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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1905

Page

2

Safe Blower Breaks Jail To Reunite With Pal

Andrew Cunningham, the pet of Earl Trainor, escaped from the LaCrosse jail Wednesday night with a heavy chisel, tunneling through a stone block to an air shaft. Trainor, a fellow inmate and post office robber, followed by escaping July 31, using a rope from his cell to reach the ground. Both men had been under tight guard after earlier attempts and are linked to a gang of capable breakmen.

Wun Andrew Gunningham Earl ‘Reiner Cunningham Earl Trainor James Crane Braddard Wis Trainor Towner Gell Cunnningham Holley Fraser Pir Benrath Haugen Har Traigar Tramer Scotiaburg Ind Stoddard le Crosne Elaver Fiteel Holt

Train Hits Street Car In Cincinnati Wreck

Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern train No. 3 collided with a Winton Place street car at Mitchell Ave crossing in Cincinnati on a Wednesday evening. Three dead, nine injured among 12 car passengers. Engineer Spaulding, foreman Gallivan among those trapped. Gate tender Som Driscoll blamed for signaling error. Local rescue teams assisted as locomotive overturned, trees torn down, and debris scattered.

Cincinnati Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Ayer New York St. Louis Winton Place Street Robert Johnson Smith Wilhelm Tueting, Jr Carpenter al Stan Ritz Bewe Spaulding William B. Gullion Wibur Mnneh Robert Gilmore Clemens Malwh Mra. F. F. Warner A. H. Nugent Frank W. Lindstey Waldo Flyer Robert Smith Alf Tueting Heath B. Spaulding Hia Fe Yooky" Spaulding Td Brown William Galliven Brown Ancine Chester Park William Gabivan

Desertion at Fort Snelling Stirs Army Heads

A large group of privates deserted Fort Snelling after Aug 1, avoiding manual labor tied to land work for a nearby project. Reported by army headquarters on Wednesday, the deserters left quietly and have not yet been apprehended. The move stemmed from fatigue with labor and heat under new grading duties.

Mini Fort Snelling Army Htig

War on milkmen arrests dairy sellers for impure milk

Seventeen dairymen and grocers were arrested here on Wednesday accused of selling impure milk. The special report from Cincinnati notes the crackdown as part of a broader public health effort.

CN4 Cincinnati Wednesias

Cupid 3 Balked At Clerk Over Wed Licenses

A county clerk refuses wedding licenses after notices warn against underage marriages. Mothers request not to issue licenses to Whee Adams and Grace Fleming and to cancel if already issued. Notices also urge against John Witbus and Joseph Reichardt with Ada Finkbinder, Mamie Caldwell, and others, claiming ages below legal limits.

Whee Adams Grace Blanche Fleming Broncaiis John H. Witbus Caile Riage Wiebus Lafayette Amit Vahling Edward J. Vahling A. Reichardt Terre Haute Joseph E. Reichardt Ada Finkbinder RM Caldwell Sidney Mamie Caldwell Frederick Caleb Ward Jamen Callahan

Smoke anger at Robinsons circus in Indiana

In Shelbyville Indiana a protest rose over manager Robinsons tobacco ban under Indiana anti smoking law. Circus workers faced contract constraints but demanded freedom to smoke. A council meeting led to sending a plea to Governor Hanly asking protection for smokers. Chief Iron Bird led the group awaiting the governors reply.

SUNJ Shelbyville Ind Ang. Ly Robinson's Circus Rebinson Indiana Mg. Ad Apeecher Gov. Hanly J. Frank Hanly Indianapolia Ing Iron Bird Groupe

Prisoner Hangs Self in Woodstock Case

Columbus Bowen hanged himself in the penitentiary guarding a case tied to E. B. Klandish, once mayor of Woodstock, who served three years for perjury. The incidents stem from the murder of Woodstock merchant Witber Latimer last summer.

Scripps-Saae Press Association Urbana Columbus Bowen Pethere Bowen E. B. Klandish Woodstock Witber Lat- Aimer

Lion attack injures man in Clarksville

Special to the Bun reports Charles Duncan was seriously injured in Clarksville Tennessee when a lion mauled him after he fell on Wednesday. Attendants used ropes to restrain the animal before rescuing Duncan. He remains in serious condition.

