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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1904

Page

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Mystery in Cincinnati Suburb Deepens Over Louise Mueller Killing

Reports from Cincinnati detail police interrogations of Theodore Salman and William Wilson, tied to the death of Louise Mueller whose body was found in Lovers Lane. Investigators compare shoe and clothing clues, note inconsistent alibis, and seek to pierce Salman and Wilson’s evasive statements as they pursue a theory that a bottle with dried blood may be a murder weapon.

Scripps-Wrae Cincinnati Crawford Theodore Salman Express Wm. Wilken Louise Mueller Lovers Lane Callahan Chas Findl Arniv Jackson Frank Eastman Miller William Wilson Teesdore Salm Hicion Wilsons Salmon Spring Grove Wise Wilson Ian Ridence Nellie Allender Florence Wels- Kettle

Woodward Re-elected Mayor in Atlanta Race

James G. Woodward won the Atlanta mayoral race by a 158 plurality, defeating Harry Stack Dell and John B. Goodwin. Woodward had previously served as mayor, facing controversy over conduct and a resignation note while intoxicated. He drew strongest support from laboring elements.

Scripps-3 RAE Atlanta James G. Woodward Harry Stackdell John B. Goodwin Oddfellows Woodward

Girl Hanged Herself Claimed In Palatine Barn

Chicago Oct 6 Confession of John Harmening, brother of Minnie Harmening, 11, tied to a beam in her father s barn near Palatine Illinois, ends murder theory. He says he found her hanging after returning with younger children and claims the rope and marks support suicide. Family fears shock and authorities pursued the case through nightlong searches by sheriffs bloodhounds and armed locals.

Iscripps-M'Rae Chicago John Harmening Minnie Harmening Palatine Acad Minnig Iarmening

Dog electrocuted by stray electrical wire incident

Lancaster detective reports a man tied a wire around his dog’s neck and stretched it across a rail on the Sel f action line. The dog was killed when the wire contacted the third rail. The man, D Houseworth, was badly burned by the wire, but two friends rescued him. he lies in serious condition.

Iscripps-Mrarts. Kgram Lancaster Det Bon D. House Worth Valle Flouseworth

Three Die in Rear Collision at Southern Yards

In Charlotte and Chicago dispatches, a rear end collision in the Southern yards killed conductor Elm Wise brakeman Wa or Zeigier and a switchman Geilbeau. All three were crushed between the caboose and shifting engine as a engine displaced the caboose during yard moves. Detectives chase Eddie Fay who escaped jail in Janesville as shots exchanged near West Chicago. Fay is alleged to have looted the Chicago post office months ago.

Iscripps-M'Rae Charlotte Get Southern Elm Wise Zeigier Geilbeau Scripps-M'Rae Chicago Eddie Fay Janesville Wis West Chicago Fay

Greenspan suit over rent and damages in McMaster court

Albert J Greenspan sues Hyman Solomon for five dollars alleging breach of rent agreement. Solomon rented rooms at 088 Timelsst. Greenspan says Solomon paid with a hatchet threat and his wife was harmed. Solomon denies hostility and claims kindness throughout the dispute.

Albert J. Greenspan Hyman Soloman McMaster Greenapaw Solomon Greenspaw

Big naval battle outside harbor reported near Che Foo

A dispatch from Che Foo dated am Oct 6 describes a major naval engagement outside the harbor with flashes over the city as shells burst. Japanese cruisers reportedly fired at a British steamer and Cossacks chased Japanese forces while firing waned at dawn.

Uscripps.m London Che Fao Che Fen

Riot at National Republican League officers election

Delegates at a German House convention faced turmoil as sergeants at arms halted clashes during a three hour vote to elect a president. J Hampton Moore faced sharp opposition but won decisively, then Moore yielded the chair and nominations followed amid continued uproar over administration.

National Republican League Teat J. Hampton Moore Very Moore Std I. Madding Albert J. Edwards Pennsylvania Mr. Moore Charles A.trimble New Jereon Philip Rosenther New Yorkd Wondmansee Desistion Bane Tntuit JR M Theh Neinithy William G. Macens Chivaga Wrowes Delaware Massachusetts American College League Bronhard McFatriet Nolhe Ceaten W. Weeks W. Porter S. D. Redding SD. Mellman

Man Charged With Assault Fined and Released After Court

A husband charged with assaulting his wife was fined in court and taken to lock-up. Friends later told court a different story, and he was released on promise to leave her. The woman taunted him from the cage and declared the world would think he is guilty.

William Peyton Columbia Binck Peyton

Fairbanks Readers Report Utah Delegates and Domestic Cases

The article covers Utah voting in a convention, Massachusetts delegate disputes, and the mass of chaos as the roll call records states and officers. It also details Peyton versus wife court testimony and a suspended sentence with intent to separate, plus a mill employee returning home to find newborns.

