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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1905

Page

3

Faithful dog saves six from burning home

Grey-haired William Kohler rescued his daughters and wife from a fierce fire after his dog Prince, a water spaniel, barked to alarm neighbors. Kohler carried two daughters through smoke while others fled in nightwear. firemen fought the blaze as occupants escaped.

Scripps-Surae Press Association Cleveland Wiliam Kohler Kohler Prince Geoth Henry Poehner Theodore Anna Louroe Anna Kohler Louise

Ratify the Arbitration Treaties Roosevelts Stand

Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt strongly supports ratifying arbitration treaties without amendments. He would withdraw them if the Senate alters the text, insisting any changes must not weaken the pact. A close administration source calls the moves a major step toward universal peace and naval strength.

Boripps-Mtnae Press Association Washington Roosevelt Senate

Bell Bound Over in Brookside Park Robbery Case

John Bell Bers Whitrell and Ed Arnold face trial after police bound them over on charges tied to a robbery at Brooksife park. Conductor John Schintoll testified that John Weil robbed him while Arnold held the tremier, and Motorman Jackson’s intervention sparked the pursuit. Schmidt identified the suspect, with further testimony planned from Winneze.

John Bell Bers Whitrell Ed Arnold Strac Brooksife Park Jude Whallon Poles Court John Schintoll Weit Oup John Weil Arnold Jackson Wohitaeil

Trade school scheme gains state board backing

The State Board of Education endorsed the trade school idea favored by Supt Whittaker for a southern reformatory. It opposed printing school books at the Southern prison, a plan Whitaker dropped due to opposition. State Supt Cotton called the idea good and urged legislature consideration to teach inmates a trade and reduce future prisoners.

State Board of Education Whittaker Southern Reformatory Southern Whitaker Cotton

Tucker to Decline Testimony in Page Murder Case

Boston reports state witnesses have testified and Tucker’s defense plans to rest Saturday without his oath. The defense expects Miss Roberts the Pare House maid to testify next, as she was with Miss Page the morning of the murder and the last to see her alive.

Scripps-M' Rre Press Association Boston Jen Charles L. ‘Fucker Nix Ret Wood Aiice Tucker Miss Roberts Wedhenday Miss Pace Miss Page

Parole Recommendation for Hinshaw Nears Action

State Board of Pardons recommended clemency for Willam B. Hinshaw just before his release from a life sentence. The board's visit to Guy Durbin's office and subsequent report to Gov. Durbin led to an immediate clemency consideration, despite prior doubts about action. Hinshaw’s friend Alanis Hunt campaigned tirelessly for his release.

Willam B. Hinshaw Guy. Durbin State Board of Pardons Seston Guy Alanis Tilon B. Hunt Hinshaw Ater

Blaze in a Hotel Kitchen Threatens Conflagration

A noon fire in the kitchen rear of the Portal hotel at North Capitol and West Ohio streets in Indianapolis required the city fire department to respond. No. 1 engine company and crew extinguished the blaze after $2 in damage from overheated stove and joists. A cook's oven overheated, and staff continued work while firefighters tackled the flames.

Im- Portal N. Capitolave W. Ohlovst Indianapolla Fre No. 1 Engine Company Chemical Capt George Lieut. Hunt John Mdler Phillie

Sleet Falls Paralyzes Indianapolis Streets Widespread

Sleet crept over Indianapolis turning the city upside down as sidewalks froze and streetcars stalled. Wires iced over slowed service while telegraph and telephone lines reported trouble. trains ran late and officials prepared for more outages. Doctors anticipated injuries from falls as emergency crews cleared ice and thaw began.

Miyshe Mia Indiananots Union Station Pennsylvania Chicago O'ttock Indianapolis Terminal Station Central Union Telephone Company Tongh Alance Wright Midianapolis Indiana Western Union Telegraph Company St Moule iMnats Springfeld Cinennati Cleveland Lauraville Hosta Johnson-Woodbridge Paint Company Washington St Employes Apt. Newman Salvage Corps

Water tests to monitor city supply by Keene team

Sanitarian Keene and bacteriologists hired by Indianapolis undertake joint investigations of city water. Tests will be conducted at their laboratory and at the Walter Company facility with daily results published in the city office. Officials say reports will be restricted to avoid misinterpretation during typhoid epidemics, favoring monthly summaries.

Keene Indianapolis Indianapalis Water Company United States Folot Hite

Widow’s vow ends in ten year sentence for theft

Special to The Sun from Hartfort City Indiana reports Mollyer, widow, was arrested after a year in Waynesville Ohio. Authorities say she caused the arrest of her son who stole her buggy and horse and fled with a girl. The court sentenced her aunt to ten years imprisonment.

Hartfort City Ind Waynesville Ute Srl

Indiana man dies from gunshot wounds in assassination case

Ind jan 11 Wilson Ad ington died from injuries after a Monday night shooting. Authorities say Charles Strom is suspected of being the shooter and was later detained in connection with the incident. The case remains under investigation as details emerge.

Marion Wilson Adington Charles Strom

Merchants National Insurance Company Formed in Indianapolis

A newly organized mutual insurance concern named The Merchants National Insurance Company of Indianapolis filed its articles of incorporation and an affidavit of compliance with state law. Directors listed include Wot. McFadden, C. L. afere dith, W. H. Sith, FG. Walter, Lenin Christiansen, Fred Moger, J. A. ngler, FH. Wilder, N.G. Egrun, Ho A Sing, and FR. Moore.

