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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1905
Page
8
Munyon of Philadelphia announces a complete catarrh treatment package priced at the regular Paw-Paw price with a $1 inhaler and four packages, plus a refund for any dissatisfied buyer. The seller promises the Paw-Paw purifies the system and the inhaler heals catarrhal sores by reaching hidden areas.
Muncie April 14 The State Board of Medical Examination and Registration has launched a campaign against physicians lacking license. Frank Hedges of Cooper the patent medicine man was arrested in Muncie for practicing medicine without a license. Additional charges may follow as officials vow to curb the spread of fake doctors.
Ohio State Republican convention scheduled in Columbus will meet May 4 1875 with temporary officers named. Chairman William H. Taft Secretary of War John R. Malley of Columbus and Sergeant-at-Arms William F. Gage of Cincinnati were designated for the opening session.
Statewide items report multiple tragedies and notices. Mrs M Fr Rubugh re elected treasurer of the Woman’s Missionary Association U S church after 17 years service in Marion. Julia Wailey chosen president of Vincennes presbytery Woman’s Missionary Societies in Terre Haute. Harry Miller murder case in Frankfort tied to embezzlement in San Francisco. Lucille Moore noted in Marion with an alarming condition. John Kintsey killed by horse at Lafayette. Isaac Parsons, Monon editor, dead. Thomas H. Tomer, railroad engineer, suicide in Richmond, home Indianapolis. W J Ginerich Erie switchman killed by train in Huntington. Fred Rodeman dies from injuries in Princeton railroad line. Yonn Richey river man of New Albany dies. Harriet Jones burned to death at Veedersburg. Five year old son of James Eldridge fatally hurt by run over. John Grom fatally injured by runaway team near Bedford. Anderson reports the Indiana tallent smokestack project at center powerhouse of Indiana Union Traction co started. 25 feet high, 40 000 brick.
In New York at the Waldorf Astoria more than ten Democrats attended the Jefferson day banquet with speakers including Alton B Parker and John W Kern. Parker defended past Democratic policy while noting the silver issue as a disaster and Kern praised Jefferson era principles. In Chicago at the Sherman House Bryan and Williams led the remarks touting public ownership of utilities and industries as consistent with Jeffersonian principles.
A general alarm in Washington Friday morning summoned all downtown engines for a basement fire at the Capitol. The blaze began in waste paper near the engine room but was put out by Capitol employees before firefighters arrived. The loss is said to be under 10 dollars.
Scripps-McRae press reports from Memphis say developments in four hours show 8 to 60 men implicated directly or indirectly in the murder of Sheriff Poag at Senatobia Mississippi Tuesday morning. Six men were arrested, five more held, and warrants issued for others based on statements by J. D. Bolling who turned state's evidence. Some prisoners sent to other counties for safekeeping.
The Lauran of Eevoice on the Staser decision finished at Carpenters and Joiers union HQ. The board told Secretary Frank Duffy the proposed amalgamation failed by a wide margin. amendment to the constitution passed 4 to 1. No figures for the amalgamation vote were given.
Suffering flows through Andalusia as drought ruins crops across districts. Villagers face unemployment and possible famine while authorities consider durable relief measures. Riots feared unless work programs or aid quickly provide food and stability across municipalities.
In Cross Roads West Virginia on April 14 Lucien Vernatt attacked Mrs Cook with a hatchet after accusing her of selling him small sardines. The woman was struck near the arm before her husband restrained him and Vernatt was jailed.
A piano festival will be staged by pupils and post graduates of the Indianapolis Piano College under the direction of J M Dungan assisted by Edward Ernst Hucheine, the noted European pianist, on June 12 13 and 14 at the German house venue downtown.
Frederick Mell, a clerk from Anderson, Indiana, filed a bankruptcy petition listing debts totaling 2182.29 dollars with no cash security, no real assets, no stock, no machinery, or other collateral. The schedule shows assets of only 335 dollars.
Special to the Sun report from Hudson describes a tall tale of a pretty young woman tarred and feathered by 18 women and four men, said to be prominent locals. The episode occurred last Monday night after a dispute about her living quarters near Retan's tail or shop, with a supposed husband present. The assailants warned of further punishment if she did not leave and then departed, leaving the woman to flee. The tale, initially quiet, has drawn sensational attention.
The Third and Fourth district postmasters were announced by Bemsters Beveridge and Hemenway. Selected names include Joseph W Morrow Jeffersonville John R Lancaster Huntingburg Frank Daffenbach New Albany Robert W Morris Corydon Charles I Reais French Lick Rolla V Cheon Orleans Fred Kimbley Paoli Edward Tre Cannelton Charles T Miller Tell City Charles Fricketsburr John Mc Carines Salem Lewis Dennis Fourth district selections list Arora William A Dennerting Batesville Broderick Sehra ger Columbus William F Coats et al. Several contests followed with Salzer at Madison chosen as a compromise after Michael Gather sought another term and James White also contested the seat.
ACRIPPS M'RAE PRESS reports heavy snow in southern Colorado with two feet deep in the area near Roosevelt camp. Wells at Newcastle reported the journey from Camptoose took hours, leaving horses exhausted. The camp is described as in good condition, but the treacherous ground endangers hunters and riders. Roosevelt departed Frederick for Colorado, while McDonald rode to Comidad to meet the accident scene. seven wolves and three ravens were captured along the route.
Emanuel Craig of Senate avenue was arrested Monday and charged with burglary and grand larceny. He is alleged to be a member of the Juliana gang and admitted taking part in the jel at Rowe's drug store Delaware city.
Special to The Bun Cleveland reports a four mile walking contest for women over 75 held after weather delays. Nine contestants began. the lead stayed tight between Mrs Sifan Dickhart, 79, and Mrs Maria Muviler, 78. Heat was intense. winner’s time recorded at one hour 65 minutes with both receiving print cakes.
The Erae Mena syndicate of Philadelphia has agreed with Tucker Anthony of Boston to build an inter urban line linking Indianapolis and Terre Haute. Significant work on right of way and surveys has already been completed.
In Omaha on April 14 a medical student, George F. Brown of Crawford Louisiana, attempted suicide by taking poison after being jilted for participating in vivisection of a cat. He spoke in delirium of a letter from a Craig Missouri woman who said she could not marry a man who killed an animal while alive.
Vague draft contract outlines elevated track work for Indiananaim lines. Friday submission by Indiananalis Southern Railway company specifies street crossings and span types to be used, with project scope and technical requirements noted.
The annual church business meeting at Tabernacle Presbyterian Eleventh and Meridian streets elected a session of W. Anderson John Chest nutt H. Simmems F. M. Strong R Ly Brown H Thornton F L H Nor Ayke and Vincent Carter as trustees.
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