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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1905

Page

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Train kills 2 young men near Noblesville

Two youths from Fishers Station, Earl McKinstray, 20, and Fred Harrison, 19, were instantly killed by a Pennsylvania passenger train south of Noblesville at about 1 a m Friday. The men had been in Noblesville and were crossing the tracks when the accident occurred. One body was dragged about 500 feet, badly mangled. Administrative officer of Canal Commission.

Earl M’kinstray Fred Harrison Fishers Station Noblesville Pennsylvania Ind Earl McKinstray

Winston Denies Aspirations for Seventh Ward Council Seat

Martin Witston, talked of as a Seventh ward Republican candidate, flatly denies political ambitions. He says he does not want the place and is not a candidate, despite being a prominent ward figure and precinct committeeman. Local leaders anticipate strong Republican control with or without him.

Martin Witston Councilan Tron Sepubncay Winston le Nee Sak Indianapolis Daniel Linus Meering

City car violations prompt probe into delays

Christian complains to the Evans of Works that an interurban car failed to stop for a party at Washington and Delaware streets on Thursday evening and an incoming Limited also did not halt. The board asks traction officials to explain why they should not be prosecuted for alleged ordinance violations.

Christian Evan of Works Washington and Delaware

Praise for Robbins and new Anderson police board

Forkner of Anderson reports Robbin s praised as a thoroughly efficient officer and will obey the new police commission retained by Gov Stanky. Moss rumors say head removal of Ron bing by the new board. Forkner notes local business reaction to Riebring Fey. Gov Yanly discusses commission plans to build the blind institute site inspections.

Forkner Anderson Nant Bark Robbins Mayne Forkner Rebbina Will Ehery Board of Police Cemanissioners Gov. Stanky Moss Ron Bing Magor Forkner Moet Tie Angerann Riebring Fey Hanis Gor Yanly Institute For the

McGhee Returns to City Amid Matrimonial Rumors

McGhee has come back to the city from Sullivan County amid embarrassment over rumors he left his wife. Reports say before leaving he provided for her and she accompanied him during that period, while he had secured work in Sullivan County. He has faced years of public attention and recent speculation about his actions.

Wieter McGhee Sullivan Eniity Thia City Sullivan County

Believe Davis Is A Bigamist Involved In Theft Case

Jane Elliott claims Frank I. Davis influenced her to steal and says he is the father of her year old child. Davis was arrested for receiving stolen goods and the case was continued. Elliott urged keeping the child with the Board of Children’s Guardians. Detectives pursue evidence of Davis having multiple wives.

Jane Elliott Young Woon Frank I. Davis Davis Elliott Stubbs Board of Children's Guardians Gavis Hin Tmatill Abe Ana Ti Dsyis

Burning of bodies at Selotte Medical College shocks neighborhood

Reported stench and burned clothing circulated after a janitor found dead bodies in a house near Washington and Orientalists. Inspectors noted cleanup efforts by college management, while neighbors complained to health authorities. Aupudun road opening plans await Board of Works approval Wednesday.

Crom Dent Selotte Medieal College Washington Aupudun Road Washington-El The Board of Works

Trade buyers flock to ads as merchants sell tomorrow

Run of adverts draws buyers toward a sale day with various goods listed. Trade sellers promote wares and bargains likely attracting merchants and collectors alike. The notice hints at a tomorrow sale date and a lively marketplace event.

Substitutes Suggested for Tainted Money

A Sun article from New York on April 4 reports a Wall Street cafe discussion over the phrase tainted money related to John D. Rockefeller gifts. The piece lists numerous suggested substitutes such as vile lucre derided by the crowd, tarnished dollars, sullied silver, and nefarious pesos, reflecting a charged rhetoric of moral finance.

New York John D. Rusketelera Wall St

Explosion on Presidents Yacht Sylph Reported Fatal

Scripps-Howard Press Association reports a fatal explosion at sea near Hampton Roads involving the yacht Sylph. The vessel was en route to Washington from forts, with President Roosevelt aboard earlier, two men killed and others injured as the craft split and sank after the blast.

Scripps-3erae Press Association Norfolk Maran Ck Hampton Roads Washington Forts

Free lunch tragedy at a Wisconsin saloon

Jamesville Wisconsin April 1 Conway 3 recently returned West made a fortune walked into a saloon and began to eat free lunch a piece lodged in his throat choked and died before doctors could reach him. Local ads note remedies and piano shop offerings appear amid the faded page.

Jarnesvills Wis Conway Aaloon

Civil service exams call for custodians and others at new federal building

A large turnout seeks work at the new federal building as examinations are scheduled. Civil service tests for custodian positions and other trades occur April 3, with special exams on April 14 for naval academy hopefuls and April 1, 9 for Panama Service posts. Transportation, housing, medical care, and promotion prospects are included for American workers. Examinations for experts, team and drill workers, and track superintendents in the Panama service are planned for May.

Fedeal Ani Department Washington United States Naval Academy Annnapolis Panama Service Civil Service Department New York San Francisco New Orleans Transportation Department Track Panama

Slanders Alleged Involving Capitol Rattan Firm Lawsuit

Alvin Petes sues Frank B. Morelun for 3200 damages alleging slander as former employer of Petes. A threatening encounter followed. Morelun allegedly warned of arrest. A nearby one story frame dwelling at Hts. A ridhurst, owned by Joseph Fine and occupied by Samuel Cohn, was damaged by fire caused by chimney sparks with $19 loss.

