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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1905

Page

10

Cant Dodge The Barber Blockade Sunday Closings Stun City

Mayor Holtzman faced Barber union pressure after issuing private orders to the Board of Safety to close barber shops on Sundays. The union vows to confront the mayor Friday to demand a definite stance on Sunday enforcement. They accuse the board of acting on its own and warn shops will be targeted and proprietors charged if the law is not followed. The mayor resists pledges, while barbers promise patrols and police alerts next Sunday to enforce closures.

John W Holtzman Board of Safety Barbers Union Knlzman Board of Publix Safety Somlay Haltzman Barbera Board of Bafrty x Ag Usuay Charles Morgan Barber's Union Tauraday Thomas Madden Rose Charles Benedict

Awkward Officer Accused Of Assault In Kiss Incident

Kilgallon, charged before the trial board by Mrs Mary R Dick of Frankstown avenue, allegedly grabbed and kissed her as she walked home, biting her lip in the act. She reports she screamed and that the incident, blamed on conduct unbecoming of an officer, may cost Kilgallon his job. Also noted a fire at Priest River Idaho causing $300,000 in losses.

Agat Polacksantamos Kilgallon Kilgallon Kilgatlon Mary R. Dick Frankstown-ave Mra Wallace Wilkinvimr Kigallon Ecripps-3 RAE Press Association Newport Waah Priest River Ida Loose

Jolietville Drug Store Destroyed in Night Explosion

Residents of Jolietville were awakened by a powerful blast late Wednesday night. The drug store of Wo. McAlwain was wrecked by dynamite, Dr. Oscar Donex office was damaged, and Alfred Malrey’s merchandise store was badly harmed. Authorities say the drug store may have been a cover for illicit activity.

Jolietville Reoote Wo. McAlwain Oscar Donex Alfred Malrey

Heroic Women Save Mexican Colony from Indian Attack

Aug 3 report details a clash at the Mina Vijnes ranch where 20 armed Indians threatened the settlement. Mrs James Ravenscroft and Mrs T J Boole rode through the line to relay a plea for help to Rev Munter at Ciudad del Malz. Authorities notified and a police force reached the colony as the attack loomed.

Ecripps-Mral Press Association Tampico Mex Minaa Vijnes Ranch Amer Vale Cisible James Ravenscroft T. J. Boole Munter Ciudad del Malz Lanter Fore Pohes

Present Parade for Alice in Manila Transport Sails

In Manila at the transport Aug, a Taft party secretary sailed dawn amid a display by the fiatives who sent many presents to Miss Roosevelt. The event follows a demonstration by the allies earlier in the day.

Alice Suiupps-Apral Piless Association Manila Vurtsing Taft Aid Party Faiives Miss Roosevelt

Lawyer Shoots Self in Stomach, Dies Instantly

An Illinois lawyer identified as Louis Ralston died after shooting himself in the stomach Wednesday evening. The incident occurred at his Wacate residence and the weapon was a revolver. The death is reported as self-inflicted with the scene under preliminary inquiry by local authorities.

Vermont launches new ship Miss Jennie Bell christening

Aug 31 in Quincy Massachusetts a large invited crowd watched the Vermont shipyard ceremony. Governor Hall presided as champagne was poured over the bow of the vessel named Miss Jennie Bell daughter of Charles S Hall governor. Notable guests from Vermont attended with Waldo and a large state delegation.

Scripps-Mare Press Assoclaelon Quincy Mass Ble Tateship Vermont Koen River Shipwanding Company

Murder mysteries unfold in two Indiana cases

OFFICERS AND DETECTIVES ARE TRYING TO UNRAVEL TWO MURDER MYSTERIES. In Valparaiso investigators report no arrest yet for the Wayne Hale killing after he was summoned from home on Tuesday night. In Waterloo four or five suspects are held in connection with the Lake Shore Station Agent Bemenderfer murder, with additional suspects named near Goshen and Auburn as Lake Shore detectives pursue leads.

Valpparaiso Ind Wayne Hale Waterloo Lake Shore Bemenderfer Goshen Aurburn Aror

Sakhalien Island Divided Between Foes

Sakhalien lies between foes with a harsh climate and rocky coast. The island extends north along Sineria from La Perouse strait, with Yezzo to the south under Japanese control and Russia using the area as a penal settlement. Rich in ash, coal, oil, and timber, it has a small population of soldiers, exiles, natives, and a few settlers.

Sakhalien Sineria la Perouse Yezzo Japan Rusia Solliers

Slain in train hold-up near Stephensport

Six men tried to seize a Henderson Route passenger train at Stephensport 40 miles east of Louisville. Alfred Ray was killed and William Blair mortally wounded. Porter John Eubank fired. he and two others arrested. Conductor Alte in charge. shooting interrupted by train crew as they attempted to reach Irvington.

Scripps Rre Press Association Louisville Stephensport Alfred Ray William Blair John Eubank Souinville Hardinburg Ela Tolliver Alte Ot Witnese Stite Ray Blair Henally Arrasx Ray Sute Hay Hawes Ville Irvington

Funeral for Frederick Kruger Ends Active Career

The burial of Frederick Kruger, longtime Pennsylvania Railroad employee and pioneer German resident of the city, will be Saturday with services at 1:30 p.m. at his late home 82 B Delawareet and 2:00 p.m. at St Paul’s German Lutheran Church. Kruger, aged 77, died after a lingering illness, having been bedridden only a week. Born in Germany, he immigrated as a child and, honored for faithful service, retired on pension. He leaves his widow and four daughters, and is father to Bapt. Police’s Christian Kruger.

