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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1905

Page

2

Sunday Baseball Vote Divides Indianaapolis Representatives

Two Marion county lawmakers Howe and Clifford voted against Sunday baseball while Samuel Ruick Jesse Fletcher Harry Hubbard and William Bosson supported the bill. A test vote indicated the House generally opposes legalizing Sunday play with several absentees. Debate continued as Rev LP Watts urged the need for Sunday baseball in towns of 150000.

Marion County Thomas C. Howe Irvington Vincent Clifford Iniamapolis Suny Brunaugh Bookwalter Samuel K. Ruick Jesse Fletcher Harry Hubbard William Bosson Indianaapolis Teuse Hulck Sunday Hall Legler Aspire Watts Winchester Public Morals Committee Bnaxe Themen Buick Committee On Rights and Privileges House Senate Pansot

Great Indiana sale of fast horses draws buyers

The article notes record setting pace horses Lou Dilon Mart Wilson Qing Snap Shot and others who made 1901 marks. It announces a major sale beginning Tuesday at 1 pm at Union Stock Yards Indianapolis hosted by the Indianapolis Horse Sale Company with officers M H Reardon David Wallace and A D Hughes among organizers and experts.

Lou Dilon Mart Wilson Appin Wan Wakemen Indianapulta Horse Sele Union Thin City Indianapolin Horse Sele Company M. H. Reardon David Wallace A. D. Hughes Mr. Hughes Chicago

Coal roads case before Interstate Commerce Commission

The Interstate Commerce Commission began hearings Tuesday in the gravity coal roads case with counsel for the regulating coal and transportation companies and William R. Hearst as appellant ready for three days of pre hearing examination and argument.

Scripps-M'Rre Press Association Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Begum Gravite Regusud Coat Transpore William R. Hearst Apeliant

Aard Campaign Ends In Heated Club Election

Members of the Adscript club divided into three parties Wheelhorses Clean Sweeps and Darkhorses to contest annual officer votes. The meeting was warm with crutching and multiple candidates elected including John J Clough as president Hadger Warnitu as manager Florence Ry m as vice president H U Paramore as secretary Mirmeen W Mareh as advertising manager Mark Dennis to join Nordyky Marmon Coz as joint realizer.

Adscript Club Munday Aicessful John J. Clough Hadger Warnitu Florace EL Rym Ayerson Secrewry H. U. Paramore Alse Levey Brug. & Cos Reaalizer Mirmeen W. Mareh

Epileptic Colony Plan Heads to Legislature

A proposed Epileptic Colony requires 9250.00 for a harm plan and 4 days work to pass the senate. A commission will be named within 99 days to locate the village and prepare cottages. The next legislature may be asked for 201000 to finish the work started Monday. The proposition is described as purely experimental.

Areep Eptte Ralang Senate Musetus Revernae

Captured Yaquis Detained After U.S. Troop Sweep

Government troops led by Teabel captured two Yaqui Indians from the band that killed five Americans. The captives were brought to Mexicali and placed in the penitentiary for detention.

Scripps-A Rae Preeb Association Too Teabel

A Vexatious Problem and Lecture Plans in Indy

A Sun letters section argues wealth concentration harms democracy. It promotes a March 8–15 free lecture by Jann White of Chicago on political economy, aiming to broaden public debate and advocate justice as a remedy. Marion Eaton, County Assessor, reports three years of Marian county tax assessments and duties, noting high property values and mortgage deductions.

Henry George Fella Walt Jann Chicago Whity As. H. Kraube Indianapolis Marian County Indiana Anyness Hoke Marian Ndavita County Board of Review Telky Sao Ing Mae Atvice Marion Eaton

Prussian lower house OKs Rhine Wesser canal extension

The Prussian Reichstag passed the bill authorizing the Rhine Wesser canal construction with an extension to Hanover. The measure, backed by the Scripps-M RAB Pres Association in Berlin, signals a major inland waterway project advancing amid February discussions.

Rhine-Weser Canal Scripps-M Rab Pres Association Berlin Fev Riet Fuenday Hanover

Wilkes-Barre discusses cure for chronic petty thief

Luzerne county judges weigh measures to reform long time thief Mrs Sarah Jones of Wilkes-Barre who has stolen babies shoes for years to buy drink. A past mayor branded her with I AM A THIEF on a placard and paraded her through town, yet she relapsed after release and pled guilty again. The court suspended sentence and seeks lasting solution.

TISUN Wilkersbarre Luzerne County Hets Mra Sarah Jones Wilkenbarre Ahr F. M. Nichols

Death by Own Action After a Spree

A 42 year old man from Louisville, recently in Indianapolis with wealthy relatives, overdosed on morphine in his wife’s presence during a drunken spree. Dr. W H Foreman and dispensary surgeon Hoover treated him for hours but he died, leaving his wife prostrate and a surviving child. He had been employed by a railroad company and had attempted suicide several times during the spree.

