26 May 1905
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1905
Page
1
Baltimore's latest news reports a deadly streetcar crash leaving 1 dead and 47 injured. Other items note First National Bank in Barberton closing, a spreading Chicago Teamsters strike needing 2,000 more police, and Baron Rothschild's death in Paris.
In February 281 Martin Mecher a traveling salesman from Cleveland left his home and a deed was placed on record in Johnson County. His body was found months later in a lumber yard near Cleveland. Mecher had purchased real estate near Greenwald Iron, Landers, and Margaret Heck War tar fe gard. a deed was filed after his disappearance. The heirs sue Margaret and Laura Teck in Federal Court seeking title clarification, alleging the Heck family tried to claim the property as theirs. Judge Albert Hondersen presided in a related matter with a Ritaeer in a separate trial.
Scripps news report from New York May 26 describes the Merchants Trust Company failure involving Miss Helen M Gould and her brother Frank, who allegedly invested in Virginia Passenger and Power securities. George E Fisher is accused of taking 2 million. charges seek a receivership for the Richmond company.
A reform candidate, Allan Ro Parker, spoke at a public meeting outlining a plan to reform the government. The talk covered how lawyers drafted key documents and the role of the party in national service, with emphasis on unity and restraint amid wartime and peacetime concerns.
A dramatic courtroom scene centered on Karl Miller a boy described as the most accomplished thief Judge Stubbs has seen. Miller confessed to burglary and revolver theft at the World's Art Store on E Washington Ave and was sent to reform school after the judge praised his intelligence yet condemned his moral depravity. Community figures and local businesses were noted in the surrounding newspaper ad text.
Officials face a legal battle as the Board of Works demands immediate repair of canal bridges and the water company disclaims responsibility for damages. The feud centers on recent legislative provisions and orders directing Moorings Street and nearby abutments and piers to be repaired in Washington and New York markets.
In a puzzling local incident Captain Kinney and Detectives Lancaster and Lawes investigate a motor car collision described with unclear words. They search nearby villages for clues and note a possible connection to a person named Howey James Whe and others, as fragments of the scene emerge.
In a heated clash for city precinct control, Stainaker and Bookwalter backers claim a majority as campaigns surge through doubtful wards. Secret lists, election sights, and party men mobilize as leaders predict outcomes and vow to secure key committee positions before certification.
Reports from the steamer Mt Tours and the Carpathia place the German Yacht Tramburg as the easternmost. Capt Dow of the Carpathia arrived at quarantine and relayed latitude 4.4 and longitude on May. Atelegrams from the Bt Leute bound for Mer and SAC indicate continued Atlantic traffic amid race chatter.
Indianapolis reports detail a deaf man found in a Cleveland lumber yard and questions about his missing property. A Labor thief case involves Laboy thief linked to reform school and a water company repair order. Two Lafayette fans attend local church event. George Hitecives announces candidacy on a cheap wax platform. A fire at Ports Foundry in West Washington Forest causes about 3500 dollars in losses. Lucky Steve of Wega collapses in Indiana with police and ambulances responding.
May 26 begins with police demands and patrols increasing as Teamsters strike spreads. Officials vow intensified enforcement and yard security while Governor Ketseran faces pressure amid labor tensions. Contempt charges loom over court actions as authorities navigate the dispute.
A local association of dealers postponed the road race after a memorial observance announcement. The meeting voted to support Memorial Day activities with special railroad decorations. One fare round trip offered on lines from Lake Urite to Western and New York Central with May 3 to 8 tickets available.
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