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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1905

Page

3

Tucker Attempts to Establish Alibi for Boston Murder Trial

Defense for Charles L. Tucker calls ten new witnesses to support an alibi in the Mabel Page murder case. Witnesses include Louis White and Frank Kimball, who may link Tucker to the scene and the alleged pocket item Amy Roberto identified. Front, the boathouse man, will testify about Tucker's movements near Cutter's corner between noon and 1 PM.

Tex Boston Tucker Scripps Mntre Press Association Charles L. Tucker Mabel Page Louis White Frank Kimball White Charles Bourne Mabel Walker Edward Page Kimball Thorpe & Martin Ane Buckpin Ain Amy Roberto

Indiana Girl Ready to Wed Lover on Trial for Murder

Miss Mary Elfelbing of Huntington Indiana plans to marry John Donavin who faces trial for the murder of George Goyen. The couple, former Chicago sweethearts, followed the proceedings closely as Donavin pleaded guilty and Judge Farra rd weighs the penalty while Sheriff McGowan requires parental awareness of the facts.

Dixon Jen Mary Elfelbing Huntington Ind John Donavin George Goyen Chicago McGowan Danagin Farratd

Brother Sues Sister In Slender Damages Case

J E Smith of Pleasant township files a suit for 2100 damages for slander against his sister Martha Bowen in Wabash Indiana. Bowen allegedly charged him with stealing 300 dozen eggs hay and other property. Bowen had sued Smith previously for slander over a claimed murder by poisoning. The families are closely related and live on opposite sides of a wall dividing their home.

Wabash,nd J. E. Smith Pleasant Township Martha Bowen

Wilkesbarre Streetcar Strike Threat Looms After Wage Request

In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on January 18 a strike of 38 streetcar workers is threatened as the Wilkesbarre & Wyoming Valley Traction Co employees demand a wage increase from 1.90 to 2. A meeting was held between union president Mahon and traction company president Rigg, who refused the raise. Workers will meet to decide on a strike, potentially affecting over 3 conductors and motormen and the local system.

Scripps-M'Rre Press Association Wilkebbarre Wilkesbarre & Wyoming Valley Traction Company Mahon Carmen's Union Rigg Traction Company

Damage suit on trial over fatal wreck injuries

The first major claim from the W. Washington and Missourists fatal wreck last July is in superior court. Anna C. Perry sues Indianapolis Terminal and Traction Company and the Big Four for 3000 dollars in damages claiming serious injuries from the crash.

W. Washington Missourists Anna C. Perry Indianapolis Terminal and Traction Company Big Fours Company

Burglars Take Knives at Nayln's Drug Store

Burglars entered Nayln's drug store at North and Minorists Tuesday night by using a key to open the front door and stole 100 knives valued at 16. After leaving they locked the door. Police were notified.

Nayln North

Losses in Port Arthur torpedo attack revealed

Tokyo reports that seventeen Japanese sailors and two others were lost when a torpedo boat founders during the December 14 attack on the battleship Sevastopol at Port Arthur.

Wreck on a Bridge Delays Louisville Nashville Trains

Mobile, Jan 19. Traffic on the Louisville Nashville railroad is delayed due to a wreck on a bridge near Mobile. The bridge was damaged, the tender and several cars left the track. Fireman Edward Murray leaped to safety and broke his knee. engineer Eugene Clemmons and brake man Frank Thompson are seriously injured.

Unipps-M Rae Press Assortation Mobile

City Record For A Day Births And Deaths

Births list names and addresses including Howard and Pear Harmon and Robert and Frances Green with multiple locations in Indianapolis and surrounding areas. Deaths report Ivy M Theaing Catherine Keenan Harry Alrey Sarah Ayres Willam Pass Catherine Layman Dorsry William Harper Martha Wickwine Mrs Georgia Bimms James Jarrells George Harel Marriages include Hoffmarkh Blake Matthews Nelson Trimble Spencer and others across Franklin township and Indianapolis.

