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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1905

Page

3

Thelma Stone Is Liberated After Guilty Plea

Thelma Stone pleaded guilty in a criminal court to being an inmate of an illegal house and to submitting to an unlawful operation. Judge Fremont Alford suspended sentence on the second charge and fined her and costs on the illegal house charge. An aunt near Columbus, Indiana, pledged to provide a home, and Stone left the courthouse under court supervision, with guidance to avoid sin.

Fremont Alford Thelma Stone C. Pettijohn Alford Columbus Ind Wenin Iona Johnson Stone Irl

Hydrants Expanded as Irvington Receives City Protection

The Indianapolis Water Company reported to Fire Chief Coats that 46 new fire hydrants were placed in service at Irvington. City Engineer Jeup plans tests of the suburban water system to prove its adequacy. The hose wagon, held by the city, will be deployed once work is complete, signaling full protection beyond the old chemical equipment since Irvington’s incorporation.

Indianapolis Water Company Coats Irvington Jeup

Griffiths Sails May Fifth for England From New York

John L. Griffiths, recently appointed consul general to Liverpool, is in New York and plans to sail May fifth for England with Mrs. Griffiths. He will visit Washington en route home, and expects to assume duties in Liverpool soon after arrival. The Celtic reports his departure will shortly occur. Photographs show a photographer’s request for portraits. Few Orientals are to be deported this week, and Uncle Sam had their photos taken as a farewell remembrance.

John L. Griffiths Liverpool New York Washington Griffiths England Doc Bam Sam

Reverend Schweitzer to Lead Indianapolis Evangelical Church

Rev. F. G. Schweitzer preached his farewell sermon in Dayton Ohio and will shortly arrive in Indianapolis to assume charge of the Second Evangelical church. Rev Z Hwng of Bremen Indiana and Aames previously led the Dayton pastorate.

Indianapolis F. G. Schweitzer Evangelical Church Dayton Second Evangelical Church Z. Hwng Bremen Ind

Wanderer Identified as Mary Hanlon on South West Street

A woman found wandering Sunday night on South West Street by Capt. Boylan and Sergi Sundman has been identified as Mary Hanlon. Police say she is known to be addicted to morphine and may have prior minor offenses.

S. West St Boylan Sergi. Sundman Mary Hanlon Gregoire Raga Sho

Unclaimed Body Of Capt George Johnson In Indianapolis

The body of Capt George Johnson of Allegheny Pa remains unclaimed at Tutewller's morgue in Indianapolis after dying in a city hotel. Coroner Harry Tutewller seeks Johnson's relatives but none have been found. A telegram says Johnson's wife cannot pay for return or burial, while the father is reportedly wealthy but unreachable. a Grid Iron club association in Washington says Johnson is not known to the group.

George Johnson Allegheny Indianapolis Tutentler Harry Tutewller Johnson Allesheny Gridiron Club Washington City John &. Shriever

Warm contest for G A R commander in chief candidates

Washington April 17 A hot contest for the G A R commanderinchief position grows with Corporal Tanner of New York and Gen James R Carman of Indiana as leading contenders. Several other hopefuls may enter before the Denver encampment this summer. If Camahan and his followers stay close, Robert Brown of Zanesville Ohio may be pushed as a compromise candidate.

Scripps-M'Rae Press Associatio Washington Corporal Tanner New York Robert Brown Zanesville, C

Prisoner McCoy to be Returned After Release

Special to the UN reports in Anderson Indiana on April 17 that Timothy McCoy, after release from the northern prison on Tuesday, will be immediately arrested and returned to prison. Judge McClure will sentence him to two to four years for grand larceny. McVey, called the king of boxcar thieves, has served seven prior sentences.

Anderson Ind Timothy McCoy McClure McVey

Democrats Must Pay Judgment Over Supplies

A suit by the Remington typewriter company against the Democratic cenacomme resulted in a judgment for $17 by Justice Nickerson. The amount covers supplies used during the last campaign in one village.

Democratic Cenacomme Remington ‘Typewriter Company Nickerson

Out in the State Ledger of Deaths and Disasters

A compiled local list reports Walter Ray, 16, fatally injuring Wallace Thorpe with a shotgun mishap near Grandview. Other items note a Wallace Thorntown man wandering insane near Darlington, Miss Florence Corwin, 17, badly burned in a natural gas explosion, Mrs. James McKinney burned after mistaking carb acid for wine, and George Schneider likely fatally shooting George Harris in Hanover. Banking opens in Fairmount with John Flanagan as president. A burglar shot Policeman Freeland in Kokomo. Judge Glephen Neal in critical condition. Rev. F. M. Hucktoboresh conducts zeal against vice. Fortyt thousand dollars approved for a new admin building at the Mooresville college. George Patterson, 4, dies by swallowing poison in Muncie. Fire destroys the American Widow Ginon factory at Farmount. Shepson house in Marion burns, 45,000 dollars in losses. Ralph Hrawn robbed in Auburn. a Marian pantomobile collision injures Charles Burkheiser and two children, driver missing.

