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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1905

Page

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Togo Strikes a Blow in War Game as Russian Fleet Fights Fuel Shortage

Scripps Brae Press reports Admiral Togo harassing the Russian fleet off Cochin China. Japanese skirmishers reportedly capture many of Admiral Rojestvensky's colliery ships, threatening fuel for the Russian ships. Analysts say this could tilt naval balance in favor of Japan as fuel becomes critical for transoceanic operations.

Scripps-Brae Press. Association London Togo Saigon Cochin China Dmwal Rojestvensky Tago Lloyds Singapore Devawongse

Bancroft Trial Continued Over Medical Practice Charge

The trial of A. A. Bancroft on alleged practicing medicine without a license, moved by the State Board of Medical Registration, is adjourned to next Wednesday. Senator Martin Hugg remains Bancroft's attorney. Bancroft, an assistant to LG Cooper, is tied to a medicine sale at an Indianapolis drugstore.

A. A. Bancroft State Board of Medical Registration Martin Hugg Bancroft Cooper Apolis

Logscon Fights Franchise Change At City Council Meeting

At a Monday council session Logsdon and real dealers oppose modifications to the Indianapolis Southern Railway franchise now owned by Minors Central line. They warn shortening the route to Bloomington would raise coal transport prices and grant the railroad excessive rates, challenging the amended franchise approved by the Board of Public Works.

Indianapolis Southern Railway Company D. M. Parry Central Line Board of Public Works I. D. Logsdon Bloomfield Indianapolis Swiss City Bloomington Inianapolis Southern Company Indiana, Field Coul Fnols Central Spor Bloomieté

Fraud Order Backs Ubero Plantation and Consolditrat 1heen

The U S Post Office issued a fraud order against the Ubero Plantation Company and the Consolidated Heen in Indiana. The case alleges get rich quick schemes offering Mexican property investments. Postmaster Hibbard ordered return of all unopened letters to the companies. Judge Vinson Carter presided over the hearing. Union Trust probes Abern Company books. Local investors in Ubero Plantation fears surround the affair.

the Post Office Department Ubero Plantation Company Ecripps-Mrae Press Association Washington Postotnce Department Ubero Miuitathen Company Consolditrat 1Heen Bath of Hodson Hibbard Bow Ans Vinson Carter Aupetior Court No Union Trust Company Issnow Abern Company Nardyke Mexico Bamberger Indianapolia Boston Indianapolis Veetura Ubero

Local Ubero Plantation Firm Seeks Clear Of Buxton Links

Stockholders of Ubero Plantation in Indianan olla dispute any ties to Buxton concerns. Loganport broker William D. Owe is cited as a leading factor in alphe rombanlon. Dicero Plantation’s status shows as receiver handled by Union L. company with Attorney Raph Bandera in Cleari wes. Public notices mix in unrelated ad copy for medicines and key services.

Ubero Plantation Company Boston Indiananolla Aesort Buxton William D. Owe Loganport Alpherombanlon Dicero Plantation Company Union L.compayy Am Raph Bandera Cleari Wes

Good Things in Today's Sun Headlines Summary

The Sun highlights feature items across pages from Page 2 to Page 8 including Nan Patterson analysis by Dr. Washington Gladden on page 4, an editorial on page 4, an evening story on page 5, Kaiser stories on page 5, a Boer War forgery jail term on page 6, chicken-raising tips on page 8, and boxing notes on page 7.

Dr. Washington Gladden

Verdict Finds Man Died By Own Action Near Cumberland

Coroner Tutewiler ruled September Amithey died by suicide three weeks after a mysterious death near Cumberland. He held the evidence showed despondency. Coroner Farrell will agree and send written records to Hancock county. the death occurred at Mrs. Rose Killey’s home, with jurisdiction contested as the boy was brought to Marion county.

Tutewiler Amithey Cumberland Hymaw Yolver Smithey Farrell Hancock County Tulewller Rose Killey Tutewtier Marion County

Wheeler seeks divorce after arrest for desertion and alleged home intrusion

Mary A. Wheeler files for divorce from James A. Wheeler claiming he was convicted in police court of desertion and then attempted to compel her to leave their home in revenge. The filing outlines grounds for dissolution and details the couple's marital dispute.

Mary A. Wheeler Janes A. Wheeler

Samuel Morgan Wins Judgment Against Life Insurance Company

In a poker court proceeding Samuel Morgan received a judgment for 94 dollars against the Fidelity Life Insurance Company on a policy matter.