Clarksville Tenn Trainey Charles Duncan Tiuncan

Councilmen Meet With Bookwalter On Gas Ordinance

At a Republican city committee meeting in the State Life building Charles A Bookwalter led councilmen to express support for a gas franchise measure. Mayor Hohemanax invited council members and others to discuss the ordinance Thursday afternoon with Cerra Labor union representatives present for the franchise.

Charles A. Bookwalter Republican City Committee State Life Building Bookwalter John W. Hohemanax

Wed In A Hurry At Lone Court House Ceremony

Ephraim Derton and Dairy Maye wed after a rushed process under new marriage laws. Porton and Ella Abrams witnessed as Squire Sheppard prepared licenses, while couple recalled a brief courtship at a restaurant. Maye quips about a keg of beer and cigars for the crowd as they hurry home.

Ephraim Derton Old Mrn Dairy May Dorian Porton Ella Abrams Squire Sheppard Mire Tan Ala Derran Mayne Mra Dorion

City News Notes and Local Events From Riverside Park to Wreck

Edward Raub opens Unity pending headquarters for Reach Hourman Democrats. Indianapally Military band to perform Thursday at Riverside Park. A Madison County probate case distributes Margaretha Sedensticker estate among children. Board of Trade plans for Meridian Ohio building move forward. Republican club to meet at 627 Biate Ave. J M & I passenger train derailment near Beit Junction causes hour interruption. no injuries reported and service resumed by 12:30 a.m.

Edward Raub Democratic Party Unity Pending RRR Hoard of Trade Alte Meridian Ohio Sts Board of Trade J. Mf Loutaville Beit Tha Union Cajlen

Open Shop at Wood-Weaver Printing Plant After Walkout

Union printers walk out at Wood-Weaver Printing causing the plant to operate as an open shop. John F. Wood pledges to pay union scale for skilled work regardless of card status. Dispute centers on Laban T. Wood acting as foreman and past competency issues, with the company discussing superintendent duties and temporary inconvenience expected for a few days.

Wood-Weaver Printing Company Juietype TRO John F. Wood Witt Tinatype Ean Eliikers Wood-Weaver Company Wood Laban T. Wood Meynion Thireday Tab Seoma Charles SteRee Typographical Union Sonution Uit

Golf and Religion Mix in New Sect Golfinte

Scripps M Irr Press report from Iowa Falls notes Rev George Cady, a leading Congregational divine, has founded a sect called shrigtan Golfinte. The group plans golf as a religious element and claims its members will play without profanity. Dr Cady, an enthusiastic golfer, hopes to persuade others to drop profane language on the links.

Scripps-M'Rae Press Association Iowa Falls Aue Saul

Malta-Vita Promises Health Through Whole Wheat Malt

Maltase claims Malta-Vita provides all essential nutritive elements from wheat, steamed and mixed with malt extract to aid digestion. Mrs Valley Regan testifies her husband recovered from indigestion and nervousness after using Malta-Vita, praising its appetite, energy, and versatility as a breakfast or dessert staple. All grocers offer it.

Maita-Vite Mrs. Valley LLC Regan UTN Church Street Hock Ford

Bullet in floor at Bankert home bleeds into case

In Rushville ind coroner inquest into Norman Cook killing evidence shows he slept on a bed in the Bankert home and was shot there blood on quilts pillows carpet and a bullet found in the floor Mrs Bankert invited him that afternoon and Cook reported to have spent the morning at the Bankert home Servant Sadie Smay testified to hearing two shots and seeing Bankert disarm his wife later Read her letters from Sadie Smay and Badie Biayalec who recalled Cook at the Bankert home days before the death with Cook drinking and tension over his presence in the lower hallway after dinner

Rushville Ind Norman Cook Wesley Bankert Cook Claude Walker Mankert Bankert’s Sadie Smay Bankert Cully Badie Biayalec Cenka Mra Bankert Benkert Mra. Bankert Mish Smay Mre. Bankert

Drive Out the Huns Threat Sparks Turmoil

A mob drove from quarters two or more Hungarians brought to work at the American Car and Foundry plant in Huntington West Virginia. The crowd warned them to leave and the men departed.

