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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1906
Page
2
Indiana readers weigh solutions to a baffling sheep problem as a robber in Mcordsville is accused of breaking a safe and stealing $415. The note questions pricing and sales math, including multiple grade values and the average price needed, hinting at a puzzle from Gustave A. Bileyenart of Braz Island.
Special to the Sun from McCordsville Indiana Jan 2 a large iron safe in Johnsons general store was blown open and 415 in cash stolen nitroglycerin used by the robber. The money belonged to Mr Pickle of Fickle and Lingle who recently sold their business to Johnson. The suspected thief arrived on the interurban car last night and fled after the blast. Citizens awoke to find the building demolished and no one in sight. The robber, likely a professional, fled a short distance. The governor of Wisconsin approved the Shiloh monument dedication itinerary and Wisconsin state shorthands invite comrades to report for the plans.
City sanitarian Eugene Buebler secured warrants for the arrest of Leonard a milk dealer charged with selling milk containing formaldehyde and fat deficiency. Hubert Alexander and Dr Guenter led the inspection after a sample was taken from Leonard’s wagon at Twenty sixth and finals ats on a Monday morning. Severe penalties apply to both offenses.
A cast mine owned by Dan Janeway in Indiana experienced a mine fire on January 21 likely from spontaneous combustion or dust explosion. Fire suppression used sealing of the shaft, ending the blaze, after which Janeway sent a new shaft and mining activity resumed.
A morning fire in Salem Indiana destroyed the Rebecca Strain building, the K of P lodge, Frank McQuitty's restaurant, Anthony Hanners feed stable, and Maude Thomas residence. Loss estimated at 12,000 with 35,600 insurance.
New Albany Indiana January 2 Mayor Grose removed Andrew L Ingham in charge of the city pumps and wells after some pumps failed to give water Buckingham will gone test and leave the post as a result of the incident at the water works complex.
Henry Ricker, 50, a farmer, was killed yesterday while walking on a railroad track in Maplewood Indiana. The accident occurred near a filled area along the line. Ricker was identified by authorities and memorial services were planned locally.
Paragon Indiana reports a straw shed collapse killing nine fat steers and two hogs owned by Q. A. Blankenshin yesterday. Also in Richmond Indiana Joseph Ramles, 78, pioneer drug merchant, died yesterday.
Brig Gen Jo Lent Wheeler retired of the Nerippa-McRae Presa Association in New York is seriously ill at his daughter's Brooklyn home. Doctors fear pneumonia or bronchial infection. Wheeler, age 6, has had four days of confinement and no improvement.
Mrs. Yelle Tolbert administratrix of the Edward Tolbert estate seeks court action to recover a large sum she alleges Richard Tolbert misappropriated by replacing the word estate with his name in a life insurance policy. The claim contends Edward Tolbert’s estate is minus funds due from the policy.
Edward Gates, attorney for Katharine Skelly, asks Judge McMastr for an injunction to stop the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company from settling the case without his knowledge or presence.
Fire in Plainfield Indiana this morning wiped out the Central academy building. A strong wind hindered efforts as a portion of the library desks and cabinets were saved. The structure valued at 5 000 dollars with 400 dollars insured originated from a defective chimney. The academy was founded by Quakers and had a 20 000 dollar endowment. prospects for a new larger school are reported as good.
Fireman A W Sterning of Clinton died when a double header Chicago and Eastern Illinois train wrecked near Hilledale Indiana. Engineers H L Collins Danville and W B Burgis Clinton and firemen B Simmons Sheley all injuried and taken to St Anthony's Hospital Terre Haute.
William Anadell forged a letter accusing William Barnes in the Sarah Schafer murder case. He confessed after being questioned by Sampson B. Lowe and detectives, admitting the handwriting matched his own and that his aim was revenge against Barnes. The letter led to Barnes’s arrest briefly before authorities released him.
The Unified Traction Coat company, based in Indianapolis, filed articles of incorporation with 200000 in capital stock. It will control coal lands once purchased by Union Traction in Greene and Sullivan counties. Directors include James Van Osdal, Wil Richmond, FE L am Sampson, Ellis C. Carpenter, Harry Hencock, Nicholl, and Calvin H. Allen from Carnegie Institute. Newton Turner Killed in Madison. struck by a live wire.
