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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1904
Page
1
Reports from Port Arthur describe dire garrison conditions at Mukden era sites with water shortages and wounded soldiers. Telegraphs note Japanese artillery nearly destroying fortifications on Golden Hill while Kuropatkin may seize initiative near Mukden, prompting fears of capitulation and renewed Russian resistance.
In Pulaski local residents tested two suspects, William Robinson and Claude Wilton, by ballot after a wave of robberies left property missing. The vote cleared the men, while a patrolman was honored at Fountain-square hall and local merchants advertised goods and services.
The article surveys how wives of candidates engage with campaigns in Indianapolis. It notes many stay away from public politics while some, like Mrs Griffiths and Mrs Kern, are well informed and vocal, shaping discussions within families and social circles while others, including Mrs Taggart, resist political involvement entirely.
Scripps Telegram reports North Hanan China missionaries at Chang Tefu under threat from an anti foreign movement. Names include Griffith, Peres Teeti, J M Ebnce, Mo McIntosh, Jem Dow, Mina Pyke, and others. A diamond ring theft case and local searches are noted alongside the peril.
Nathaniel Parker Willis fled a $19 bond in circuit court to challenge Judge Allen's decision awarding the one month old child to Mrs. Hattie Belle Wille. Bondsman Renton Baker is a relative. Willis claims a right to practice law. his lawyers plan to appeal next week. Willis previously produced habeas corpus filings to prove immorality, which the judge condemned.
Ha Thi Philadnipl Nacional leads the Big League 4 season as top head in a competitive league. The article notes standings and key performances shaping the early campaign.
Jose J. Berratti, a native of Argentina, arrived in Indianapolis at Hotel English. He aims to study U S public school methods and will visit during a two week stay, touring several city school systems including Indianapolis and nearby areas to learn from their programs.
Detectives arrest a colored man in Griffin on petty theft charges after a supposed sword and belt found on him reveal him playing soldier. He claimed the gear belonged to the Uniform Bank Knights of Pyihtas, but a relative says it is not true and the sword was stolen earlier. Griffin has recent Pisifield ties and was briefly released. The owner of the award remains unfound. In voting Saturday, the case continued until Oct. 4 with a bond of bm.
Delegates from every state except a few will gather in Indianapolis for the National League of Republican Clubs convention with over 1200 expected. An advance guard arrives Sunday, main body Monday and Tuesday, with day sessions at the Englah hotel. Local committees plan elaborate entertainment and decorations as leaders from Missouri and other states travel in, while citizens are urged to display fare and hunting on convention dates.
Judge Allen ponders whether Mitton McCord a street car conductor may add his wife child Ittle Roth Firzbech Murray to his family. Hearing closed Saturday morning. decision postponed. Mrs. McCarn mother of the child was formerly married to Robert Murray of Michigan. divorce granted and child support awarded. Murray fights McCord adoption, claiming rights to name the child.
A fragmented report states a boy pushing a banana cart at an arcade faced a judge for firing at girls, with a fine of 1 and costs. Another case involves Preston Archer accused of stealing an 8 watch and chain from Eva Duncan, aunt, and he received six months in the workhouse by Judge Alford.
Police puzzled by a trunk found at 4515S Me Plaidianst. William Horsley had asked Frank Hickerson to throw it into the river and destroy its mail, yet Hickerson kept it. At Elisabeth Yorn’s boarding house Horsley planned to burn or tear mail except a letter from New York. Neighbors say Horsley acted strange recently, though no proof of insanity.
Detectives Lowe and Lantaster arrested Fred Ray of Chicago Saturday on a fugitive charge. Ray is wanted in Chicago for grand larceny and will be taken there Sunday. He was earlier jailed for pocket picking on January 4 and spent one day in the workhouse before being arrested Saturday.
Indianapolis Indiana companies seek a 30 year franchise from the Board of Works for the Indianapolis New Castle and Winchester interurban. Route questions center on Massachusetts Avenue and a proposed cross-city track. Key figures include Francia M. In sler as president and Charles Hernly as secretary with other investors named. Trial of Claypool Porters for stealing a gold lorgnette is briefed, with Colborn given leniency on good behavior.
The forecast calls for a warm weekend with Saturday night and Sunday rising temperatures. At 7 am expect around 84 degrees, noon around 68, and 2 pm near 70 with variable winds.
A local notice advertises wedding season jewelry with Main rings priced from six to ten dollars each. J P Mussily, diamond importer and jeweler, Mountment Place, Union National Bank polls route eam facilities ercond to meme. LLIAM J. RICHARDS, President.
Report from detectives and coroner describing the discovery of a 21 year old woman found dead on Lovers' Lane in Cincinnati. No blood trail or signs of a dray place, clothing intact, handbag $1.75. mother frightened, Friday night departure noted. Frank Eastman’s signed letter mentioned.
Excitement on Saturday morning as reports spread from Washington streets of a tail chasing escape near the yard. A suspect in a jailbreak appears linked to the incident, while residents recall a similar pursuit and a tense moment with a climber seeking the elusive animal.
Congressman Charles Landis tours Indiana speaking in Cambridge City and hints at Republican momentum across the state. He asserts straw polls favor GOP success and expects substantial Democratic opposition to be among the strongest speakers in the tour. Warren Ler of Wabash and Col Thayer of Greenfield joined as late briefing figures Friday morning.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Cromwell pleaded guilty to stealing a cycle and watch near Greenfield and were sent to four months in the workhouse. The report notes the man’s education and family background from Cleveland and mentions political event details about Marian Democrats and speakers at Tomlinson Hall. Jordan, accused of bridle and harness theft, received a one to three year term in the state prison.
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