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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1905

Page

2

Hypnotic Influence Tied to Theft Case at Trial

Miss June Elliott claims hypnotic commands from Frank J. Davis, alleged to control her actions as she stole. Davis, jailed on aiding Elliott’s thefts, faces grand jury examination. Elliott seeks custody and a chance to prove she can care for her child after the Board of Children's Guardians took custody.

Frank J. Davis Miss June Elliott Davis Miss Elliott Case Chearing Misa Bluci Board of Children's Guardians Shelbyville

Chadwick Art Works Curio Exhibit In New York

Mrs Cassie L Chadwick’s art collection of over two thousand pieces arrives in New York from Cleveland via a United States bankruptcy receiver. The Knickerbocker galleries will host the Chadwick curios exhibition once transformed into a show place, with the collection reportedly sold for 35000.

Chadwick New York Cassie Curion

New Marriage License Law Goes Into Effect

The new marriage license law began Monday with Marion County Clerk William E. Davis noting licenses can be issued without delay once the law takes effect. He warned the process will be more demanding as applicants must answer many questions truthfully, and two witnesses may be required for each answer. Fees and form colors are posted, and enforcement could involve appellate court if couples refuse to comply.

William E. Davis Marion County Davin Effenlt Court Womtn

No Special Stamp for Celebrations, Says Post Office

Washington dispatch reports the post office department rejecting special postage stamps for events such as Portland exposition. Deputy Postmaster General Madden cites unpopularity of special series and the large unsold commemoratives as the reason.

Washington Post Office Department Tolley Portland Madden Sa

Nan Patterson On Trial For Third Time In New York

Nan Patterson, the Florida born actress, stood in General Sessions court for a third trial as Recorder Gait presided. The crowd gathered early, witnesses were sworn, and the defense sought return of letters. Patterson declared her innocence and expected acquittal despite a hard fight for life.

Florodora Marlen Pew New York Nan Purtterson Gait Court of General Sessions Phe Acunitts Atx Cuntieuon J. Aborgie Beith Mid Hyman Stern Brith Newanny Nowltt Anil Recorder Golf Miss. Pathipapa Priseners Snr Man Patterson Florodra

Fragmented verse on a girl and prosecutor scene

The readable lines describe a girl facing a prosecuting attorney whose harsh words provoke visible emotion. The text mentions Nan Patterson and a dramatic facial expression described as pink and white cheeks, tears dabbed by a lace handkerchief, and a moment of intense scrutiny by the attorney.

Rand Minnion Crocotti Nan Patterson Ead

Grape-Nuts Promises Cure for Digestive Ailments

A Missouri editor attributes relief from septic appendicitis to Grape-Nuts, claiming the cereal supplies ready sugar for immediate digestion and replaces bread with a starch form changed during manufacture. The testimonial asserts lasting health improvements after months of use, with Postum Co. Battle Creek cited.

Missouri Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wuasen

Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Promises New Life and Strength

An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills as a life restoring tonic. It claims to cleanse the blood improve complexion and bring age strength and animation. It urges consumers to accept no substitute and asserts Hood's makes good on its promises.

Hood

Nan Patterson Hair and Look in Court Portrait

A dispatch describes Nan Patterson’s appearance and demeanor in prison, noting her hair, penciled brows, and expression while suggesting public fascination with her accused murder case. It contrasts her current hair condition with earlier days and references observers like a hairdresser and Father Combs.

Hal Nan Nan Patterson

Dynamite Found Buried Near House in Ridgefield

A rider at a sin mentions dynamite wicks found half buried in a yard near a Newite jae. Two whiskey flasks were also recovered. Police, including Meyelennen Mull and Rhine, are questioning a resident who has lived at the house since late Kridn.

Meyelennen Mull Rhine

Local merchants tout goods as sales and services

An OCR fragment lists several Springfield area businesses and offers. Menion includes Kilbourne promising free marriage ceremony for subscribers, shoe stores offering rebates and stamps, a fish company advertisement, a photo studio, and an electric light studio. The ad collage promotes products, services, and discounts with National Rebate Stamps.

Soothing Teething Remedy and Travel Ad Promos

An old nurse advertises a teething remedy claiming soothing gums curing diarrhea. The piece then shifts to travel promotions for Pacific Coast routes from Chicago with excursions to Portland San Francisco Los Angeles and other West Coast cities. Includes pricing and agent contact details for ticket sales and travel brochures.

Mra Winslows Wulf & Dottie Pacific Coast Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle Victoria Vancouver Union Pacific Northwestern Francisco Stampa AM Addreas N. Ms. Breexs Gen'l Agt Wakaul Streat Cincinnati Ohio

Dry Sunday in St. Louis shuts shops tightly

Special to the Bun reports a strict Sunday closing in St. Louis on April 17. The city experienced an unusually quiet day with no enlivening activity as many shops stayed shut and streets were markedly subdued.

ST. Louis BT. Louis St Louis

Transit schedule fragment shows city stops and times

The fragment lists Shelbyville and Five Points bus stops including Acton Park Acton Brookfield London Fairland and Shelbyville with multiple departure times. It notes express service with two daily trips except Sundays, and shows departure times from Indianapolis at 7:40 a.m. and 2:50 a.m. plus Shelbyville departures at 5:27 a.m. from the depot at the power house.

Shelbyville Five Points New Nether Acton Park Acton Brookfield London Fairland Jenne Indianapolis Indianapolis Georgia

Trains Schedule for Indianapolis and Western Traction

The Indianapolis and North Western Traction Co presents a timetable with limited and local trains to Lafayette Crawfordsville and Greenfield routes. Through fast trains to Crawfordsville depart at 6 10 am 8 4 0 am 1 00 am 6 5 am. local trains run hourly until 7 09 pm and 9 00 pm. Connecting services link to St Louis via Frankfort Clover Leaf and Western divisions. Greenfield line covers Knightstown Dublin Cambridge City Richmond and Columbus among others. Calls for information to agents at Traction Terminal Station and regional offices.

Indiana Union Traction Company Lim Muncie-Indianapolie Division Traluz Itave Indienapolia Indianap-Lie-Loo'nbery Idiana Northern Traction Co Peru Logansport Indianapolis Western Traction CO Lafayette Way Crawfordsville Lebanon Frankfort Crawfordaville Jeaven Indianapolle St Louia Wovita Norvel Geol Agt Eyc. Reynolds Genk Magr Eastern Ey. Co Greenfield Line Greenfield Knightatown Dunrelth Dublis Cambridge City Richmond Ind Daytona Springfeld Columbus Zaneaville Cincinhadl Lima Air Point Ohio Dayton Chien Inava Greensicia Arttve LA W Maryland-wt Hed Bm Columbus & Sout-arn Traction Co Imterarban Southport Greenwood Whiteland Franklin Ami Fdinbure Taylorsville Columbu Amrst Algo AL Bun Polnta Delawa Virgiliane Georgia

Elopers Nabbed After Long Ran In Dugout

SPECIAL TO THE SUNY GUYMON reports April 17 Charles Meggingon was taken to Meter county Jail charged with deserting his wife and three children while fleeing with Ming Leaste Crumley a Guymon high school member and teacher. A daylong search led to the discovery of the elopers hiding in a dugout wheat owner Charles Stewart was arrested to ring them and held under guard.

Elopers Suny Guymon Charles Meggingon Meter County

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