Ivy M. Thleaing Roosevelt Catherine Keenan Minnesota Harry Alrey West Indianapolis Sarah E. Ayres Willam H. Pass Indianapolis Con Ton St. Vincent's Hospital Catherine Layman Dorsry Franklin Township Wiliion Harper Tremont Martha Wickwine Carol Georgia Bimms James D. Jarrells Delaware George C. Harel Moore Nfl

Building Permit Listing for John A Schumacher

Building permit notice for John A Schumacher listing repair work at 37 Mi HOV FAG and 177-123 W A Market dated 1950.

John A. Schumacher W. A

Platt in Court Over Hannah Elias Money Claim

An 85 year old senator John KR Platt testifies in a New York Supreme Court suit against Hannah Elias alleging she extorted 685000 over nine years. Elias counters that money was given freely and denied any blackmail.

the Sun New York John KR. Platt Hannah Elias Justice O'Gorman Supreme Court Frank Black Elias Hannah Bias Black

Patrolman Mullen Fired Over Off Duty Drunkenness

In a Board of Safety hearing on unbecoming conduct Patrolman John W. Mullen was found in a drunken condition off duty one night and was discharged from the force. The decision followed evidence presented by officials and marked a personnel change in the patrol.

Wweanescay Board of Safety John W. Mullen Mullen

Canadian government plans steamship link New Zealand to Vancouver

The Canadian government, after talks with New Zealand, decided to establish a steamship connection between New Zealand and Vancouver. The announcement was made by the Ecripps-M'Rae Press Association from Vancouver, British Columbia, on January 18.

Ecripps-M'Rae Press Assoc’ation Vancouver B.C New Zealand

Fire destroys Douge & Clark Stammering Institute

A three story building in Brighton housing the Douge and Clark Stammering Institute burned Wednesday morning. The blaze, of unknown origin, woke thirty sleeping students. all escaped. May Partridge narrowly avoided a fall, saved by a rescuer as she reached the ladder.

Scripps-M'Rre Press Association St, Louis Douge & Clark Brighton Misa May Partridge Sam

Widow Appears In Pittsburg After Fortunes Rest On Death

Utary Miller, a wealthy Allegheny lumber dealer, dies leaving a contested widow. Pittsburg attorney MO Thompson asserts Miller’s widow. a certified certificate shown at Sacred Heart Church supposedly documents a marriage to Catherine Chambers. Doubts arise over the widow’s claim as Miller’s body is prepared for funeral. A nephew vows to launch an investigation into the matter amid questions about Miller’s age and estimated fortune of around 3,000,000.

Pittsburg Utary Miller Allegheny County Central Ly Braddock MO Lo Thompson Miller Mather Keane Sacred Heart Church Catherine Chambers Wilkinsburg Homey Milley Hraddock Wisaw Thhose Funerat Jb Wis Amiter Tur Ceara Ty Miller

Wend bill aims to found southeastern Indiana hospital for the insane

Senator Carl Wend introduced a bill during the senate morning session to establish a southeastern Indiana hospital for the insane with an appropriation to fund construction near Seymour. The bill creates a four member commission, plus the governor, to oversee the project, intended to serve 15 counties with an insane population.

Carl Wend Senate Indiana Caerlen Seymour Biln Win Entral Hospital

Flat wheel complaints trigger city board action

George W. Martindale protests a Prospect Street trolley car with a flat wheel causing nuisance to residents. The Board of Works acted on flat wheels on two cars on Ingleside Avenue line. a renamettance claimed only four cars operate there and delays arise from switching at the Big Four and Brugish avenues.

Big Four Brugish-ave

Hit by a street car in city accident

RN EB Jones of Aubland avenue was struck by a College avenue car near Maxsachus guis avenue shortly before o clock Tuesday evening. He paused from the rear of one car in front of another. Dr Hoover of the City Dispensary attended him and treated cuts on his face. Rheumatic sufferers may benefit from Hood's Sarsaparilla for inflammatory joints.

EB. Jones Aubland-ave Maxsachus Guis-Ave Hoover

Advertising Teething Remedy Praised for Children

An old nurse promotes Mra Wihision's soothing raudy for teething children claiming it calms the child, softens gums, eases pain, cures wind colic and diarrhoea. Priced at twenty dye cents per bottle.

