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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1905
Page
2
The fragment details disputes over street paving costs in Indianapolis. It notes paying companies pressuring residents, price cuts promised by asphalt contractors, and accusations of fraud and bribery amid claims the city allows questionable practices by major paving firms.
The Republican central committee ordered 40,000 ballots to be printed, 10,000 more than required, with extras held in reserve in each ward. If an inspector fails to appear or ballots are destroyed, duplicates can be supplied to ensure voting proceeds. Secretary Mair says the precaution is to be absolutely safe, not strictly necessary.
The Shelbyville murder case of Jule May Hill intensifies as coroner and prosecutor press for motive, while residents criticize secrecy. Insurance details emerge as witnesses are questioned and two suspects are named. Rewards totaling 700 trigger private detectives. two families have moved following the tragedy.
Miss Stella Peters 19 of Hemlock vicinity, living with parents, has stopped speaking after the mysterious murder of her lover Francis Sutton two years ago. Neighbors report she rarely vocalizes, and recent events including an attempted assault on Charles Sutton near Hemlock are linked to her silence.
Pittsburgh report states Fred Lindstrom of West Liberty was arraigned by Alderman Groetzinger on assualt pre-ferral charges after Mrs Cassidy testified Lindstrom repeatedly hugged and kissed her against her will. Cassidy described incidents in hallways and entries as she faced the alleged attempts. Alderman Groetzinger had not yet rendered a decision.
Special to the Sand Washington dispatch reports two bicycle police halted a speeding auto on Columbia road and discovered President Roosevelt aboard with his son Theodore Jr and an aide. The officers were told to let the car proceed. In a separate item in Columbia Kentucky a 3 year old killed his father during a quarrel, Joseph Lawless of Sewellton shot by his son.
A massive fire at Brinkmeyer and Kuhn’s wholesale building caused about 125000 in damage. Firefighters faced delays due to iron shutters but gained control by 3 pm after additional engines and trucks arrived. One truckman, Charles McDonald, was injured. he required treatment for a leg wound but is not in serious danger. Authorities cited crossed electric lines as a suspected ignition cause. Neighbors evacuated and stock on upper floors suffered heavy water and smoke damage. The building’s roof and several floors will need repairs while some debris and broken windows were noted. The front held an American flag as crews worked and plans to reopen were announced by Brinkmeyer.
Columbus council on a unanimous vote passes an ordinance prohibiting hats worn by women in baseball grandstands. The measure follows Councilman Sayres being obstructed by a woman’s hat at a crucial moment in a game.
City council debate centers on a donkey used in Holden Stock Company performance and Taggart bathhouse funding. Council diesel with humor as committees clash over public property, with a defeat of the abolition ordinance and calls for administrative action on baths.
A testimonial describes coffee causing stomach issues and headaches, while Postum Food Coffee is claimed to restore health. The speaker notes improved digestion, reduced pains, and clearer thinking, attributing these benefits to Postum and naming Portum Co Battie Creek Mich. The passage emphasizes proper nutrition during adolescence and urges cautious dietary choices.
Special to the Sun reports Rev J H Hatch of the Church of God in Kempton Indiana attempted suicide by cutting both wrists on June 2. He was found nearly bloodless but regained consciousness. He stated he did not care to live amid a year of mental strain.
A garbled wire service round presents mixed notes from Warsaw to New York. Items include rumored graft in government departments, U S Steel camp plans, a stabbing in Harlem and other scattered mentions of defense, health trends, and a political anticipation in Washington.
An OCR fragment lists teething remedy claims for children and an advertisement for a travel folder titled Short Jaunts for Busy People. It mentions Windcolic relief, a remedy bottle, and a map of resorts reachable by The North Western Line with a Bend stamp request to W B Kniskern in Chicago.
A wedding travel notice invites D. and C. Breamer to Mackinac Island for a honeymoon trip with the new D. and C. sinelreamers offering a cool breeze escape. Advance reservations advised. illustrated pamphlet available from A A BCHANTZ, G. PLT. Mgr.
Low daily rates from Chicago to Lake Geneva and many nearby destinations with cheap travel to Waukesha Green Lake Devils Lake and others. Booklet "The Lakes and Bum mer Resorts of the Northwest" offers lake maps and hotel lists. sent for 4 cents postage. WwW. B Knlakern P. T. M. 2 Pittiheve Chicago.
Special trains leave Chicago July 4 via the Union Pacific and North Western lines. Personally conducted, through without change over the only double track railway between Chicago and the Missouri River. Low round trip fares to Ohio Indiana Michigan Western Pennsylvania Wisconsin and other states from all points. Breese, Gen’ Aut, 4 Weinutat, Tincimstt, 0.
Jefferson City Missouri June 2 Harry Hammond convict from Bachwnay county sentenced for second degree murder attempted to be shipped to Chicago hidden in a sealed box with no air holes. He endured hours before being discovered at the Tree of HernEs and revived by fresh air. He was returned to the penitentiary to finish his term.
Fragmentary time card text lists train times and routes through Cleveland, Buffalo, Posten Teargeda, and Sandusky with departures around 4:00 am, 10:45 am, and 7:30 am plus 2:48 pm. Mentions Benton Harbor, Terre Haute, and local cottage Mattosas Len 5300.
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