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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1905
Page
1
President Roosevelt urges federal supervision over big corporations and railroads, urging national regulation and potential constitutional amendment if needed. He supports corporate agencies under public service while condemning abuses, calls to stop rebates, and favors statehood and broader reforms.
Daniel Barton a saloon keeper at 1101 Engilehave faced issued court penalties after a previous arrest for selling liquor on Sunday. A technical error in the affidavit led to discharge, surprising the prosecutor Holmes and Barton as he left the courtroom amid claims of a fresh arrest.
J C Pettijohn register of the general land office at Valentine Nebraska has been dismissed on charges of engaging in questionable land deals. The resignation of Albert Towle the land office receiver at that point has been requested by the president.
Harry Vonzell a 9 year old drug clerk at the Daniel Stuart wholesale drug house was arrested by Detectives Manning and Simon on petit larceny charges. He admits taking John McLaughlin’s watch last May during a wrestle in the statehouse yard and later retrieved the watch from a pawn shop after it vanished.
At a Tuesday morning gathering of Indianapolis Mailers No 10 the group adopted resolutions honoring G. S. Kingston secretary treasurer. The notice expresses condolences to Kingston's bereaved family and directs a memorial display in the meeting room for 30 days as a mark of respect.
Mahoney aims for 188 pounds to meet Tita Kelly at the Auditorium on Monday. Paddy Derrell, his manager, reports Mahoney ready to make weight and ready for the prelude six rounder with Billy Mayheld and Mike Mite. Kelly trains in Chicago with Marvin Hurt and Tommy Ryan and expects a close bout after the Milwaukee draw.
Patrolmen arrested Frank Ford on a burglary charge after a woman reported a break in at 219 N Benetewye. Ford, identified as the man seen entering the house late Saturday, sought money but nothing was taken. Nearby address 205 Grateland ve is noted.
Steam heating estimates the lowest in the city and invites calls to Kruse & Deventar. One hundred diamonds displayed in the window priced from 1b.00 to 110.09 each. Sale pegged for December 3 and lasting one week at 2 Monument Place.
Testimony opened in the investigation of charges against Emily Rhoades, superintendent at the Industrial School for Girls and Women’s Prison. Witnesses described alleged cruelties, improper punishments, and food shortages, with varying recollections of specific incidents and staffing conflicts.
Testimony at the investigation into Emily Rhoades, superintendent of the Industrial School for Girls and Women’s Prison, details abuse including confinement, handcuffs, and alleged beatings. Officers and an informant faced pressure, with witnesses recalling violent episodes and threats to staff.
Gov Hanly clashed with city newspaper representatives before noon over access and a photographer. The altercation grew tense as officials warned reporters and a press videographer to leave the grounds while the governor accused several men of tampering with him. The incident ended with the governor visibly agitated and the press barred from further coverage.
Judge Thornton overruled the defense plea in abatement and ordered jury selection for the Christ manslaughter trial. Relatives of Edward Cory, killed by Christ, expressed relief that the case proceeds, with jurors questioned on qualifications and potential biases as the lengthy voir dire continues into Wednesday.
The president's message was read in both houses today. Roosevelt sent nominations for Joseph B. Keal of Indianapolis as U S district attorney for Indiana and Henry C. Pettit as U S marshal for Indiana. Franklin Lane of California was nominated to be Interstate Commerce Commissioner. The Useburn bill to fund isthmian canal work passes next.
A late 19th century divorce court report recounts Pearl Anell seeking separation from Mart Anell after suspected infidelity, with procedural remarks and her banter at the bench. Several other divorce petitions are listed including Annie Peterson, Mabel Neal, Fred D Thoman, Addie B L Jones, Eva Hradley, Agnes Adama, Ruth Wyxang, Hannah Shay, Fiore Weimer, Jackson Brown, William French, Sophia Lasley, Guetta Hendershot, AdR Mednelby, Charter Wall, and Glease Snaper seeking alimony, headship, or fault-based dissolutions.
Julia Heinlein proprietor of the Bellevue roadhouse and her porter faced charges for selling to minors in September and a third party, Richardson, denied. The case was delayed due to Beth Ista's typhoid fever illness. The charge of selling to min ers was dismissed while Heinlein pleaded guilty to selling on Sunday and paid a fine plus costs.
Clarence Ray of 121 Southeastern Avenue was arrested Monday on a charge of stealing a packet book from A. H. Timmerman of 222 East New York Avenue. He waived examination and awaits grand jury action. The purse was reportedly seen leaving Timmerman’s pocket by several witnesses at the Denison hotel.
John Michelfelder driver for Terre Hauté Brewins fined and ordered to pay costs on Tuesday for allowing non family members to operate a Willam Rogers Columbianne Fifteenth-st license. Rogers, who had been arrested, was discharged. the license remains in Michelfelder’s name.
D Wy Cutwhadl former city treasurer stands trial in the elreult court of Catshall on a charge tied to alleged embezzlement totaling about 415,000. The report notes the case is unfolding in frail, Indiana.
A switchman named Oliver Mote from Lafountaine was killed when he was crushed under a train in Muncie Indiana. The incident occurred after he reportedly came here last week and was working on the E and W line. Local authorities are investigating the accident as railroad workers and witnesses provide details.
The Indiana governor considers a special session in the new year to push a railway passenger rate reform and registration law. He plans a conference in Chicago with Ohio and Illinois leaders to seek a straight two cent per mile fare across Indiana lines and to discuss a possible registration statute.
Extreme tension grips St. Petersburg as guards patrol streets and the central post office is fortified by Cossacks and soldiers. Reports suggest the German fleet supports a potential royal escape while rumors circulate that the Kaiser may intervene in Moscow's affairs.
City notices list Mary A Watts tuberculosis Leha Af Long and others with causes such as pulmonary tuberculosis and diabetes Infant Gilverys valvular heart trouble and brain condition are noted Burgues Allen and William Tilberry with old age and meninges Nellie Moore pneumonia and old age Richard Stoore 113 West notes old age Minnie Kleppe Amos Haynes two names Simon Lyon Minnis Kirshbeam Bee Tucker Bernice Brader building permits show Henry Moots repairs Howard Street
Local report notes multiple valuable robes stolen on Monday night from various sites. One robe valued at $0 disappeared from in front of a rink venue during Timefest events while another robe vanished from in front of a residence on West-at street during a professional call.
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