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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1904

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Riverside Bridge Twenty Years Old Sparks Demand for Replacement

The Sun reports Riverside bridge over White River is aging, with Albert Sahm and local officials arguing a new crossing is needed. Built decades ago to improve westward farming access, the structure now carries far more traffic than its original design allows. The piece notes potential county funding and broad public support to replace the aging span without delay.

Thirtieth-st Jachoms White River Riverside Park Albert Sahm THE SUN W. O. Reveal James J. Thompson Salm Ately White River Sahm Citiens

Carpenter Falls Forty Feet on New Jersey and New York

James Brooking a carpenter residing at 298 Alabama street fell from a third story scaffold on the corner of New Jersey and New York streets Tuesday, sustaining slight injuries to head and shoulders. He had reached the scaffold and it gave way, plunging through a second story and landing on nine boards about 40 feet away. An ambulance took him to City Hospital.

James Brooking Alabama St New Jersey New York Sts Thesday Brooking City Hospital

Missing Bond Causes Uneasiness in Jolly Case

In a confusing bond dispute, Nate Ward, a professional bondsman, questions the missing bond tied to Seth Jolly. Authorities note two bonds existed but cannot explain how Jolly slipped free. The case may be dismissed if the bond record cannot be found, with locals sensing irregularities in the handling and attestations by Ward and an attorney.

Bani Seth Jolly Nate Ward Jolly Bond Holmes Ward Iid Apt. Dawson

Man of mystery dominates newspaper and political circles

Report notes an enigmatic figure nicknamed the man of mystery gaining recognition in press and politics. As reporters await a timetable update at a train station, officials indicate a chairperson departed hours earlier while Attorney General Mondy prepared remarks about the situation.

Serippe Cartelvou Ferlay Arranes Monty Ceme Corel Mytery Mendas Elsit Tuvsdes Tresting Place Yailroad Mondy Englund

Six Incorporations and Their Capitals Across States

Six companies filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state on Tuesday, with capital stocks ranging from fifty six thousand to two hundred thousand dollars. Entities include Manhattan mining, Model Glass Company in Anderson, and the Liniston Call newspaper. An Auburn athletic association aims to sponsor multiple sports, and Modernhome Company organized in South Bend plans to build apartments. Clarish State Bank to be incorporated with a capital stock of unspecified amount.

Manhattan A Missouri Indianapolis Model Glass Company Anderson Cayical Anderson Tey Wil Linston Call Auburn Auburn Athletic Association Modernhome South Bend South Clarksburg Clarish State Bank

Horse Fights Boar and Feral Horned Attack in Brookfield

In Brookfield Danbury Com Sept. William Pinckney kept a bear for horne satisfaction and then turned a valuable horse into a pasture. A boar fought the bear, broke free, and attacked the horse by a hind leg. The horse withstood the boar while the boar bit and tore the horse’s legs. After an hour of combat farmhands and Pinckney used pitchforks to separate them. The boar died from wounds. the horn was brought to the barn and the horse is not expected to recover.

Danbury, Com Wilam Pinckney Brookfield Mr. Pinckney

Courts pursue second round in Midland Portland cement affair

The Trinn trust company sues George W. Wombs and George C. Tanner over a $41,000 claim linked to the Midland Portland cement concern. Allegations accuse Tanner and Combs of colluding to buy land in Lafayenne County, with Combs then directing the company to buy the land back for cash and company bonds. Tanner allegedly kept $8,040 and paid $2,90 to Combs.

Portland Cement Company Tninn Trust Company Revelver Midland Company George W. Wombs George C. Tanner Mind Company Conepiey de— Fondimts Viamphniat Cons Tanner Lafwrenne Tanger Smith Canby Tanser Comba Combs J. Tanner

Courts Begin Grind At County Seats On Tuesday

Courts reopen after summer lull with Circuit Court in session led by Judge Masters. First case involves receiver action by Joan Spoth against Indianapolis Tenaces Company over a small chest. Probate Court opens under Judge Merle Walker with a cheerful tone. Criminal Court expected to start by Thursday as Ruckelshaus and Benedict survey docket for term. Murder case William Hyde to be tried after grand jury next week. Superior Court set to begin. Divorce and domestic cases loom large as earlier trials traffic through tangle of testimony.

Circuit Court Masters Joan Spoth Indianapolis Tenaces Company Probate Court Merle Walker Criminal Court Ruckelshaus Benedict Wiliam Hyde Wiliane Janes Hyde Superiorecurta

Workhouse Sentence and Holiday Drink Incident

The report details Aaron Walls finishing a workhouse sentence Monday, then celebrating the holiday at war labor day, getting "a little full" before officers recaptured him after about ten hours outside. Also notes Waltz being sentenced on Tuesday morning with costs, and lists several horse and gear items for sale or auction along with local names and businesses.

