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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1905

Page

2

Ghastly dismemberment case at Third Avenue boarding house

An unknown man was fatally harmed and dismembered early Thursday in a Third Avenue boarding house. Arms and legs were stuffed into a suitcase, the torso in a closet, a head missing, and a head found later on a dirt pile nearby. One man, Fred Bauer, was arrested and denies involvement as authorities investigate the gruesome crime.

Bcripps-Crae Press Association New York Third-ave Slaughter House Bauer Shorty Te Urcovery Ave. Honse Galvin

Weather Forecast and Local Jewelry Ad Blends

The notice offers a fair and warmer forecast for Thursday night and Friday. It mixes weather with jewelry ads including gold buys, a Waltham movement watch, diamonds, and promotions from J. P. Mullally and Stegemeir Bros. It mentions reserved seating and other retail lines from Stegemeir and Minow.

Waltham Movement J. P. Mullally Vince

Football deaths and injuries mounting in five years

The New York Herald reports that in the last five years 43 persons were killed in football games and hundreds were injured. Injuries include ten leg breaks, collarbone fractures, and skull injuries, highlighting rising danger in the sport.

Scripps-M'Rae Press Association New York The New York Herald

Giants Lead In Ninth Inning Championship Game

The third game of the championship series between the Giants and Athletics ended with New York ahead 7 to 6 at the end of the eighth inning. The report notes key players and the tense late-innings battle as the Giants cling to the lead in Philadelphia. Rockefeller departs Cleveland for New York with his party, including a sleeper-diner Pullman, continuing his fall farewell.

Scripps-Mnoae Press Association Philadelphia Giants Athletics Benne New York Philadelphua Rockefeller Scripps-M'Rae Press Cleveland John PD Rockefeller and Family Johny D. Rockefeller Ite

Bulgarian village near Monastir attacked by Greek band

Reports from Emitzany near Monastir say Greeks attacked the village, many inhabitants killed, houses burned, and several children perished in the flames. London dispatch notes reduced garrison at Botmeh amid three-way alliance tensions, with Turman parvison pledged for eastern frontier protection.

Scripps-Aurae Press Association London Exchange Pelegraph Company Lahore India Japan Botmeh Theria Eantern

Lane May Get Place on Interstate Commerce Board

Washington Oct 12 The president will likely appoint Franklin Lane Democrat of California to succeed Jobs W. Foster on the Interstate Commerce Commission The White House aims to have Pacific coast representation on the board

Lane Scheiphs-Bar Press Association Washington Franklin Lane California Demecrat Joven W. Fiter Interstate Commerce Commission Pacific Court Commission

Pittsburg Live Stock Report From Pittsburg Stock Market

Pittsburg reports cattle supply steady with prices around 4.40 for steers and hogs at 5.40 to 7.90 for lambs and sheep, with heavy receipts noted. Motor vehicles in France listed at 37,107 and dogs at 305,15. the passage notes an absurd ratio of vehicles to dogs and a curious calculation, implying broad economic chatter.

Pittsburg Pritta Tnt France

Judge Baker Not Alarmed In Political Funds Case

Circuit Judge Francis P. Baker sits in Chicago as part of the federal court of appeals while a government funds bidding charge is examined. He would not forecast outcomes and urged withholding judgment. Reports allege Baker managed campaign finances via postal firm fronts in Indiana. The Justice Department weighs impeachment as the only possible remedy if culpability is found.

Scripps RAE Press Association Chicago Francis P. Baker Seventh Judicial Trent Elgit Service Commission Federal Court of Appeals Baker Hanajea Cinehen Ind Ren Service Commission Waehington

John Paul Dies After Sudden Illness at Home

John Paul, aged about 16, died suddenly at his home on Thursday. The direct cause is not known though he had been in poor health recently. He had been at City Central and was discharged from an institution last February. Deputy Coroner J. W. Petterson will hold a post mortem.

John Pail Thorsday Pomr Kralin Wentral JW Reterteany

Hard games and ball showcases dominate weekend slate

Local prep action features Manual Training High facing Alexandria High at Whelington Park with coach Darke introducing new formations for a tough test. Shortritize meets Renarelarr on Saturday, while Bloomer Girls star Mick Made Neuigon headlines a 2 PM Brighton Beach Park exhibition in Indianapolis. Also, Garvin eyes governor bid at Democratic state convention in Providence as Miss Cornelia M Dow, prominent WCTU figure, dies in Portland.

