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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1905

Page

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Boathouse Politicians Weigh For Railroad Secretary Post

Local and state politicians debate the next Railroad Commission secretary as Governor Hanly’s stance looms large. Rumors center on Harry Brumaugh, former Republican worker, with questions about constitutionality and cabinet influence. Former Senator Ogborn and attorney friends push Neborn as a strong alternative, while others seek Brumaugh’s favored candidacy.

Ming Harry Dumaugh Just Legislature Rpublican Ninh Bookwalker Brumaugh Harry Starr Richmond Brunaugh Gov. Lianly Bronaugh Atttorsys State House Gey Hanly Brimaugh Plate Hanly Brinaugh Ogborn New Castle State Board of Tag Commissioners Larah Dumbar Harry New Neborn Bentdex Cretery Bookwalter Hru- Thugh Ida Peny Ral Marlon Conmts Wtty Arunaugh

Improvement Profiles Reported for Michigan Road Upgrade

County Buevevor Klinimmon Wax completed a project for the improvement paying part of the expense. The plan extends to Prospect-tt and includes a millanapolla and cinnat Traation rampan funded in part by the county. Local authorities outline the cost sharing and project scope.

Michigan Road Millanapolla Hicinnat

Day of grief in Brockton factory disaster

State and city officials vow a full investigation into the R. B. Grover shoe plant calamity as the death toll nears one hundred. Search for the dead continues amid scenes of widespread heartbreak with many victims too badly burned to be identified.

R. B. Grover

Facts of the Disaster Reported Figures

The disaster tally shows 35 bodies recovered and 34 identified. Thirteen workers are listed as missing while 33 are injured. Financial losses amount to 323000.

Baker Gales On Benedict In Courthouse Visit

Anamar Baker, state representative who exposed O. A. Baker for the cigarette trust, visited the courthouse Tuesday morning to question Prosecutor Benedict. Ananias Baker said Benedict would be asked about any progress as he was tied up with a murder case. It is believed a grand jury may have returned an indictment against O. A. Baker, with efforts afoot to capture the alleged briber.

Hanly Railroad Commission Ptete House Ruverner Lst Possibilithen Anamar Baker O. A. Baker Cigarette Trust Benedict C. A. Baker Ananias A. Baker

Deadly Brockton boiler blast shocks city

The Brockton Massachusetts shoe factory explosion killed many and left 43 missing with 35 bodies recovered, many burned beyond recognition. Relief aid poured in but outside help declined as officials led the grim search through ruins and a lengthy death toll mounted among workers.

Brockton Mags R. B. Grover Keith Boyden Marston Paine Steve

Jury Awards William Peggs $63 in Car Accident Suit

William Peggs sued the Indianapolis Terminal and Traction Company and Ripple Company after a Broad Ripple car knocked him from a wagon seat. A superior court jury awarded him $63 on Tuesday morning, concluding the incident caused damages.

Wiliam Peggs Indianapolis Terminal & Traction Company Indianapolis & Road Ripple Company Befance Broad Ripple Morne

City offices may move from basement of Courthouse

Indianapolis county commissioners told the Board of Safety it may be necessary to seek new quarters as the basement of the Courthouse is needed for county offices. A plan to relocate a wall to create space for inspectors failed, prompting talk of a new City Hall near the courthouse.

Indianapolis Board of Commissioners Board of Safety Walla County Commission John McGregor hLe Court House Fred J. Shepard Dainty

Retreating Russians under Linevitch set up HQ in Chenchia watm

In latest war dispatches Gen Linevitch directs the Russian retreat from Chenchia watm while Japanese forces press the withdrawal. Cossack riots in Riga lead to 80 arrests as conflict with locals escalates. A separate note mentions Panama Canal commission personnel shakeup and Roosevelt's approval of the recommendation.

Washington Roosevelt Taft Panna Canal Commission

Miss Scott Revives and Frank Doyle in Cutting Case

March reports allege Lida Scott and Shirley Doyle were present when a throat wound was inflicted during a ride. Doyle jailed, and Martin Doyle was arrested as an accessory. The victim remains in critical condition with a neck injury described as serious but not life threatening.

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Indianapolis widower accused in St Louis fortune teller murder

L W McCarty of 917 Beilefontainest Indianapolis, a widower with grown children, admits correspondence with Mrs Mary B Page the murdered fortune teller. Police say letters describe romantic advances and a son in Danville Tennessee. Page was found dead with a contusion near her eye as her room was ransacked and valuables missing. The coroner cites fright as a death cause. McCarty worked at Centract Chair Works and denies knowing Page beyond letters.