Aaron Walls Bast Nt Wang Waltz

Fear of Indiana losing to the Republic at elections

Local observers warn that Indiana may swing away from the Republic in upcoming elections. Analysts cite rising tensions and party shifts across cities and counties as key indicators shaping voting outcomes.

Indiana

Gold Democrats Split Over Indiana Campaign Money

Indiana gold wing plans to fund a separate campaign to support Judge Parker in New York, while accusing the state committee of silverist bias. The split promises independent action and redirection of funds away from Indiana, signaling a potentially decisive partisan rift. An accident in Chicago tunnels injures and maims workers, with a woman losing a leg. Kansas City unions vote to stay out, impacting cattle and packing industry labor.

Indiana Tanka Te Widening Daily Democracy T. Taggart New York Judge Parker Waldorf-Autoria Parker Ata ASA

County Council Debates Bridge Appropriations Shortage

Marion County council near noon on Tuesday considered a budget item for bridges and culverts totaling about 44,000 with no specific new Riverside bridge appropriation. Proposals included White river and Westfield Road projects, Mount Nebo road cuts, and numerous township bridge funds. several line items were dropped or deferred amid uncertainty on Broad Ripple needs.

Marion County Council Klausman Uringes White River Broad Ripple Westfield Westfield Road Pike Township Little Eagle Creek Franklin Township Buck Creek Ble Run Wayne Township Eagle Creek Mortis St Perry Township Center Township Benn Creek Bethel Ave Michigan Road Sheets Rite Ditch Lawrence Township Mount Ne Commieioner's Court Board of Health Board of Review Hva Aber Ram Tres Han Wah Superior Court Euit Rhange Venan Bmw Center Invnsity Arpestor

SAVEG HER LIFE By Begging For Mercy Sometime Spelling

Mrs Wayt details a desperate plea for mercy as her husband allegedly threatened her in a domestic dispute. She escaped concealment after neighbors intervened and she faced ongoing fear of his violence. The account accompanies a separate report of a mysterious death in Laporte, Ind. with investigators probing the scene at Mrs William Pamphere's home following Henry Chandler's death.

Nora Jageh Laporte Ind Henry Chandler Buililo X. Y Visi Dean Taraday William Pamphere Carinet

Death by Own Action Suspected in White River Letter

A German letter and clothing found on the Raymond-at-White River bridge are linked to a suspected suicide note by Joe Hach. The letter to his wife Emma describes despair, travel, and pleas for forgiveness, while neighbors question whether intoxication influenced the act. Police and river searches follow the theory of death by own action with a local man identified as Hach.

Raymond-at White River Emma Edna Harley Fallawag Indianapolis Kewiingion Sr Kooningtonst Emma Hach Hach Therilay Mra Charles Behaffaner Hinch Neiahhars Aanict Inaffenalte

Russians Evacuate Mukden In Major Manchuria Advance

A Russian dispatch from Mukden says Japanese forces are within miles of the city and Russians are abandoning Mukden. Reports cite Kuropatkin’s army retreating north of Yen-tai while Japanese forces press along the railway line and near Liao Yang, amid heavy shelling and dangerous rear-guard actions.

ST. Petersburg Mukden Russ Abs Kuropatkin Vental Muklen Tujeslan Karaki Yental Lina Yang Yentai Kuroki Manchuria Hare London Russia Karapatkin Oyarga Lian Yang Fort Arthur Mukder JE Harhin Mukyden Uae Hadjial Hemi Patkin Yenrai Jokl la ‘Times Kurapachin Ragesta

Track Elevation Contract Talks At City Office

A meeting in the City engineer Jeup's office on Turnday morning aimed to finalize the track elevation contract for Massachusetts Ave. City approval hinges on an appropriation. Several railroad engineers attended the session. A promotional card notes special prices on diamonds during hot weather from J P Mullaly of Monument.

Jeup Massachusetts Ave J. P. Mullaly

Weather Forecast and Public Notice Fragment

Fair in Indiana and nearby states with variable winds. Temperature readings show 60 at 7 a.m. 78 at noon and 81 by 2 p.m. Wake up and prepare for departure to the Chicago city house at 30 W. Maryland opposite Grand. Steam cleaned and pressed items offered for Plane 04.

Indiana Bycent Chicago W. Marylend-at Grand Note Apis

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