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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1905
Page
3
The text claims all humors are impure and not managed by organs alone. It lists skin eruptions such as pimples and boils, eczema, loss of appetite, fatigue, bilious reactions, indigestion, dull headaches, and many related troubles as results of their buildup.
Frank Barker, convicted of murdering his brother Daniel Barker and his brother's wife, awaits execution at Nebraska State Penitentiary. A plan to have Barker trigger his own execution using an electrical contrivance is described, with warden Beemer overseeing the process. Barker confessed to the killings and had planned marriage to Miss Siezie Renkle. neighbors reported his mother and the wife had gone to Benytr, leading to Barker's arrest.
The Hague telegraph says Andrew Carnegie favors a scheme by Drelkmann to create an international town near the Hague devoted to arts sciences and international fraternity. The estimated cost is 16 thousand dollars. This project is separate from the peace palace plan.
The remains of Berbert V. Croker arrived in New York Wednesday morning after a sudden death on a train at Newton Kansas. The body was taken to the Croker family residence for a funeral ceremony. Mrs Croker remains in a highly nervous state from the shock as she mourns her husband.
Cincinnati May 12 control of Latonia race track ends after two years of dispute. Applegate Myers Rhinieck Hielsenman faction gains full control as Judge Perkins resigns from the presidency and Julius Fielschman assumes undisputed possession of the office.
All Pacific coast records for long distance wireless telegraphy were broken when the Joexl Marconi station received a message from a ship M4 miles at sea. The communication came from the transport palace which left port on Monday.
Superintendent Kendall announces Memorial Day activities will honor fallen soldiers with patriotic exercises, flowers at the monument, and student processions. No athletic or amusements permitted. schools will close in the afternoon for solemn observances.
New York May 1 The remains of Hiram Cronk last of the veterans of the rer of IN arrived from his late Herkimer County home. The body was escorted by United States guards and was taken to the City Hall where it lay in state. Interment planned at Cypress Mill cemetery in Brooklyn.
Goldie Goldwin seventeen of 125 West Street and Emmit Hudson one of 518 Ki Markets were arrested Wednesday morning by Patrolman Homer Varah on joitering. The younger girl was sent to the juvenile court while the other was confined in the women’s department. Both are described as from good homes and the officer has ordered them to stay off the streets despite seeing them nightly with associates of questionable character.
Police investigation into Harry Murphy death was dropped, while the king and others face a grand jury. Jesse Streit faced Sept 2 conduct charges for disrespectful language toward President Roosevelt during his Indianapolis visit. A Board of Safety hearing resulted in a ten day suspension without pay after testimony.
Stalnaker has not fixed all meeting arrangements but will speak in the Ninth ward on Wednesday night and in the Sun on Thursday. Gates may be chosen for other evenings as the campaign gains momentum. Many voters have visited his Lemons building headquarters and representatives from wards and precincts have shown interest as the drive proceeds toward the May 25 committee elections.
The Board of Works ordered the extension of the eastward car line from Nebraska street in Ginesth street. Tracks from Madisen avenues to Kaxoet will be torn up. New routes will enable persons to reach Garfehl park via the viaduct.
Charles McGinnis, 38, and W. Woeat-at faced a police court ruling after a card dispute. McGinnis was fined 19 dollars plus costs while the other party, Mrs. Ford, of a local street, contends the matter arose from a card game gone wrong. The incident occurred Wednesday morning with the judge noting the disturbance and imposing the penalty.
A lunacy inquest will decide if George A. Warner faces the gallows for the murder of L. & N. supervisor Slaski Leeds. Warner’s wife and three children arrived from Logansport and comforted him amid a heartbroken scene. If found sane, execution is planned. the family plans to move later tonight. Local support and rail unions seek to save Warner.
BCRIPPS-M'BAR PRESS ASSOCIATION DETROIT Mich May 17 Persident Shafer of the Antigamaud association returned from Wheeling Tuesday and received a hearty ovation from delegates. The reception, viewed as a push for his reelection, coincides with a salary increase. The organization plans to reorganize to relieve Shafer of detail work, with action expected soon.
The Ohio Republican campaign moves forward with Secretary Taft named as temporary chairman at the state convention in Columbus next Tuesday. The Taft forces push to unify the party and energize the nation for the western Republican bid for the presidency.
James Hannan of the Chicago Employers' association is in Indianapolis hustling to recruit the third batch of strike breakers. He aims to ship them Wednesday or Thursday. Monday night men went to Chicago, preceded by WO. Hannan has set up in room 2 at Smith's hotel but few around headquarters on Wellnen day. He continued his drive despite rain to secure recruits.