Louis L. W. M'Carty Indianapolis L. W. McCarty Beilefontainest Mary B. Page St. Louis Taylor Mccarty Centract Sophia Miagennia Page Uhrouri Ant

Death Follows Fear in Police Visit at Tutadas

Mrs Levira dackaon, frightened by a police visit during a late hour, reportedly caused a death when her family, including Jackson’s grandchildren, faced arrest on a charge of tottering. Coroner Titechier to investigate the incident.

Levira Dackaon Tutadas Cheintty Or Ney Titechier

Loot Under the House Special to the Sun

New Castle Indiana March 4 Nothing heard from John Loch who escaped Hagerstown officers. He is wanted on a charge of robbing a depot in Ohio. Officers went to his father Milton Loch home Tuesday and under the floor found rifles revolvers dry goods bottles of whiskey tobacco blankets and provisions.

New Castle Ind John Lock Hagerstown Ohio Officera Milton Loch Elmira

unsettled weather ahead with rising temperatures

A weather forecast notes continued unsettled weather into Tuesday night and Wednesday with a slow rise in temperatures. Officials urge readers to monitor updates as conditions may vary across regions.

Fire horses in lively runaway near Market Street

Early Tuesday morning a runaway driven by Andrew Minis of the Faith team frightened horses, injuring several people. The wagon struck a brake and toppled, the horse still unreined. City engineers planned a conference on track elevation, with many sending substitutes. Local ads clutter the page.

Pennsylvania Ugh Nave Andrew Minis Worres Buller Ailes Yering

Modlin Sentenced for Attempted Wife Assault in Richmond

Walter W. Modlin was sentenced Tuesday morning to the state reformatory for a term of two to ten years for attempting to assault his wife in Richmond. The case concluded after testimony in county court.

Modlin Richmond Ind Walter W. Modlin State Reformatory

Gas blast badly burns woman as Lafayette home wrecked

In Lafayette Indiana on Tuesday morning a gas explosion severely burned a woman named Etta Gila, member of George Linton’s family. The blast demolished the residence and left her with serious injuries.

Lapayette Domertte George Linton

Bad Boys Punishment at Indiana Reform School

Harry Purdy and Bertie Bannon, both youths, were sent to the Indiana Reform School for Boys after crimes including stealing from fathers. Purdy fled then lived in a riverbank shack built as a robber’s den. his father testified in juvenile court. Additional youths, Elmer Cithers and others, were placed in corrective facilities for juvenile delinquency.

Harry Purdy Indiana Bertie Bannon Tie Elmer Cithers.i

Cleaneaster Missing From Marion Found In Elwood

Marion police report Cleaneaster listed as missing since Sunday was located in Elwood on Tuesday. Investigation continues to confirm her welfare and return home.

Elwood the Sun Marion Ind

Great Flood Predicted By Local Weather Office

A warning from the Monongahela weather bureau says the greatest flood in years is imminent. The river and its tributaries are rising rapidly due to heavy rains across the basin. Ohio River has passed the 8 foot stage at Marietta and a further rise is expected. Local businesses and residents on Main Street brace for possible flooding as forecasts call for substantial water levels and potential damage.

Bcrimps Mrre Press Association Fattsburg Weather Bureau Monongahela River Allegheny Valley Ohio River Marietta

Quails for Sick State Game Commissioner Plans

State Game Commissioner ZTswaer ney in Indianapolis to discuss disposal of 1,200 quails seized from Indianaette Cold Storage. Quail owners remain undiscovered while a system of bass broodaries is planned. an affidavit stands against Linbert Roper for owning ten birds with a $456 potential fine.

Ztswaerney Columbus Indianaposin Earle Indiananette Cold Storage Company Sweeney Indianapolis Agayn Linbert Roper

Beaten Elderly Man Testifies in Police Court

An elderly man testified in police court that on Monday night a stranger complained about a watch. Moran and Murphy allegedly knocked him down and kicked him after the dispute over the watch. Hughes, initially jailed for drunkenness, was released as Moran and Murphy’s case was continued until Saturday.

Tom Moran W. Pearlat Harry Murphy W. W Maryland St Ned Rushes Fac Hughes Moran Murphy

Miners Strike Report From Huntington West Virginia

Four hundred miners at United States Iron company mines in Huntington West Virginia went on strike Tuesday. The report notes a change in wage scales and ongoing labor action affecting the Holden county area.

Scrippe-M'Rae Huntington W. Va United Stats 1 Iron Company Holdén Edunty Attike

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