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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1904

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Adolph Weber Crying After Murder Allegations Surface

Special to The Sun from Auburn California Nevada reports Adolph Weber, jailed on murder charges of his father mother and sister and alleged involvement in the younger brother's death, broke down in tears after coroner's verdict. Witness testimony places Weber with friends at a hotel and candy shop during the crucial period, weakening his alibi.

Auburn Cal Adolph Weber Adrian Wills Weber Wile Adolph William May Eat Weber Will Wil May Viliness Jim Adora Young Webb

Bennett drinks poison in accidental floor cleaner mix

The Bennett man drank a strong solution of mercury chloride and alcohol at Mrs. Eli Lilly's residence on Meridian Street while laying a carpet. He smelled liquor, found the solution prepared for floor cleaning, and tasted it. Dr. Leaver at City Dispensary hurriedly treated him at home on Sixteenth Street. He is expected to recover.

Bennett Eli Lilly Meridian St Mrs. Lilly Dr. Leaver City Sixteenth Ai Amiu- Yaxco

Small boy held for loitering at terminal station

Clarence Miller aged 11 was arrested by Patrolman Hostetter at the Terminal station on loitering charges while attempting to earn money to help his widowed mother. He was locked up at the police station and sent to juvenile court by Judge Whelton after a prior appearance in that court.

Clarence Miller Hostetter Walon Sttaion Whelton Eor

Changes Mind In Sausage Maker Case At Commission

Albert Fy, a sausage maker from Kingan, told a commission that his wife Mary Bogi is insane and jealous, locking doors and windows to keep him from leaving. He begged the commission not to issue papers to remove her, while examiners deemed the woman insane, awaiting further evaluation before action.

Albert Fy Kingan’ Urday Mary Bogi Hogi

Highway Robbery Guilty Plea by William Walsh

William Walsh pleaded guilty in criminal court on Saturday to highway robbery after taking $11 from Thornton Burton. Judge Alford sentenced him to two to five years in the penitentiary. Additional notes reference Pimpee, Walschnera-Feet, Stegemeir Brow, and other scattered text.

Wiliam Walsh Thornton Burton Alford

Charles Kopp May Die After Morphine Attempt

Charles Kopp of 22 Market Street tried to take his life with an eighth of an ounce of morphine Friday. Doctors at City hospital report his recovery doubtful after a struggle during treatment. This is the third Kopp family death by self harm in the same house, following earlier suicides by his father and a sister. Kopp had been unemployed and despondent.

Charlee Koom H. Marketst Kopp Metnrivhs Thy Chy Serrely Kim Mnd Nome Tle

Adams in Lead as Denver Returns Plurality Grows

Reported returns show Adams leading with a plurality of over ten thousand as Denver votes tally amid union unrest. Cripple Creek district shock after federation miners’ officials flee alleged conspiracy tied to last year’s riot. charges dropped for several, others released on bail.

Old Timers in Court Over Divorce Case

In Mes. Dear J. Mulford sues for divorce from her second husband A L Morford, who had been divorced previously. Morford confronts the suit as the judge notes past knowledge of his character and dismisses or delays the decision.

J. Mulford AL Morford

Murdered in an Auto Near Lemont Illinois

A Chicago telegram reports a sensational murder mystery. The body of a chauffeur named Bates was found in his car two miles southeast of Lemont near Joliet, about 23 miles from Chicago. A pistol bullet had pierced Bates’ head and the car showed signs of a struggle. Bates was last seen alive leaving the Auditorium hotel Friday night. The automobile was hired from Lag Canary & Co in Chicago by a man claiming to be Mr. Dove, a guest at the American hotel, a name clerks deny.

Scripps-Mrre Telegram Chicago Witte Lam Bates Lemont Pear Jobiet Peter Feehane Bass Bates Auditorium Hotel

Nan Patterson Faces Murder Trial Amid Bravery and Fear

Special to the Suns reports Nan Patterson, a striking actress, facing murder charges as jury selection completes. The narrative details her poised bearing in court, the looming evidence, and a letter from a German witness while noting the impending testimony of Mrs. Young’s widow and Patterson’s resolve.

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Battle 15 on Scripps of Rak Cablegram

Dispatches report a battle commencing near Mukden and Liao Yang with Russian and Danish forces aiding. The Japanese Manchuria deployment is stated at 57,000 troops, with more expected as operations intensify against opposing guns.

Scripps Pretershore Mukul Nomade Disyautch Mukden Far East AL Best Langeland Tla Manchuria Lais

Orphans' Home Thanksgiving Offerings Announced

The annual thanksgiving offerings to the Indianapolis orphan nayhum will be received at the When clowning store by f& committer including Mrs. Addison C. Harris, Mr. Arthur Grover, Mr. Franka Landers, Mrs. John W. Kern, Mrs. Willan Lynn, Mrs. Joan Wurams end, and John A. Bradshaw. Contributions of clothing and supplies will be made at the home College-ove and Thirteenth-st.

Indianapolis Addison C. Harris Arthur. Grover Franka Landers Anna Haga John W. Kern Fred Gregory Willan Lynn John Joan @ Wurams John A. Bradshaw

Four Liable Wills Probate After Sisters Embroideries

Four sisters who ran an embroidery and millinery shop on Washington St left identical wills dictating that the oldest administrator receive the first share and each heir should pass on property to the next sister. Katherine died six years ago, Eliza two years ago, Caroline this month. The will, with all property, was probated Saturday in the Union National Bank building. Diamonds and Jewelry offered by Mullally at Monument Place. William J. Richards, president, invites inspection.

