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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1905

Page

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Lost savings of a lifetime in elevator theft

Daniel Weaver, a teamster from 1021 N Keystone Ave, reported that 4100 in savings accumulated from years of work vanished Thursday morning. He suspects a well dressed stranger jostled him in the Law Building elevator, then picked his pocket. police described the alleged thief and examined the scene after Weaver reported the loss.

Weaver Man Daniel Weaver Keystone-ave Law Bode Anew Trust Company Washington S

Trial charge against Winnie in embezzlement case

Sherim Wilwirt Souriver reports Thursday morning from Los Angeles where WWK Winnie a lawyer faces embezzlement charges. The accusations are brought by Th James J Johnstone of Los Angeles who gained notoriety in Anderson Ind last year by adopting an orphan and promoting the Physio-Medical cottage. Johnstone and Winnie were linked in the Gra Copii Mining company where he served as president and Winnie as secretary. Winnie withdrew from the concession after earlier trouble. Johnstone says he is a victim of circum stances and will prove his innocence.

Sherim Wilwirt Souriver Los Angeles Cal Winnie Th. James J. Johnstone Wise Angeles Anderson Ind Minsie Biork Ora Copia Mining Company Ueile Hull Oblese Johnstone Gra Copii Mining Company

Explosion at Midland steel works injures five in Muncie

In Muncie Indiana on Thursday April 4 five men were injured when a pollen explosion occurred at the Midland steel works. Engineers David Jones and David Newswanger and laborer James Henderson were seriously hurt. Property damage runs into several thousand dollars.

Micncie Ind Midland Steel Works David Jones David Newswanger James Henderson

Wheat futures edge between 1.1734 and 1.16 in April May

Paris reports President Tanbetsett Lyonnalstion in Lyon at 3 p m Thursday en route to meet King Edward. Wheat prices open between 117% and 1.16 and close at 1.17 for July as markets await royal talks.

Ecripps Mrae Press Association Chicago Edward Paris Tanbetsett

Appeal Filed For Rioter In Evansville Race Riot Case

At the Indiana Board of Pardons hearing George D. Zeilman represented George M. Trimble, convict in Vanderburgh County for taking part in the 1903 Evansville riots. Trimble faces an indeterminate two to 14 year term. Heilman argued Trimble’s case, noting others received lighter penalties. The parole board’s usual practice of delaying parole after minimum sentence may affect Trimble's fate.

Evansville Trimble Vanderburg Heilman Trimbs Hellman

Dissensions and martial law amid Polish unrest report

From St Peters burg on April 4 reports show growing glossal dissensions and widespread property burning. Peasants are cited as main offenders as rebellious forces possibly unite. Harsh measures, martial law trials, hangings for rioters, and poisonings at a Kruschun Enber factory are noted along with labor injuries. Tokyo reports say Russian forces moved south in Manchuria, bombarded Ching Heatewn, and were repulsed with 27 wounded. Russian casualties estimated high.

Acripps MN Mae ST. Petersburg Poland Fae Krusshun Enber Scrippsaurae Press Tokio Manchuria Ree

Divorce Action Heard In Superior Court Thursday Morning

Mrs Fridson seeks a divorce from Jeft Fridson after years of separation. Judge Leathers presided in the superior court, hearing the complaint as presented by Mrs Fridson.

la Luna Hudson Paney Lindaon Fridson Leathers

Woman Swims to Fate in Ohio River Tragedy

Belley Kentucky reports a 48 year old woman leapt into the Ohio River Thursday without warning and drowned. Clothes found on the bank were later identified as belonging to Lamier I. Cater of 48 Grandvirwage. Local notices mention nearby stores and advertisements amid the brief, fragmentary report.

Scripps-3prab Press Association Belley Ky Ohin Lamier I. Cater

Roosevelt’s Texas Welcome Draws Thousands In Austin

President Roosevelt’s Texas tour drew about twenty thousand people to the Austin reception on the steps of the state capitol. He spoke to the legislature after a day with visits to Temple, Wied, and San Antonio, with a reunion planned for Rough Riders in San Antonio.

Roosevelt Austin Rough Rider San Antonio Ecripps-M'Rae Press Association Dallas Tex United States Lanham Texas Pe m Ordster Wied Temple Vlor Austin de San Antonio i New Branfels

The Sun’s Banner Week Sets Record Advertising Dealings

In seventeen years the Indianapolis Sun reports its strongest week with advertising contracts totaling about 500000 lines. The contracts reflect proven growth and reach into homes where ads are read, signaling strong circulation and patronage from leading Indianapolis business houses.

Indianapolis Sun Indianapolis The Sun

Runaway Engine Crashes Into Union Station Collision

A runaway engine on the G T & D line struck an L B W engine at Union Station at 4 30 am injuring three men. George Fish 1516 English Ave suffered a scalp wound and hip injury Otto Eminger 410 Falcon St was slightly hurt Edward Collier 1244 Marlowe Ave sustained head and neck injuries. Over $1000 in damage occurred to a baggage car and multiple engines and cars. One locomotive departed Moorefield two miles west to the coal dock before careening into the Union complex. A hustler allegedly set the throttle at center, engine gained speed and plowed through tracks toward the station. The accident damaged the L B W C T & baggage car and tied up operations while crews searched for injuries. Dr Read treated the injured and transported them home. This was the first runaway into the terminal in years.

