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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1905
Page
3
A New York officer uncovered a neglected child living two months in a wooden trunk in an alley on Tenth Avenue. The boy, unnamed, survived by food left by neighbors after his mother died six months prior and his father disappeared. Neighbors fed him as police tracked the scene.
Corneline P. Shea, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, arrived in Indianapolis from Chicago on Wednesday and will stay a few days before heading to Philadelphia for the national convention. He declined to comment on the recent Chicago strike.
Jim W. Brown died after being crushed by a rolling log at the Talge Mahogany company yards at 3 PM Tuesday. He was released from the pile and taken home to Roosevelt Avenue, where he died at 3 AM Wednesday. Brown leaves a widow and one child. his body to be taken to Maysville, Kentucky for burial.
Gov J Frank Hanly announced the appointment of Thomas Bagott to the Anderson Board of Police Commissioners to end board discord and enforce the law. Bagott replaces Frank Forter who resigned amid harmony issues as Republicans Lilly and Houston allegedly refused to align with strict enforcement amid Anderson’s wide open conditions.
A remonstrance against the Board of Public Works action to grant Endiananalis Traction & Terminal a rereender from its contract to build cross town car lines on the South side grew with three letters on Wednesday. A letter from E P Barry to the board indicates the South side sent names showing general support for the proposed line.
Eight month old Midge born in St. Louis last November, a world’s fair baby, rides about Indianapolis. Special press rep Sherman Danby shows Midge the sights as she eats four pounds of raw beet at a meal during the visit.
Robert Metzger, Republican chairman in Indianapolis, has returned from a vacation and awaits a registered letter from Ferdinand Smock requesting a recount of the last primary. He plans to consult Merritt Moores on election law interpretation and determine the board’s course of action, potentially recounting all ballots if required.
Chew appeared before the Board of Safety seeking a heating amid market stall privileges being revoked. He was informed a young man he employed had a liquor arrest and intoxicated himself. The board refused a reopening, and Chew will no longer have his accustomed stall.
Gen James R Carnahan commander of the Knights of Pythias lies at home in Woodruff Place with his wife Mrs Caroxbin constantly at his side. Calls are refused as she guards the illness. Doctors cite rheumatism and reduced exercise as factors in the condition. He is 60 and has long been active in public service.
Cleveland women formed the United Women of the Republic organization to educate the women of the United States on social governmental and industrial matters. The group aims for national proportions and promotes civic awareness through its newly adopted constitution and preamble.
Special to the Suns. In Muncie Indiana Howard Ricks of New Cantle is said to have bowled Clifford Crose with a kite in an unclear incident on Tuesday. Crose is reported dead. Ricks is detained here and will not talk.
The Seamaters' joint council ordered the strike to be halted in all branches for a second time. Truck drivers faced censure for resisting the right to wear nylon buttons.
A daily city record lists births with parent names and locations such as G. T. and Nancy Smith in Nordake producing a boy, George W. and Emma Roehm of Rol Spruce with a girl, and many other newborns across St Charles, Spruce, Temple, Tremont, and Prospect. It also records deaths including Warlos F. Shepard, Clinton Welch, and others with ages and causes. marriages, building permits, and various notices follow in a dense compilation of civic notices.
M Witte the Russian plenipotentiary to the peace conference expected in the United States has left Paris for Cherbourg early Wednesday morning. He will sail from Cherbourg for New York aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse seeking to attend the talks.
New York stocks opened weak with steel shares leading declines while copper and other industry groups showed modest gains. Trading moved within narrow ranges as traders awaited key weekly reports and potential dividend news, with little reaction to broad market developments.
Nim Jt claims a widely distributed photograph of President Roosevelt appeared in Facts and Fancies despite Oyster Bay denying authorization. The president reportedly allowed photo use after a young woman asked, with no prior knowledge of its book publication.
The board of education will install all telephones in the Willxon Avenue school for the deaf to instruct children who can distinguish sound in slight degree. The plan follows a successful model at the Rochester, N Y institution.
