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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1905

Page

2

Notre Dame Student Killed in Mock Hold Up Tragedy

Claude A Bagby a 20 year old Notre Dame student is dead after a mock holdup planned by fellow students misfired when Louly Roquela halted the scene. Roquela, a South American student, believed the hold up was real and fired a pistol, killing Bagby. Roquela claims defense of life and police and university officials withhold names pending investigation.

Claude A. Bagby Notre Dame Ind Notre Dame University Bagby South Bend Lonesome Cedar Grove Louly Roquela Colombia South America Roquels Michigan Glee Club Oliver Opera House Michigan Baghy Colorado Raquela Ared Hoquelu Wime Ssory McWeeny Potie Shrer

Desperado Kulns Plans Local Return to Lawful Life

Fragmentary report indicates Dee Marvi Kulns, once dubbed desperado who threatened Gov Herrick, aims to resume life in Churubusco with friends and seek lawful business status. Details unclear due to damaged text.

Churubusco Sum Churbusco Dee Marvi Kulns Gov. Herrick Onin Kuhrs

Knightstown Burglars Strike Local Homes

Local police report a string of burglaries in Knightstown over the past week. Investigators seek leads and remind residents to secure properties and report suspicious activity.

Knightstown Kip Knightstow Bee Eral Leen Karigea Polce Beleveth

Miss Vernice Smith Dead In Plainfield

Miss Vernice Smith of Plainfield Indiana dies after appendicitis as a young woman of note. Daughter of M Smith, her sudden passing is reported as a prominent local loss with attention to family and community impact.

Vernice Smith Sneojal Plainfield Ind Vernee Smith M. Smith

Death Claims Newhouse in Knightstown

Special to the Sun reports Mina than Newhouse aged 59 died in Knightstown Indiana after a long illness. He was formerly a resident of Rush County and connected with local affairs.

Newhouse Knightatown Ind Minathan Newhouse Rush Courtly

Henry Buye A Store Owner Takes Lion Department Store

Special to the Saw from Anderson Ind December C Charles L Henry traction magnate of Indianapolis yesterday became sole owner of the Lion department Store in his city by buying out partner George W Davis for 5000 dollars.

Bulletin launches as Indiana Independent Telephone association issue

The Telephone Magazine association issues its first 16 page monthly bulletin The Bulletin printed in two colors focuses on state and district organization and independent telephone exchanges. It features James B Hoge of Cleveland and George W Beers of Fort Wayne with Indiana and national news.

Indiana Vhia Charles 8. Norton Indiana Independent Telephone Association

Penfield 18 Silent Developments After Resignation

Washington dispatch details turmoil following Willa L. Penfield of Auburn Indiana resigning as state department solicitor. Potential complications involve David F. Thee of Nebraska. Thompson’s ambassadorial nomination to Mexico faces Senate scrutiny. Penfield’s report on the Brazilian mission allegedly displeased the department, prompting a reshuffle and questions about motives and future disclosures.

Washington Willa L. Penfield Auburn Ind State Department David F. Thee Nebraska Messcun Thompson Mexico Senate Bolicitor Penfield Tor Brazil Department Penfield Hifl Adam Dwige Abspeth Paht Dirmly Werane Root Tucan de. Penfield

Work Rushes on at Indiana Harbor and Southern line

Chief Engineer Stith of the I Hy W o leaves Friday night to inspect southern wood tire work. Two steam shovels and a gravel train are in use as brisk labor pushes to finish before severe weather. General Supt Gordon tours the Indianapolis and Springfield division while Stott is named division superintendent for Kunena City Southern. The Central Association of Railroad Officers Indianapolis division holds its annual meeting Monday in January.

Stith I. Hy & Wo Indiana Harbor Supt. Gordon Indianapolis

Indianapolis Federal Exam for Quantum Computation Position

Examinations will be held at the Federal Building in Indianapolis on January 24 and 25 for a vacancy as means computer at the United Oval Observatory and related offices. Applicants must be under 35. range set at 20 years or more. content covers pure mathematics, practical computations, logarithms, and general theory.

