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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1904

Page

3

Cure for Eczema Ad Prominent Until The Cure by Cuticura

An advertisement extols Cuticura as the ultimate remedy for eczema and related skin conditions. It describes symptoms across body areas and promotes a three product regimen including Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment, and Cuticura Resolvent or Pills. Claims fast relief, rest, and permanence from infancy to old age, with sales details for distributors.

Crosta Pitter Dru & Cases, Corp. Bale Proprieinas

Signers Deny Bulldozer Tactics In Dafies Case

Herbert Wonnie senior counsel for the presenter of the dafies against Rev. Ethelbert Talbot bishop of central Pennsylvania asserts no signatures were coerced. He says signers willingly joined the presentment and repudiation is their own choice after a thorough Huntington inquiry into the circumstances.

Noble Huntington

Boy Confesses Murder in Arkansas Inquest

Newton Allwhite, 13, testified before the Inquest jury at Newport Arkansas on December 31 confessing to participation in the assault and murder of Miss Amelia Mauldin and her mother. He says their bodies were cast into the White River and implicates his father Louis Allwhite, 40, as the shooter who first killed the girl and then the mother.

Scripps-M Rre Press Absulialian Newport Ark Newton Allwhite Amelia Mauldin Dean White River Bov Louin Allwhite

Charcoal Lozenges Promised Health and Beauty Value

A Buffalo physician praises Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges for digestive aid and complexion improvement. The text extols charcoal as a natural purifier absorbing gases in the stomach and intestines, whitening teeth, purifying breath, and aiding overall health. Lozenges cost twenty five cents a box and are sold in drug stores.

Mtuart Tan Iver Stuart

Gillespie on the Stand for Six Hours in Murder Trial

James Gillespie testified for over six hours under cross examination in the Elizabeth Gillespie murder case. He denied killing his twin, said he was in the Seward home water closet when the shot fired, and claimed no quarrel with his mother. Prosecutors pressed for admissions viewed as damning.

James Gillespie Gilespie Elzabeth Kittinger Villespie Myron L Barbour Barbour Perkins Jim Gillespie Mr. Pereking Ant Carnet Schroeder Ataie Congress Aman Ghmth Gillespie Belle Seward Elizabeth Seward Ride Yard Jane Hoyle Carrie Barbour

Jury hears varying testimony in murder case

The defense claims the defendant behaved calmly the night of the murder while a broader cross examination questioned witness credibility. Court crowds filled the room as Mrs Bello Benard, sister of the accused, testified about actions the night of the shooting, contributing to a web of evidence leading to indictments for others. Judge Carnet said evidence would close Monday evening with arguments to follow on Tuesday.

Jim Lizele Wim Lizzie Griffith Gidaspleon Elizabeth Alster St. Wan Charles B. Murron Gillespie Kittinger Belle Heward James Gliseeple Carrie Myton Harbour Carnet Bua

Bridge Fire Destroys Lake Shore Span Near Sandusky

The Lake Shore bridge over Sandusky bay five miles west of Sandusky was found on fire early Saturday morning by the crew of a fast mail train No 3. One span burned away taking the tracks with it leaving the bridge line crippled. the long structure nearly a mile long. The Sandusky division faces a major disruption as crews work to assess and repair the damage.

Ecrifps M'Rae Press Association Sandusky Lake Shore Sandusky Bay Here

Ann Arbor Ferry No 3 Reaches Port After 36 Hour Ordeal

The Ann Arbor car ferry No. 3, tossed for 36 hours in raging seas after leaving Frankfort in good weather, arrived in port badly damaged with passengers exhausted. A 5 ton cast broke free, crushing the smokestack and exhaust pipe, forcing the captain to steer into a passable opening and crew to secure the mass to prevent capsize.

Scripps M Rae Press Menominee Beng Wea Ann Arbor Frankfort Robinson

Boy Is Insane in Centerville Court Case

Horace Henderson, 13, was declared insane in Centerville after witnesses described recurring hallucinations that left him imagining circus roles or chasing an imaginary man each morning. He has attended school between spells, with authorities weighing placement at Fort Wayne School for Feeble-minded Youth or admission to an Eastern Insane Hospital.

Richmond Ind Dee Laurie Harvey Centerville Terpoon Horace Henderson Indiana Memerson Henderson Fort Wayne Lta

Lawyers seat jury in unusual murder trial at Laporte

In Laporte circuit court 12 lawyers sat as jurors for the case of Charles Kreinke charged with murder in the slaying of William Run yan a South Bend druggist. Castello fled but Kreinke was captured and indicted. The trial centered on a plea to manslaughter after a vote change and a unique legal maneuver. The jury of lawyers returned a manslaughter verdict and the judge sentenced Kreinke to 2 to 21 years in prison.

Scripps-M' Rre Press Association Laporte Ind Charles Kreinke William Runyan South Bend Kreinke James Castello Castello

Indianapolis Light and Hert merger forms new utility

Articles authorizing the union of Indianapolis Light and Power and Marion County Hot Water companies were filed Saturday. The merged firm will be named Indianapolis Light and Heat Company with capital stock of 31 million dollars. Directors are Daniel W. Marmon, Charles Perry, Volney Mualott, Charles E. Test, Arthur C. Newby, Thomas A. Wynne, and Charles N. Thompson.

