15 Apr 1905
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1905
Page
1
A man died after a fall from a scaffold during cold wave conditions. The incident prompted emergency crews to respond in the midst of harsh winter weather impacting safety at construction sites. Despite the temperature drop across Indiana, authorities urged caution and proper protective measures to prevent further injuries in the ongoing cold spell.
A carpenter named James B. Cregg aged 41 fell while working on a two story frame dwelling near Raymond and Charles streets Saturday morning. Struck the ground head first, crushing the left side of his skull and breaking his neck. Warnings had been given earlier that he might fall. His body was taken to the city morgue. Survived by wife and daughter, employer and fellow workers spoke of his good character and devotion to family.
Judge Vinson Carter ruled the boulevard act constitutional, denying a temporary injunction sought by David Monroe. The suit challenged assessments on property owners for partial cost, but the circuit court and Board of Works had upheld reduced assessments, allowing the project to continue with arguments for a permanent injunction to come later.
Six voting machines from different firms were placed in the courthouse office on Friday. County commissioners demanded that firms wishing to bid for supplying machines to Marion County have samples on exhibition for inspection.
The article describes President Roosevelt planning a high country hunt with Mountain Lions and Grizzlies as the quarry. It details travel by train, stops at Glenwood and Newcastle, guides chosen to lead the party, and a ceremonial reception as the president prepares for the expedition in Colorado Springs.
A historic hospital ceremony honored three nurses and two graduates including Margaret Veen Ida Hayes and Louise Rath. The event featured president of the Board of Devadily and city health officials praising their dedication. ceremony followed by donor tributes and a farewell address from a former hospital superintendent.
President Roosevelt reached Glenwood Springs Saturday to begin a grizzly bear hunt. A citizens committee welcomed him as hundreds cheered. He gave a brief speech amid snowbound mountains, with hunting companions vouching his fearlessness for the perilous trip. Governor McDonald and P28. Stewart met the president at Arm e Gan, x. 1 M. Friday night and joined the train on the journey.
News from Scripps says no definite word on Rojestvensky's fleet yet but reports push toward Formosa where Japanese forces may await battle. Cardiff and Durham colliers reportedly bound for Admiral Rojestvensky with cargoes tied to Amoy and Poona overhaul notes amid a tense prelude to a potential great naval clash.
Thoma Tealix, referred to as a Toumanian, was fined $100 and costs by Police Judge Whallon after an arrest by Pa Trotman Giellix. The incident involved Tealix being found holding a revolver dangerously close to Giellix on a夜s night.
The formal opening of city parks Saturday began with a light snow shower. Custodians cleared snow from benches new to accommodate visitors but most were empty or wet. A few nature lovers braved the weather. bears at Riverride path appeared amused while others huddled in shelters.
Pereaiman Tilman stationed at Washington gd Meridiat textn was injured after a mishap described as unubsurable tare vriany. He perceived from duty, and Dale was ordered to appear in police court Monday morning for reckless driving.
First cases under the new smoke law faced police court on Saturday morning. Accused were George Falwell of the Denison hotel and Samuel O Dingan of the Polk Sanitary Milk company. Both defendants claimed to meet the ordinance’s requirements and pledged to comply if not. Inspector Ningt presented diagrams and pictures of smoke nuisances from two buildings. Police Judge Whatton postponed ruling to allow a thorough examination of the law.
Saturday morning Judge Prone issued an order ratifying an agreement made by Sidney Tremble, receiver for the United States breait court, for the maintenance of a crossing at Muncie involving the Central Indiana and Eastern and Big Four railways. The receiver’s power to execute the contract was noted in the order.
The Commercial Travelers association of fictions will hold a Sunday morning service at Broadway M. Fi church. Rev Worth al Dippy will speak on The Ride back of a Commercial traveler. All traveling men are invited to attend.
Special to The Sun reports a midnight blaze at Newby and Sniders novelty store in Frankfort Indiana caused extensive damage. Damage estimates run high with stock losses and $40,000 insured losses noted. injured person Robert Wilden reportedly fell on a staircase and was seriously hurt. Insurance coverage details list several named parties and amounts as a part of the loss claim.
Special to The Sun Albany N Y April 18 Gen John M Palmer longtime commander in chief of the GA RB died at his Albany home after a lengthy illness. He had served in prominent Civil War era roles and was recently honored for his service, with an official statement noting his contributions to the state.
A heavy snowfall across Nebraska Saturday morning freezes the state. With temperatures at low degrees, peaches and early plums are destroyed. In Washington, Halbert E. Paine, former Wisconsin representative, dies after a long illness.
United States district court case filed Saturday morning by Haver and David W O Haver of Rocks rifie against Simpson and Wilt JT Mallory of Weedersburg charging infringement on a patent related to subway construction.
A Friday night meeting of the membership committee of the Indiana club announced over a hundred new names added to the Foster register through the committee's efforts.
The forecast lists cooler conditions with fair skies at times. It notes possible frost and varying cloud cover across multiple cities including Bloomington Cambridge City Indianapolis Lafayette Vincennes and Washington with temperatures ranging around mid 80s in some areas and snow noted in a few locales.
Mrs. Mary A. Gant, 72, of 1041 Michigan Ave, died from heart failure on the eve of a planned family reunion. Six children survived, including Dr. C. H. Gant and Mrs. Nellie C. Lee of Chicago. Funeral held from her home, burial at Crown Hill Cemetery. She had lived in Indianapolis for years. husband Jesse Gant died five years ago. Local notice ends with an advertisement for National Repair Stamps.
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