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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1904

Page

2

Terre Haute Tragedy Suspect Held on Jealousy Charge

TERRE HAUTE Ind Nov 15 Fifi B Cooper of Bealeyvilly is held on a murder charge in the death of Ethel Weely a former resident of Abderwon at a resort on Phird-st. Police report that a revolver fired during a quarrel killed Weely as the two slept. Cooper fled after the shooting, returned home, and surrendered to his father who notified authorities. Police say motive appears jealousy.

Terre Haute Ind Fifi B. Cooper Bealeyvilly Ethel Weely Abderwon Yeon Phird-st Mu Cooper Stennis Cooper

CITY BRIEFS AND LOCAL NOTES FROM THE RAILWAYS TO IRRIGATION

CITY BRIEFS report orders to railroads to clean up derelict property and to the health inspectors to scrutinize wells. hospital ales and wagunavale coal purchases discussed. SMOKE INSPECTOR appointed for startup work at Hom plant and other large coal users to be visited. MISSIONARY MEETING announced at Baptist church. BICYCLIST HURT after crossing tracks. train collision occurs near Ringgesave. NEEDLEWORK SHOW features a charity exhibit and officer elections. CHARTER REVOKED at Cray tract association meeting. FLOWER SHOW opens with large state exhibit. El Paso telegram notes opening of the Twelfth national irrigation congress with 2 four-day sessions and a large convention hall.

Rulertine Hom Jrrigation Congress Schipps-M'Nae EL Paso Tex Mexico Citu Twelfth National Irrigation Congress W. Alark United States Montana

Lowry Files Candidacy for U S Senate Seat

Thomas Lowry of Minneapolis, president of the Low Railway and of the Twin City rapid transit company, announces his candidacy for the United States Senate seat, challenging Moses C. Clapp. Lowry previously ran when Clapp was elected years ago.

Lowry Scripps-M'Ral ST. Paul Minn Thomas Lowry Minneapolis Low Railway Tein Ciu Rapid Transit Company United States

The New York Stock Flicker Reaches Creag

A disrupted telegraph message causes a stock market panic as several brokers suspend trading in New York and Chicago. The outage interrupts wires and communication, triggering fears of wider financial instability and prompting rapid market moves.

WIAGL Stee Moombes New York Chicago Alathear Bigher

Gilbert's Lid Burned In Nominating Fire

A chaotic report describes Gilbert's dramatic fall in the Twelfth District as he faced a fiery nominating scene for the seat held by Congressman Hobin. The piece details heated speeches, lurching crowds, and questions about party backing, ending with Gilbert losing his bid amid tumult.

Capt Streeter Released After Prison Sentence

Captain Georgy W. Birceter was freed by a writ of habeas corpus on Monday afternoon. He began planning to move to the District of Lake Michigan area, claiming property value and asserting his innocence. He had been imprisoned for a murder tied to a shooting during transport to the district three years ago, after spending about a year in the county jail.

Streeter Scripps-M-Rae Telegham Chicago Georgy W. Birceter Ram Prison Lake Miehi

Judge Rutledge Defended the Younger Brothers

Santa Rosa California November 15 Judge Thomas Rutledge, who died after a long illness, once a prominent Minnesota attorney, gained fame by defending the Younger brothers. He helped secure a conviction that spared the men from immediate execution, as the jury later imposed a life sentence after appeals.

Iscrippertrae Telegram Santa Rosa Cal Thomas Rutledge Minnesota

Governor Stays Home In Turbulent Tribal Meeting

Reading appears garbled with names and places. Despite the scrambled text, the piece references a governor staying home and mentions Indian Point, Mealka Phe, and itinerary notes among town discussions. The exact events and dates are unclear from the fragment.

Boulevard Question Delays Due To Creek Street Obstruction

A local traffic dispute arises near Boulevard and Creek Street as officials discuss proposed detours and property impacts. Mayor and council members consider a plan involving property owners and adjacent parcels while awaiting formal commitments.

Black Woman Miser Fatally Harmed in Hite County

The obitia of a Black woman named Miser occurred in Hite County after a hammer blow. Witnesses say she was struck while at home and died from the injuries. Authorities offer a reward for information leading to the killer's capture.

Rae Ivy Hite County Ip Bards Pooley Tim Eteizene Obi County

To Roam the Northwest Telegraph Visit

Eugene P. Polreon, inspecting engineer for Fiver Lille Et Cis of Paris, arrived Monday night to survey the Canadian northwest. The company plans to invest 409, from France, and build railways, roads, and bridges, aiming to develop the region. Officials and men of the firm intend to spend significant capital to advance transport and development projects.

