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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1904

Page

3

Philippine marriage scandal at Leavenworth trial unfolds

Lt. Sidney Burbank faces a wartime marriage dispute with Concepcion Vasquez of Valadolid. The Philippine Island case, hush efforts and alleged plots color a tense hearing watched by about 30 soldiers and multiple witnesses including natives and army officers. Burbank denies marrying Vasquez or introducing her as his wife and claims she was his mistress.

Romppem'rae Ravenworth Kas Orr Sidney Bure D.B. AL Philippine Islands Concepcion Vasquez Grasa Valadolid Wednemiay Burbank Valadalid Jani Laeilf Jone Leavenworth Islands War Department Department Arnery Young Major Boylé Costello Ang Taeut Modesta Re Colmenares Mapa Lieut Filiping Bobig

Robbers Break In and Steal $2000 From Farmer

Report from Mount Athaiing describes unknown robbers using a sledge hammer to force an old frontafe and seize $2000 from Alph Kolagch, a farmer. Bloodhounds have been sent and will be put on the trail of the culprits. Local authorities investigate the break in and theft.

Scrippe Mount Athaiing Adalph Kolagch Kolanchie

Political Bias Causes Public Service Worker Shakeup

A Democratic aligned staffer faced dismissal after tampering with campaign notices in a county office. A supervisor, Eugene Wilson, allegedly smeared posters with red ink in protest, leading to formal charges and transfer to a Washington facility. The incident sparked anger among McGinnis officials and raised questions about party influence in the department.

Robbery Strike Delays Engineer in Indiana Ohio Route

Lew Baker, an engineer, was attacked by highwaymen between Indianapolis and Bellefontaine near Brightwood on Wednesday night as he attempted to mount his locomotive. He was thrown and severely injured. doctors later treated his wounds and reported no immediate fatalities.

Lew Baker Indianapolis Bellefonnraine Faye Atten & Block Brightwood Janeciatels Bievelomen

Milliner Defends Self With Gun After Street Threats

Mrs Louise Glover, a milliner, says every woman should carry arms for protection after an incident on a Bedford street. She recalls threatening a man who allegedly attacked her and how she drew a revolver to deter him. She refers to the murder of Mrs Belleher and asserts personal safety measures were justified.

Louise Glover Paral Toman Flower Ann Geeon Gome Glover Gover Jaeek Amergeneien Torre Haute Varrs Esther Aire Glover Mies Bie Beleher Tehiy Agar Bedford Osery

Indiana Democrats hear updates at South Bend rally

In Indiana politics report, leaders and candidates gathered for a Democrats meeting in South Bend. Speech themes covered state governance, with Gov. nominee Kern and Republican rival Manly addressed at various events in Gay, Windfall, and Minneapolis area locations.

David FL Mgm South Bend Munch Job W. Kern Dranvraile Acorel Ube Gay, Durbin Lok. Manly Fovernor Benwtor iseFeridge Vevay Bitton Bepsim Minnouri

Special Coffin Ordered for Mrs. Friedman in South Bend

A South Bend report notes sanitary laws must be observed for a Jewish burial. A special coffin is being made for Mrs. Jacob Friedman as officials consider religious customs and inquest procedures.

South Bend Jacob Friedman

Road Supervisor's Authority Questioned in County Appeal

A rural case disputes who controls road maintenance and gravel crossings. The judge notes the road supervisor's powers versus trustee authority, citing a statute on signage and public safety. The demurrer argues the trustee lacks power to direct repairs without formal action.

Lotanna Adam Helenbarari Tony Demen NTS Butt Auroy

Good Oil Wells Reported in Delaware County Field

Special to the Run from Nartfort City Indiana notes several wells completed by Ot ML Prince and Uillehetet for Dr. Clarke and John Moore of Indianapolis. Each well yields about 4M barrels and is on Clarke’s farm between Smithfield and Selma. The Regal Oil Company holds 44 acres and has 19 producers without a dry hole.

Delaware County Nartfort City Ind Prince & Uillehetet Thin City Felda Dr. Clarke John Moore Indianapolis Midway Betwen Selma George Gillespie Smithfield Acme al Company Gillespie Moutt Pleasant Regal Oil Company Howe Parker

Bryan Addresses 15 000 at Boonville Fair Grounds

Special to The Run reports a mass political gathering at Boonville Fair Grounds with about 15 000 attendees from Warwick county and nearby towns. Delegations from several towns were present. The speaker, Mr. firgan, spoke in Indiana tour stops including Lincolnby Huntingdows English Corydon and New Albany. A separate brief notes a boy crushed to death in a wagon incident in Guinton and a wealth update for a former Hoosier in Knoxville Tennessee.

