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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1905

Page

2

Shaffer Resigns From Amalgamated Steel Workers

Detroit May 3 President Odore J. Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers will end active connection at the expiration of his present term in October. Delegates say replacements like M F Tighe of Pittsburgh and P B McCardle of Muncie, Ind, are favored contenders. Shaffer cited overwork and announced his withdrawal at the end of his term.

Scripps-M'Rae Press Detroit Theodore J. Shaffer Amalgamated Association OF Iron Steel and Tin Workers Shaffer M. F. Tighe Pittsburg Stronaurer PB. McCardle Muncie Ind

Bursting Steam Pipe Triggers Alarm at Telephone Building

A steam burst in the New Telephone building basement near N Moerichanst Street caused momentary fire alarm. Wire chief W A Sting reported a blaze, firefighters arrived, but workers discovered the heat was only steam and occupants stayed at their posts.

New Telephone Company N. Moerichanst W. A. Sting Tie Fire Department George W. Harmon John Hunt Headquarters Chemical Company Frey

Barbers Seek Sunday Closing Action at Central Labor Union

The Central Labor Union met Monday night to back Sunday closing for barbers and to urge Mayer Seltaman to instruct the plies to enter the Sunday closing ordinance. A San Francisco Labor Union message prompted a protest telegraphed to President Roosevelt opposing use of Japanese and Asiatic labor on the Panama Canal and urging cancellation of related contracts.

Central Labor Union Barbers Mayer Seltaman Tn Omnport San Francisco

Browns Organize to Play Indiana Teens

The New Castle Heawns, ages 15 to 18, have organized for the season and seek to schedule games against Indianapolis teams of similar age. Address Perry Adams, Manager, New Castle, Ind.

Browns New Castle Sragon Indianapalla Perry Adams New Caste Ind

Postum Coffee A Healthy Substitute Claims Cure of Palpitations

A Brooklyn reader describes giving up coffee due to heart palpitations and adopting Postum Food Coffee. He reports no further palpitations after switching, noting Postum as a palatable hot beverage that provides a healthy lift with no harmful stimulation. The ad promotes the product from Postum Co. Battle Creek, Michigan, and urges readers to try the ten day trial and read The Road to Wellville.

Brooklyn Reveribes Experien Postum Postum Co

Minister Protests Innocence in Wife's Death Murder Case

Special to the Bun reports Rev Ulysses G Sutherlin a Christian minister charged in his wife's hanging. He maintains innocence while John Stheher, father of the deceased, Testifies that Geneva's dress found with bale and pulled from her head supports foul play. He recalls tension over a cow dispute and husband Lutherum's anger on the day of death.

New Albany Ulysses G. Sutherlin John . Stheher Sutherlin Board of Commissioners Chirk County Geneva Sellereburg Lutherum

Employers Claim Strikers Are Losing Out In City Strike

Preparations to start more delivery wagons are made as a strike continues in Chicago. Both sides ignore the mayor’s strike commission SCIPDS and tension eases slightly with peaceful conditions. Officials report some wagon movement while law and police back order. One death occurs in Monday strike violence involving a streetcar worker and a pedestrian near the Anderson area.

Scipds RAE Press Association Chicago Teamsters ELI Havin U Ke Entenge Ateike Commibann Graham “Taylor Fle Dessori Lfbor Adbett Landers William O'Day

Gentry Bros Coming Show to Town Next Week

The Gentry shows announce a two performance daily engagement starting Monday with afternoon showings in the city. A large tent will be erected at Sixteenth Street and Capital Avenue for the event, touted as bigger and grander than past seasons and expected to draw packed crowds each performance. The Gentry Brothers are presented as leaders in the animal act world comparable to Hagenbeck & Bostock in the wild arena.

Gentry Aye Gentry Bros Hagensbeck & Bostock Singdurn

Dayton Trip By Lae And APOLY Merchants

A senior party from Lae and APOLY Merchants association spent Tuesday in Dayton and planned to return Tuesday night. They traveled via Interstate Traction to Layton routing through Richmond, Indiana, on the way home.

Adoul ZO Lae and AM Apoly Merchants! Association Manning Layston Vapper Richmond Ind

Anniversary observed for Schiller in Berlin schools

Berlin May may hundredth anniversary of Schiller's death was celebrated with a large gathering. By imperial order the Kaiser decreed a holiday in all Prussian state schools keeping the commemoration wide and official.

