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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1904

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Russians Fall Back As Japanese Press Liao Yang

London dispatches report the Liao Yang battle turning, with Kuropatkin’s Russian forces retreating toward the city as Japanese commanders Kuroki and Kurokpatkin press northern movements. Casualties cited run into tens of thousands amid heavy artillery and fierce assaults.

Scripps-MicRae Prens Association London Liao Yang Anne Far East Kuropatkin Toklo Kuroki Hig Taltse Liso Yang Sakharoff Kureki

Terminal Station rail cars to begin use soon in city

Interurban cars will soon operate from a new Terminal and traction station in downtown Glatrict. Nine tracks are finished with cement filling laid inside the shed. Cars will enter from the north via the Ohlost entrance and depart via Market street and Capitol Avenue. Opening expected within days as finishing touches and shed lighting with 30 arc lamps are completed. Car routes will distribute trade to Greenwood Delaware Ohio and other lines into the station. The building to be finished by Oct 4 with ground floor storerooms and upper offices. an ad lists a dark bay horse for sale at Corkle’s stables.

Glatrict Marketst Ohlost Market St Capitol-ave Washingtonst Delaware Ohio Greenwood Virginia Ave Union Traction Massachusetts Pennsylvania Indianapolis & Northwestern Capitol Indiana New York Martinsville Plainfield Capital Kentucky

Testimonial Programs Highlight Black Merchants Rise in Greenfield

Thursday sessions featured testimonials praising business success of African American merchants from across the country. Pred J Patterson, a Greenfield carriage maker, described building a nationwide enterprise. Prof. Atkins noted substantial fundraising for education and improvement of Black communities, with nearly $2000 raised in four years for supervision and almost $100,000 for education. A typhoid case appeared on the first day of the September period, along with eight diphtheria and six scarlet fever cases.

Gorlinsan Coma Lst Brosery Pred J Patterson Greenfield Patterson Atkins A. M Winston-Salem S.C

Shaher Drowns In The Channel

Charles B. Shaher editor of Outlook and Current Literature disappeared August 30 aboard the steamer Prince Albert between Dover and Ostend. He lived in Kingebridge New Jersey with his wife and children and was accompanied by E W Ordway of Brooklyn. It remains unclear whether he fell overboard or died by his own action. An anti imperialist and longtime foe of U S Philippines policy he helped found the American League in 189? to oppose imperialism.

New York Charles B. Shaher Outlook Current Literature Prince Albert Dover Ostend Shaker Kingebridge Bis Europe E. W. Ordway Brooklyn Shaher Ordway Fhlippines United Stteas Carl Schurz Ernest H. Crosby Henry George American Teague

May Drop It William Carson Seeks City Saloon License

William Carson Jr anxious to open a saloon near St. Clair park has not yet applied for a city license though county commissioners already granted a county license. Some believe Carson will not pursue the city permit.

William Carson, Jr Mttle St. Clair Park Carson

Weather forecast and death ashes sent to Germany

Weather shows showers Thursday night and likely Friday with clearing later. Temps read 63 at 7 am, 81 at noon, 88 at 2 pm. Showers and cooler in Indiana and nearby states with variable winds. Relatives of Henry Goetz request to send ashes to Germany after his death on August 1. health board says no permission is needed.

Liao Yang Tome Militaire Ihan Yang Emirovich Danchienka SM. Danehonke Indiana Germany Henry Goetz Board of Health Health Board

There’s a New Bartender There New wo Miami Kas

The New Bartender at a local joint in Miami Kas was tested by the proprietor who bet the new employee could stand on his head for a minute. The bartender promptly proved agile, flipping coins from his pocket as proof of his balance.

Miami Kas

Hoosiers Take Worlds Fair on Indiana Day

Indiana delegates filled the World’s Fair grounds on Indiana Day as Gov. Durbin and staff received a warm reception. The crowd numbered about forty thousand by late morning, with the Indiana building bustling as visitors registered and Durbin delivered a speech praising Indiana’s growth and unity. The governor lauded Indiana’s diverse heritage and progress, framing the state as a symbol of American civilization.

Louis Indiana Durbin Heorler

Death From Falling Log At Bloomingdale Glens

Miss Evalyn Sahm 18 participated in camp at Bloomingdale glens when a heavy log toppled into a brush heap causing concussion. She died early Thursday. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Sahm 1807 Broadway. A Shortridge High School graduate and Rescue Mission worker. Funeral plans not yet made.