Indianapolis Light and Power Company Marion County Hot Water Company Secretary of State Indianapolis Light and Hert Company Daniel W. Marmon Charles ©. Perry Volney T. Mualott Charles E. Test Arthur C. Newby Thomas A. Wynne Charles N. Thompson

Tragic Fire Claims Oaktown Druggist’s Wife

Dec 3 in Oaktown Indiana a druggist Blann and his wife were burned in their home when a match ignited bedclothes after she woke to help. He attempted rescue but suffered burns. she died amid flames as neighbors arrived to save the building.

Oaktown Ind Dam Blann Mr. Blann

Theodore Thomas Ill as Pneumonia Suspected at Home

Chicago December 1 report that Theodore Thomas, long serving leader of the Chicago orchestra, missed a Friday concert and is seriously ill at his residence with indications of pneumonia. Friends are alarmed by his condition and his illness halts the ensemble's schedule.

Theodore Thomas Bcripps-M'Rae Prebs Association Chicago Theodore Thoma Chicago Orchestra Thomas

Hammond man held on serious charge in assault case

Special to the Sun from Hammond Indiana reports Richard Simpson is under arrest on the charge of following and criminally assaulting Minnie Becker, 36. He is held on $1,000 bond after Becker identified him.

Hammond Ind Richard Simpson $E Minnie Becker

Weaver Too Fat to Run Stratford Hotel, Court Petitions

A court is asked to restrain George Weaver from interfering with the Stratford Hotel. Besant Sberter, a Mole banker, alleges Weaver is too fat to manage the property and seeks protective orders. The brief cites accusations regarding governance and conduct in Chicago.

Weaver Ecripps-M'Ark George Weaver Stratford Besant

Thomas Brown Killed in Columbus Traction Car Incident

Thomas Brown a colored cook from Frankfort Kentucky was killed by a traction car in Columbus Indiana Friday afternoon. He had been working in Franklin and came here seeking employment.

Columbus Ind

Benedict Takes Oath As Prosecuting Attorney

Charles Benedict was sworn in as prosecuting attorney by Judge Alford on Raque day morning.

Benedict Charles Benedict aMee Alford

Rugeline tank explosion burns Obe Turner in Montpelier

In Montpelier Indiana on Friday afternoon a Rugeline tank for a picture machine exploded causing serious burns to Obe Turner. Fire crews responded quickly and medical personnel transported Turner for treatment. The incident prompted a temporary closure of the facility as investigators review the accident.

Montpelier Ind Obe Turner

City Record for a Day Births and Marriages Listed

Births include Elmer and Ora Richards 1% Leext B and Mr Campbell 1102 Concart ar Ela Francis Bakemeyer Sohn Joate Forsee 17 Retnner st A Ida Hastings 232 Beauty ave Marty Munko 4% N Meridian. Deaths listed William Pastey 9 136 Ahartot Charlotte M Morelean 45 238 Minoin mt Ralph A Curteton 1 5% Tivisian at exhaustion Franciaky Kotsh 4 83 Buchanan at gastric J W Varnes 49 28 W Obreat pneu mons Eyte Gorague 2% Sul Sherman alive hemorrhage Anna Baurle May 48 Wl Tenth pa ralysts Marriages Perry BD Unvereaw Brown Edwart B Davin Imma L Atkins George T Offutt Anna Smith Jeerp C Reaver Farcle Willa Mec Margaret Harry Gle Boyes Myrtle Weaver Charles Montroze Hannah Jones Oliver P Thomax Dam A Keaty Milton B Beggs Mary Db Woode Andy Bierger Mary Runkel Juha Mudsey Beaste McGrath Prank Baemmerman taratory frame house 11 000 126 W Thirty-firet at

Elmer Ora Richards Mr. Campbell Concart-ar Ant Ela Francis Bakemeyer-at Sohn Joate Forsee Ida Hastings Beauty Bae Marty Munko N. Meridian Rt Arthur Batella Balen Charlotte M. Morelean Ralph A. Curteton Buchanan J. W. Varneas Eyte Gorague Sul Shermen Anna Baurle Perry Unvereaw and Brown Edwart B. Davin Imma L. Atkins George T. Offutt Anna Smith Jeerp C. Reaver Farcle Willa Mec Harry Gle Boyes Myrtle Weaver Charles Montroze Hannah Jones Oliver P. Thomax Dam A. Keaty Milton BM. Beggs Mary Db. Woode Andy Bierger Mary Runkel Juha Mudsey Beaste McGrath

Aged Woman Cremated in Northeast Muncie Area

Special to the 807 Muncie, Ind. reports Mira Nancy Shoemaker died at her home northeast of Muncie, possibly from clothing catching fire due to a gas stove. Her brother James Shoemaker is named in connection with the tragedy.