Winnipeg Jaan Noe Eugene P. Polreon Af Fiver Lille Et Cis Paris France Tix Vlett Weat Eipany Euard, Ieldges Teamways

Fire Drives Them Out

More than twenty families were driven from their homes in south Chicago by a fire Tuesday night. The blaze swept a block along Eighty ninth and Ninety fourth streets and Mackinaw and Green Bay avenues. No lives were lost, but there were many narrow escapes. Damage estimated at $40.

Scripps-M'Rae Chicago Otelr Deamy Blok Pt Bundaga Mackinaw and Green Pay

Dynamite accident in Cams forland county

In Cams forland county middlebrog Ky a man named Smith carried dynamite in his pocket and was killed by an explosion while attempting to light the fuse. His body and clothing were burned and the barn where the incident occurred was set ablaze, with several injured or killed in the disaster.

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Buddy Ryan Wins Welterweight Title Bout at Norton Park

PHILADELPHIA reports Buddy Tiyan defeated holder Ris M Futy to win the welterweight championship in a scheduled ten round contest at the Harlem Athletic Club. The event capped a dramatic Monday match with Tiyan overcoming Futy for the victory. Arnott Dead in Indianapolis. former minister Mia Joan Anderson of Cary dies after brain hemorrhage.

Buddy" Ryan Phieago Buddy Tiyan Ris M Futy Norton la Harlem Athletic Club Rey. Arnatt Sundlay City Ind Jumen Bb Arnett Min Wonary Baptist Church Mia Joan Anderson Neat Cary Jungs

Local Stocks See Bid Strong At Indy Street Railway High

A bid of 954 was made with the price held at 98 as demand grows for Union Traction common and preferred stock. Bonds remained steady around 1.02 1-2 while merchants show brisk interest in the market with ongoing activity in traction issues and related notes amid rising street railway optimism.

Union Traction Indianapolia Streat Railway Webh Wcasket Tharkoet Talan Traction Sammon

Planing Mill Fire At Moores Involves Switch Engine Heroics

A late Monday night blaze at the Wernsing planing mill near Moores and the Rely railroad damaged the plant, estimated at about 3,000 tons of lumber and machinery. Engineer Thomas Hines and fireman W King attached a hose to the Panhandle switch engine, directed water onto the flames until the fire department arrived, a testament to quick thinking and bravery amid unknown causes.

Moores Rely Thomas Hines W. King

Gov Vardaman Faces Panic in Thanksgiving Proclamation

Governor Vardaman warns Mississippians and southern states face perils to the nation’s organic law if unfriendly forces act. He calls for wisdom courage and discipline to meet dangers and salve the panics described in the proclamation.

Vardaman Scrippe-M'Rae Jackson Alex Varunman Miavissipul

Higgins Net Seriously II. Higgins Purchases Nephritis Relief

In Buffalo on Monday Guy select Frank Higgins traveled to discuss treatment with Dr Park regarding nephritis. The physician said the condition was largely caused by campaign strain and should pass.

Buffalo. X.Y Guy Select Frank WW. Higgins Buffalo Tip Ronwell Park Park

Fairbanks Reception At Commercial Club Planned

The article notes a neighborhood reception for Vice-president Fairbanks at the Commercial Club on Wednesday night. John W. Kern, the former Democratic candidate for governor, will deliver the main congratulatory speech, with several other speeches to follow and refreshments served.

Eled Fairbanks Commercial Club John W. Kern

McKinley Club Celebration Sparks Local Gathering

A fractured note describes a McKinley Club celebration in Michigan at Mamilton Ave where Republicans who misread election victory gathered informally. East-aida members claim uplift and invite friends to join, with Tuesday night plans outlined.

McKinley Club McKinsey Club Michiganat Mamilton-ave East-aida

Brooklyn Fire Kills Woman. Two Men Burned

In Brooklyn early Tuesday a fire caused by an oil lamp explosion in Mrs. Catherine Hunt's room burned her to death. Thomas and John Goff were severely burned while rushing to aid her, as the scene unfolded.

Iscrifps M'Rab New York Catherine Hunt Thomas John Goff Brooklyn Hunt

Boodie Case Trial Postponed in Buffalo Court

Justice Kenefick granted a postponement of the alleged boodiing case against Neary Moest and J Thomas Harp in Buffalo New York. The March 5 date was set with no further postponements anticipated according to the judge.

