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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1905
Page
2
A Columbus Indiana burglary report states intruders blew open a safe at a residence near Waymanavilla early Friday, causing sofa damage and looting cash and checks. Police investigation underway.
Caleb Powers, under a death sentence for complicity in Governor William Goebel's murder, received a visit in Louisville on Thursday from former Illinois Governor Yates who has volunteered to aid in his defense. Former New York Governor Black accompanies Yates as counsel. Powers has been confined for nearly six years.
The Indianapoly Reserves defeated Rushville Thursday in a close cine game. Players McCard Morgan Mor gan Lash Masulng were noted for strong performances as Reserves edged Rushville.
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee suffered a severe stroke while traveling from Boston to Washington. He was treated by Surgeon General O'Reilly, taken to Emergency then Province hospital, with paralysis reported in most parts of his body and grave condition. Reports also note financial details from the Potter family case and the institution's debts, likely under depositors.
Fragmented city record lists births including Charing O and Adchude Hoemier and Stella Creevy, with numerous names and places. Deaths include William J. Wilson and Mohaughlin, plus Franklin GQ Newcom and Mary Marret Smith Metonguil. Marriages noted for Levin Lauden and Willie Robinson and others, with several pairs and locations.
A list of building permits reported, naming applicants such as George Mills at 232 Blake and W Peters for a cottage at 2002 Lawrence, plus additions, remodels and repairs. Entries include Pierson at 413 N Delaware, Fann August Wacks cottage, Parry SAdriectus Co at Henry 316,060, Woolen remodel Forty-eighth, Gonse double house 26,700, Schoemacher repairs Eleventh 41,000, Fagar repairs 461 W Washington FC, Hoffmyer Addison Newtmnd 100, McCullough repairs MOLI, Lota Fyre, and other various projects.
W E Ray discusses speculative grain corners and why banks, brokers, and merchants get drawn into big bets. He explains the lure of profits, dangers of debt, and how rust and weather spur dramatic market swings, ending with warnings against corner manipulation and fraud.
By the return of the Board at Public Safety, Thursday night, the Indianapolis detective force was reshuffled. Detectives will become police sergeants, with Capt. Kinney to be known under the new policing name, and salaries unchanged. The reform mirrors a statewide move, aiming to reassign detectives to sergeant roles while retaining pension ties and avoiding mass discharge.
A shed burned in the seat of William Powers on 1180 See s at Wan road area Friday morning. Fire crews reported the damage minimal with no injuries. investigation pending to determine cause and origin.
The Indiana State Teachers association History section meets in the Claypool hotel pilot room Friday afternoon. Prof Henry K E Bourne of Western Reserve University will discuss the service rendered to other arts by the study of ivory. George B Coutman of Indianapolis speaks Friday night on the early newspapers of Indiana. Addison C Harrin, former envoy to Austria, will give a short glimpse at ancient history. An informal dinner is set for 6 Friday before the evening session. The proceedings close Saturday planning.
The Supreme Avarmby Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias announce their sixth biannual convention at Denison hotel on May 25. The assembly includes Supreme Chancellor Charles E. Shiveley of Richmond Maj Gen J R Carnahan Adjutant George W Powell, and brigade commanders. The gathering will hear reports and decide actions on the organization's work features.
A plan to erect a twelve story stone structure in Massachusetts at the corner of Betacave and Pennsylvania Street is announced by the Gram Lodge of Indiana K of P. Bids for construction will be invited within days. The present building on that site has been torn down. Officials estimate the new building will cost about 100 000 dollars and will be among the finest K of P structures in the United States.
Mary C Slaughter of Bowling Green and James C Murrell of Fort Mackenzie Wyoming wed by Western Union telegraph with 4 minutes at each end. Murrell a Tenth Cavalry quartermaster sergeant heads to the Philippines in a few days for about three years. The bride kept the ceremony in Bowling Green, drawing many curious onlookers while the groom planned the fort visit.
A New Castle message says President Roosevelt was attacked by mountain fever and illness Thursday and returned to camp for medicine. Officials say the fever is not serious, yet he will cut short the chase and head home May 4, with Chicago and Denver remaining as stops. Secretary Loeb and aides kept busy explaining the change, amid talks of state affairs including the Venezuelan embargo.
Chicago April 2 Alderman Ruxton prepares a city ordinance to end the banishment of children from flat buildings. The measure would bar families with children from residences and building owners face fines from 5 to 100 dollars for admitting them.
Virgil Wilson, charged with attempting to murder and rob Alias Guthrie and his wife, was arraigned Friday in Bedford Indiana. The case was continued until May 4 due to the serious condition of the victim who remains unable to testify.
Rail news reports contracts for the Indiana Harbor railroad are closed and construction will start immediately on the new Manville cutoff from Danville Indiana to Chicago. The Pennsylvania company plans a freight facility in Louisville with a 70 000 offer and mileage books at Union Station remain high. Big Four seeks to expand Columbus Ohio yards and a freight station, Chicago Eastern has ordered three Baldwin engines, and an old Tennessee street railway powerhouse near Union tracks is being demolished.
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