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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1904

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Russian News From Front Reveals Port Arthur Blockade

Dispatches from St Petersburg and London describe Japanese advances on the Fyusian front and fresh reinforcements outside Port Arthur. Rumors of Russian despondency grow as news from General Broersch remains scarce and the Japanese blockade appears perfect.

Daparggs St. Petersburg Scrippe-Area London The Central News Mukden Ecripps-Wrae Broersch Che Foo Port Arubi Dalny Tily

Wreck Victim Guides Wedding in Chicago Spark

In Chicago on September 2 a wedding linked to a Lake Shore wreck was performed in the Palmer House. Mig Ada Belle Goodrich married Clifford Dewitt Castle at Springfield. her father Dr. L H Goodrich, injured in the crash, urged the couple to marry and travel to the fair. The ceremony proceeded as the physician recovered and planned his daughter’s happiness.

Gcriffs-M'Rae Telegram Chicago Cupid Hanfoning Mig Ada Belle Gomitich Clifford Dewitt Castle Springfield Maes Palmer House L. H. Goodrich Lake Shore Mimsy Goodrich Kale

Indicted Buffalo Aldermen Plead Not Guilty to Bribery

In Buffalo on Thursday Justice Kenefick arraigned seven current and former aldermen on charges of accepting bribes for municipal contracts. Bail set at 1300 each. Indicted include Henry Moest J Thomas Harp Orrin Pierce Edward Betser Laura Roedel Henry Schneider Jan Busch. Court crowded as defendants showed calm indifference.

Buffalo Kenefick Board of Aldermen Henry Moest J. Thomas Harp Fach

Vast copper silver sulphide strike near Leadville

The Western mining company announces a major sulphide discovery beneath Leadville center, believed to be the largest ore body in state history. Ground drilling indicates a vein about 18 feet long, 30 feet wide and 18 feet thick, with assays claimed at 15 percent copper and 50 ounces of silver, plus oxidized ore yielding 14 ounces of silver. Estimated value around 170 million dollars.

Leadville Weaterm Mining Company Guggenheim Exploration Company Coronado

Little Girl Fleeing Arranged Marriage Is Protected

A 15 year old girl fleeing her father who planned to marry her to a fireman on a shipyard ship sought police protection at Fifth Avenue station. She said a man came with gifts to press the match. In court the father admitted plans but denied wrongful funds. the girl was placed in Gerry society care.

New York Sept Banna Muskc Fifth-ave Chile Gren Gerry Society

Change of Faith Becomes Setback for Republicans

The Republican National Committee loses Milwaukee newspaper owner George Brumder as a supporter. Brumder, who owns the Freie Presse of Lincoln and the Milwaukee Germania, had been viewed as a key ally. The Freie Presse said it would back Parker, altering expected party backing.

Scripps-M'Rae Chicago Republican National Committee George Brumder Milwaukee Freie Presse Lincoln Neb Col. Brumder America Parker Col.Brumder Milwaukee Germania

The Sun Prints The News In Spencer Spencer Democrat

The Daily Evening Indianapolis Sun improves its editorial page and launches a statewide circulation campaign. It is a one-cent daily offering telegraph news and Indiana coverage. Agent B Laurimore promotes the Spencer edition as a refined Hoosier daily representative.

Spencer Democrat Indianapolis Sun Tt Haa Haa Telegraph Indiana B. Laurimore Spencer

Wedding Benson and Ring Selection at Monument Place

J P Mullaby diamond importer offers plain rings priced from five to ten dollars. Located at three Monument place, Mullaby advertises a large stock suitable for weddings and engagement needs.

Benson J. P. Mullaby Monument-place

Indianapolis Dance Halls Allow Beer and Loose Rules

A lengthy report describes Indianapolis dance halls loosening controls on beer and policing. It cites superintendent Kruger on police noninterference and notes youths, many under 14, frequenting venues like Fountain Square and Germania Hall, where beer, cigarettes, and late hours are common. Observers recount minors dancing with older men, socializing in unsafe ways, and the overall decline in parental oversight and conduct.

C. L. Kruger Polie Indianapolis Ciy Fountain Square Garl Germania Hall Germanta Jose Germania

Charge of burglary arrest follows resignation last Saturday

Norman Nixon of Beard Supply Co on N Delaware St was arrested on burglary charges by Detectives Lawe and Lancaster. After resigning last Saturday the banked store was found open and a key missing. Tracks and an attempted lock opening with a file were reported. Nixon claims he turned in the key and that no one knew about it. He was held on $1,000 bond with police court hearing continued.

Norman Nixon Beard Supply Company N. Delaware St Lawe Lancaster Beard Siore St.aust Apo Niven

Thieves Loot a Flat in Broad Daylight

In Chicago on Tuesday two negro robbers looted the Flat of Mrs. Martin Holland while police were absent. A moving van was used to take furniture from a second door unit, starting with a dining table. The janitor and a neighbor witnessed two men. They later returned for more, sweeping floors and leaving with the last of the plunder under streetlight. Mrs Holland discovered the loss Wednesday morning. no suspects had been found by late Wednesday.

Scripps-M'Rae Chicago Martin Holland

Riverside plant gallery emptied by city engineers

City engineer Jeup and four large corps of assistants worked Thursday to empty the upper gallery at the Riverside plant of the Indianapolis water company. They will measure water volume and gather statistics for the pure water investigation, a key point in the long running controversy.

