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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1904

Page

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Port Arthur and Mukden Fronts Amid Japanese Russian Clashes

Dispatches report Japanese forces north of Dayan and south of the branch railway near Mukden as Russian cavalry harasses the flank. At Port Arthur Japanese assaults were repulsed while a Chinese junk crewed by coolies attempted to run the blockade, with two Russians captured and a torpedo boat sinking after its magazine exploded.

Syaobai Mukden Scripps Vladivostok Boustere Islands Che Foo Bauxiere Harbin Manchuria Dayan Syaohai Port Arthur Scripfs-Mrea Chefco Sept. A

Town May Be Gone Reported That Reservoir Gave Way

A rumor says Trinidad has been partially swept away by a reservoir break after heavy rains. Widespread flooding along the Animus and Purgatoire rivers. telegraph lines down between Pueblo and Trinidad. no confirmed fatalities reported.

Scripps M'Rae Denver Col Trinidad Pueblo Purgatoire

Talks with Judge Parker and Honolulu Artifacts

New York reports Mayor George B McClellan met Judge Parker at the Seville hotel to shake hands and pay respects in a lengthy discussion. In San Francisco a boxing bout between Gane and Wolcott was postponed amid doubts and light betting. A Boston telegram notes Senator Hoar’s death as a positive loss to the nation. A Kansas gathering in St Louis shows broad town representation.

Scripps-M'Rea Telegram New York George B. McClellan Judge Parker Seville Wm. F. Sheehan Julie Parker Scripps-M Rae San Francisco Gane Wolcott Wolentz

Killed by a Woman in Feud Case Fall with a Bullet

Jim Back, once indicted for altered perjury in the Jett and White feud trials and later acquitted, was shot and killed at his Jackson home by his former wife. Mrs Back had secured a divorce and refused him entry. he forced entry and she fired, the bullet striking his head.

Iscripps-M'Rae Lexington Jim Back Harrison County Grand Jury Jett White Jackson Back

City acquires 14 acre field tract with 45000 price tag

City buys the south tract of the state field known as tract No 2 for 45000 though appraised at 2844 The full plat spans about 92 acres with the city holding a little over 1 acre There were no competing bids against the city for the south tract

John J. Appel Penneyvania Railroad Company C. Be & D. Railroad JR. Waston Sie

Sensational Hold-up Ends in Suicide at Sliverton Saloon

A masked gunman invaded a Sliverton saloon early Friday, ordering patrons to surrender. Employee Herman Strable was wounded in the chest and thigh while aiding a companion. bartender James Bodwell was shot. The attacker shot himself in the mouth after dashing into an alley. About $900 was reported in the till.

Scripps-Mare Sliverton Col J. H Herman Strable John Loftus Strable James Bodwell Rex Fe

Man awarded divorce and child custody after wife’s abuse claim

Frank B. Baughman testified that Avalyn Baughman insulted him and left with their children. The judge granted the divorce and custody to Baughman. Avalyn Baughman Cartwright said James Cartwright abandoned her years ago and now lives in Chicago.

Frank B. Baughman Avalyn Bila P. Cartwright James Cartwright Chicago

Ink error mocks Indiana Ginee colleague at Republican clubs

At Indiana state headquarters the initials of Leslie M. Shaw were misprinted on posters for the Republican clubs biennial convention. The large print read Mr Shaw causing laughter as visitors mocked the political gaffe and the unaccountable mistake circulated statewide.

Indiana Harry Miller Gou

Father fights for right to call child his own

A courtroom drama unfolds as Robert C. Murray, imprisoned for forgery, seeks to block Milton McCord from adopting Murray’s child. McCord and Murray’s ex wife clash, with McCord aiming to give the girl his surname and custody, while Murray contests paternity and ownership of the child’s name.

Michigan City Robert C. Murray Pretty Muth Elizabeth Murray Milton McCord Alot Charles-ave Milton Mclord

Bryan's Coming Meeting Set in Tumlinson Hall

Democrats plan a large gathering in Tumlinson hall on Wednesday night to match or surpass Beveridge's celebration. City committee led by Keach faces internal tensions with Tryan. Ratearant was offered the chair but declined.

Bryan Tumlinson Hall Beveridge Rex Fusee Solif Keach Tryan Rate Arent

Girl To Christen Boat At Paducah Gunboat Launch

Paducah Ky. mayor's daughter Mise Ann May Yearr has been chosen to christen the gunboat Paducah at its launch on Morris Heights New York. Showman Peter Selle, veteran entertainer, remains in poor condition after a stroke. Charles Mulien stands trial for assault and battery with robbery intent. Tom Shipp remains in Rushville for a Heveridge meeting and will not campaign with the senator.

Scripps M'Rae Washington Ann May Yearr Paducah Morris Heights Charles Mulien Criminal Court Charles Burns Shipp Tom Shipp Heveeridge Rushville Heveridge

Looks Favorable for Indianapolis Day Celebration at Fair

Mayor Hallaman plans return from the world’s fair with the Indianapolis delegation to St Louis for Indianapolis Day. Secretary William Williams says the committee’s program is nearly complete and everything looks favorable for the event at the fair.

