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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1905
Page
1
Witnesses describe Patrolman Henry Christ as cheerful yet not out of danger from bullet wounds. The electrical worker union discusses funeral plans for Cary and calls for continued vigilance as Christ's case proceeds.
A chaotic bulletin describes a deadly blast collapsing a large building with four killed and six injured in Winnipeg. A Portland quake frightens residents Saturday morning with no damage reported while unrelated notes reference a Newport pledge and jail vitals.
The Electrical Workers Union Local 6 16 met on Pride night to decide support for prosecuting the death of former business agent Edward Cory. Henry Chiat is named as the shooter, with the union vowing to assist Robert Cory and pursue the case through Christ and related authorities.
Testimony taken by Deputy Coroner J F Robertson on Saturday morning describes Cory's killing by Patrolman Christ. Witness Benjamin H Kelley testified Christ acted like a quarrelsome, anger prone officer, largely to blame for the tragedy. Kelley, a cigar firm member, said Christ, in plain clothes, questioned men in the saloon and then shot Cory after a struggle on the stairs outside, with Cory’s coat catching fire as the violence escalated.
Witnesses recount a confrontation near the Maryland building as Kelley and Darnell challenge Christ. Christ allegedly claimed officer status after firing photos, while others describe a high tempered reaction and an attempted arrest. Patrons and bystanders recall the incident and the ensuing tension.
Federal agents finally identified the prisoner held in Indianapolis for passing counterfeit money as Albert Thomas. Officers traced him through sightings in Nappanee and other Indiana towns, noting prior Ohio penitentiary time. Thomas, who wed in Nappanee and vanished often, was arrested in Warsaw five weeks ago after a forged coin surfaced. He refused to confirm his name and resisted sharing information about himself.
Arcnum representatives from Indiana councils met at the Hall of the Hoosier Council in Illinois and Sixteenth to discuss recently adopted rates by the Supreme Council and to press Grand Regent Edward Bierhaus to convene a Grand Council meeting. A Greencastle chair and a Lawrenceburg committee led by C. Matson and Rev Rugse were named, with resolutions to be adopted mandating a state grand council meeting.
Boston July 13 John Schidlosske, suspected of murdering his wife whose mutilated body was found at Belmont, is at large. Reports claim the murdered wife may be his third wife, after three marriages in nine years in the United States with previous unions in St Louis and Philadelphia and a third in Brockton Mass. The fate of other women in these marriages is unknown.
The State Tax Board session extended as members debated adjournment with Gov. Henry appearing fatigued but approving a rush to end late Saturday. The board reviewed statements from Indianapolis Northwestern Terre Haute Traction and Chicago Lake Shore South Bend Traction lines as part of the day’s inquiry. Mrs. Fitzareth Grosk sues Fred Miller Brewing for 400 damages over a Liberty and Miamista saloon operated by Martin.
State department officials doubt Bt Petersturm claims that MS Witte asked to be relieved due to differences with the czar. If true, Ambassador Meyer would likely have informed Washington promptly. The item appears in a jumble of unrelated ads and appears to be a partial news wire fragment.
John Stevenson, secretary and stockholder, sues to restrain Alfred Hoberg from taking company books and papers. The Stephenson couple allege Hobergs conspired to gain control. Judge Vinnon Carter issues a restraining order. The case centers on equal control of Century Garment.
A Saturday morning fight at Jas Rhontes saloon 10 F W Michigan st left bartender James McCloud with a severe gash and Marie Buckner badly bruised after a dispute over a 3 cent theft by Buckner’s son. Buckner and McCloud gave conflicting accounts while James Rhodes restrained Buckner as bottles were swung. Dr Blanchard Pettijohn treated both injured parties.
Dr T Vieter Keene city sanitarian and Jordan bacteriologist from Indianapolis Water Company travel to Anderson and Muncie to inspect water plants. Once foes, Keene’s typhoid accusations faded as campaign season neared. now the officials present a united front with few complaints despite ongoing typhoid cases this month. The Holteman administration asserts it has secured all it sought from the water company.
George Maratt presented Als plan for 60 cent gas to Indianapolis Commercial Club directors on a Saturday afternoon. Present were City Engineer Jeup and City Attorney Warrum along with other officials.
A Lynn Indiana youth aged eleven or so races to recruit subscribers for the Lynn paper. He has served as an agent for over a year, boasting a growing route and recent win of a finishing outfit from Lake and Co after boosting subscriptions. The Sun notes further prizes for diligent hustlers.
A number of railway mail clerks on the Pittsburg and St. Louis railroad received pay raises after promotions. Salaries rose from $1.00 to $1,100, with listed workers including Lee W Coleman, Harry R B Demrae, Arthur D Holbrook, John W Stonk, Allen P Fisher, Charles F Heagy, Herbert F Darkson, Orange 8 Julian, Earl C Mikey, William P Wor, and Charlee Knotts.
In a police court Saturday Edith Covert, a 14 year old white girl, was held overnight in a cell with a Black girl charged with grand larceny. Charities would not admit the girl, claiming they were not called, while the family she worked for at 310 Vandem t denied knowledge of the case. Dr Willard Pierce, in uniform, faced a separate charge of attempting to defraud six Italians and was fined 16 dollars and one day in the workhouse. A report also noted a request from the parents of Will Lester of Memphis, Tenn for police to locate him, claiming he worked as property man for a theater production and may be injured in a railroad wreck.
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