Wihision

Markets Run Narrow as Stocks Open Steady in New York

The market opened with narrow breadth and an almost unchanged average. Gains led by C&O and M&O while copper and several rail issues slipped slightly. Reading jumped nearly 0.5 and Union Pacific edged up about a point. Industrials held firm with Am Smelting and Amalgamated showing strength as government bonds moved. Pittsburg cattle prices and receipts are listed with steady market tone and typical feeders and hogs moving at standard ranges.

Ecripisat Rae Press Association New York C&o Missouri Pacific Lonfinn Reading Union Pacific Southern Pact Minsouri Pacific BL Paul Karwar Gtnn- Ya Xeld

Chicago Live Stock Prices and Market Notes

Dawn reports show auctions and price estimates for cattle and sheep. Buyers include Texans and westerns with varied futures, stockers and feeders noted, prices and weights partially listed amid a mix of figures and shorthand terms for Wednesday and Thursday sessions.

Chicago Surippe-Awrae Press Association Dawn Catter Thuy

Russian preacher Mirsky to likely face life term

In Matsuyama a Russian preacher, Lieut. Mirsky, implicated by a revealed item, may be sentenced to life imprisonment. The incident stems from war activity reports connected to Matsuyama.

AV Rak Press Association Torio Ittemyta Mirsky Matsuyama

Refuses Divorce Trial Ends With Court Intervention

In superior court Luther T. Card sobbed as he sought a divorce from Sarah on abandonment grounds. Judge McMaster refused to grant either party a divorce, citing incompatibility of temper and urging parental unity for the children. The couple had been separated over a year with their three children present and questioned, but the judge halted further inquiry to protect the children.

Sarah Luther T. Card Superior Court Joige McMaster Wodneadas Eilen BM Lilly & Co William Indianapolis Mitte Henrietta Southport Curd Rake Deon Misa Ellen Curd diMonitier McMawer Attarneye Wille Curd

Woman seeks divorce after husband’s late nights and suspicions

Mrs Grace J Houser files for divorce from George C Houser alleging habitual late nights and suspicions of an affair. The complaint cites troubled marriage and desire to end the union.

Grace J, Houser George C, Houser

Wheat and Corn Prices Across Markets and Dates

Chicago and New York market notes list extensive grain and livestock quotations. Wheat and corn prices show varied levels across No 1 and No 3 classifications with freight and milling costs. oats and hay values noted, plus rye and timothy figures. Scripps press reports cover cattle, hogs, lambs, and cheese and dairy product movements in Chicago, St Louis, New York, and Cincinnati markets with steady to mixed demand and price ranges.

Guy Grain Muren

Moving markets mix grain and live stock notes

A torn market report shows higher wheat and corn activity with a strong undertone in wheat and firmer oats. Wheat and corn futures traded broadly with varied local receipts and price ranges, while cattle and sheep receipts and prices are listed across several weight classes and categories.

Parry Takes a Stand on the Railroad Bills

Washington January 16 The ware and means committee plans hearings on government rail control and tariff changes. Parry, president of the National Association of Manufacturers and head of the Indianapolis Southern railway, objects to rate regulation and urges impartial treatment for shippers. He cites opposition to monopolies and argues against government ownership of railroads.

M'Hab. Press Association Washington Ware and Means Wweanerany Curtis Taft Ab Parey National Association of Manufacturers Dind Yiees Tadtapolix Southern Railway Wise Toad Commission Jewistatire Chanyes opTes Bros Anit Orkey Waterers Catameres Denver NH 1 Rallenies Habotn Avoptirtion Tne Alanupolis Southern Te Mhngla Central Railrondy It Corporation Boyghaty Parry

Beating Charge Against Weyenfeld Boy Visitor

William TD Hynes, 64, railway mail clerk, charged with assaulting and injuring Todd, a Weyenfeld boy. Evidence says after skating on Pogut's Run near Hynes property, Todd refused to leave. Hynes allegedly struck and knelt on him, causing injuries.

Wiliam Hynes Terris Todd Pogut

Stanley Explains Delay In Smoke Nuisance Stop

George W Stanley city building inspector explains the delay in reducing smoke nuisance due to a 3 to 61 day notice requirement after discovery and the need to inform violators precisely what is deficient in furnaces boilers and chimneys, as Smoke Inspector King moves tents across the city.

Stanley George W. Stanley King

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