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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1905

Page

8

Perry township seeks appointment of new trustee

A large Perry township delegation urged the county commissioners on Tuesday to appoint a trustee for the vacant office. Special Judge McBride had declared Warren Tinkla guilty of bribery, causing the vacancy. Jerry Gray serves as interim, though no law allows it. Republican Fred Cline had accused Tinkla, leading to the vacancy. Candidates George Thomason Emerson Moore Joseph H Jordan and Oren Murphy attended with supporters.

Perry Township McBride Warren Tinkie Truater-Elent Jerry Gray la Price Fred Cline Tinkla George Thomason Emerson Moore Southport Joseph H. Jordan Bloft Road Oren Murphy Arso Mves Bluff

Jarvis College Fire Destroys Thorp Springs Campus

A blaze at Jarvis College in Thorp Springs, Texas destroyed the campus Monday night, leaving 20 pupils safe with no injuries. The total loss is estimated at 100 dollars. Origin of the fire is under investigation by authorities.

College Scripps-M'Rae Press Association Houston Tex Jarvis College Thorp Bprings

Patent medicine price pact probed in combine inquiry

Tuesday morning witnesses testified before Nome L. Butler in a U S court as Joseph Toms of the Wholesale Drugists association confessed a contract with retailers. The deal allegedly allowed sale of cut rate patent medicines to reduce prices, while the rest of the day covered further examination.

Denggists’ Association Nome L. Butler United States Court Joseph Toms Whotesalers’ Association W. Wilson Carlyle

Bond Forfeiture Follows Missed Poller Court Appearance

Leman Smith failed to appear in poller court for trial on Tuesday after signing a pledge last week. His bond was forfeited, and John Jenkins of 1704 Martin Die Avenue is to pay $3 for Smith's freedom.

Leman Smith Poller Court John Jenkins Martin Smith

Slapped Sweetheart H Coseman Alleges Robbery Attempt

In police court Harry Coseman accuses a sweetheart of stopping her and stealing $2, alleging a tied 410 and casting on both charges as the case proceeds. The brief notes argument and dates follow in the next proceedings.

Harry Coseman Pyreweetheart Iveadays

New Thoughts by Valentine on Digestion and Beauty

Digest well before cosmetics and consider digestion as central to health and appearance. The article extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a non alcoholic tonic aiding digestion, nutrition, and toxin elimination, sharing anecdotal patient testimonials from Mississippians, Michiganians, and Texans.

R.V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y Pierce

Missing 14 year old girl amid kidnapping case in Marion

Cleo Messler, 14, daughter of Amos P. Messler, is missing from home. Curtis Bougher, 20, jailed on kidnapping charges after police say he took the girl to his home Sunday and kept her until Monday. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment, claiming ignorance of the girl’s whereabouts. Meanwhile a Louisville man, John P. Cavanagh, drank carbolic acid in a Treant house on Bates Street and died en route to hospital, with authorities noting possible suicide linked to bankruptcy proceedings. The vacant, decayed site where he acted sits in a remote area observed by neighbor A. Ellis.

Marion Ind Cleo Messler Amos P. Messler Curtis Bougher Bougher Marisa Messler Hevee John P. Cavahaugh Louisville Bates A. Ellis Lotrsville

Woman Attacked at Door Hair Cut Off During Robbery

Mrs. Mary Ostermeyer was assaulted at her door Monday night by a Black assailant who choked her and cut off part of her hair. She freed herself and alarmed her husband, who slept in the house nearby. The wounded woman identified the attacker if seen again.

Mary Ostermeyer Mileyave Howse Mrs. Ostermeyer Bruis

Franchise Granted for New City Cable Entry

After months of debate the In-Manaporis New Castle area secured a franchise to enter the city. The vote 5 to 3 approved the franchise backed by the city council, with several members voting against. A related measure proposed hiring a contractor to haul from city residences, but the ordinance failed to pass.

In- Manaporis New Castle Eile Cohen Mesure Hillingaley Krause al Sout de Eve Wie Waposilen Alemberd Coeer Wenback Shea Storm Wright Couneilsanan Uatemunecil Pegin Board of Works Minnapolis

Parker Will Not Return to Bench Appointment

The article reports that Parker will not return to the bench. It notes his prior role as chief justice of the court of appeals and the political shift after Democrats nominated him for president.

Parker Ecripps-M’rae Press Association New York Maren Atini Court of Appeals Te Democrats

Man's bunion protector helps endure incurable bunions

A simple device, claimed by a businessman, uses a cotton roll tucked under a bunion and covered by a stocking to create space between the toe and boot. The method aims to ease walking by reducing pressure, though the bunion remains.

Hedley Quietly Rebels Against Striking Transit Workers

MARLEN E. PEW reports Frank Hedley, once a laborer and today a top mechanic, orchestrated the suppression of Interborough Rapid Transit strikes. He rose with Tamm any years from common schooling to $95,000 yearly, aided by T. Yerkes and Chicago traction ventures, and he witnessed the misery of displaced workers up close during the early 1890s.

