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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1904

Page

2

Track Elevation Compulsory Ordinance Sparks Mirth

Massachusetts city debates a five dollar track elevation ordinance during a Monday night session. Mayor Hultzman defends the measure as a test of progress while council members Gasper Cral and Rhodes push a minority report arguing for fiscal prudence and precedent. The ordinance, tied to theater improvements, is postponed amid mixed votes and lingering questions about its feasibility and impact on public works.

Massachusetts Hultzman Abore Etyenunell Cornett Vishtaek Gasper, Cral Rhodes Uralpe Davis Gaeger Mulan Linus Molarity Sutlissin Chi Wilsitter

Myers for the Bench in Greendale race for vacancy

Local reporting centers on Davil AL Myers as a candidate for the bench seat vacancy on the State central committee. Mentions include supporters and perceived influence within the party, with references to figures such as Judge Meyers and Judge Lent and potential opponents. The piece reflects a tense nomination process amid local political maneuvering and speculation about backing from key districts.

Davil AL Myers Gre Heen Rypad State Central Committee Meyers Lent Duce Myers Congress Uemeday Ite Geanville

Coffee Doesn't Hurt Me Tales That Are Told

A woman narrates health improvements after quitting coffee and switching to Postum. She describes years of digestive trouble, low nourishment, and reliance on simple foods, then recovery after using Postum and halting coffee. She urges others to quit coffee for better health.

Fire After Whipping Sparks Barn Burnout Claim

A man set fire to a barn following an alleged severe beating. Detectives Hates and Lancaster captured Hage Kairie lwin early Tuesday, as the case tied to a gardener named Henry Sunecker and a Meic railroad matter. Witnesses described threats and supposed preparations to exact revenge on his assailant as investigations continued.

Lancaster Hage Kairie Lwin Henry Sunecker Siinerkeu Perexea Tony

City Record: Births Marriages and Deaths Logged

Births list names incl Jobatot Praneis Burk Tin Bates Irvaieton Hobar Rood gil William Beating and Lisa Ciese NY Apple. Deaths include Verda Chin 2.957 N Belmont Gris Yandes and Anne Mori. Marriages cite Lester ain Mira Hawn Chirenee M Ripe with Ballene Burkhart Hatle. Public notices show college repairs and company refinishing lines.

Hobar Gil William Opote Willa Nant Migure Walitoratin Bey Joho Theresa Beating Hedecker Apple Erie Pagler Waeshe Hermine Martha Carter Peery Tawneslip Charles Jessie New Lincoln Deatna Htonkenship Pamanyer Milton PD Gress Anne Mori City Hospital N. Belmont Gris Yandes W. Washington Lidianapolla Burns Mary J. McGeger Zo Laws Cyphoid Tom Sanders Cules McLain Tuyers W. Twelfth Crawford New Jersey Absrees Arthur I Carey Delaware Thy Lester Ain Mira Hawn Chirenee M Ripe Jennie L Ballene

Old Salt to Retire from Anchor Line Service

Captain Hugh Young of the Anchor line steamer Furnessa will retire after returning to Glasgow. He has 26 years of continuous service in steam era work and has made numerous round trips between Glasgow and New York.

Ischipis M'Rae New York Qet Hugh Young Furnessa Glasgow Moville Young Sim

Love of dress causes ruin says club woman in Illinois

A Chicago club luncheon speaker warned that costly lingerie and dress goods in shop windows corrupt women and society. Mrs Georges Colby urged restraint, labeling fashion as a threat to virtue and urging men to curb extravagant spending and personal adornment. The talk contrasted horse shows with gaudy attire, urging individual independence and opposition to fashion slavery.

Georges. Colby Chicago Hints Federation Coluy

Red Men Convene in Indiana Fifty Year Session

Red Men from across Indiana gathered in Masonic Hall for the thirty sixth annual Grand Council. About 1 000 past sachems attended as reports show a membership rise of 5062 in the past year. The grand council sessions continue through Thursday.

Grand Council Indiana Masonic Hall

Fire sweeps Cincinnati coal elevator complex

Fire destroyed Brown's Son's coal elevator group at the Monongahela river complex at the foot of Lawrence, with losses over 60 dollars. The blaze started in company stables and spread to 300 percent bushels of coal before containment. Investigators suspect incendiary origin as adjacent cake piles and railroad structures burned. wagons and light rigs behind the stables were also destroyed.

