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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1904

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FUEL FAMINE THREATENS CINCINNATI AS STRIKE GROWS

Cincinnati faces a fuel crisis as a widespread strike constrains coal delivery. Engineers and firemen join teamsters in the new steam power council, armed guards accompany drivers, and employers refuse arbitration. Police seek injunctions as non union wagoners run nonunion routes amid mounting tensions.

Schipps-M'Rae Cincinnati Condjsters Steam Power Council Teamsters Tt 13 Fald Camnc Monaay

Strikers Grow Restless Over Bridge Conference Hope

Strikers in Youngstown grow restless as a promised conference with the American steel hoop company has not occurred. Politicians including Senators Dick and Penrose are said to influence the effort. Despite announcements, the meeting was not held last week. President Schaffer plans to visit on Tuesday the 19th to take charge of the strike and may speak.

Iscripps WRAE Youngstown American Steel Hoop Company Dick and Penose Werren United States Steel Amalgamated Association Schaffer

City considers gas rate hike after engineer report

City engineer Jeup will brief the ordinance committee Monday on the artificial gas production costs. He hints at a possible rate rise from 8 cents while Mayor Holtzman asserts gas can yield a profit near 50 cents, noting differences from other cities' conditions.

Jeup Holtzman

Fire Sweeps Norris and Barker Hotels in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs fire destroys Norris house and adjoining buildings. Guests, many invalids, flee into the cold night with little clothing as firefighters save Barker house and two other structures. At least one injury reported. total loss around $35,000. Phywletana workers relocate guests to private homes and hospital for treatment.

Scripps-M'Rae Colorado Springs Col Norria House Barker House Nona Norris House Phywletana

Wisconsin Spooner La Follette Contest Sparks Party Feud

A Wisconsin Spooner La Follette struggle triggers deep Indiana GOP maneuvering. Indiana leaders shift support to Spooner then back La Follette as court rulings shape delegate credentials. The fight heats as Fairbanks bets on Milwaukee meetings to grab 1905 presidential spoils.

Indiana Wisconsin Spooner Vongreau Congress Sponer James P. Goodrich Seteeter Goodrich Chicago Gov. Durbite Spaoner Supreme Court LaFollette Spooner Star Menage Fairbanks Milwaukee

Guard GEISHA GIRLS! Geisha guards in St Louis

Fourteen geisha girls are guarded by two police officers and a Japanese official to prevent escape from their boarding house. Habeas corpus proceedings are threatened. The group of 37 was brought to St Louis by S Na kanaga. Fourteen signed a protest against being returned to Japan, ordered by Japanese commissioners. Their manager has an offer from an American theatrical manager to recoup losses and possibly accept it.

Scripps-Acrae Telegrass ST. Louis

Pretty Girl Missing May Tear Up Tracks

Police search for four year old Clara Altern who vanished with Earl Whittaker after leaving Greenfield for Indianapolis. Father asks arrest if found. Incident tied to a threatened departure from Indiana. Also local officials condemn rail line activity by Monon and Lake Erie railways for tracks laid without permits.

Clara Altern Indianapolis Earl Whittaker Greanfield Aet Fred Eppert Joe Gesper Board of Works Monon Lake Erie Monor Chy Lake Urle Col. Downing Gasper Eppert Cornel

New York Polls Boost Parker Plan Indiana Drive

Chicago dispatch notes Democrats target Indiana after New York signals Parker can win. Reports quote J. Adam Bade on New York carry, with Taggart steering Indiana funds and Bryan slated for speeches. Wisconsin potential shift and La Follette tensions noted as campaign organs mobilize through fall.

Parker Allies In Indiana Campaign Involved In Imperialism Debate

Dr. Chandler A. Quiex of Kingston North Carolina arrived in Indianapolis as Parker's circle discusses Indiana strategy with Dr. Oakes and John W. Kern. Oakes predicts Parker will win New York and frames imperialism as the campaign’s sole issue amid Roosevelt’s global prominence. Six months in workhouse given to Steven Alexander for an attempted stabbing of Greek laborer John Peppen during a trench accident.

H. Gilson Gardner Chicago New York State Alton B. Parker J. Adam Bade Minnesota Vuele Doe Cannon New York Roosevelt Odell Ism Terpublican Incubus Parker Indiana Taggart The Nations Tagrart Lone Chandler A. Quiex Kingston N. C Judge Parker Indianapolis Oakes John W. Kern Idige Parker Alexander Steven Alexander John Peppen Alford Ohrost

Escaped from death Roscoe Smithy sues railways for damages

Roscoe Smithy sues Big Four and Union railways for 10 damages claiming injuries from a crossing accident four years ago. Flagman White heroically warned and tried to save the family at Bett crossing Massachusetts Cave, but train struck the wagon, killing the flagman and injuring occupants. The report also mentions jail release and unsettled local gossip about others.

