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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1905
Page
2
United States entomologist C L Marlatt reports insects impose a yearly levy of about 700 million dollars on American farm, orchard and forest products, with fighting costs around 100 million more. All crops suffer, cereals and hay heavily damaged, and pests like the Hessian fly cause major losses. Disease spread and tick-borne costs add further economic impact.
Special to the 81N Rising Sun Indiana July 5 William Ricketts perhaps the oldest stage driver in the United States died at his home. He began work in 166% when the line was established between Rising Sun and Aurora and remained in steady service, making two trips daily except Sundays. He drove a remarkable distance daily and over the years accumulated about 416 915 miles.
Milton D. Purdy, assistant attorney general in the department of justice, has been designated to succeed the special commissioners who resigned, in the Santa Fe rebate inquiry.
Portland Ore July 5 United States Senator Mitchell who was convicted Monday night will move for a new trial next Monday. If denied he will appeal to the United States Supreme Court. Judge DeHaven can sentence him to two years in the penitentiary with a fine. The jury urged leniency, suggesting a lighter punishment.
A day in the city reports several incidents including AMER FLING 27 1492 Nardykeave seized by cramps and drowned near White river Maywood. Frederick A. Merting held on $00 bond after an auto collision injuring Samuel Nickbarg. William Muscke dies at 4% E Vermont St and will be buried Thursday. he was a Civil War veteran. Robert W. Hobbs leaves Morning Star for a Cleveland post. State Bar association plans annual meeting in United States courtroom old federal building. Arthur Bloom accidentally drinks carbolic acid but is saved after an hour. John T. Keating of Chicago speaks at Irish-American Fourth of July celebration. two thousand attend and pay tribute to Irishmen fallen in Aberly.
Special to the Union Kansas City July. War erupts between Chicago and Kansas City boards of trade and independent bucket shop men over a Supreme Court ruling. The new National Board of Trade of Kansas City, led by C. C. Christy, vows straight business and public elevators. They claim to represent 139 members and 000 miles of leased wires and plan to surpass rivals in three years. Kansas City Board of Trade president W. C. Uoffe declines to reveal tactics while others doubt the new board’s longevity and threaten expulsion if its quotations appear on the floor.
SPECIAL TO THE SS CLEVELAND. Elihu Root, former secretary of war, with President Roosevelt at Secretary Hay's funeral, reportedly said he could not accept the secretary of state post. He would not trade his $3000 yearly law practice for a cabinet role paying $8400 annually.
A Good Housekeeping symposium on the college girl’s ideal husband finds she values a manly, intelligent partner over looks or wealth. Despite varying views on money, most agree a good position and moderate wealth help, with some embracing marriage as the natural destiny for women after college.
Green casting's Putnam county courthouse was dedicated Tuesday with Gov Elrod and Gov Hanly speaking. Anderson saw George F McCulloch and Arthur W Brady present Mounds Park to the city, drawing about twenty thousand visitors. Multiple accidents and injuries reported across cities, including a boy bitten by a dog, an omnibus crash, a streetcar fall, a pot explosion injury, a fatal crushing at a Fort Wayne plant, a drowning, a kidnapping beating case, and an electrocution of a utility worker.
In Anderson Indiana on a Tuesday night John Wolting discovered a two month old blue eyed girl on his doorstep wrapped in a bathrobe. Police could not locate the mother. Patrolman Neill then took the child home and may adopt the infant.
In Milwaukee, the Hererra vs Charles Neary bout was halted in the first round. Sheriff J. J. Quien and deputies breached the ropes, ordered the fighters to their corners, and warned that any further action would lead to arrest.
New York July 4 an Austrian remedy named Ascatco is touted to replace smokes and inhalations in treating hay fever and asthma. Taken in T drop doses it is claimed to prevent hay fever across climates and shows remarkable results in asthma. Mail order treatment is offered free of charge, with this product priced at 31.50. Also advertised are Smith's Dyeing and Cleaning House and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children, priced at twenty-five cents.
Buddy Ryan of Chicago delivered a hard right to George Herberts of California on Tuesday afternoon in Helena. The bout ended with Ryan scoring a knockout and securing a decisive victory for the visiting fighter.
A compact illustrated folder titled Short Jaunts for Busy People presents an excellent map and practical facts about hundreds of charming nearby resorts accessible by The North Western Line. Published in Chicago by B. Kalskern and P. T. M. in 2e, it highlights easy trips and travel pointers for quick getaways.
A popular wedding trip is to take a D and C steamer to Mackinac Island. The new steel steamers offer coal breezes, staterooms, and parlors. Reserve 30 days in advance and request the illustrated pamphlet from A Bchantz, G. 2 T, Mer.
Special to the Sun Shonts T P of Chicago chaired the Panama Canal commission. He was arrested in Stamford Connecticut on Tuesday for violating the automobile speed law and signaled his intent to appear in court.
In Chicago on July 6, Joseph Frey 18 was shot by Patrolman Patrick Reilly after he refused to sell a picnic ticket. The confrontation began as a quarrel over the ticket and ended with Frey’s death.
Special trains depart Chicago July 3 and run through on the double track Chicago to the Missouri River. Round trip from Chicago to Denver priced at 25.00 with personally conducted service via the Union Pacific and North Western lines. Official route for Ohio Indiana Michigan western Pennsylvania and other states. Send for itineraries to N. M. Breeze general agent 6 Walnut Cincinnati Ohio.
The Pacific Northwest presents its scenic beauty and rich natural resources in a new illustrated booklet. The Chicago and North-Western Ray promotes the Lewis and Clark Exposition with low excursion rates and guided tours from Chicago. Send 4 cents in stamps to W. B. Kniskern for full particulars.
Low daily rates from Chicago to Lake Geneva and other targets attract travelers. The Lakes and Summer Resorts of the Northwest booklet offers detailed maps, hotel lists, and rates for 4 cents in stamps. WB Kniskern, P. T. M., Chicago.
Cincinnati Division schedules list departures from the Great Central Chicago and Detroit Railway city office at 4 N. dhnota st with multiple daily times to Cincinnati Dayton Toledo and Detroit. Springfield Division offers Decatur and Springfield routes via Indianapolis with varying departures and arrivals. Daily and Sunday-only services noted.
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