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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1905

Page

6

Tragedy Shocks Anderson as Girl Slashed by Paroled Convict

In Anderson Indiana on a Sunday evening Shirley Doyle paroled convict and son of a Lafayette farmer slashed his sweetheart Miss Lida Scott from ear to ear on a public highway then attempted self harm. Miss Scott likely will die while Doyle’s wounds are not fatal. Doyle had been meeting Miss Scott secretly and pressured her to continue. Martin Doyle’s house and sheriff officers are probing.

Anderson Ind Madison County Shirley Doyle Lida Scott Doyle Lafayette Townehis Miss Scott Attacns Miss Lent Smelser Boyle Abraham Doyle Indiana Reformatory John Armstrong Union Reformatory

Woman Heroine Stops Runaway Horse in Muncie

Mrs Michael Lowenstein recently moved from Indianapolis to Muncie proved a heroine Monday morning by sprinting into the street and halting a crazed horse dragging Dilbert Emith. She steadied the animal and carried the boy to a residence before summoning a doctor. Emith suffered a broken arm and other injuries.

Muncie Ind Michael Lowenstein Indianapolis Dilbert Emith

Jennie Rood Held On Poison Charge In Marion

Mrs. Jennie Rood is believed mentally deranged after confessing to police that she attempted to poison her husband Jnc. K. Boog with phenazoline in his food. She collapsed in epileptic fit in her cell, shows rambling manners and lack of concern as a preliminary hearing set for Wednesday before Mayor Bwercy.

Marion Ind Jennie Rood Jnc K. Boog Bwercy

Hitchcock Resigns From Muncie Police Commission

W B Hitchcock president of the Delaware County National Bank resigned as a member of the Muncie Metropolitan Police commission. He sent his resignation to Governor Hanly several days ago and is currently in New York. It is predicted there will be a rush of applicants for the vacancy.

Hitchcock Muncie W. B. Hitchcock Delaware County National Bank

Sherritt Seeks Another Term In Muncie Mayoral Race

In Muncie Indiana Charles W Sherritt aims for another mayoral term. He acts to align both Republican factions by appointing McGonagle as pollen judge Koontz as city controller and Hanley and Haymond to the Board of Public Works. Edward M White emerges as rival candidate backed by faction leaders and likely to secure renomination.

Muncie Ind Charles W. Sherritt Republican Party Bherritt Charles A. McGonagle J. Harv Koontz M. T. Hanley H. Clay Haymond Board of Public Works Koontz Cromer Haymond Haween Fntake Cromer McGonagle Ter” Cromer Hanley Ia Sherritt Edward M. White White Stiurra

Martha Washington's Rampage in Police Court

Martha Washington, a colored woman, drank four quarts of beer and caused extensive property damage at 314 W. Drake St. on Saturday night. Police testified she kicked plastering from walls and threw a hat iron, then damaged dishes before the incident ended. She faced charges of drunkenness profanity and trespass, with a $10 fine and costs on the trespass count.

Martha Washington W. Drake St Winona Bibbs Cox and Uofthauer Martha Costa

Epstein Gets Light Sentence In Tulen Lead Case

Harry Epstein, a small junkshop operator at 8 Capitofave, was found guilty of purchasing stolen lead but had the sentence suspended after he proved a clean prior record and that he supported a widowed mother and several children. Judge Alford tempered mercy with a severe reprimand. Meldrum Seeks Divorce from Wife Meldrum claims desertion and association with disreputable individuals and has filed for divorce in Busan J. Meldrum.

Harry Epstein Moyday Epstein Harmon Epstein Alford

Boys Play Indian Ends in Fatal Gunplay in Woods

Special to The Sun reports Warren Carr 16 was shot dead while playing Indian in Mount Airy woods. James Hawthorne 17 faced the fatal incident. The article notes estate details and a separate will in Rock Island with an estimated value of 1,000,000 for the widow and children.

Philadelphia Mount Airy Warren Carr James Hawthorne Rock Island F. G. A. Deniemann

Mad Mullah Granted Control Of Italian Territory Near Obbia

SPECIAL TO THE SUN Rome March. In a summary of imperial mediation Italy grants the Mad Mullah rights to occupy a village near Obbia, one mile from the town. The move follows British mediation and confirms coastal rights with a ban on trade in arms and slaves.

Rome Great Britain Italy Obbia Manning

Saloons Defy Sunday Closure Orders In St Louis

Special to The Bun reports that despite Governor Folk's alleged orders to shut saloons on Sundays, many establishments remained open in St Louis. Authorities and residents observed only partial compliance with the Sunday closure rule, with a few closing late and others staying open all day. The governor denies sending such orders.