Scripps-M' Raf Cincinnati Brown Monongahela River Uwe Coat Company

Miss Cathert Washington Debutante Aiming High

A fair debutante Miss Cathert Washington, supported by her relative Catherine Elkins, prepares for debut this winter. Her father Senator Elkins, a millionaire influential in national affairs, and grandfather Hines Davis, also a candidate, bolster prestige. Elkins is praised for beauty and horsemanship.

Democracic Miss Elkins Sand Fly

Theft arrest of 15 year old George Fecker in Washington state

George Fecker, 15, employed by grocer Christian Sehweir in Hole Washington, was arrested Monday night by Detectives Manning and Simone on theft charges. A cashier’s till held $6.60 in change and $47.69 in till money was linked to Mrs. Corn’s bill. Fecker initially claimed innocence, then admitted misplacing funds before denying again. He allegedly produced a grocery store book, but money remained missing. Fecker stayed at the police station as investigators pursued the tangled tale.

George Fecker Christian F. Sehweir Hole Washington Sr Manning Simone Packer J Corn Randolph Hwan Mrs. Corn Young Fecker Behweir Hael Meeker Pecker Tia Becker Owentabat Winn Fecker Polter Stalin

Fire at cock furniture foundry on Tenth Street

Early Tuesday morning a blaze broke out in the foundry of the Cock Furniture Company at Tenth Street and the canal. Night watchman Wend dix, discovered the fire and, with prompt action by the fire department, prevented a total loss. The damage is estimated at 310 and the building is fully insured.

Cock Furniture Company Tenth-st Torsdas Nightewatchman

Woman Kills Bear in Wisconsin Settlement

Special to The Sun from Paullia Mian describes a Swing settlement in western Wisconsin where a woman named Bosley shot and killed a bear. The first shot pierced the bear’s forepaw and a second bullet hit the heart, ending the confrontation as the ferocious animal charged the hunter.

Paul Bosley Wisconsin

Watson to Speak in English Theater

Populist nominee for president will answer Bryan arguments in detail at the English theater Thursday night. Watson, ex congressman from Georgia, father of rural free delivery and a car coupler law, is billed as a leading thinker. A large, enthusiastic meeting is planned with delegations expected from every part of the state. Everyone is invited to reserve seats and stay to the finish.

Peaple Sain Englisivs Opera House Watson Clinder Fields Peoples Party Georgia Congress Veryone

Ring Battle Assured In London Match

Isclipes Mare Tel and New York promoter engaged Corbett and James Whit, English light weight, to fight in London in January. White will referee from inside the ring, against English custom. Negotiations followed a Broadway resort brawl and a potential stake of up to 0600. Weigh‑in and rounds details remain unsettled, with forfeits threatened if Corbett weighs over 15 pounds.

New York Youne Corbett James Whit Es Pion London Narky White Realln Broadway Resort Charles Atten Ell Kael Aapion Young Herbert George Gousidine Mitchell

Petrified Woman Revealed by Dartmouth Professor

Rutland Vermont October 1 The petrified woman found in Washington is deemed valuable and an American relic by Prof Charles H Richardson of Dartmouth College He calls it a representative race pre dating Indians and discusses preservation in the state museum The description notes a high forehead bent back head a long torso bent arms and a severed appearance with a dis membered torso and a connected arm as part of the shocking find

Senator Fairbanks Campaign Itinerary Cut Short

Dispatches from Chicago report Senator Fairbanks continuing campaign travel through Ohio Michigan Indiana and Michigan dates show rescheduled stops including Wheeling West Virginia Detroit Springfield and an Indiana city. A separate item notes railroad workers building a connection under guard while a sheriff’s riot proclamation is rescinded and unrest eases in Little Falls.

Sorupas Kharbenmurasd Little Falls Hichtletdi Springs & Oleomta Vailey Wusual

Miners Strike Tensions Rise Between Unions and Operators

In Charleston WV a dispute flared over a $1 per month deduction from wages for union dues. Miners refuse the deduction claiming it violates last May’s Charleston agreement. Judge Parker in New York noted the controversy. Parker and daughter were seen at the Hotel Seville in Esopus with Mrs. Chas Mercer. Parker planned to return to Esopus Thursday evening.