Pilgrims Drown After Sinking On Mecca Voyage

Scripps-McRae Press Association reports a boat sinking near Penis on April 17 as pilgrims returning from Mecca were being ferried from a regiment to the shore. Seventeen passengers were lost when one boat went down in rough waters. In a separate note, Captain James A Rider of St James Episcopal Church killed himself in the church after rebukes for intemperance, prompting a prayer for his temperate soul.

Scripps-M'Rre Press Association Penis Mecca Tost ST. Louis James A. Rider St. James Episcopal Church Edmand Duckworth

Briggs 18 Acquitted By Naval Court Martial

Commander John B. Briggs of the U S N was acquitted by a naval court martial. He commanded the cruiser Baltimore which grounded in the Straits of Malacca about six months ago.

Briggs Acripps-Arae Press Association Manila John B. Briggs Baltimore Straits of Malacca

City Record For A Day Births And Deaths

City births list numerous names with parentage and addresses including W Morris, Sen ate, Tucker, Rosacrest, Oxford Street, and Vermont bay. Deaths note Maria Hhnble, Laura Kelso, Benjamin Grove, Alice Wise, John Metzger among others with ages and causes listed. building permits for homes at Dearborn, Bellefontains, Keystone, and Twenty first Street, with values and owners.

Maria Hhnble Kenwood Laura F. Kelso W. Washington Benjamin Grove Paria Jeff Springsteen City Hospital Alice Wise W. Morris John Metzger Minerva Harriet L. Kincaid Josephine Cordelia Thompking Kit Minerva Typpard J. William Treary Hudson Southport

Army Officers Accused In High Profile Divorce Case

Scripps-Call Bar Press Association Wooster April 1 The divorce suit of Maj. Elnore F Taggart United States Army against Mrs Grace Viola Culver comes up for trial this week The case has stirred army society with gossip Taggart fled a petition claiming he was unfit to care for their two boys and accused her of neglect and indiscreet conduct without naming others Mrs Taggart in reply alleged cruelty including a broken jaw drunkenness and infidelity She has amended pleadings and claims she has word from two officers who will testify on her behalf She has been living here with her two sons for several months

Scripps-Ac Bar Press Association Wooster Elnore F. Taggart United States Army Mra Grace Viola Culver Taggart Army McTaggart Bross

Couple Arrested in Capitol Hotel Raid Face Perjury Claim

A man and woman, who gave names to Mr and Mrs James Smith of St Louis, were arrested in a Capitol hotel raid Saturday night by Sergt Pawiselt and Patrolmen transoing wnd Lund. They appeared in police court Monday. Judge Whallon said one committed perjury, and both were discharged. The woman claimed residence at 235 Pride Street, St Louis, and the man at 1644 Olive Street, St Louis, with uncertain marriage details and far apart homes.

James Smith St. Louis Capitol Hotel Serxt Pawiselt Wnd Lund Whallon Prie St St. Lows Olive At Aly Fe

Alleged loiterer James Ruley arrested for loitering near saloon

James Ruley, 18, a laborer living at 1505 N Capitol Ave, was arrested Monday morning by Detectives Manning and Simon and charged with loitering. Police say he has loitered at Harry Perk's saloon where stolen goods were found and has been seen often around the barrel houses on the West side.

James Ruley Uving N. Capitolave Manning Simon Harry Perk

Wheat Declines as Market Opens Irregular

WHEAT DECLINES A STRONG TONE I SLUMP IN. opening May wheat irregular and unsettled, closing firmer. corn and oats lower with mixed grain prices. pork, lard, and hogs show varying shifts. New York stock market opens strong with rail and steel gains amid broad rhythm of trading.

Scripps RAE Press Association Chicago Saisteasse Onis Weke Ste. Oate

City signs contract to elevate Indianapolis Southern tracks

The contract with the Illinois Central Railway for elevating tracks in Indianapolis was signed by the Board of Works and referred to the city council for examination. Judge Joshua Jump and Finley McNutt, noted Terre Haute attorney, were admitted to the Marion county bar. Charles R. Moore, a Worthington grocer, filed for bankruptcy with assets of 4,250 and liabilities of 54,506.07.

Tiinois Central Railway Company Indianapolis Southern Railroad Indianapolis Board of Works Joshua Jump Finley McNutt Terre Haute Marion County Mr. Leathers Charles R. Moore Worthington, Inq

Cincinnati Live Stock Market Report April 17

Cincinnati live stock market summary shows cattle steady with varying prices for different grades. Hogs receipts noted with price range around 3 dollars, sheep and lambs receipts small with best spring lambs around eight dollars per hundredweight.

Louis ST. Louis Chicago Tuenmlay Cincinnati James

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