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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1904
Page
2
Secretary Shaw delivers a two hour speech to a National Teague convention crowd, engaging with plain language and frequent calls to “boys.” California’s George A. Knight speaks briefly after delays, as the audience fills the hall with patriotism, banners, and cheering.
Police rounded up several bicyclists on Wednesday night for riding without lights. Those cited included Jacob Baker of Ogdenest, Leo B. Riggs of 71 N. Illinois, and Guy Miller of 265 Quinsise. The arrests followed a warning that week and officials noted the issue appeared to ease.
An advertisement testimonials a nerve remedy, claiming nervous prostration and related symptoms improve with Nervine. It asserts the product rebuilds nerves and can cure stomach kidney and liver troubles, with a customer from Carthage Missouri praising the relief after using Dr Miles Nervine.
The passage reports ongoing contention over paving an avenue in North Indianapolis and notes varied local activity. It mentions fishermen near the river and residents attending to trades, sales, and social events. The text captures a slice of community life with names, trips, and local concerns.
George Robbins, 315 West Merartyes Ward, fined $10 in police court on a charge of assault and battery against Mrs. Farb. Witnesses testified Robbins began the fight after his mother intervened, striking Mrs. Farb over the head with a broom and injuring the baby in her arms. Mrs. Farb showed a long scalp wound and stated the infant was badly shaken. Robbins claimed the attack followed stones thrown at him. Mrs. Joseph Levandewski of Laporte said Joseph Levandewski, hanged in Chicago last week, was her husband who deserted her years ago.
A local workhouse faces severe crowding and filthy conditions with prisoners packed into cramped cells as smallpox spreads risk. Officials urge halting transfers from the police court. many inmates are sent to jail instead of the workhouse for the rest of the week.
A large gathering of private bankers attended a Wednesday session of the Federation of Bankers' Association in Parkersburg. Harris Wiked led a talk on Regulation banking while Genk urged separation of banking from other business. Gov G Gos Durbin expressed cautious support for some restrictions but opposed exams. Secretary Shaw was expected to speak but left town. The event continued into Thursday with visitors receiving a reception Wednesday evening.
A New Yorker with Hoosier roots and a long, notable career aided many slaves to escape. Gen James Clarkson, born Franklin County Indiana, attended the New York convention, recounts his Underground Railroad acts. He describes organizing aid and acting as a conductor, helping slaves reach safety through stations and routes.
A fragmented obituary style notice recounts a dying son asking his mother to wed, naming Mrs Hove Commack and Diggs as central figures. The piece describes preparations, social reactions, and a planned marriage ceremony at a local venue with witnesses and family involvement.
Berbert Rubingen was arrested Wednesday after examination into a dangerous Polish believed to contain gasoline. The police indicate the polish was made by Carer men at a place called Rady Hed Wi SUS winnie. Police say it was used with a stove causing a fire. Witnesses claim the polish was connected to a death. Further details on the case are set for next week. Otto Sieloff and Kidmer have a ten round match in Indianapolis on December 1. Secretary Taft arrived in Indianapolis and spoke at Notre Dame University.
A dying wife in John Knight's home speaks to her husband about their Hazel with a plea to be good to their baby. The husband vows to keep faith as fire death follows. Mrs Koleht dies in a stove explosion. Neighbor W G Stofer will care for the year-old girl.
Samuel Lawrence, brakeman on the Cincinnati division of Bla Four, was knocked from his train near Gultford hill close to Lawrenceburg on Wednesday and killed instantly. The incident prompted speculation about the brakeman’s memory of a nearby overhead bridge. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad copy appears amid the report.
Ten of eighteen girls on the floor wore short skirts and both boys and girls under age were served drinks at Avondale Knights. The scene of revelry drew attention Wednesday night as youths allegedly violated rules. police reported several arrests and witness accounts described the disorder.
A damaged page advertises a California North Western Railway travel folder with a colored map, hotel views, resort capacity and rates. It promotes a low coast rate from all points to the coast with Sept 1 start. agent contact 3 Vinest Cincinnati.
Advertisement details rail tickets priced at 33.00 dollars for California Oregon and Washington. Mentions routes to San Francisco and Seattle with connections via Chicago and Cincinnati. References to various train services, agents, and travel offices including N. M. Breeve, general agent at 5 Vine Street Cincinnati.
An advertisement offers a forty page booklet about California and western states with vivid illustrations and a complete state snapshot in colors. It promotes travel by Chicago & North-Western routes and lists rates to several western cities. Send four cents in stamps to N. M. Breeze Agr, 433 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio for the brochure and details.
In Chicago the eastern rival to the American Federation of Labor is backing a move to form a new union among stockyards workers. Thousands of circulars are being distributed and a first mass meeting is planned for Thursday night with three more in the stockyards district this week. The circulars claim the stockyards strike failed despite AFL support and say only members of stockyards organizations allied with the American Labor Union received strike benefits.
An alleged Chicago union man Ed Hedrick, using forged credentials from the National Metal Trades Association, was arrested after allegedly admitting to placing files in the Quincy engine lathe wheels and using an alias James Smith. He says he acted for a union on strike in Quincy as part of a conspiracy to delay the plant. Coal Teamsters Strike follows as union demands higher wages and recognition.
The body of Policeman Graney was found Wednesday morning at the corner of Seventy seventh street and Vincennes road. A bullet wound over the heart is reported. authorities speculate suicide or other cause pending investigation.
A garbled report lists various names and places from Topeka to Omaha. It mentions political themes, a death, a hanging arrest, a steel company negotiation, and a female employee facing assault, all drawn from scattered fragments with unclear details.
A list of residents and households appears in a city record with names and addresses across multiple streets. The section includes marriages, deaths, and building permits, listing many individuals, spouses, and recent home projects. The piece ends with a vignette about Joaquin Miller in Los Angeles and a child's question about daily bread.
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