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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1905
Page
8
James Maroney, 33, of Newport Kentucky, died after being crushed while boarding a cut of cars at the Delatvary crossing of the Union tracks. He was taken to St. Vine Cent's hospital where he succumbed to injuries.
Cincinnati October special notes Lavinia Shannon leading actress of the Farepaugh stock company wears about 70 dresses yearly. She donates gowns to New York Professional Women's League, where they are auctioned to benefit charity. Proceeds support actresses, while gowns are remodeled or salvaged for stock productions in other cities.
The Grand presents George Felix in a vivid overgrown youth act and the Barry sisters, Lydia and Emily, bring song and dance. Park features Shadows on the Hearth with Arthur C. Aiston’s cast, while Indiana showcases May Hosmer and her famed theatrical dog Doogan. Empire offers Colonial Belles burlesque with Rose Carlin and others performing That Musical Man.
Personal and social news recounts visits and travels of Mrs. Warren Saylor and son Charles in Lafayette, Mrs. J. J. Sehomover, Miss Mary Robinson, Miss Alice Hopwood, Mrs. Walter Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Greer, and others. Guests include Admiral and Mrs. Hrown, Miss Floreyer Rogers, and Grace Lillian Duvall. Events feature president's day observance, Current Topics meeting, a 12th wedding anniversary shout, and two weddings with local residents and relatives in attendance.
Chicago Oct five George T Nichol son passenger traffic manager for the Santa Fe was elected third vice president and took charge of passenger and freight traffic for the system. The duties were formerly held by Paul Morton ex secretary of the navy and now president of the Equitable Life. Morton was named second vice president.
American Beauty roses graced house decorations for a wedding. The Mendelssohn wedding march opened the ceremony with a harpist and the music shifted to Promise Me during the vows. Out-of-town guests included Mrs Sarah Love, Mr and Mrs Henry Clay Baird, and Mims Bess Baird of South Bend, Vine Venner and Philadelphia guests. The Bairds planned home at 1 Cottage Grove Avenue South Bend after January 1. Also noted were weddings of Louise Lilly and Genner Irving Reeves at a North Meridian Street country home with harpist Louise Bekellechmidt and bridesmaids from Louisville. Clara Ludorff and Leo Schuman of Louisville wed at St John’s rectory with celebration at Ludorff’s sister’s home, and guests from Louisville attended.
Washington diary reports Senator Thomas C. Platt and Governor Odell contending for influence in New York politics as President Roosevelt faces delicate appointment decisions. The struggle signals potential strain over patronage and policy in the state.
Chester Donaldson VA consul at Managua arrives in San Francisco aboard the San Juan after a clash with President Zelyea over the Albers brothers and tobacco law jailings. He heads to Washington to deliver a lengthy report on Central American affairs to the state department.
An interview asserts that Americans were most unjustly treated and urges the United States to adopt vigorous measures regarding Nicaragua, signaling strong stance on regional tensions and policy response.
Homer King and John Parent faced Police Judge Thomas E. Whallon after the Beveridge Paper Co robbery. King received $1 fine and 20 days in jail for larceny while Parent got $1 fine and 6 days for receiving stolen goods. Both admitted a long-running scheme to steal from the company and were granted leniency due to wives, with King recently married and Parent’s wife an invalid.
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