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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1905
Page
6
Katherine Martin, 31, a schoolteacher, arrived home violently insane and told her mother that God directed her to marry John Hickey of St John’s hospital. She went to the hospital, where Hickey lived, and demanded marriage. Sisters objected and officers were summoned. She will be sent to the Richmond asylum.
Richmond John G Shearin settles with Moston over damages for injuries from a defective sidewalk. Franklin Knights of Pythias meet in the district city. Lafayette class in pharmacy to receive diplomas at Purdue Wednesday. Kokomo mayor seeks third term and renomination bids abound. Terre Haute Kings Daughters elect officers and assign posts. Kokomo youth Dale Myers 15 to reform school for property destruction. Shelbyville Redith Headley 6 killed in wagon incident. Hughstown Rev A W Pins to resign for Chicago area business pursuits.
Special to the Sun Anderson Ind March 9 7 W Towney was captured at 2 o clock Wednesday morning in the southern part of the city acting suspiciously. He was searched and a complete set of burglary tools was found in his possession.
On March 2%9 in the breust court in Alexandria, Whitehouse Age 17 and Charles Whitworth Age 38 faced trial on charges of attempting to murder Arthur Henly aged 16 last February and a robbery count.
Reports from London dated March 2 reveal continued famine in the Armenian regions. Messages confirm widespread poverty, with many villages devoid of food. Starvation cases are emerging as conditions deteriorate and the outlook grows gloomier.
Durban reports that on March 19 a flotilla of 39 Russian warships and 4 cruisers steamed eastward 20 miles north of Madagascar after passing the island.
Mount Vernon Mo March 3 Fa Bateman colored charged with assault by Myrtle Vighy at Aurora was found guilty last night in circuit court and given the death penalty.
In Brazil Indiana three inmates James Gros Charles Anderson and Robert Tilley escaped the county jail after attacking Turnkes Satuge a turnkey who had unlocked the outer door to lock cells for the night. Gros and Tilley were recaptured. Anderson remains at large in Liberty.
Special to the 3UN reports Wayne county township schools will graduate 168 pupils in the coming weeks. The count is higher than normal, signaling a strong year in the district and marking the end of the academic cycle for several classes.
A tin plate mill worker collapsed from heat Tuesday afternoon in Anderson Indiana as temperatures neared 80 degrees. Several mill workers suffered exhaustion amid the intense heat at the plant, the only incident of its kind recorded for March in the area.
Imperial rescript directs M Maximovitch to draft reforms for Poland's property and prosperity as unrest grows. Government seeks to calm debate and prevent disturbances while integrating Poland with the Russian state. Taft and the president discuss appointing receivers for Santo Domingo customs with Oliver Rhodes named as Santo Domingo City receiver.
Brigadier General Frank D. Baldwin a native of Indiana will assume command of the Department of the Lakes with headquarters in Chicago. The army’s consolidation past constraints at Indianapolis will come under General Baldwin's jurisdiction.
Rev. Sam C. Eby former pastor of the Church of Diving Humanity files for divorce claiming his wife struck him disfiguring his face. He states the incident happened amid a Sunday service as he appeared before his congregation.
A saloon keeper identified as Chase Dersim was tried in police court on Wednesday morning for possessing a slot machine in a rear room of his establishment on Stelly Street. He was fined five dollars and costs.
Pala Gorgeevitch age 3 and remarkably pretty was arrested in Benwood on a confession that she had eight husbands with no divorces. She had posed as a wife to obtain mercantile credit. After a trial she was fined and an apparent foreign suitor paid the fine to become her ninth husband. Police halted the marriage before it could proceed and hold her for investigation.
Windhuwek reports in German Southwest Africa that Kerchner's detachment suffered one killed and two wounded in a clash with insurgent natives near Kosta and Geblans on March 10. The official dispatch dated March 2 from Scripps-AV Rae Press Association in Berlin confirms the deaths and casualties.
