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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1905

Page

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Dilday Termination at Equitable Life Leader

Official notices reveal Indiana state manager Dilday to resign with termination effective August. Tarbell, vice president, dispatched orders from New York accelerating his removal as Equitable Life moves to reform management under President Morton.

Tarbell THE Equitable Life Assurance Society Indiana Dilday New York de Daldaw Indieana Equitable Life Assn Taldas Tee Rammaie Beaustahe Seriery Hhe Vicw Leo Presdent Morton Hariness Qifdav Vic Press Ue Tarvell Falung Om Diana

Motive Known in Murder of Sarah Schafer in Bedford

Bedford detective Robert Owens requests Gov J Frank Hanly and Attorney General Miller reopen the 1904 murder case of Bedford High School teacher Sarah Schafer. He alleges local officials bribed to derail the probe and cover up the crime. Owens asserts he has proof linking a wealthy Bedford figure to the slaying and offers evidence to the state leaders for a proper prosecution.

Robert Owens Owens Bedford J. Frank Hanly W. Miller Sarah Schafer Bedford High School Governors Office Fred L. Gemmer Stiller Ter Girther Confervice Ger Henry Mount Vernon Gember Atock Gavens Lawrence County Gay Hanly Miller Mer Teorge Justler Gfe Funkx Hanly Alwass Gov. Hanly Miller Imp Facta

Woman Argues For Sidewalk Placement Debate

Mrs Mary A Blanchard of Temple Avenue urged the Board of Public Works to place the sidewalk between Tenth and Twelfth streets next to the property line rather than at the curb, contending it would boost property value. Opposing owners argued trees would suffer and safety concerns. after hours of discussion the board sided with the majority to keep the curbside location.

Board of Public Works Templeare Mary A. Blanchard U. N. Temple Ave Blanchard Mra. Blanchard Nwneta

White Slavery Report From Alaska Sparked by Davis Claim

In a letter from Unalaska Alaska Prof W A Davis superintendent of public schools claims white persons are held in bondage in the territory and in other towns. He says he freed two girls, seeks release for six more, and criticizes U S authorities for inaction while noting efforts to eradicate the evil.

Frof. Davis Alaska Ecripps RAP Press Association ST. Louis United States W. A. Davis United States Public Schools Unalaska St. Lows Pit Nuits Una- Iuaka Vardaman Mississippi Louletang Haere

Willman Fatally Injured in Kentucky Bicycle Accident

Arthur Willman telegraph messenger boy fatally injured in a bicycle accident at Madisonville Kentucky last Saturday after starting a street fair ride. The incident was reported by Scripps-McRae Press in Terre Haute Indiana.

Water works board questions Irvington water meter policy

The Board of Public Works sent a communication to Indianapolis Water Company after a complaint from Simon Frazier of Irvington about water service without a meter. The board argued Irvington is part of the city and annexed, so meter rates and city water rules should apply and warned the company to resolve the issue.

Simon Frazier Irvington Board of Buble Works Indianapolis Water Company Imon Frazier Frazier Indianapolis Tivington Tates Fragiers Irvinegton

Milk theft blamed on night wagon drivers

Patrick Sullivan reports that milk wagon drivers following street sweepers at night along B West Street have been stealing milk from front porches of residents. He asks Charles Garrard, superintendent of the street department, to address the issue. Sullivan says he can identify all the milk thieves.

Patrick Sullivan Charles Garrard Sullivan

Plan to control Nebraska Democrats clashes with Bryan

Press dispatch from Omaha reports W. J. Bryan to lead a fight for party control in Nebraska. Opponents plan a statewide newspaper network to discredit Bryan, with E. B. Brown of Hastings as movement head and co operation from J. H. Eckets and others.

