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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1904
Page
2
A garbled OCR style snippet mentions Colorado and sea related phrases with scattered names and places. The legible bits hint at a historical report involving people, dates, and some financial detail, but most specifics are lost in transcription errors. The fragment retains few clear events or outcomes to summarize.
A chaotic report details Vaughan’s alleged murder ties and a feared execution in Alabama. Dutch Hendricks faces separate fate as authorities pursue justice for Detec Dwyer and McCluskey in Louis. The piece mixes police lore with a violent past, naming Vaughan, Hendricks, and other connected figures amid unsettled accounts.
A fragmented notice notes Maneeer Tuerbus of a new TM que jaster in Washington and New Jerseys proposes a collection bill for patrons at the jork. The text mentions a Monday afternoon and references names such as Jen Haleiguth Dixie Sunden Wrath Adio Adu, with unclear roles.
William J. Bryan spoke to a Wheeling crowd Monday morning from a carriage in front of the Wirdser hotel, following a victory over the Roosters.
A garbled city record lists multiple deaths including Magnolia Marnett two months and Marger Powell one year nine months, with causes cited as bronchitis and paralysis of heart. Marriages include W Jones with Margaret Foley and John Stahl with Katherine Ernant among others. Building permits note double dwellings for Shelly and Murphy.
The article recounts Hetty’s battle over a child’s death amid legal and social turmoil. It details family disputes, alleged coercion by authorities, and long months of hardship for Hetty and her spouse. The piece notes community reactions, ongoing investigations, and a plea for aid.
Mrs Springer reports her husband Haraged. after a quarrel he sprinkled coal oil and lit a lamp, setting The Boor of Tus house ablaze. The structure burned completely, causing about 240 dollars in losses to Mrs Springer. Springer was arrested by Patrolmen Laren and Hurke. he laughed at police custody.
Mystery theft at Grand Central Station nets jewels valued at a total of $n carried by Mrs. Gacu. The bag containing the fortune vanished after she left the station for Albany. A witness reported seeing a man linger near the fare area before the bag disappeared. Police urge public tips as investigations continue.
The article centers on Frankin De Leeks Callain Batnell and allies led by Attorney Zeus challenging the Niagara Square site for the William McKinley monument in Niagara Square. Money from the legislature funded the project, but Locke and followers stalled work to move the memorial to a circle in a fashionable district. They seek to block the Niagara Square placement amid railway company opposition and social discord. An indignation meeting was held to corner Locke's campaign and a Missouri man bet on a mule tall stunt with $2 winnings.
Fragmented text describes a mass murder in Poland with reference to a massacre of Jews in Tystok Bolom and arrests. It mentions a convicted wife member and a man’s testimony, with details of pistol use, women victims, and ongoing investigations.
Six injured along with three or more dead after a wreck near Ganple Miss on the Yazu and Miesinthan railroad. Names listed include William H. Sehester Brille Mackay and others. two of the injured are white, the rest likely Black.
ISCRIPPS ILAB Telegram St Louis reports two 12 year old boys confessing to numerous burglaries. They formed a league focused on plunder and theft, naming stores robbed and the locations where they hid loot and told officers where guns were kept. Gas deaths in Chicago blamed on accidental asphyxiation from an open jet.
Washington dispatch reports astonishment in official circles over a Baltic Sea action harming neutral commerce. Officials note Russia has pursued a policy of disregard for neutral rights, with past seizures of merchant cargoes by admiralty courts raising tensions. Hay circulars and the Russian stance on contraband reflect a broader reluctance to treat maritime wartime rules as others do.
A Belgrade telegraph reports that Japanese forces attacked Russian outposts near Sychthersburg but were repulsed. The front lines remain close and tense with Russian forces holding positions. Casualties and prisoner figures are listed in a later dispatch, noting wounded officers and halted offenses as winter gear shortages strain troops.
A cablegram from Scripps reports four Russian ships took part in an attack. The British fleet suffered losses while some vessels remained afloat. Government officials pace security, and London awaits responses as truth about the raid unfolds.
In Phoenix a group of Gypsies held on suspicion of a boy murder and mutilation face possible lynching after a body was found in a desert home. Deputy-coroner Howell said the investigation would continue and denied definite guilt by the prisoners while noting autopsy found injuries only on the head and throat.
In Opelousas Louisiana on October 24 a 10 year old girl, Donal Guillory, was burned to death at a Catholic church altar when her dress touched a candle during prayer. Worshipers attempted rescue but she died within minutes.
Scripps M Rae Telegram dispatches describe a one day tri tour of Ohio by a senator including church attendance in Wheeling and a country home visit. Bits of political maneuvering and sentiment shaping appear as plans unfold amid other scattered items from Kentucky and Illinois.
Grant Eby defeated Alfredo D Oro 15 to 4 in the world peal championship rounds while Tom Kneston beat Taos Sherman 125 to 110 in another gym contest. Iroquois Theatre fire case postponed as Wil J Davis manslaughter hearing pushes to next Monday before Judge Kersten.
The SCRIPPS-McRAD Telegram reports strong attendance despite bad weather last Friday and Saturday. Daily totals reached 130,556 on Monday, 149, 84 on Tuesday, 135,145 on Wednesday, 156, yar on Thursday, 199.1% on Friday, and 146,510 on Saturday. Grand total attendance stood at 16,165,377 with overall gate receipts of 67,307 dollars.
Wm Entering, a pathkeeper at Thirty third era Princeton ave, was shot and killed Sunday night during a robbery at his saloon. He waited seven years with a revolver ready and faced four armed bandits. After exchanging shots he grappled a robber, but another killer fired at close range. His wife and 12 year old son witnessed the tragedy. Editor Shaffer C Coming, new owner of the Indianapolis Binr, will arrive Wednesday night.
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