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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1905
Page
3
Clergymen around Boston debate Rockefeller offer of 100000 for foreign missions. Critics call Rockefeller's wealth methods harmful and trace his rise to monopoly and watered stock. Supporters argue the gift aids missions despite concerns about motives.
Ecrifes Rae press dispatch from New York reports a gift of 100 dollars to the Congregational church missions. Rev W G Wedeme avoided the subject in Lakewood services while Rev C C Creegan of the American Board noted the gift came through a woman in the Broadway Tabernacle congregation. He added the donor’s sister was enslaved to the man who delivered the gift.
Rev Warhington Gladden of Columbus urges church leaders to refuse John D Rockefeller Sr gift of 100 to foreign missions. He argues accepting funds would betray Christian values and invite contempt from honest ministers. Rev Herbert Johnson of Warren Ave Baptist Church condemns Rockefeller as an example of injustice in business and warns of his influence on youth.
Bedford Indiana March Robert Owens a Bedford detective was awarded 15 percent for professional fees as detective for the Sickafer murder mystery by a justice's court. Owens did substantial work on the case and related investigations for the H. fe 8.
Breathitt County residents Marehzi Judge James Vargin Wthart Hargis and Sheritt Gallahan were remanded to jail by Judge Parker without bail pending their trial for murder of James Codrill Alexander Jr. Hargis was granted bail at 15000 dollars. Parker stated strong proof against Hargis but noted absence from Jackson on the shooting date.
A failed assassination attempt struck Walter B Harris of the London Times in Tangier. A former Moorish servant, identified as Fle rig dpsatiant, attacked the party with a knife but a watchchain intervened, inflicting only a slight wound. The incident follows other assaults on the party by locals.
Lord Charles Berea ford vice admiral of the Royal Navy visited en route to Mexico and dismissed the yellow peril as myth. He stated China is peaceful and predicted no humiliation for Russia as peace terms may be agreed. He saw no immediate danger of Japan taking the Philippines and dismissed fears of an Anglo American alliance crisis.
A city relief plan for Frances Power Cobh refugees moves toward a council vote. Mayor Haltsmean seas backs the measure and Humane Officer Frank Wilton would work with refuge officials under a draft ordinance by City Attorney Lienry Warcurs. Several council members favor the plan and expect to push the ordinance to passage soon.
Detectives Cray Ann Rae arrested Henry Gleason of 6 W New York Street on a grand larceny charge. He admits pawning an overcoat owned by George J. Gurvis, a bartender at a sailors saloon, about a week earlier, claiming it was handled by a stranger he met on the street.
Mrs Cassie Lo Chadwick appeared before Judge Fayler in federal court seeking a new trial on a March 1904 conviction for conspiracy in connection with the failure of the Queens Bank of Oberlin. Attorneys argued the motion amid concerns for her health as her rheumatism and neuralgia flared.
A horse drawing a wagon bolted after spooking at an automobile on a Main Street square in Anderson Ind. The animal dragged the wagon about 40 feet before collapsing unconscious. The horse then reared and dashed onto the curb, striking a grocery storm and causing injuries.
James Mortarity of Sol Breast drank to excess on Saturday night near the sea gate. He faced a pending case with a lover and delivered a speech at a market. He was fined three shillings and cost, sent to the workhouse after a fall during the ride. The judge, Potteridge Winston, condemned him for the disturbance.
Advertisement asserts humors clutter the system causing pimples boils eczema and fatigue. It promises Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills remove humors strengthen and invigorate the whole body with testimonials available on request from L Hood & Co. Lowell Massachusetts.
Justice J Orig Humphrey, United States district judge for the Southern Milneis district, directs the federal grand jury investigation into the beef trust. He resides in Springtick, Indiana, and was summoned to participate in the case though Chicago hosts four U S judges. He is noted for his anti corporation stance.
Federal grand jury in Chicago resumed the beef trust inquiry on Monday. The panel will hear from additional advisers Black Attorney Daxter of Omaha and Assistant District Attorney Godman of Chicago. The investigation is expected to last about two more months.
Despondent by ill health Clara Hulbert 2 daughter of Prof KIB Hulbert dean of Chicago university committed suicide Sunday night by turning on the gas. GOL Hinton found dead at the St James hotel Davenport Iowa March 27 heart disease listed as cause of death.
A dispatch reports a dubious certificate touting permanent tobacco cure by a free sample of Tobacco-Specific. The letter lists many named locations and individuals urging widespread use, claiming the remedy is harmless and can be mailed to readers. No medical evidence is provided.
The report shows mixed grain futures with May wheat at 1.1255 and July 99 cents, corn and oats unsettled. Cincinnati livestock receipts were steady, with cattle at 4.00 to 4.50 for common to choice, calves to 4.73, hogs steady to higher around 5.58 to 5.95, and lambs at 7.75.
In a tense hearing Judge Walker weighs guardianship of Sarah as three relatives and a man named Myron Silverman clash over religion and care. Attorneys spar over whether Sarah should stay in an orphanage or be raised as an orthodox Jew, with family factions citing health, tradition, and finances.
The London to New York spread showed irregularities in early deals. Wabash stocks firm in foreign exchange influenced by debenture bond activity. Great Northern preferred rose to a new high, and brokers remained busy in the distribution states as government hands stayed flat and market trading quiet.
Market reports show broad price movement in produce with eggs steady at 1 cent and butter from country creamery easing. Vegetables and fruits feature varied quotes including radishes, lettuce, tomatoes, cauliflowers, berries, and apples, with mixed crate and per basket pricing and several regional supplier notes.
The report describes Wham Baxter being arrested Monday morning after a disturbance at a New York station. He fought with officers and a patron, resisting when searched, and was confined during the patrols.
An explosion blew a air chamber under the East River near Brooklyns waterfront. Nine or more workers were injured while a sealing gate prevented water from flooding the chamber. One worker, Richard Crees, was saved after being washed through the river bed.
Indianap olis market notes show cattle prices steady to firm with calves and hogs strong, bids active. Sheep and lambs steady as grain futures and feed costs influence buyer demand in a busy trading day with quotations and receipts across livestock categories.
Butter and cream items feature in this Chicago agri market report with price listings for firsts and extra selections. Descriptions include various dairy products and packing terms, noting prime firsts and spring shipments with associated per-dozen or per-pound prices.
A Harrisburg fire gutted multiple establishments including Ralph Towle R Seton Pearce Drew the Chronicle printing office and Taylor Rathbone. The incident occurred in March as reported by the Associated Press in Harrisburg. No further details on casualties or cause are provided in the fragment.
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