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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1905

Page

8

Invention of Mihilder’s Automaton Miniature City

Franklin special reports Charles Mihlder’s four section miniature city built in his Franklin residence. The model, featuring automated factories, trains, and a vivid townscape, demonstrates life like work by lifelike figures. Mihlder claims world challenge in automatics with offers from parks and shows.

Franklin Ai 'Adel Mechanics City Charles Mihleder Philadelphia Blackwell Navy Kranklin Lake Shore Betel Hans Solomont Rextife Mibleder

Sporting of All Sorts and Baseball News Roundup

A hurried sports column reports on league pennant outcomes and player movements. Frank Pratt released by Memphis and Pat Carney joining the Phillies from the Boston Nationals are noted alongside various boxing and horse racing items and team updates.

Mr Wong Lecture at Negmbe Larrlut School

A Tuesday evening lecture by Mr Wong at the Negmbe Larrlut school drew a committee and resolutions thanking him for the address. City teachers and residents praised his talk, noting its impact on children and community.

Wong Tuenday Wong Iar Thing City

City fire record details and property notes

Fire report from Tuesday at Fifteenth Street records property owners Aveling Buttontanmn and Gamage with no damages reported. Incident notes list S. Hla and Vermeelis at 3200 area and nearby dwellings with minor damage unspecified.

Aveling Chas Pan Gamage Uttatury Fame

Locomotive Explosion Kills Two in Creston Case

A Erie locomotive exploded Wednesday morning, blowing two men dead and injuring a third. Engineer Fred Weller of Galton and fireman Charles Buelley died instantly. Frank Newman of Emits and Harvey Hreman were seriously hurt, with Newman later sent to Akron hospital. The wreck left the engine demolished and debris scattered across the track. The incident drew a large crowd as rescue crews investigated the scene.

Scripps-M'Rre Press Creston Dan Erie Fred Weller Galton Charlea Buelley Frank Newman Emits N. Vy Ligvejing Akron Wheeling & Jae Mirke

Fireman Struck by Train in Philadelphia Theater

A Philadelphia incident reports a fireman struck by a train near the theater district. Details are blurred in the OCR, but the event involved an injury during a tite outing and a wagon mishap near Trenton Avenue.

Scripps.awrae Press Assoutalion Fuulapalphia Praule Tichting Murtitys Trenton Reber Rubin

Dog Hero Is Dead A Big Shepherd Saved Children

An elderly report describes a dog hero, a large shepherd named Frank Barker, who saved many children from a burning home and a passenger train. The animal died in the act and is honored for bravery.

Van Jon Frank Barker Naity

Engineer Dead in Cab Near Bonham

Bonham police report an Akron Calumator engineer named M. dan died in his cab after a gunshot wound near a highway north of town. Authorities say the window was damaged and the fatal injury appears to have been inflicted in the cab during the travel.

Scripps Piuess Association Mounts M. Dan. T.L Bonham Clevelaal Akron & Calumator

Murder in Alaska near Fox Island shocks Washington stockholders

News reaches Beattle Washington that William Deppe formerly of Iowa and Rdair Ball, both stockholders in North American Marble Works, were involved in a murder at Fox Island in northern Alaska. The incident drew immediate attention from the Alaska Press Association and local clergy.

Alaska Mtae Presb Association Beattle, Wash Jun Fox Mkland William Deppe Towa Rdair Ball The North American Marble Works

Taggart Receives Ovation at Lafayette Jackson Day Banquet

At the Lafayette Coliseum Jackson Day banquet more than 1000 attendees welcomed Democratic National Committee chair Thomas Taggart. National figures including W J Bryan and Mayor Holtzman of Indianapolis attended. Taggart denied friction in the committee and praised Bryan while recounting the campaign and committee support.

Democratic National Committee Lafayette Thr Coliseum Wiliam Jenkings Bryan Thomas Tagnart Holtzman Indianapolis Seta Tilman W. R. Mearat Falls Norman Mack Indiana Ilinois Michigan Jackson Club Taggart W. Tryon Nowspapera Bryan Hts Parker WW. J. Bryan J. K. Risk George R. Durgan Howard & Taylor Lauchap B. Foley Owen P. Thompson

Alleged forger arrested in Frankfort Indiana

Charles Wagner of Kansas moved here to use a forged check for a purchase. The check for 50 drawn on Bowen Bank of Lagansport was signed by V G Blue. Wagner claimed alias and past residence while bank officials suspect forgery. police notified Lagansport bank about the suspect.

