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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1905

Page

6

Hoch to arrive as police guard Hoch case at depot

Hoch the alleged bigamist and wife slayer is due in New York bound train at 5 25 p m Thursday. Coroner Hoffman planned an inquest into Mrs Muss Welker death Thursday but may push to Friday to permit Hoch to appear before the court. Police expect a large depot crowd to view Hoch with added guards and many Chicago women anxious to see the noted “Bluebeard.” Authorities cite a Cincinnati case where Hoch faked as Jacob Schmit to marry and bury Mrs Henry Bartels Schmitt three months after the wedding.

Ecripps-M'Rae Press Association Chicago Johann Hock New York Hoffman Muss Welker Hoch Bluebeard Cincinnati John Schulte Henry Bartets-Schmitt- Hoch Jacob Schmit Bculta William Kuntz McMickenave

Indictments Loaded in Indianapolis Thefts

In a partial report Thursday, several defendants face charges in Indianapolis. Matthews is indicted for purse theft from Miss Margaret Griffin on Missouri Street. William Edwards is accused of stealing a pitchfork from Wed Cook. Ed Gaine faces burglary at Joseph Mathews storehouse with alleged cat theft. John Wilhelm, an old offender, indicted for stealing two chickens from the Martin cow workhouse. Albert Laingshort to explain loss of a copper hand from the Indianap Vie blue Traction company. Adolph Movers Wilde tried for $140 misappropriation from the Meerlens Mowry company. Edwards and Wilhelm face possible terms. prior convictions noted.

Chas Matthews Indianapolis Margaret Griffin Missouri-st Benateare Wiliam Edwards Cook Ed Gaine Joseph Mutrhews John Wilhelm Marlun Albert Laingshort Vie Foal Traction Company Adolph Movers Wilde Mowry Company Edwards Wilhelm

First Passenger Train From Salt Lake To Los Angeles

The first passenger train from Salt Lake to Los Angeles over the Salt Lake route left Thursday morning. It carried Vice-President J. Ross Clack and a party of railroad officials. The road will not be opened for regular traffic before April 1.

Scripps-Scrae Press Association Salt Lake Tab Los Angeles J. Ross Clack Sffivlats

Alleged Robbery Suspects Bound Over to Grand Jury

James Findley and William Kirt, described as colored, charged with stealing a 4 Alabama mand stud and a gold watch from Micuel Wells, a bar proprietor, were bound over in the grand jury at the Woliea Court on Thursday.

James Findley Willam Kirt Tolen Alamand Micuel Wells Voliana-aave Barteniier Sora Woliea

East Buffalo Live Stock Market Report

SCRIPPS M RAG PRESS ASSOCIATION EBABT BURFRALO. Receipts and prices for prime steers veal lambs and hogs mixed. Sheep and lambs showed moderate demand with steady prices. Deaths at South Bend report Tsuae Clark a traveling salesman died of apoplexy and Jesse Weary suffocated by coat case.

East Buffalo Scripps M Rag Press Burfralo Atockers and Fiiders Jy Lambs South Bend Bcripps-3urre Press

Special venire of 75 for Donahue murder trial begins

A special venire of 75 jurors has been ordered by Judge McMahon for the Edward Donahue murder trial in Lake County Circuit Court. The case involves the killing of A. M. North near Tolleston and the trial starts next Monday.

Acripps-Syrae Press Association Laporte Ind McMahon Edward Donahue A. M. Northup Tollestan Lake County

Purse Grabbers Bound Over By Grand Jury

Thomas Follig and Sid Baker two colored purse grabbers were bound over to the grand jury by Judge Wharton after a brief examination. They were identified by women they robbed. A dubious medical advertisement follows, promoting Hood's Barispariliu as a blood purifier and cold remedy.

