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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1905
Page
3
Iait Manday night, by George Shipman, aged 62, of 228 Columbia, and James Kelley, 65, of 221 Columbia, died Sunday evening. Police seek Shipman, who fled. A warrant for assault and battery exists. possible murder charges after Shipman allegedly attacked Kelley following a dispute at their home.
A list of 25 department employees approved in Washington shows promotions effective July 1. Salaries range from 51 to 800 with one at 800. nine earn 51 to 50. Reads like a formal roster of promoted staff and their new pay classes. The item names recipients and notes committees and appointments.
A broad government reform will shutter the current office in a phased timetable. Officials indicate a general exodus of staff from the capitol as operations shift to new arrangements.
Detectives Holtz and Bray investigate a Saturday morning blaze at Rachel Curry's residence, 75 North Alabama Street. Curry's illness hinders questioning and police see no sign of entry from the outside while neighbors suspect incendiary origins.
Washington May 3 Admiral Dewey said the Russian defeat likely stems from Japan's warning and preparedness. He credited Japanese torpedo boats and Togo's training for victory, noting Russian defenses and port strategies influenced the outcome amid Russia versus Japan.
Governor Hanly will deliver the Memorial Day address in Paw Paw. In Miami County, Decoration Day meetings there are the largest in the state and draw attendees from neighboring counties.
Free man Gemmer, secretary to the governor, has returned home to Williamsport to upend Decoration Day, signaling a shift in local observance as reported in Williamsport.
Peculiar to itself and effective, Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to purify blood, act as alterative and tonic, and provide radical cures for humors and eruptions. It pledges to relieve weakness and build up the system while offering health and strength at low cost.
The U S Supreme Court sustains writ of error for Cincinnati broker Ballman charged with contempt of court for refusing to answer grand jury questions on a ball shortage and to produce books, preserving his right against self incrimination.
The coroner hears witnesses after Chester Price, 18, died from a frontal brain hemorrhage following a sparring match at the Apollo Athletic club. Raymond Metcalf testified he struck only Price’s arm, and officials say the bout was impromptu and not provoked by foul play. Authorities pledge not to interfere unless fights turn brutal or prize rules apply.
The Russian and Japanese naval clash left Russians stunned by defeat. Emperors and officials gathered in secrecy to study charts and await updates as news spread from Washington to Bombay about the battle’s outcome and possible strategic implications.
Stock market advances in New York mixed with London gains as Japanese bonds rise and American rails edge up. Major movers include Northern Pacific Amalgamated and Union Pacific while Metropolitan rails lag. Cattle and hog markets in Chicago and Pittsburgh show receipts and price ranges amid ongoing trading activity.
James Moriarty a Democratic from the Eleventh ward publicly blasted the Holtzman Administration at a Board of Works meeting He demanded civil treatment and an expert response after a steept improvement paper was rejected by the board His outburst left him red faced and abruptly leaving the room amid stunned silence as Democrats from the South Side seek renomination for councilman.
Edgward Gould, a worker at S S Mechkan nt, suffered severe hand injuries when a machine pinched his fingers. The accident occurred Sunday morning while at work, and he was rushed to City Hospital for treatment of crushed hand injuries.
The ValRey HTUEMNIE Here coMANy and others face the Lumaon Conaorian ted Store Service company of Newark N J in a federal suit over alleged patent infringement. The complaint was filed Monday morning seeking relief for illegal use of the patent and related damages or repayment.
A new map and guide, featuring a roan yumerer auto mone ant dicyele, opens in the northwest PAPI OL Indt fv. It includes an index to point the best routes between major towns. The Sun's For Bute column offers ten words free.
Wheat futures fell as longs pressed the market in Chicago with May at 10110 and July around SOQAS TE QY amid weather dampening demand. Corn rose on poor weather and tight receipts while livestock prices mixed with cattle and hogs showing varied trends across Indianapolis and New York reports.
Indianapolis meat catalog lists Reli able brand hams and bacon with prices per pound and per barrel, including English and Indiana cured hams, boiled hams, lard, pickled pork, sausage, and various fresh pork cuts. Items covered include shoulder cures, dried beef hams, kidney-rendered lard, and smoked bologna with assorted price points.
Fragmentary market items show poultry hens steady at 10.50, roasters and turkeys paused. Butter prices weaken with creamery sales noted, while imported cheese and dairy items appear in scattered listings.
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