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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1905
Page
6
Special to The Sun from Washington May 12 Pope Pius X writes a broad encyclical to Roman Catholic prelates declaring the world’s deplorable state. It stresses moral teaching, religious instruction, and devotes attention to corrupt money and tainted subjects in America. It urges shepherds to mandatory rules for souls.
Washington May 1 hearings before the Senate committee on interstate commerce reveal a railroad driven drive to shape testimony for a compromise. Railroads argue against federal rate making while Faulkner leads a well funded lobby present in the room.
A poster touts Liquofone, a germicide claiming to cure many germ diseases without harming the body. It reports $100,000 paid for American rights, two years of testing in the U.S. and abroad, and promises dramatic health benefits and a money-back mindset.
Chicago May 1 Organized capital and organized labor are followed by the organized strike breaker. The speaker says the consumer bankrolls employers and strike breakers, led by Farley and Curry, operate with revolvers and muscle. Curry, fresh from St Louis, boasts of breaking strikes and bringing in diverse gangs to secure work for his men.
Edward W. Carmack of Tennessee attended the hearings and criticized testimony. Other members were absent for various reasons. The committee appears railroad dominated and unlikely to report anything opposing rail systems. Reform hinges on railroad willingness to compromise with public opinion, but railroads oppose government rate control and fear Roosevelt's next moves.
Five delegates will represent the National Carpenters and Joiners Union at the third annual Structural Building Trades Alliance convention in Buffalo starting May 10. Delegates certified by Secretary Frank Duffy will attend. they include Huber of Indianapolis president James Kerby of Chicago district Fred Nicholas of San Francisco district Philip Carlin of Bunneapolis business agent and Charles Bausher of New York Bronx borough business agent. Invitations were sent at a Washington district board meeting to all building trades organizations with expectations of broader representation beyond current alliance members. The alliance has 63 local branches, including one in Indianapolis.
The Harry-Francis Pharmacy company petitioned in circuit court for a change of the firm name to the Francis Pharmacy company.
Lydia B Morrison files for divorce from Henry Morrison alleging physical aggression including pinching and other cruel conduct as grounds for dissolution of marriage. The suit states that the actions harmed her during their marriage.
Rumors swirl about Judge Ulric Z Wiley's links to the Ubero plantation scheme and possible bar association action at the next meeting. Reported plans include a thorough discussion, potential calls for resignation, and investigations into the company’s operations before any formal move. Strong words from prominent lawyers fuel the debate within the State Bar.
The sale tables are restocked with dusty, scratched, and split sets from a full range of standard titles. Customers are urged to order by telephone or mail or visit the store to quickly claim bargains, emphasizing that no cheap or cut-rate volumes fill the display. The Bopes-Mereitt Company.
An informant claims large sums of Indiana money were spent on the Worth Line abares. He says members of the association’s body hinted Judge Wiley would not be ousted, but some members might push for a resignation request from the group.
Union support accompanies baker John Stick as he sues National Biscuit Co through Ryan and Ruckies hhaun alleging injury on December 3 194.. while operating the dough brake. He claims the company failed to protect cylinders from workers and that his right hand was badly mangled.
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