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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1905
Page
6
A city law makes it unlawful to lead ride or drive any animal faster than a specified speed along streets or alleys and to hinder civic or funeral processions. It also bans throwing paper rags wire iron tacks and nails in streets sidewalks or gutters.
Thoman Hill was arrested Tuesday morning for drawing a revolver on Edgar Beatrog who claimed he found Hill closing his wife. Hill was tried in police court and costs were assessed Friday. The item hints at local crime coverage and a case summary from the precinct.
The city's expenditures for elevating railroad crossing tracks began Friday. The Board of Works allocated H.0% for the City Engineer Jeup and assistants for one year to perform the elevation work. From this, Assistant Engineer J. W. Stearn will receive $410 annually.
A young Russian deserter unable to find work shot himself Thursday night in the Polls Alliance building reading room. He was taken to St Mary’s hospital in serious condition, with reports stating he was not expected to recover.
A wall collapsed on Alexander McCaviely aged 0 while he cleaned bricks at 1057 High at Maryland Street. Injuries to back and hips were not serious. He was removed by City Dispensary ambulance to his home, under Dr. Road’s care.
Deputy Coroner Dunlavy says examination proved acute gastric trouble from a corrosive poison. Investigation closed by Coroner Harry Tutewilur after Rebecca Rogers died following a week of illness. Source notes the poison could have been administered by Misa Rogers or by another person.
City sanitarian Keene says the first scarlet fever death in a year and a half occurred this week. Twenty seven scarlet fever cases were reported this month. typhoid fever is more prevalent with thirty nine cases in March.
General Kharkevitch has been appointed chief of staff to General Linevitch, replacing General Bakharoff who joins Butun Stickelberg on a commission to care for wounded soldiers. The report, from the Press Association via Petersburg, notes the reshuffle dated March 31.
September Smithey a 30 year old farm hand near Cumberland Indiana died of a revolver wound to the heart. His death is being investigated as possible foul play amid rumors of romantic rivals. Coroner Pitewhler was asked to join but declined to conclude it was suicide.
Prices eased in London trading while U S stocks opened with gains led by rail and steel shares. Southern Iron stock advances helped the recovery group with government bonds steady. Hog market opened weak with most sales between 3.20 and 3.55, cattle and sheep mixed amid light volume. Dated dispatch from Scripps-McRae Press Association reporting New York and Chicago markets.
Former Mayor Seth Law plans a summer revival in New York with ten tents in Manhattan and side tents in Brooklyn and Queens. W W Thomson and Mr Law run the effort, aiming to raise funds before June doors open. The services will omit the contribution plate to reach street children and idle crowds.
A three person brawl at a saloon on the outskirts of Collinsville Virginia left John Berta and his wife dead and Revit wounded. Barney Yosalia, Mrs Herta and Yosalia opened fire with pistols in close quarters. all three women fired, Yosalia fled with Mrs Berta months earlier and was later forgiven. The coroner's inquest acquitted the Huss band the following day.
Anderson reports Whitehouse and accomplice charged with robbing Arthur Henley of 5 dollars in Alexandria. Whitehouse sentenced to two to six seats in the Midloom reformatory. Charles Whitemore implicated but released.
Reports from Indiana towns note various items including charges of bribery against a prosecutor, a high alimony divorce, a church debt plea to Andrew Carnegie, discussion of a revolver in a murder case, robber gang formation, a Purdue wreck link, home cooking lessons for schoolboys, a fatal injury in a runaway, a post office flag substation robbery, and a small town crime blip.
A Green Bay jury examines Henry Rama the brewer in a sensational alienation suit against Mrs. Albert W. Holman. Details describe Rama's abdomen measurements and the test of compatibility as witnesses recount incidents in the courtroom.
A testimonial from Mrs. Ella Smith of Newark describes weakness nervousness insomnia thin blood and trembling. She credits Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills with rapid recovery restoring appetite sleep strength and vigor. Sold by Henry J Huder Indianapolis with portrait and signature on package
Market notes show mixed signals for wheat corn and produce with steady cheese and butter, eggs steady at Te, butter up at 1ve, and vegetables varying by receipts. Prices for onions, cabbage, potatoes, apples, and nuts listed with multiple regional varieties and freight terms.
SCRIPPS-MRAE PRESS ASSOCIATION reports March 11 market notes with cattle and feeders at 2.50 to 4.00, receipts and steady hogs at 4.00, heavy butchers strong, and various live poultry prices including turkeys and ducks. Chicago Produce list shows butter, cheese, and eggs with mixed quotes.
Chicago and East Buffalo markets show cattle receipts around 17,000 and 50, with primes at 5.35 and mixed grades around 4.00 to 6.70. Sheep and hogs posted steady to firmer quotes, with hogs at 5.00 to 6.50 and lambs reaching 6.25 while stockers and feeders varied. Buffalo listings mirror stable cattle and hog values, with steers and cows in the mid range and hogs around 5.00 to 6.00.
Pittsburg market notes show cattle and hog receipts steady with light demand. Prices listed for several grades including prime and good cattle, cows, and heifers. hogs at various weights. sheep and lambs with prime wethers and mixed lots priced, some figures blurred.
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