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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1905

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Law 10 Save Young Girls Protects Dancers and Minors

Indianapolis house debate centers on a bill restricting dance hall access for minors, setting age limits at 17 for girls and 16 for boys to keep youths out of disreputable venues. The measure aims to empower juvenile court jurisdiction and impose fines on hall keepers who admit underage patrons.

Toman C. Howe Jude Whallon Indianapolis Whathie Aston Whaller Gale Court Lhawe Ball

Gouvernor Bell Grants Reprieve in Vermont Case

The governor signed a reprieve for a woman previously sentenced to death, delaying the hanging set for Friday. The execution timeline shifted as new information emerged that morning about the case and the involved parties.

Tracked Farmer Found Dead in Valley Woods

A farmer from the valley was found wedged in trees on a Thursday night. His feet and legs were bound, and he is believed killed in a rural incident. Investigators from the local police are handling the scene.

Bcripps-Rae Press Association Lackos Eisht Tvurg Mrinelien Uae Ted Svat

Arm Injury From House Fire On Friday Morning

Special to the Sun reports Fei Irs L Messey built a fire in a range Friday morning causing an explosion. One woman’s arm was severely broken and may require amputation. A German Lutheran delegation visited the cemetery issue, while a coroner’s jury in New York returned a verdict on mining magnate D Hidgeway Wroshjt’s death from an apparent handgun incident at the Imperial Hotel in January.

Fei Irs L. Messey Bcripas-Awrae Press New York Scholler D. Hidgeway Wrosht Witkexbarre. Pa Jani Imperial Hotel Hareblental Pla

Bloody riot at Polish post kills and wounds many

A clash at the Kounilzor border post in Poland on Friday left several dead and dozens wounded as troops fought amid gunfire and explosions. Local authorities and the BLOODY RIOT ECRIPPS-APRAE PRESS ASSOCIATION report chaotic scenes with ongoing investigations.

Ecripps-Aprae Press Association Poland Kounilzor

Riverside athletic field project progress noted

Local records outline plans for improving grounds at Riverside with play areas and facilities. Officials cite safety, accessibility, and community use as priorities while seeking funding and approvals. Community groups including Garth, Brooke, and Rivers are referenced in relation to the project.

Hive Estes

Suspected Card Ring Busted in Lawrence Loot Case

Detectives Lawe and Lancaster arrest a group in Roosevelt Ang for stealing playing cards from a local store. The ring allegedly took multiple packs during a theft spree, with one member admitting involvement in setting aside three dozen cards at an El Washington street store.

Wtes Lawrence Roosevelt, Ang Lawe Aml Lancaster Mullan Ted EL Washington

Elevator Accident Report Stuns City Officials

A garbled early 20th century notice describes an elevator incident near Treenast involving a cleaning crew and a company. The text references a fall or stoppage, injuries, and possible monument damage, with scattered names and a street address 465 Zinbulager.

Ballot results in legislature for senator and court case

In Jefferson City Massachusetts on Friday the five and one joint ballot for senator yielded Cockrell Wy Nledringhu Keren Moss Winkelbers Vettijohn. In Washington the impeachment court closed its vote on Falera Judge Strayne and prepared to consider the case.

Scripps-Trae Press Association Jefferson City Cockrell Moss Winkelbers Vettijohn Scripps-True Piless Association Washington Srayne

Senate May Save The Subsidy Law In The North State

The senate debated the Farber bill to repeal the 1869 railway subsidy act and discussed subsidies for interurban lines. Supporters warn counties may lose rail service if funds are denied while opponents say repeal blocks competition and endangers planned Chicago & Toledo interurban routes. The senate voted 74 to 0 to nonconcur in the minority report and the bill moved toward second reading.

McDonald Senate Farber Ameinels Steaws Pepey Biack Gariard Toledo

Copper Thief Killed in Brooklyn Yard Shootout

Four men attempted a copper theft at a Brooklyn yard early Friday. Marine guard Private Lawrence T. Milton fired four shots after the escapees. One thief was shot in the back and died within minutes. three others fled. The thief’s identity remains unknown.

Bcripps-Wrae Press Association New York Ich Brooklyn Lawrence T. Milton Milton

American Equadrons Sail For Neutrality Amid War

An American squadron of 15 warships departed Manila on a Friday to southern waters with the aim of maintaining neutrality in the Archipelago. The move seeks to deter aggression from both Russia and Japan, reflecting U S policy in the tense regional crisis.

Ecripps-M'Rae Press Association Manila Wilert

Ohio River Freezes Again at Mount Vernon

Ohio River freezes over at Mount Vernon for first time in ten years. Scripps-ACAB press association reports rivercraft seek safe harbors as ice forms across the river.

Ohio River Scripps-Acab Press Association Mount Vernon Ind Freeiver

Vote to Repeal Bankruptcy Act Debate Reported

A parliamentary committee approved a repeal of the bankruptcy act with a party line vote. Republicans supported the repeal while two Democrats opposed. The measure moves to the floor for further consideration and potential minority reservations.

Echipps-Rae Press Association House Judiciary Toublicans Prbt

Girls Visit Senators From Naples High School

Report describes a Naples High School girls visit to the state senators with pupils described as blue-eyed, brown-skinned, and dressed with distinctive tat, while seniors, usually speech-shy, spoke to show off. Noblesville High School satire references "gkacher" and a belting pointer display during a morning session.

Naples Viii High School Noblesvilleigh School

Montreal Fire Destroys Store Fracas Amid Ladder Crisis

A Montreal blaze gutted the Peerless Gaslight Company's store and damaged Tucker's cligenes during a chaotic exchange. The incident sparked a conflict over the Merchants' telegraph plans and a long history of ladder-related hardship for women, forcing many to abandon ladders and endure hardship.