Scripfs-Strae Press Association Huntington W. Va American Car and Foundry Company

Miner Held Responsible for Lake Shore Disaster

Coroner in Cleveland finds Operator W F Miner of Menta station responsible for the Lake Shore flyer accident that occurred in June when a switch was left open, causing 19 lives to be lost. The verdict assigns blame to the operator for the deadly derailment.

Miner Scripps-M'Ark Press Absociat Cleveland Cuyahoga County Ms Verdict W. F. Miner Menta Station Lake Shore Flyer

Policing Fatal Shootings and Odd Machinery Ads

BCRIPPS-M RRE PRESS ABSOCIALLON reports that Passmore was shot and killed by night policeman E. Elam after resisting arrest. Elam was critically wounded by a first shot to the shoulder and a second in the stomach, with his condition described as critical. The issue also contains ad snippets for Bird’s Eye Matches, a nurse service, and a Lake Superior travel offer detailing through Pullman routes and circuit tours from Chicago.

Bcripps-M Rre Press Absociallon Plart Cky Fla K. B. Passmore E. Elam Polliceman Passmore Elam

New Homes in the West Offer Bright Prospects

Round-trip Homeseekers' Tickets on sale monthly at low rates. Farmers, mechanics, and merchants prosperous. Free booklets maps and information available from W B Kolakern P Z ML C aN W Ry Chicago TM.

Uckete Anlelat W. B. Kolakern P. Z. ML Chicago

Pacific Northwest Exposition Booklet Offered by C N W

A newly issued illustrated booklet from the Chicago and North Western Railway highlights the Pacific Northwest beauty, resources, and rapid growth. It promises a complete presentation and mentions an excursion link and personal tours from Chicago to the region. Send four cents and a stamped address to obtain details from M. Chicago.

Pacific Northwest Chicago & Northwastern WY Chicago

Swindle Ring Targets Americans in Spanish Scam

A bogus priest using the alias Don Friboll poses as a missionary in Spain and entices Americans to send money for a supposed trip of “Little Mary.” The scheme bills weekly payments and keeps victims tied to a fake charitable cause. Edward B. Murphy, a noted druggist, received a letter but alerted authorities. Col. Collier in Madrid opened an inquiry into the fraud.

U N Columbus John Ete Spain Don Friboll Torrane United States Edward Murphy Collier Miadrea

Windstorm Tragedy Strikes Mia Albers Family

Special to Tre and BT reports a child crushed by a falling limb during a severe windstorm in the city. A hard year old baby by her side escaped unharmed while Mia Albers Carl ton, 3, Venicm Ith, suffered fatal injuries.

BT. Louis Aus Mia Albers Carlton Baby

Promoting Trolley Live Special to the Bum

Niles Michigan August 12 Harris F Frotland president of the Holland Palmera Car company Indianapolis to form a company to build an electric How.

Niles, Mich Harris F. Frotland Holland Palmea Car Company Indianapolis

Fragmented timetable snippets from Indianepelia transit page

Disjointed OCR text shows a transit schedule with times and routes at Benton Katbar and Vadapettri. Mentioned are departures at 10 40 am and 5 pm with fares around 128 currency units. Several lines reference arrivals and connections, but the fragmentary data is incomplete and unclear.

Treise Indianepelia Benton Katbar Chacepalen P.m Vadapettri

Great Central timetable fragment Cincinnati division and more

Fragmentary railway timetable shows Cincinnati and Springfield divisions with departures to Indianapolis and Detroit. Entries mention trains leaving at 4:08 am and 10:58 am, with arrivals into Indianapolis and other hubs, including notes on accommodations and Sunday service.

Cincinnati Indianapolla Toledo Indianapolia Detroit Leeve Indianapeile “i Springfield Beyiee Indianapolis Indianapoi A Springfield-Deave Arcive Indianapolis Mg Turcola

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