Indianapolia United Oval Observatory

Golden spike completes Lima Findlay electric rail line

A golden spike ceremony near Findlay marked completion of the Lima Findlay extension of the Western Ohio electric railway. The event links Pittsburgh to Crawfordsville via continuous electric service, with guests from Indiana Ohio and Michigan. Through tickets and through routes connect Cleveland Cincinnati Detroit and Pittsburgh area cities, promising expanded intercity travel and large property investments.

Sa Lima Street Railway Journal Findlay Lima-Findlay Inc Tony Ohio Penns Ayante Michiean Imlam Tiuaville Crawfordaville Hay City Mich Cincinnati Michigan Indiana Pennsylvania New York San Francisco London Guesta Hermkt Indiana Union Traction Company Indianapulis Hidiana Cleveland Southwestern Railway Cleveland Payton & Tray Westral Ohio & Toledo Bowling Grew & Linera Dayteay Toledo Detroit Cincinnati Northern Traction Company Luwannati Payton Uineimat

Font Dedication at Centralive Reformet Church

A new baptismal font will be dedicated at the Centralive Reformet Church on Sunday evening. The font was presented to the church recently by Mrs. Miriey Toe.

Mra Miriey Toe Calvin J. Fletcher Palescine Covenant Congressational Church

New Year's Eve Concert by Indianapolis Macnerchor Society

The Indianapolis Macnerchor Society announces its second New Year's Eve concert on Sunday evening in December. Director Franz Beltinger leads assisted by Mme Shotwell-Piper of New York, a renowned dramatic soprano, in a program featuring Brahms Schubert and other works by mixed and men’s choirs.

Indianapolis Macnerchor Socieey Dec Franz Beltinger Mme shotwell-Piper New York Shotwells Piper New England Metropolitan Roberts Park Oral Society Edward Taylor Alpert ‘Murlstorin Choral Society Owl

Innocent Buyer Loses Watch in Pawn Trial

John McCollum challenged Leopold Krauss over a watch pledged as security at 7 W. Washington. Justice Smock presided and McCollum recovered the watch, while Krauss paid fees totaling four dollars. The watch had been stolen from McCollum weeks earlier by highwaymen.

John McCollum Pleasant Leopold Kraum W. Washington Justice At the Peace Krauss McCollum Wehwaymen Nix Krause Wan Kraupa

Sherrick Case Set for Special Judge in Misappropriation Trial

Attorney Wilborn Wilson named as special judge to try David E. B. Sherrick, auditor Tarineh of state, on charges of misappropriation of state funds. Judge Fremont Alford announced the appointment, noting prior motions for a change of venue and pledging a speedy trial.

Wilborn Wilson David EB. Sherrivi Tarineh Fremont Alford Criminal Court Jane Sherrick Alford Wilson Shermek Tehar Sherpick Sild Nyse

ASK 2 CENT FARE Advocates Seek New Mileage Law

A heated conference among representatives from transportation groups and lawmakers examined proposals to fix lower rates and adopt a new mileage book system. Debate centered on requiring a $10 deposit and a $200 book price, with railroad officials opposing changing the current method. Governor Hunty urged legislative action to settle the issue and consider a state mileage law.

Yursseniger Tracy Jogren Uchet Hanly Garyene

Grocers to rest Sundays in Northeast district

Grocery merchants in the northeast district bounded by the Lake Erie tracks and Rural Street have agreed to close Sundays starting December 1. The move is a coordinated effort by grocers, with many South Side stores already observing Sunday rest by Saturday.

Lake Erie

Corn Train Return Ends Ambis Tour

The corn train tour concluded Friday afternoon in Ambis after four days, drawing an estimated 3,200 listeners. Postal cards offered information on corn literature and requests for names and addresses of interested persons. L. W. Henry, editor of Farm Stat, praised the venture’s success.

