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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1904

Page

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Path of blood from Mukden to Port Arthur

Long dispatches from Toklo and St Petersburg describe Russian forces crossing the Hun River and engaging Japanese units near Mukden with skirmishes along the line. Gen Kuropatkin aims to fight toward Port Arthur while the balance of strength appears to tilt in Russia's favor as reports juxtapose cautious Japanese resistance and growing pro Russian sentiment.

Mukden Port Arthur Europe Scripps-Urae London Toklo Hun Scripps-M'Rea Petersburg Karapatkin Kuropatkin Stoessel ST. Petersburg Bearde Takhe Bay Iscrippsswrea Bulletin Russia Japan Yalu Harhin Burnpathin Torres Aiship Ten England Far East Oyama Liao Yang Yulu Harbin Manchurie

Going to the Front Gen Grippenberg Calls Russian Army Plan

Gen Oskar K Grippenberg discusses Russia forming a second Manchurian army in winter to operate with or independently from Gen Kuropatkin as circumstances demand. He notes the army commander has been appointed in Gent Grlippenberg.

Oskar K. Grippenberg Russia Manchuria Kuropatkin Grlippenberg

Mortgage on Piano Sparks Alleged Loan Scheme

An alleged agent borrowed 450 from Economy Loan Association claiming a piano was his property. The instrument belonged to Mrs Condit for 13 years, who sued in Squire Nickerson's court and won return of the piano. Dulaney, a15 N New Jersey st, fled city after leaving a $50 board bill unpaid.

Economy Loan Association B.A. Dulaney New Jerseysst Mra Elizabeth Condy Anteo Hay Dulaney Dulaney Joan aMalr Squire Nickersons Court Dulane

Bachelor for a Lonesome Widow In Minis Nahit

A mayor withheld names in a telegram offer to broker a 35 dollar payment for a publicized Bachelor selection. A widow, described with age 43, height five foot four, weight 183 pounds, offered to take the Bachelor if a man would approve. She cites a 15 year old graduate and a younger daughter in the tale.

Iscripps Cricaga de IsMayer Harrison Nerseit Hay

Big Shoot for Prizes at Indianapolis Club Grounds

The annual shoot for prizes takes place at the Indianapolis club grounds Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. Entries are not yet complete but expected to be the largest in club history. Ten events will run each day with five sweepstakes and five merchandise events.

Indianapolis Luce

Conductor’s Nap Cited In Missouri Collision Fatalities

In Wahranuarg Mo twenty nine people died when a Missouri Pacific freight train collided with a World’s Fair excursion train. The crash occurred after the freight conductor reportedly napped in the caboose, and an engineer misidentified the World’s Fair train. Three members of the Herring family from Wayne Indiana perished.

Wahranaurg Pane Clarence Jesale Otis Herring Ware John. F. . Herring Ol ‘Wayne Ind Eappref

Indianapolis Mayors and Council Clash Over Gas Rate

Mayor Holtzman bets on 6 cent gas rate as council weighs a 5 to 6 cent proposal. City engineer Jeep contests a 32 cent production cost claim, raising questions about fair profit, production costs, and bond obligations for the Indianapolis gas company. He warns court challenges could topple rigid rates.

Aasarta Jéeup Aum Moltsman Indianapolle Gas Company Iaifuhim Joap Kas Holtzman Ett

Burglary Bouts Frustrate City Police

For three days no burglaries were reported then a spate of break ins occurred with over 3300 in goods stolen from Sandr anapolis area homes. Detectives fear a coordinated group as thieves target wide windows while police hemmed by uncertainty speculate on number and method of the gang.

Sndiranapolis

Bank Closed After Run at Firet National Bank

Washington reports the comptroller of the currency was advised that Firet National Bank in Erie Pa closed its doors Tuesday morning after a run Monday. National bank examiner C W Robinson appointed receiver. bank resources and liabilities shown in the latest report dated Sept 6.

Scrippe-M'Ran Washington Firet National Bank Ile National Bank C. W. Robinon Itn

Fairbanks Scrutinizes Social Invites on Iowa Swing

Senator Fairbanks opens a two day Iowa tour as part of his western campaign. He plans two speeches and avoids social invitations to protect his voice and focus on formal addresses. Since leaving Chicago on Sept. 2 he has given multiple talks, facing hoarseness yet remaining on schedule.