Hedle Marlen E. Pew New York Interborough Rapid Transit Company Frank Liedley Hedley Cooper Union New School Kings County Traction Company Brooklyn Charlies T. Yerkes Chicago Frank Hedley Hatley Fx

Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Excerpt Headache Remedy

An 1880s style note extols Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for sick headaches. It describes headaches as storms in the nervous system centering in the brain, causing pain nausea and potential serious effects, claiming the pills soothe nerves without opium or morphine and include endorsement from S Heath Bend and purchase details.

Miles

Premier diamond discovery near Pretoria shocks world

A massive rough diamond named the Premier is reported as the largest found to date. Weighing an estimated carat size, it was mined in January near a Transvaal area and valued at around $1.4 million. The mine sits on a former Boer farming acre, about one mile west of Pretoria, once sold for $15.

Oy Ineher de Beers Pretoria

Governor Douglas Warns of Rising State Debt and Inheritance Tax

Gov. Douglas sent a message to the legislature warning about a mounting state debt and urging a new inheritance tax. He cites total public indebtedness at 24,000,497 dollars, over 9 percent of state property value, and calls for a fiscal reset to a pay as you go approach modeled after Wisconsin.

Bcripps-Mrae Press Association Boston Mase Douglas Commonwealth

Brick incident injures man at construction site

A brick from a second story at the Washington and Brushals construction site struck Louis Brand, a colored man, causing a severe scalp wound and possible skull fracture. Dr. Reed treated him at the dispensary before he was taken home.

Louis Brand Brand Washington and Brushals Reed

Cassie L Chadwick Denies Carnegie Paternity Claim

Special to the Bun from Cleveland March 1 Cassie L Chadwick denies ever asserting Andrew Carnegie was her father and says she was never part of any conspiracy. The case lists Cushion Ayes Spear of Oberlin and others to be tried on conspiracy charges at the Abell tem.

Clevelang Mrx Cas le L. Chadwick Andrew Carnegie Cushion Ayes Spear

City Briefs Highlight Local Appointments and Deals

City briefs report Gen James R Ormanan named commander in chief of the GA unit and William H Free man reappointed secretary of the late Moard of forestry by Gov Hanly. Local National Guard armory drive seeks 200 dollars. Lieut Frank S Clark to host fourth annual army supper on March 1 at the Bus club. Realty deal: John G Williams buys Vandella road property at 16,900 with 32.5 foot frontage. Irvington water service promised a reliability upgrade by Vice President Boyd of Indianapolis Water. On appeal: Mrs Allee wins appeal against Bishop Alf ording and Catholic church in estate dispute. Investment: Francis M Montgomery Nak buys Ostermeyer estate business property at northwest corner of Sen ntseave and Twenty-first St for 115,500 cash with rental value over 1,800.

James R. Ormanan GA. It William H. Freemen Wabaeh Hanly National Guard Army Supper Frank S. Clark United Sennten War Veterans March St John G. Williams Vandella Roai Lieux Washington St Boyd Indianapolis Water Company Irvington People Irving Allee Allison Herman Alfording Supreme Court Hamilton Warren ‘Rate B. Mt. Ralaton Real Estate Agency Francis M. Montgomery Atontgomery

Court appearance at machine shop patent dispute

United States Judge A B Anderson presided Tuesday in a case resembling a machine shop scene with numerous electric motors around a room to power a patent cage. The issue centered on who owned the patented transformer design between Nicola Teala or Michael Von Dolion-Dobermalekt, with General Electric Company bringing suit against Kuniman Electric Company of Fort Wayne. The matter was argued by J F H Betts and William Davis of New York and Charles Martindale of this city.

United States A. B Anderson Vie Romm Nicola Teala Michael von Dolion General Electric Company New York J. F. H. Betts Willam Davis Charles €. Martindale Kuniman Electric Company Fort Wagny

Bowman Arrested in Indiana for Swindle Schemes

Obagyan FF Gowman, alleged to have swindled Carthage residents and farmers out of over 20000, was arrested in Muncie by detective Chariea Tyron and sent to Rushville. He ran canning factories at several sites, including St Canthan, with workers unpaid and farmers cheated. His wife and children recently left Carthage as he invested in Stumele oil sticks.

Muncie Ind D. We Birkwood R. B

Chicago Produce Market Report March 21 Prices

SCRIPPS RAE PRESS Chicago reports butter extra firsts and seconds with various prices for packing, cheese, and poultry items. Live stock in Pittsburgh shows supply and price data for Caitie supply, lambs, hogs, and sheep with prime and choice categories and noted receipts.

Chicago Scripps RAE Press Arhculativa Zac Isaiuc Americas Wise Kernburger Fittsburg Scripps-M-Rae Press Association Pittsberg March

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