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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1905

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Kaiser Cheers The Heart Of Czar Nicholas

Reports from London dated July 24 describe informal talks between Czar Nicholas and Kaiser Wilhelm aboard the Imperial yacht Polar Star off Helsingfors. The two rulers, accompanied by court officials, discussed peace terms with Russia and Japan as Washington prepared to host plenipotentiaries. The Kaiser pledged moral support and assured no fear for Russia’s western frontier during the ongoing negotiations.

Scripps-37rae Press Association London Emperor William Russia Japan Washington Europe Polar Star Finnish Hohenzollern Borgo Gulf of Finland Helsingfore Cour Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch Count Benckendorff Count Heyden Imperial Chancellery Birlloft Marine von Essen Sevastopol Port Arthur Chagin Rosentvensky Vladivostok Sea of Japan Hintse Embass Neelot Trta Kaiser Wns

Gov Hanly Faces Pastor Shaw Attack at Trinity Church

Sunday night Rev W A Shaw denounced Gov J Frank Hanly. The executive dignity of the governor is described as ironclad, and Hanly refuses to comment. Monday in the tax board session he says he will pay no attention to the charges. The incident sparks discussion at the statehouse about propriety and enforcement of cigarette law.

Hanly Shaw Tax Board Statehouse Hanty

Baron Komura in Chicago for peace talks visit

Baron Komura minister plenipotentiary of Japan arrived in Chicago to discuss peace with U S envoys. He met a local Japanese group and city officials at the Auditorium hotel and refused to discuss the approaching conference with Roosevelt. He cited Roosevelt’s view of simple life and independence.

Scripps-M'Rae Press Association Chicago Baron Komura The Mikado Crat Washington James J. Hite Focal Japanese Citigene Auditorium Hotel Rugatar Roosevelt

Lawn Fete and Musicale by Local Typographical Aux

The Women’s auxiliary to Typographical Union No. 1 hosts a lawn fete and musicale at E Washington Irvington on Tuesday evening. The program features Harry Porter the Auxiliary quartet B A Perking bass Mize Mabel Behubert and other performers. The Auxiliary quartet debuts as a new venture and this will be their first appearance.

Women's Auxiliary Typographical Union No. 1 E. Washington Irvington Harry Porter B. A. Perking Basso Mabel Behubert

Big Tent Meeting Draws 800 At Corner Shelby Bryan

A Sunday night crowd of eight hundred gathered at the corner of Shelby and Bryan to hear the evangelist. Services are announced for this week at 2 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. Next Sunday scheduled for 10 32 a.m. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Shelby Bryan

Druggist Injured in Ice Wagon Collision

M Green a druggist of 660 E Wrash Jogten at was driving Monday afternoon when he reached Teraple-are he was run by an ice wagon injuring him according to police reports in the early edition.

M. Green E. Wrashjogten Teraple-are

Panic on wheat break hits Board of Trade and Knights of Honor crisis

A July wheat price drop triggered by pessimistic NW crop reports sparked a market panic on the Board of Trade affecting July and September futures. Separately, Knights of Honor faces a steep age-based rate hike, driving many older and younger members to drop out as the fraternal insurer erodes its roster and credibility.

Scripps-M'Ral Presb Association Chicago Board of Trade Knights of Honor Indianapolia Order

Accused Fred Carlton Under Fire In Rush Death Case

A Scripps writer reports Fred Carlton is accused of knowing details about the death of Charles Rush of Company C Sixth United States Infantry. Carlton, last seen with Rush, is under arrest and indicted for robbery with suspicion of poisoning his two wives.

Scripps M'Rae Press Association New York Fred B. Carlton From Charles Rush Company C Sixth United States Infantry Carlton

Man sentenced to 19 years for assault on girls

Edward H. Neidinger was convicted of criminal assault on 16 young girls. Judge Foster called him a degenerate and sentenced him to nineteen years and ten months in prison. The ruling followed a trial in New York City this week.

Scripps-4 RAE Press Association New York Edward H. Neidinger Sudae Foster Eidinger

Mitchell Scripps-M'rae press abbobciation in Portland

In Portland Oregon on July 40 8 attorney for Mitchell asked for a one day extension to prepare exceptions for an appeal and was granted. He will be sentenced next. The court then moved to the trial of Congressman Williamson and co defendants using the same evidence as the prior trial.

Scripps-M'Rae Press Abbociation Portland Ore Bator Mitchell Congrenaman Williamson

Waiting on Metzger to act on nomination protest

Robert Metzger, chairman of the Republican city committee, is away on vacation delaying action on Ferdinand and Smack’s protest of the recent nominating primary. Letters were sent to election board members. Metzger’s return will determine the board’s next step. He is expected in Indianapolis Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. Secretary Oran Muir plans a trip to the Portland Exposition and Yellowstone Park before returning.

Robert Metzger Republican City Committee Ferdinand & Smack Board of Metzger Indianapolis Oran Muir Hin Vtion Tursd Hea Portland Exposition Yellowstone Park

County to Buy Voting Machines Again

County commissioners plan a new bond issue to raise ten thousand dollars for voting machines. The measure was authorized months ago and could be available within a year. President John McGregor says the board will press for machines again, likely before the next county election. Previous bids were rejected amid protests involving Joe Kealing and other politicians connected to voting machine firms.

