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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1905

Page

10

Down in Mine Seizes Fugitve Estep in Cloverland Shaft

Deputy Rankin descended into an abandoned coal mine near Cloverland with two deputies after Walter Estep, a fugitive from Charleston, West Virginia, who had been wanted for postal law violations. After a dangerous search, Estep was captured and brought to the surface for processing. he had previously been a star rodeo man in West Virginia and was accused of opening letters and stealing pension checks. He was held for further action regarding transfer.

United States Rankin Cloverland Walter Gates Charleston W. Va Este Brazil Poaromfce Hosford Arena Rankin Estep Thie Etty West Virginia Wales Young Falk

Council Favors Amendments on 60 Cent Gas Franchise

Indianapolis council backed committee amendments to the 60 cent gas franchise after a 12 to 4 vote. Amendments demand definite mains extensions, meter provisions, and city consent on transfers, with fields about investor obligations and city receipts. Council members disputed claims of political influence as they sent the measure to the Board of Public Works for approval.

John W. Holtzman Frank S. Fishback Michael J. Shea Board of Public Works John H.rrall Joseph Gasper Fishback Shea John H Crall Councian Fishback Central Labor Union Watnns Consumers’ Gas Trust Company

Britt and Nelson Focus on Train for Colma Fight

Both Britt and Nelson are in full training for their Sept. Colma bout. Groundwork has begun on the large amphitheater to host the event. Seating capacity is expected around 1106 with ticket prices from 50 to 230 dollars.

Trae Press Association San Francisco Britt Nelson Colma Miekets Elgon Butlle

Change precinct lines ordinance moves through council

An ordinance to alter voting precinct boundaries in the Fourth Seventh Thirteenth and Fifteenth wards was introduced at the council meeting and referred to committee. Previous proposals for Ninth and Tenth wards were not acted upon. Flagmen and safety gates were ordered at Twenty first Street and the Union railroad tracks.

Counsell Ohe Twenty-first-st Union Allway

Grand Vaudeville Opens With Globe of Death at Park

Amusements Park Theater and English Opera House announce season opens with vaudeville acts and a Globe of Death cycle act, plus new scenery, colors, and renovations. Park Theater presents No Mother to Guide Her with Lilian Mortimer and Silas Waterbury in a melodrama laden bill.

Fair Bank Park Kitties Broad Ripple Park Rand Grand Shafer Ziegler Europe Chicago Aftaire Arthur Stone Olber Hurd Allend Mrs. Voelker Emma Francis Gardner and Stoddard Cole Francis Bower Girl Wilson Bioscope Pictures Park Theater Lilian Mortimer Buneo Gil Sillain Silas Waterbury Lillian Mortimer

Reilly & Woods Burlesque At Empire Theater Draws Big Advance

The Empire Theater opens with the Reilly & Woods company led by Pat Heilly promising an unusually attractive burlesque season. The roster features Pern, Kennedy, Evana, Mlle Lodi, Miss Vaughn, and Sisters Revere with a strong supporting lineup. The show is billed as the flat attraction amid high advance sales and strong reputation. The scenery and stage settings are praised, with a tornado-scene noted as a fine bit of stagecraft.

Weber & Pields Holly‘remy Empire Theater Expire Reilly

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