Scripps-M'Rae Press Assoulation Montueal Ae Montreal Tucker's Cligenes Teléplans Peerless Gasight Company

Fire Damages Finn Building in Cincinnati Afternoon Blaze

A fire in Cincinnati caused about 50 000 dollars in damage to the Finn building. The blaze occurred Friday afternoon at 38 310 Rayce et al near St Nicholas hotel, with the St Nicholas hotel in danger during the incident.

Jeparial Cincinnati Priny Rayce St Nicholas Danner

Weather Spotter Brief Snow Tonight Through Saturday

Weather spotter notes a cold spell with snow tonight and Saturday. Temperatures slip to 4 below at midnight, rise to 11 by noon, and reach 13 by evening. Wind and conditions not specified.

Xara

Detroit Man Hero Rescues Woman From Fire at Woodward Flats

Frank Andrew, former City Savings Bank misappropriations convict now vice president, awakened to a blaze at Woodward apartments. He and resident George Witherspoon hurried down after finding a nurse in bed overcome by smoke, wrapping her in bedding before rescue. Losses estimated but not given.

Scripfs-A'Rae Prees Association Detroit Stich Frank Andrews City Savings Bank Woodward Stole George Witherswoon

Caught Farb's Boys Charged in City Juvenile Case

Ward, a police court figures seeks order as Farb’s youths escorted after disturbance on South side. Nathan and Lewis Farb along with others arrested for loitering. Little Lewis arraigned before Judge Stubbs, who delays further action pending more evidence. Jim Eadie Dilehas named in motive dispute.

Sem Ward Aftaire Farb Patroigan Sevinner Warrest Nathan Lewis Fart Lewis Asx Judas Stubbs Ray Sum Jim Eadie Dilehas John Qconnell Walter Rush Fred Otte William Hogan Judge Stubbs Eidener

Multifaceted businessman Steve Fleming linked to anti Teggart movement

Steve Fleming described as a busy figure with roles as bank director, general manager of an American shawboard trust, brewery president, oil tenant operator, and head of a paper paper mill for stereotyping, seen as aligning with various interests in pending legislation.

Rive A. Fleming Aig County Chanpion Meiz Mr. Fleming American Shawboard Trust Tanda

Tragedy in Louisville Hotel Claims Two Lives

At the Central hotel in Louisville a man and a girl were found shot after Thursday night. Gus Helfer and his wife registered there. Friday morning the girl died from a gunshot wound through the temple while the man, George Augustin, lay dying with a wound in his head.

Ecrippe-Avilae Press Association Louisville, Ky Fel George Augnatua Stelfher Alle Bhawr Central Hotel Gus Helfer Bretther

Evans on Stand Denies Cook Link to Schafer Murder

Bedford Indiana February 4 Evans testified Thursday he did not implicate Miss Cook in the murder of Miss Sarah Schafer Herald. He claimed he was at home when the crime occurred and with Frank Able in the saloon the following night. He bought whisky and did not know Browning. A prelim trial stretch extends past Saturday night as defense witnesses are examined and key testimonies challenged.

Scrippe A Rae Press Bedford Ind Evans Cook Sarah Schafer Herald Frank Dorrey Able Browning Reana Ook

Police Nab Smiths In Wales Court Morning

The Smith family faced charges in Wales court Friday morning with Wilfien Waliam H. Fred and Harry Smith among those involved. William Lee Smith received a $4 fine and one day for stealing plush and canvas from the Big Four Railroad. Fred Smith was sent to the grand jury for action on a separate robbery charge. Starry Smith, dismissed from the workhouse, was bound over to the grand jury. Judge Whallon warned that future offenses would send him to state prison.

Smith Wales Court Wil- Hien Waliam H. Fred Harry Smith Grand Jury Starry Smith Whallon Hern

PM for preventing docking of horses passes in senate

Senator Stagg's PM for prevention of docking of horses passes to engrossment in the senate Friday. The bill, urged by the Humane Society of Indianapolis, imposes penalties for cruelty to horses. Also notes cure for consumption and various horse care products and services advertised by local businesses.

Stagg Senate Humane Society of Indianapolis

Chinese New Year Fireworks Spark City Center

In Indianapolis the center of the city woke to a loud shooting sound mistaken for a riot. It was Chinese New Year fireworks marking a two week celebration. Mayor May Kee prepared elaborate banquets and a large fireworks display planned for February 11.

Board of Safety Indianapolo May Kee Indianapolia Hia Caliecs

Flowers for Cavins Honor for Woman Suffrage Support

Senator Davis faced questions on temperance votes during Tuesday's session. He had backed women's suffrage recently and was surprised with a box of flowers and a card praising him as the Woman's Champion. A note from Laura M. Thompson of Greensburg explained the gift and urged him to advocate suffrage. The blossoms were placed on Lieut Gov. Miller's desk in the senate chamber.

Davis Justor Tueanhess Jetter Laura M. Thompson Greensburg Women's Christian Temperance Union Caving Senate

Relief for Land Owners Under Senator Coats Bill

Senator Coats introduced a relief measure for property owners taxed due to a mission on the tax duplicate within six years. The bill was amended to extend the relief to twelve years, aiming to remove penalties imposed by prior owner actions. Debate centered on consequences for vested interests despite arguments supporting the bill.

Coats BIH

Fire Records Note California Street Dwelling Loss

City fire report for Thursday lists a frame dwelling on California Street with loss and occupant Charles McGregor at 640 PM. Another entry records 2911 Highland Place with no damage and Friday entry shows 58 East Washington with no damage. Also mentions Sew Plands 15 and up and Walacheer's on a unclear line.

California-st Charles McGregor Highland-place Walacheer

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