Shortridge High School W. V. Wheeler

Mayor backs new Riverside bridge plan

Mayor Holtzman told The Sun there should be a new bridge from Thirtieth Street to Riverside Park. He inspected the current bridge Tuesday, says it is in good condition but too narrow for heavy crowds and favors building a wider bridge as soon as funds allow. City and county officials largely back the proposal, with money possibly next year.

Thirtieth St Riverside Park

State Fair Buys More Land Credits Expansion

John C. Haines, president of the state board of agriculture, wrote a $40,200 check to Mrs. Theresa Smith for 134 acres, adding to the fair grounds which now total 214 acres. The land sits north of the races and grandstand, part of the old Vors farm, bought to expand the state fair area. The board values the new tract at about $80 per acre given nearby land prices. Within ten years, growth around the fair grounds could raise land values as homes surround the area.

John C. Haines State Board of Agriculture Theresamith Vors Haines Indianapolia

Folk Scopes The Boodlers At Springfield Speech

In Springfield Missouri on Thursday September 13 about 13 001 people attended a campaign event where Judge Folk spoke for governor. He condemned boodlers and the Republican party while praising the Democratic platform and Jefferson City principles. He warned against corruption and urged voters to support Democratic leadership in Missouri.

Springfield Missouri Thureday Juige Folk Bryan Dockery Folk Republican Party Hamilton Democratic Party Democracy Jefferson City St. Touis Boodie

Red Lights Not in Their Line Police Say

In Alamre Louse Ball HUB Washington street drove over brick at 117 N Noble late Wednesday night. She was thrown from her buggy and a rib was broken. Police removed red lanterns to the site and argued guarding the area is a city duty not police work.

Alamre Louse Ball Hub Washington St N. Noble

Political Points at Ulster County Fair and Rally News

Judge Parker attended the Ulster county fair Wednesday afternoon and shook hands with visitors. E M Shepard spoke at a large rally in Bennington describing reforms if Parker is elected. Senator Stewart of Nevada indicated Roosevelt would win Nevada. Wisconsin governor La Follette appointed Thomas Purtell as temporary state official.

Parker Bennington E. M. Shepard New York Stewart Nevada Roosevelt Madiron Wla la ‘Follette Thomas Purtell

Democratic rift grows over Bryan visit to Indiana

The Indiana state Democratic rift widens as Bryan is slated for a two week tour in October. Gold Democrats and Silverites clash over backing Parker and fear Bryan will wreck Democratic chances. Republicans applaud the prospect, expecting to leverage his visit for bigger gains.

State Committee Bryan Sorea Gold Democrata Parker Indiana Nebraska Republicana

Kansas Starts Ball Rolling in Sunflower Rally

MARION Kas Sept The Republican national campaign opened in the West with Senator Fairbanks nominee for vice president speaking at the home of Edward Hoch Republican candidate for governor. A large crowd decorated town hosted a parade from a Wichita band and other towns. Fairbanks spoke on national achievements and aims while Hoch focused on state issues. The turnout and enthusiasm pleased state Republicans.

Marion Kas West Way Fairbanks Edward Hech Kansas Fairbanks’ Special Topeka Roosevelt Wichita Senator Fairbanks Hoch Subba Mulhane Senator Long Republican Party Mech Republican State Committee

COMMANDER LEADS UNITED SPANISH WAR VETERANS ENCAM

CAPT ENGLISH William E English takes command of the national encampment of United Spanish War Veterans for Sept 1 to Jan 1 1900s. The consolidation of the National Army and Navy Spanish War Veterans with the National Association Spanish War Veterans and the National Encampment Service Men forms United Spanish War Veterans. Headquarters will be in Indianapolis and the encampment convenes in St. Louis Sept 8. New appointments include Adjutant General Russell B Harrison and chief of staff George W Powell with Charles A Garrard inspector general and Foster C Shirley assistant adjutant general.

William E. English National Army and Navy

Protruding Water Causes Fall on Liberty Street Walk

Elizabeth A Willer claims a water pipe protruding about three inches above the sidewalk at Liberty between Lockerbie and Vermont caused her to fall. She says the accident resulted in a broken left arm in two places and a fractured right arm, seeking $8,000 damages from the company for alleged injuries.

Elizabeth A Willer Saya Liberty Lockerbie Vermont-sts

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