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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1905
Page
3
An ad touts Peruna as a remedy for female debility and catarrh, claiming it relieves many ailments. Mrs. Sarah Frye of West A gbury Park testifies it helped her after years of illness, calling Peruna a godsend for suffering women.
Secretary Taft and party arrived in Tokyo on July day from Yokohama with staff, staying at a detached palace while Misa Roosevelt accompanied Minister Griscom to the American legation. Yokohama hosted a gala reception for the visitors.
Samuel Harper, father of President Harper of the University of Chicago, and of Prof. James Warner of Ruah Médica college, died Tuesday morning. Funeral details note three staff or students at his bedside. He was educated in Pittsburgh and New Concord, Ohio, where he lived after birth.
Higeler Johnson reportedly died in a related incident in Tonawanda Pa on Tuesday after setting fire to the house and burning the bodies of his wife and niece. He confessed to fatally harming the women while his brother Charles faces execution for the same crime.
An elderly London resident died, with a deputy coroner ruling the death due to old age after a long unclear case. The report notes a man collapsing at home on Tuesday, leaving authorities to determine the cause as natural aging.
Two masked bandits robbed a Hyatata electric car near Devon and Clark streets in Chicago. A revolver battle ensued as the driver fled and bystanders were held at bay. Police pursued but the robbers escaped after firing at a pursuing crowd.
In police court on Tuesday morning August Rajake Frank Painter and player Russell pleaded guilty to the charge of accepting bets on horse races. They were each fined and costs.
Mrs. Kennedy, wife of William Kennedy, prevented a tragedy when her toddler drank a small amount of carbolic acid left in the room. She forced a large amount of milk into the child, and Dr. Pettijohn soon removed the danger. The child’s lips and throat are burned but no lasting harm is expected.
Ore July 16. Miss Laser of sorstlerrole sac al Catan dies from complications after an operation on her palate performed by Det VL Brest of Shjotutets. She did not revive from the anaesthetic.
Fort Worth Texas reports high water from Pamasea river overflow in western Texas washing away a bridge on the Peens Valley road and 500 feet of track. Rock Island lines between Fort Worth and Dallas are submerged and travel is largely suspended after four inches of rain in half an hour.
Special Judge John F. McClure delayed the trial of Mayor Darrow, City Attorney Worden, and Attorney Talbott on conspiracy to obtain the liberty of a woman shoplifter. The case, brought by Laport Inc., now resumes September 1 after the postponement at Gov. Hanky's appointee’s request.
Former Hendricks Ronney residents now at Herty Marian counts gathered at Gourthone on Mendas for a reunion. Reminiscences were exchanged as attendees shared memories and reconnected with old friends.
A fragmentary report outlines a high profile case involving Prince and an automobile context. Details are unclear but reference to a trial, a supposed motive, and questions of intent suggest a legal dispute over automobile action and responsibility.
A chaotic report from Warsaw says the Socialists ordered a general strike as a government demonstration. One man attempted to use force near the police chief’s office in Warsaw amid feared unrest after last week’s executions.
A garbled city record lists births and deaths with numerous personal names and places. It references families in Michigan and Indiana, mentions several children and spouses, and notes illnesses such as tuberculosis. The fragmentary text includes marriages and a few locations and dates, but many names are unclear due to OCR errors.
A police officer is held on bond following a fatal shooting outside a storefront. Eyewitnesses testified a struggle occurred as Christ grabbed Cory, then fired. Cory, a city resident, died at City Hospital on July 14, 1905. Witness accounts suggest the shooting was not premeditated. The coroner faces a preliminary inquiry into the case.
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Japanese Foreign Minister Komura and plenipotentiary Takahira reached New York on Tuesday and met with Ambassador Korugo Takahira at the Waldorf Astoria. They will draft plans for discussions with the president and future peace proposals to be considered at Portsmouth. Komura will stay in New York about five days.
Snd daly Th cori of dnvestienting commmities reported that the Board of Public Works would pay from a to tore per ton for coal than manufacturers but not private consumers. The empire will require supplies to be advertised and contracts awarded to lowest bidders, with favored parties charged to profit.
Arthur Bernheimer, a partner in Bernheimer & Walter, cotton dealers, killed himself by shooting in New York on Tuesday. He was reputed wealthy, unmarried, and reportedly free of business troubles.
The Senators and Monsters win two games Wednesday starting at 2 PM. Columbia fights to gain a lead against locals, with Cromley and Mattern pitching for Indianapolis and Corner and Berger for the visitors.
The strike at the Ramsey mines near Dillon, West Virginia, reached a settlement on Monday after talks between mine operators and Uretted Mine Workers of America affiliates. No further details were provided on the agreement or parties involved.
Springfield July aGew Deveen named Jamor 1he public administrator of Conk county, succeeding J.H. Birong who resigned as per Deneen’s appointment.
Vague notes report heated debate over taxation for a Tuxedo Street paving contract. Residents and property owners petitioned authorities to delay spending while the Board weighs bids and possible delays. A separate Chicago item notes Horace Boyer, famed as the "world's finest baby," died at Grace Hospital after abandonment at the 1893 fair years earlier.
Benjamin Martin of Richford was severely cut when he fell onto a circular saw in Rutland on a July day. He suffered a thigh to shoulder wound with heart exposed and lung pierced, living 14 hours before death.
Charien A. Massey files a lawsuit seeking 400,001 damages from Eureka Reta erstor company alleging injuries when a scaffold collapsed after a fall from a bull enclosure, causing significant harm during a malfunctioning pass over a rotten structure.
A detective notes a blaze on Hamilton Avenue damaged Edward Clemenss home. Early morning investigation teams worked to extinguish the fire before it spread, with damage estimated to the structure and interior. The cause is under investigation.
On Monday afternoon three men were killed when dynamite or explosives exploded at the Bankhess clue in Banff Nova Scotia. The incident occurred while workers were at the site, and authorities begin investigations into the blast.
A chaotic summary of commodity trading notes shows wheat and corn futures with fluctuating bids while livestock markets in Chicago and Cincinnati report steady to higher prices. Cattle and hog offerings range from light to strong demand with notable activity in feeders and slaughter grade cattle amid fluctuating retail and wholesale signals. Fresh quotes indicate gains in some areas and cautious profit taking in others across several markets and regions.
A fragment describes Hamilton Wright of California promotion and development associations as central to a press agents campaign. It notes his role in publicizing California through illustrated artworks and articles aimed at boosting organization visibility and public notice among eastern journals.
A riot erupted when peasants refused beer attacked a garden in Petersburg area. Police clashed with rioters as shots were fired. several peasants wounded while bystanders panicked amid agitator presence.
Des Moines society narrative mocks young men and women in a moralizing contrast. The piece satirizes late night flirting and youth behavior, noting changes in Des Moines as bachelors and maidens react to modern social triggers. Katherine Crippen sues Simon Brandt for pranks and moral lessons linger amid noisy parlor scenes and Cupid imagery.
Buffalo New York segment lists cattle and sheep pricing with various categories. Prices for prime cattle, slackers, feeders, calves and ewes are shown alongside receipts and market activity. Market identifiers include terms like Yearlings, mixed sheep, and bids or offers, reflecting a snapshot of livestock trading on an exchange-like page.
An 1905 Sun contest in Indianapolis offers a first class Adlake Bicycle free for securing 40 new subscribers by December 1, 1905. Participants must meet age and residency rules, agree to 16 weeks at 6 cents, and present orders at The Sun office. The ad praises the bike details and compares to a prior offer, claiming high ease of winning.
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