July 2 dispatch from Saxdy O indicates friends of Reys Milger, a former resident now jailed at Montemamia, are raising funds to buy his freedom. Milger was jailed after being convicted in a past robbery and sentenced to a long prison term.
An old advertisement extols Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for skin care, purifying and beautifying skin, scalp, hair, and hands. It claims relief for irritations, heat rashes, sunburn, bites, stings, lameness, and summer sports soreness, as a sanitary antiseptic cleanser for toilet and bath.
The secretary of state recorded several corporate filings including Spencer Water Company of Indianapolis with capital of 35,000 and directors Henry W. Lawrence Otto N. Frenzel and P. A. White Hawks Realty Company of Goshen with 3,000 capital and directors F. E. C. Hawks J. W. Hawke H. Gortner and H. H. Gorter Tiawks Electric Company of Goshen with 91.00 capital and directors FE Hawks J Hawks O G Cover G D Mawks and H H Gorter Tuhey Canning Company of Muncie with 329,000 capital and directors Edward Tuhey W. S. Middleton Carl Tuhey Earl Tubey Walter Tukey and Raymond Tuhey
At the qualification of the International Federation of Commercial Travelers convention ward Aesdas, McPherson of Indianapolis was elected president with Dana Utca as vice president and Arthur L. Sheets secretary-treasurer. Executive committees include Cavanaugh Chicago Maheaum St Louis Haley Des Moines Daniel Columbus Page Boston. Action was taken for a uniform insurance policy. Strikes disrupted traffic in Belgrade as electrical workers rioted injuring a legation secretary.
Maude M. Townsley sues missing husband Oliver H. Townsley for divorce and child custody. She alleges abandonment two years ago and nonresponse, seeking relief for herself and the children.
Lieut J H Hoover of the first scouts was declared a deserter after missing a trip to Washington for President Roosevelts inauguration. He disappeared from Fort Thomas and authorities pursued him without success. His mother claimed foul play and a clairvoyant warned of a body in the river, but Hoover was later found working in a Cincinnati restaurant and dishonorably discharged.
The State Railroad Commission tested a safety device to prevent open switches that cause wrecks. Invented by C B Brinker and Darwin Hobart of West Lebanon, the model auto closes switches after a train passes. Gov Hanly saw the explanation and engineers from major lines viewed it favorably. A Danville trial next week could push adoption.
Jackson prison officials faced an inquiry after Deputy Key Jornex alleged fraud in warden Vin cent's administration. The investigation stalled as Gov. Likes' authorization was questioned and Blian Tt was sought for a statement. The board adjourned until Aug 18 to obtain his appearance and answer.
Indianapolis market reports strong demand and higher prices for cattle and sheep led by prime steers and choice feeders. Cattle prices rose 5 to 10 cents with top cattle near 6.00 and above weekly highs while fat stock remained steady, sheep and lamb quotes held steady amid varied demand from all sources. Chicago receipts showed higher cattle and stable sheep, with butter and poultry prices also noted.
The Board of Public Works may refuse a bathhouse tender after dispute over city right to acquire and operate the property. City officials differ on whether the bath ordinance authorizes municipal ownership and funding. The project proceeds slowly while the bathhouses await establishment.
The turf scene gains another millionaire patron as Robert L. Gerry son of Commodore Elbridge T Gerry may become owner of the horse Joe Terry. His father Elbridge Gerry opposed the move but Alfred G Vanderbilt is named as a potential partner or patron of Gerry.
Desk Sergt. Leonore Crane who has been seriously ill at home in Irvington for several weeks showed marked improvement on Wednesday. His fever is broken and he had a sound night’s rest Tuesday.
Special to The Mars Perm Indiana July report notes artist Guy Lebar from Louisville Kentucky fell from a balcony at EL Chutes Catholic church in Milan Italy area. He is badly bruised with a hip injury. Dr William F. Clevinger returns to Indianapolis after studying grafting in Europe.
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