Gcripps M' Rae Press Association Omaha W. J. Bryan Democratic Party Nebraska Branka Bryan E. BE. Brown Hastings Neb the Observer J. H. Eckets

Identity of lunatic shot after killing two near here

Hutch Cassidy, the outlaw and train robber, established the identity of the lunatic who opened fire near here after killing two horses that tried to capture him. The incident occurred in Wyoming and involved a violent confrontation with a single assailant. Authorities confirm Cassidy’s role in identifying the shooter.

Jeno Gag Raves Adluuia Douglab Porse Hutch Cassidy

Convict Granted Parole to Attend Father’s Funeral

Gov. J Frank Hanly issued parole to Orlie Sellers an inmate of the state prison to allow him to come to Indianapolis to attend his father’s funeral. Sejlera will be in charge of an officer from the prison.

J. Frank Hanly Orlie Sellers Indianapolis Sejlera

Train Collision Near Joliet Injures Eighteen

A touring special train collided with a work train south west of Joliet on July 23. Eighteen people, including passengers and rain crew, sustained injuries though none were serious. Names and residences of several injured are listed, with transport to hospital for treatment.

Ecripps-M Rar Press Association Joliet Rock Island Ene Bineer Taimi Firimian Engmerra Hatheres

Riot at Giotto Leaves Three Dead in West Virginia

A riot between Americans and Italians at Giotto in Bluefield West Virginia on Monday left three dead and ten injured, with some casualties still at risk. The incident prompted investigations and heightened security as authorities worked to determine the causes and arrest potential suspects.

Scripps RAE Press Association Bluefield W. Va Giotto

Will of Eva Hendershot Piles Up Probate Challenge

Atchison Kansas July hearing, the probate court refused to admit Eva Hendershot's will. She died two weeks earlier leaving an estate valued around 720000 to 700000. The heirs protested claiming undue influence. Judge announced intent to appoint an administrator. Young will appeal.

the Sun Atchison Kas Eva Hendershot IE Young Atchisons Hampton Hendershot

Bouth Haven Open Again Amid Turmoil

In mid July 4 the town of Bouth Haven reopened as crowds flooded streets and merchants ran freely. Sheriff and Mayor Hurihar faced no interference while citizens expressed elation. General Carnahan was reported to be slowly improving on Monday.

Heuer Haven Hurihar

Religious Denominations Unite In Prayer Amid Yellow Fever Scourge

In New Orleans on July 31 many churches joined in prayer for relief from yellow fever. Twelve new cases were reported by noon with no deaths. Mississippi bars entry from New Orleans without a health certificate while city residents cleanse streets and disinfect cisterns as clergy urge vigilance.

Mississippi Louisiana Scripps.mrave Press Association New Orleans Mississippi Bull Scripps Mare Vellaw Tower Duindre Evere Peresy Dak Mendy

Quarantine Notes Tie Health to Yellow Fever Alerts

Southern Pacific compact ship messages report passengers from New Orleans showing no fever after inspection while Mobile and Jackson dispatchers confirm health actions. Alabama Board of Health orders prompt enforcement of measures affecting rail and city transit as officials monitor the spread.

Coley Btalen le Spague Jackson Miss State Board of Health Mobile Ala Alabama Board of Health Ly & No Catiway Dellaye Etty Mobile Louisana

Ward Meetings Discuss Mosquito War and Fever Toll

Ward meetings outline ongoing mosquito control efforts in the city. Volunteers canvass homes, oil cisterns, and screen basins as yellow fever cases rise to 57 with 3 deaths in a day. Ministers join in door to door relief, while panic and quarantines ripple through Italian quarters and Mississippi shipments face friction amid political tensions.

Tragic Slide At Rowan’s Park Claims Life

A Sunday incident at Rowan’s Park ends in two deaths when a leather strap around Curry’s neck snapped, hurling him eight feet to the ground near the same spot where two relatives were killed by trains earlier. Jay Gunter, 2, was killed nearby by a Pennsylvania train, echoing a brother’s fate and a sister’s prior accident at the same location.

Marion Rowan's Park Curry Lbe Scripps-Ahae Prrse Association Greenville Jay Gunter Pennsylvania

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