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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1905
Page
3
The Gentry Bros dog show parade drew large downtown crowds Monday morning. Spectators lined the streets to view a lively display of wagons elephants and well trained ponies. Dogs of many coats and colors delighted onlookers as the pageant showcased the family act and promised an even bigger show ahead.
Signor Liberal, famed bandleader and impresario, touts his personal company and repertoire. He boasts he can “blow his own horn” and promises a distinctive show with a mauve style. Mendes afternoon event set for May 23 features his orchestra and notable performances.
Todian apelis furniture manufacturers will entertain the Indiana Tetuat Furniture Association at a banquet on Tuesday night at the German House. Mr. Thomas Madden will act as instmaster. Welcome address by T. B. Laycock and response by Mr. WW Messenger, president of the association. Other addresses to follow.
Charles Warren Fairbanks vice president arrives in Portland and plans to mingle with Winds ruralists and discuss crops while awaiting the Lewis and Clark show. He will fence-build and tour expositions as he readies for the presidential nomination, greeting farmers and graduates along the way.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an inaugural gathering led by Mr Bern Whe, with Alan Rive and others. The text hints at a business agenda and rising interest but is unclear on location or exact purpose.
Walter Neeff died here after serving as general manager at the Associated Press bureau in Chicago. He previously held key roles in Scripps papers and was a noted editor in the press industry.
A garbled Indiana roundup lists scattered incidents from multiple towns. Mentions include a shooting near Buck Creek, a man wounded. Evansville man killed by a train wheel, Spencer man collapsed and died. Loganport and Bloomington arrests and crimes. Vincennes man drawn in the river. Palestine and other towns report fatalities and incidents. Names and ages appear with unclear details.
Scripps M r a e Press Association Lawton May 15 A deadly cyclone at Snyder prompts towns to urge or require cellars digging as shelters. Nearby reports say several caves are being excavated with crews searching for missing residents. Names of victims and local figures appear amid scattered details of wind related fatalities.
Scripps News reports a Texas flood with the Brazos and Arroa rivers swelling beyond historic highs. Water covers miles of farmland and threatens rail lines. many residents flee to higher ground. A railroad near Wace is halted. widespread damage includes casualties at Mount Pleasant with 23 others injured.
Special to the Sun reports Alexandria officers seek Frank Loomis in connection with the shooting death of Bessie Furry after an alleged lover's quarrel at Bertha Parke resort. Furry, who died Sunday night, reportedly confessed she believed she was shot by mistake. she later recanted saying she was accidentally shot. Clayton Loomis and Larry Brown are also sought in the case, with Miss Furry having come to Alexandria from Converse.
The jury in the sensational trial of Dr Genres Koch and Gebhardt disagreed, delaying verdicts. Koch and Gebhardt, both dentists from New Ulm, faced murder charges over Gebhardt's hammer death amid alleged personal jealousy. A third trial is anticipated.
Chicago May 11 Jesse Bartlett Day’s 1%, the ringer, died Sunday from heart failure caused by hepatitis suffered since Friday. She was the wife of W. J Davis, theatrical manager. Mrs. Davis gained prominence with the Bessimans and later with the Hestmans for nearly ten years. Davis severed affiliation with that organization in 191, while he joined a Lyrist company on the Mer lyst regelar. Agement in opera with Francis Willis, a busy year, had been encouraging.
A Memphis incident described as a triple tragedy involves Thomas Metall allegedly shooting Kati Falith Ferguson and Pat Wilhamsen after jealousy over Willemson's attention to the woman. The rough OCR notes indicate a violent confrontation at night with a weapon used against the two victims.
The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey has declared a dividend of 94 cents per share, payable June 1. This follows a prior dividend of 15 cents per share and compares with a 3 percent per share dividend the year ago.
Births list individuals with names and addresses including Edward and Cora Dyrier and 117 Newman. deaths include Henry Lewis Leonardi and Theodore Hasd with causes such as heart failure and meningitis. marriages record David A Riddle and Hattie B Evans. building permits list repairs and new construction across multiple towns and firms. a snapshot of civic notices and pertinent names from the period.
May wheat and corn futures drift with May and July positions. In New York, opening stock averages show stronger demand and gains led by Northern Pacific and U S Steel, amid improved market sentiment and hopes of northwest settlement. Livestock prices in Indianapolis plunge from Saturday levels as cattle and hog futures soften while sheep and lamb quotes hover steady.
Market notes cover dairy butter and eggs prices, fruit and vegetables demand, and grain bids in Indianapolis and Chicago. Wheat and corn futures, assorted oats and rye, and live stock receipts are listed alongside seasonal produce prices for asparagus onions potatoes cabbage and apples with multiple perishable items and regional price ranges.
Manager Thaghus at the Unique theater plans an enter choirlist of amateurs for next Thursday night along with good professional talent. Mr Thorpus is working to secure additional acts, aiming to improve the vaudeville lineup and accommodate further bookings anytime.
A Hammond Indiana prison action list shows multiple indictments for counterfeiting and robbery. Trials include defendants Smuth Burns Holman and Daum, with pleas of not guilty or demurrers planned. Sentences range from terms at Fort Leavenworth to workhouse terms in Chicago.
Chicago live stock prices and receipts for cattle, hogs, sheep, and dairy products are listed with entries for Prime beef, stockers, feeders, cows and veal, with mixed weights and western districts. Prices are shown for various classes and states, including dairy products from Butter Creamery and related creamery items.
Cincinnati market notes report cattle and hog receipts, with prices varied. Prices for beef steers and hogs show modest declines, reflecting slower trade and demand.
The Skillmans face divorce litigation with claims of adultery and spousal abduction. Evidence centers on a wife who allegedly tried to hide a child and a husband who sues for separation while denying spying and misconduct. Attorneys aim to prove multiple marriages and prior unions by the wife and husband.
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