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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1905

Page

2

Woman Drowns Suicide Attempt In Canal Rescue

Ellen Zindell, 45, jumped into the canal on Twenty eighth Street at 7 am to drown herself. James Adams, a Cadell ladder works engineer, pulled her from the water after she cut her left wrist and wandered near the bank. She escaped from the city hospital and is to be taken to the hospital for the insane.

Ellen Zindell Twenty Eighth St Mra. Zindell James Adams Cadell Ladder Works Adams Battle Lane Askins Duncan

Geologist John Muir Seriously Ill in Arizona

Geologist John Muir famed for Alaska glacier work is reported seriously ill in Arizona. The notice cites a Scripps News dispatch from San Francisco dated August 24.

Muir TL

Sultry Night Leaves Town in Oppressive Heat

The article traces a hot Wednesday night with a sultry, sleepless crowd. Citizens report discomfort into morning as the heat lingered, with Weatherman Blythe noting no official record but confirming the oppressive atmosphere persisted.

Blythe

Telephone Beats Storm at Sanders Farm in Weakened Home

A telephone alert from neighbors warned of an approaching cyclone near Winona Missouri. Frank G. Sanders and his family dashed from their dinner to a nearby willow clump as the cyclone struck, demolishing their house and destroying the dwelling while they reached safety.

Scripps-True Press Association Winona Mine Frank G. Sanders

Cincinnati Woman Attacked by Mysterious Man Near Past Murders

Cincinnati reporters recall the brutal Steinway and Mueller killings as a young woman is assaulted near the spot of the former murder. Police, aided by plainclothes and district detectives, search for a short heavyset man in a dark suit and straw hat seen fleeing the scene. Witness Mrs Kelly tended to the victim, who described the assailant and offered few concrete clues.

Cincinnati Lulu Mueller Alma Steinway Ppu Winton Road Spring Grove Ave Paliest Lovers Lane Lui Mueller Cumminaville Anna Steinway Welther May McDonald Steinway Atanasia

Life a Burden Promoting Nervine Relief

Anxiety and fatigue from daily stress and poor sleep are described, with nerve exhaustion and diminished appetite. The ad touts Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a nerve food that rebuilds energy, claims cures through testimonials, and notes distribution by Miles Medical Co.

Miles Anne HC Bawley Waterloo Ind Miles Medical Co Elsbart, Ind

Out in the State Terre Haute and surrounding towns

Reports from Terre Haute and nearby areas note deaths, injuries, and political events. Reesa Williams died in a mishap at Staunton while John McMis attended a horse show. Kenneth Burr was hurt off a moving trolley. A bridge dedication was canceled due to a music band dispute. Nelson and Hauck quarreled. a knife attack left Hauck severely injured. Lat­ter died suddenly. Danville hosted a large horne show. Eli Coats won Republican leadership. Richards died after haying injury. Enoch Rhodes Jr. died from a bee sting. New Albany Republicans named city officials.

Terre Haute Reesa Williams Ming Staunton John McMis Sinh

Opitician Robbed at Virginia Ave Establishment

The A. Fisher optical shop at 154 Virginia Ave was broken into on Wednesday night. A window was broken to gain entry and spectacles valued at zero were taken. Police suspect juvenile involvement. no other valuables were disturbed.

A. Fisher Uclan Virginia Ave

Nightmare Fatal Sleep Nightmare Ends In Death Petersburg Man

Newton Caats was found dead in bed in Petersbur g Indiana on August 4. The young man allegedly suffered a nightmare that caused extreme distress and what doctors described as heart failure during sleep. A boy in the same room heard him moaning as the nightmare continued. No prior illnesses were noted in the report.

Petersburg Ind Newton Caats

McCormack Family Reunion Elects Officers at RiverSide Park

The McCormack family reunion at River side park elected officers led by president Mrs J C Tincher. L P McCormack and A N McCormack of Indianapo llis named to executive board with A Stork McCormack of Danville James town vice president C N McCormack and Clayton Martz of ?rin Ton named as secretary. Charles Kincaid of 4 326 Washington St listed among attendees. Benjamin F Kuhns 3 died after a stroke at 1% Butter-ave and funeral will be held at his son Carey Kuhns 510 Weed-ave. He moved to Indianapolis in 1885 from Clinton county. A theft occurred at 258 N Delaware St. a purse was taken. Fred Bimmop 16 39 N Capitol Ave has been missing for a week. A public safety board set August 30 to hear charges against William Jacoby for careless work and insolence. A church social is planned at CV Wanshinaton Ave by the Ladies Aid next Thursday.