Minor Washington St. Tininhed WH. Foreman Hoover He & D. Rillroad Company Indianapally

Pioneer Woman Dead in Jackson County Michigan

Mrs Leanuy Haven Loomis died at her daughter’s home 515 Eastat at age 85 in Jackson County Michigan. Born in Livingstone County New York she married Capt Ruel H Loomis in 1819 before moving to Michigan and then Greenwood Indiana. She lived in Indianapolis years and was active in Fletcher Place M E Church. Four daughters survive. funeral plans not announced.

Dirs Anderson 2Leanuy Haven Loomis Looms Jackson County Michigan Greenwood Ind

Henry Techentin Dead at Home in Indianapolis

Henry Techentin a prominent Indianapolis merchant died Monday afternoon at his home on Capital Avenue after a ten day illness. He was 63 and senior partner of the harness and saddlery firm Techentin & Freiberg, 150 East Washington Street. The funeral will be Thursday at 2 PM from the house conducted by Rev. F. C. Peters of Zion Church. He was a member of the Marion lodge of Masons.

Henry Techentin Henry ‘Techentin Indianapolis Hill Ixy N. Cagitolave Techentin Zion‘e Church Marion Lodge of Masons

New President Chosen for Deaconese Nobely

Rev J G Peters aceneq one nomination for the presidency at the annual election Tuesday night He has led the organization since its founding Rev Hlav Virwea elected in his stead New officers Henry Hues August Alang E Varnholt Fred Berger elected as vice president recording secretary financial secretary corresponding secretary and treasurer

J. G. Peters Aceneq Deaconese Nobely Heapliat Hlav Virwea Henry Hues August Alang Henry Kianke

Young Men Retaliate Against Ladies Club in Hampton

In Des Moines dated February 7 a faction of male members of the Hampton Ladies Club retaliates against women by passing a resolution to bar men from events and to fine men 35 to 5 for attending with the clubwomen. About 25 businessmen and clerks signed the resolution.

Ecripps Rre Des Moines Ladien Club of Hampton Kavs

Bond Jumper Caught in City Bust

Lee Dillon, linked to an opium den at 1N Enat Street, was arrested Monday night by patrolmen Hil and Xorens. He is charged with jumping bond of 24 dollars set after a raid at Kip Place.

Lee Dillon Enat St Xorens Ha Ie

Machen to face trial at Moundsville penitentiary

Former U S post office delivery chief August W Machen and co defendants Sinmet A Groff and Diter H Groff face a penitentiary trial in Moundsville West Virginia on charges linked to a charter scheme and patent letter box venture The district attorney orders transport to Washington for further action The defendants faces two year sentences but may be reduced by good behavior

Acrippsey Rae Press Association Washington W. Machen Post Office Department Moundsville W. Va Sinmet A. Groff Fae Portal Araft Diter H Grom Ime Marhin Seba George E. Lorenz Machen Batoe Tolads Hing Dirking

Anderson Mystery Deepens In Indiana Double Death

Robert Campbell and his wife, recent arrivals from Norwood, South Dakota, were found dead in their Anderson apartment. The coroner investigates possible accidental poisoning with corrosive sublimate. Campbell was 42, his wife about 30, and no signs of struggle or foul play were seen. The couple had been living with Mrs. Pittsford. a narcotic capsule box labeled Norwood druggist might explain the toxin. Coroner probes cause and time of death as details remain unclear.

Anderson Ind Robert Campbell Norwood SN. D Campbell Burluia Can

Charge of Bigamy Special to the Bun Huntington

The article reports tailor G Munro's alleged bigamy and flight from a second wife, with details of prior weddings, multiple attempted suicides, and ongoing inquiries in Huntington and Markle County. It notes pneumonia and grip, and mentions medical ads and hair remedy endorsements amid the period’s newspaper tone.

Huntington G. Munro Thin City Moanayuic Mage Mana Enfeld Markle Thia County Munro Chicago Flo Evansville Matead Caitrin Edna Safa Mim Edna Greer

Round Trip Fares to Various Territories Overland

Round trip fares listed as 25 dollars and 10 cents for 21 day return travel via late Erie and Western Tk to points in Indian Territory Oklahoma Arkansas and parts of Texas Kansas and nearby states. Tickets available for travel on February 7 or March 7. for details contact HL Bertarmanny District Pass Agent at 33 and Lilincles.

Erle & Weatern Tk. H

Emperor William Urges Czar Toward Settlement

London reports cite peace hope in Russia as signs grow that settlement between Germany and Russia is possible. Emperor William allegedly asked the czar to arrange terms to end the eastern conflict as unrest and war weariness press Russia. Officials increasingly favor peace as essential amid widespread war fatigue.

William Germany Bcrmmpsatae Press Association London New York Telegraph Sway Kuropatkin Wi Vem Jupat Russia

Kansas Senate Deliberates Trust Control Bills

Scripps-Rae press dispatch from Topeka on February 7 reports the Kansas Senate’s committee discussion of bills aimed at curbing a major oil trust. Proposals include regulating oil pipeline charges, prohibiting price discrimination, and ending cut throat refinery competition to free Kansas from monopoly control. Opposition centers on the financial aspects of the Connery Bill, with opinion leaning toward passage of the other measures.

