22 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1905
Page
1
A water main break on EZ. Ohio reduced pressure for several minutes causing fear of fire in the retail business section. Fire crews responded to control the situation as residents evacuated nearby storefronts and monitored for hazards. No injuries reported at this time.
Flames raced from basement to top floor of the Badger Furniture store at 18 20 B Washington St causing a two alarm fire. Firefighters fought for hours with limited water pressure. ten streams and a large nozzle finally controlled the blaze. The seven story stone building and adjacent properties suffered heavy damage with total losses estimated near 75 000 to 100 000 plus. No serious injuries reported among fire crews despite dangerous conditions and falling debris.
Fire alarm and dense smoke from an elevator shaft caused panic among about 16 workers on the seventh floor. The girls and men fled down stairs while some women hesitated. Fire officials and Mr Badger directed efforts to save offices and documents as flames spread to the upper floors. The incident prompted a cautious evacuation with no confirmed injuries.
A water main broke near the Badger Forniiere company at 6 Stora, causing pavement upheaval and flooding. Water reached Ohlo and adjacent blocks, delaying the interurban line and forcing detours as crews worked to shut off the pressure and repair the damaged street. Residents reported gravel and debris across the road and basement seepage from the flood.
The interior hall of the Columbia National Bank suffered severe water damage with money bags in large baskets watched by police and a tank officer. Nearby vaults were sealed and other banks evacuated, though Fotcher's bank remained busy until the incident. Water entered the basement of adjacent stores, with minor damage reported.
Mrs Mary Regera facing possible execution was told by attorney E B Filton that only a US Supreme Court decision next week could save her from hanging. The report notes she heard the news with indifference as Sheriff Kinlery and deputy discuss erecting the gallows following a late Tuesday conference.
A Hendricks County woman describes five years of harsh farm life, unpaid work, exposure, and neglect by Oscar B. Grover. She alleges abandonment after moving to her parents in Indiana and cites accompanying relationships, poverty, and care of three children amid alleged drunkenness and abuse.
In Pasago, on a Thursday night just after 4 o clock, a burglar killed a young woman by shooting her in the heart. Witnesses describe the suspect as a white man about six feet tall. no further description available. The killer fled through the kitchen to a window, escaping unseen.
A traveling man, Whinton of Springfield, vanished after contacting advertisers along the Big Four railroad last Thursday. He had gone to Ohio for job ads and telephoned several employers, but all trace of him is lost. Wulstan’s accounts were stolen.
Lawyers Gao and Noel appeared in superior court on Tuesday for contempt of court and were fined by Judge Carter. They returned Wednesday morning to apologize and pledged peace, revealing they are brothers in a local church.
Police chief Kriger urged enforcement on N Delaware to curb vehicles racing within machines citing safety concerns. Maj. Tusylor wrote the board complaining that automobiles revved too quickly near Mt Delaware, endangering the area.
The puzzled phrase asks what the temperature is if it is twice as cold as two degrees above zero. Interpreting twice as cold as a baseline is ambiguous in thermodynamics, and common readings yield inconsistent results.
In Paterson New Jersey on Tuesday night a revival gathered 600 social outcasts in a saloon. Mr and Mrs William Asher organized the meeting. The evangelists inspired men to renounce vice and follow a better life as they sang Nearer My God to Thee. A revival continued at Hoagars Locomotive works.
In New York City on November 20 a pet poodle named Louisette is reported to suffer a tumor. The article mentions owners Herman Delmetre and Louisette’s brother, with references to medical care, hospital ward preparations, and distant travel around the world with an individual named Me Ue wind. Details are fragmented and inconsistent.
From Cincinnati comes word that the inaugural ball planned to introduce Gov elect Pattigoy’s family to the social scene in the state capital will be a non dancing reception. Music will flowery and elegant women will be present but no dancing or punch laced with “Patti an” spirit. secretary Gemmer is ill and executive clerk Flanagan covers duties in his absence.
Grant Felton and Frank Balin were suspended for three days without pay by the Board of Public Safety on a charge of neglect of duty. Felton was reportedly asleep at the wheel of a streetcar in Bluefield, and Balin was with him. Also noted, Walter Purdue of Bluefield was killed when struck by a warming post near a tunnel.
Walifax Nova Scotia November reports a violent gale that hammered the coast last week. A steamship struck mud ledges near Cape Bluff and foundered near Mud Island with heavy loss of life. Kilkeel’s captain says a large schooner went down near Beaver Harbor with no clear survivor count.
Scripps News dispatch reports the back to nature preacher Hieling, once seen roaming the country in bare feet and thin robes, died at 70 years old after years of fasting and preaching a nature living philosophy. He traveled on foot, wore no underclothes, and carried pamphlets promoting his ideas before being committed to a lunatic asylum and later released to Peoria.
New York Nov 22 Gara Tarbell vice-president of Equitable Life Assurance admitted that officers widely practiced taking commissions on their own lives. He testified that he carried life policies on his wife and received commissions of substantial amounts. The testimony described a general pattern of self dealing within the industry.
A call for a special session is issued by the Madison Press Association to address tangled national unity issues. The note contends that Verane plans to rally support to unite the Republic in backing Irving Le Len and contemplates actions to remove the seated United States senator and keep control of the governorship chair.
Durham Ontario Delaware mutilates a bridge crewman on River ave bridge construction over the White River when falsework was removed. Timbers toppled, fracturing an arm. physician unsure of full injuries. He was rescued and rushed to care, with concurrent misreporting of recovery.
Albany Nov 2 The House of Mirth, run by A C Fields at 118 Madison Ave, in the Mutual Life Insurance building, is up for sale after a costly winter. A for sale sign sits on the mansion and the wine from weeks ago will be disposed of.
Special to The Sun reports Maj Jenkins a Civil War veteran and his alleged wife arrested on bigamy charges after his prior marriage to Nancy J. Jenkins of Indianapolis. The case cites prior divorce papers from East St Louis and claims of fraud and perjury as Nancy tracked him through multiple states before his 1860s marriages in Vandaux and Quines.
Anna Ty Powers sues Camp Packing Co for 10000 alleging negligence caused a nail protruding from a building to injure her at the plant. She claims she stepped on the object after slipping and seeks damages. The suit asserts the company failed to maintain a safe working environment.
Fred W. Yorger sues Indianapolis and Eastern Balcony Company seeking 5000 damages claiming a trolley car scare frightened his horse causing the animal to bolt, crash his buggy, and pull him into wreckage.
Forecasters warn of fall like temperatures and stationary layers tonight into Thursday. Expect damp, humid air with misty conditions and light drizzle across areas, with slightly cooler highs and chilly nights through the week.
The Ecripps Maret presb association reports the theft of samples valued at about 4000 dollars from a jewelry house in New York. Police seek the expressman who received the check for delivery the night of the theft. Julius C. Aschelm is in charge of the case. A hotel visit is noted by Aschelm. Also listed is fishing tackle and sportaman gear.
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