Tha Fair Grounds Boonville Armarracy Warwick County Thurvar Perenne Firgan Lincaln By Huntingdows Corydon New Albany Indiana Guinton Ind Charles Smaay

Indiana News Sitings and Local Incidents Highlight Rural Life

A jumble of brief items from Indiana towns notes building booms at Crawfordsville, a chalked home in Mien, and fires at Wingate and Richmond. Reports mention a freight train assault in Lyford, a drum parade incident barred in Burnettsville, a fall injuring Whitlam Wilson in Clinton, and a paralyzed elderly Rev Calvin Compton of New Carlisle. Several communities report diphtheria scares, survey feeds for churches, and a range of minor accidents and local happenings across Hamilton, Columbus, Kokomo, and other locales.

Crawfordeville Hamilton Columbus Butler Nobleneiie Tena Shelbyville Robert Meek Patriauc Mien William Lambert Calvin Compton New Cantino Paralyale Kempner Cicero Clare Nen Batré Dubin Shidelor Riley Parnes Bo Rinne Massie Sure Colina CG Richarde Mo Waldo Kokomo Hacktemen Rustville Richmond George Amith Palmabet Home Journal Pnivadate Foule Syerreg Yao Benjamin Bike Otter Taylor Inari Michigan eveRpe Allen Nath Gieween Evan Wiry Byarestite King David Bartholorew County Gheir Vonveriuig Jackson Edward Swark Bupeadown Taras Zack Waynetown Starkey Ballacd Waynera John Thomas Lyford M. FB AL Burneville Grant Indianapolia Whitlam Wilson Clinton Willams

Jackson County closes saloons and police amid crackdown

Jackson Kentucky faces liquor license bans after grand jury action. Circuit Judge Riddle voided saloon licenses prompting immediate closures. Trustees dismissed the police amid revenue troubles, deputy sheriffs sworn in to fill gaps as tension rises. A Tuesday night shooting shocks residents as order tightens with no town employees on duty.

RAE Jackson Sigorman Riddle Board of Trustees James Vargis Sheriter Turatay Mander Hargin Haw Antoony

Local journalist joins ministry after political career

Former lieutenant James H. Timmn, nephew of Senator B. Ai Tillman, announced a decision to pursue the Methodist ministry. He has written a prominent clergyman in the city for admission to the Methodist conference as part of his change of vocation.

Wabash Woman Dies During Dental Procedure Under Chlorform

Mrs. Ernest Burkholder of Wabash Indiana died during a dental extraction at Dr. F E Grams office. Coroner H M Jones ruled heart trouble induced by the anesthetic chlorform as the cause. Three children survive. A coroner’s inquest found the death not unexpected given her condition and the procedure was carefully watched by staff. The report notes the event occurred while she was under sedation and medical opinion varied on the exact cause.

Jana Oncider Wababh Ind Ernest Burkholder F. E. Gramt Croner H. M. Jones Korkholder Acuta Parians Mra Burkbobier de J. WV G Stewart Joe Deny Apollo Nbother Dharicholine Lona Kirkholder Ieee Chile

Steady Grain Market and Livestock Reports Amid Mixed Trading

The Early Market shows steady grain prices with December wheat near $1.15 as May and July fluctuate. Indianapolis livestock quotes cattle and calves steady with good to choice cattle and fair to medium calves. hogs and sheep also show varied but steady to rising trends. New York stocks open lower but firm later with conditions influenced by bank policy and London demand. Chicago produce and Toledo grain markets report mixed activity across dairy, meats, and grains.

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Panama stamps undersold by United States customs

A misread treaty dispute between the United States and Panama triggers tensions over canal zone authority. Reports say U S action threatens to withdraw a diplomatic representative as Panama stamps at five cents clash with American two cent issues. Post offices in the canal zone face potential disruption as tensions over postal rates and control unfold.

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Chicago live stock and New York produce market roundup

Market notes report varied livestock futures and prices for Friday with mixed cattle and hog values and pork at 12.00 for mean, while New York produce lists butter, cheese, and poultry prices. Whole page shows numerous figures for hogs, sheep, and cattle receipts and bids across markets with steady to firm tendencies.

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