JAPS FIRE AT BRITISH SHIP NEAR MIAO TAO ISLANDS

A Japanese cruiser Suma fired a shot at the British steamer Shenan west of the Miao Tao Islands. The shot narrowly missed the Shenan as it passed by about six hours west of Taku. An officer aboard Shenan said two blank shots had been fired earlier, though the captain heard nothing before the vessel crossed his bow.

Miao Tao Islands Scripps-Aurae Carlegramt Cme Foo Taku Nesday Miao Tau Islands Craier Suma Cay Lo Dee

Break Automobile Record Between Chicago and New York

Lawrence Duffie and Eddie Bala set a new automobile record from Chicago to New York covering the distance in 38 hours and 6 minutes. They arrived in Weehawken just before 2 pm Thursday and reached New York ten minutes later, claiming they can further reduce the time.

Scripps-M'Rae New York Lawrence Duffie Eddie Bala Chicago Weehawken

Fighting Near Mukden Forces Reinforce Front

On the Russian southern front near Mukden Japanese reinforcements are noted. A six squadron reconnaissance Wednesday found a small Japanese infantry detachment near Ballachere. Desultory firing followed with both sides withdrawing. Japanese formations moved south with brisk skirmishing. Russians claimed three prisoners and some ammunition. Cossacks pursued for five versts.

Mukden Iscrupps-Milae Ballachere

Sun making great strides in Indianapolis news

The Indianapolis Sun gains attention in Columbus Republican readers as it moves toward front news status in Indianapolis. Journal features widely received, and the paper earns trust for reliable reporting over fairy tales.

Columbus Republican Indianapolis Ficts Heald Journal Beratse Ita Columna

No Action Planned on Private Banks at Indiana Bankers Meeting

The Indiana Bankers Association held a morning session in the Claypool hotel assembly room featuring speeches by J. W. Sale Jon Knight and J. A. Pollard. An informal discussion followed on banking questions with no resolutions to be introduced on private banks though a move may arise. The convention continues with reports and officer elections as exhibits of banking machines and automatic adders draw interest and refreshments are offered to visitors.

Bankers’ Association Dlaypool J. W. Sale Jon Knight J. A Indiana Tar Associations Claypool Indiana

Actions Were Queer Richard Reach Faces Stalking Case

Richard Reach was fined $1 and sentenced to six months in the workhouse by Special Judge Wilson on Wednesday for stalking Charles Cook. A few weeks earlier Cook and two friends confronted a man near the river who threatened to drown a boy, fought them with a knife, and fled after being arrested as Richard Roach.

Richard Reach Charles Cook Wilson Conk Cook Ft Issali Richard Roach Wilson Het Duocer

Trio of Bold Thefts Strikes Washington Street Homes

Three adjacent homes along a single block were broken into early Thursday by what appears to be one gang. James Sanders of 2 F Washington St lost $12 from his pants pocket after a ride window entry. Daniel Foley at J E Washington St had a gray overcoat stolen. Dr. Joseph Cain at 3618 E Washington St had a pair of trousers and $10 taken.

James Sanders F. Washington St Sander Daniel Foley J. E Washington-st Joseph Cain

Filipinos to Hold Mass Meeting on Independence

Manila reports a mass meeting of Filipinos planned for Sunday at the National theater. The event aims to define support for the American committee on Philippine Independence with Geneva Sandigo as principal speaker, a figure once tied to succession rumors regarding Aguinaldo.

Scripps-M Rae Cablegram Manila National Theater American Committee On Philippine Independence Geneva Sandigo Aguinaids

English woolen firm sues over use of name

The English woolen company has brought suit against Joseph J. Tant seeking 7100 damages and a court order restraining Plant from using the name of the English woolen company.

Joseph J. Tant

Judge Stubbs Backs Prosecution of Saloonkeepers Over Minor Drinking

A Richmond court hears multiple juvenile alcohol cases. A 12 year old and a 10 year old drank beer at Garvey's and a saloon keeper testified they sold to minors. Judge Stubbs condemns saloonkeepers and urges action while noting court limits.

Judge Stubbs Businese Fat King Stubbs Miley King Stubbs Weare Garvey Cornee Blarkford Washington Chisey Jin Tice White Mitchell Witte Behal Conte

Hat pin in battery case stirs police court scene

In a police court Thursday Melia Ware and Nora Cox faced assault and battery charges after a dispute over a bill with Charles Fairchild, a bill collector for L. Cy Tyler. Fairchild testified he was called vile names and struck. Mrs Cox reportedly struck with a hat pin during the dispute. The case labels, names, and fragmented details reflect a chaotic hearing with incomplete testimony.

Melia Ware E. Bixetoonth Nora Cox E. Biae Coats Charles Fairchild L. Cy Tyler Fairchild

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