Frankfort Ind Charles 8 Wagner Kakomo Laganaport V. G. Blue Bodewy Legane Dinwiddie Arm Bremmé Suapletoud Lagunsyurt

Nine Overcome By Gas At Fork National Bank

In Richmond on June date nine people were overcome by gas released during a incident at the Fork National Bank. Reports describe several men affected as workers attempted to manage the situation and protect bystanders while emergency crews responded.

Schipps-Maar Press Richmond Tod Jun Evercome Naturil Graens Fork National Bank

Robbers at Muncie report details of theft by youths

In Muncie Indiana a special report describes Fifteen stores tied up and looted by a group of youths. The article notes the crime involved multiple shop break ins and mentions a suspect lines of investigation. A prison sentence is reported for one involved.

Liberty farmer Huey Banut dies after bite in January incident

Special to The Sun reports Huey Banut, a prominent Liberty farmer, was fatally bitten by a hog. The accident occurred during a January event as he endured severe pain before passing away. Authorities note the incident followed divider fencing and farmyard activity nearby.

Liberty Huey Banut

Rescuers Use Buggy Whip To Save Seven From Water

Special to The Sun. A buggy whip tipped rescue helped pull seven men from Lewin Creek after the lee broke during a crossing. Responders, including Vox and Sherman Bweenes, aided in the effort.

Columbue Ind Perry Vox Sherman Bweenes Lewin Creek

Turpin Fends Off Robbers After Morning Attempt

Two robbers trying to crack a postoffice safe were intercepted by Turpin, a merchant, who saw them at work and entered the post office. The assailants fired, possibly wounding him, and fled. Meg was suspected to have left town on a freight train.

Ston Pwo Wranke Real Jem Isa Thin Mmen Fiat Edduh Seker-Rad Redkey Tod Dan Envy Turpin Wem Postattice Turin Jilk Meg

Marion tight town warns parlors of pleasure shut

Special to the Sun from Mation Indiana reports Viola F Powrell warning Marion residents that the city will tighten controls on saloons winerooms and other “parlors of pleasure” amid a campaign to close dance halls and gambling venues. Officials vow strict enforcement and a crackdown on open establishments.

Jan Marion Powyrell Alt Savice Hala

Golden Rule Store Chef Norton Plans New Sale in Loganport

Special to the Bulletin reports Jane Norton, who runs a Marion grocery, opening a Golden Rule store in Logansport. Norton announces a sale on cigars and tobacco and plans a second venture after a profitable start in the grocery trade.

Logansport Ind Jane Golden Rate" Norton Marion Eagle Grocery Norton

Woman sues for divorce alleging husband set fire to bed

Special to ALN from Lowaneport Indiana reports Mrs Thoman Hurst fled the state seeking divorce claiming her husband set fire to their bed while she slept and threatened her with a revolver. He denies the charges.

Lowaneport Ind Thoman Hurst Nhw

Doctor Webster Taken to Insane Asylum

Special to the St. Louis paper, South Whitley Indiana. Dr J Of Webster, a wealthy physician, was taken to the insane asylum in Logansport after facing accusations of derangement. Reports say he is poor and near starvation as supporters pay the price for his condition.

Mitchher Moirning Laura Ne Honals Webster St N South Whitley Ind J of Webster Logansiort Belwren

City Record For A Day Births And Deaths Mix

A fragmented city record lists births and deaths with scattered names and places. Entries include Eva Stevens and others, plus references to Masson Ashland, Janet M Stanton, and William Willers among scattered dates and notes. No coherent single event, but a loose register of newborns, deceased individuals, marriages and building permits.

William Th Willers Moa Lengton Seni Janet M Stanton Vetawory Marit Lietere Anti Clare S. Peters Mort Wayne Ner Mata Thorge Weil Go Tonths Sagnerec Witliart King Tomens Seveenth Caroline Beedeltttn Kmin Nattedl Midlte Tibereu Lusty Aung Praaks

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