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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1905

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Vigo County National Bank Closes Amid Shortage Scandal

Special to the Sun from Terre Haute Indiana June 28 the Vigo County National Bank closed its doors after a cashier G A Conzman resigned amid a reported shortage possibly 100000 Depositors faced a run as details emerged of embezzlement and gambling Allegations tied to a four year county treasurer and a road worker background The bank’s temporary receiver is W D Fraser and President J Hudiut claimed current deposits exceed withdrawals and available funds are being sought from outside sources

Vigo County National Bank Conzman SUNY BG. Hudiut Tull Conaman Cn Arm Spode United Mine Workers of Indiana

Weather Forecast Fragments and Local Notices

Weather notes indicate uncertain forecast with hints of warm spell and rain risk. Mentions of horse feeding guidance and a merchant tailor at Pembrone Arcade. Night photos at Lovey and Noland Electric Light, and a Dakota telephone listing. Local names Rosberg and Mert appear in a fragmentary county directory style.

Lovey & Noland Electric Light Sinaiq Ducota

Jolly Witch Wins First Race At Fatt Grounds

In the first race on Wednesday at the Fatt grounds six furlongs were run with Jolly Wit first, Circulator second, and Subador third. Time recorded as 1:13. New York Telegraph Tips lists results with entries such as DOLLIE HL and SUBBADOR for the initial event.

Fatt Grounds Dolly Wit Circulator Subador New York Telegraph Dollie HL Subbador Finst Attenpy Orcuestra Liorg Toon Shining STAR Kelle Dodson Alice Communer Gr$t Rely Atdon Midnight Minetrel Dungannox Violin Blade

Supreme Court weighs race track case on repeal issue

The Supreme Court on Wednesday considered Attorney Gelcum's filing for Sab St. Louis in a writ aimed at stopping the Delmar bookmakers from proceeding with acts tied to the repeal and their alleged involvement in murders. The central question was the repeal's passage and its constitutional impact on the case.

Bcripms-M' Ral Press Association Jefferson City Jone Supreme Court St .Louis Pnrnty Eirenit

Paving Fraud Case Fails to Prove Bribery Claim

A legal fight between street paving firms over a Northwestern project failed to prove fraud or bribery. Judge Carter rejected key allegations against Honsler Construction and Warren Bros. Bitulithic entities, finding no bribery ties to petitioners for bitulithic pavement on Downey Avenue Irvington, as arguments centered on Board of Works contract decisions.

Tucianapolis Beth Harlan Board of Works Jayine Wareven KIMI Northwest New Wenge Duge Don Carter Suerian Court Testinius Fens Barber Asphalt Company Indiana N Ls Asphalt Companies Carter Honsler Constrvation Company Warren Bros. Bitwljthie Bitulithie Northwestern Avo W. A. Ketcham John R. Wilson Pialo|itts Hoo- Bier Construction Company Downeyave Irvington Peter © Reilly Warren

Site politics emerge in Indiana state hospital siting

Reports say Bedford and nearby North Vernon vie for the new southeastern state hospital amid claims that political influence and railroad interests could sway the selection. John R. Walsh of Bedford, a noted banker and publisher, and Tobe Hart reportedly lobby the commission led by Gov. J Frank Hanly. The commission has toured multiple sites, weighing land size and transport access as it narrows toward Bedford.

John R. Walsh Bedford Tobe Hert J. Frank Hanly Southeastern Bedford Am Walsh SIMNO Ue Ule Chicago Belford Tobe Hart Durbin Tahe Hert John Wateh North Vernon Hert

Sheriff Sourhier Plans Possible Bank Raid Escalation

Sheriff Sourhier, returning from Jefferson, stated he has not decided on further raids and has not conferred with his attorney since the trip. He indicated readiness to act but would wait until the fast race, referencing Derby day with orders from the sheriff. Prosecutor Benedit was not present at the raids. deputy Jen Crain attended to monitor law violations.

Sourtier Tev Hanis Benedit Hhe Raves Jen Crain

Newsies Seek City Vending Machines in Indianapolis

Parthurne and Joseph T Mackey ask the Board of Works to authorize newspaper vending machines at major business corners in Indianapolis. They offer daily papers and promise 13 percent of gross receipts to the city. The board plans to試 a limited trial on streets before deciding on wider action.

Lom. Parthurne Joseph T Mackey Haw Board of Works Per Wise Corhets Indianapolis Actin

Music and speeches invaded Brightwood venues this Wednesday

A truss band and Blainaker forces planned events across Brightwood venues including The Tabernacle Rawtist church at Lack Yet and Collems Ave. Mr Statrakee would speak briefly before traveling to Leather crowds at the City. Additional meetings were listed at Seventeenth and Roosevelt Mrs. at Ashlandsave and College Ave. Also noted were activities at the Bright wood engine house and 0. F. halt on Indiana Ave with various speakers and bands.

Blainaker Brightwood Bell Statrakee Tabernacle Rawtist Church Seventeenth Roosevelt Bookwalter Radar Collems Ave Ashlandsave College-ave Bright Wood Sehate-ave Indiana-ave

Bankruptcy Petition In Anderton Seeks Debtor's Discharge

Roeliff 8 Pettie and others of Anderton Ind filed in federal court a petition to declare James ONeill bankrupt. ONeill, a resident of Anderton, allegedly owes $19.00 with more than half unsecured.

Roeliff Pettie Anderton Ind James O'Niell O'Nill

Gas Trust Property Franchise Bid Notice

The Board of Werkeha approved a plan for the disposal and sale of the Consumers Gas Trust property and a safe for a new franchise to operate the plant. Bids for the franchise were to be received at Wheat Tor Ang on August 2.

Parents seek probe of Kruger over Masonic Temple panic deaths

Grieving parents of boys killed in the Panig at the Masonic Temple urge an investigation into Chief of Police Christian Kruger's alleged negligence in furnishing police protection on the fatal night. The letter, signed by several parents, asks the board of safety to frame a report after consulting City Attorney Warrum.

Masonic Temple Christian Kruger Kruger Board of Safety Madden Tisualis Wilinal Ashe Ant. Madden Ach Cain Madden Warrum Warr Herman Scheegent Q. Williamson GE Pollard Dohn Morress Phiremig Ar Said Isinger Kroger Tulender Maxoate Temple Cooper Hepa

Armitage Fined and Ordered to Workhouse for Gambling

William Armitage faced heavy penalties after a sensational case at the county court. He was fined six dollars and costs for permitting nonfamily members in his tavern gambling room at improper hours and ten dollars for running a gambling house. A 37 day workhouse sentence followed, with George Maveer and Parl Pree each fined and given similar penalties. The case spotlighted ongoing gambling operations in the city and included testimony about police conduct during the trial.

William Armitace Washington-st Parl Pree Armitage Pat Price Alabama Market

Mutiny on Potemkin Battleship Sparks City Turmoil

Odessa reports the Kniaz Potemkin Tavrichesky mutinied over harsh treatment, killing officers aboard. Sailors threaten bombardment as authorities hesitate to board, fearing bloodshed. The vessel, with a checkered history, recently returned to service after partial repairs and new commissioning efforts.

KNIAZ Tavrichesky Ohe Ecripps-M' Rae Press Association Odessa Kniaz Potemekin Tavrichesky Black Sea Potemekin Mesiatett

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