Uscrippe M Buffalo N.Y Kenefick Neary Moest J. Thomas Harp Boodia

Man Plunges Into Niagara River After Election Bet

Buffalo November 15. George Roots lingered after a bet that Merrick would defeat Higwing for governor by leaping into the icy Niagara River. Conrad Schneider and others accompanied him as witnesses. A city council meeting introduced an ordinance to appropriate 4000 dollars for a city bacteriological laboratory. The health board urged its passage.

Jumpa Buffalo N.Y Merrick Higwing George Rootslinger Niagara River Conrad Schneider Alee Tie Health Board

Bear attack halts Oregon mail run ends in tragedy

Special to the Sun reports a mail carrier on a mountain trail near Grants Pass Ore faced a black bear in a tense encounter. After the bear charged the man fired from his rifle, the animal collapsed and died. The incident halted the journey as rescuers and miners tended to the route and the carrier's fate remains uncertain.

West Fork Ranga Mountains Martal Mc-Kengle Para Minna Brolin Raingt Aimaelg Ian Auhches Outer Way Vic Hovaster Pega Ei

Robbers Fail to Grage Safe at Franklin Postoffice

Postoffice robbers attempted to blow open the safe at the Franklin Indiana post office on Monday night. They pried loose locks and took valuables from desks and lockers, totaling about $60, but left no trace or clues to identify the robbers.

Franklin Ind Nerel

No Balm for Her Wounded Heart Sues for Breach of Promise

The case centers on Mina Ida Sayers of Waynesburg Pa who sued Henry Clay Sayers for breach of promise claiming a pending marriage ended when she learned he already had a wife. Testimony described letters and social visits at the Wayneburg county fair, with defense friends contending Mina Ida knew of the supposed marriage.

Henry Clay Sayers Dew York New Bethsarians Camerant Moyers Promiee Henry Cny Bayers Waynesburg Tremblay Mina Ida Mee Hagen Mmis Elizabeth Radney Aris Gnyera

Real Husband Contest Attracts Eight Lovers At Theatre

The Vasque theater hosts a pageant where the winner who receives the most votes will marry Charles Montrose. A vaudeville program features Bailey and Booth and other acts, with shows continuing through the week including a matinee at the Arline. Also advertised are PAZO OINTMENT for piles and $47.20 Colorado round trip tickets from Chicago to Denver and Colorado Springs.

Vasque Theater Eylie Chartesy Montreal Safoeck Rome Wee Bailey and Booth Roller Wkaterw Ant Fon Youghen Miirev Teto Sand Domnette War Duc Merentier Arlane Colorado Chicago Denver Colorado Springs Puevlo Union Pacific & North-Western N. M. Breese Gen Vineet Cincinnati Chic

Smallpox cases rise at Michigan University in Ann Arbor

Seven smallpox cases are reported among Michigan University students in Ann Arbor. Engineers and a law student are affected as the city pesthouse is damaged, prompting an investigation into possible vandalism or fear-driven action. Vaccination efforts expand across departments as Prof. Cooley and health officials push containment.

Acripps-Mrab Ann Arbor Mich Michigan University Postes Nous Mdat T. B. Cooley Michigan Pasteur Institute

Vast Idaho valley touted for farming potential and rail access

Promoting Snake River valley in Idaho as America’s premier irrigation and farming region, the piece touts rich soil, high potato yields, wheat outputs, and alfalfa value. It mentions Union Pacific service to the area and invites readers to request information from W H Connor in Cincinnati. It also markets California information booklets, highlighting scenery and tourist hotels, with a request for four cents to cover postage.

Snake River Valley America Idaho Twin Falls Anake River Valley Elomemcekera Anake Union Pacific Pernon W. H. Connor Cincinnati Ohio California Commonwealth Chicago & North-Western Railway Californiaourist Pointe Wtampa M. Breexe Vine Street

Indianapolis liquor license notices from early Indiana addressees

Notices to voters in Marion county Indiana that Alfred H. Vray John Johnson William Laughlin and others will apply at the Marion county Board of County Commissioners December term for licenses to sell vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking privileges. Locations include Buchanan Street Indianapolis Center Township Ward 11, Prospect and Dawson streets, and Mangasusetti Street area with pool table privileges noted. Multiple wards and addresses are listed with notices to voters.

Tawnehiy Marion County Indiana Board of Meridian Street Cooper Indianapolis Tole Fred Nefile Aubsetthey Lachlan Styff Commelbaram Tatanapetia Venter County Commissioners Buanesa Buchanan Street Alfred H. Yray Center Township Board of Commissioners Eden Johnson Board of County Commission Tut Hi Drake Outlet 14 White River Indianapotis WM. Laughlin Board of County Commissioners Lin B. T. Pletcher Nelnon Maraechuaatte John Duffy

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