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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1904

Page

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Indianapolis Thanksgiving Market Busy Amid High Turkey Prices

The Indianapolis market is open all day Wednesday to serve holiday demand with turkeys commanding about 24 cents a pound. Geese ducks and other produce are in strong demand as supply remains ample but prices fluctuated through Wednesday with turkeys peaking and then easing. Young pigeons and other provisions show brisk sales as merchants report a busy festive trade ahead of Thanksgiving.

Indianapolis Turkey Bars Keys SYP Geen Ducke

Durbin Denies Political Comeback Speculation

Governor Durbin refutes persistent rumors of a future candidacy. He says no statements about his political plans have been made for publication and claims the notion is baseless. The chatter links his European trip to a near retirement from state politics, a claim he dismisses.

Thirbiy Uvit Maryetiivas Lackwond Dorbin Europe

Five years for Smock in Leavenworth jail

Justice Adams of the United States district court sentenced Thom as W. Smock to five years in Leavenworth. Smock, previously jailed for forgery, is a fugitive from the Central hospital for the insane. Last Chance. James Dyer, 18, faced judge Stubbs after a bicycle theft from a school building and later theft of newspapers. He was sent to Plainfield, with liberty on good behavior, then returned for further proceedings.

Scripps-Rae ST. Lome Justice Adams United Sater Court Thomas W. Smock Leavenworth Smock James Dyer Stubbs Plainfield Flainfield John Sullivan J. Zeits J. Hughes, Jr United States Colorade Jude Hal Jet

Overcoat cleaning deal at Chicago Steam Dye House

Ken Piados offers overcoat repairs cleaning and pressing at Chi ago Steam Dye House 36 W Maryland opposite Grand hotel in Chicago. Suits steamed cleaned and pressed for only 1.00.

Collara Chiago Maryland #1 Grand Hotel

Death by Own Action in Ben Davis Train Fatality

Coroner Tutewiler and investigators concluded W F E Sauers killed at Ben Davis by a Vandalia train Wednesday likely died by his own action. Sauers, a Ben Davis night telegraph operator, watched the coming train then signaled passage and walked toward the track with head bowed. Engineer Patrick Dailey said he blew the whistle as Sauers stood on the rails, but Sauers did not move off in time.

Tutewiler W. F E. Sauers Ben Davis Bauers A. C. Andrews Sauers Patrick Dailey

Crumpacker Gambit for U S Senate Seen in Indiana

Local report notes Edgar Neau Crumpacker aims for a U.S. Senate seat. Tippecanoe County will nominate a successor from the tenth district. W. S. Haggard, editor of the Lafayette Journal, and former Indiana lieutenant governor, is referenced in connection with the political maneuver.

Edgar Neau Crumpacker United States Senate Tippecanne Eminty Conarets Tenth Distret Haggard Lafayette Journal Indiana

Has Too Many Bosses Girl Sent Home By Judge

Ellen Barnes, age 14, brought to juvenile court by her father who says she resists supervision and is corrigible. The judge returns her to her sister’s home and orders the father to bring her back in one month for a conduct report.

Ellen Barnes Bilen Stubbs Lif de Court

Gibson Resigns Amid Board Appointment Controversy

The board approved the resignation of Lentis Glenn, a member of the examining board, amid disputes over the appointment of an assistant building-sheeter. A minority party protested the appointment of Werner, arguing the board exceeded its authority in the recent examination and selection process.

Sate Glenn Mismyre Hevausy Webner Obfe Werner

Neal for Chairman in a contested state party race

Neal, a 11th district committeeman from Jonssboro Grant County, won a hard fought race over Adam Heck of Penn for the state chairmanship. He backs Hemenway for the senate and faces internal opposition linked to insubordinate lobbying efforts.

Kiam HW Neal

Impecunious Traveler’s Buffalo Stop Sparks Talk

Mrs. Waldo Hall of New York arrived in Buffalo after a quest to Japan via New York with no money in advance. She recounts earning money by writing ads for the Tech Valley railway and a plan to publish her travel story as “On my way.” An Toledo car firm offers transport. Piso’s Cure is advertised by Rosberg.