Alfred Moore electrician killed by subway train in New York. Henry Weiss family member and nephew Harold Gomanz die in Jersey City from gas illumination accident. James White and others die in Schaghticoke powder mill explosion. A Carnegie Steel mill worker dies from heat in Pittsburgh. companion Tony Lanzo also dying. New York reports record March heat as 72. Adrian Iselin aged founder of Iselin & Co. dies in New York. New Orleans railway commission orders mosquitos protectors on berths. Hansom, Ey. fire damages factories, church, and residences. Rome reports premier supports 2,000,000 lire for Italy’s armaments.
WHEAT UNSTEADY TONE with mixed early losses turning higher. Market notes show firm May and July futures, mixed oats and pork and lard prices. New York reports scarce sugar and firm poultry and dairy values as foreign markets calm and U S bonds remain strong amid renewed peace reports.
Special to the Sun reports Archbishop Sebastian G Messmer’s Lenten instructions urging Catholic youths to marry within the faith and warning against unions with non Catholics. The Milwaukee area reads the sermons in church pulpits as a citywide interest grows around the sanctity of marriage. Also covered are a federal indictment in Lonaville for peonage involving city workhouse officials and a Manila proclamation that Philippines census completion paves way for an election in two years if peace endures.
Special to the Run from Mattoon March reports a collision on the Chicago and Eastern Winds line at Sullivan between a passenger and freight train. The freight, moving to allow the passenger to pass, failed to clear in time. A fireman was severely injured while a rail official urged others to jump or hold on. one worker saved by clinging to the engine.
The formal opening at Winnesday j Might will feature speaking and music. The festivities run on the seventh and eighth doors of the club building with speakers C. R. Wit Vara reading Civic Conscience and John L. Griffiths from Liverpool discussing How a City Wins.
A skeptical critique mocks blood purifiers and tonics claiming to cleanse blood or restore tissues. It argues digestion cures rely on digestive enzymes, not pills that irritate bowels, and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal aid. Regular use after meals is urged to prevent and treat indigestion.
The City Market notes higher butter costs at Lic. and scarce receipts, with robbers selling state dairy at Sin ElginMe to push prices up. Cheese and poultry stall, strawberry prices steady from last week, and market forecasts predict a slight drop by late next week. Grain and wagon markets show mixed signals as No 2 white corn and No 2 red wheat fluctuate.
The superior court jury found Nathaniel M Morris was of sound mind and not unduly influenced when he made the will. The petition to set aside the will by Blorris Trueblood Wilson Hall and others was denied. The estate is valued at several thousand dollars.
Gov Hanly to name May 16 as the election day for a successor to ex Congerman Nemenway after a petition from three congressional aspirants and district county chairmen. Agreement on a date sought to satisfy all factions amid a vigorous nomination contest.
Hog prices fell about a dime from Tubada figures as buyers traded cautiously. Cattle demand remained strong for good to choice steers while other grades held steady. sheep and common grades moved slowly with a quiet close.
Chicago live stock market data for March 2 shows cattle receipts estimated at 9,000 for Thursday with mixed prices across categories. Beef cattle mostly meet moderate to good demand, cows and heifers around 2.90, veal-like stock near 3.15, hog receipts indicate a market around 3.00 with slight declines, sows and heavy loads near 5.00 to 9.00, and sheep and lambs priced at various levels with western shipments noted.
Scripps-McRae Press Association reports live stock quotes from St. Louis and Cincinnati. Cattle receipts and prices show steers and heifers at varied values, with feeders and stockers listed and lambs and sheep pricing noted. Pigs and butchers markets show multiple price points amid fluctuating demand, while Cincinnati mirrors similar cattle and hog market activity with assorted grade prices.
BCRIPPS M RAE PRESS Chicago reports Butter prices steady with extras and prime firsts listed. Turkey, chicken and duck offerings shown with various weights and prices. geese and hens priced per dozen and per pound. Overall market activity traced with small turnover and modest price movements.
Mid March 2 report from Lansing notes Sewater Frife introduced a state senate bill proposing old age pensions. It would grant a pension to citizens over 60 who have resided in the state for at least three years. Also mentions Peerless Clothes Hangers claimed to save pressing bills demonstrated at Voones cure.
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