Ambis Uns Purdue L. W. Henry Farm Stat Ventura

Harmony in Ninth Congressional District Convention Hopes

Peaceful preparations mark the Ninth district Republican convention at Crawfordsville on January 16 with George Dinwiddie set for voting. Lebanon pursues hosting duties to renominate Charles B. Landis for Congress, while Frankfort Nobleville and Nu Ko mo also seek the honor amid a lively regional contest.

Ninth Crawfordville George Dinwiddie Fred A. Sims Crawfordsville Lebanon Charles B. Landis Voner Frankfort Nebleaville Nukomo Henur

Divorce Suit Reveals Wife Suspects Affair

A Chicago judge hears a divorce action brought by Mrs. Siddall against her husband, citing suspected infidelity involving a vaunting flirtation with Miss Wall at the Nehalselstall candy factory. Evidence includes photographs and door observations as the couple disputes assets, alimony, and the custody of their child. Concert selections from jurors’ children punctuate the proceedings.

Elreult Pritay Slolttatt Nehalselstall Misa Vall Bate Siddall Chicago John Ruckelshaus Platnul

Watch Night Meeting At Rescue Mission Houchet

A watch night meeting will be held Sunday night at the Rescue Mission in Houchet and Virginineage. On New Year day there will be an open house from 2 to 5 a.m. Revital services will be held at the mission every night during January.

Houchet Virginineage Wi Rynlsten Terre Haute Ro Scattlyde Bedford

Assault on Richmond Judge Shocks City

Special report from Richmond Indiana recounts an assault on City Judge Perry J. Freeman. The attacker Louis Bymona allegedly assaulted Freeman whose face was badly battered in the incident described in early December dispatches.

Richmond Ind Perry J. Freeman Louis Bymona Freeman Will Bo

New Year Events And Obituary Notes In City

City notices report New Year dances at Mocier’s Bull Market and Nobletta and open houses by Northwestern Republican Club and Molintey club. Obituaries note deaths of Mrs. Margaret Cravan and James Hawk. Church events include Evangelical conference and services at several congregations, with engagements by Rev. Barker and Dr. Fletcher. A Garfield park board rumor, a new city police mention, and a funeral time for Captain Schmidt are included among civic updates.

Bennett Carel

Morton Monument Commission weighs new renderings for Oliver Morton statue

The Morton Monument Commission meets Tuesday to award the contract for the late Oliver P Morton statue. Secretary Lucas received a model from Prinkia Simmons, now in ruin, and the commission is pleased. Other artists seek more time to prepare models but no extension will be granted. Lucas plans a venture with Morton and Indiana state groups to raise funds.

Munthl Abe Morton Oliver P. Morton D. BR. Lucas Prinkia Simmons Lucas Morton Indhina Grand Army

Extension of Crawfordsville road boulevard planned

Plans outline a boulevard along Crawfordsville road from Indianarige bridge over Full creek to connect with Riverekte boulevard. The Park Board will hear Clyde Power's report toward the end of January. The project fits Indianapolis’ broader boulevard expansion.

Crawfordsville Full Creek Park Udard Clyde Power Indianapolis

Mason a Bankrupt and the Fall of a Bank Cashier

The petition for voluntary bankruptcy in U S court names BF Mason of Hagerstown as linked to the Commercial bank failure last summer. It alleges cashier John Bowman, Mason’s brother in law and Bowman's associate, betrayed trust and diverted deposits. Mason admits loss from the wreck, while Bowman’s defalcations are pegged at 519.9M though destination of funds remains unclear. Receiver lists assets and liabilities, with deposits subject to check and various accounts totaling substantial sums.

United States Court Mseon Hagerstown Commercial Bank John Bowman Mason Owman Bownan Cambridge City New Castle Musun Fias Labil Itlens Cinima United States FBI Pianc

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