Scripps Buffalo Japan New York Waldo Hall Hist Treartuts Tetch Valley Raiway Company Rochester Toledo

Shortridge and Manual Training Set For Thanksgiving Grid Display

Indianaplis crowds expect a high school football showdown at Washington Park Thursday between Shortridge and Manual Training. Both squads boast confidence with large anticipated attendance, and weather may determine seating. Shortridge features a stronger line while Manual Training relies on speed. the kickoff is slated for 2:30 with halves of 25 and 25 minutes.

Indianayoptio Wadtington Park Indianapolis Wildcats Sherbridge Cvat Son

Unclear text misstates inspector actions and delays

Fragmentary OCR notes accuse inspector Frank VW Heather of abuse of authority. The readable part mentions van Mer using power, an improvised confrontation, and a locked location without letting people enter for over half an hour. Details are incomplete and names unclear.

Frank VW Heather Taant Agacrar

Patrolmen Dismissed Amid Onboard Incident

Patrolmen Thomas Rothford and Samuel J. Jones, both colored, were involved in an incident in the Home Heating and Lighting Company engine room. Rothford lay on a platform with a knee bent, while Jones sat in a chair smoking. Both officers admitted the engine room and complained of feeling cooled. Garrigue, a candidate, and Capt. Millon Gatrigas of Kokame are mentioned in a separate political note about candidacy for a house position.

Thomas Rothford Samuel J. Jones Warren Home Heating and Lighting Company Rothford Nee Jones Garrigue Millon Gatrigns Kokame Doorkrewer

Barbers Are Fined In Justice Riot Court

Two barbers from the Alcazar shop, Ocheltree and Douglass, appeared in Justice Riot's court on Wednesday and pleaded guilty to shaving customers on Auitis. They paid their fine and faced penalties.

Alcazar Ocheltree and Douglass Justice Riot

Fragmented Early Political Row Over Candidate Picks

A muddled report describes Republicans involved in selecting Vincent Clifford and William Bossom as legislative candidates and their alleged role in theft. It notes Bossom and Clifford at the Claypool hotel, talks with campaign managers, and miscounts affecting an incumbent’s bid.

Vincent Clifford Wiliam Bouson Mr. Bossom Mr. Clifford Claypool Heart To Heart Calks Jon Realing Cungrecemin Hemenway Realing Ady Cliifod Harry Shoulld Wes Mossen Marine County Dussom Jaery Roo Smith Trobere Metzger

Suit for Damages in Washington Wire Accident

In a federal court suit, Wiihigin Fiat sues AtrAl Unie telephones company for damages. Fiat alleges injuries from a fall after hitting a wire on a buggy wheel on E L Washington. manager Munsen Atbtyter testified the company knew of the insult and was asked to buy him a new pair of glasses. He seeks $501 damages.

Wiihigin Fiat AtrAl Unie ‘Elephons Company Cestimany EL Washington

City wary on street cleaning costs and methods

City officials remain reticent about annual street cleaning costs and how cuts might affect service. A prosecutor spoke Wednesday about a high profile theft case, with arraignment and trial dates set.

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Police Powers Granted For Board To Expand Authority

A local board approved steps to extend its policing powers amid debate over rights and enforcement. The meeting on Wednesday affirmed plans to formally accept broader authority while weighing civil implications and public safety.

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Public Barred From Meeting Following Mayor's Example

A star chamber session led by Dr Keene ended with no action after two hours. The meeting discussed hospital issues and physician conduct at the city hospital, amid concerns about poisoning cases and patient care. Police involvement and calls for hospital reform followed, with cited fears about governance and public safety.

Star Chamber Lananey Voltzman Coe Guard Hewitt Elers Tae Man Hagl Maran Hopital Ce Otup Martin Keene Wiliam Owen Imlianapeh Chefl Flebound

Imprisonment Sought in Odd Prison Station Case

Fragmentary report notes a judge seeking imprisonment in a case at a prison station. Mentions Miss Glen Alexander and a trial date with references to a man named Michael Callaghan, Wayne township, and a suit over damages. The text is garbled with multiple illegible phrases and names.

