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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1905
Page
1
A contested ballot box chaos erupts when Commissioner refuses to receive the boxes per Justice Gaynor order. Police must keep streets blocked and traffic diverted while awaiting counsel’s decision. Multiple blocks affected as the scene unfolds with officials and bystanders watching closely.
Reports from Kronstadt claim a mutiny among marine artillerymen with officers killed. In New York, thousands gathered at 42nd Street Bureaus to guard ballot boxes from Tuesday's election. Hearst alleges fraud and calls for a recount. officials debate custody of the ballots amid police guarding routes and storage plans.
Jefferson City Missouri authorities suspend New York Life Insurance Company’s certificate to write life insurance in the state. Governor Vandiver cites a legislative investigation finding possible misappropriation of large sums and improper management. The suspension remains in effect as state agencies maintain enforcement, with Inspector Hamilton Couke’s office coordinating.
Bloomington Indiana November 9 James Fender a 9½ year old worker at the Johnson Stone Company was instantly killed at the quarry this morning. A stone wagon was overturned by a car at the scene injuring two others. Fender leaves three children.
Fragmented OCR lists prizes for science and industry, hairline notes on prizes, then local ads. Mentions practical royal prizes, auto fees, hexihy and porenity, centers of population, climate adapting dwellings, motor boats, a best exhibit of machinery, plus vendors like Monnett's Randoints, Fresh Fish, Virginis-ave, pianos, oats, coal and stoves.
Evidence from a Metropolitan Life Insurance inquiry reveals total expenses of 19,874,752 for 194. Documented payments include executive compensation since 1870s with the president’s pay rising from 415,000 to 100,000 and the first vice president receiving 7,000 annually.
August Merritt Blue, 64, of 114K North at, was found at City hospital after a 10 day disappearance. Family feared suicide as he suffered epilepsy and gave name J. Hive, refusing details. Police later linked Hive to the missing man and he admitted his true name was August Merritt Dive.
Albert Zearing resigns as clerk of the Board of Public Works. Former clerk William BR Williams will assume the role on November 12. Zearing to remain briefly employed in the office. Change follows Williams resigning before the election to aid the Democratic city committee.
Nelson Davidson, a country youth, led a Sunday reform effort after witnessing liquor sales at 1415 Perkins Ave. Jacob Schulmeyer was fined for selling liquor on Sunday in police court. A separate gambling device charge against Patraiman Stoddard was dismissed after a search of the saloon found nothing. Davidson testified he saw fighting inside and bought a drink to test bottle sales. The court noted Schulmeyer had allowed open sale on Sunday, while a bystander friend testified with difficulty.
Milton M. Detch of Goldfield发送 a check to the Covenant Congregational Church to fund a church bell. He is brother to George C. Neteh of Deteh Wheel and to the church’s center, as the church reports its membership rising to 168 with a new branch in the Lore part of the city.
William Mogerty, defeated for city clerk by James McNulty, signals possible legal action over the 3 vote plurality and alleges grounds to challenge. Meanwhile in court, cases of Jacob Cashman and Mary Beckman arise over a wives trade, ending with one verdict for profanity against Cashman and Beckman.
The State Board of Registration Examinations of Nurses, formed by a Feb 21 1951 law, convenes in room 8 at the statehouse for a two day session. It lists members Miss Mesa Tye of Indianapolis Miss Edna Humphry of Crawfordsville Miss Isabella Gerhard of Lafayette Mina Linzie Cox of Elizabethtown and Dr Lea Sammons of Indianapolis. The board will review credentials for professionals who may practice without examination with about 100 nurses in the state and perhaps 7 eligible without exam.
Mayor John W. Holtaman, after losing re election, called a special city council session for Thursday night to transfer 2000 dollars from the sprinkling fund in the street sweeping budget. He says the department is out of money and needs the funds to complete the year.
Rose Hopper, living at 35 Weet street, attempted suicide Wednesday night by taking chloroform and then eating match heads after a quarrel with her husband. A physician saved her life and she is expected to recover.
Eighteen men charged with violating the election law were brought to police court Thursday morning and all cases dismissed due to the failure of the election sheriff to appear in court. An advertisement urges cleaning by the French process at French Steam Dye Works, Indiana’s leading cleaners and dyers.
Rufus Woods a prisoner in charge of Sheriff J W Haggard escaped from a Monon train between 35 and 40 mph just south of Broad Ripple Thursday morning and is at large. He is a New York pickpocket serving two to 14 years for grand larceny. Officers are pursuing in the surrounding country.
State health secretary Dr J N Hurty warns pneumonia will claim about 230 lives in the state by month end. He cites flu and poor living conditions, urges temperate living, fresh air, ventilation, and ample water. He notes more men than women contract the disease and criticizes crowded cars and poorly kept sleeping rooms.
Forecast calls for fair skies with little or no change in temperature. No significant wind or precipitation expected, providing mild and calm conditions through the period.
Ot dolled wordy ad notes low priced up to date watches from 910.00 and up. J P Mollarty Diamonds and Jewelry at 3 Monument Place offers etched designs and stylish models for buyers seeking modern timepieces and jewelry options.
When Charles A. Bookwalter takes the mayoral office he will appoint a large number of city workers beyond the heads of boards and departments. He will likely fill the city attorney post from several lawyers mentioned, and appoint board members, clerks, and senior city officers with salaries ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 dollars per year, with significant influence over the police, hospitals, and parks administrations.
Harmon and Hall have completed a full line of heating stoves offering tight prices. The firm operates from I-19 W. Washington and markets a range of stoves for home heating needs.
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