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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1905
Page
3
An ad describes catarrh as a constitutional issue that weakens lungs and digestive organs. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla radically cures diseases from the nose to the bowels, rebuilding the system, with testimonials available from C. I. ROOD CO. of Lowell, Massachusetts.
Chicago May 8 strike committee chaired by Prof Graham Taylor began a full inquiry into causes and charges of the industrial conflict. Peace briefly held Sunday with no violence. Fires and strikes continue. two men wounded and bleeding after an early morning assault. Authorities hear both sides. Gov. Deneen urged to appoint arbitration.
The annual conference of Congregational churches of Indiana opens in Michigan City at the First Congregational church for a three day session. Mrs C Enehanan of Indianapolis will preside with talks from Mrs Mary Mills of Cleveland and Mrs Bertha A Stover of West Africa. Sessions for Women Home Missionary Society and Board of Missions are planned with Rev Washington Slidden as mediator. A public address by a noted speaker linked to Rockefeller funds has drawn attention.
Joseph T Johnson age 47 of Woodrum place has filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition. Creditors include many local residents and a large number from Ruskville Indiana. Johnson lists the Exchange hotel manager at the Union Stockyards among his creditors and reports assets and liabilities with Mobilities and other amounts.
May 8 reports from Scripps-McRae Press Association Chicago reveal Edward Riggett, private in the Twenty-seventh U.S. Infantry, found slain in a ravine. Cephas Wing and Robert Lichter, fellow regiment members, had been missing since Thursday. Police suspect their escape plot involved abducting the guard before disposal in the ravine. Searches extend along the fort vicinity and lake shore toward Wisconsin, with no trace of the two men to date.
In the incident southeast of Pojfork Kip shoals, the Joy Mine steamer Aranaas collided with a Warner. Miss Marnie Kelly of Boston is believed drowned after being swept from the vessel. Passengers were jolted from berths as the ship listed and boats were lowered amid frantic effort. The Patience towed in, passengers splashed into lifeboats, and rescue attempts spanned the chaotic scene.
A letter signed by Ray mond Stoddard and others from the Dental Tabor Union requests Mayor John W Holaman to fund wide improvements. The writer urges a fire alarm near the Raymond street property and street protection to prevent flood dangers threatening residents and property.
Fragmentary OCR reading reports Margaret and Mary Murrey contesting their mother Mary Murrey's will. They allege the will for probate leaves the entire estate to Ella M. Bergan and assert Mary Murrey was old and mentally unsound, challenging its validity.
Herbert Bowen United States minister to Venezuela arrived in New York aboard the Philadelphia after grave charges against Francis Loomis. The president will investigate the controversy with Loomis. Bowen planned to travel to Washington, staying until the president returns from the West.
A mishmash accounts a Monday morning parade through Indianapolis featuring Highlanders, Boer, British troops, and cadenced artillery. Civilian crowds, including children, followed as police managed the route amid cigarette law controversy and a local indignant meeting in Hamilton, Ohio. Emma Mydas sues Ray Leevans for divorce, accusing him of adultery.
The United States district petit jury for criminal cases was drawn Monday. Names listed include Carmichael Bloomington Creviston Marion Darby Converse Evans Cicero Gossett Veedersburg Griner Nashville Hugn banks Whitestown Robe Decatur McClure Marvin Miner Frankfort Monevhan Jeans Off Tipton ker Greenfield Pershco Carmel Ridenbaugh Nineveh Sinclair Filmore Wheeler Sehoner Wimmer Bainburgs Stevens Logansport Straching Wheelng Tyree Bedford Union Mills Terry.
John Smith aged 40 received a heavy sentence from Judge Alford at ern'out court on Monday for stealing tents and tools from Reed Hut and workers on the Indianapnns Orphans Asylum project. He claimed the tools were given by another, pointed to more items hidden in a box car, and was sent to state prison for one to three years. Edward Miter found guilty of forging a check for $1, who presented it to Columba National bars, sentenced to workhoure by Judge Anes.
A partially fallen bridge in West Side park sent about 30 people into the river as it gave way. The river was shallow and all escaped harm. Local witnesses reported everyone waded out unharmed despite the mishap.
Mixed commodity trading described across Cincinnati Indianapolis New York St Louis and Chicago. Wheat prices decline with May July and September notes. hogs pork and lard prices fall. cattle calves and sheep receipts and quotes listed by market with varied gains and losses. Significant named entities include Cincinnati Indianapolis New York Chicago and St Louis markets, with specific price ranges and entity counts.
A recorded account details the condemned Rudolph facing execution as priest visits and family mourners gather. His sister Mrs Allin plus Sheriff Gettert accompany the final moments, with a tearful farewell and words of comfort exchanged between mother and son. The scene captures a Catholic priest’s consoling role and the prisoner’s quiet resolve.
Judge Mhert Bo Ander sor on federal court appoints WILL BAR GALE Tsing Taniels as major oe hanerry for the Indiana Den fac leks. A related suit filed by wry S Hicks alleges fraudulent stock issuance by the college stockholders. The master in finance presides, with a stockholders meeting set for May 19, and a bearing arranged. power to preside at the board meeting remains constrained by the court.
The market notes steady Monday produce with a butter price dip ahead of Tuesday. Eggs were historically priced lower last year, but current production is up about 23 percent, easing prices despite strong demand. Creamery butter now available at reduced rates, with a table of weekly price shifts. Vegetable market opens steady except for niche homegrown items. wagon market remains unstable with no changes expected soon.
Mrs Evline D Dally sues Modern Life Insurance for 6000 claiming a 5.00 policy and a payout due after her husband Orange Daily died in Chicago She says transfers in 144 to Federal Life Insurance and alleged misappropriation of cash and mortgages The Federal Life Insurance company denies obligation noting Daily died by his own hand and not bound by death notices Also a sewing machine ad request appears in the Sun’s sale column
A fragmentary Chicago market item details poultry prices and grain bids including turkeys hens ducks and geese with wheat corn and hay notes. The listing shows multiple grades and lots with varying prices and quantities, and ends with an entry describing a bicycle for sale. Ten words to THE BIN'S for wale column: A bicycle for sale with bargain price and terms.
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