John McGregor Joe Kealing

Forest Fire Rages In Sierra Madre Mountains

A massive forest fire valued at about a million dollars devours timber, sawmills, ranches, mine buildings and homes in the Sierra Madre range near Dillon. Forest rangers struggle to control the blaze as miners and locals reel from the disaster. Also reports the death of Prof Prather, former university president, in Austin.

Acripps-M' Rae Press Association Cheyenne Wyo Sierra Madre Mountains Fran Dillon Prof. Prather Ecripp&m'rae Prebs Association Austin Te. Duly A W. A ‘Prather University

Mother-In-Law Sues Over Couch and Mattress Return

Mrs Marychines, mother of the girl, sues Paul Skillman who recently secured a divorce from her husband. She seeks the return of a couch, mattress, and ice cutting tools alleged to be in Skillman's possession after they were taken from her home on the night in question. The suit claims these items belong to her and were found in his home.

Marychines Paul Skillman Kaa Ieee Cuttatos Ster Kiliman Trombla

Corys Slayer Set for Court Appearance

The man identified as Corys Slayer, Henry Christ, remains under guard after being wounded. Prosecutors plan a hearing or grand jury action. attorney John Ruckelhaus keeps defense plans private as witnesses like Alonso Barrett fail to appear, delaying Coroner Robertson’s verdict. Christ vows to stand by his duty and faces Tuesday court.

Henry Christ Edward Cory Coun Tus Lex Christ John Ruckelahaus Dean Cory

Politicians Delay Clean-Up in Tolianopolis Quarters

The city council passed an ordinance restricting room occupancy to curb unsanitary conditions among Hungarian laborers. Health officials push enforcement but political fear of losing votes delays action as tensions rise before the city election.

Health Department Tolianopolis Health Board Eleckion

Prohibition Committee Forms Slate for Convention

The investigating committee met Saturday night and formed a slate to be presented at the convention. Tuesday night the convention will be held at 8 o'clock in the criminal court room, and leaders say names of the state will not be disclosed until then. George Hitz is the only public mayor candidate. Some ticket positions were hard to fill. police judge city clerk and councilmen at large were arranged, with some openly seeking the posts and others later asked to allow their names to be used. Wilson Dean is to address the convention, chaired by J. M. Tindall who will preside.

the Prohibition George Hitz Wilson Dean J. M. Tindall

Councilman Moriarity presses railing repair on Virginia-ave viaduct

Jim Moriarity, a Democrat councilman noted for staunch anti Holtzman views, visited the Board of Public Works on Monday to demand railing repairs on the Virginia avenue viaduct. He anticipated a hostile reception but was met with civility as the board recalled a prior lecture and promised city engineer investigation.

Jim Moriarity

Rockefeller praised as Educational Benefactor in federally published sketch

Washington reports a bureau of education pamphlet titled Educational Benefactors portrays John D Rockefeller as a benefactor with emphasis on church duties, prudent economy, and discreet giving. The biography, said to be partly based on Rockefeller input, contrasts Tarbell’s critique and highlights gifts to teachers churches and reunions.

John King Washington W. W. Blackmar James R. Carnahan Indianapolis Bureau of Education of The Department of the Interior Bcripps RAE Press Association O. K John D. Rockefeller Bureau of Education Cleveland Ida M. Tarbell Rockefeller

Polecat Bite Fatal In Guthrie Area

Special to the Acting Chronicle reports Herman Weber, 11, died near Thomas after hydrophobia from a polecat bite two weeks earlier. The animal entered the house and bit him on the nose, clinging until it was filled. Though the wound seemed healed, the boy grew violently ill Sunday night and died within hours.

Guthrie Herman Weber Thomas

Bicycle collision near Massachusetts and Ashland Streets

Peter Weimer sues Postal Telegraph Company for damages after a messenger on a bicycle allegedly rode on the wrong side, collided with Weimer, and threw him in front of a moving vehicle, causing serious injuries. The incident occurred near the Massachusetts Ashland intersection and weighs on the company’s responsibility.

Postal Telegraph Company Peter Weimer Massachusetts Ashland Goes Welmer Werner

Injured Driver Improves After Broad Ripple Crash

Cecil Dale, injured in Friday night automobile crash near Broad Ripple, shows slight improvement. Olive Johnson of Lima died. attending physician Dr. Bagen Bueller says Dale has better chances of full recovery now than at any time since the accident. Visitors are restricted and only nurses may enter the room to keep him at absolute quiet.

Cecil Dale Broad Ripple Olive John+ son Lima Bagens Buehler

City boards seize mayor’s planned office in courthouse basement

On the eve of Mayor John W. Holt's departure a scheme by the Board of Safety and Board of Public Works aimed to move into the mayor's intended office in the courthouse basement. They plan to occupy the large, well lighted room, asserting possession is authorized by city powers, despite the mayor's return and expected objections. The move follows ongoing complaints about cramped quarters at the Board of Safety and precedes further department reorganization.

John W George W. Stanley Board of Safety Povera

Signing Remonstrances Circulated Over Indianapolis Franchise

Remonstrances against the proposed amendment to the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company franchise are circulating among South Side property owners. One remonstrance was filed with the Board of Public Works on Monday, with more expected.

Ates Temona Eine Vdd Indianapolis Traction & Terminal Company Bouth South Aide Board of Public Works

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