George ‘T. Fish Ave Otto Eminger Falcon St Edward Collier Marlowe Ave Union Station IL & D. Jovamotive Moorefield Oporta Biot. Whittenberg Read Pnion Ann L. BL & W Roouing Tnion Low & Wea War Alee Wapakenda Barrow & Tig Wapakenda Teter Dr. Read Robert Rodgers

Man’s Lament Delays Trial of Armstrong Case

A man named Rusvon Armstrong faced a pending court case as police power and fines loomed. Friends pleaded with the judge leading to a held fine and a continued case until the following morning. Armstrong is described as a person in frail health.

Rusvon Armstrong

Weather hits orchards as cold front brings rain and snow

Reported by the weather bureau on Thursday shows a heavy front passing Mablin and Bloomington with temperatures near freezing. Snow and freezing temperatures caused widespread fruit damage while strong winds and rain added to hardships, with warnings that night temperatures could threaten remaining blooms.

Liefrit Xiven Grae Mablin Bloomington Otichit Parintar

Alleged P. O. Robber to Face Commissioner in Logansport

Deputy U S a Suasstay Te Martin went to Wabasti Indiana Thursday to take charge of Charles Groove and Charles Miller, awaiting arrest here for alleged robbery. They will be brought before Commissioner OA Stewart at Logansport, with bond to be set.

Suasstay Te Martin Wabasti Ind Thareday Charles Groove Allan Charles Miller Ulue Stewart Logansport Obie

William Foxworthy Referred Back by Juvenile Court Judge

In Juvenile Court on Thursday morning William Foxworthy faced a charge of profanity. Judge B Stubbs ruled he should be returned to custody after ruling his conduct was improper during training.

William Foxworthy B Stubbs Juventis Court Foxworthy Stubbs

Widow Jonnie Brownbridge Passes After Harsher Night

SCRIPPS M'RAE PRESS ASSOCIATION reports in Soutit Bend that April measures announce tragedy as Jonnie Brownbridge a widow swallowed carbolic acid and a small amount of laudanum on Thursday, causing her death.

Scripps M'Rae Press Association Soutit Bend Dyad April Mes Jonnie Brownbridge

Weather Bulletin for Indiana Stations Reported Conditions

Weather bulletin lists 11 stations with 44 hour period ending at 1 am April. Temperatures range from highs of 65 at Farmland and 61 at Indianapolis to lows near 0 in some entries. Conditions show mostly cloudy or pt cloudy with occasional snow in Farmland and light rain or drizzle in several locations.

Indiannapolis Auburn Bloomington Cambridge City Columbia Farmland Indianapoli Lafayette Cogansport Marton Vincennon Washington

Outlander Gunner Linked to Mine Disaster Dies

A Franklin County coroner jury verdict ties an outsider who fired powder to the Uhr explosion at Leiter mine. Four miners died, with two additional deaths linked to the blast. Witnesses note no boxes of miserite found, only low-grade dynamite. The mine was supposed to be gas-free and safe for workers.

Scripps Wrre Prens Association Vargler Uhr Leiter Adams Fennklin Lycomy Bern

Japanese Advance Pressed on Russhu Position in Several Roads

According to dispatches from Atanchuria a Japanese detachment is advancing toward the Russhu position on multiple roads. The report suggests the possibility of renewed large scale fighting, with uncertainties about timing and scale.

Scripps Mila PR SC. Petersburg

Kitley witnesses testimony at coroner's inquest opens

A witness testifies at the coroner's inquest as others from the Kitlay home in Wanenik county are summoned for Monday. The report notes a range of goods advertised locally including blood stones and jewelry, with merchants Mullally and Harmon & Mall promoting buggies and coal trade in the city.

Carano Kitlay Wanenik Harmon & Mall

Blood Flows in Huntington Municipal Election Violence

A chaotic gun battle erupted in Huntington during Thursday’s municipal election. Police and deputy sheriffs exchanged 30 to 40 shots, injuring Ray Hill and Burt Foster fatally, with Jeremiah Adkins and Eunes Hashes seriously or slightly wounded. Al Z Lilly, nearby, was wounded in the shoulder.

Eniity Hemictiians AL Z. Lilly Berkeley Federal Court

Fire tears through BUxemedia engine room killing two

A fire broke out in the engine room of a vessel near Buxemedia, trapping a woman and her two children who were carried down a ladder by the tremor. The woman was rescued at a window after smoke filled the area and a momentary life threat loomed. Firefighters faced difficulty locating the blaze but finally controlled it with effort.

George Stout Becaus Buxemedia

Money Can’t Buy Rug Deal at Roosevelt Visit

A Louisville carpet dealer provided a rug worth $2 for the president to prove a point during a Roosevelt visit. An enthusiastic supporter offered 3 for the rug, then letters increased the bid to $102. The dealer announced that bidding $1 would not be considered as no money could buy the rug.

Scripps-M Rre Press Association Louisville Apel Roosevelt Tocal

Actress Under Knife In London Operation

Camyle Clifora, a London actress, was and had to stop a performance of the Catch of the Benny? on a Wednesday night. She underwent an appendicitis operation performed by Sir Alfred Frimp.

Scripps-Mwrre Press Association London Camyle Clifora Ana Sir Alfred Frinp

Weather and ads blend in a small-town page

An odd, fragmented OCR page mixes a brief weather forecast with local ads. It mentions shoe sales at 28 Mesenchugets Ave with rebates, a betting prompt on heating prices, a dustloom ost a weighty mishmash of business names and addresses including Kruse Deventer and Scovel Anderson. The garbled text includes painting services and a phone listing, giving a snapshot of a busy late-era shopfront page.

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