Jeup Riverside Indianapolis Water Company Oc Big Wash

Mayor to Vet o Standard Oil ordinance opposition harms city

Mayor Hilgman stated he would veto the Standard Oil ordinance pending in Indianapolis. He argued it would favor outside interests and grant building inspectors discretionary power over warehouse construction. Signed property owners on the South Side accuse oil tanks of tainting well water and risking a major fire. About 76 property owners along Lons, Pine and Harrison streets pressed for the measure after public meetings. A council hearing had been promised and held recently.

Hilgman Indianapolia Ingal Thor Lons, Pine and Harrison Holtzman

Hall Monopoly Hinders Republican Speaker Plans

The Marion County Republican Committee reports a hall monopoly by Democrats in Indianapolis, reserving Tomlinson Hall and other venues for Democratic speakers. Plans for a large Fairbanks event clash with Democratic bookings, prompting talks of open air Republican meetings as halls go at a premium.

Marion County Republican Committee Inillanagols Smith Ro Tominson Hall Indianapolis Fairbanks Smith Marion Eluh Holla T. Taggart

Machine Scalp Injury At Canning Factory Accident

A 14 year old girl, Peart Irish of Barth-ave, was pulled into a peeling machine at the Hagleskamp Bros. & Haverkamp factory and suffered extensive scalp loss. Rescued unconscious, she was taken by city ambulance to the City hospital where she regained consciousness but remains in serious condition. The incident occurred Thursday at 11 a m near the Belt railroad.

Chmain Hagleskamp Bros. & Haverkamp Churchminave Belt Railroad Peart Irish Barth-ave Teder Jim City Ambulance Hawley City Hospital

Contractor Held For Check Fraud In Lexington

Tiarace G Coldwell a noted contractor was arrested Thursday in Lexington on charges of passing fraudulent checks at People's Deposit Bank. He claimed the actions were a mistaken misread of funds after sealing the checks to cover payments. The grand jury returned the indictment and detectives arrested him at his home. the case goes to police court Friday.

Tiarace G. Coldwell Lexington People’s Deposit Bank Sienen Coldwell Ste Iaiey Manning

Money Motive Said Behind Sea Attack and Overboard Fall

Special to the Sun reports Thomas Ef. Price, under arrest in New York, allegedly confessed to murdering A. J. Luebbers, a wealthy finance broker, to obtain funds for an extravagant life. Price allegedly struck Luebbers with an iron wrench during a trial trip at sea, threw him overboard, and was captured after reaching the dock. Luebbers survived, and Price resisted arrest.

the Sun New York Thomas Ef. Price A. J. Luebbers Iear‘ance Price Luebers Luebbers Luehhers

County Fair Forecast Cooler Weather Ahead

The forecast notes cooler temperatures for Thursday night and Friday with a 7 am reading of 72 and noon at 84. A cold wave is expected to reach Indianapolis Thursday night or Friday morning due to high pressure moving southeast from Yellowstone. Temperatures may dip below 50 but not reach freezing.

Indiana Indianapolis Yellowstone National Park Freexite Point Indianapolls

Dozen Snakes Cause Uproar at Station Waiting Room

In Janesville Wisconsin on September 2 a brown rattlesnake escaped from a black dress suitcase hidden under a car seat in a Northwestern yard dip station waiting room. The snake raised its head and struck at a station agent, injuring hands as it tried to bite. The animal loosened its coils before the lid was slammed shut. several women fainted, and it was not until the case burned that people left the room.

Janesville Wis

Consul Gowdy Mulls Retirement From Paris Post

Consul Gowdy plans to retire after eight years as consul general in Paris. He has bought land in Rush county Indiana and will settle there, possibly returning to politics only if Republicans win in the coming election. Friends note his salary increases and intent to build a home on his new farm.

John & Rushvie Ind United Starrs Col Vral Parry, Frings Hip Feat Gowdy Indiana

Mayor claims city will receive land allotment in secret deal

The mayor and state officials offered little information on a deal concerning a valuable tract south of Washington Street. Mayor Holtzman asserted knowledge the city would be awarded part of the land, but declined to discuss price or terms. Governor Durbin could not be reached and the state land sale details remain undisclosed as the state land commission meets Friday afternoon.

Far East ST. Louis Sept Josephus Jim Netherlands Amsterdam Municipal University Uiversal Congress of Lawyers and Jurint Thurs-day Korea Holtzman Washington St Durbin George Lockwood State Commission

Milwaukee saloon crackdown and teen arrests

Two girls named Margaret Williams and Louisa Berry, ages 13 and 2, were found at a Milwaukee wine room run by a man named Coreen on N Davis Street. Patrolman Musgrave supervised, the girls warned to leave, later found half drunken again, pleaded guilty in police court and were fined. Authorities search for the saloon owner, charged with selling to girls. Also report of Mrs Montani Bead dying after a long illness, and Ferdinand Mon Rushand’s death from consumption. Incorporation notice for AS Kennard Oil and Gas Company of Kan nard with capital of 56000.

Margaret Williams Louisa Berry Milwaukee N. Davisonst Musgrave Davidson St Barl Coreen Montani Cot Marie G. Montani California Bhariiy Ferdinand Mon Rushand Kennard Oil and Gas Company Kannard Henry County Capital

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