McCormack Riverside Park J. C. Tincher L. P. McCormack A. N. McCormack Indianapollo A. SteCormack Danville N. McCormack Jamestown Clayton Martz Rin- Ton Benjamin F. Kuhns Butter-ave Carey

Free Speech? Never Declares Press Freedom Barred

An official statement condemns freedom of speech and public meetings as a blow to bureaucracy. The dogma is said to strengthen centralized power and not reflect national authority, while portraying gatherings as gatherings of petty officials. Also noted are advertisements for an old nurse remedy, Westward homeseekers offers, and railroad promotions.

Ecripps-M'Rae Press Association ST. Petersburg National Assembly Terals

Doctor of Music Chosen at University of California

Dr J Wolfe of Bethlehem Pennsylvania has been chosen by the University of California as head of the new department of musique.

M'Ark Press Association Berkeley Cal J. +. Wolfe Bethlehem University of California

Yellow fever outbreak hits construction camp in Illinois

A large construction gang near Brownsville, Illinois, with 300 workers exposed to yellow fever, has prompted quarantines. The ill worker, from Shreveport, Louisiana, is critically ill as officials report new cases in New Orleans and surrounding areas. Military and medical authorities coordinate detention camps and potential martial law to contain the disease.

Bcripps-Mware Press Association Brownsville Shreveport

Another Cure by Cuticura Told in Grateful Letter

Mrs Caroline Cable of Waupace reports her husband suffered agonizing salt rheum on his hands. After trying many remedies, Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills cured him completely and kept his hands smooth since. The letter may help others seeking relief.

Caroline Cable Waupace

Four Die in Dynamite Explosion at Murrow Bore Mine

Four men died and four others were seriously injured when a premature dynamite blast at Murrow Bore mining camp in Kentucky killed Joe Derkens Morgan Reynolds John Coleman and Eph Patters.

Scripps RAF Press Association Pireville Murrowbore Joe Derkens Morgan Reynolds John Coleman Eph Patters

Gone with old lover elopes after second marriage

Norwalk report describes Angelis Siguures Rowman, 28, who wed in 1906 then divorced in 1909, leaving her husband Frank W Bowman and eloping with a travelling companion. Bowman seeks divorce and recovery of funds, while Siguures Rowman is said to be single again. The note left behind says she went with a handsomer man.

Norwalk Angelis Siguures-Rowman May Frank W Bowman Naa Townsend Agaim Bowman

The Pacific Northwest Booklet Promotes Growth and Beauty

A Chicago and Northwestern Railway booklet extols the Pacific Northwest’s scenery and resources, touting rapid growth. It promises the Lewis and Clark Expedition excursion, personal tours, and travel from Chicago with specials for eastern readers, inviting requests by mail.

Pacific Northwest Chicago & Northwestern RV Lewis and Clark Chicago East W. B. Kolekern S. Mi

In Fairyland Lost Child Dream Returns for All

A nostalgic piece describes reclaiming childhood fairyland along Mackinac shores and Gimp forest trails. It touts Mackinac Fairy Inte and a two cent stamp route via NAVIGATION Co Detroit, rendering fairyland as a sweet reality once more.

Mackinac Coast Line Mackinac Bend Falta Land Boomer Navigation Co Detralt Such

Man leaps into creek to win 25 cent prize

Special to The Su Evansville Indiana reports Patrick Rorencrang jumped from the Marylander bridge into Pigeon creek on Wednesday aiming to win a net of cents. He was not hurt after the splash and the stunt drew attention from bystanders.

Evansville Ind Patrick Rorencrang Pigeon Creek

Colorado and Return Train Offer for G A R Encampment

A dated railroad advertisement from Chicago promotes $20 round trips on the Union Pacific and Western Line to Denver for a G A R Encampment event. It touts daily fast trains, specially conducted O A R trains on September 24, and through service, inviting travelers to enjoy mountain scenery with extensive lodging and travel details provided by N. M. Breexs in Cincinnati.

Chicago Union Pacific & North Western Line Denver Central States 1St of Colorado Alte Limpa Soldrens N. M. Breexs Gt Walnut Jt Cincinneti

Railroad Time Cards Show Fuzzy Schedule Shifts

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate railroad time cards with unclear times and pay rates. Mention of live schedule items and a 3:50 pm arrival, 4:00 pm window, and possible crew changes suggests a disrupted timetable.

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