Muncie Dev. T Mira Nancy Shoemaker Hante Drother James Shoemaker Priday

Attorneys Seek New Trial for George Rice

Attorneys for George Rice, a colored man recently sentenced to prison, filed a motion for a new trial claiming new acts in the case may have developed. The appeal centers on alleged new evidence and procedural issues affecting the conviction.

George Rice Taye

Markets show firmer tone as wheat leads small trade

Chicago wheat firm but trading small and cautious amid limited demand. Paris wheat weak and London markets lower with lower corn. Receipts include 16 cars wheat and 375 corn. May and July prices shown. Intermittent livestock and dairy quotes reported from Chicago and other exchanges with mixed results.

Scripps-M'Rre Press Association Chicago Paris Liverpool Early Wales

Senator Beveridge Receives Holiday Greeting Note

Senator Beveridge received a holiday greeting from Moy Kee a Chinese restaurant keeper recently honored by Prince Pu Lun. Beveridge plans to depart for Washington Sunday and may not return before the state legislature reelects him. Delegations of friends for postmaster positions visited Friday and Saturday to advocate their candidates. The postmaster appointment is not expected to be announced for at least three weeks.

Senate

Striking workers vote to continue dispute at mill

Three of the five unions vote to persist in the strike as operatives who have been on the picket line for weeks refuse to bow to mill managers. The report notes the prolonged effort and the belief that the strikers would yield.

Bcripps Aiae River Mare Mee Tex Fee

Mrs Anna Pletcher Sues for Divorce from Milton Fletcher

Mrs Anna Pletcher files for divorce from Milton Fletcher claiming cruelty and desertion soon after their marriage. She seeks protection to prevent him from harming her or their child and asks for restoration of conjugal rights.

Anna Pletcher Milton Fletcher Ner

Surgical option floated to reform incorrigible boy

Juvenile court officials discuss using surgery on Yor eat Miller, 14, after a complaint by Mrs. Lovlee Vincent. Doctors advise a spring operation to improve the boy's brain condition, aiming to curb runaways and truancy. Forest is placed on probation pending the procedure, with a past case of a boy named Jeune Board cited as similar and reportedly cured by surgery.

Offeere Lovlee Vincent Ned T Yoreat Miller Judah Brubbs Hone Hla Althoteh Forest Wan Jeune Board Casa Solera Traite Kent

Market and Livestock Prices Across City and Chicago Entries

Data from Scripps-Howard press indicates mixed market activity with modest gains for some rail stocks and declines for Amalgamated Copper, alongside unchanged government bonds. Indianapolis cattle and hog receipts show steady to strong demand with varied prices by weight, while Chicago market receipts and prices reflect pressure on cattle and rising hog values. overall, weekly outlook remains cautious as holiday trading influences price movements.

East Buffalo Livestock Scripps-M'Rae Press Association East Buffalo Scripps-Prae Press Association New York Ubnt Amalgamated Copper Wigaln Sugar B. RT London Etop Joan St. Paul

Nervous Dr Chadwick Arrives in New York Under Escort

The Pretoria liner docked with Dr Leroy Chadwick aboard at quarantine after voyage from Dover. Sheriff Barry of Cleveland took Chadwick into custody amid questions about a forged note attributed to Andrey Varvegle. Chadwick, accompanied by his daughter, will face legal action with a New Jersey summons and wife Mrs Chadwick linked to a $5,100 Elyria bank payment.

Scripps Are Press Association New York Pretoria Leroy $. Chadwick Sheriff Barry Cleveland Daetar Chad Tenesent Porter Salatha Daetor Chaitwick Dover Chedwic Barry Chadwick Meyer Hoboken N.oj Uleves V Serviany Minn Chanwire Jacksonville Dr. Chadwick Spherie Farry Charwick Andrey Varvegle Tran de Chadwick Khen Blehave Og Mere Ann Dr. Chadwick Win Edward W. Drucken Raggett & Deneker Herert Newton Af Bronkline, Maas Newton de Chadwick New Jervey W. G. Fay Mileney Kistly Chedwick Bherif Barry Fay Chiwick Elyria Bank

Electric railroad plan proposed by Winona Institute backers

Sol C. Dickey of the Winona Institute seeks township quashlies to fund an electric railroad linking the Assembly grounds to Indianapolis. Backers include H. J. Helnts of Pittsburgh and J. M. Studebaker of South Bend, major financiers behind the project.

Sol C. Dickey Winona Institute Abash County Qubshlies Wellet Indianapolis H. J. Helnts Pitesbirg J. M. Studebaker South Bend

Murder charge filed in Wad Rogers death in Ky jail

James Riddl charged with murder of Wad Rogers after Rogers named Riddl in a dying statement. Authorities report Rogers said a double barreled shotgun caused his injuries before dying. Ja hadored in Oweneville awaiting arraignment.

Tragedy at Bedford Tapeciat and Fatal Woundings

Report from Bedford indies details a jumbled account of a tragedy early Saturday morning. A man identified as George Hone, a keeper, was attacked and two wounds were sustained. Witchcock surrendered to authorities as investigators search for precise motives and outcomes.

Bedford Indy Dee Bitehecock George Hone Houde Tata Himuse Witchcock

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