Roreoe Smithy Flagman White Bett Massachusetts Cave Big Four Union Railway Companies Roscoe Smithy Lagman

Crushed Under Auto Injures Cleveland Boy

Carl Trena an 18 year old schoolboy was run down and crushed beneath Dan R Hanna's auto at Hoyt Avenue and St Clair Street in Cleveland on Monday morning. Mrs Hanna and a small daughter were in the car with a chauffeur. The boy was hurt internally and surgeons hope to save him as Mrs Hanna stayed beside him until an ambulance took him away.

Dan R. Hanna Hoytave St. Claire St Iscripps-Srae Warrensburg Missouri Pacific Rere Montserrat Thareight W. J. Dearst Dexter Kas W. H. Allen Pittsburg Barrett Marion Addie Kane Daisy Greer Bronaugh Daisy Ream Gertie Loud Clarence Herring Kansas D. A. Wader Fontville M. Lindsat Oxford Happy Kelcet DH. Alley Arval Nellie Sullivan Cedarvale Dollie Sullivan Vale

Port Arthur Food in Plenty and Offensives Reported

The Italian Mattenos Mentey notes Port Arthur remains in good supply with depots intact despite shelling. Kuropatkin launches a daring offensive against Kurcki’s forces as Sakharoff reports a successful engagement. A St Petersburg office dispatch cites casualties and prisoners from Evacuation of Liao Yang, with 700 killed wounded and captured.

Kuropatkin Kurcki Sakharoff War Office St. Petersburg Iscripps-Atrae Rome Mattenos, Mentey Port Arthur Jaesuilines Serlors Giornale Roma Esurchier Ilan Tung

Russians Drive Offensive Against Japanese At Liao Yang

Dispatch from Mukden says Russian forces under Gen. Kuropatkin have moved south from Mukden and attacked the Japanese near Liao Yang. Japanese general Kuroki’s forces at Benludaze have been concentrating. the Japanese retreated after a skirmish. Gen. Mischenko led a reconnaissance in force, crossing to the Japanese rear and forcing several positions to be abandoned. On Oct 7 he reported ten Japanese divisions on the right bank of the Taitse river with the left extending west of the railway.

Scripps-M Rae Carlegram ST. Petersburg Mukden Liao Yang Kuropatkin Benludaze Kuroki

Kicked a Little Boy at Claypool Hotel in City Court

Witnesses testified in police court that Norman Clayton twelve was slapped and kicked into the street after allegedly mocking George McClain a colored servant at the Claypool hotel McClain was fined ten dollars and costs amid a list of company capital figures and local entities in the record including Ben Franklin oil and gas Dearborn oil and gas and South Milford cemetery association The fragmentary text notes the incident and related corporate mentions from the case record.

George McClain Claypool Norman Clayton Ben Franklin Oil and Gas Company Franklin Capital Union Savings and Investment Company Anderson Dearborn Oil and Gas Company Chicago South Milford Cemetery Association Sooth Milford Caledonia Mining Company New al- Dany Croupaline Company Goshen Capital Hom

City Officials and Water Company Reach Peace in Dispute

A peace conference at the mayor's office led to promises from Water Company President Davis to fix alleged defects in the system and to report progress weekly. Mayor Holtzman and City officials praised the accord, with Dunn moving to release funds withheld over the dispute and Jeup pledging harmony on repairs and mains expansion.

Indianapolis Water Company F. A. W. Davis The Water Company Holtzman Dunn Jeup Davis SUN Board of Works Controler Jeuppala Keene

Indianapolis Mayor Defends Water Pressure Claims

Mayor Holtzman rejects claims of poor fire pressure in city mains. He asserts all insurance and related complaints have been addressed except ongoing concerns about water main pressure and rate impacts.

Holtzman Indianapolis

Rice Used a Knife Case Against Kibridge Rice

In police court the case of Kibridge Rice charged with assault and battery with intent to kill was continued until Oct 12. John Moore of 230 Brightwood Ave was wounded when Rice allegedly slashed his face during a political dispute at supper. Moore bled heavily and could not attend court. Union City Post Gains. State commander Lucas reports Union City G A R post gained members from recent circulars.

Kibridge Rice John Moore Brightwood Ave Rice Moore Itte Union City Lucas

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