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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1904

Page

2

Haughville Plan Seeks River Boulevard and Paving

Haughville residents back a plan to pave W Michigan Street from Blake Street to the city limits with asphalt and add a riverbank boulevard from Michigan Street to Washington. The project aims to protect lands from high water, beautify the suburb, and raise property values. Promoters seek 100 feet of riverfront land donation and tree-car company aid to dump cinders as foundation.

Haughville W. Michigan-at Blake L. B. Calvelage Thomas Spafford Mich Iwanat Michiganyst Washington Calvelage Treet Car Company Washton-Rt. Maine Michigan-St Haughvillians Addison St Vermont John L. Ketcham J. H. Powell B. Wecluterdler Terre Haute

Two Men Claim Stella Ward as Wife After Divorce Claim

Stella Ward, living in Louisville, Kansas, faced divorce suits from John Melton who says he remains her husband. Melton and Frank Meadows argued over her remarriage to Meadows after allegedly being told the divorce was granted. Both men were jailed, Meadows fined one dollar, Melton released.

Stella Ward W. Court Yolice Court John Melton Louisville Melton Frank Meadows Indianayols W. Washington

Keene Urges City to Fund New Bacteriological Lab

City sanitarian Keene seeks funds from Mayor Holtzman to establish a modern bacteriological laboratory after discovering the old Riverside plant lab is out of date. Officials warn of river water contamination and lack clear public information as Judson Medical College offers space under conditions, while a special expert flags valve issues and ongoing water uncertainty.

Keene Holtzman Judson Medical College Aneol Diy Recht

CORONER SHOCKED BY MASS DEATH INQUIRY VISIT

Coroner Alberti Stephany of New Jersey toured Coroner Tutewilet on Saturday seeking facts about a high casualty event in Atlantic City. He noted only five deaths in a summer flood of drownings, and said each county has three coroners with county physicians delivering verdicts when juries disagree.

Alberti Stephany Than Ait Tutewilet Indiana Atbintic City Tutewiler New Jersey

Death by Own Action Shocks Fall Creek Search

Police drag Fall Creek for a body believed to lie in the creek near Mest Iridge east of the file grounds after a note signed GN admits self-inflicted death. Troopers used boats and tools Sunday afternoon into Sunday night with no success. body not yet found. May Mays, colored, was bound over to the grand jury on a grand larceny charge for two diamonds valued at 800 stolen from A A Branch at the Morton hotel. Diamonds were found under a feather mattress. she remained in custody.

Gunuhie Nintendous Fall Creek W. Horn Fieyelemen Dancan and Assrah May Mays Grand Jury Morton Hotel A. A. Branch HBO Prllow

World Fair Attendance Figures Reported for Week

The telegram from St Louis dated October 10 lists daily attendance at the world’s fair: Monday 112,061, Tuesday 119,053, Wednesday 199,090, Thursday 184,552, Friday 81,? and Saturday 166,? totaling 60,965 for the week. Cumulative attendance to date reported as 1,678,66.

Louis Bueaday

Crowds, County Official Seen at Germania Hall Event

A chaotic night at Dange Halls and several others drew buzz as 46 girls danced on the floor and 13 wore short dresses while a county official loitered in the Germania Hall beer balcony amid drinking crowds. The scene spanned Phoenix and Fountain Square halls with whispered fear of exposure and grand jury implications.

Germania Hell Germania Hall Grand Jury

Auto race tragedy shocks New York crowd

A millionaire racer was thrown from his car and seriously injured during a Saturday autonomic race near Queenstown. Doctors report no clear prognosis as the victim remains in peril, with recovery uncertain. Brooklyn preacher Lee Newell Dwicht Hillis criticized modern society, condemning vulgar spectacle and materialism observed after the event.

Scripps Aprar Tele New York Det TRE Arntz Queena Phy Janes Mery Atotz Crown Eraetiere Skull Bf Lee Newell Dwicht Hillis Plymenh Chrch Brooklyn

Boston Man Buncoed by English Conmen in Paris Hotel

Elward Somber of Doxian was robbed in Paris by a confidence trick. Three Englishmen lured him to his hotel and forced him to place all four shares, totaling 140 francs, into a hat. After the money vanished, the English conman holding the hat disappeared.

Scripps-M'Rre Cablegram Paris Elward Doxian Sember

Lady Curzon Improves with Noted Recovery

TELEX: Lady Curzon continues to improve. A bulletin dated Monday notes two good nights and shows her condition has made considerable improvement. The report from London on October 10 cites the ongoing positive medical status and renewed strength, signaling continued hopeful prospects.

