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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1904

Page

3

Brother in the Sweatbox inquest opens on murder case

Cincinnati dispatch reports coroner Weaver beginning an inquest into Alma Steinway’s murder. Charles Greteway, believed brother, is questioned for four hours about her death and his whereabouts the night of the mauling. Witnesses including Steinway brothers and patrolmen proffer theories while the coroner presses for light on the second crime after death.

Weaver Cincinnati Charles Greteway Alma Steinway Bpring Gray and Winton Road Davenport Box Company Lotery Hove Dutore Charley Slater Steinway Ea Steinway Pollersergt Nulty Frank Chase Beth Cameron McNally Chass Cheee Aia Chase Queriea Chris Fels Spring Grove Cemetery Ed Steinway Alma

Beautiful daughter of Anson Phelps Stokes marries Robert Hunter

Robert Hunter and his wife, Mia Stokes daughter of Anson Phelps Stokes, moved from their Noroton Connecticut home to 8 Grove Street in Minetta Lane district New York. They plan to live with their baby among poverty stricken residents to aid improvement efforts in the area. Mia Stokes long worked for tenement reform and social uplift before their engagement caused social stir. They aim to help residents overcome crime and squalor in the district.

Scrippo-M'Rae New York Robert Hunter Anson Phelps Stokes Noronton Conn Grove St Minetta Lane Lower West Aide Mia Stokes Hunter Chicago Minetta Jane Beg Jong Mr. Hunter

Causes a Sensation in Lima Bank Embezzlement Case

Scripps M'Rab Telegram reports W. W. Leighton, president of the South-side Mayingn Bank and Trust Company, accused of embezzling 27.00 and cashier Charles H. Churchill charged with 1,400. The swap three weeks ago sparked a sensational case. Halifax reports telegraphic isolation with severe coastal storm but no fatal disasters.

Scripps-M'Rab Lima Nev B. F. Welty Lexa Councel Mayingn Bank and Trust Company Wich Hy Ming Mwaevite Juste W. W. Leighton Charles H. Churchill Cripps-M Halifax

Trouble Flare On Russo Afghan Border Reported

Moscow dispatch in Pall Mall Gazette reports clashes on the Russia Afghanistan border with Afghans at Huphk near the railway terminus. An Afghan explosion at a magazine killed many soldiers, signaling rising tensions along the frontier.

Iscripps-M Rae London Moscow Pall Mall Gazette Russia Afghanistan Huphk Merva

Unique Theater Contest Prompts Montrose to Pick Old Maid Bride

A large crowd at the Unique Tuesday night backed a nomination contest for Charles Montrose to wed the most popular old maid. Women delivered brief speeches pleading support for their candidacy and marriage.

Ballete Charles Montrosa Montrose

City Record For A Day Births And Deaths

Births list multiple entries with names ages and locations including Hyman Unger 6 months old in Nois lt and Henry Williams 13 months in Martan box, deaths include Michael Maloney 65 in Elder and Raymond Bacon aged 1 69 in W Mc Carty, plus others with pulmonary abscess hemorrhage pneumonia and double entries.

Hyman Ye Jennie Unger Mnois Frank Pee Ella Paterson Raymond Bacon Months W. McCarty Charlotte Pagett Yanden Ermendella L. Kording Shermandrive

City Labor Briefs and Benevolent Society Notes

A city brief notes a Wednesday meeting of Atlas engine works molders to discuss a dispute with their employer and the Iron Molders Union. Rabbi Feur-Mit addressed the Hebrew ladies benevolent society on Wednesday afternoon. A rummage sale conducted by the ladies of First English Lutheran church at 1712 E Twenty second St is announced. Also a Paris cablegram reports M Berteaus named to succeed a position, with a regional context in November.

Atlas Engine Works Iron Molders’ Union First English Lutheran Church

Panama Revolt Threat Fears Prompt U S Naval Hold

Special to the Sun reports Panama faces a grave threat as a rebellion and alleged conspiracy loom. Admiral Goodrich is ordered to hold the Pacific Squadron at Panama with marines ready if unrest grows. The State and Navy Departments discuss securing the government and funds tied to a $10 million Panama deal.

Washington Fte SUN Republic of Panama United States Panama White House State Department Navy Department Goodrich Merriam Dixie Colon Morton New York Boston Marblehead Bebington Dolaw Amador Bates Pacific Squadron

Morley Urges Free Trade at Chamber Banquet

John Morley MP addressed the 196th annual Chamber of Commerce dinner in New York on tariff revenue only. His speech drew strong applause from a wealth collective worth about 2.9 billion dollars, while Andrew Carnegie clapped and J Pierpont Morgan studied Morley’s tariff stance.