Frederick Kruger Pennsylvania Railroad Company B. Delawareet Paul's German Lutheran Church Kruger Germany Pennsylvania Railroad Police Christian Kruger Hink

City Hall for Seymour Awarded to Anton Mass

Anton Mass of Seymour Indiana won the contract for the new city building and fire department in Seymour. The project will cost fifteen thousand dollars.

Seymour Ind Anton Massman

Earthquake Fears Grip Portsmouth Residents In Shocks

Special dispatch reports a series of earthquake shocks in Portsmouth New Hampshire beginning at 5 08 p m Wednesday causing residents to flee en masse from homes as buildings rocked and dishes rolled from shelves. A later Rockville Indiana item notes Jon Smith a 30 year old from Montezuma died in jail after a constable driven with a dead man nine miles before discovery.

Portsmouth N. H Bcripps-Maal Press Association Rockvill Ind Jon Smith Rockville Wednoadas Montezuma Aherift Smith

Tenth Ward Republicans Meeting Notice

The Tenth Ward Republican club will meet at Henry Pielking's roomy Ki 8 State avenue Wednesday night at X o'clock.

Tenth Ward Republican Club Henry Pielking State Ave

Actress Robbed in Boarding House Mystery

Actress Sarah Irons reported a burglary at her room in a theatrical boarding house at 142 N Delaware St. A purse hid under clothing held two diamond rings worth 450 dollars, plus two dollars and a gold watch. only the jewelry and watch were missing while other items were left. Detectives Manning and Simon investigated. Irons had been dining with friends Wednesday night.

Sarah Irons Delaware Delawarest Porce Holls Joss

Witness Tells Of Social Scene At Taggart Affair

Mrs. Shave Taggart testified for hours on Wednesday amid questions about a Matanzas saloon frequented by Americans and Spaniards or Cubans. She discussed late night drinking with officers Parker and Kenkard, claimed Billy Taggart helped her in quiet matters, and denied apologizing to Maj Taggart’s mother. Separate testimony covered Gen Miner and Lt Fortenoue with details about dining, gifts, and cigarette use in army circles. A charities conference plan was announced for Vincennes, drawing local interest.

Ecripps-M Hae Press Assoctation Wooster Shave Taggart Sion Stirling Matanza Macainten Taxcart Parker and Kenkard Johnny Strling Mra ‘Taggart George Saflartans Parker and Beckard Taggart Atriuk Tas Rhia Trewin Threayn Cetas Mra Jone A Follier Wes Gen Miner Lieut Fortenoue Army Porte Washington

Ranch War Flare Reignites Between Cattle and Sheep Clans

Fractious feud erupts into renewed clashes as cattle farmers and sheep herders clash near Ble Horo dam. A flock of 8,007 sheep belonging to J. A. Gantz suffers losses amid the worst raid in the long running feud. Indiana Markle and Granite Woes Phones report from Wyn. August 31.

Scripps-M Rae Press Associalion

Old Nurse for Children and Teething Syrup Advertisement

An 19th century advertisement promotes Mra Winslow's soothing syrup for teething children. It claims to soothe the child ease gums relieve pain cure wind colic and diarrhoea. The product is priced at twenty five cents per bottle and is marketed by Pulleys Shafting Sava 0 end Supply Co.

Mra Winslow

New Homes Offered Under Favoring Conditions

Farmers, mechanics and merchants prosper as harvests rise in the west. A big chance to start new homes with Round-rrng Homeseekers tickets on sale the first and third Tuesday each month at low rates. For free booklets maps and information write W. B. Kolskern PT MC Nd WE Ry. Chicnge

Teketa W. B. Kolskern M.C

Pacific Northwest Beauty Highlighted by Northwestern Exposition Booklet

A recent Chicago & Northwestern Railway booklet promotes the Pacific Northwest landscape and resources, touting rapid growth and scenic appeal. It notes low excursion rates and guided tours, inviting readers to request full details from W. & Kotskern, Chicago.

Pacific Northwest Chicago & Northwestern R.Y Dices W. & Kotskern PT ML Chie

Colorado and Return by Union Pacific Western Line

A historic sale offers $20.00 Colorado and return travel from Chicago via Union Pacific Western Line with special G A R trains. Expects two daily trains, one night Denver stop, extensive scenic trips, and personal arrangements for itineraries, hotels, and sleeping car reservations. Special agents in Cincinnati handle bookings.

Chicago Union Pacific & North Western Line UG. A R Denver Central States NM Breese Gahagt Ge Walnutat Cincinna

Lost Child Dream Reappears in Fairy Isle Booklet Ad

An old advertisement invites readers to relive childhood fairyland on Mackinac Island. It touts easy access via D. and C. Coast Line with a two cent stamp for the In Fairy land booklet. Address: D. and C. Navigation Co, Detroit.

Neckinac Iste Mackinac Fairy Isle D. & C. Coast Line Mackitee Bend Farry+ land D. & C. Navigation Co Detroit

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