FH. Wilder N.G. Egrun FR. Moore

More Trouble For Lee In Debt, Safety Board Case

A report notes trouble for Lee on a charge of running a young colored girl and a separate case where William Richarlean faced a charge of failure to pay a debt. Lee is to be tried before the county court in a few days as the safety board meeting proceeds.

Patromin Beran Lee William Richarlean Failire Safety Board Lee

Market Dull Start With Wide Stock Movements Across Markets

Jan 1 stock market opened narrowly with Southern Pacific leading gains amid varied early action. Chicago and New York traders reported mixed results as steel and leather sectors showed strength while grains and live stock futures reflected cautious sentiment. Indianapolis and Chicago produce markets noted steady demand for cattle, hogs, and butter.

Bcrinps Wrre Press Association New York Souther Pacific

Chicago Live Stock Suripps WrAt Press Association Th7

Chicago market notes show receipts for Thursday with cattle including cows heifers and steers. It lists firms SELWELS LANNER SLIMGAS and KLM Hegs with receipts around 45 000 and 5 258 for western lambs and pigs. Market details indicate bids and day’s totals across districts and traders.

Chicago Suripps-Wrat Press Prine Beever Irke Esumyrel Ghia Thursita Boman BoudAina

St Louis Live Stock Market Prices and Kind Details

East St Louis January data from Scripps Aurab Press Association reports market receipts for cattle hogs and sheep with varying prices for beef, pork, and byproducts. Listing includes multiple regional locations and coke and coal prices with unclear OCR results.

St. Louis Scripps-Aurab Press Association LOPES Heef Sieurs Atockers and Feders

Destitute Mother and Son in Sight of Capitol

Ensign Underwood of the Salvation Army aided Mrs Simmons and her 12 year old son Bilward after they faced eviction and hunger during bitter weather. The 62 year old mother is nearly blind and seeks work, aided by relief and small shelter to survive. A second case involved William E Barton, 22, his ill wife, and seven children kept by his 75 year old mother with no fuel or provisions. Police referred them to charity, and relief was provided amid a rare lull in calls during the cold spell.

Senate Ave Vine Simmons Bilward Ensign Underwood Salvation Army Simmena Merona Ana Moana Abe Central Chair Company Immona Alea Mraferwond Pallco William E. Barton Mopriseat Marton Alek Tura

Indianapolis School Board elects officers and approves bills

At a Tulsa May meeting of the Indianapolis School Board officers were elected: Sweeney president, Moore vice president, Cleland business director, Reissener secretary, Baker attorney. An appropriation of 14800.21 for current bills and 99 for library site interest were approved. The note ends with ad copy.

Bouwh Lee Indianapolis School Board Tulsa Ihportance A M. Sweeney Chariea W.moores John E. Cleland F. T. Reissener Albert Baker

Conductor Position Offered After Thomas Death

Chicago January report says Felix Bottl, former flat conductor at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, has been offered the vacant post of conductor of the Chicago orchestra following Theodore Thomas death. The decision comes from the Scripps-McRae presas association in Chicago.

Thomas Scripps-M'Rae Presh Association Chicago New York Chicago Orchestra Theodore Thomas Felix Bottl Weason Metropolitan Opera House

Old Nurse for Children advertisement notice

An old nurse for children offers Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup to ease teething pain and diarrhea. Advertisement promotes the product at twenty-five cents a bottle. Dr G B Martin has moved his dental offices to the corner of Pennsylvania Street and Massachusetts Avenue with entrance on Massachusetts Avenue.

G. B. Martin Pennsylvania,st Massachus Wette Ave Mansachusette Ave

Vegetables and Fruits Market Prices Summary

A dense shopping list lists varied produce and prices including Apples Kings at 293 dollars, Greening O Bald winning 25, Northern Bay 35, Malaga Grapes per keg 4066, Bananas per bunch 1.50, Cabbage Holland seed per ton 14 domestic 9 270, Honey White clover per thousand, Lemons Verdelli 3.35 to 2.75 per box, Oranges Florida 2.75 to 4.00, Beans Lima per ton varied, Almonds shelled 45 cents, Walnuts, Peanuts, Onions Spanish 1.73 per ем, Turnips 1.75 per 100 lbs, Beets 1.50 per 100 lbs, Carrots 1.50 per 100 lbs, Potatoes prices listed, miscellaneous bulk rates.

O. Baldwins Northern Bay Malaga Delaware California Florida Th. Ge Navy Bears Brazil Ubl

Hector Fuller's Lecture on Port Arthur and the Russo Japanese War

Indianapolis war correspondent Hector Fuller will speak at the auditorium January 15 about his experiences at Port Arthur during the Russo Japanese War and the final fall of the fortress. He will recount predictions of the garrison's endurance, highlighted by stereopticon views from photographs taken in Japan.

Auditorum Hector Fuller Indianapoli Port Arthur Elry Fullr Mort Arthur Japan

Gamblers Released After Police Sweep

Seven Ramblers captured in a police sweep were released in the morning after testimony. Sam Young, formerly a special patient Winn, faced charges of running the game. Two others posted bond and were released, while the rest remained jailed.

In & Crap Fame Pole Vaurt Werner Ieleven Sam Young Winn

Watches and Diamonds Ad from Mullally Jewelers

An old time ad promises at least 1 percent on purchases at the Jewelry Moe. J.P. Mullally, Jeweler, at 3 Mont-pace, a short walk from the corner of Washington and Meridian. The notice mentions guaranteed quality and gilt prices.

Washington and Meridian-ste. Pill J.P. Mullally

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