Washington-st Cam Limon Mira Katherine Eliza Mira J Caroline Alea Carolin

Secret Water Pressure Meeting In Indianapolis

Mayor Holtman City engineer Jeno Vice president Boyd and Supt tall of the Indianapolis water company held a closed conference about water pressure at the Meridwnst MOK church fire. Callers were denied access. the meeting lasted two hours. No one would talk afterward. The next meeting is set for Monday to go over the matter again. Weather: cloudy with temperatures around 67 at noon and 54 at 2 PM.

Holtman Jeno Boyd Supt Tall Indianapolis Water Companys Meridwnst Foltzman Likt Coots Water Company Jeup Aleg

Boy is killed by accidental shooting at pigeon hunt

Oscar Weiderman, 35, son of Mrs. A Weiderman of 89 Temple Ave, was killed instantly when his cousin Ketzenberger discharged a Flobert rifle while the two boys hunted pigeons on Tacoma Street. Weiderman was cleaning the weapon when the bullet struck his neck, severing the jugular. Doctors Bracken and Swartzel failed to help. body held for coroner. DAUGHTER OF JAMES E MORAND DIES IN CINCINNATI. Deed caused by Divorce troubles. Grace Morand of Indianapolis, widow, died Friday in Cincinnati by drinking carbolic acid mixed in whiskey. The suicide surprised friends, as she had seemed in better health recently. Grace Morand married James H. Fennessy, the theatrical magnate, but had not lived together for some time amid divorce proceedings. Fennessy, worth about $150,000, co-owner of the Empire Theatre, Indianapolis, had filed for divorce alleging alienation of affections by a medical student. she filed a counter petition. The body may be brought home for burial.

Oscar Weiderman A Weiderman Temple-ave Ketzenberger Tacomast Flobert Weiderman James E. Fennessy Grace Morand Indianapolis Cincinnati Selma Hershan Fennessy Empire Theater

Everett Adds Chapter on Knox Campaign Efforts

H J Everett states an attorney in Knox’s bid to join the county ticket for congress was promised a fee from Democratic headquarters. Everett alleges Joseph K Bell paid a photographer for legal work before election officials and that T Taggart, chaired the Democratic National Committee, hinted fees were ready. Everett says Knox promised payment and warned the aunt’s case will yield more inside information after trial.

George L. Knox Marion County H. J. Everett Knox Hyerett Joseph K. Bell T. Taggart Democratic National Committee Everett Democratic Fanning Bell Taggart T Ia Triad

Lawson war on bucket shops vows to bankrupt them

The Journal reports Thomas W. Lawson has mobilized agents in 50 cities to buy stock in advance and drive bucket shops out of business. He claims to aim to bankrupt every bucket shop within 30 days, with profits of 5 to 6 million, then endow a home for broken-down speculators.

Ecripps-M'Rae Boston the Journal Thomas WV. Lawson Journal Lawson

Bridges Auctioned For County Improvements

Alexander Cohen led a county sale Saturday to auction five bridges as junk to fund new structures. Lew Shank topped bids on iron and steel bridges including Riverave and Umrichs ville, with amounts around two to four thousand dollars.

Crows’ Nest Michigan-st Alexander Cohen Lew Shank Court Cohen Riverave Umrichsville

Fraim Family Sees Father Given 60 Days In Workhouse

Mrs John Fraim accompanied by three children attended the criminal court Saturday as her husband pleaded not guilty to forgery. He had passed a false check for seven dollars to Joseph H Roberts. Fraim's youngest son cried as the judge ordered him to stand, and the court sentenced him to sixty days in the workhouse, sparing prison.

John Fraim Criminal Court Joseph H. Roberts Fraim Alford

President Will Not Discuss Tariff Revision in Message

The White House announced on Saturday that the president would not discuss tariff revision in his forthcoming message to Congress. He plans to consult Congress with leading Republicans before deciding on a response and timing for the measure.

Scripps-Arab Telegras Washington White House Tari Congress Itvisebéitty Af

That City Postoffice Race and Political Nominations

The Indianapolis postoffice race stirs political talk with many names named for postmaster. The field includes Baron Rothschild, Charles A. Hookwalter, and Val Mary H. Smith. County support favors Smith, while opposition emerges from some Republicans and a junior Indiana Senator’s stance. News reports note no specific challenger yet and questions loom over Roosevelt's selection.

Indianapolis Senator Fairbanks Baron Rothschild Charles A. Hookwalter Val Marry H. Smith Indiana Roosevelt Smith Repube

City Briefs Highlights From Sunday Events In Town

Sunday schedule features Robert J. Hamilton leading thanksgivings at the Boys' Club and a landscape exhibit by R. Gruele at Herman's Art Store on N Pennyslvania Street. Also a Willant street sacred service and cantata Readuide at Broadway MEE, a German lecture on The German gang at the German house, and a Grand Opera House cantata The princes of peace by First Baptist quartet. Dr Villers to preach The blessedness of the peacemakers. Pearson Lucky land near Bearcreek Felds shows richer resources as holdings rise. YMCA mass meeting planned at Grand Opera House with speaker G N Bleree of Dayton. Anapolis photo exhibit opens at Herron Art Institute with exhibitors including Christt H Duden and others. Also a treatment note for piles promises a guaranteed cure with money-back refund if PasO Ointment fails.

Robert J. Hamiton Gs Landscapes R. FR Gruele Herman's Art Store N. Pennesylvania-st Willant Beck Swift Steet Broadway Adolf Falbteanes Soctaler Turner First Baptist Church Dr. Villers Pearson John R. Vearman Bearcreek Wil Feld Portland Grand Opera House Bleree Dayton Taianapolia Photographs Club Herron Art Institute Chistt Duden Fulgraff Jordan Tam Odgers

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