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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1904
Page
2
A fragmented historical account details a burglary with mentions of a victim, suspected culprits, and a trail of blood. It references a person named Campbell and notes a violent break in during an evening, with unclear sequels and disrupted windows.
An alleged assassination plot against President Roosevelt was thwarted by Mexican police authorities. The suspected conspirators faced swift charges as investigators traced the attempted plan to cross borders into Mexico. Officials emphasized cooperation with U.S. security agencies to prevent further actions.
Two would be assassins were captured on arrival near Vera Cruz Mexico reportedly after their voyage from Spain. The Mexican government reportedly suppressed details of the plot though rumors spread of a broader conspiracy tied to the abortive attack. Police in Vera Cruz and nearby Barrettoria investigated the incident as officials claimed measures kept the case quiet.
The opening day at Une is expected to be affected by rain and cool conditions. Forecasters warn of wet garments and chilly air with the possibility of a later warmup, while organizers claim replacements may appear as a precaution.
Brightwood residents rally to keep the waterworks self sustaining amid talks of selling the plant. Local officials, engineers, physicians and businessmen support continued operation with continued city funding to maintain pure water access for the town and surrounding suburb.
John R. Pearson of the Indianapolis Gas Company tells THE SUN he has nothing to say on the Licent fuel mae Ordinance. He calls the ordinance a yoke and says the people expect something for nothing. He notes the company’s committee has not met and no action will be taken yet.
Mrs Naoma Covay Duncombe of Mount Vernon and Patrick J Ring longtime manager of her estate and noted wrestler wed in Long Island City on Saturday. The event follows a June incident when Duncombe publicly whipped Ring after she claimed to have seen him with a young woman once active in Sunday school work. Duncombe is said to be worth over 5 million dollars.
A historical notice lists multiple conventions to be held in September in Indianapolis and other Indiana towns. Events include German American Alliance national convention and Society of the Army of the Cumberland in Indianapolis, with additional gatherings in Logansport and other sites.
Bamuel Sheth, a laborer on the traction line, was killed early Wednesday when he fell from a grip and was run over by a freight train at Julietta. Deputy-coroner Furayeon viewed the body and noted the fatal injuries. The incident occurred as he rode in Palestine every morning, missing his grip and succumbing to the wheels.
Fall forecast calls for Wednesday night and Thursday with cooler air and a light frost possible overnight. Temperature at 7 a m reported as 52 degrees.
A Danville reader reports severe health decline from coffee including nervousness and stomach issues, then credits Postum with dramatic improvement. She details years of doctor's visits, misdiagnoses, and finally relief after switching to Postum, noting stopped stomach pumping and no more medicines. The letter ends urging readers to seek the Postum book.
A crowded scene in Indianapolis on Wednesday morning as 20 006 pupils enroll under 776 teachers. Supt Ken Fait notes expected total enrollment over 30 607 across all departments, with new textbooks and expanded manual training. New teachers and facilities, including rooms and a movable school, aim to raise standards and physical education.
Chicago officials consider altering civil service rules after studying Manchurian war insights. President Powell supports lowering the minimum height and weight for policemen and firemen, assessing exams and potential changes to height requirements. A sewer project in the city moves forward, with new works board approval for a Fall Creek to Buckeye corridor route through multiple streets to be refined later.
In Kenton on Tuesday at the wedding of Miss Tey Breder to William Wetherill a humorous incident occurred when Best Man George K. Wallave secretly presented a license to the minister and asked it to be given to the bridesmaid Miss Edith Caf ferty who, confused, believed it a joke. She later said she was perfectly satisfied. Both families are prominent locals.
At a National dressmakers convention Helen Crowley demonstrates corset fitting to 30 women as New York style influence spreads. Reported changes include smaller waists higher busts longer gowns shorter walking skirts and no trains. Styles cited range around 120 and the meeting notes optimism about universal fit.
At the Indiana State Fair grounds the Bogue School for Stammering presented its cure methods with Benjamin N. Bogue as founder and principal. The booth drew thousands daily as classes were conducted in the art building, touted as a major educational attraction and a demonstration of rapid improvement in speech impediments.
Reporting from Saratoga on Wednesday morning, delegates to the Republican state convention and Higgins supporters moved toward backing Frank Mignins for governor. Odell indicated the opposition to the Olean candidate would be removed by Thursday, while Woodruff loyalists pressed to keep the fight in the door, though that may not happen.
Births, deaths and marriages appear with numerous names and addresses: Jaco uid aMtie Rebenack, Zertie Mitchell, Arthur and Mattie Kelok, Robart and Otte Green, Anphias and Bessie Wags, Oscar and Jesely Finkteluer, Viveh and May Intew, Plegsant and Clara Griffey, Allen and Mary Rheston, Unadwick, Job and Annie Hogan, Willon Porter and Harrie Bt, Michael Reldy and Gertrude Peaches, Charles Ludsey and Amy Le Nutt, plus building permits and notices for repairs across several cities. Deaths noted include Frederick Darsman and Wilfred Sharp. Fire record listed for W J Hubbard. Advertising urges cleaning and wealth-building with bank deposits and dye house services.
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