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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1904
Page
2
A fire sparked by sun rays through plate glass ignited near a jewelry window causing scorching heat and smoke. Fire alarms activated as firefighters arrived, the blaze burned a hole in velvet and glass, and investigators noted rays intensified when refracted.
A police court session reveals a frightened wife testifying to ongoing abuse. The husband faced penalties over a £84 fine in a case tied to mistreatment amid a sequence of legal and civil concerns reported alongside notices of public health inspections and local civic events.
The Indianapolis day program at the World’s Fair in St Louis includes the Indianapolis Military Band led by Harry Klausmann at 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. remarks by Danuel man Abert Uhl, mayoral addresses by Rolla G. Wells and John W. Feldman, a poem by city clerk W. M. Fogarty, and remarks by Hilton A. Brown and others.
Police found Lew Shater wandering near Union Station Sunday night with a bleeding wound. He refused to identify assailants and said the injury occurred in a fight at Billy Mack's saloon on Morrisist and Kentucky avenues. In police court Monday the case was continued.
A Sunday afternoon break in at 211 W Thirtieth Street left the family dining as thieves broke a back door lock and helped themselves to fried chicken cake and silverware but took little else. No suspects identified.
The Grand presents Barrows Lancast erated company with a strong cast including Hind Hal Reid in A midnight marriage at the Park opening Monday. The Trangallantics perform at the Empire this week. The Pirates of Papama delivers clever entertainment with notable characters and romantic rascality in a lively burlesque program.
A Detroit era report describes efforts to curb underage attendance at Fre quent dances at Germania de Plores and Fountain Square. Doorkeepers question ages as youths, with some girls in short dresses admitted after false ages. Promiscuous behavior and alcohol consumption noted among attendees, sparking calls for stricter control at dance venues.
Fifteen youths attended the Pastime dancing event at Part Wayneave hall. A city official found no drinks were served yet some dancers accessed beer from a rear bar. Eight of the fifteen girls visited the room at least three times in one hour. two danced alone and bought beer, aged about 16 or younger, while others were with young men. Ages averaged lower than the rest.
In a divorce hearing a comic performer testified about his estranged wife and the marriage. He claimed she danced with strange figures and drank ginger ale in a barroom near Mack Place while he argued over their separation.
Readable fragments describe Moody Hall opening night featuring dancing and music while patrons recall old routines. The report mentions performers, a crowd, and lingering chatter about a policy or guard presence during the event.
Henry G. Davis accepts the Democratic vice presidential nomination, criticizing the Republican administration as extravagant and citing a national debt figure of 149,090,000. He argues Roosevelt’s policies cost more per capita than under Buchanan or Cleveland, supports the Panama Canal move, and notes Democratic calls for prudent, labor-friendly legislation amid trusts.
Fragmented text reports insolvency actions involving E. S. Pike and associated entities, with scattered references to Tooker Took, Paver Meahay, and various names and places. The readable portions suggest a legal or financial notice, mentioning creditors, dates, and proceedings, but the text is garbled and partial.
Baffled by a murder case at Trommipur and Washington reports, authorities probe a deadly poisoning possibly linked to whisky tampering and a long running feud. Victim described as Lady caay's confidant in a tale of ritual claims and security warnings. In New York, a man identified as Mr McKay died by carbalic acid after a yearlong illness and stroke.
The Pettia dry goods company marks a fifty fret anniversary with its New York store origins traced to the Glens brothers in a history noting no fires and uninterrupted service since Oct. 3, 182. The firm grew from a "No 2 Bates" start to the Glenn building main site, with multiple expansions and a four acre rear space across six stories. The company, incorporated with J A Gay as president and J A Swain as secretary treasurer, grew departments and workforce as it expanded, adopting the Fettis name from an early member who bought goods in New York.
SCRIPPS-McRAE TELEGRAM notes a festive floral display crossing borders into Oregon, with Fairbanks residents and visitors enjoying bouquets and a public flower presentation. Parents contributed fruit water as children watched the event from a train platform amid a night journey.
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