetts visit influencing juvenile court efforts.

No. 9 S. Eastat Dillon Sergt. Sheiaurt Smith Bnt dikeRtataren Dylan

Roosevelt to visit St Louis during Thanksgiving Week at World’s Fair

Special to The Sun St Louis Mo Nov 14 Thanksgiving Week at the world’s fair village will end with a visit from President Roosevelt and cabinet members on Saturday. Over twenty colleges and universities have accepted invitations to participate in events and socials, with athletics and ceremonies. A gridiron football game between McKendree and St Louis universities opens the series on Monday Nov 2.

ST. Louis Roosevelt McKendree Chicago Board of Education Indiana DePauw Purdue Botier Indians Notre Dame

Burglar Breaks In Through Front Door on Park Avenue

A bold burglar entered W. Viet at 159 Park Ave Sunday night and rifled two watches jewelry and coins. He gained entry via the front door left unforced then hid under the mat chewed the door and replaced the key under the mat. Mrs Viet heard scuffing on returning from church and the thief fled through a back window as the front door met him. Police have no sight of him.

Viet Park-ave Von Mra Viet

Divorce Suit Involving Henry Carter Filed

Henry Carter seeks a divorce from Lillie Carter alleging she frequents wine rooms and maintains an adulterous relationship. The complaint was filed citing marital discord and improper conduct.

Henry Carter Lillie Carter

Auto Going at Fast Clip Kills Aged Woman in Collision

Witnesses testified in a death case that a speeding automobile driven by Joseph Moore and owned by J Edward Strauss struck Mrs Minerva Hawley as she stood near a south bound streetcar. No warning signal was heard and the elderly woman died at St Vincent's hospital about two weeks later.

Minerva Hawley Joseph Mowe J. Edward Strauss Depeycotoner Dunlavy Sirs Annerve Hawley Joseph Moore J. Edward Strawa W. L. Sullivan Mra Lette Hoeiskall Bue

Five saloon keepers arrested for Sunday sale in city

Five saloon keepers faced Monday police court on charges of selling liquor on Sunday. The men, including Aaron and John Zehner and Gabriel Stutz, Suas Hall and Herman Goldman, claimed a police officer had told them back room sales were allowed. Officials denied any permission and said no officer authorized Sunday sales.

Aaron John Zehner Capital Gabriel Stutz Suas Hall Herman Goldman Zehner Blackwell Uquor Leaat Tam Supt Kruger Capt Moylan

Three-way fight over guardianship of seven-year-old Miss Hyatt

A probate court battle erupts as guardianship of seven year old Miss Georgia Hyatt, once placed with her maternal grandparents after removal from her mother Mrs Dollie Frank, returns to dispute. The Children's Guardians board had approved earlier adoption by the grandparents but later withdrew. The mother and grandparents both seek custody as the court weighs who has the right to the child. Separately an elevator at the Board of Trade building fell to the bottom floor in the morning, scaring the elevator boy but causing no injuries.

Georgia Hyatt Dollie Frank Allen Children's Board of Guardians Frank Wes Adnan Lindsey Oliver-are Board of Cular Frank Vielen Stubbs Lindsey Board of Children's Guardians Board of Trade

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