25 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1905
Page
1
Indianapolis faces a rush to secure new quarters as the courthouse basement must be vacated before long. County commissioners contemplate leasing or building a city hall, with discussions favoring basement occupancy by city offices yet uncertain on site and timing.
A long damaged note recalls an annual dinner at a local institution for homeless residents. Attendees included veterans and notable figures such as Dr. George E. Munt and R. J. Lewis. The event featured a barhetar in memory of Sewell Nobuker and benedicts.
A Christmas tree near Hugh McGowan's residence at 1501 N Delmar Street caught fire early Sunday. The blaze endangered the home before firefighters arrived as the household staff halted the spread. Parish Dry Cleaners, Garda Co fuel, and other local ads appear in the surrounding notices.
JEUP reports gas supply decline as wartime strain worsens. Officials faulted for poor handling, with calls for administration action to improve heat and fuel provisions during the hot days. The piece notes limited chances for timely reforms and cites the Bookwalter administration as a possible counterpoint.
In Washington Archibald Roosevelt, called Nick by friends, tells of an engagement his sister Alice and Allee reportedly share, a tale that stirs gossip at the Quaker school. He jokes of a president’s trip and a fatal shot, reflecting fanciful chatter among students.
Paris dispatch says Mabelle Gilman and her mother arrived from Tutu Perday and will tour the River by auto. The column discusses theater wives, jealous women, and the idea that respectable artists should form a league against attacks on married women. It argues wives’ troubles are domestic, not artists’ fault, praising domestic peacemaking by Carnegie and urging proper care for husbands.
The Indiana State Teachers Association holds its fifty second annual session in Indianapolis December with headquarters at the Claypool hotel. Most meetings occur there except two Thursday sessions at Tomlinson Hall. The County Superintendent association also meets during the same period at Hestairhouse, starting Tuesday at 2 p.m. Whitcomb Riles will attend and respond to greetings.
Rector De G. G. Brown of St. Padia Episcopal Church rejects reports of a decline stating the church shows vigorous growth nationwide. He cites gains in communicants, contributions, clergy, missions, and church establishments, noting many members do not commune by name. He also highlights growth in the church’s territorial and dependency structures.
A fragmented eyewitness description portrays the Christmas crowds at Uniien station on a Friday and Saturday. The piece names diverse people from different ages and backgrounds, including a watchful blackboard man, a mother with a red tie at the beard, an ambitious father, and a gatekeeper Christiin guiding travelers as trains approach. The scene captures social mix, warmth, and the ritual of departure, with a focus on the crowd’s energy and the station’s rhythm.
The article notes the death of Dr Thusts, founder of the Physty Medical College of India, after long illness. Dr Hasty, 70, long identified with the college and medical science, attended by family at Welwck Tu wadiy, with flowers requested. A memorial meeting of the treaty of Phyan Medien Coty ge was held, and a widow survived the deceased.
In Benddock Corey recalls intimate friends as Mrs. Charles McGrary receives a note via her husband who traveled to New York as Corey's ambassador. She demands a formal severance from Ellis to end his friendship with Mabelle Gilman and a formal separation with herself as his wife. Corey offers $1,000,000 but insists she live in Pittsburg while he stays in New York.
Boys gathered at Senvelock Morning, received overcoats donated by Satay Coinl and shirts from an anonymous donor. Desk Sergeant Crane noted many boys feared hardship and waited for tickets, while Captain Martin Hyland and officers worked to maintain order amid laughter in the old walls.
A man named Dee n McAlister died yesterday in Varre Haute Indiana when a shotgun accidentally discharged by a friend or companion killed him. Investigators described the incident as an accidental shooting during a gathering.
A called Indianapolis Typographical Union meeting unanimously voted a special ten percent ticket fund to aid union members engaged in a bike protest. The plan aims to raise sixty thousand dollars weekly to cover rent and related costs despite unclear venue details and garbled accompanying text.