Samuel Morgan Agath Fidential Life Insurance Company

Anti Cigarette Law Now Threatened By Big Tobacco Trust

Henry Owen argues the cigarette smoking act harms the average man by reducing energy and inducing a craving. Local dealers report obeying the new Indiana law as mail orders threaten enforcement, while police await guidance on whom to arrest. The piece cites Attorney General Hadley and Governor proclamations as the law shifts, with dealers reshaping displays and prices in anticipation.

BIG Tobacco Trust Henry Owen Tobacco Trust Indiana C. Hadley Hadley Breauer Hailey United Polke Kruger Capt Sty-land Ast General Assembly

Badly Hurt in Fight Leads to warrant for Langley

A warrant was issued Sunday morning for Floyd Langley of 183 Barth avenue who was in a fight Sunday night in Henry Wachtel's saloon Shelby. Langley was badly injured with a split right ear and a deep cut on the cheek. He remained conscious for a time. Hull and Shine arrested other participants and Langley was taken home. Wachtel was arrested for violating the Nicholson law. All three cases were continued in police court until next Wednesday.

Floyd Langle Barth Henry Wachtel Shelby Langley Builly Hull and Shine Herman Wargenburg Wachtel

Wild Scenes at Mansur Hall End in Arrests and Fines

Lively late Saturday at Mansur hall ended with Hieyelemen Shing and Alberts at the door arresting Goldie Dresale a damestie living at 579 Beville avenue on charges by Vergie Johnson tied to earlier raid on Lee Dillon's joint. The dresser was discharged to police court Monday. A later melee led to Glenn Gross and Walter Haines being arrested with Biryelemen Morgan and Samuely, each fined and assessed costs.

Mansur Hall Hieyelemen Shing Alberts Goldie Dresale Beville-ave Vergie Johnson Lee Dillon Optim Dresser Gu Glenn Gross GM EK Georgia Walter Haines Biryelemen Morgan Samuely Young Ten

Chilled fruit buds damaged by severe cold across Indiana

The Indiana fruit crop suffered heavy early cold damage with reports from many areas noting freezing of buds and hard frosts. Horticulturists question how any fruits escaped injury while Weatherman Blythe notes the cold was sufficient to affect buds. Judge George J.W. Studiy is reported off chapter in Orleans as acting in a local matter.

Indiana Alate Blythe B. H. Lockward George JW Studiy Orleans

Wife Sues for Divorce Over Barn Sleeping With Cattle

Louisa Bernhardt, after two years of dairy work and supporting herself, files for divorce from George Bernhardt. She alleges he abused her, drove her from the house, and forced her to sleep in the barn with the cattle. They own five lots in the city valued around 36,000 and a farm valued at 16,000. She seeks a reasonable share of the property.

Louisa Bernhardt George Bernhardt Housa Bernhardt Thia City Ia Vale

Opposition stops Clifton clerk election on Monday

Unlooked for opposition to Gov. Hanly's plan to elect Thomas Clifton of Covington as clerk of the Printing Board delayed the vote after a Monday session. Despite support from Clifton backers, the board adjourned without a choice, and later sessions failed to reach a decision as factions split between Clifton and an Indianapolis candidate, Litton.

Hanly Thomas Clifton Covington Thomas Carter Printing Board Flaim Tne Vad Manda Clifton Tse Supreme Court Reif Clifton Earl Qoy Manly Snerrick Indianapolis Clfton

Santa Fe fast match wreck attempt report

Kas.-An unsuccessful attempt was made to wreck the Santa Fe fast match. Ties had been placed on the tract. Wheeling Va.-John Spanaer, a Hrnker on picket gully at Whitaker's Ill, was perhaps fatally wounded by three nox ion men. Mount Vernon U-Prof. John Washburn, president of Ewingeater, dropped dead. St. Louis-Detective James Tries, asdext detective in the city, died Monday.

Emporla. Kas Santa Fe Wheeling W. Va John Spanaer Whitaker Mount Vernon John Washburn Ewingeater ST. Louis James Tries

Weather forecast scattered with chilly periods

The forecast notes a mix of cloudy and clear conditions across Indiana locations with Monday and Tuesday trend toward warmer temperatures. Readers see scattered clouds in Bloomington and Lafayette with readings in the upper 30s to mid 40s, and clear spells reported in Washington. Local ads mention tailor services, barber shop, home painting, and a phone contact.

Worseau Indiana Auburn Bloomington Cahimbus Lafayette Logansport Blarion Vannecennes Washington

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