Local listings show multiple marriages including Gilliland Coleman Kimberly Adama and McCambridge Silvan, plus births such as Olds, Gaugh, and McKinley at Deaconess hospital. Deaths include Emma Kleeaing and Elizabeth Russell with causes. several building permits issued for residences and churches, detailing addresses and costs across multiple blocks.
Citizens of Elnora near Washington received anonymous threats after an incendiary fire. Town Marshal Matthewson, indicted for assault with intent to kill, got a letter demanding county service within five days. Police hired detectives to uncover the authors as fear spread among property owners.
Fire Chief Conta received a $5 check from Indian agolia Rubber company for the firemen pension fund on a Wednesday morning. A letter with congratulations for the department's service at a recent plant fire accompanied the donation.
Alelae E Bray of Paris, author and editor of the Debates, has been appointed consul to New York by authorities in Buripps-Atrae Preseans. The announcement comes from May 1, noting Bray’s credentials and new posting.
The death of May Mitchell, daughter of John Mitchell, president of the mine workers, occurred after illness lasting about two weeks. John Mitchell delayed a Pennsylvania trip to care for her. a telegram notified of her passing on Wednesday evening. Mine workers official Wilson plans to attend funeral. editor Samuel Sexton of the Minors' Journal may also be present. Another Mitchell child is mentioned as recently born.
The first excursion of the season in Decatur will be run by the Hodnysters on Sunday. The train will travel to Decatur at 7 AM and depart from Decatur at 2 PM. The trip is described as delightful and many persons are expected to take advantage of it.
Wheat prices eased on May futures amid mixed buying and selling. Traders watched chart levels, with May and July contracts wavering as overnight activity and market cues influenced milling demand and supply expectations.
In May evening recollections recount the fatal yard accident when Andy, a night switchman, died after derailment and a failed rescue attempt. A veteran tells how storms, darkness, and a rushing train doomed him and left his mourning daughter, wife, and colleagues haunted by memories.
Press dispatch notes that delegates who attended the railway congress in Washington last week reached Cincinnati on an empty train Wednesday evening. The party traveled by special car and planned homeward journeys after the insturnationst event.
Nan Patterson signed a vaudeville contract tied to the Hurtle Beamon circuit in Philadelphia, with May Wirta noting Patterson won here Tuesday and aligned the deal to a pres in vaudeville on the circuit.
A dispatch from Constantinople dated May 17 reports a new expedition has been sent to quell disturbances in the Arab world. A military force is believed to be capable of handling the rebellious natives as the campaign progresses.
In New York light business and St Paul reports depict a fractured trading day as Amalgamated and Northern Pacific names feature. Stocks wavered after early gains while bonds and government issues moved, with fears tied to China German seizures influencing sentiment.
Wednesday markets show no change across produce flats and vegetables with steady prices expected. Eggs fall slightly next week, butter prices steady despite cool weather, and creamery butter remains in demand. vegetables in good demand but pricier than a year ago. Grain bids listed for wheat and corn, with multiple grade notes and prices, while livestock and hogs show varied bids and steady demand for prime beef and pork.
A garbled 1920s style listing mentions creameries poultry markets and live poultry items. Names appear distorted with scattered figures and dates, noting trading activity and product categories without clear events or outcomes.
Market summary shows hogs at 30.80 with gains of about five cents, cattle mixed with top steers around 8.4 while most classes soften since last week. Sheep quiet, lambs steady, it closes with weaker prices for general feeders and common stockers amid uneven demand.
Live stock auction notes from East Buffalo NY May 1 show bids on cows hogs sheep and lambs. Receipts include heavy hogs and mixed cattle with prices around 5.9 to 7.1 dollars per hundredweight for various classes and weeks. Bulls veers and stockers listed with fluctuating demand and higher bids for prime stock amid a fair to good market.
The steamer Chuvet Mart en route to Newehwans struck a mine near the Miao Islands in the Gulf of PechHi on May 1. The vessel was beached on Riliottsland.
Cincinnati report says painter Henry Weinheimer, 49, faces failure to provide charges after arrest prompted by wife Bertha Weinheimer. She testified he has six wives across New York, the Philippines, Michigan and other states, including a wife in Brookville Indiana. She says one wife lives in New Bremen, another in Michigan, and another in Cincinnati. She alleges he deserted her last summer and was living at Bremen, and officer Zimmelman was told to bring him to headquarters. The accused denied nothing and showed remorse.
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