Preparations are underway for the annual meeting of the One Indiana grain dealers association to be held at the Denison hotel in San. 1 and 38. President George Wood of Windfall will open the session with an address. Papers will be read and discussions led by H. E. Kinney of the Board of Trade, Pickens on railroad views, Main of the Railroad Commission will join, and Prof. Goil Christi of Purdue will close with a Thursday afternoon address.
Police Prosecutor Ira Helmies spoke Sunday praising officers for their work. County Prosecutor Charles Benedict announced renewal for another year and urged continued cooperation. Retiring secretary Leroy Porttene and deputy city clerk William Cosgrove also addressed the force.
Dr Chines Houtz of the City dispensary staff faced a struggle Saturday night at John Jacobs's home in New Jersey Street as Jacobs's drunken husband fought to stop the wife from being taken to the City hospital after a pon lamp explosion left her badly burned. The doctor knocked the assailant down twice before the injured woman could be moved. at the hospital she was found to be badly burned on hands and face but expected to recover.
Sunday night at J. W. Rahman residence in North Western avenue robbers obtained $4 in cash. The incident occurred at the home and police may investigate to recover the money and identify suspects.
A severely injured orphan, Uhronry the efforta of Clerk Hale, is reported to be recovering in hospital after a Belt train accident. His mother, who died from phoid fever, had been unaware of the severity of his injuries. Donations include an overcoat, a pair of shoes, and other items from Saks & Co.
The city capital hospital treats Tralotr McCracken after a week with life and death swing. Shot by Thomas Fullbright, the 4 year old shows unusual strength and resolve, despite multiple intestine perforations and a severed artery.
Jeddiath Allen aged 4 died after choking on meat during dinner at Marlory county poor farm. He was reportedly the son of WAMigg Allen, advertising manager of the Arsum & Halley circus, and had once been a Wesleyan University graduate with a promising future.
A man named O Neill is said to have saved a life when his foot was caught by a frog mechanism as a train approached. He broke his leg in the process but freed another person from danger. The accident occurred near a rail line with witnesses noting the tense moments and quick action.
A horse hampers a suspected thief as police recover a wagon load of loot near New York. The driver, Jagonh Cunen, claims homelessness and an attempted escape when confronted. Officials state 12 pieces of loot were found and the case shifts to Levitt & Son of Essex for further action.
Four year old Cowan Falls resident Thomas Fox died in a Christmas morning incident at a barroom. Witnesses say he collapsed after a conversation with locals near Blake and Vormottets. The body was moved to the Diepeséary for examination. he had worked at Blakest and was known as a horseman. Authorities note the child reportedly suffered from drug habit issues.
A chaotic wedding celebration described as a Chinese custom erupted with imported firecrackers from China or welded bullets being set off. The event extended into a long reception among friends in Chicago, with attendees from Indianapolis and Chicago area, and mixed customs noted as a break from prior restraints.
During the national convention of the Painters', Paper Hangers' and Devarits union at Memphis the delegation could not return to Indianapolis. The national office of union will not be. local headquarters have been moved from We Maryland street to Eis North...
Letters flood Governor with pleas to commute Mataintie Telle’s death sentence to life imprisonment. Prosecutor Koester and the Board of Pardons weigh clemency as appeals come from citizens across the state and nation.
A garbled report describes Bonaparte delivering a speech before an audience in Baltimore while officials and attendees react. The text references a Naples presiding figure and a quest to determine eligibility for some group, with party guests and ceremonial remarks noted amid confusion.
Dr Willian Os ley, skeptical of Ab Arate at Oxford, arrives in New York for holidays with Mir Oxler and their son Br Oster. Reporters note he planned rapid travels to Boston and Canada, and a future stint at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.
Worshipers at St. Slubarr's Catholic church in Chicago fled in fear when a flame started in the rear of the church during Mass. A candle toppled onto drapery and decorations, threatening the building before parishioners and a company turnout extinguished the blaze.
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