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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1905
Page
3
President Roosevelt plans a grand inaugural luncheon as thousands fill the capital city for a dazzling Saturday event. The Washington spectacle promises to be the brightest display in recent memory with visitors flocking to witness the ceremony and festivities.
The schedule details Roosevelt leaving the White House for the Capitol, ceremonies with Congress and officials, oath administered to Vice President elect, the address at the Capitol, return to the White House, parade with Rough Riders and Bayard A. of New York, a city illumination and fireworks, and the Inaugural ball at the Pension Building.
Roosevelt’s inauguration promises the capital’s most brilliant event with crowds from Cape Cod to the Canadian border. Notables including Seth Bullock and his party are among luncheon guests, while officials nix a Sunday quieting plan and the oath book will be the 1899 New York governor edition.
Charles Wyatt and John Mountain convicted of attempted assaults on a woman were taken to Michigan City to serve term in the penitentiary Friday morning by Assistant Jailer Hd Parker.
Muncie Indiana March 3 The oil debate centers on checkbook influence and a Standard Oil push to buy Blackford county properties to raise prices and control production. The piece describes producers pressured by the trust, with tanks filled and leases idle when orders to cut pumping came from the company. The article portrays the octopus-like power to shape both supply and price.
A 1905 letter from Muncie praises the Sun editors for fair oil coverage amid Indiana's evolving field. It notes buyers plan weeklong purchases, varied development across counties, and low sale prices due to undeveloped leases. The writer highlights refinery absence as a costly error and commends the Standard Oil pipeline strategy and comprehensive dealmaking in the industry.
Eva Lee Gary of Louisville sues James Mitchell of Scottsburg for $7,000 alleging seduction by her foster father starting around age ten after adoption from Naptint Orphan home. Judge Anderson weighs if a minor can sue without a guardian, and if a foster parent can be liable.
William Cook was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the Hartford City killing of Preston Sanderson. He was sentenced to life in prison after an 11 hour jury deliberation. The case included five co-defendants, with details of the Octob er disappearance and later shooting.
Prosecutor Yolnes cited Edward L. Cealer known as the Boy Preacher as having spirited his wife away and blocking her from testifying in a case involving assault with a skillet. Cealer, arrested 16 days ago, is a street corner evangelist who recently married a widow eight years older with four children. There were family disturbances and threats to kill if she testified again. He remains jailed but Cosier was released on bail.
In White River shanty boat community near Kentuckyeave a young thief Robert Silburn is tied to Frederick Buechert who lured him into stealing. His mother laments Buechert’s influence as detectives pursue the gang that sold stolen goods to junk dealer Harry Abstein in Indianapolis.
Judge Leasherd appoints Norman E B Carey as receiver for the Astinn Wallpaper Company at 78 W Maryhead Henry Brandon petitioned for the receiver. A chattel mortgage to secure water and bills remains unpaid. He alleges the company pledged to Columbia National Bank for 15.60 percent.
Milwaukee Wisc March 2. Hi Kenney head of the college of oratory of Boston predicts American girls will be soft eared before many years. He says the telephone will bring this change. He argues phones are needed and people taught to speak softly now will carry over into ordinary conversation.
The March and May wheat futures show gains with May expected to rise further and July uncertain. Corn futures firm with May and July improving. Pork prices hover around 12.58 to 12.57 with lard near 30.97.
Newspaper men hear elevator man present a wrapped cigar package from Louis G. Deschler, a noted tobacco dealer, as discussions of bribery surface in the state legislature. The piece recounts votes on an appropriation and remarks by Senator Will Wood and Representative Ananias Baker about bribery accusations and state treasury exploits.
Mayor Usose of Suwaukee will speak before Eagles No. 1 at their third anniversary celebration. A 4 torchlight procession forms at 7 o clock from the Eagles ball on N Illinois, marching downtown to Washington Hall. Refreshments and a program of music and features follow.
A fragmented city record notes births and deaths along with a list of marriages. Entries include names such as Michael J and Julie Duttey and Delbert and Frema Wright, with addresses and partial details. deaths mention Calvin F. Rudy from New York of pneumonia and Ida J. Block with cancer. marriages feature dozens of pairings and several real estate transactions.
City and railway officials sign a contract for trek elevation at Masca chisotte avenue. Mayor Holtsman will add his signature, confirming the agreement as the board of works approves.
Indianapolis reports Friday hog prices steady to strong with 4,500 hog receipts and light supply. Cattle and sheep markets were mixed to steady, with prime steers and heifers listed and bulls and calves shown. Also includes Cincinnati and Chicago market notes and New York price quotes for pork, lard, and dairy products.
The Girard banking bill, sole private banking measure this session, failed for lack of 4 percent constitutional majority. Of 92 present, 49 voted for and 43 against it as Speaker Cantwell adjourned amid disorder. The chamber failed to marshal enough support to pass the bill.
The opening stock market showed a reactionary tone with declines in Caton Pacific and New York Central while war fears boosted Metropolitan Street Railway. Trading featured gains in Atchison and Tennessee Coal and Iron, notable activity in Detroit United Railway, and heavy buying by London houses in Mexican Central and Amalgamated Copper.
Chicago reports mixed cattle and hog receipts with price ranges for Prime beef and stockers, plus rough to mixed hog values and strong Saturday demand. grain notes cover Wheat No 2 and No 1 red, corn futures, various rail deliveries, and multiple regional coke and coal price items.
During February the Friendly Inn sheltered 493 homeless men and boys as an unusually cold month drew a large crowd of tramps and homeless people seeking shelter.
Indiana senators clash over an anti trust bill with arguments claiming there are no trusts in the state. Senator Kittinger denounces Teddy Roosevelt and rejects party representation while others vote along party lines on the measure amid blunt remarks and procedural debate.
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