Lady Curzon Tecripps-M'Rae London

Landis Predicts Strong Republican Victory Ahead

Congressman Landis of Delaware predicts a strong Republican showing across Indiana and the nation, asserting Roosevelt will win broadly and the GOP holds greater strength than expected. He touts wide support in rural districts and a cautious verdict on Crepepeard Taunt in a campaign seen as apathy ridden but favorable to Republicans.

Indiana Roosevelt Charlie" Landis Delphi Charles W. Fairbanks Landis Tate Aginy Sims Dany Sey Soitiers Eptb Ted Picul Nessin

Transcontinental excursion rates from Chicago via rail lines

Rates from multiple cities including San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle Bolae City Spokane Walla Walla Ogden Salt Lake City Butte and Chicago to the Pacific Coast offered daily until October 7. Includes Pullman tours with double berth sleepers priced at seven dollars. trains feature sleeping cars and dining car service. Apply to N. M. Breese General Agent 6 Vine St Cincinnati for details.

California Oregon Washington Chicago San Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seal Pacific Coast Utah Montana Wyoming Idaho Liliy N. M. Breese Vine At Cincinnati San Francisco Seattle Bolae City Spokane Walla Walla Ogden Salt Lake City Butte Union Pacific North-Western Sergion Piolag Gea Agt Vine Obig

Bank Clerk Confesses to $5 Theft From Woodsfield Post Office

In Woodsfield on Oct 11 a bank clerk named Devore confessed to stealing a $5 package from the local post office last September. Secret Service agents traced the crime, uncovered a safe panel entry, and Devore admitted entering the vault and taking the money held for transfer to the First National Bank. He will be arraigned before the agent in charge.

Iscripps Woodsfield Rar Li Devore First National Bank Ponite Devore Othee Gvernment Devere Bevare Dever Siurdas Smeuley Chae Linke Vai Iiss

Supreme Court Reassembles for October Term

The U S Supreme Court reconvened for the October 17 session with no official business beyond admitting attorneys to the bar. Chief Justice Fuller led the justices in paying respects at the White House before docket calls begin and contested cases are heard. October 7 marks first expected day for opinions. A portion of the Orinara tanning company assets was sold to the American Harness and Leather Company of Columbus.

Iscripps-Atrah Washington Supreme Court of the United States Melville W. Fuller White House Orinara Tanning Company Quetion The American, Harness and Leather Company, of Columbus

Read and Understand the Constitution as Voter Test

An 19th century discussion notes varied voting qualifications across states. It cites Mississippi and others requiring literacy and property tests, bans on felons, and disqualifications for certain groups including atheists, certain Indians, uneducated voters, and those convicted of dueling or bribery. It mentions changes in offices and legal notices amid the broader debate on voter eligibility.

Chicago Sippeehenstan Kansas Massachusetts Peter Harr Staulst Patie Virginia Peteros Wana India United States Maine North Carolina South Carolina Minnesota

Shank’s Juvenile Band Prep for Wilmington Meeting

The Shank group is shaping up for a next campaign gathering in Wilmington with William J. Regan set as political advocate in Indianapolis this week. Over 30 men assisted in party canvassing Saturday as Marion County Republicans mobilize speakers across wards. Senator Charles W. Fairbanks wraps a western tour and heads to Chicago then Indiana and Wisconsin. Indianapolis date awaits confirmation.

Charles W. Fairbanks Chicago Indiana Waiconain Indianapolis

Diamonds in an Old Shoe Discovered in Memphis Saloon

In Memphis Tennessee on October 1 police found diamonds allegedly worth five dollars hidden in an old shoe behind a saloon after hours of search urged by Mrs. D I Barker a respected local resident. A C Lyerla formerly of Jackson Kentucky is imprisoned at the station charged with the theft.

Memphis Tern Diamande D. I. Barker A. C. Lyerla Jackson

Richmond Awaits Annexation Plan At City Council

Special to the Sun Richmond Indiana October 10. City council set to approve a resolution annexing Earlham Height and the surrounding densely populated districts. Majority express opposition to the annexation, arguing it will alter services and taxes for residents.

Richmond Ind Earlham Height Earth

Fight at the World’s Fair Ends With Injuries

At the World’s Fair grounds in St Louis a pitched battle broke out early Monday between Jefferson guards and U S artillerymen. Gatekeeper Andrew McCune aged 51 was shot in the groin and severely injured while guard C Berr aged 59 was cut about the head. Several arrests were made as artillerymen returned from downtown amid the disturbance.

Iscripps ST. Louis Ort Jefferson Guards United States Andrew McCune C. Berr

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