Iscripps-M'Rae New York John Morley Chamber of Commerce Morley United States Andrew Carnegie Mr. Morley J. Pierpont Morgan

Reduction in Tariff on Philippine Sugar and Tobacco

The Edwards report on insular affairs notes government in the Philippines is effectively established and satisfactory. It calls for a material tariff cut on Philippine sugar and tobacco, asserted to not injure American industries and urged by the secretary of war.

Scripps-Ivrae Washington Clarence R. Edwards Bureau of Insular Affairs Philippines Congress

Schwab Rumored To Seek Nail Plant Deal In Ironton

Rumors from Ironton Ohio on November 18 suggest Cas Schwab once with United States Steel may be pursuing a deal involving the Independent cut and wire nail plants of the Kelly Wall and Iron Company at the Belfont Iron Works in this city. The Belfont deal is said to involve the rail mill at AS end Kentucky.

Schwab Scrippe-M'Rae Ironton Cas. Schwab United States Steel Corporation Kelly Wail and Iron Company Belfont Iron Works HR te-Slao Aseland Wiites

West Indianapolis sewer plan sparks heated board clash

Henry Friedman confronts Col Downing at a Board of Works session over a proposed newer sewer system for West Indianapolis. Friedman claims 95 percent oppose it while Downing defends study, delaying final action for a day as engineers’ report and commercial club support circulate. A strong local lobby backs the modernization amid protests from stockyards interests.

Board of Works Henry Friedman West Indianapolis Friedman Col. Downing Briedman Nyston Fried Freaton Gewer Indianapolis Tr Ting West

Fire devastates Cook store and home on Madigon Ave

Early morning blaze of unknown origin destroyed both the grocery store and rear-occupying home of F. W. Cook at 1616 Madigon Ave. Investigators suspect matches as a possible cause.损害 estimated at 32,000 dollars, with fire and water damage. Insurance coverage details uncertain.

Mary Wertnes F. W. Cook Madigon Ave Cook Nqana Tne

Seven boys escape from Roys Industrial School

Seven boys escaped from the Roys Industrial School after overpowering guards on a Tuesday evening. Two were recaptured at the institution, five remain at large in Liberty. The plan aimed for two escapes but 13 weakened at the last minute.

Scripps-M'Rae Lancaster Roys’ Industrial School Belota Uberty

Profit in Football Reveals Harvard Profit Lead

Harvard athletics report for 1903 04 shows football as the most lucrative sport with profits cited at 7250. The document notes football profits surpass other programs, reflecting shifting financial emphasis within college sports.

Scripps-M'Ras Boston Nav Roger Ernst Warvard Athletic Anmedation

Senator Fairbanks to Attend Indianapolis Reception

United States senator and vice president elect Charley Warsen Fairbanks expected in Indianapolis on Wednesday afternoon from St Louis. He will be guest of honor at the Commercial Club reception with John W Kern presiding and Judge F E Gavin delivering addresses. The couple plan to travel east after the event for Yale football concerns.

Charley Warsen Fairbpake United States Indianapolis St . Loulm John W. Kern F. E. Gavin Senator Fairbanks Fairbanks Wi Yale

No Democrats in Sight to Reorganize in Marion County

Article reports Republicans warning of a Clarke Pettijoan faction plotting to seize Marion County Democrats with plans for congressional actions and writs. Democratic leaders dismiss the scheme as a joke while tensions linger between Taggart Fanning and Leach Hottzman groups.

At & Lors Charles B. Clarke Charles Port John Marion County Clarke-Pettlohn Serio Ly Ners Pir

Wheat market and Pittsburgh livestock roundup

Special to the Sun Chicato reports December wheat opens higher and December corn steady, with May and July futures showing gains and subsequent profitability shifts. Pittsburgh livestock prices ease with steady to lower market for hogs and fat cattle, and assorted grain and coal prices listed along with stockyard receipts and bids.

Knqlia Mwevic Sir May Isc Mic Pittsburg Cripps-M'Rae Pittaburg Hebt Tioga Stags

NEW YORK PRODUCE AND LIVESTOCK QUOTES SUMMARY

New York markets show mixed activity in produce and live stock with widespread price steady to firm on dairy items and fruits. Beans, almonds, and cranberries feature in the fad, while Chicago and St Louis reports reflect varied cattle and hog prices and lighter beef demand in mid November trading.

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