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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1905
Page
10
James Smith and Lizzie Burns Peeties reportedly eloped from the Behoutkin eatery poorhouse on Thursday night and fled to Michigan. Authorities believe the couple may have traveled together across state lines seeking marriage.
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A fragmented review list notes Fast Life in New York at the Park with assorted characters and sensational scenes. It praises Sullivan Hose as the Hebrew comedian and mentions the Morton Stock company’s Convicted Without Crime at Unique theater with lead performers Forrest and Summerlin, plus upcoming events and amateur night invites.
A brief in this edition highlights a vaudeville bill featuring English and others at the Grand Theatre including Watson Hutchings Edwards in high-clays acts, with Park and Empire presenting The Cropians and unique Convicted Without Crime.
The Genara Bailey duo headlines a diverse Grand vaudeville program with Ray Bailey’s smile and a strong chorus. Miss Raffey stands out among the troupe and the Empire show features Maiden Ives in lively acts with patriotic moments, while Gates and Elliott deliver musical humor. Ladies’ matinee Wednesday and another for the fair sex Friday.
Mrs G H Tucker Jr of Milwaukee reports a skin illness in her baby spreading from face to body with forty boils on the head, causing sleepless nights. After one month of Cuticura Soup and Ointment the child is completely cured, contrasting with over $100 spent on doctors and medicines.
Mrs Minnie C Robinson alleged Western Union failed to promptly forward word of her husband Mr Robinson’s death on Oct 1 at Valparaiso. Telegram delivered too late for the funeral, prompting a legal action now moved from Porter county court to the Indiana federal court due to Western Union’s New York incorporation. Charles W Robinson, once city engineer, was later linked to a separate sensational case in Crawfordsville, with his name appearing on a list connected to Zigler explosion investigations.
Captain Jamea C. Knox appointed receiver of the Actunct Dank of La doga and the Usevler Novelty Company properties in Crawfordsville Indiana amid a creditors’ claim. The appointment covers the bank and associated assets as part of the liquidation process.
Commissioner Garfield of the bureau of corporations, department of commerce and labor, travels to Topeka, Kansas, to begin a thorough investigation of the Standard Oil Company's methods in the state's fields. He says timing cannot be stated as the inquiry will be very thorough and not rushed. preliminary work has finished and the commission will be ready to proceed in person.
Sergeant Milam sought help from police after a shoe mix up left him with a worn pair of women’s slippers instead of the purchase. He retrieved the bundle, faced embarrassment at Navin’s drug store, and failed to secure department assistance as investigators pondered the episode.
Special to the Sun from Louisville on April 3 reports Marvin Hart, renowned local pugilist, arriving during President Roosevelt's courthouse remarks. Hart, fresh from San Francisco, drew cheers as the president praised him and Hart shouted plans for a future matchup. Hart’s supporters hosted a reception at Turner's Hall with Louisville's leading citizens in attendance.
A jumble of brief notices from Pensacola and Indiana involving a high school group visit to Pensacola, planned industrial school proposals for April, a judgment against Mercantile Guide and Bureau, A F Herzsch’s death, Firemen’s Pension fund recovery, Bishop Vincent lectures, Eugene Presbrey’s NY trip for surgery, Gov Hanty’s housing lease, and Indianapolis Prohibitionists advocating bicycle repeal as campaign note.
Mrs. Mary E. Cook of Jefferson Street discovered a well-dressed baby girl Tuesday morning in a silk-covered basket. A note said the infant, named Josephine Roosevelt, was born February 3 and to be adopted by the finder in honor of President Roosevelt’s visit. Colman returns to Indianapolis after over a month in Los Angeles for health. He arrived Tuesday evening with city clerk W. M. Fogarty from Chicago.
Daily service departs Indianapolis at 4:43 p.m. arriving at West Baden at 6:65 p.m. then French Lick Springs. Return leaves French Lick Springs at 5:45 p.m. arriving Indianapolis at 8:45 p.m. Round trips offered with excursion tickets to these resorts. For particulars contact W W Richardson, A G P A.
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