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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1905
Page
3
Busy county clerk records a pile of old marriage certificates from 1903 to recent years sent by ministers who forgot them. Articles in the Sun prompted clergy to bring in dozens of entries, with many couples still listed as incomplete.
A Commerce Department summary notes tropical products grew in importance to U S imports. For 1904 the total value of tropical goods entering the United States, including Hawaii and Puerto Rico, reached 565 million dollars, surpassing prior records by about 60 million. The report highlights rising influence of tropical commodities on foreign commerce.
A schedule of lectures titled The Foundations of Criticism and Education in art announces events at the Hall of the Benjamin Harrison echoor. Lectures are set for February 25, February 27, March 3, March 7, March 11, and March 15 at 8 o'clock. Fenollosa will be a featured speaker.
Anderson Ind Feb 4. Clinton Chantess a bricklayer sought 1500 in circuit court for damages after a back injury from being buried alive in a trench at the American Plate Glass factory in Elwood Ind. Physicians report the spine fracture is remarkable.
A large funeral for Sport, a ten year old pug owned by Mrs. Nauth at 49 E, featured elaborate tributes atop the white casket. Undertaker Frank A. Blanchard oversaw the burial at the Frauseis Cole Home for Dogs as Mrs. Nauth, heartbroken since her husband’s death two years ago, attended with a friend in a carriage.
The Bufalg express of the Chicago and Ete railroad suffered a singular accident near Monterey on Thursday midnight. The train was traveling 30 miles per hour when a broken coupling and a failed air brake caused a car to derail. Pioneer Marhn of Huntington jumped onto the train, ran for a quarter mile, then the drag of the train halted it. The engine and baggage car remained connected, but the icebound track and skilled engine work kept the catastrophe from wrecking the entire train, though 200 passengers could have been endangered.
In police court Friday morning, a dozen men in streetcar uniforms faced gambling charges. Geo Cousins, said to run the venue, was also charged with keeping a gambling house. All cases were continued by Judge Whatson to March 1. The raid occurred Thursday afternoon at 625 Mitna st, a lounge used by motormen and conductors of the Traction Terminal Co. The men claimed innocence and said they were only lounging between shifts.
United States Commissioner of Education Harris sent a flattering commendation to Wayne county's educational standing. County Superintendent Charles W. Jordan received the letter in Richmond Indiana, noting the county's exhibit at the St. Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposition would contribute to a national display in the National Museum.
The trial of a group linked to the 1904 Kishineff pogrom ended with nine prisoners punished and others sentenced to nominal terms. Amid czar amnesty provisions tied to the centennial birth, many will avoid harsher penalties.
The home of Henry W. Wickemeyer on Third Street was wrecked by a natural gas explosion Friday morning. A gas leak was found by a company employee who entered the basement and ignited a match. The blast blew out all walls, damaging the property estimated at 3600 dollars. Ezra Wickemeyer, 13, was burned on hands and face. gas inspector Thomas Bhingly was shocked and burned. Mrs. Wickemeyer and four children escaped unharmed but were shaken and later recovered.
The Hugg compulsory primary election bill faces strong opposition from precinct committeemen in Indianapolis who denounce it as a reworked version of Charles N Thompson's old measure. Critics warn the act would create a six member partisan primary board, set strict same day nominations, and impose heavy penalties for perceived corruption while tying votes and offices to party control.
A murky report from Turin notes alleged conspirators linked to a murder case are under scrutiny as investigators expand the probe into a planned abduction of Countess Scripps-M R Rae. An examination into charged accomplices began, with defenses and motives unclear.
A 10 year old boy was found wandering near Union Station at 10 o clock Friday morning after being reported missing around 6 PM Thursday. Police, friends, and volunteers scoured the area all night and returned the child to his new parents.
Births reported at various addresses including 112 Viga 67 Doux lags and 171 Olive. Out and Maud Smith, Frank and Litton Kingberger, George and May Dunn, Edward and Pearl Foley, and many others noted. Marriages listed: poh H Davis and Elin M Adams, John L Wilson and Alice Marshall, John Woelford and Blanch Dholey. Building permits issued to F A Carrick for two cottages and other small projects noted with costs and names.
Mrs A E Shirley hosted a kitchen shower at her home in Thurn Day Evening for Miss Hazel Orme. The event, attended by 16 intimate friends, celebrated her upcoming marriage to Mr Conner Blunday on February 3.
An editorial urges residents to buy locally reach for metropolitan advantages in Indianapolis. It argues many people still shop outside the city for goods, especially high quality clothing, though local tailors can offer equal workmanship at lower costs. Supporting local markets will benefit the city’s growth and avoid unnecessary leakage.
Warren G. Harding and his wife were taken to the Sawyer sanitarium on Friday for nephritis surgery. Dr Baldwin of Columbus will perform the operation, assisted by Drs T J Hardin E Bawyer and G T Harding.
Butler Mo Feb 4 The jury cleared Charles Kratz of charges related to alleged hoodlums linked to the city council. The verdict came after testimony about criminal activity in the Blats city area.
Receipts and prices vary across markets with hogs lower and cattle steady to lower. Wheat and corn futures show irregular moves, while livestock in Chicago and East Buffalo reflect slow trading and moderate demand for prime heavy cattle and lambs.
Witnesses testified before the house bribery investigating committee with vague stories and limited evidence. Chairman Jesse Wilson warned that those with knowledge must appear, while officials considered a grand jury for A. Baker and potential warrants.
Chicago February 4 President Harper of Chicago university, who underwent a cancer operation last Wednesday, was reported improving Friday morning. He remains on the road to recovery according to hospital notes.
James Hoss died Friday morning at his home on Parker and T Mo Roosevelt avenues from a hemorrhage of the tuner. He was a veteran farmer with large land interests who retired six to seven years ago to Indianapotl. Survived by a widow and nine grown children scattered across the country. Funeral to be scheduled after all children arrive. burial at Hons cemetery near Oaklandan where a son rests.
Clara refused to return gifts claimed by a man after a dispute. Witness Smith said Misa Fleece moved a small box containing a diamond ring during a later attempt to retrieve the gifts. Attorneys for Smith and Misa Fleece argued the case as the hearing proceeded Friday afternoon.
Reports from a frontier area describe continued shelling and clashes near the Sha river. A Russian battery west of Litentun Megan begins firing on Lapis tu and surrounding regions, with engagements ongoing since early February.
The Board of Works delayed action on granting a franchise to the Indianapolis New Castle and Toledo Interurban, pushing the date to March 25. City Attorney Weirum needs time to review the proposal as Chairman Downing opposes granting street use to any company beyond the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company.
President Roosevelt issued a call for the Senate to assemble at noon on March 4 to receive communications from the executive. The notice marks the traditional inaugural meeting time.
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