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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1904
Page
2
A vintage local note observes the thinning of wienerwurst and tamale vendors in Indianapolis. Once common stalls near Washington Street and Maranchusette Avenue survive briefly as tastes shift toward other breakfast foods, with seasoned tamales made from plump chicken and veal mixed with corn meal and imported chili peppers.
A. Iske of Woodlawn Avenue, long troubled by dread disease and endless worry for his wife and children, near suicidal thoughts. He sought relief through work while fearing ruin, haunted by the image of his family in need and burdened by pain and loss.
A rowdy meeting in which women remonstrators opposed each other as the board of works debated cement sidewalks on Torherist street. Clerk Williams called for order as voices rose and women argued about which side of the street should have walks.
At the Indiana State Fair on Friday feature events drew a large crowd but the races fell short of expectations. Five starters contested the pacing and trotting divisions with several mishaps and bungling noted. Circus Girl and Isg Leo Rex led early but multiple horses faltered, openings shuffled, and final placings included Hal Fry and Princess Istina among the winners in split heats.
Three Chicago detectives spent the day trudging over sandy roads and swamps near Mikl erg Station Indiana in pursuit of killers of Hans Peterson. They arrived Friday night reporting there was nothing doing and no Fabbers captured.
George Curtis a 15 year old of 231 Havey Street risked his life Friday afternoon by attempting to jump from a street car to escape. Frank Stevenson a juvenile court officer saved him near the fair grounds after Curtis had fled White Manual Labor School in Wabash County weeks earlier. While being taken to the police station Curtis fought to escape as the car moved rapidly, Stevenson catching him mid-descent and fearing he would fall beneath the wheels.
Unknown fire source at Henry Zoller furnishing goods shop 35 Ki. Sixtt at. shirts a panic at Hotel Bristol. Guests fled in night attire as smoke filled stairwells. J. Furlong of Chicago rescued unconscious, later revived. Fire spread to nearby shops but did not engulf the hotel. 70 guests affected. several women overcome.
Residents in West Indianapolis plan a new petition to city council early next spring to partially pave main streets with blocks due to severe winter mud and frequent fire engine blockages. They argue previous sewer plans were blocked by locals, and threaten to move if improvements fail. Also features Busy Pie Factory run by A Pollard delivering 1000 pies daily from three wagons, projecting 200000 pies sold in six months. Personal notes list Ada Miller's Henry county visit and other regional movements.
Attor ney John L. Glover writes James M. Stewart a duel challenge following a fight at a recent democratic caucus in Tetler county. Stewart reportedly knocked Glover down. Also notes National Rural Letter Carriers' Association wrap up in St Louis with next year’s meeting in Indianapolis. officers listed.
New York reports Levi P. Morton’s European arts on a Saturday. Chicago claims city rail control pledged to J. P. Morgan’s syndicate. New York notes Joe Jefferson cancels all engagements. Denver cites saloons near barracks causing desertions. London hints Herbert Crossland to build Lipton’s new challenger. Ot Louis County clerk Thomas fined $10,000 for repeated absences. Beaver Dam Kentucky reports Logan Barnard publicly whipping a fellow worker. witness list grows. San Francisco hears Joaquin Miller’s Texas lands are filed with offers.
Queen Helena, daughter of Montenegro's prince, married the Naples prince on October 21, 180. Their first child, a daughter, was born June 1, 1901, followed by a second daughter born November 1. The infant prince born Thursday has been named prince of Fiedment.
W Splacher reports at the Mission of Our Lady of the Rosary that over 1,500 Irish immigrants arrived in New York last week. The home cared for more than 50 girls nightly, with about 60 percent of the 1.3 million arrivals being girls and many under 20.
A record influx is expected as 8671 immigrants from many nations arrive in New York Harbor on nine steamships led by the Lucania and the Arabic. Passengers may be kept on Ellis Island through Sunday for examinations, marking the largest single port entry in history and signaling a rush at the end of the homeward bound season.
Recorders across multiple counties process a refunding mortgage filed by the United States Mortgage and Trust Company as trustee to cover a new issue of 4 percent gold bonds due July 1. The filing was noted in Marion County with a fee disclosed as standard.
Mina Laura Stewart, 14, was scalped Friday afternoon at Yaaman and Erbe's factory when her hair was caught in machinery. She was rushed to hospital where doctors attempt grafts using skin from a dog obtained at the site. The girl’s prospects for recovery are described as slight.
Earl Simpson visits relative near Jouph Moran in Rushville and returns home. Many residents, including Miss Margaret Mister in Anderson and Miss Faith Dunn in Marion, enroll or visit relatives, with notes on training schools, reunions, and social teas. A Propylaeum reception, a weather bureau trip, and a holiday dance are also mentioned along with numerous visits to and from Martinsville, Indianapolis, Lafayette, and Jamestown.
In Broken Bow Nebraska on September 17 a mob formed to tar and feather Rev S P Morris after he deserted his wife and eloped with Dr Day's wife. Dr Day forgave his wife and welcomed Morris but the town sought to drive Morris away, sending him to Omaha on the first train with tickets from thirty prominent citizens.
A group of about six girls in Lexington Georgia formed an anti kissing club after debating kissing as silly and unsanitary. They adopted a constitution pledging not to kiss anyone except close family and to refrain from kissing their betrothed until marriage.
In Kokomo Indiana on September 17 an epistolary note reveals Rev A D Alexander of Alto M E Church, who vanished, has written to his wife in Toledo claiming he strayed from the straight and narrow and caused three lives to nearly be wrecked. He says he can no longer face his old community and plans to go abroad to make amends. Additionally, local athletes Shank, Balenstadt and Did del have enrolled at Wabash College, promising to bolster the school’s sports program.
Irvington sewer project advances slowly as crews dig a trench on Grand Ave near Butler College. Delays stem from sudden water influx from nearby wells that have since run dry. Sanitary inspector Timothy Landers remains with the health board, ill and unpaid. North Western and Union Pacific line promos advertise summer fares from Chicago to Denver and California destinations, with low round trips and through sleeping cars.
Correspon dingly low fares from Chicago and other points to Hot Springs Deadwood Lead and Black Hills region noted as a premier san i tar ium. Information and tickets via agents, with the Black Hills Booklet mailed for stamps. Also lists colonist and Pullman options to California and Pacific coast points.
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