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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1905
Page
1
MraeLinie Culver sues Dr. Dudley M. Culver alleging transferred affection to another woman. She claims he is a drunkard used vulgar language at home struck her and harmed their home. She says he owes her $300 loaned during his coroner candidacy and seeks court restraint on disposing of property until alimony is decided.
A Belt Telephone lineman Lee Connelly of 2% E Olive St fell from a telegraph pole at Shelby and Beechcr ats Monday morning. The pole broke near the ground causing both ankles to break and possible internal injuries. Dr KK Rore attended and he was sent home in a carriage.
Police report mysterious highwaymen operating in outlying districts over several nights did not appear Sunday, leaving investigators puzzled. Supt Kroger, Capt Hyland, and Detectives Kinney lead night patrols while day officers sweep secluded city zones chasing leads, with theories pointing away from locals toward outsiders or race track followers. The other item notes the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America holding its regular quarterly meeting at the organization’s offices with seven board members plus national officers present.
Two new numbered stationers in Indianapolis post office system have been established. No 2 is at Col Texeave and Twenty fourth, while No 3 is at 1402 He New Post Office. The notices mention fishing tackle and sports gear at Washington and Market, with vendors Gus Hebich and Davis offering hot weather clothes.
Miss Stella Fullmer, neighbor of Alonzo Slater, refused to disclose a mysterious confession Slater gave before his death. Coroner’s aide notes she promised not to reveal the secret, despite repeated questioning about potential causes for Slater’s suicide.
The State Tax Board plans stricter taxes on railroads interurban lines express firms and telephone lines this summer as Gov. Hanly leads the board in reducing levity and increasing scrutiny. The board reorganized with Hanly as chairman and John Billheimer deputy, joined by Sherrick Storms Wingate and Parks M Martin. The United Mine Workers executive board in Indianapolis nears completion of its session and expects to adjourn by Monday afternoon.
Vincent McDowell a 12 year old boy accused of taking a gun from Mrs Augusta Mussellman during a prayer at St Mary's church and stealing money. He was arraigned before Judge Brobbs in Momay with trial set for next Weanca nay. He confessed to planning a New York trip, boarding a pastor car, and spending money on travel and goods. He was sent to the detention home after Judge Stud ordered the confinement.
Rees, manager of the Panama Banking Company of Colon, is sick with malaria. The report notes his illness amid local business circles and Panama City activity in July, reflecting health concerns among Panama’s banking leadership.
In Iola Kansas, a temperance plot exploded over 140 sticks of dynamite at Eagle and Montgomery’s joints and other nearby sites, causing $150000 damage to two brick structures and a two story frame building. Authorities arrest C L Devin and WoC Stone as suspects. town population around 1600.
District Attorney Jerome Mandas arrived from Kansas and stated westerners are prospering as he spoke of sharp local tensions. In LaCrosse Wisconsin Wilbert Gerreiche was stabbed by an unknown man Sunday night, prompting police inquiry near Paris F B Loomis of Washington called on foreign attics officials Monday. Ottawa Kansas Gay Folk of Mieraut will address a Chautauqua next Friday to a record crowd. In Oyster Bay President Roosevelt weighs prosecuting Assistant Statistician Heimer for alleged treachery to agriculture. Chicago Lewis Stane wealthy man dies by his own hand at his home on Michigan Avenue.
Hundreds use Tutewiler free bathhouse at Pleasant Tun and Madison Ave now under Leonard Quill and James Moriartry supervision. Deve Harry Tutewiler has left for a short visit in Wisconsin. South-side bathhouse also administered by the two officials.
Harry Bilner a carpenter was arrested Monday by Officers Joyce and Diner on a child desertion charge. His sister in law says after his wife’s death he deserted four children ages about a few years old, left alone at 1713 English Ave. She found them and cared for them and he said he did not want the children. Two children have been placed in the Board of Children's Guardian home and the others are with relatives. The mother died last April and police have been seeking Bilner for some time. He was found Monday morning working on a house on E Washington near Sherman Drive and then said he lived at 34 E Louisiana St.
After a three week illness Thames J McGroarty age 30 died Monday morning at his father Deputy County Assessor Neal McGroarty's home at 6168 Meridian Ave. The death was attributed to a complication of stomach troubles.
The Board of Public Works pledged to a Twenty-seventh Street property owners delegation on Monday that it would confer with the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company about placing a single track to extend College Avenue to Twenty-seventh Street and Cornell Avenue to Thirtieth Street. Property owners had resisted double tracks and sought restraining orders from state and federal courts, but were denied in both.
About 180 divorces were granted by circuit court since September 1. The wives received most of the settlements. Judge Allen dismissed fifty divorce cases. Figures in the three superior courts are similar.
Mark Harrett has withdrawn his accusations that Policeman W A Larsh and Frank Anderson pulled him from a moving car at Riverside Park and assaulted him. The Board of Safety will notify the policemen.
Jennie Jordan sues for divorce from Orlando W. Jordan alleging he struck her and abandoned her. Marie Ferguson asks separation from Frederick Ferguson, claiming he left for Canada months ago. Also mentions various advertisements and local business notices.
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