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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1905
Page
3
Washington dispatch reports a tense split among Republican editors and politicians over Theodore Roosevelt backing Fairbanks for the 1908 nomination. The piece notes Roosevelt’s influence and cautious rivalries between Fairbanks and Foraker, with predictions that Roosevelt will press his claim while avoiding explicit support for either rival.
A damaged ad-like notice touts Dr Miles New Heart Cure for weak heart poor blood circulation and related symptoms. It claims rapid improvement with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails and cites a testimonial from Rev W A Robins of Port Higin.
A Victorian era inquiry questions whether stationery spending by the legislature was inflated. It notes items like pencils pens erasers and knives used by members, claims legislators and friends received favors, and reports printing costs with figures around 17000 dollars for one session and 15000 for another. The piece discusses contracts with a state printer and calls some bills printing a separate item in the appropriation.
Milas Rehling, former Manual Training High School drawing instructor, attended a life class by Granella Jacob and Gertrude B delheimer. During a dinner for patrons, guests awaited dessert as hostile messages were hurled from an ante room, ending when the provocateurs grew tired.
A chaotic dispatch notes Barth fined for stealing crepe at Blackhawk and Mohawk in Chicago after a marriage proposal to Mrs. Reman was refused. Other items report a ship christening with Plain Water, a Newport murder attempt during a play rehearsal in London, a bonfire death in Huntington Indiana, and a Suffolk banker suicide. The jumble ties a day’s scattered reports across cities and events.
ISPECIAL TO THE SUN Findlay Maro USstricken while towering into the grave the casket containing the body of his lifelong friend Robert Derodes 115 dearly 49 expected jay moment Janie Dewalt and Robert Derodes jad eqn Trend from childhood Two weeks ago Dowalt suffered a stroke of paralysis and died Tuesday It was a hard blow to Mr Derades who is Why rare old The fundut was held Friday at Ten Mileom eters Mr Derades was vit of ms tn newrete
In a U S court Friday white men James M Sanders Buford MeCtt Dana Steen and Richard Munn pleaded guilty to the beating of a Black man named Shipman. They dragged him from his home and on the way assaulted him with a weapon. the case details include multiple named individuals and violent conduct.
Special to the Sun reports Mina Grace Carpenter, described as a handsome young woman, raving mad at her West End home following an alleged infatuation with a Christian defense figure. The story attributes the madness to family concerns and references a two year old past event.
Ongoing city action targets dirty street cars amid a health officer backed drive. Special to The Sun reports deputies inspecting cars and enforcing cleaning standards while a local crusade against grime gains attention.
In Wichita Kansas Casey Wholesale Mercantile Company head Casey is shot through the head and killed by James Oliver after a dispute about missing funds. The assailant later turned himself in to police headquarters. Oliver had previously argued with Casey over the loss. The incident is tied to internal company turmoil and church involvement. Local authorities are investigating the fatal shooting and seeking more details on the motive and sequence of events.
A chaotic scene unfolds as Gould is restrained and harmed during a public exhibition. He is escorted from the field after two hours of trials and repeats an oath not to reveal identities. The incident ends with him being placed on a train for burial preparations and transport home, with an undertaker coordinating the final steps.
An advertisement claims scrofula affects most and lists symptoms such as neck swellings abscesses cutaneous eruptions inflamed eyelids and wasting. It touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills as a permanent remedy with testimonials available by mail from C I Hood Co Lowell Mass.
A railroad disaster Friday near Longoniee left Walter Tele struck by a passenger train. He fell 20 feet after being struck and the body was found. Geather Prey and Fred were injured, and Walter Tele was killed instantly in the incident at the site.
Fragmentary OCR reports a boy named Wille Wells, accused or accused of offenses involving a barber shop, a father figure, and a court appearance in Sabie soy TORO. Details are garbled but reference to a fine, a foremon, and local locations suggests a minor criminal case with unclear charges and outcomes.
Report from the Press Association notes widespread job losses as interpar company workers end their shifts amid transportation delays. Authorities and workers discuss the impact on commutes and daily routines, with some markets and services disrupted as crews seek new assignments.
Unclear text reports on the Duke of Manchester and alleged wrongdoing. The piece also mentions robbers and a court proceeding with names and locations that are partially unreadable. Key details are fragmented, but the main action concerns an inquiry into the duke’s possible role and an arrest event.
A fragmented report describes a shooting involving a minor and mentions a person named Mirek, with several garbled phrases implying a confrontation or attempt. The text lacks clear names, places, dates, or outcomes, leaving the event details uncertain and unresolved.
A fragment reports a March 11 to 13 event at a Methodist Episcopalian center with pastors and lay workers present. The focus seems on church activities and possible social issues within the venue.
Readers are urged that backaches and all kidney diseases vanish when kidneys become healthy, active, and vigorous through the use of a specific remedy. The ad promises restoration of bodily functions by natural means and emphasizes the healing effect on the urinary system.
The New York stock market opened stronger with DuPont Western up over 1 percent and Big Four peers gaining. Sugar New York Central and Pennsylvania rose about 1 to 2 percent, with C M and Eastern rail equities also advancing. Government bonds held steady as investors waited for further cues.
A market report notes slight shifts from Thursday to Saturday with many new vegetable items. Prices listed include potatoes 1.00 bu, parsnips 1.0 per peck, cucumbers 15 cents each, grapes 2 for 25 cents, butter and cheese at various standpoints, and a generally soft market for cheese. Wagon market sees little change with corn and timothy listed at specific prices.
Fragmented list of names and streets with scattered numbers and occupations. includes deaths, marriages, and real estate notes. Entries reference individuals such as Joseph M. Chik and Clayton Fylene among others, plus several addresses and generic notices, ending with an advertisement for a classifieds column.
In Indianapolis on March 11 the hog market saw the smallest receipts in four years as spring demand begins. Prices closed 10 cents higher than last week with tops at 32 and most trades between 5.0 and 5.15 per hundredweight. Cattle advanced on top grades but common stock declined. sheep offerings were light and prices unchanged. The note marks five years since the Scripps-McMark press move and refers to Governor Hines death conspiracy claims.
A special feature by Benjamin Wale marks the approach of spring in The Sona Perca edition. The opening digtar segment is set for publication in April, with the author noting the season's renewal and local observations.
Chicago reports show May wheat options slipping under 1.15 as grain and corn trade activity appears uneven. Butter and cheese prices face small moves while live poultry and other dairy products show marginal shifts in the Scripps-McRae association roundup.
Chicago live stock readings show receipts for cattle and hogs on Monday with market tone described as unchanged for hogs and strong for cattle. Grain prices include No 2 red wheat at 1.60 on track and various white and mixed corn and milled board quotes with multiple warehouse delivery notes and weekly inspection outputs.
DePauw concert club trip mapped to stops in Terre Haute Vincennes Princeton Kentucky Oakland City Washington Indianapolis and Michail with travel dates from March 2 to March 11. Tour aims to showcase performances across multiple cities and colleges.
Reuters and AP report Russia has opened negotiations for immediate end to the war following a decisive diplo hice victory near Makden. Sources indicate talks with Japan are being sounded while conflicting dispatches from St. Peterburg stress possible terms and the temper of war weariness.
Reports from St. Petersburg March 66 describe critical scrutiny of General Kuropatkin’s leadership amid Manchurian operations. Dispatches quote officers and advisers accusing him of hesitation and poor initiative while urging decisive action to avert famine and further disaster.
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