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Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1904

Page

2

Dainty Summer Fashions For Young Misses By Ellen Osmonde

The feature outlines affordable light weight garments for summer wear for young women. It describes a decorative jacket in Viyella with floral patterns and detachable collar, a suggested petticoat and skirt styling with creased flounces, and a coat and skirt ensemble in pale green with box cloth trim. It also notes lace and ruffle trims, walking skirts with wide pleats and belt, and a variety of hat styles for morning and country wear.

Viyella Mademoiselle Ellen Osmonde

Never Recovered. Plain Dealer Quotation Sparks Talk

A Cleveland Plain Dealer exchange quotes Mrs. Naggem about temper and time, noting she "lost it years ago" in a brief, opinionated item reflecting on a public reaction to a family matter.

Japanese press Yalu breakthrough secures river crossing

Tokyo reports five days of heavy fighting as the first Japanese army under Gen. Kuroki forces a Yalu crossing and drives Russians from Chiutiencheng and the river’s right bank. Russians burn Antung and retreat toward Fenghuancheng, while Japanese batteries silence Russian guns and prepare to attack Fenghuancheng.

Tokio Chiutisacheng Antung Yalu Fenghuancheng Liaoyang Kuroki Chiutiencheng Sho Aida Wiju Imperial Guards Kurito Kineito Kurito Island Kosan Kinteito Makao St. Petersburg

Indiana GOP Nominates Hanly for Governor on First Ballot

The Indiana Republican state convention nominated J. Frank Hanly of Lafayette for governor on the first ballot after a Madison county shift to Hanly. The slate also named Miller for attorney general Hadley for supreme court Sherrick auditor Storms secretary of state Hill treasurer Cotton, Montgomery and Self for judges and reporter, Stubbs for state statistician. The platform backs Roosevelt, protective tariffs, gold standard, Cuba reciprocity, Panama policies, arbitration and pension reform. Hugh T. Miller was unanimously chosen for lieutenant governor after a third ballot.

Indianapolis Ind J. Frank Hanly Lafayette Madison County W. L. Penfield Auburn W. L. Taylor Warren G. Sayre Wabash Hanly Sayre Charles W. Miller John V. Hadley Third District David E. Sherrick Daniel E. Storms Republican Party Republic Roosevelt Democratic Party Republic of Cuba Panama Republic of Panama

Indiana Populists select delegates for national convention

Indiana Populists met in Indianapolis on April 29 and named at large and district delegates for the July 4 Springfield Illinois national convention. Resolutions backed Samuel W Williams of Vincennes for president, with Williams heading the Indiana delegation. Delegates at large included Fred J S Robinson Adam P Hanna Flavius J Van Vortis A G Burkhart John W George H J Osborne Parker T Brown Robert Todd Thomas Wadsworth. District delegates listed by district include S M Holcomb W B Wolfe T Zinkans D M Litchlyter W T Carmichael H T Knightly D F Boger John Medert W E Hurley W B Gill J C Smith William Smith Hiram Mains John Maughermar.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Springfield Ill Samuel W. Williams Vincennes Williams Fred J. S. Robinson Clnverland Adam P. Hanna Waveland Flavius J. van Vortis A. G. Burkhart Tipton John W. George Frankfort H. J. Osborne Veedersburg Parker T. Brown Whiteheat Robert Todd Miami Thomas Wadsworth Eaglesville S. M. Holcomb Fort Branch W. B. Wolfe Oaltown T. €. Zinkans Washington D. M. Litchlyter Huntingburg W. T. Carmichael Walesburg H. T. Knightly Greencastle D. F. Boger Shelbyville John Medert W. E. Hurley Anderson W. B. Gill Ladoga J. C. Smith Monticello William Smith Logansport Hiram Mains Fort Wayne John Maughermar South Bend

Saloon Faces Street Rule Upheld by Indiana Court

Indiana Supreme Court rules under Nicholson liquor law that saloons must front a street. A saloon that faces an alley is illegal and punishable even if the alley is renamed a street.

Indiana Supreme Court Indianapolis Ind Supreme Court of Indiana

Miners to Meet Amid National Conference Fallout

Brazil Ind April 30 President Houston and district board members return from Indianapolis where they conferred with the national executive board. A miners meeting is called for Saturday to discuss the situation before the scale committee is instructed, then meets with the operators’ committee on Tuesday.

Brazil Ind Houston National Board Indianapolis National Executive Board

Evansville Officials Held on Grand Larceny Charge

In Evansville Indiana April 30 former superintendent H E Burchfield and chief engineer Harry Walker of the Evansville and Princeton Traction Company are jailed charged with grand larceny. Burchfield confessed to cutting up miles of brass and copper wire from the company and selling it to junk dealers.

Evansville Ind H. E. Burchfield Harry Walker Evansville & Princeton Traction Co Burchfield

Terrell Appeals After Insanity Ruling in Murder Trial

John W. Terrell, condemned for first degree murder in the shooting of Melvin Wolfe, was ordered to the penitentiary for life but his insanity led Judge Smith to postpone. Gov. Durbin later instructed holding Terrell at Bluffton and transferring him to the Richmond hospital for the insane until cured, with an appeal filed by Terrell’s attorneys.

Bluffton Ind John W. Terrell Melvin Wolfe Smith Terrell Johnson Durbin Governors Office

Relatives Doubt Identified Man in Evansville Assault Case

Relatives of Mrs. Maria Brandis claim the drowned man John Baker was not the assailant who attacked her Saturday night. Baker, a Black man, was chased into a creek by a mob Tuesday and drowned. The Brennan search for the true culprit continues as investigators review the case.

Evansville Ind Maria Brandis John Baker Baker

Aurora appoints Harry R. McMullen as mayor

In a special session the Aurora city council unanimously appointed ex Prosecuting Attorney Harry R. McMullen as mayor to fill the vacancy caused by the death of James B. Wymond. McMullen is noted as a leading prosecutor in the Gillespie murder case.

Lawrenceburg Ind Aurora Harry R. McMullen James B. Wymond McMulen Gillespie

Widow 50 Weds 26 Year Old In Surprise Fort Wayne Wedding

Mrs Hortense V. Root, widow aged 50, quietly married Wednesday night to 26 year old Willa Ungemach in Fort Wayne Indiana. The groom's father is principal of the German Lutheran high school, adding a notable family connection to the private ceremony.

Arly Fort Wayne Ind Hortense V. Root Willa Ungemach German Lutheran High School

Attempted assassination targets Jeffersonville mayoral candidate

In Jeffersonville Indiana on April 29 an attempted assassination occurred at the home of D M Robins a mayoral candidate on the independent labor ticket Two bullets shattered the window and one splintered the chair where Robins sat without confirming injuries or suspects.

Jeffersonville Ind D. M. Robins Independent Labor

Terrell Sentenced For Life In Bluffton Murder Case

Bluffton Indiana April 29 John W Terelly the murderer of his son in law Melville Welfe was brought into court Thursday afternoon and sentenced to life. He appeared a dying man with his head bowed while two tailiffs held his coat for support.

Hungarian Labor Substituted for Negro Steamboat Workers

About 500 Negro dock workers on steamboats in Evansville Indiana will be discharged May 1 and Hungarian labor substituted. Boat owners say delays occur due to Negro workers' refusals to work and replacement by Hungarian labor is planned.

Evansville Ind

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