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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1905
Page
8
A scrambled report details a gang of firebugs tied to Indiana and Ohio. The text mentions a defendant facing charges, insurance schemes, and a plan to divide plunder, with references to a prison sentence and organized crime structure.
Jan 16 report details a Northwestern Ohio eastern Indiana and southeastern Michigan ring of incendiaries that robbed $1,500,000 from firms, made arson a business, and left only nine of many charged with incendiarism punished. The gang used organized methods, with Keller and others coordinating from early nineteenth century patterns to burn many buildings across multiple states.
Skaters gathered Sunday at Riverside and nearby parks in Indianapolis for a popular winter event. The stretch along the river and the dam offered extensive skating, with families and youths enjoying the ice despite cold winds. Park officials hosted a small outreach and the crowd included many locals and visitors, all taking in the festive atmosphere and scenic city ice routes.
A chaotic array of garbled notes details a track elevation issue during a meeting and adjacent concerns about safety. Officials, including Mayer Tiolizmitr, faced uncertain outcomes as members debated next steps and potential delays for the program.
A fragment mentions HF Kharoft and ROSSA in a wartime context with a couple and seven sons lost, described as misfortune amid conflict. The text is unclear but indicates a tragedy connected to a family during war.
A chaotic account centers on Rose and the famed Michigan athlete Hose. Officials condemn his conduct, impose punishment for party culture, and bar him from competition until he proves steady student status. The piece notes ongoing calls for reform and distrust in college athletics.
Trains leave Indianapolis on various schedules with am pm times and through service changes. Commencing Sunday Jan 8 the merged Indianapolis and Logansport division will run through to Peru instead of Logansport, with limited through trains and adjusted departure times.
Express service operates two daily trips with Sunday departures from Indianapolis. One trip starts at 720 a.m. from Belleville and the other from Powerhouse depot. Georgia and Me are listed as routes or operators.
Timetable notices from the Indianapolis and Eastern Railway Company detail passenger departures from Traction Terminal Station serving Greenfield Knightstown New Castle Dublin Cambridge City Richmond Dayton Springfield Columbus Lima and other central Ohio points with hourly runs until 6 35pm plus express cars to Greenfield and intermediate stops and Sunday timings. Officials listed include C Reynolds General Manager and F De Nominel General Agent.
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