OI Trust Scripps-Rae Press Association Topeka Kas Senate Tuesany Bothdard O11 Ts Kuneai Pilin Ares Felistar Kansas City Olla Kansas

City Record for a Day Births and Deaths Show Rural Names

Birth announcements list Tiarry and Florence Darnell and many others with addresses in Washington and nearby towns. Death notices record numerous individuals with ages and causes such as pneumonia tuberculosis heart disease and meningitis. Marriages appear among local residents with names and partners. A medical advertisement for PAZO ointment appears at the end.

Bat Metcalf Barred From New York Theatres

New York drama dispute centers on James S Metcalf critic for Life barred by Klaw and Erlanger backed theaters. He appealed to the district attorney alleging conspiracy to deny him a living as a critic while managers debate admission policies and union action.

James S$ Bat Theatrical Trust Metcalf Lite Klaw & Erlanger Crite New York Jerama Managers’ Association Haw & Erlanger

Riley Arrests Shake Local Case in Schafer Murder Probe

Bedford reporters say Fen Theorge W. Tiley and other Sun correspients report Riley was arrested on a perjury and barratry warrant issued after a prior Schafer murder inquiry. Deckard posted bond for Riley's appearance on Feb 13. Prolonged warrants target Mrs Cork and others tied to the Evans Browning case, alleging perjury.

the Sun Bedford Bad Fen Theorge W. Tiley Kvan Kyvans Schafer Mrs. Cork Evans-Browning Riley Casen Teward

Two Burned to Death in Wisconsin Farmhouse Fire

ECRIPPS M'HAE PRESS ASSOCIATION Meredith Wis Feb By the burning Monday night of the farmhouse owned by Charien Smith prompts from this Mage and demented woman Harriet Pratt 7% and Lela the Byenye old daughter of Mrs Smith loot their iver The fire was caused by a defective chimney.

Ecripps-M'Hae Press Association Meredith Wis Charien Smith Promites Harriet Pratt Lela Mra Smith

Schumann-Heink Announces Kaiser Allegiance in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on February 7 mime artist Schumann-Heink declared allegiance to the Kaiser and the fatherland. She stated that she will become a United States citizen this week following a planned maneuver.

Werelal Cincinnati Schumann-Heink Monilay Abe Will Cetizen United States Abe Hig Tincinnati

Tragedy at Akron claims two lives in domestic shooting

Akron, Feb 71 0. N Howe, a former coal dealer, shot his wife and then killed himself in a Tuesday morning incident. Howe died soon after at the hospital, while his wife was badly wounded and may die.

Akron Bcripps-Mare Press Association N. Howe Tursday Fred x Dourlet Howe Will

Palace of Grani duke Ernest burned in Altenburg fire

The palace of Grani duke Ernest of Gaxe Altenburg in Altenburg was destroyed by fire on Monday night. A number of valuable pictures, treasures, and manufactured items were lost in the blaze.

Cripps-3prae Press Association Berlin Graniduke Ernest of Gaxe-Altenburg Altenburg

Steel Trust to distribute cash bonus to 5000 workers

The United States Steel corp will give a cash bonus of 5,000,000 dollars to about 5000 employees, including heads of departments, foremen, clerks, and shop workers, with each man receiving roughly 1,000 if divided equally. American Smelting and Refining Co, which also pays annual bonuses, is expected to follow this example and issue another distribution later this year.

Ecripps-S Rae Press Association New York United States Bters Corporation Atec Basia Anluriea Aker Amenean Smelting and Refipms Company Steel Corporation Mand

Reid Visits Richmond Special to the Bun

Danies G. Reid Wallat millionaire and Richmond benefactor spent seven hours in Richmond to inspect the construction of the United Presbyterian church the Sun Memorial hospital and the Earlham cemetery site for planning a massive mausoleum. He praised progress noting the hospital should be ready for occupancy in June and the church dedication about a year away.

Richmond Ind United Prasbytarian Sun Memorial Hospital Earlham Cemetery Danles G. Reid Wallat Miusuieum

Geyser Denies In Murder Case Evidence Points Elsewhere

Norman Geyser, held at Allegheny Central Police station for the murder of Mrs. Marthe Kirkpatrick Sunday morning, proclaims his innocence though police deem him not the killer. The coroner’s inquiry will investigate the case Wednesday.

Geyser Bcripps-M'Rae Press Association Pittsburg Norman BL Geyser Allegheny Central Marthe Kirkpatrick

Richmond Man's Work On Sioux Decorative Art

Special to the Bloomington Journal Richmond Ind Feb t Decorative Art of the Sioux Indians is the title of an illustrated publication by the American Museum of Natural History New York The work is by Dr Clark Washer son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin F Winaler of Richmond The material for the volume was gathered by Dr Wingter during a trip to the west several months ago.

Richmond Ind Américain Museum of Natural History New York Clark Washer Benjamin F. Winaler Wingter West

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