Germany Ecripps.m Rae Press Abboclation Berlin Schiller

Robbery and Assault Report From Dark Gated Neighborhood

An account details a nighttime robbery in a Belystier area with a confrontation between a suspect and a victim. The assailant used a knife, stabbed a man, and escaped with cash and a cigarette piece, while a pursuing witness failed to find traces. Outcomes remain unclear.

Early Morning Meal Demonstration by Mrs Waterman

Mrs Aer Cary Waterman demonstrated a gin range at the Tropylanum under Indianapolis Gas company auspices explaining breakfast meal varieties and cooking methods. She advised heating foods the night before when possible and outlined egg and omelet preparation with cost-saving fuel tips for winter and summer menus.

Aer Cary Waterman Tropylanum Indianapolis Gas Company Bergen Cemfils Wea Son Horgan

SeeKS Nomination for City Clerk by Charien Yunn

Charien G. Yunn of the Eighth ward has definitely indicated his intention to run for the Republican nomination for city clerk. Col A D Shaw, a veteran and leader in Republicanism, backs the younger Khan who has strong ifriends in the party. He a pow deputy county clarke.

Charien G. Yunn Cjty Shaw A. D. Shaw Khan Clarke

Wife Dies in Room During Alleged Affair Witness Tells Tearful Story

A Chicago trial recounted a chilling tale as Mrs Freeher-Hugh testified for hours about her sister’s deathbed, claiming Johann Hoch pressed her to betray and marry him. The witness described Hoch’s betrayal, the sister’s illness, and the marriage occurring soon before the wife’s death.

Hoch Sister

German emperor blocks cross-Atlantic race plan

Special correspondent reports the Kaiser’s navy leader hindered plans for a cross-Atlantic race. The route aimed from Sandy Hook to a European port, with dates around mid May, drawing attention from Allied observers and maritime authorities.

G Hebblnghals

Hanging date set for Annie Valentine case

May 16 reports indicate Friday is the date for the execution of Annie Valentine for a murder in New Jersey. Strong sentiment favors no stay as authorities pursue appeal avenues through state and federal courts with executive support from various governors and officials.

Alge Ewusw New York Washington Hig Gay. Stokes Prem Court

Schwab at St Petersburg report on Miss Gov aid plans

May 9 in St Petersberg sources state that Charles M Schwab said he would build a large plant to complete an agreement with the government if necessary. The prince quoted Schwab as praising friendly American sentiment toward Russia and a potential victory by Admiral Togo over Admiral Hojesternaky would grieve America and Russia.

ST. Petersburg Pener Merhtezersky Charles M. Schwab St. Petershure van Sould America

City Brevities and Local Notices Across Indianapolis

A jumble of short notices from West Indianapolis to North Blackford, naming residents, appointments, openings, and events. Mrs Rachel Shafer aged 58 mother of Sopgt Newton Shafer and Pitrotian Adelphux Stator died at home on N Blackford. Mian McNongall appointed matron at City Hospital Training School for Nurses replacing Mrs B A Kine who resigns to Tipton. Currie Nation fire story from New York. Title Investigation Club to meet at Y next Tuesday with 75 attendees. Yoma leased North13 building for May 1 opening. Thomas I Welch veteran civil war survivor suffered paralysis stroke after falling down stairs. English's Opera House hosted exercises led by De John Se Ubirty. complete education talk. Indianapolis Fire Insurance banquet at Grand Hotel with remarks by Mayor J W Tichenan. German Schiller anniversary events scheduled. Smoking suppression action at Germantown Hall.

Rachel Shafer Sopgt Newton Shafer Pitrotian Adelphux Stator Sica Mondiy N. Blackford St. Sheaux Pennsylvania Miso Pyles Mawton Mian McNongall City Hospital Te Cle Jnspenmry Ayequeding Randiex-Thomas I Welch Grand Hotel Eugene Rehm Haast Jatin W. Tichenan Frederick von Schiller Federation of German Societies Germanta Hall

Swordsman Duel Wounds Doctor in Burlay Altercation

Slashed the doctor during a duel at Manan gas Burlay the physician sustained a serious wound while his opponent fled with a weapon. The incident involves Scrippertrae Press Association and mentions Human Fourat as part of prior practice.

Scrippertrae Press Association MOBIL Mae Manan

Detective Wren Arrives From San Francisco in Cripps Case

Lieutenant Lou May 8 informs of Edward Wren arriving from San Francisco to meet Edward J. Smith about alleged embezzlement. Blanche Smythe, linked to 6294, is released and believed to have returned to California as the case unfolds. An ad promoting Lood’s Sarenpirina and Newport Dye Works appears amid details.