Hearing began in circuit court over the will of Wilhelmina Albertemeyer for a second time. Plaintiffs claim the estate, valued at 71200, was improperly divided to favored relatives while four other kin received smaller shares. The case discusses alleged undue influence and duress, along with the deceased's affiliation with Spiritualism influencing the contest.
City notices announce a K nois Contrat road work with a Corn Special through Illinois under University of Minos oversight with Prof Hopkins. a train departs Chicago Tuesday morning Feb 3, visiting 126 towns. Frances Wizard WCTU meets Tuesday at Mrs Hathaway home. Simpson Chapel choir plans concert for Women’s Home Missionary Society. Birthday observance for Mr Shoemaker. rheumatism incident at State Life Building. Grain of legal action dismissed for lack of equity against Rock Oil Co. Architects plan revamps for Nesalers building. United Spanish War Veterans host grand ball at Germania hall Wednesday. Mirror from Manual Training HS issued. January class yearbook release announced. George Washington birthday event set at Grand Hotel Feb 8 with arrangements committee named.
Special to The St Louis paper reports a man stabbed ten women within about an hour in St Louis, slashing legs and thighs with a long dagger. Police hunted a suspect seen multiple times near Franklin and Elwood, with one victim noting the assailant who previously stabbed a woman last week. Victims include Martha Young, Aita Martin, Mary Tillny, Maud Hall, Cora Davis, Clara Von Behren, Gracy Oglesby, and others, all wounded but not fatally. Detectives ordered every officer to pursue the alleged attacker as terror grips the city streets.
Witnesses describe a stabbing spree on Seventh Street and Washington avenues. A boy about seven or eight, five feet two, in dark clothes, struck Miss Amelia Mouser who was stabbed in the skirt region. Miss Hoe Deringer received a wrist cut near Twelfth Street. Kyle Frivameyer, 20, was stabbed in the abdomen at Washington Avenue with a wound possibly fatal.
City officers discuss creating a purchasing agent to secure better material procurement for wartime departments. An ordinance may be introduced at the next council meeting but action awaits Mayor Rockwalter's return from New York. A business manager for the hospital is also proposed.
Wilson MacDon Ald, 3, a sculptor, was badly hurt in a street collision in New York last night. A horse struck him as he crossed the street and a wagon wheel passed over him. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital with a fractured skull.
A Bay State woman credits Postum Coffee for restoring health after years of weakness and chronic digestion and headaches linked to coffee. She details initial dislike, later improvement within a month, and weight gain while praising the beverage's effects. The notice also lists marriages, deaths, births, and local building permits alongside public notices from area residents.
A washed rural section report from Scrippa-SieHne Press Association Knoxville dated June 4 notes that in Johugan county the Vreinio and Southwestern railroad sections have been flooded in several places. AML trains have been derailed or halted in multiple spots. Traffic disruptions affect nearby towns and freight movements. Local crews work to assess damage and restore service.
Union workers quit Tuesday at Levey Brothers & Co printing in Indianapolis amid eight hour day protests by the Typographical Union. Foreman and nine to ten workers walked out, leaders claim nonunion men were persuaded to join, while managers deny long-term disruption and vow to keep the shop open.
In Charleston West Virginia on January 2 a woman says she shot her husband after a domestic dispute. She claims the fight began when he returned late and escalated after a slap. She says he tried to strike her and she shot him with a pistol from under the pillow during the struggle.
In Owensboro on June 1 a Kentuckian named derigps Melino Presa Association was fined for returning a revolver to his pocket after bat on hie. Willem Green testified for carrying a concealed weapon and was fined and given a term of silence for his carelessness.
A Levee held at the town hall honors King Alfonso with attendance from delegates including the Duke of Almwar and Spain’s leaching envoy to the Moroccan conference. The event, part of a ceremonial sequence, featured no congress or formal design, but included formalities as delegates gathered.
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