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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1904
Page
4
Judge Whallon warns that wife beaters will face strict penalties as Bert Skinner of 415 West Street is fined HM and placed in the workhouse for days on a charge of assaulting his wife. The testimony describes dragging, hair-pulling, and repeated abuse over years, with the judge vowing no tolerance and a longer sentence if he returns.
John Knight age 73 a leading Indianapolis businessman died Sunday at his Knickerbocker Avenue home from a stroke suffered four years earlier. He formed Knight Tilson Co later gaining control of the firm and retirement three years ago. Survived by a widow, a daughter, and two sons, funeral details to be private. Also reported: Anderson girl arrested in Indianapolis for suspected wrongdoing with Judge Stubbs holding her for further investigation.
Roger Sullivan, Illinois Democratic committeeman, has placed two bets of 25 each at even money that Indiana will be carried by Parker. The bettors appear to be Indiana political writers from newspapers.
Gov Durbin and Mayor Huiteman chaired a conference on state property bids for the asylum grounds or nearby North Washington Street area. Mayor Holtzman declined to discuss city bids or gaol details. Mrs Ida Neligh was granted two di votes from Charles Neigh after testifying of neglect.
Mayor Holtzman expressed optimism that the $25,000 city share for the Massachusetts avenue track elevation will not be withheld. He said he does not know if the matter will come up at Monday’s council meeting. Information suggests the appropriation may be postponed to next Thursday for consideration. Mayer Haltaman again supports the current railroad agreement and notes the city should not delay in reaching terms. If the appropriation is rejected, the mayor faces personal defeat.
Indianapolis gas company officials discuss a cent fuel gas ordinance as a public demonstration of Dover’s color theory. Separate report notes a Chicago theft wave with three cars stolen downtown and police deploying flying squads to monitor theaters and restaurants where vehicles were taken.
Indiana prospects glow as a strong, unnamed candidate to be chosen at the Democratic state convention tomorrow in New York amid speculation. Towne, a former US senator now linked with Tammany, arrives in Sanatoga reporting optimistic personal politics while others debate who will secure the nomination.
In Elkhart Indiana a man described as muscular peeps into windows at night, choking and injuring Mrs William Hoagland and attacking Mrs Clinton Nolan while Mrs Martha Shultz fires at him. Neighbors arm themselves, one weapon is shot through a window. police seek the suspect. In Franklin Indiana, Hurley Green found dead after a fall from a third story window at a merchants home, foul play suspected.
James Ganford of Muncie was arrested in Winona Minnesota on a charge of stealing diamonds valued at $200 from Joseph Mummel. The case centers on Stanford who exploited trust, fake payments, and church ties to escape. Police expect his return without requisition papers as Chief Cashmore travels to Winona.
Miss Ida Michener quits a Cascade California eatery to return to Carmel Indiana to claim a share of a 15 million dollar estate she expects her brothers and sisters will soon receive. Authorities fear she may have fallen for a swindler while en route home.
Boy 15 named Alva Thompson was shot Saturday night near Emma Milter’s farm four miles north of Campbellsburg while walking home from Sugar Creek Church singing. Several companions were with him. doctors removed four shot pellets from his leg. A neighborhood youth is suspected but not arrested. reportedly had prior dispute with Thompson. Big crowd gathered at Plainfield.
Rain kept thousands from attending the Friends yearly meeting on Sunday though night services drew the largest crowd in 15 years with 115 churches represented. Monday morning discussed society work amid widespread reports of local incidents including a teenage girl found in White River and a temperance lecturer stabbed at Farmersburg.
Mayor Thielteman stated the city has not contacted the Indianapolis gas company over candle power shortfall in amigicia gas. No action will be taken until city testing apparatus is operational. City engineer Jeup conducts a thorough cost examination of gas production and will report before evening.
In East Buffalo on September 19, Patrick Kelly of Arsenal Avenue was charged with assault and battery on John Lancaster. Witness Lin caster testified Kelly threw him over a fence, chased him into the street, and charged the lawyer's table. after witnesses for the defense, the judge denied the motion to dismiss and fined Kelly five dollars plus costs.
Chicago and Indianapolis reports show wheat down on Monday with prices drifting from opening to closing. Corn and oats followed the decline as grain receipts and feeding demand affected futures across Chicago and Cincinnati markets amid mixed livestock notes from Indianapolis and Toledo.
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