19 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1905
Page
1
Princess Wisteria Agethea of Schleswig-Holstein is set to marry Duke Charles Edward of Saxe Coburg on October 11. Kalasz Wilhelm arranged the match and the couple face a future to decide if they live happily ever after.
Lena Kahn, 39, died after taking poison in her home on Nineteenth Street. Her husband, a stock dealer, stated the act may have been accidental, but authorities suspect suicide. The incident began with a purchase of poison at John Entel & Co drugstore and a second purchase minutes later. The couple, long-time residents of Indianapolis, had traveled widely and were well educated. no threats were reported prior to the death.
Knoxville reports a series of tragic events. Henry Miser shot his burglar suspect in Rene, while Irwin DeHaven reported a burglary at 35 Meridian St. In Bloomington Indiana, Mrs. John Lynch on her deathbed confessed to poisoning her 3 year old Maude with morphine two years earlier, driven by madness and fear of exposure. The confession reveals blue eyes and a smiling face haunted her through illness as she awaits death.
Miss Nellie Harris was struck by a horse drawn buggy on Washington Street near Penn Avenue and dragged for a distance. She suffered a scalp wound and shock before bystanders freed her. Patrolman Pixter did not witness the collision. Four men, including Elmer Eyster, Wallan Buster, Harry Udell, and James Strand, fought over a monkey wrench starting near Nishant. A hatchet and a mace were alleged in the clashes. Police separated the combatants as bystanders watched in shock.
Arthur Boyler, a barber, was found dead at 60L Fort Wayneave on Saturday afternoon. Neighbors say he had quarreled with his wife days earlier and Mrs Boyles returned home. a white paper powder and signs of self harm were found in the room as police investigated.
A bad wreck was reported Saturday afternoon at the station on the New Haven road in Meriden Conn. The Express was involved and the crash was described as serious by BCRIPPS RAe Press Association.
Mobile dispatch reports Mississippian health authorities ban tram stops at Gulfport due to yellow fever in Messissippi City. The measure aims to prevent disease spread and keep remaining services moving inland.
Readable forecast notes a cool change with fair skies. Saturday night expected to be cool and dry. Sunday look for continued fair conditions with milder temperatures.
Roosevelt presses renewed outreach to end the Russo Japanese War conflict. He seeks talks with Baron Rosen and invites Witte and Baron Rosen to Oyster Bay as peace talks stall. Envoys adjourned to Tuesday, with fears of a possible breach and hopes for a final successful settlement.
County commissioners plan to request an appropriation at the next meeting for a new official automobile. They discuss the need to have their own vehicle for county travel and note the desire for a Marion county machine. The exact amount is undecided but expected to cover travel requirements.
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