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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1904
Page
3
Bert Skinner of West Street was fined one dollar and costs and sentenced to two days in the workhouse after pleading guilty to beating his wife. The woman testified he dragged her by her hair and had knocked her down on several occasions over the last 11 years. Judge Whallon condemned the abuse and warned that a repeat offense would lead to a harsher sentence.
John Knight aged 75 prominent local businessman died Sunday morning at his Knickerbocker Place home from apoplexy suffered four years earlier. He helped form Knight and Jillson company, retired three years ago, born in Dutreile New York, worked as farmer and partner with Thomas G Cottrell, led the firm for decades. Funeral at his daughter’s home 2 Broadway Thursday, with will and heirs noted. Anderson girl arrested, Settie Morton 15, Indianapolis, last week for misbehavior after social misconduct and shared charges. Judge Stubbs will continue investigation.
Roger Sullivan, Democratic National Committeeman for Tlingis, registered two bets of 435 each at even money. Indiana carries Parker, a potential notable wager with new bettors described as Indiana political writers and newspaper men.
Gov. Durbin and Mayor Muitzman met Monday to discuss buying the state field with bids uncertainty. They pondered possible city gains near Bravads or north of Washington. Mayor Holtzman refused details on bids or sale terms. Also, Mrs. Ida M. Neugh was granted a divorce from Charles J. Nell after testifying of neglect and long farm absences.
Mayor Holtman expresses confidence the council will not withhold the 95000 appropriation for the city share in the Massachusetts area elevation project. He notes uncertainty about Monday or Thursday council actions and insists the current railroad track separation deal remains safe for the city. If the appropriation is rejected it would be a defeat for the mayor.
An Indianapolis gas company official interview touches on a 50 cent fuel gas ordinance. The piece cites a color blind voter test with poor hit rate and references a police case about an organized auto theft band operating in downtown Chicago with Flying Squadron surveillance targeting theaters and eateries.
Former senator Charles A Towne, now in New York and tied to Tammany Hall, arrives in Sanatoga on his way home from Indiana where the national political scene looks hopeful. Democratic contenders at the Spa are in flux as names shift, with a dark horse possible and no clear frontrunner in sight. Directors Tawney says Republican speakers await orders while early signals urge restraint until states finalize choices.
Elkhart Indiana reports a spate of late night window peering attacks by a suspected Peeping Tom. Two women, Mrs William Hoagland and Mrs Clinton Nolan, were assaulted, with Hoagland severely injured and Nolan defending herself. Mrs Martha Shultz fired at the suspect, who fled. Police cast a plaster cast of the man’s footprint as fear spreads and residents arm themselves for protection.
Jamen Sanford of Muncie was arrested in Winona Minnesota on a diamond and jewelry payments scam. He allegedly used receipts without bank entries to defraud his employer, exploiting his charm and church ties to recruit partners while evading capture for about a year.
Carmel Indiana Sept 19 Ida Michener a waitress from Cascade California quit her job to return home and seek her share in a 15 million dollar estate believed to belong to her and her siblings. Authorities fear she may be the victim of a swindler.
Alva Thompson of Ida was shot and possibly his family wounded by an unknown assailant Saturday night as he crossed Emma Miller’s farm on the way home from Sugar Creek church exercises. His Doctors removed 82 No. 4 shot from his leg. A neighborhood youth is suspected. no arrest yet. Large crowd at Plainfield fair.
Mayor Haltzman stated the city had not yet notified the Indianapolis company about its failure to supply candle power for artificial gas. The city’s testing apparatus is back in operation, and City Engineer Jeup is conducting a cost review of gas production with a report expected soon.
In East Buffalo police court Patrick Kelly of Arsenal avenue was charged with assault and battery on Joby Lancaster after allegedly throwing him over a fence and striking him in the street. The defense sought dismissal but the judge ordered Kelly to pay $1 plus costs. the case moved forward after witnesses testified.
On Monday September 19 wheat prices fell with New September and December futures slipping as demand cooled. Indianapolis and Pittsburgh live stock markets show declines in cattle and hog prices while Chicago produce lists reveal softer butter and cheese prices. New York stocks retreat with industrials lower and Amalgamated Copper among the week's weaker issues.
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