Thomas Follig Sid Baker Grand Jury Wharton

Indian man wins custody after courtroom face off

Special to The Sun from Buffalo New York Feb. Clara Hewlin of Jefferson street Buffalo carried four baby boys, 22 months old, with her husband Wilbur Hewlin. She faced former husband Jesse E. Penniston of Anderson Indiana in the supreme court. Penniston had sued for divorce after discovering her fidelity issue and was awarded custody only after a tentative agreement allowed him the last born boy following a painful parting as the mother shed tears.

Buffalo Clara Hewlin Jefferson St Wilbur Hewlin Jesse E. Peniaton Anderson Ind Supreme Court Penniston Hewhin Hammond

Beat His Wife Beating Arrest Reported in Local Police

Damen Hancock of 407 Waldron Street was arrested Thursday morning by Bicycle Policemen Tuncan and Agkine on charges of beating his wife who works as a domestic in John C. Frost’s family at 150 North Pennsylvania. Neighbors say Hancock avoids work and abuses her whenever possible.

Damen Hancock Waldronst Yhursday Tuncan and Agkine John C. Frost

Pay for Jurors Sparks Debate on Wood Bill

Senator Slack argued against raising petit juror pay from two to a higher amount, calling juror service patriotic and essential to justice. Senator Wood pressed questions on why judges demand fat fees and why lawyers won’t work pro bono. Other senators pressed on public service by politicians. The bill failed for lack of constitutional majority.

Slack Justles Seaatar Wood Stack Gan

Richmond area farmer's wife found hanging in barn

Special to the SGNJ Richmond Indiana report: Berah Criehield, wife of Owen Critchticht, a farmer three miles north of Richmond, was found hanging in the barn Thursday morning. Suspected despondency cited as motive. discovery made by a relative.

Richmond Ind Berah Criehield Owen Critchticht

Edinburg Man Found Hanging Near Farm Farm

The body of a man was found hanging in a deserted cowshed on a farm near Paintount several days ago. Identified Thursday as Everett Mozzeil of Edinburg, who had recently returned from the Philippines. He left Farmburg months ago and was found with two strangers near Fairmount. valuables were stripped from the body.

Scripps-A Bar Press Association Tanville Paitnoount Everett Mozzeil Edin+ bure ind Bozzen Philippines Farmburg Waslart Bean Fairmount

Prisoners march through Moundsville as crowd gathers

Machen and the Groffs, once postal officials convicted of defrauding the United States, pass the town in a public march to the prison. Spectators line the streets as convicts are measured for uniforms and prepared for clerical work in the penitentiary.

Moundsville W. VW Wo Machen Samone A. Groff D. A. Groff Postal Department Earch Persia Iran Groffs Machen Thuy T. OH. Burham Samuel A. Groft le Jong Ray Beard Marben Raut Gretta Suma Groff

Milwaukee Patrolman Arrested for Burglary

Milwaukee patrolman John E. Roach, long with the force, was arrested by his brother-in-law, Fred Peck, for burglarizing George M. Ackerman grocery. Roach, living at 16 Warren Ave with an invalid wife and seven children, allegedly entered the store on duty and took cash from a till before Peck challenged him and restrained him.

Milwaukee Win John E. Roach Fred Peck George ML. Ackerman White Roach Warren-ave Jerge Galt Neerl Atora Ftix Peck

Saloon Keeper Sued Over Fatality In Circuit Court

Special to the Sun reports Jn Anderson also known as Joe, and Josephine Dyer of Tauratay sue Anton Berman, a saloon keeper, for damages 82.00 in connection with the death of her husband Charlen Dyer. He was killed by a Pennsylvian drain while intoxicated, and it is alleged Berman sold him liquor that caused him to faint on the tracks.

Anderson Joesephine Dyer Tauratay Anton Berman Hlarmages Nynes Charlen Dyer Bohrman

Deny Fraud Charge By Two Indicted Lecturers

Jatin Lesher and Withye Jones Iodignangy deny intent to swindle the Indiana public with a planned April to April lecture venture at the Grand Opera House. The case was continued as they claim they sought lawful lectures and financial backing, with only one ticket sold so far and no harm intended.