Cripps N'Ear Lou Edward Wren San Francisco Edward J. Smith Yaterior Blanche Smythe California

Purleys Shafting Saws Machinery and Supply Ca

Fragmentary OCR describes Purleys Shafting Saws Machinery and Supply Co. product references. Mentions an old N-10 for child teething, Winslow's Boothinu, and a herbal as a remedy for teething pain and wind colic. Notes unclear lines about gummed relief and bottle.

Purleys Winslow

Hargis Improves After Winchester Stopover

Winchester Kentucky May 2 Judya Hargla appeared in good spirits while passing through town en route home to Jackson after a trip. He reported a 45 000 value figure or amount encountered during the journey.

Hargis Scripps-M'Nae Press Assollation Winchester Judya Hargla Jackson

Summer Fairyland Promises Muskoka Nature Retreats

An advertisement entices readers to visit Muskoka district north of Toronto for a refreshing escape in the Highlands of Ontario. It highlights green fields and pastures, cooling breezes, and a primitive nature experience, inviting applications for a free illustrated description from W. Robinson.

Muskoka Toronto Ontario W. Robinson T. P. Ay Grand Trunk R'y Fark Wilding Fittsturr

Royal Welcome as Blalnaker Declares Mayoral Candidacy

Frank D. Blalnaker announced his bid for the Republican mayoralty and opened headquarters in Indianapolis, with Pearson Mendinhall and Stalnaker backing him. Blalnaker, well known among voters, faces questions about his candidacy and support. Separately, a private Arlington bank near seven miles west of the city failed to open amid rising depositor unease. Deposits stood at 1190 with assets of 314,000, as owners promise continued operation. withdrawals followed rumors of a bank run.

Frank D. Blalnaker Pearson Mendinhall Blendenhall Indianapolis Chester Stalnaker Mendenhall Kip Pacial Sun Arlington Here Tull Bank Ulv. Goodrich Indianapolis Bank vWork National Bank Keinhurega Arlington Bank Wea St Cinesminth Cnown

Angry preacher arrested for Sabbath disturbance in Guthrie

Rev. Noah A Wickham was arrested Monday in Guthrie Oklahoma for disturbing the peace after an argument with a neighbor. Wickham reportedly attacked a neighbor whose chickens had strayed into his garden, and paid a $5 fine plus costs.

Scripps Guthrie O.P Noah A Wickham Wickham Garden

Standar d Oil defendants indictment faulted

Springfield report says Gov Dencon refused to sign a requisition for alleged acts of Standard Oil Company suspects. Indictment deemed faulty and targets face charges of subornation or perjury. Names unclear due to OCR. May 9.

Scrippa-M'Rae Press Association Springfield Dencon

Trains Schedule Fragments for Indiana Territory Travel

A laboriously garbled railway notice lists fast trains to Crawfords, Indianapolis, Lebanon, Frankfort, Crawfordsville, and connections via Clover Leaf. It directs inquiries to local agents or F. D. Norvel at the Traction Terminal and Reynolds, General Manager, Lebanon.

Crawfordsriis Indianapolia Thomon Lpia Lebanon Frankfort Crawfordsville Indianapodla Wimp Bt. Lowta F. D- Norvel Gent. Ag Traction Terminal Reynolds Genk Mobgr

Interurban Through Passenger Trains Schedule Update

Indianapolis, Columbus and Southern Traction Co announces through passenger trains leasing the Interurban Terminal Stations for Boothport, Greenwood, Whiteland, Franklin, Amity, Tayloreville and Columbus. Trains depart at 6 10 p m and then every four hours until 6 10 p m. Additional through trains operate via Butler and Delaware to Virginia, leaving the north end of the viaduct at 15 minutes past the hour. Express cars depart Georgia and Meridian for Franklin and intermediate points.

Indianapolis & Eastern Ry. Co Greenfield Line Greenfeld Knightatown Dunreith Dublin Cambridge City Richmond Ind Dayton Springfield Columbus Zanesville Cincinnati Lima Ohio Glanapolla Bip Greener Isis Kingtstown Newcastle Ts Dayton Fm Greenfield Maryland Indianapolis Souhern Traction Co Boothport Greenwood Whiteland Franklin Amity Tayloreville WHO Onlo Delaware Virginia

Youth Lectured? Fatal Traction Car Accident

Five miles from Millsboro on Monday night, Luther Stein Jr was killed when he was thrown from a moving traction car he rode. The accident occurred near the area as authorities investigated the sudden death.

Scripps-M' Rae Press Association Millskoro Luther Stein JR Ware Fve Miles Néing

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