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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1904
Page
2
A Monday gale intensified off the English coast bringing heavy snow tides especially along the east. Several minor wrecks reported with no loss of life known at this time. The storm continues to affect coastline and travel.
The burial of Grace Fennessy at Crown Hill follows a contentious estate matter. James E. Fennessy, appointed administrator, reports the estate valued at about $100 with jewelry and letters seized by the coroner. Lawyer Thomas F. Shay signals a probate contest and possible sensational developments.
Dr P Frost, pastor of First Mor church Evanston, argued that angels appear as men in holy scripture and that modern depictions of angelic beauty as women are textually unfounded. He spoke at a meeting of the exclusive “read anger” group and asserted male angels like Gabriel.
Special to the Sun reports three year old Nttle Elizabeth Hanna daughter of Dan R Hanna and granddaughter of the late Senator Hanna improved after a two hour outdoor nap in rain or shine. She was delicate as an infant and was placed under open air care by her physician. Now Elizabeth Hanna is robust for her age in Cleveland.
A lively week at the Park features Across the Pacific with Harry Clay Blaney, a revised farce with music and melodrama, plus a Grand vaudeville bill led by Maj. Mort Epler. Acts include Alberton and Millar, Wood Davie, Ward and Curry, Ford and Wits, and Montgomery and Stone with new gags, dancing, and singing. The Unique offers strong musical numbers by Jeanie and Elsworth, plus acts by Miss H Isworth and others. Matinees and special Thursday shows highlight the week.
Friends of the late William X Jackson dedicated a memorial tablet at the William N Jackson memorial home Alabama and Twenty third streets Monday. Mrs Hugh Hanna and Mrs John W Kern led the selection of the Tiffany New York crafted piece.
Doctor Will Mecovar of City Hospital said on Tuesday that Will Cooper the man shot Sunday and A Hansen found in Riverside Park after taking poison would recover. Both were near death upon arrival at the hospital.
The trial of Nan Patterson unfolds with testimony from Policeman Junior about the cab scene and a concealed body, the revolver found, and Patterson's plea for help. Detective Quinn recalls conversations as prosecutors promise new evidence to show a bullet’s path and motive.
Trial documents reveal Caesar Young’s roving life and marriage to a California bound woman Nan Patterson. Evidence suggests J Morgan Smith bought the revolver used in the crime and a woman urged a partner to act, while Mrs Young tried to shield her husband from disgrace as crowds gather for the case.
Edward Katzenbug, reportedly in a good mood, accidentally discharged a gun and killed his cousin during a race event Saturday afternoon. Coroner Tutewiler conducted the inquest Monday, with four witnesses stating the weapon was in proper working order and no quarrel preceded the tragedy.
FragmentedOCR reports a chaotic council session with misread names and events including a shooting at an entrance and alleged disturbances. The text mentions Councilman Fisitack, Hanes, and Fishneck amid chaotic descriptions, with unclear details on actions or outcomes.
Dayton obituary notes Roy W. Fenmemae buried Tuesday at Crow Han cemetery. Indianan debate results show negative side prevailing Monday night. Henry Loebking listed as injured at City hospital from a fall. A Daughters of America baited event planned for Tuesday night in Talteat block. Chinge and Southwestern railroad case pending before Judge Francis J. Walter. Also notices on Hood's Sarsaparilla and a Lake Erie & Western round trip fare to Denver Pueblo and Colorado Springs for Thanksgiving travel.
Winter tourist fare of 47 20 from Chicago to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Good on through fast trains with high grade equipment. Also low rates from all points. For maps and hotel lists contact agent M Breese General Agent Vine Cincinnati Ohio.
Charles Battell Loomis writes of a pleasant trip over the New York Central, praising the train, windows, dining car, and companions. He notes how the journey charms him and wonder at travel, suggesting the world would travel more if possible.
Advices from Mukden report Japanese assault on Putitoff hill on Nov 12 as part of Milmil attacks, with 300 Japanese dead and Russians burying or carrying away the dead. Russian troops shell enemy lines daily as Japan nears bankruptcy with flood of cheap goods and falling prices.
The funeral of Eugene Saukey will be held at the church on Friday afternoon. The ceremonies will be conducted by the Rev. and will be attended by several members of secret orders and other relatives.
A telegram from St Louis notes plans for several military events to honor a prince. Officials say the gathering will feature pageantry and official receptions. Details about dates and locations remain uncertain.
A long list of social happenings and visits across Indianapolis and surrounding towns. Notable items include Miss Marc Nayler staying at Mas chul after a short visit, Mrs. Satil StoexGreensburg visiting Indianapolis, and several returns from trips to Terre Haute and Belfort. The piece records guests at weddings, card parties, Thanksgiving plans, bazaar dates at the Sacred Heart church, and relatives visiting or traveling for holidays.
The twenty eighth biennial Phi Delta Theta gathering brings over 20 college men from across the country to Indianapolis. Monday and Tuesday feature welcoming addresses, informal dinners, and social events at the Columbia club and Claypool. A grand ball at Claypool Tuesday night is billed as the week’s highlight with over 300 members expected to attend. A theater party for Wednesday and a planned opera engagement are also noted.
In Richmond Indiana on November 22 1913 a prolonged dispute within the United Brethren church of Ohio Indiana and Michigan concludes as Wright of Dayton Ohio sues Bishop Floyd of Indiana and Bishop Barnaby of Michigan for alleged defrauding the burned publish. The case is dismissed.
In Marion County Superior Court a foreclosure improvement lien case is filed against John Smart Mary A Smart and heirs governing service by publication. The plaintiff seeks to foreclose and name defendants as necessary parties with an answer due by the court date in June 1904. Also notices announce license applications to sell intoxicating beverages in Ward 11 and Ward 15 of Indianapolis with details on premises Virginia Ave and Ohio Ave and pool table licenses.
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