Jatin Lesher Withye Jones Idianapolia Thursdiy Grand Opera House Comity Jail George Harcourt Jones Vermontst Cesher Lesher Harrisburg Guy, Prangpacker Pro. McGinniz Stata B Drarian Jonea Aeent

City Record of a Day Births and Deaths Dominant

A daily city record lists births including L Nee Raney Wade girl Neste Ta Kite Trvngton and others, with locations like 80 Woodlawn and 301 N Btato, among several names such as Benjamin and Eva Mays and George and Marge Nitterhouse. Deaths include Alice Vandumen at City Hospital,Philippine area terms and multiple medical causes. infant and elder names span Camp, Emerson, and Jefferson addresses. Marriages section names Isaac N Day Loretta Pitta Joby W Vent Christine KK, Leo A Wiley Rosalie Sweeney and others in a compact city roster.

Nee Raney Wade Neste Ta Kite Trvngton Chartes Adalark Massachuetts Hay Benjamin Eva Mays Joy Hattie Walter Woodlawn Hay Jono Annie Sutter Carl Barbara Schaffner Martindzie Martindaie Charles A- Ti Kate Franke Irvingdon Heye Jonn Della Mondary Birch Hoy George Marge Nitterhouse Alice Vandumen City Hospital Patalyste Pearl Ty Techentin N. Capito Patatyss Day J. Vincent's George Gusley Bird Palmonaris Anna B. Wyatt Ben Davis Tubeacu- Towty Elizabeth Braun Weghurst B. Minor Washington Mosphittic Sarah Johnson Camp Charles Sims Emerson Charles F. Schackel Jefferson William Dt. Newman Minnesota Pneumont

Dumas Sues Rail Line Over Excursion Injury

Mrs. Alice Dumas sues TL E W railway for 5000 damages claiming inadequate passenger care on a Chicago excursion from Indianapolis on Sept 3 198. She alleges a dense crowd forced her up a car aisle and a second crowd pushed through the door causing facial injuries at the Chicago stop.

Hicago Indianapaty Alice Dumas Dumas Chitiga

Elevated Track Bill Aims at Fort Wayne Cities

A new elevated track bill introduced in the senate, authored by Senator Huge, would authorize track elevation in cities the size of Fort Wayne. It was drafted to meet a Fort Wayne municipality requirement and its impact on Indianapolis measures remains unclear as Chairman Senator Huge studies how the Aley bill may interfere.

Senate Benator Uirey Ft Wayne Ft. Wayne Indianapolis

Indiana electric lines to gain new routes this year

At the Indiana Electric Railway Association meeting in February 9, officials announced major improvements planned for many lines. President L Henry and others spoke as rail officials discussed expansion and new routes. The delegation then returned to Indiana spoils via Thaton.

J Andereon Ind Indiana Electric Railway Saspcrsm DeaMer L. Henry Thaton

Governor Improves Ready to Return to Work Friday

Gov Prank Hanly has recovered from illness and expects to be at his office Friday morning.

Hanly Haa Hlace

Indianapolis Market Report Sees Mixed Livestock Pricing

CATTLE receipts 1090 with market steady good to choice steers priced up to 5.75 per hundredweight and various weights shown. HOGS receipts weak to moderate with best heavies at 1.76 to 1.90 per pound and pigs around 4.0. SHEEP and LAMBS steady with good to choice offerings at 7.00 to 8.50 per hundredweight. Also notes New York market activity with London buyers and rail trends impacting prices. general market strength limited by activity, with several rail lines showing gains in select routes.

Indianapolis Helfern Tonco

City Grain Prices and Carload Totals

Grain and hay listing shows Wheat and Corn bids with various No. grades and through billing notes. Milling weight and track prices appear, alongside a May clover and rye totals for several cars, with multiple entries and totals across carloads and grades.

