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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1905
Page
3
George Wood, held on suspicion of murdering Gorge Williams near Watchung, N J, was identified by Jacob Lynn of Plainfield N J as the rider who drove away in the sleigh from Watchung to Warrenville. Wood appears mentally unbalanced or under drug influence and spoke of a broken mind after leaving his wife. No motive or robbery involved. Williams had $0 with him.
A general strike and related disruptions loom as unions mobilize in Paris. The article notes a $1 rate change and a Sunday deadline, with mention of Enson company electric service impacts. Also reported is the death of Mrs. M. Hoodwinkle, 61, from pneumonia at her daughter’s home in Michigan Street. Funeral plans set for Monday at the daughter's residence.
Mrs Minnis L Jenner who was compelled to resign from the force of the Woman's prison for her part in handout Sing Margaret Forbes takes a vacation before new work. Resignation effective immediately after acceptance. Paroled until Monday. Mrs Brodie Ju Duke was arraigned in Tombs police court before Magistrate Foal charged with being elusive from justice in the Texas Indictment a gathet hit and paroled into the custody of her counsel Abraham Levy until Monday.
Autunm BT Petersburg February 4 The car scribe for the Scripps-McRae Press Association reports Gen Grippenberg, leader of the second Manchurian army, will be recalled. The move follows a string of defeats north of Mugden as Gen Kuropatrin ordered a retreat from Handepu to counter a Japanese push. Grippenberg reportedly disobeyed orders and advanced, drawing Russian censure.
French police fought crowds outside the Russian consulate in Brest as fresh disturbances erupted during the night. Mobs surrounded the building shouting czar's name, with police forced to charge repeatedly to disperse them. several people were wounded.
A governor’s statement cites new evidence from the Page house the day of the murder. It supports the claim that Tucker was guilty while noting the evidence does not affect a possible new trial. The verdict, according to officials, stands with no grounds for rehearing.
The YWCA announces regular services on Sunday at 4 pm with coffee and sandwiches for attendees. Miss Mary Harris Allen teaches cooking classes Tuesday and Friday at the YWCA building while a sewing class is held Monday afternoon under Miss Jonas. Membership rates list ten cents per lesson for sewing.
Severe damage to stock and ranches reported as heavy rains sweep California. In Pasadena the North Pasadena Methodist Church was struck by lightning and destroyed. East of Beaumont long stretches of Southern Pacific tracks were washed out, delaying trains by hours.
Gilt and Greenen withdraw their bid to buy a strip of city land behind the old asylum site amid strong remonstrance. Washingtoreative Ing claims coal interests hold a lien on property adjacent to the proposed purchase, raising further opposition to the city deal.
Mrs Reading, wife of William Reading, slipped on ice Friday morning in front of her home about four miles east of Irvington on Washington Street. She broke her arm and was treated by Dr A N Towres of Irvington who could not yet judge the injury's severity. The article notes the woman’s age.
A Corry Pennsylvania report states an aged woman, by her own action, went to the Pennsylvania railroad tracks and was fatally struck by the Buffalo Flyer at about 2 am. The event occurred outside her son in law's house, with the victim lying on the rails and mangled beyond recognition, the outcome described as horrible and sorrowful.
Rev. Thomas J. Villers presents the final stereoptical lecture at the Grand opera house this Sunday evening. The audience will view sacred sites including the Church of the Nativity at Bethlehem the Khan where Christ was born and the field of the shepherds depicted with the angels voice at Christmas carol.
Behold Beckwith, former president of Citizens' National Bank, lies near death in Oberlin Ohio after a collapse. He failed to recognize his wife on Saturday morning as his condition worsened and death was expected at any moment.
The Chinese of Tadtenapelis begin celebrating the thirty first year of the reign of their emperor Friday with banquets and fireworks. Indianapolia’s Chinese and Indianapolis Indonesian communities adopt American holiday customs, except Moy Wee’s, with most entertainment at night. The piece also reports Theodore Roosevelt’s impending formal declaration as president after a joint session in Washington, the counting of electoral votes, and the ceremonial procedures in the Senate and House.
Senator Parks backs anti cigarette bill with strong votes and few speeches. The measure would impose heavy penalties on makers sellers and breakers of the ban while lobbyists argued its scope and impact. Expected House action looms as supporters predict approval by a large majority.
Nobleville Ind Feb 4 The Tun Farmers Institute of Hamilton County adjourned Friday elected W C Brady president and C D dimmer secretary The institute condemned the legislature for pay raise and censured the loss ship trustees of the awase for reckless expenditure of money
Fugene Alchile of 1305 Kennington Street was struck by a falling pile of saws at Atkins saw works and taken to Deaconess hospital. He claims his wife is responsible and has wished him bad luck for some time. The incident was reported as quiet amid war news from Warsaw where strike leaders pursue a moderate course to prevent outbreaks.
