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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1905
Page
3
Minnie Gray a former Washington Street worker faced petit larceny charges after allegedly taking coins to cover bus fare. In police court Judge Whallon suspended judgment for good behavior, sending her to the matron for a short period and fining her one dollar.
In the 196 budget prepared by Markon County commissioners for presentation to the county council, a request for an automobile appropriation was omitted. Despite interest in a new chief vehicle, officials fear farmer opposition and public complaints will block approval, though some residents support the purchase.
Minnie Maples admitted taking two pocketbooks from shoppers in department stores on separate occasions. She pled guilty in police court and received a fine plus costs and a sentence of 30 days to be served, as she had no relatives to support her. She was described as a first-time offender, reflecting remorse for the alleged theft.
William S. Loutt sues Agnes Loutt for divorce alleging a violent temper. He claims she stayed out late, said she did not love him, and hurled forks at him after a Christmas gift marriage. Molie Carroll also sues Albert Carroll for divorce, alleging threats with a revolver and extreme drunkenness and desertion starting last April.
Testimony outlines accusations that Mrs. Taggart faced visitors at Fort Leavenworth who came to marry, with claims of drinking to be encouraged to marry and drink. She describes jealousy driven violence by Captain Taggart, including tearing clothing and beating her, plus episodes involving Lieut Fortescue at multiple houses and band concerts.
Garters union delegates will meet Major John W. Holtzman this week to press for enforcement of the Sunday closing law. Barbers' union president Charles Morgan doubts Holtzman can meet the request after promising at Saturday convention to uphold the law.
Asa K. Taber of Michigan was granted and tried on a charge of violating property laws by using marl to promote a bogus land sale. Theodore Jester of Champaign filed the complaint. Taber pleaded guilty before Commissioner Warren Burkley, was bound over on $1,000 bail, and had prior similar charges-turned-light with suspended sentence.
Scripps A A press dispatch from Washington reports General Lee in Panama stated there were no deaths from bubonic plague at Panama on Saturday.
The Sun provides noon edition dispatches from Plymouth showing peace declared minutes earlier, contrasting with Indianapolis papers doubting a settlement. It highlights wartime coverage with special correspondents and photographers delivering land and sea fronts, bastions, and frontline updates.
Reports describe a major solar eclipse seen across many regions with totality in parts of Canada and best views in Spain and northern Africa. United States and naval observatories launch three expeditions, including Bengal, Valencia, and North Africa, to observe the sun’s corona and its luminous features during the eclipse.
An eclipse will be visible in Indianapolis with a partial shade across the city and surrounding belt. University of Indiana and Lick Observatory expeditions have been sent to study the event. observations begin around 4:40 AM local time and peak after sunrise, with total obscuration of two thirds of the sun at the peak near 6:30 AM.
A frightened Miss Grace Butler reports a man described as Aman behaved oddly near Church and Raysl9 causing fear among women and children. He appeared nude and vanished suddenly after frightening bystanders. Neighbors recall a month of similar eerie incidents and a girl fainted during the disturbance.
An incident reports a man named Eugene Wakefield being questioned by Morgan and Samuels after being accused of theft. Police recovered two young women, a fire rod, and a quantity of clothing from the suspect along with a gold watch claimed as a wedding token. The man admitted ownership of a ladder found near Haven Nine and denied being the shop thief. The case hinges on identification by Mrs Haven and the recovery of property linked to the alleged burglary.
City records note births at home and hospital facilities, listing parents and newborns such as William and Mary Mason with a girl, Frederick and Taula Beeler with a boy, John and Grace Stoner with a boy, and August and Dawn Blake with a boy. Also cited are illness and mortality entries from Central Hospital and Reliefontaine, including diphtheria and gastroenteritis cases, with patient names and ages where legible.
A compilation of issued building permits lists applicants and project types across multiple properties. Entries include repairs and new structures such as cottages, double houses, business rooms, and dwellings with varied locations like Prospect, Park Vln, Jefferson, and State. Owners and contractors named include Bertha Pedrow, Edged H Behriver, McWurkimd, Lee Mawets, and Fridget Coleman among others.
Scripps bar press association reports near Bufington that wreckage of the steamer Chiskurn with loot aboard was observed in January. The boat left Milwaukee with a crew of four, one boatman aboard, and a few persons aboard were reported missing.
Fire destroyed six business houses in Princeville during the night, damaging hardware and clothing stores. The blaze caused substantial property loss for local merchants, with estimates reflecting a heavy financial impact on Peoma area businesses. Local fire forces battled the flames, aided by nearby departments, as investigators began assessing the cause.
In heavy activity across grains and metals, Canadian Pacific and Atlantic lines traded stronger while Amalgamated Copper showed early weakness. Market sentiment split with southern stocks firm and others weak, as British and Montreal buyers pushed Canadian Pacific to new highs amid broad wool and bond activity.
Farmers and exhibitors focus on labor saving devices as the Indiana State Fair opens on September 11 in Indianapolis. The machinery displays, among the largest in America, fill space quickly and promise extensive shows of buggies and dairy equipment, with manufacturers seeking direct contact with farm audiences and the latest mechanical ideas.
The eighth annual convention of the National Firemen organization began in Scripps RAB Prers Association Kansas. Delegates discussed a proposed state pension fund requiring fire companies to contribute annually toward a fund to support firefighters disabled in service or the families of fallen firemen.
Buffalo reports cattle receipts at East Buffalo with prime steers at 5.50 to 7.00, heifers and cow stock higher. Hogs range 6.00 to 6.50, good to choice Yorkers about 6.00 to 6.30. Chicago and New York prices feature creamery products, lard, and pork with varied dairy and poultry listings. Overall market activity shows notable gains in cattle and stable hogs amid mixed dairy and poultry quotes.
Walter Cutlery a longtime city porter was found dead early Tuesday morning in his home on John Donnan Street. Deputy Coroner Robinson planned to hold an inquest. death attributed to heart disease though cause uncertain. He had reportedly lived in the city with no known spouse and had recently retired. The city undertaker prepared the body for burial.
Market update shows fractional grain moves with September and December futures mixed. Cattle receipts steady to firm with Chicago and Texas origins. hogs and pigs steady with highest quotes around 168.50 for heavy hogs. Natives and Texans noted in receipts with mixed results across beef and pork, reflecting regional demand.
August deliveries show a wide range of produce with prices listed for onions, lettuce, tomatoes, cabbage, cucumbers, corn, celery, peppers, potatoes, melons, apples, bananas, oranges, peaches, and more. Varied quality and sizes reflect an active wholesale market with per-bushel, per-bundle, and per-dozen pricing across many items.
A readable city market summary notes dairy products and poultry in the wholesale and retail trade. Michigan peaches and apples are mentioned with pricing and quality signals, while Indiana melons and other fruits appear in the market context. The report references butter creamery products and varied produce, with notes on supply levels and price points.
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