Scrippe M Rae Charleston Judge Parker New York Iscripps-M'Rae Seville Isapus Mee Parker Chas. Mercer Jide Parker Esopus

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted For Recovery After Illness

The passage urges Hood's Sarsaparilla as a trusted remedy for convalescence after pneumonia and typhoid, claiming it helps make recovery real and rapid. It presents the product as a superior option with many endorsements and stresses strong personal reliance on the remedy.

Hood

Portland and Northwest Route By Union Pacific Promises Fast Service

Portland and Northwest without change via Union Pacific offers 200 miles along the Columbia River. Two through trains daily with accommodations for all classes. Promoted as the popular route to Lewin and Clark Exposition. Enquire WH Connor G A 3 East Fourth St Cincinnati Ohio.

Portland Northwest Union Pacific Columbia River Lewin and Clark Exposition Connor G. A East Fourth St Cincinnati Ohio

Davis Campaign Stops Roanoke Virginia Roanoke Roanoke

Henry G. Davis and his party traced a route from West Virginia into Virginia stopping at Roanoke to place Senator Daniel of Virginia in the Davis bid. The trip heads toward Bluefield West Virginia for a six hour ride, reflecting campaign activity in Virginia. Also an ad notes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure a cold in one day with H W Grove's signature on each box.

Henry G. Davis Virginia Scripps-M'Rae Roanoke Eura H.W. Grove Coe

California Big Trees Tour by Union Pacific Steam

Advert describes Union Pacific fast trains to California with emphasis on Big Trees at Mariposa and Calaveras groves, age estimates 1500 to 2090 years, and Redwoods near Santa Cruz. Promotes brochures via W H Connor, General Agent, East Fourth Street, Cincinnati Ohio.

California Mariposa Grove Yosemite Calaveras Grove Santa Crug Ia Unior Pacific Missouri River Pacific W. H. Conner G. A Cincinnati Chio

Clings To His Bride in Capitalist Feud

A private from the Forty second Company roasts artillery while appealing to President Roosevelt to stop the removal from view of a post at Bert Mott for marrying a colored woman. The suit seeks action after a hospital corps member reportedly faced delay. the case cites the fourteenth amendment in the hospital context.

SUN Salem Nod Det J T Smith Roast Artillery Hug Hoosevelt Bert Mott Suktier Hoteahs Sie Eit Spurrenterger Smitty Recantiv. de B

Schreck to Meet Hugo in City Bout

Unclear draft mentions Mike Schreck of Cincinnati scheduling a forthcoming fight with Jack Hugo. Text shows garbled names and program ties to Forbes and Denny, with no verifiable dates or outcomes.

Mike Schreck Chneimnati Jack Hugo Wet Ty Gaan Tallon Yoon Rales Previ Forbes Denny Ivan Aren

Drake's Palmetto Wine Free Bottle Offer

Historic ad-promotional notice claiming Drake's Palmetto Wine boosts vigor eases stomach distress and cleanses liver and kidneys. It promises permanent relief from bad breath loss of appetite heartburn and digestive ills with a free prepaid bottle offer from The Drake Formula Co Chicago Illinois and a 70 cent discount on standard bottles.

Drake Palmetta Drake Formula Co Drate Hidge Chicago SIL

Murdered by Thieves in East Toledo Cornfield

James W. Johnson was found dead in a cornfield in East Toledo Friday morning with a bullet wound. He had recently defended against corn thieves and had set out Monday night to watch for them. Two piles of corn and two empty sacks indicated he surprised two men at work. Police theorize Johnson knew the assailants and they killed him to avoid arrest.

Iscripps Toledo James W. Johnson East Taledo Johnson

Senior Property Sold In Lauiaville Row

Charles Senior, son of Mrs K T Senior of L82 Kentucky Avenue, sells part of his Lauiaville property on West Maint. The consideration is Ru cash.

Charles Senior K. T. Senior Kentucky-ave Lauiaville W. Maint Charles Munroe

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