Michael Callaghan Wayne Township Pleemite Charles Tie Bays Harry Chapman Thomas Gihaghet Michael Bernd

Threatened to Kill Her Divorce Plea in Obstacles

Mrs Lesather seeks divorce from WiBam Prather citing repeated absences and threats. The filing claims he would stay away from home for weeks at a time and finally threatened to harm her, prompting legal action.

Lesather WiBam Prather Uie

Three men arraigned as wife beaters in police court

George McClure and Reuben Humphrays faced charges of striking their wives after quarrels over religion and curses. Humphrays was fined 3 1/2 dollars and sentenced to 90 days in the workhouse for third offense, with two prior workhouse sentences. Zoller, Biustave, and Raymond were tied up in a continued case with a claim he beat his wife over a missing shaving mug.

George McClure Rhine Hull McClure Lia Reuben Humphrays Massachusett S Ave Coats John Zoller Biustave Raymond al Zoller

Trouble for kealing in second district politics heats up

The article outlines tensions within the Knox County political scene over Vincennes post office and legislative votes. John Chaney, newly elected representative, backs Basil Gaither for Vincennes post office while opposing Gaither if Knox County Republicans stand firm. The dispute ties to Hemenway’s senatorial bid and Farbanks-Hemenway-Chaney efforts to control the second district.

Hemenway John ©. Chanen Goodrich Asema Knox County Vincennes Postofice Apollo Basil Gaither Bo M. Willoughby Chaney Cougress Galther Knox Counts Caneerrail Farbanks-Hemenway-Chaney

Arraignment Tuesday for indicted men in federal court

The article notes that on November 29 a group of men indicted by a grand jury will face arraignment in federal court. Most defendants posted bond. those in jail will likely see their cases disposed of first as the court proceeds with the remaining 32 indictments.

Junge Anderson Fedteral Court

Child adoption demand grows as American families shrink

The annual Children aid society report shows a record number of orphans and abandoned children placed in family homes. In a year with 000 applications, 45 children found homes, driven by demand from farming regions in the Great Midwest and farther west where many families have only one child.

Iscripps-M'Rae New York Chiltrene Aid Society Moet Ethccesafl Neld Rhia Union Great Middle West

Coroner Hearn Testimony on Thompson Slaying

Eugene Latimer and Irving Churchill testified to Coroner Tutewler that El Thompson died after a quarrel over money at an Ghioa saloon Sunday night. They said Downing shot Thompson after Thompson wounded Downing, asserting Downing acted in self defense.

Hearn Eugene Latimer Irving Churchill Tutewler el Thompson Cotore An Ghioa Seloon Jos Aers Tom Downing Thompson Downing

Boy Shoots Father at Home in Indiana Incident

Special to The Sun reports Roy Kernan, aged child, fatally shoots his father John Kernan with a revolver. Kernan placed the gun on a chair while washing hands. the child, playing nearby, pointed it at him from behind. Kernan was struck in the head and may recover. Also notes moving pictures at the Unique theater and a Tuesday night old maids contest drawing a crowd.

Roy Kert Jotn Kernan Kernan Hrad

Traction Company Sued Over Crossing Accident

John R. Wilhite sues Indianapolis traction and terminal company for five dollars damages claiming a Kentucky Avenue car struck him while crossing tracks at East Howard Street. He states the motorman gave him warning.

Blood May Be Shed in Denver Dems Threaten Gun Action

Republicans arrest 18 Democratic election officials amid threats to blow up the State House. Officials named include Bergman Bremer Harris Kitson Kovsky Keatke Mahonet Mullins O Maila Breed Tay Schr fsky Sullivan and others. The move follows prior intimidation cases and highlights posturing in a Colorado gubernatorial contest.

Cwamistones A. BL Capron Ea” Chase Local Gambling Trust Thos. Whilune Cits Etficht Cty State House William Bergman John Bremer Sipstion James A. Harris Johnson's Court Joan Kitson Kovsky Frank Keatke Michael Mahonet Mnhor James Millins Congress Die Iriet Jude Mullins Arapahoe Edward Omaila Patrick Breed Joseph Tay City-Employe Schrofsky Max Sisalk Slec

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