17 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1905
Page
1
The chamber roared as Representatives Springer and Boyd clashed over a anti smoking measure. A tense session saw amendments, posturing, and threats of unconstitutionality as the bill advanced to third reading amid accusations of personal liberty infringement and procedural maneuvers by key members.
A juvenile killer, Johnnie Cahill, sits in Indiana form school for boys after pleading guilty to stabbing his playmate Willie Mack on North California Street. Witnesses, including Willie’s brother and mother, describe the deadly confrontation and Cahill’s restrained, remorseful demeanor as the courtroom scene ends with the victim’s family in tears.
An editorial discusses Indianapolis as a thriving city with a strong commercial base. It highlights the Commercial Club's efforts to attract manufacturers and enterprises, promote tourism, and improve city amenities such as free streetcar service, paved streets, trees, parks, and homes. The piece notes a February 19 March 5 meeting, with out of town merchants attending to seek reduced rates, and praises local pride and progress amid a growing population and industry.
A desolate Ohio town tale unfolds of Mrs Green wood from Hammond seeking her husband who vanished with their baby after selling a newspaper business and moving to Minnesota. She appeals to Governor entities for help as local officials say no extradition can be arranged.
An ad titled The Weather Spotter describes a device that moves to spot the weather. It claims fair conditions tonight and Saturday with colder temperatures and provides scattered temperature readings. A Denigon Barber Shop note appears about staffing and services.
Jose Mates faced police court on a charge linked to theft of an overcoat from Huiler's drug store and another item from Craigs ottdy store. He received a warning with no grand larceny charge. He was arrested near Meculiau and Washingtonsts by a Jim picket.
Thaiee Manet seeks a receiver as troubles loom over the ta Rio Trapteak Phinters and campans with a plan to appoint a new president of the orraneny. The city faces the cost of the Irvington sewer project, estimated at $104,566.61, running from Allington Street to Belt line. Alexander Goldberg was sent to the Indiana Reform School for Boys for stealing valentines from his teacher, but Judge Stubbs suspended the sentence for good behavior.
Terre Haute man William Hawkins, tried for the murder of Ogle Anabell, was acquitted in Rockville after a fiery trial. The narrative notes date and local detail, reflecting a sensational court session from Indiana.
A bomb exploded under Grand Duke Sergius carriage near the Kremlin in Moscow. He was a leading czarist official hated for harsh treatment of students. The blast killed him and wounded his attackers as troops were deployed to restore order.
The text recalls Grand-Duke Sergius a feared figure in Tsarist Russia famed for cruelty. It notes his role as Moscow governor general and his alleged involvement in brutal acts against students. The passage mentions his assassination by bombing in Moscow and the resulting public memory of Yarous treatment.
The Senate agreed to amend the law organizing the Board of Medical Examiners to include osteopaths in the state, a compromise between osteopaths demanding their own examining board and allopaths and homeopaths proposing a sixth member on the existing board. The vote reflected wide debate, but the measure passed.
A chronicle listing murders and attempted assassinations from 1879 to 1908 across Russia. It names officials such as Generals De Mesentzot and Streinikof, governors Demetrius Krenekine and Kharkelf, ministers Pobledonostzeff and Stolaguine, and leaders like Grand Duke Sergius, detailing dates and cities including St. Petersburg, Moscow, and Kharkelf.
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