Special to The Sun James Oliver Side reports from Booth Bend Indiana on February 4 that Sam ea Diver, a noted plowmaker, faces serious trouble over a financial stake involving a $0 sum and the millionaire manufacturer.
A fragmented city record lists births and marriages including New York and local names. It mentions hospital residents and a long list of infant names, parent names, and addresses along with early 20th century building permits for cottages and repairs.
DPAUW ORATOR WINS TA in Indiana College Oratorical Association contest held Friday evening in Tomerson Hall. Louis A. Son wins second place for Butler College. Hopkins, Endham, Netra Dame, Wahesh, Hanover and Franklin follow in ranking.
Robbers struck Robbins saloon and Tipp er s meat market in Denver Indiana on Friday morning and then breached Meredith s general store. Meredith fired on the intruders and drove them off without recovering any loot.
Gromfrey Cneset of FR River Ave was bound over by Judge Wharton in police court Saturday morning to the grand jury. He faced a charge of attempting to rob a telephone booth at Union Station.
Mrs Hagiesfeld announces a home reception at 106 Central Avenue on Monday February 6. The event invites friends and neighbors to attend and celebrate in a cordial, intimate setting hosted by the host.
A Buffalo physician touts charcoal lozenges as a safe remedy absorbing gastric impurities, improving complexion, breath, and digestion. Stuart’s Charcoal Lozenges are praised for purifying the mouth and throat, aiding liver health, and offering better value than ordinary charcoal tablets at twenty five cents a box.
July wheat steady on May option amid mixed agriculture reports. Prices for cattle and hogs show steady to varied values with steers and heifers ranging by weight, and pork and beef futures noted. New York produce and dairy prices appear alongside poultry and eggs in a dense, data-heavy market snapshot.
The report lists numerous produce items with per unit prices including apples like Bald wing and Northern Spy, grapes Malaga and Delawares, lemons Verdelli boxes, cranberries per bushel, onions Spanish and yellow varieties, and noted prices for dried fruits, nuts, and beans. It also includes Chicago livestock and grain market data with receipts and price ranges for hogs, cattle, sheep, and corn and wheat quotes.
A muddled report traces Schumann as a would be wealthy heir who forged signatures and floated bad paper to banks and creditors in Indianapolis. Attorneys Crate and Pettijohn pursued inheritance claims while Schumann evaded by moving to Denver and Colorado Springs. a Colorado clerk debunked the $80,000 estate tale and warned of possible imprisonment.
Fa Beach, daughter of William Beach, was carried by Corner Policeman Rader to the police station after a disturbance in a drug store at Lincoln and Washington streets. She claimed she had been kept on Washington Street, escaped several times, and had been recaptured. Police view her as a precocious juvenile. it is unclear if she is 11 or younger, and her mother was ill Friday night as her brother took her home.
Telegram style jumble lists assorted market items and prices including butter creamery extras eggs live poultry and other commodities. Ad copy requests readers to submit a ten word free sale ad for The Sun's column.
New York traders started February with a firm opening but a generally cautious tone. Major rail shares like Baltimore & Ohio and Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe drifted lower while Wyant and Southern Pacific showed strength. Reading and Delaware & Hudson posted fractional gains as profit-taking appeared. Government bonds held steady amid subdued speculation, with coal stocks and Southwestern shares offering modest uplift and National Lead rising close to three percent. Commodity listings followed with extensive meat products and cured hams, pork products, and beef cuts detailed for Kingston & Co. and other suppliers.
Justice McLachlan heard defense arguments in the Evans Browning preliminary hearing in Bedford Indiana and announced a Monday ruling on whether the defendants should be bound over to the grand jury for the murder of Sarah Schafer.
Special to the Sun from Noblesville Ind on February 4 reports a late Friday night fire at Jolietville destroying Hiram Miller's large general merchandise store and Joseph Mills' blacksmith shop. Damage reaches about four thousand dollars with only half insured.
Washington Feb 4 The government likely to advance a major Alaska road project. A 4 percent 350 survey appropriation was approved in a previous military bill. Army engineers report a route from Valdez on the Pacific to Fort Yukon near the Canadian boundary, about 414 miles, estimated cost 981,600,000. The plan follows a military trail with limited summer freight. Valdez a town of 3,000 with a harbor. Eagle and Fort Yukon connected by telegraph and cable.
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