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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1904

Page

3

Battle of Santiago Adm Schley Leads Historic Victory

A magazine style reminiscence recalls the July 3 1898 Battle of Santiago where Admiral Schley played a pivotal role. It also notes his endorsement of Peruna via a signed Washington statement praising Mrs. Schley’s use of the remedy.

Santiago Admiral Schley United States Perana Peruna Washington, D. C Peruna Drug Co Columbus Ohio

Flames Rage in Lawrence as Bucket Brigade Battles Inferno

Fire at Lyle and Dunn’s general store in Lawrence, Indiana, spread rapidly in high winds, destroying Murphy and McConnell’s hardware and threatening the town. About 1,100 residents gathered with water buckets before firefighters saved several homes, leaving 78,000 in losses and prompting calls for aid from nearby towns. Separately, the Window-cutters' League of America elected officers including A. B. Lowe as president and William Kirtehenbauer as secretary at Hartford City.

Lyle & Dunn Lawrence Cates Samuel Plummer Plummer Murphy & McConnell Dorald Hartford City Ind Window-cutters’ League of America A. B. Lowe William Kirtehenbauer West Liberty John Zellers Hartford Cit Herbert Croms Millgrove Theodore Slicker Brownsville Dear Lal John Ackin Jeanette James Nixon Arnold, Pa Decil Gabler John Adame Frank

Georgia Goes Taggart's Way in State Election

In Atlanta on Wednesday Georgia voted overwhelmingly for the incumbent governor Terrell, with Democrats sweeping all counties and populists failing to win any. In Berlin, Gen Van Trotha reports quelling the rebellion in southwest Africa and pursuing remaining insurgents.

Georgia Scripps-M'Rae Atlanta Terrell Scrippa Berlin van Trotha Herreras

Bryan's Automobile Bucks in Nebraska

Five thousand people waited at Randolph Nebraska to hear W. J. Bryan as his armored automobile stalled seven miles from town. He abandoned plans to campaign by car after the delay and the speaker plus vehicle were towed in behind a farm wagon.

Scripfs-Wrae Omaha Neb Randolph W. J. Bryan Mr. Bryan Bryan

Britt and Gans Reach Terms for Light Welter Fight

Billy Britt acting for his brother and Al Herford for Joe Gans met to discuss terms. Britt seeks seventy percent of gate receipts if he wins and a higher share otherwise. weight limit set at 136 pounds. If terms are accepted the bout may occur late in the month at the Soltau Club if a permit is obtained.

Iscripps-M' Rae San Francisco Billy Britt Jimmy al Herford Joe Gans Britt Gans Supercent Herford Billy Rit Soltaa Club

Ohio Official Self-Stain

The body of James Timmers clerk of Jefferson township and ex sheriff was found Thursday morning in his home by neighbors. Authorities say he died from chloroform exposure used to render himself unconscious in an apparent suicide related to health issues. The report also notes a separate fire in Howe Texas with damages around $1000 and a death from heart disease in Folsomville Indiana.

Ohio Scripps-M'Rae Celina James II Timmers Jefferson Township Timmonds BE. J Tilden Tipe Rove Myers Salleyell Mace John Schimerer Columbus Germany Broadway M. KS Loransport Vincent Indianaplis Sherif Swain Starr Muncie Delaware County Spencer Democrat Owen Mead Spear Samuel Lawrence Guilford Jacob Mettaharner Greensburg American Telegraph and Telephone Company Hopkinsvile W. B. Seward Bloomington Alice Stewart Charles KE. Walker Filmer Lowry Milton Hichmonit Dora James Owry Werest C.F. Lacey Crawfordaville Commercial Club Harry Eller D. Morgan Husk Neas Enterprises Crawfordsville Connor Loganspom Hore Thief Detective Association

Indiana for Parker says Taggart confident on key states

Chairman Taggart said New York New Jersey and Connecticut are no longer doubtful and Indiana is no longer a doubtful state. He noted Wisconsin remains doubtful though he believes it will shift and declined to discuss figures for New York. He also avoided comment on a Watson denial regarding the presidential campaign.

New York Hairman Tagegart New Jersey Connecticut Wincoast Taggart National Executive Committee W York New York State Parker New Jerse Indiana Wisconsin MeTaggart Watson

Murder Mystery Unfolds as Suspect Named in Tow Boat Case

ST JOSEPH Mich Oct 6 Police solved part of a lake murder mystery by identifying Charles Whiteman a hod carrier as the man who hired a tow boat and took a young woman onto the water. A body washed ashore at South Haven matched the woman who accompanied Whiteman but the case proved a case of mistaken identity as another girl with Whiteman survived and gave her account to police.

