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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1905
Page
7
Charles E. Prentiss faced poker court in Columbus for insulting Mery McDonald over a long distance call. He engaged in crude language during the call, was arrested, fined 20 dollars plus costs, and given a short jail term before fleeing.
A Philadelphia indictment charges conspiracy against multiple individuals linked to get rich quick schemes. The case stems from the Storey Cotton company and Provident investment bureau closures. Most defendants are fugitives, with Stanley Francia jailed after a heavy bail set at trial. In Detroit, the steamer Columbia carrying 1100 passengers ran aground near Peelie Inlet during a moonlight excursion, and the Prominy aided in freeing her by dawn.
Traveling man From Meagan In serious condition after a fall at the north end of the tunnel on the depot line. Witnesses report no one saw the accident. Doctors fear for his recovery as mystery surrounds how he was injured. Edward J. Wall, a Big Four engineer, dies at his Cincinnati home after long illness. He served since 1850s and earlier helped run trains between Cincinnati and Indianapolis. Survived by a wife and four married daughters.
Scripple Press notes William Burlison a Cleveland carpenter befriended a stranger who asked for food Thursday. Burlison was found dead Friday with a fractured skull in the sofa room. Police believe the stranger killed him during a robbery attempt after sharing a meal.
Mrs Cordelia Botkin, twice convicted of murder in sending poisoned candy to Mrs Duphing of Dover, was moved three days ago from comfortable quarters to an ordinary county jail cell in San Francisco. She has eaten nothing since, and jail physicians fear she may go insane.
Mt. Leathers of the superior court ruled that Henry A. Wetezer's saloon does not depreciate property values and refused to cite danger to Amos McCormick, a nearby owner. The judge noted several saloons in the vicinity and observed many foreigners seeming to favor them.
Special to the Run from Fort Niobrara Nebraska June 12. George W. Kirkman has been discharged from the army and sentenced to three years confinement in the penitentiary after a court martial. Physicians and officers call him an physical and oriental wreck. He never confessed to causing the death at Omaha of Mrs. Lewis Chandler, the woman he loved and was engaged to marry, who killed herself reportedly linked to their affair, and his trial is tied to her death by her own action.
In Cincinnati on June 11 a birthday party crowd witnessed the collapse of 14 year old Alice Lattua a telephone operator who fell from a piano stool and died within minutes. Officials suspect heart failure as the cause. Friends and family mourn the sudden loss at her home gathering.
The War Department faced a case where a resigned officer kept wearing his rank insignia. After legal review it was found no rule prevented anyone from donning the uniform if they could pay for the raiment and the ensemble could be worn in public. The note discusses legitimacy without officiating the act.
Special to The Sun Topeka reports Kansas apple growers expect about a quarter of the normal crop. Fred Welthouse notes fluctuations nationwide and predicts a reduced harvest while farmers push new trees and continued orchard work.
Illustrated folder promises an excellent map and many helpful facts about hundreds of nearby resorts reachable by The North-Western line. Send no stamp to W. B. Kniakern, 2 T. M., Chicago.
A popular wedding trip option is the D and C Steamer to Mackinac Island, praised as a delightful voyage away from acquaintances. Advertisements promote low summer resort rates via the Northwestern Line to Chicago area lakes and Wisconsin destinations, with a booklet offered for 2 cents plus stamps.
Round trip special trains depart Chicago July 3 and 4 for Denver via the Chicago Walon Pueble North-estern Line. Personally conducted travel with direct through service on the only double track railroad between Chicago and the Mississippi region. Official route for Ohio Indiana Michigan western Pennsylvania Wisconsin and more. Low rate tickets available from all points. Send for illustrated itineraries. Breeze General Agent Walnut 4, Cincinnati.
A family advertisement declares a dreamlike journey to Mackinac called Fairyland. It invites readers to travel the enchanted shores via the D C Coast Line, promising weekly trips and a booklet available from D C Nay Co of Detroit for a two cent stamp.
Announcement Saturday from Yale faculty lists scholars elected for the coming year. Recipients for high standing include Howard Thehop of Chicago Cox Scholar, George Dahl of Chicago Learned Scholar, William Bradford Roulatone of Nashville Benetto Scholar.
A mother recalls her baby’s terrible eczema agony, saying the infant could not be soothed. The child endured intense itching and racking fits as skin reddened and flared, prompting urgent care and hopeful relief from treatments.
A mother from Liben, N H, recalls her six month old daughter’s eczema. After trying multiple remedies with no relief, she used Cuticura Ointment Soap and Resolvent, reporting the child’s complete cure and no lingering symptoms. She urges others to try Cuticura.
Mrs Conrad reports a permanent cure six years without relapse and endorses Cuticura products for skin diseases. The testimonial highlights instant relief, better sleep for babies, and soothing baths with Cuticura Soap and Ointment as a rapid, economical treatment for disfiguring skin and scalp conditions. Bold claims accompany global distribution.
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