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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1905
Page
3
In Muncie on February 28 an elaborately dressed unknown woman with diamonds was found unconscious in the snow by North-side residents. Police took her to the county jail believing she is dying after she appeared to have ingested morphine. No identification was found on her, and no additional clues were available.
John A Wise a 113 Park Ave contractor asks the court to dissolve his marriage after a brief union in late November. He claims his wife loves another man, maintains ongoing letters, and shows no affection for him. He also notes she frequents wine rooms.
The senate referred a resolution from the Interstate Commerce Committee to the committee on contingent expense for examination during Congress recess. It directs that the committee or its subcommittee study adding legislation to regulate interstate commerce and report to the next Congress.
Special to the Aun Munchs Indiana Feb Charles Hawley son of Pranvia Bowles arrived from Indiannulls to Munele. Hawley, 19, is dying from injuries after a dispute with Clarence Moscow in a town Cinna Sartory. Hawley allegedly threw snowballs. Moscow struck him with a heavy glass insulator, fracturing his skull. Moscow claims accident. He is being held. A murder charge may follow if Hawley dies. Moscow is married.
The public safety committee reported favorably a bill to regulate dance halls on Mone Hill and keep young girls away. The measure proceeds to a wet passage vote slated for Thursday. Burglars struck two homes on Monday night. Leslie Stark of 1M Andes St found his pocketbook missing and later recovered it in the yard with money gone. Harry Murphy at 219 N Alabama St reported a gold witch and charm stolen. police were notified of both incidents.
February 23 report from Muncie Indiana states Mayor Sherritt ended a tense council meeting after Chief Cashmore met councilmen to press law enforcement. The dismissal halts potential friction between police leadership and several council members.
Charles Bauer, 1% prosperiety, was arrested early Tuesday by Poste omer Unspeeine Fleher on fraudulent use of the mass. A printed letterhead claimed he was a merchant handling furniture to pickled pork, and named GC. turer as a grocer in Indianapolis. He allegedly ordered large consignments to saloon keepers, and authorities cited another operation under Southside Commission company at 140 Shelby st. He appeared before United States Commissioner Moores. the case was continued until Saturday and Bauer was released on bond of $00.
Fragmentary report from New York notes adjournment of a case involving Mies Patterson in court. Separate reference mentions a person named Cacser Young connected to a death tied to a dower dispute, with terms unclear due to garbled OCR.
An African American man was restrained in chains on a Nashville train bound for Indianapolis with Klin Joan Bell who was sought for fatal harm to a Black man years earlier. A bystander paid Bell sixty cents for deals while Bell threatened further violence. Police identified Bell as wanted in Indianapolis and halted an escape attempt as the manacles were secured.
Senator Kittinger said no waiting stations on Interurban lines, arguing against the branch bill he opposed. The enacting clause was struck out by a 31 to 0 vote.
Births listed across several families including Trniel and Anna Murler in Lexington with a boy, Esre Henry and Bertha Stewart with a girl, and many others with mixed details. Deaths include Katherine Mewer age 60s and Othe Dowell, tuberculosis, with locations in Pleasant, Gilmont, and nearby areas.
London Feb B The attention of military experts shifts to the far east as Field Marshal Oyama the Japanese commander marches toward Mukden to resume the war. He appears to hold the porter's position on the Tx page and aims to secure the key mountain range that controls the Russian retreat toward Vladivostok. A major battle seems imminent if he drives Koropatkin from the range, potentially forcing a Russian withdrawal from Mukden with Japan favored to win.
Patrick O'Brien former contractor was taken to superior court by a deputy sheriff to answer contempt charges after he refused to appear and testify in the foreclosure case of Elwood National Bank against his business block. The court allowed him to go free until Friday when the case resumes.
Ramet J. Hammer, 45, appeared at the county clerk's office Tuesday morning seeking a license to wed Mary Scott Hammer, his former wife. He stated they were divorced some time ago but had decided to marry again. The affidavit was signed by William & Fish, and Holmes left the office smiling.
May wheat slips as much as a cent under pressure with quotes near 1.01 a bushel. July at 1.005 and back. Northwestern receipts show 40 cars Chicago, oats and corn and other grains mixed as a quiet session continues. Cattle receipts around 18 000 requested for Wednesday with prime beef up to 5.50 6.10. Hogs receipts 200 with prices higher by about 10 cents. Sheep and lambs steady with western lambs around 7.80.
The Indianapolis Water Company completed a costly 435000 aqueduct over Fall Creek and will soon divert river water into the canal to boost city supply. Health officials warn of sanitary risks along the canal banks and plan inspections, closures of boating, and filter intake precautions as crews address ice blockages and debris.
A discussion on a Wallace statue in Washington faces a senate clash. Government figures evaluate the project amid political opposition and procedural delays, signaling a contentious push to honor Gen Lew Wallace with a national statue.
Indianapolish market notes a stronger hog trade with demand brisk and prices 5 to 15 cents higher. Cattle and sheep also show gains in quality stock, with prime steers and good heifers strong while trade for legs remains slow. overall market closes steady after the advance.
A fragmented pricing list from ECRIPPS AYRAE PRESS ASSOCIATION shows varying rates for pork firm, lard, sugar, tallow, dressed poultry, and creamery products across Western and Southern markets. Units and spellings are inconsistent, but terms like turkey, fowl, duck, creamery, and factory appear, indicating a broad commodities snapshot.
Anderson Ind Feb 3 Coroner Trueblood says evidence grows strong that Joseph Jack whose body was found on the railroad at Elwood was murdered. Jack, a glass worker at the Marple-Evans factory, is alleged to have been marked by union men. The coroner continued his investigation Tuesday.
In a county jail Edith Calvin, 19, waits as attorney Pettyohn fights for leniency after she confessed to a crime. She recounts coercion and fear, pleads for a fair sentence, and speaks of her past while relatives and officials consider her case tabled for now.
New York shares edged up with B&O rising while New York Central slipped. Steel stocks showed activity with modest gains. Consolidated Gas led gains, while Delaware and Hudson traded up. Southern Pacific and Tennessee Coal and Iron were active. Wheat and other grain prices quoted with various bid levels. Cattle receipts steady at Marner, hogs higher, markets active with gains.
A garbled Chicago market wire lists diverse items from poultry to fruits with odd spellings and extraneous words. It mentions live poultry including turkeys chickens and ducks with a price near 16.00 per dozen, reflecting a fragmented historical classifieds style.
In Wilmington on February 3 the senate judiciary committee reported that no constructive recess exists to merit a charge against the president. The debate referenced Dec 7 wartime decisions and notes by Gen Leonard Wood and others, asserting no such construct.
Post office Inspector Fletcher says a long running chain of employment agencies is finally broken, with J N Ritne of the State Life building Indianapolis having served 18 months in New York for connection to the racket. Victims included prominent families, letters reveal loaned funds, traveling salesmen guaranties, and costly silverware or books bought to settle accounts.
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