Syripps-M Rake ST. Joseph Mich Charles Whiteman Aman Srptoiy South Haven Whiteman

Boodle Trials to Begin Amid City Corruption Indictments

Indictments against Buffalo aldermen and former officials over sewer and building contracts lead to trials in Supreme Court before Justice Kenotii. Aldermen Harp and Moest face opening hearings at 10 o clock Monday with other defendants to follow in indictment order. Prominent figures linked to the case have employed counsel.

Scripps-M'Rae Buffalo Qet Rebeol Kenotii Supreme Court Harp and Moest Montag Iriars

Parker Chooses To Stay Off The Stump

New York June 11 1904 Judge Parker will not campaign on the stump. Chairman Taggart states the Democratic national committee fully approves of his decision after consultation with veteran political advisers. He will follow a mode of campaign aimed at Rosemount and the McKinley precedent, trusting his life record to resist clamor and pressure.

New York Parker Ans Edenstoeis Taggart Democratic Hy Tally Kony Rosemount McKinley Clamor Judge Darker

Russian Cavalry Push Japanese Back at Mokeen Skirmish

Sakh ar off reports from St Petersburg October 6 that Russian forces skirmished near Mokeen, then at Hunlabu and Tadusampo. Our outposts held, Japanese casualties described, two Japanese were killed and three wounded, while Russian losses were light.

ST. Petersburg Jawyess Tadusampo Yen Tai

Teacher Whipping Case Sparks Lutheran Shock

In Richmond Indiana Prof Gotlieb Schirmeyer of St John’s Parochial School was fined 19 dollars and resigned after severely whipping 19 year old Philip Frank, son of Mrs Polly Frank. The incident caused church and community uproar with local reactions and claims of overwork and provoked a report of the teacher’s departure toward home in Nebraska.

Richmond Ind Gotlieb Schirmeyer St. John's Atheran Church Philip Frank Polly Frank Schirmeyer Owas Lai Atfavket Schirmeyer Cass Jan Schiemeyer Superior Woodville, Q

Boy burned after play with matches in Noblesville

Special to Tice Sun Noblesville Indiana October reports Navre, son of William Johns, played with a bow and matches ignited. Thin clothing caught fire and he is perhaps fatally burned. His body from the waist up is a mass of burns.

TICE Noblesville Ind Navre Willam Johns

Body Found In River Believed Murdered

A well dressed man’s body was found in the Kankakee River near Logansport Indiana. A bullet hole in the back and lack of identification lead investigators to believe he was murdered. No weapon recovered.

Busies Kankakee Munters

Murder Case Goes to Jury COLIMBES Ind Oct 6

Murder trial of David Wagner for Brice Haas killing moves toward a verdict after defense claims self defense. Jury expected Thursday as arguments closed in the morning. Detailing the case, witnesses testified Wednesday afternoon.

Colimbes Ind David Wagner Brice Haas Wagner Timne Burns

Two Horses Die After Wreck Threat at Jackson Creek Bridge

A likely serious wreck occurred at the Jackson creek bridge Wednesday when two horses bolted onto the bridge and fell between the tracks. The locomotive stopped within feet of the animals, both killed, and the train faced a two hour delay.

Jackson Creek Bridge

A Day in Indiana Railroad Burglary News

A day in Indiana reports multiple small town incidents including burglaries in Connersville and Logansport, a barn fire near Lapel, and a fatal injury from a fall near Guilford. It notes local political activity, school book shortages in Wayne county, and pending church dedications and public notices across the region.

Political Rallies Across Counties Draw Large Crowds

J Ham Lewis of Washington spoke to Goshen Democrats in Wildcat township Tipton County as a large meeting gathered. Gen James B Weaver addressed the event. Republicans heard Edward Shids of Oregon in Decatur, and J Frank Hanly spoke to 2,000 Republicans at Spencer. A claiming of gold near Uniontown noted in Rayette County, Pennsylvania.

Ham" Lewis Washington Goshen J. Frank Hanly Spencer

Indianapolis Market Reports and Prices Shifted

Market notes from Indianapolis and other cities show cattle and hogs at varied prices, with receipts and local attributions. Reports cover cattle weights from 1,000 to 1,600 pounds, steers and cows with mixed grades, plus sheep, lambs, and eggs in multiple markets including New York and Pittsburg, noting fluctuations and regional activity. Edward J. McGuire awarded $1,000 in damages from a street car fall case in Superior Court No. 2.

Edward J. McGuire Traction and Terminal Company Fallng From & Street Car Superior Court

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