Hallaman Mendis Ba Timg Accomam Indianapolis St. Lous Illam Williams

Left Mo Letters Denied By Brother In Lethal Act

Bert Crier denies claiming his sister left letters after a sister’s death by suicide Friday morning. He cannot explain what prompted the act or what led his sister to take the pistol. Gap ordinance not ready. city engineer Jeup will report on artificial gas production costs soon. Grand Palace Barber Stop opens opposite Geena hotel.

Bert Crier W. Washington At Mra Helle Folram Hte Slater Gap Jeup Grand Palace Geena Hotel

Traveling hotel bellboy charged with grand larceny

Carl Keplinger a bellboy at the Claypool hotel was arrested on a grand larceny charge for allegedly stealing a gold lorgnette with pearls valued at 150 from room 1W of guest R A Keyes in Salt Lake City. Detectives Bray and Holtz caught him while he tried to sell the item to Harry Woodard. Keplinger waived examination in police court and was sent to the grand jury under a $1000 bond.

Carl Keplinger N. Capitol Ave Claypool Bray and Holtz Chureday Keplinger R.A. Keyra Salt Lake City Keys Keyes Harry E. Woodard Massachusetts Ave Murat Elly Grand Jury

Experts to Examine Gas Furnaces Initiative

The Board of Works in Indianapolis orders an expert study of the candle power of the artificial gas furnaces from the Indianapolis gas company. Prof. Ferris of Purdue is invited to lead the investigation, offered $0 daily, with the gas company covering his expenses. Ferris plans to arrive and start tests early next week.

Board of Works Indianapolis, Gas Company

Wife of H Wiler Fined in Petit Larceny Case

Minnie Wilson, wife of H Wiler, was fined 25 dollars in police court on Friday morning for petit larceny. Detectives Brayhann Harts reported she took flowers and ferns from the porch of H D Hopkins at Ashland Avenue, and her husband claimed she was temporarily insane due to recent sickness.

H. Wiler Minnie Wilson Brayhann Harts Wps Certa Wiler H.D. Hopkins Wit Ashland Ave Pee

Saloon Brawl Leaves Marion Held After Gun Threats

Thursday night at Ave Walpa Fourteenth and West-ats a man named Marion drew a revolver and clashed with patrons. Police arrived after a scuffle in which Abe and Harry Wolpa were beaten. Marion was jailed on resisting an officer carrying a deadly weapon drunkenness and assault and battery. Bond set at 150 and case continued to October.

Ave Walpa West-ats Marion Merion Alof Bivelemen Duncan Askips Duncan Marien Abe Harry Wolpa Marvin Palive Court

Condemnation action on city buildings by works board

The works board approves inspector Stanney s recommendation to condemn buildings at 1 and 145 3 Windsor Broadway and other structures including a one story building on E Washington owned by Laura Hunger and another at MBE Washington owned by the Martin Trust Co The action cites unsanitary dangerous conditions The board also notes a request to rebuild a bridge over Pleasant Run near EB Washington and reports a city water expert leaves for the east with forthcoming tests to be completed in about a week

Works Board Stanney Windsst Tarquia Voss Broadway Stanley As E. Washington Laura F. Hunger Mbe, Washington Matin Trust Company H. V. Brown Board of Sworks Pleasant Run Washington George W. Fuller Indianapolis Water Company East

Henry C. Payne Near Death After Heart Trouble

Postmaster general Henry C. Payne remains in critical condition after a heart ailment. Physicians report weakness and serious concern, with Mrs. Payne at his side and Cabinet members monitoring the case.

Scripps-Wrae Washington Sem Henry C. Payne Hus Dre. Magruder Rix

Keller Pardons and Hinshaw Case Clouded by Silence

Final action of the Board of Pardons handed to the governor shows six new petitions with three recommendations. Gillette denied action on the Hinshaw case and said no petition naming judge and jurors had been submitted. A hotel fire scare at the English hotel ended as a stack-flue flare, causing only minor damage.

Board of Pardons Bard Itta John J. Gillette Hinshaw Mr. Gillette Union B. Hun Gillette Engish Monument Virele Poole

Assault arrest in Wyoming street case ends in fine

Otto Von Zell was fined for assault and battery on William Gruner after a confrontation at a Wyom ing street home. Creedon was discharged of conspiracy charges and left the court with Gruner while Von Zell headed off in an angry mood.

Otto von Zell Madiannave William Gruner Wyoming St Runers Wieder Hit Eat Creedon Yon Zell Groner Gruner von Zell

Yardman Injured Jumping From Freight Car

John Caine a yardman at the Panhandle yards on South Street was seriously injured Friday morning while jumping from a freight car. His foot was caught and he was thrown under the wheel, mashing bones in his left foot and ankle and injuring his hip. He was carried to a hospital.

John Caine Panhandle South St Yin+ennt

Frigid patterns forecast with cooler Friday and Saturday

Fragments describe cooler overnight and Saturday with 64 degree reading at 7 am and no clear forecast of colder conditions. City stations show clear weather in Bloomington Indianapolis and Lafayette with scattered clouds and varying readings.

Ausurn Eee Robs Preidy Bloomington PrClay Trolianapolis Pruidy Logansport PrCidy Lafayette Piis Cis E. Cir

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