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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1905
Page
2
A fatal Indiana crash on the sVille road near Broa Ripple left Olive Johnson dead and four others injured. Chauffeur Cecil Dale survived with burns as a second accident near Dayton injured John Lambert and two others. Witnesses described a vehicle overturning after hitting a river sand rut, trapping Johnson and Dale beneath the car.
Olive screamed as a fatal automobile accident unfolded during a weekend house party. Miss Orr, recounting the crash at her 130 East Tenthaat residence, described the escape of Clara Brennan and Inez from the car while Olive Johnson and Cecil Dale were crushed beneath the machine. Several girls aided the injured before Brennan and Ethel John departed with their parents for home.
A car swerved into a ditch after hitting a rut, overturning and catching fire. Ethel John, Clara Brennan, Hagel Orr, Olive Johnson, Cecil Dale, and Inez Brennan were among the occupants with severe injuries. Miss Johnson died, bodies burned beyond recognition. Dale injured. Deputy Coroner Bennett led the investigation and Dr. Renneke issued a verdict of accidental death.
ISPECIAL TO THE RUN ANDERSON Ind July 2 A central Indiana switch engine Friday evening struck an automobile driven by C W Roush and flipped the machine. Mrs Roush, with baby and son Paul, and Harold Wilson were ejected. Roush and baby unc harmed, son Paul sustained a broken leg.
Enaaveth Moore files in superior court for an order restraining her husband James L. Moore from threatening violence and to protect her from alleged assault. Judge Leathern issues a restraining order prohibiting any maltreatment.
Bartholomew County ampuctation announces its third annual plot hc at Brookside on Saturday August 32 185. President Dr Buccesh and Secretary J Roninger urge residents to attend and bring others to the meeting.
The excursion to Madison scheduled for Sunday July 2 has been postponed to Sunday August 6 due to an accident to the steamer Bonanza bound for the Ohio river. Repairs to the boat will take at least a week.
Mayor Hollaman calls a special council meeting for Monday night. The Board of Public Works had asked to reconsider a tree lighting contract it refused to ratify at the last meeting.
Special to the Sun Cleveland July 2 John D Rockefeller spoke at a Baptist church Friday night saying he has carried weight on his mind for a week and felt burned down. He urged all to abandon alcohol and stated he has never tasted intoxicating liquor.
Special to The BLN reports Willam A. Goebel, a seven month old son of Bert W. Goebel and wife, drowned Saturday after falling into a tub of water while the mother was momentarily away from the room in Joliet Illinois.
Through the recent death of Mrs. Jane Martin of Nevada Iowa Pearl Martin, an adopted daughter, has fallen heir to a fortune of 5000 Miss Martin is 16 years old.
Review highlights mixed city items including a property transfer at 74% east half of a lot to L B Ayres Co for 12760 dollars and a weight and measures employee pay issue. Fire damages Katie Allen barn 16 N Arsenal Drive for 300. children played with bonfires near the barn. W H Shader named to State Board of Dental Examiners. C W Katterhenry injured in bicycle fall on Ei Washington Ave. Rodney Seift, harvester magnate, arrested in Chicago on swindle charge. released on 31808 bond awaiting Indianapolis appearance on Aug 2.
A saloon keeper in Indianapolis, Edgar A Swisher, and a Mexican lottery draw in San Luis are described as fraudulent. Miller, who bought a quarter ticket, believed he won 8000, then learned a misprint reduced his prize. The scheme led to drinks on the house and a refund of his 5 spend. A blue story follows about Cyrothy Anderson and her husband, a decade-long lottery addict, whose family may lose their home due to his habit. Whitaker, dealer in tickets, was fined for selling to Anderson. The piece portrays the toll on families and the men behind the scam.
Indianapolis capital stock at 20 dollars issued for selling seeds and plants. Named individuals include James A. Everitt, Joneph Studebaker, and John en. American Hat Company of Indianapolis lists capital stack at 6 dollars for buying and selling hats. Wierd X and Henry F. Zwick, Bterling FR, Heit mentioned.
Reports from several towns list fatalities and injuries including Vawter Moore and Reed shot in Montreelin over possession. Samuel Tabesger 38 dies by own action in Decatur. Brown Brackinbrough banker dies at York Beach. Frankport fireman Joan Hough Clover killed by a switch. Shelayville Sheldom Means hurt from a fall. Rev J B Hatch found. Dale John Heady slasher Homer Kelly with a knife after quarrel over a girl. FraneFort old settlers to reunite Aug 1. 10 000 expected. Mendenhall shoots himself twice in Richmond. Thomas Bozzel dies in Columbus Friday.
Mina Barth BE Nolenveck and Edwin C. Burch will be married Sunday July 2 at her aunt's home in Tevington. A reception will follow the ceremony.
A sweeping critique portrays Capt Garrard and Gen Herpick as the city’s street chiefs, lauding Garrard for parade leadership while accusing him of paper-driven gains in street cleaning. The piece accuses Holtzman era officials of favoritism and mocks municipal management of sprinkling and bond-funding.
Special to Thy at N Newport News dispatch reports Commander Young of the gun boat Bennington says 41 dead, nearly 10 wounded and expected rise to 66. Three Indiana crewmen named Ralph Crippen William Fickweller and Fred Hill listed among wounded or unaccounted. Explosion tore boilers and hull, Bennington resting precariously in harbor mud while engineers plan dismantling and burial at Port Rosecrans.
Rev William P MeLaughlin of the First Mob church of Buenas Ayres will lead the business men's bible time at the First Presbyterian church of Sunday 6945 am. Dr McLaughlin heads South America's largest English speaking church and is a renowned speaker. Everyone is invited to attend.
The Uintak Indian Reservation in tan with 245,00 sites of arable land is to be opened for settlement under option 1. A pamphlet from the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad outlines routes and a map showing the country and access points. Copies are available from General Passenger Agent 5. K. Hooper in Denver, Colorado.
The Denver and Rio Grande lines extend via Leadville Glenwood Springs or over the Mariana pass through Black Canyon to reach Salt Lake City. Tickets show double routing options, allowing travelers in Ogden or San Francisco to buy and read tickets in both directions for return use. Write G. P. & T. A. Write Looper in Denver for illustrated pamphlet.
The Denver and Rio Grande offers to the tourist and transcontinental traveler the choicest resorts and grandest scenery in Colorado Utah and New Mexico. Routes include direct trips to Cripple Creek the great gold camp with three daily trains and through Pullman cars between Denver San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Chicago and St Louis. The Ogden Gateway provides access to Utah Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington. J. Hooper G F T Denver Colo to request descriptive pamphlets.
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