Scripps-M'Rae Council Bluffs Fairbanks Iowa Chicago Fatebanks

Pistol user sent up for trial on assault on wife

A colored man James Henry Jackson faces criminal court on charges of crippling his wife with intent to murder. He pleads emotional insanity claiming prior abuse by his wife. He allegedly fired a revolver at his wife near Ninetrensnat and Ca withit ave, escaping temporarily, and later fired at two officers before being arrested. He seeks insanity due to a youth baseball injury. Judge Alford expects a year in penitentiary. A separate civil case, Longo G. Hough versus Indianapolis traction and terminal company, seeks 15107 damages for alleged harm to his wife in a streetcar incident in Judge McManter's court.

dJamas Henry Jackson Criminal Court Pearl Jackson T White Jackson Costa Alford Juckern Longo G. Hough Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company McManter Hough

Dr. Vogal Named Minister to United States

In Herne on October 1, officials announced that Dr. Leo Vogel, a lawyer, has been appointed minister to the United States and secretary of the Swiss legation in Berlin. The notice mentions Vogel's legal background and diplomatic posting in a terse, public announcement.

Vogal America Tscrippe-Wrar Herne Leo Vogel United States Vogel Berlin

Escapes From Asylum Endangers in Boiling Lard Vat

Three inmates escaped West Virginia asylum after 2 PM climbing an elevator shaft to the cellar. John Warren of Wheeling and Thomas Botter were captured nearby. Warren’s second escape that day followed earlier jewelry robbery links. Meanwhile at an Indianapolis abattoir a worker fell into a vat of burning lard, badly scalded, with rescuers aiding and taking him to hospital.

Scripps-M Rae Buntington W. Va West Wiyataia Asylum John Warren Wheeling Thomas Boter Ier Warren Joan Paymon

Missouri Citizens Rush to Union Station in Statewide Demonstration

A Missouri-wide turnout gathered at Union Station on a Tuesday morning as officials urged residents to flood the building. Governor Dockery and state officials warned they would be disappointed if the capital relocation plans did not draw more citizens than ever before. A separate incident in Vin Cama left John Titer seriously injured when iron fell during loading, killing two pieces of bone and prompting hospital transport. The Indiana state Board of Charities released its thirteenth annual conference program for Terre Haute in November 1922.

Scripps.m Lotr Miykdurl Mixgeurt Union Station Morinx Dockery Jeferson City Missouri Ron Feil Vin Cama Twerdsy John Titer Su N. Kew Indiana Charities Terre Hate

Man Accused After Wife Is Struck Across Jaw

Theodore W Hailey a Minols hole employee was charged after Monday March by a constable with beating his wife. Police found Mrs Bailey with an injured jaw and said the blow was struck several times in the face. She refused to testify and could not appear in court as injuries kept her away. The case was continued to Friday.

Theodore W. Hailey Minols Bieverance Bernaner Willer Meg Tyro Urey

Welcome Bryan Meeting Draws Democratic Crowd in Tomlinson Hall

Democrats from across the state prepare for a large Bryan gathering in Tomlinson Hall on Wednesday. John W. Kernels chairs the event with Dan W. Bima and ME. Foley among speakers. Bryan expected to arrive around 6 PM, escorted from the Grand hotel, with formal procession from Witham and Maryland to begin at 7:30, joined by Indiana and Marion County Democratic clubs and several ward groups.

Woman Died of Fright in Train Tragedy

A woman named Mrs. Joseph Lee, age 52, collapsed and died near railroad tracks after attempting to dodge a Boston and Maine train. Local authorities report the incident occurred at night and note preliminary details of a possible sale of the property involved.

Iscrippe Acrab Raratoga, N Joveph Lee Boston & Maine

Beautiful girl fights to keep out of asylum

A 23 year old woman Blanche Nichols of Valparaiso carrying a five month old baby rushed into the county clerk’s office with a man named Leon Wilhelm from Ohio demanding a marriage license as a lunacy inquiry closes in. The pair, under scrutiny by Judge Stout and Porter county authorities, say she has money from a late mother. The Door of Hope and local officials pursued the facts while the couple fled the court seeking the license. A board of charity will review if Blanche is the ward of Judge McMahan and may place her back in custody.

Stout Leon Wilhelm Ohio Blanche Nichols Valparaiso Door of Hope Hope Messallan Livapals Senod Shephagt Ue Daoe Ape Mary Adel A. Peresier Madison-ave Fort Uva Wilhelm Howser Lcense Kirk Miss Nichols Law Tunapolty Ner Bat Court House Forester Epelle Wileim Lessan Fower Board of Charity We Fair Judge McMahan

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