ST. Louis Folk Police Board

Will Give Warner Sendoff

A mass meeting will ratify Mal William Warner's election to the United States Senate to succeed Francis M. Cockrell. The event is set for next Friday evening at Conevtion hall in Kansas City Missouri.

Warner Kansas City Mal. Wiliam Warner United States Senate Francis M. Cockrell Conevention Hall

Rosa Morley Stabs Curley Walker After Spouse Quarrel

Rosa Morley stabbed Curley Walker late Sunday night in a Newport heist area after he struck her for speaking to another man. The incident is treated as a possible fatality with investigators assessing the motive and injuries.

Terre Hauth Ind Rosa Morley Curley” Walker

Christian Alas Dies In Railroad Yard Accident

Christian Alas, a Macedonian action head on the Pennsylvania railroad, was crushed to death Sunday afternoon in the Georgia yard era while cleaning up the yard with several men. He was caught between a car bumper and the dent wood, the full force of the blow striking him in the chest.

Christian Alas Pennsylvania Railroad Georgia St Yarta

Colored M C A leader cites city foundation role

M C A international secretary Moorland spoke at Ninth Presbyterian church about the organization aiding colored residents. He urged strengthening the M C A to shape good citizens amid migration to Indianapolis and other cities. A $5 000 investment per establishment benefits youth reform and employment, with $118 already pledged to cover current expenses. Plans include buying a larger building for the institution.

J. E. Moorland New York M.C. A Ninth Presbyterian Church M. C Indianapolia Boston M. OC. A Noleemen

Fairbanks Visits Indianapolis For Masonry Rite

Vice-President Fairbanks arrives in Indianapolis for the first time since the inauguration to take the Masonic degrees with Keystone chapter No 6 Royal Arch Masons. The visit includes afternoon and evening sessions at the Masonic temple before a hastened departure to Greensboro North Carolina for a Wednesday feature.

Fairbanks Indianapolis Greensboro N. C Keystone Chapter Royal Arch Masons Masonic Temple

Convicted Of Gaming In Police Court Raid

In a Mon morning proceeding led by Sergt. Kiefer and Patrolman Okey, Zovarre wren assemblage and others were tried after a Saturday raid on a Tipton street dwelling. Albert Woolf and son Clyde faced charges of keeping and rum running. Four others and one white man were arrested. all paid fines and costs for gaming offenses.

Zovarre Wren Sergt Kie+fer Okey Albert Woolf Moes Urere Clyde Woolf Ehven Cute Ored

Cowen In Critical Condition After Shooting Incident

Muncie Ind March 2. When Golds mar Cowen Mommy was informed that John Dickover whom he shot last week had died. Cowen near death in the Desare county jail. Wexover was 3 years old and Cowen is only 17.

Cowen Muncie Ind Golsmar Cowen John Dickover Deasare Gui Wexover

City Law On Possession Of Gaming Apparatus Near Wagering

A city law makes a person found with any device instrument rambling apparatus or gear for gaming or wagering within city limits a professional gambler. Penalties include a fine up to SIM and confinement up to MT days in the workhouse or station house. Police may seize such paraphernalia without a warrant and it may be destroyed by the judge’s order.

Wheat Prices Slide As Market Tone Deteriorates

Market news shows wheat futures under pressure with May at 1.14 and July lower. Corn shares better on buying interest while oats, pork, lard, and rib prices shift. The vegetables section notes radishes cheaper and prices for lettuce, celery, and other produce showing typical late week variation. Cattle and hog receipts and prices listed. overall market firming in some grains contrasted with declines in others.

Scripfs Ware Press Association Chicago M.oMay Bull Pony Atte Gaia Magralpetize

Dried Fruits and Nuts Price List Itemization

A catalog of dried fruits and nuts with per unit prices including almonds walnuts and navy beans. Mentions new crop coconuts no 1 english walnuts and per bag or per pound pricing. Also notes white honey and popcorn prices and Michigan wellder kegs at $2.50.

Imarrowtat New California Lima Coenannis Lorta Rico Honduras Bayer

New York Produce Item Market Report

Market notes from March 2 indicate listings for poultry products and dairy items. Entries reference processed cream, imitation products, and various lot descriptors with prices and quality notes, reflecting a busy wholesale scene in early 20th century New York.

Wasson Store Opens with Spring Styles Exhibition

Women of Indianapolis toured the Wasson & Co store during a spring fashion exhibition opened Monday morning. The display featured gowns, hats from New York, millinery, dresses, lingerie, opera coats, and handsome coats. Shoppers praised the artistry and variety, predicting a stylish season ahead.