Essler Stacy Inspectinna

Anti Pass Bill Debate At Indiana Senate Report

A Thyarabia report covers the Indiana Senate debate over an anti pass bill. Senator Davin explains why no emergency clause was added, arguing that immediate passage would criminalize use of passes. The discussion centers on officials benefiting from railroad and telegraph passes and the potential impact on judges and legislators.

Senate State Senate Indiana Davin

Little Bills Kill Most Measures In Session

The Thursday session ended with the committee reporting passage of a bill to engrosement while many prominent measures died. A few members defended the need for reform, and Representative Mauya’s bid to restrain railroad abuses drew heated debate. Freight cars and road erasures were discussed as potential issues.

Stauenter Loughton

Barrel House Mugs in Police Court Trial

Judge Whallon will question youthful drinkers in police court as three drunken barrel-house loafers face 40 days in the workhouse. The session warns against accessing the city’s alcoholic supply, while mug shots by Burt Parrot of the Mer on gallery depict the three men who may frighten others away from drink.

Whallon Burt Parrot Mer

Chicago Live Stock Prices From Friday Market Report

Chicago live stock prices from Scripps-McRae Press Association show Friday cattle receipts estimated at 4,090 with prime beeves about 5.9846.15 and weights. Hog market around 7 with light and mixed classes. heavy hogs near 5. Graded by condition, native sheep and lambs forecast around 6.10 and 6.40. Cattle, hogs, and sheep prices vary by grade and weight in a brisk market.

Smicago Afon Stead Ald Holters H.gragg

Live Stock Prices Report from East St. Louis Market

East St. Louis market report shows steady prices across cattle and sheep. Receipts include stockers and feeders, butchers’ and heavy lots, with notable figures around 3.7k to 4.0k for various classes.

Bcrips

Grain and dairy prices hold steady in Chicago market

Day for beard Scripps Rae press reports bearish tone with no material changes in grain prices. Wheat futures show limited movement while butter and cheese prices edge higher in Chicago and New York listings.

Scripps-S Rae Press Association Chicago Corm Scripps-Ssrae Press Association New York Feld- Park Fiem Pau Turkess Ballatton Oy

Bosson Plea Fails To Reopen Temperance Debate

Representative Bosson pressed to reconsider the vote moving the Moore temperance bill to third reading. He defended Columbia Club members and argued to allow free expression, but three other speakers could not halt the temperance advocates. The debate resumed without amendment or further debate.

Bosson Columbia Club Bossom Republican Eth Indiana Columnia Club Nakhat Ini House

Receiver Faces Inquiry Over Loans and Receivership

Judge Leathers ordered W A Van Treten to file a detailed report as receiver of National Land and Realty, after a suit to replace him. Van Buren admitted loaning 1.7 from company funds without court order or security, saying it was his sole responsibility. Stockholders claim mismanagement and seek a new receiver, while sale of 414 Jota in the Farert Part area is contested.

Leathers W. A. van Treten National Land and Realty Conquiry Weednesday van Buren Herod & Verod WWPL Ataris WWB Franer Trompiain Tt Furiness Ani Farert van Buen Hhe

Woman Out of Jail Special to The Sun Bedford

Jula Maesey, former wife of Elmer Browning, faced Mayor Smith in Bedford Ind on Thursday seeking a venue change to Justice Harris court. Granted, case set for Feb 28. Maesey released on bond. Jack Acton to be tried on similar charge Thursday.

Bedford Ind Jula Maesey Dude Cooks Elmer Browning Frank Ryans Sarah Schafer Smith Jack Acton

Temperance Victory Sparks Legislative Pressures

A political clash over temperance policy unfolds as proponents and opponents maneuver through the Moore bill and amendments. Cantwell and Morton lead debates while parties clash over gag rules and potential reconsideration, signaling a hard road ahead for liquor legislation. The outcome hinges on the Senate and party dynamics amid ongoing temperance measures.

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