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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1905

Page

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Contested mayoral race roils Republican ranks as Stalnaker favored

The article details a split within the Republican camp over mayoral candidacy with Frank D. Stalnaker favored by Joseph Selvage and others. George Hitz hints at supporting Stalnaker if Bookwalter is nominated, pledging not to run. Hitz would run if Stalnaker is not nominated. Prohibition candidate will not enter the race.

Frank D. Stalnaker George Hitz Prohibition Mr. Hitz Bookwalter Hitz Joseph W- Selvage Hits Pwhl Stainaker Belvage Bookwaler Bralnaker Breduse Republican Party

Friday racing entries with mixed names and odds

The listing shows entries for a Friday card with a first race over six furlongs featuring three year olds and selling conditions. Names include Mise Lauman Bernie Crame Ella Owen Dre Wallace Hazel Baker Oscar Gemop Helmina Crindall Chief Buen Hattle Wethe Col Wheeler and others, with various weights and fractions noted. A second race offers a one mile purse featuring Prince of Pilsen in a first class stake at Stegemeier Bros with additional local ads for heating and estimates from Kruse Deventer.

Mise Lauman Bernie Crame Ella Owen Dre Wallace A. Scho D'R Opatanti Hazel Baker Oscar Gemop Helmina Crindall Chief Buen Hattle Wethe Col Wheeler Fanh Ans Racente mi

Mutineers Bombard Odessa as City Burns

Mutineers aboard the battleship Kniaz Potemkin open fire on Odessa after killing officers and throwing their bodies overboard. The bombardment wrecks harbor works while troops quell rioters, and martial law is proclaimed in the city amid looting of customs warehouses and widespread shootings.

Kniaz Potemkin Berlin Kniax Potemkin

Assassination Shock Hits Lodz General Marshaloff

Berlin dispatch reports Gen Mar musoff commander of Lodz troops was assassinated. Rebels dragged him from his carriage and stabbed him to death in city streets. Odessa note recalls a night of terror as sailors and workers rioted with red flag bearing Enio Potemkin in port.

Berlin Morgen Marmusoff Lodz Poland Cripps- Bar Press Association Odessa Enioz Potemkin

Berkeley Smith to Die in Indiana Hangings

Berkeley Smith, described as the negro who killed his wife in Indianapolis, faced the death penalty as Governor J Frank Hanly ordered the hanging. The governor considered clemency amid appeals from Smith’s relatives who sought mercy, even delaying decisions during a tense audience at the state capital.

Berkeley Smith Indianapolis J. Frank Hanly Warden Reid Lfe

Weather Forecast With Scattered Showers Across Areas

Partly cloudy conditions forecast for Thursday night and Friday with showers. Distorted text lists several places including Cambridge, Columbus, Lafayette, Marion, Lima and Fort Wayne. A report notes yardmaster Fide ward Hersinger died from injuries after an arrest incident in Lima.

Bcripps-M'Rae Press Association Lima Fideward Hersinger Fort Wayne Tin Pennsylvania Limited

Ethel Monk Wins Race in Close Finish

Ethel Monk captured the top spot in the Thursday race with C. Br. James second and Bill Garter third in a 1:29 clocking. A separate courtroom dispute centers on whether Greenlawn cemetery in a park area is legal, affecting saloon license for Martin Sharkey. Judge Leathers and City Controller Jaenh Tani feature in the licensing argument ongoing before the superior court.

Ethel Monk C. BR. James Bill Garter Greenlawn Judge Leathers Martin Sharkey Jaenh Tani Leathers Sharkey

Wives and Children Comment on Mayor Candidates

Wives and children of Republican mayoral hopefuls Frank D. Stalnaker and Charles A. Bankwalter express mixed views. Mrs Stalnaker says she dislikes politics and stresses Mr Stalnaker’s long absences, while Bankwalter’s daughter Hazel says they are confident he will be nominated and elected. Mrs Bookwalter also voices strong confidence in her husband’s chances, noting little else to say beyond belief in his victory.

Iva Hoover Tutewler Harry von Zell Harry Mr. Hoover Marrs Frank D. Stalnaker Charles A. Bankwalter Bf Tt Miaingker Ana Bookwalters Siabaker Bookwaiter

Divorce case unfolds as Harris accused by Harrie family

In New Jersey, Bette Harrie sues Henry A Harris for divorce claiming his alcoholism and disrespect toward her parents. The father Julluy Adler testifies Harris chased him from the home and asserts financial misconduct after Harris married Harrie, with Judge McMaster presiding in superior court.

Bette Harrie Henry A Harris Julluy Adler New Jersey Harris Adler Hove Harris Ening Lowen Harria McMaster Superior Court Wutechner'a

Mob Lynches Nine In Watsonville Jail Siege

In Watsonville Georgia a mob of about ten broke into the jail after midnight and lynched eight inmates nine, seven negros and two whites, tied to fence posts and shot. Victims include Lewis Robertson Rich Robertson Sandy Price Bob Harris Claude Elder Joe Patterson Jim Yearly Lon Aycock and a white man. The jailer escorted the mob to the scene. Authorities in Athens notified the state government of the violence but actions against participants are undecided. Four negroes were accused in the May 9 murders of Amy and Mrs Frank M Holbrook. Aycock is accused of inciting the killings.

Ecripps-M'Rae Press Athens Watsonville Here Weldon Dooley Lewis Robertson Rich Robertson Sandy Price Bob Harris Claude Elder Joe Patterson Jim Yearly Lon Aycock Amy Frank M. Holbrook Aycock Holbrooks

Woman Hurt In Runaway Wagon Near Harding and Olive

A horse dragging a buggy driven by Mrs William B Dalton of 319 Virginia Ave ran away Thursday afternoon after frightened horses on Harding St near Olive St. Dalton jumped and struck a brick drive, unconscious, taken to City Hospital, believed fatally injured. Mrs William Koepkg of 318 Virginia Ave rode in the buggy and helped stop the horse after it struck a pole. she was not hurt.

William B. Dalton Virginia Ave Hardingst Olive St Busey

Distillery Fire Rages at Merchants Plant

Special to Bun Terre Haute Ind June 3 Distillery blaze reported at Merchants plant at 2 00 p m with flames described as consuming all holdings. Initial details indicate significant damage and concern from local sources.

Terre Haute Ind Merchants FB Benth Ia Non Prewity

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