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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1905
Page
12
At the Van Brassington ball the chief detective warns to keep an eye on a man with a red mustache. He notes the stranger appears familiar to him though the assistant questions the identification and timing.
In Newcastle Indiana a stout hearted woman, Jennie Showmaker, tames adversity to win a clear title to her husband Rufus and George Showmaker’s farm. After tragedy, she plows, milks, and runs two farms, raising two children while fighting debt and saving the property through grit and labor.
Judge McMister appointed a receiver for the old caccifade arm of W H Armstrong & Co after John W Holtzmyone sought the receiver for Jon R T Ryan a stockholder. The firm faces about 15000 in claims and the receiver will act immediately. Nov 18, Isna. Also a divorce suit by Furnir Alexa against Charles expender alleges desertion and alleged kidnapping. A red Durham hornless cow valued at 1250 is mentioned in a separate note with ownership by Indiana Union Trust Company.
The judge praises Alma or Mrs. Shewmaker for motherly devotion and steadfast care during years of Tell and worry. He commends her inherent resourcefulness developed through adversity, noting she kept her AMSe from together and endured hardships.
In Port Huron Michigan Grand Trank Western Railway is sued for 8000 damages over a train wreck injuring a traveling show. The complaint lists losses including camels horse elephant and lithographs with a total claimed at 4814. Judge Leathers postponed ruling until later next month as counsel returns from court.
An Nalian section worker known as Frank James was seen near Chestnut last night when dynamite exploded aboard the Northern Pacific. An inquest was held this morning over a portion of a body. Five men were seriously injured, two likely fatally, as they blasted rock at the site.
John H. Bonnington, prominent Brooklyn figure, was assaulted at his 142 Green Point Ave office by William Seims, banker’s son. Seims confessed intent to rob and inflicted a fatal skull fracture before escaping after a struggle on a roof. Bonnington later died.
Senator Albert J. Beveridge arrived from Chicago on Friday and will attend the love feast of the Republican party at the Claypool hotel. He is to preside at the Riley demonstration of Indiana school teachers at Tumlinson hall and will remain in Indianapolis during the holidays, in good health and ready for the statehood fight upon his return to Washington.
In a Moody opinion the risk of federal action to shield Niagara Falls from destruction is outlined. The brief notes the government will focus on Albany, and that any New York Legislature move to grant water rights for power could trigger swift presidential intervention. Secretary Root negotiates with Britain for limits on cross border water use.
Summary of chaotic race results across New Orleans venues including Fair Grounds and City Park. Notable horses such as Chaon vey Olcott Gulmece Proteus and Sally posted times, with numerous furlong and mile events, varying from 1:39 45 to 1:05. Names appear in fragmented form with inconsistent spellings, including jockeys and owners like Motntyre Dennigant and Wd Sewell.
The Washington Post reports Friar Sterling Steel of McKeesport Pa has bought 1M acres at Gleboro Total in Washington DC near the Anacostia river and Potomac to build an immense steel plant for army and navy needs. It is expected to employ between 790 and 89 men.
A Boonville Indiana case involved Mrs Anna Barr suing Mrs Lily Laughander a school teacher for malicious slander. The jury awarded the plaintiff 26 dollars of the requested 1000. The decision favored Mrs Barr with partial damages granted.
In Rushville Indiana the trial of Mrs. Anna Bankert for the alleged murder of Normen Cook on the night of August ninth in her upstairs bedroom concluded with the jury's disagreement. The case moves toward a future retry.
Dentists and the public show interest in Somnoforme the new general anaesthetic praised for promptness effectiveness and safety. Introduced in the United States in August its use has been confined to the dental profession with early adoption by Union Painless dentists in Indianapolis.
Mr and Mrs William Robins of Detroit Michigan are guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Robins at 8 Ritter Avenue. The visit highlights family hospitality in the neighborhood.
In San Diego California last night a two round boxing match ended in a draw. Mike Shreck pressed the action and appeared slightly the better fighter while both contenders faced trouble during the contest with Shreck showing more aggression.
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