Indianapolis H. P. Wasson & Clo Wasson Iese Gawna New York Mo Starr Mandy Abe Mans Gilly

Local butter and egg market string of notes

Fragmented market report shows local dealers meeting, butter prices slipping, creamery activity mixed with term errors. Mentions Elgin creamery, Ze country, retailing lower Hus week, and several garbled names and places including New York and 10150.

Elgin Creamery New Sie Dutter Han Lust Klein Uailde New York

Fruit Market Prices Listed for Various Apples Oranges

Prices noted for New York Baldwins and greenings along with Michigan Baldwins and California seedings and naval oranges. Boxes priced from $1.13 to about $2.50 with several varieties and quantities mentioned.

Fies Taney Tancy Kings New York Baldwins New York Greenings Michigan Baldwins New York Spies Rusesta California Semons Califoria Naval Tency California Fukla Oranges

The Wagon Market Cornice Thre 35SEC

Hay-Clovet and Umuthy components show mixed results as price indicators reach 108259 with implied market movements. Local traders report activity around the cornice market section, noting small gains and shifts in futures perception.

Cornice Hay—Clovet Umuthy

Taft Seen as Secretary of State If Hay Retires

Washington March 2 William F Taft head of the War Department is discussed as a possible Secretary of State should Secretary Hay retire from public life. Roosevelt's close friends generally favor Taft for the post if Hay cannot resume duty. No other name is suggested for the State Department at this time.

Scripps-M'Rad Prebs Association Washington William F. ‘Att War Department Tlay Roosevelt Hay Taft Department of State Te Hay

Indianapolis Hog Market Upswing Amid Small Supply

In Indianapolis on March 2, hog prices moved 5 to 10 cents higher since Saturday with active trading and early clearance. Cattle activity was light with good to choice steers strong to higher, butcher cattle steady, and sheep unchanged. hogs led gains before Chicago reported packers holding back on advances.

Indianapolis Preville Chicago

Irregular Meat Product Listing With Paltry Prices

A garbled OCR fragment lists various meat products from a butchery or grocer. It mentions beef cuts, pork items, boneless pieces, ribs, hams, lard, veal, and related prices, interspersed with misspelled names and unclear brands, reflecting a mid century market advertisement. Entities include beef, pork, veal, ribs, hams, lard, and regional terms, with prices like $13.4 and $18.50 in an fragmented listing.

Shamrock Simone Wetelige Eteke Greer Fores Sterr Hinds Hetter Hinds Heiter Vow Hinds Elrinin

Embezzlement Case Narrows to Four Months Workhouse

Clarence Thompson former Indianapolis insurance adjustor was sentenced by the criminal court to four months in the workhouse on embezzlement charges. The incident stemmed from Thompson receiving 45 dollars at Dan Smiths saloon in N Windsor and allegedly converting most of the funds with Smith spending part of the money.

Clarence Thompson Indianapolis Criminal Court Dan Smith N. Windsor Smith Thompson

Mrs Field Arrives to Lead Salvation Army Meeting

Mrs. Robert Field wife of Staff Captain Robert Field of the Salvation Army arrived in Indianapolis Saturday and led her first city meeting Sunday night. She had been in California directing the army's work and had been traveling through the western mining districts carrying out the mission.

Field Robert Field Salvation Army Indianapolis Dre. Field California Aleshia West

Pretty Good Day at Court Prompts Workhouse Taking

Seventeen men and ten women were brought to the workhouse from police court on Monday morning. Col Shaw remarked that it was “a pretty good day.” The piece ends with an ad urging Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a cleanse for hair and complexion.

Police Court Col. Shaw Hood

An Old Nuree for Children by Mrs Winston

A vintage teething remedy advertised for children claims to soothe teeth and gums, ease pain, cure wind colic, and relieve diarrhoea. Sold as a twenty two cent bottle with soothing claims and maternal confidence.

Mra Winston

Pacific Coast Tickets On Sale Through May Fifteenth

Rates from Chicago to San Francisco Los Angeles Seattle Portland Victoria and Vancouver via Chicago Union Station and North-Western Line. Daily excursions in Pullman cars from Chicago to Portland San Francisco and Los Angeles. Doynis port seven dollars. Meals in dining car. Boukidta and folders sent prepaid with receipt of four cents in stamps. General agent NK Freese 431 Walnut Cincinnati.

Pacific Coast San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Yacoma Seattle Victoria Vancouver Chicago Union Bat Elle North-Western Doynis Port Zedl Freese Wainutat Cincinnati

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