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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1904
Page
1
A chaotic fake dispatch from Tokio claims Fort Earling was destroyed by a Japanese attack with twenty big guns and 300 weapons seized. The report, full of garbled names and events, mixes war chatter with unclear details about battles near Suez and other distant fronts, reflecting sensational wartime rumor.
In La Porte Indiana on a Friday night two men, William Lyona and Kiyervsh Varduellen, attempted to break into a northern Indian private dwelling. They tied a rope to a rook to scale walls and planned to assault guards, aiming to sack the conspirators in their cellar.
Junior Jackson, employed by Archibald Alore of Washington, was arraigned in criminal court on stealing a ring. He pleaded for clemency. the judge sentenced him to two days in the workhouse. Archibald intends to rehire him upon release.
Report from California recounts a brutal arson and murders within the Weber family. Investigators press the case as the surviving members and relatives portray a man driven by motive and opportunity. Authorities seek the truth behind the deadly blaze that claimed father mother sister and brother.
Confused reports claim a major sewer mistake affects West Lavititapalis and threatens spring deadlines. Amid chaos engineer errors spark political fights over costs and public safety while unrelated gossip and a divorce case unfold, with residents wary of low-lying districts and water damage.
The report describes a puzzled crowd at a Saturday assembly in St Landra where a historic football game was discussed. Confusion over names and events emerges as attendees debate the Duke and dies of Manchester, the American girl, and shifting timetable rumors. The piece notes changes to the new timetable and references a 12:30 arrival.
Coroner Tutewiller finds Madinger partly responsible for the Charles Maver elevator death but suggests no criminal negligence due to lack of malice. The inquest notes similar accidents but stops short of criminal prosecution. Separately Mrs. Dr. Robert Light storms into court demanding divorce and alimony, denouncing Judge Chriesta as she is removed by her attorney Aquilla Jones, declaring she has told the truth.
Indianap olis water company halted a water main at the intersection of Woah ve and Clifton st causing a two hydrant dead end to lose supply. President Fa Davis and foreman Thomas Walters expressed regret and said an investigation would occur while Mayor Holtzman noted no immediate action.
New York reports the Nan Patterson reorder trial was unexpectedly adjourned Saturday morning until Monday due to the sudden illness of a juror.
Fair and continued cold through Saturday night and Sunday with rising temperatures. Morning 28, noon 33, 2 pm 36. An advertisement promotes Blood Purifier as a cure and preventive during a cold spell, claiming it cleanses the blood and supports the system when other medicines fail.
Judge Carter discusses Mrs Light and Dr Light in a dramatic court scene. The testimony centers on a private union, alleged cruelty, and marital strife. Mrs Light accuses Dr Light while denying settlement terms. spectators react as the judge and lawyer constrain the proceedings.
Police caught Saturday morning. witnesses testified ashes on sidewalks during plant remodeling. Brewery manager said no ashes have been thrown since renovations. Also advertised diamonds and jewelry for sale at 3100 upward, inviting inspections at 2% Monument Place.
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