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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1905
Page
2
Betting on the Republican mayor race shows Stalnaker as the favorite. Wagers include odds like 10 to 7 and 19 to 5, with many small bets supporting his nomination and election prospects. Some bets also address voter turnout, with bets on total votes and whether turnout will exceed specified thresholds.
The national turnfest awards are finally tabulated with winners across groups. Southside turverein placed thirteenth in group two. Independent turnverein led group three with eighth. Socialer turnverein ninth. Max Emmerich of Social won second in the long jump and second in the 100 yard dash. Partial winners list notes Turnverein Melrose New York first group led by 78.73 percent. Newport Kentucky and Passaic New Jersey also well ranked. Second group includes Turnverein Vorwarts Brooklyn New Jersey and Vorwartz Indiana among top. third group lists Central Turnverein Pittsburg and San Francisco others. fourth group features Turngemeinde Philadelphia and Turnverein Conia St Louis and Central Turnverein Chicago.
A 4 year old was kicked by a horse and Mia Montgomery’s child faces severe injury. James Robey of Frid ia is under arrest on a charge linked to neighbors and relatives, with claims of mental imbalance. A Sunday conference convened here led by Presiding Elder Morris Ley of Indianapolis. Senator Hemenway returns home after a two month absence. An 8 year old from Bedford was dragged to death nearby. Robbers struck the New Ross bank building, fading before authorities arrived. A Sharthorn bull destined for Buenos Aires is cited in transit.
In Ashland and Twenty-fourth streets crowd heard Frank D. Stalnaker attack gas company ties of rival Charles A. Bookwalter. Stalnaker promised businesslike city management and consultation with department heads, contrasting Bookwalter’s administration with limited meetings. Edward Gates accused Bookwalter of pushing for a “new deal” to mask issues, urging a unifying candidate for Republican victory.
Miss Fern Tolley, a prominent society woman of Logansport, refuses to answer the Indiana catechism for marriage licenses under the new law. Her fiancé, A R Shiner of Johnstown, Pa, sought a license here but she balked at filling the blanks. They plan to travel to Pennsylvania where the law is less inquisitive, and Shiner may marry there.
Rev Gilbert of Cincinnati condemned modern Sunday School hymn books as weak and ephemeral. He urged better music and preservation of traditional hymns to avoid alienating children and dulling worship.
Emily Rockwell Crane Chadbourne, youngest daughter of Richard T. Crane, has filed for divorce in the circuit court from Chasbourne Jr of New York alleging desertion. The case names Ecripps M'rae Presy Association Chicago and references a divorce action.
Hig Frank McCay, noted bank robber and associate of the late Jimmy Hope, died Tuesday afternoon at Metropolitan Hospital, from a complication of diseases. The event closes a chapter in Manhattan bank robbery notoriety.
Chief Justice Fuller of the United States Supreme Court has been re-elected president of the Harvard Law School Association. The June meeting in Boston confirmed his leadership for another term, highlighting ongoing ties between the judiciary and academic law education.
Denver reports Grant Gillette known as the cattle king returns from Woodbine Kansas after eight years in Mexico where he allegedly earned 37,000,000 from gold and silver mines before settling debts and paying creditors. Also included are brief items on a Chicago murder case and various notices.
A clergyman credits Grape-Nuts and Postum with resolving morning indigestion headaches and fatigue. He says breakfast shifted from heavy cereals to Grape-Nuts with cream and toast, restoring energy for sermon work. He notes others improved by his recommendation and cites the Postum Company claim and slogan.
A Buffalo business man courts an ideal summer girl with lustrous eyes on a D and C steamer en route to Black Manac Island. The tale unfolds by moonlight and sea breeze in a breezy, romantic vignette. Sent to any address for a two cent stamp.
George Baum aged 70, retired manufacturer, wed Elizabeth Johnson 28, his former servant, at the Church of the Geau with Rev. Mather Weber officiating. The bride, born in Ireland, has served through Mrs. Baum’s lifetime, and the union follows a long household leadership. June 26.
Vienna reports on a claimed Austrian remedy aacatco for hay fever asthma and catarrh with a statement by leading pathologists from fifteen countries The American branch notes the United States leads in cures from forty nine thousand treated with over percent permanently cured Treatment with seven drops daily starting six weeks before recurrence is advised A limited free mail sample offer is posted by the Austrian dispensary 3 West Sun Street New York for direct distribution to sufferers in the United States
Special round trip trains to Denver offered for Epworth League events. Tickets centered at 25.00 with through service via Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern lines on July 4. Travel claims direct double-track through Chicago to the Missouri River, serving Ohio Indiana Michigan Wisconsin and western Pennsylvania. Low round-trip rates available Saturdays from various points. Request illustrated itineraries from N M Breeze, General Agent, Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
A popular wedding trip advertisement promoting D and Co steamers to Mackinac Island. It invites couples to choose a secluded voyage to avoid acquaintances, highlighting cool climates, pleasant parlors, and advance reservations. Includes a request for pamphlet distribution to prospects.
Special to the Sun from New Castle describes three mail carriers discovering a large amount of mail Tuesday night. Checks were found mutilated and a theft investigation indicates money was removed from the post office boxes. Suspects are believed to be combination lock workers who discarded some checks.
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