Alvin Petes Frank B. Morelun Capitol Rattan Company Whon Petee Meter Legen Morelang Movis Aeid al Peter Weil Petes Petes Capitol Rattan Hts Ateridhurst Joseph Fine Samuel Cohn

A Tomboy Princess Makes Society Debut This Year

Princess Ena of Battenberg, the daughter of Queen Victoria's favorite child, is described as tall and stately with blue eyes flaxen hair and a healthy outdoor type. Raised on the Isle of Wight with younger brothers, she will celebrate her eighteenth birthday in October and is poised for a formal entry into society this year.

Ena of Battenberg Isle of Wight Nourt Queen Victoria Princesa Heatrive

Union Ticket Office Opens at Terminal Station

The ten union ticket office at Terminal station will begin operation early next week. George Bitlz, long time Union station staff, will head the office. Tickets for all lines will be sold there, allowing purchase before boarding cars, with entry rules unchanged.

George Btiltz Union Station Adamand Peonty Ominan’s Eagh

Board Approves Appointments of Emmett and Samlers

The Hint of Works approved the appointment of Robert Emmett and Fred Samlers as impectura of steeping and uprinking, signaling a formal staffing decision by the board.

Hint of Robert Emmett Fred Samlers

Whaley Declares He Is Ready For Miss Miller's Brother

Fireman Charles Whaley testifies before the coroner amid the Miller tragedy. He says he did not run from Miss Miller's brother and will be ready if he comes again. Details include Miller's shooting charge, funeral plans, and statements from relatives and witnesses.

Blister Whaley Miller Tim Withany Hy Mller Alabama St Jostphine Meeyer Summit Milter Lee Garay Maggie Neigheerhnod Ty Mixa Miller Edloburg Ind

Russian hospital ship Orel reaches Saigon with wounded

Manila dispatch reports Rear Admiral Train received word from Saigon that the Russian hospital ship Orel, arrived at Saigon with many wounded aboard. A sister report states Rojestvensky's hospital ship came to take aboard provisions and medicines and will depart to rejoin the squadron. The U S commercial agency confirms the Saigon arrival. Japan denies any naval battle near Saigon.

Saigon Far East Scripps-31 RRE Press Association Manila Train Cochin China Orel Rojestvensky Res A. S Ecripps- Mirae Press Association Washington State Department Faw United States Yokouana Russia Japan Scripps-Strak Press Rbiguiation Tokio Naval Department

Indianapolis Tracks Elevation Delayed by Signatures

City officials provide evasive replies on elevating tracks in Indianapolis. Engineers state work is not yet started as signatures from railroad companies, including the Big Four, are delayed. Mayor Holtzman and City Engineer Jeno cite awaiting contract signatures, with no definite start date given.

Indianapolis B. T. Jeno Stearns John W. Holtzman Ciy Massachuetts Board of Works Rairoads Ric Four Company Cup Jiottzmian Massachusetta

Weather forecast for Indiana towns

Partly cloudy and cooler Friday night into Saturday with frost possible. Bloomington 38 clear, Crawfordsville 6 cloudy, Fort Wayne 6 pt cloudy, Lafayette 6 pt cloudy, Marion 8 pt cloudy, Vincennes 7 pt cloudy, Washington 67 cloudy. Forecasters note varied visibility and temperature trends across counties.

Indiana Bloomhigton Widge City Farmland Chinapalia Lafayette Loamsport Mare Jon Vine Aennes Washington

Charter interwood to wed Miss Washington

A brief notice from Milwaukee dated April 1 announces the engagement of Miss Tort Washington daughter of Booker T. Washington. Entitled as a star actor, she is described as a graduate of He idt College, with a note of 1899 graduation. The item also mentions Shoen Davies at Circle and Market streets offering new spring footwear.

Miss Washington Schipps- Rae Press Association Milwaurker Wis Interwood Heidt College Misa Tort Washington Booker V. Washington Wool Shoen & Davies Circle and Market-st

Two Cottages Destroyed in Fire Near Bradley Road

A noon blaze consumed two one story cottages at Use and Bit Bradley. Occupants Frank Robbing and K C McCleary. Fire began in the Rabbine home and spread before the department arrived. McCleary’s ruin was valued about 60 dollars. properties owned by Gus Mahke and Dr Miron HL Willaros.

Bradley Frank Robbing K. C. McCleary Rabbine McCleary McGleary Gus Mahke Miron HL Willaros

Theft of Pin Case Tangles Hotel Staff and Patrons

Cecil Bore aged 19 of 2072 Bouthest reemployed a maid at the Denison hotel and is arrested after allegedly stealing a diamond pin from the room of Frank Hans, the hotel manager. The pin was recovered. George Lindley of the same address also arrested on a charge of receiving stolen goods. Lindley, formerly a waiter, now works for a picture enlarging house.

Cecil Bore Bouthest Denison Holtz and Bray Frank Hans Howel George Lindley Lindley Hous

Corner-stone laid for Capital City Brewing company

The corner-stone of the Capital City Brewing company at West and Kansas streets was laid Friday afternoon with exercises. A fine dinner was served to newspaper men and invited guests. Copies of Indianapolis papers and other articles were placed in the corner-stone for the future. Charles Kraus serves as company president.

Capital City Brewing Company Weat Kansas Ste Indianapolis Charles Kraus

Paris Naval Division Expansion Sparks Waves in Chi None

Disjointed telegraph text lists French naval division plans near Chi None waters. Mentions Washington appointing G. C. Cole as consul general to Buenos Ayres and Chicago employers forming a tie hauling company. J. P. Morgan arrives in Rome as crowds flood hotels while a mayor discusses municipal streetcar ownership.

Paris Chinone Washington Jack Titer St. Lonia Jhetaalf Chicago Dune

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