Reokyall Alexandria High School Hlenmington Whelington Park Coarh Darke Alexandria Shortritize Renarelarr Mick Neuigon America Indianapolis Brighton Beach Park Rome América

Judge Whallon Jails Six Gamblers at Lorraine Hotel Pool

Six men were arrested at the Lorraine hotel for dice gambling in a pool room on the hotel's basement level. Keeper Randall and others faced charges. William Beck, the hotel proprietor, was also arrested. After testimonies, sentences included fines and ten days in jail for most, with some sentences remitted or pending appeal.

Ithe Tolich Lorraine Hotel Capitomave Washington ST Haring Trstimony Thomas E. Whaltan Chester Sulidin Martie Hylaca Welock Bay Eveugh Hyland Bleyclemen Unrenauer Kitzmilien Askins Mall Wen Ote Randall Lee Stephens Arthur Beck Joseph Dusang Louis Shultz Charles Rossock William Beck Kroger Palle Holmes Otte Randals Anderson Animes Randall Dusang Stephens Dee Hughes Mmne Young Josepha Bentlay Joxenhsaid Paps Torraine Rodge Whallon Josephs Ag Hin Wiliam Beck Costa Rossack Bhuitz

Lewis Held Pending Trial Amid Weakness

Alanay Lewis, indicted for murdering his former wife, is too weak to stand trial and may be carried to court by deputies. Judge Fremont Alford said he would not risk exposure, delaying proceedings for several days. The criminal court has three murder trials ahead including Vaanis Constanthis and Henry Christ, with Christ’s case likely to proceed next aided by police efforts.

Alanay Lewis Tirat Henry Christ Howard Cory Christ Lewis

McKernan seeks guardian for alcoholic mother

McKernan, a young businessman, testified he borrowed $500 from his mother Ella McKernan and now seeks court appointment of a guardian to manage her property due to addiction. He described repeated drink relapses, incidents at the Occidental hotel and other locations, and efforts to secure treatment, with a plan to repay the loan.

Tames ST. McKernan Ella McKernan McKeenan McKernan

Supt Kruger Holds Morning Conference With Mayor

Supt of Volke Christian Kruger met with Mayor John Wontzman Pharidas to discuss the student revocation issue. Kruger appeared flushed and returned to study, while saloons were to stay closed until Monday.

Volke Christian Kruger John Wonttzman Moltzman Kruger

Husband seeks divorce after wife’s late nights and infidelity

Charles R. Elfiott files for divorce alleging Mawte Elfiott stayed out late and consorted with other men. Ola Wellacher testifies she cannot cope with her husband John J. Wellacher’s drinking and infidelity. The report notes the couple’s return to her maiden name Ola Foreman.

Charles R. Elfiott Mawte Alvorce Ola Wellacher John J. Wellacher Sha Ante Eport Ola Foreman

Donahue Granted License to Run Saloon on 76 BH Washington

Col EM Ritter urged the county commissioners to reconsider granting Martin Donahue a saloon license at 76 BH Washington St. Ritter led a remonstrance but failed to prove serious charges. The commission granted the license after which Ritter learned Donahue had been arrested last July and fined for violating Nicholson law.

Holmes for Mayor in Owensboro Prohibition Ticket

OwensboroKy October 2 Holmes a well known citizen will run for mayor on the Prohibition ticket. The announcement comes from the local Prohibition Association seeking a reform minded candidate to lead the city.

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Noted New York lawyer Matthews commits suicide at home

Ort age 12 arm itage Matthews a well known lawyer and politician, died by jumping from the second floor of his West Central Park home. He was in a bathrobe, shortly after 1 pm, and his body was taken to the police. Matthews, once an alderman and secretary of the Republican county committee, had been indicted in a bank related case connected to the Weisel estate and the Rothschild trust. His aunt Milas Elizabeth Matthews, an invalid, faces shock anticipated to prove fatal.

Scripps-M'Rae Press Association New York Armitage Matthews Central Park West Matthews Milas Elizabeth Matthews Nisa Matthews Asabe Alcott Republican County Federal Bank Weisel David Rothschild Rothschild Wooten

Sleuth-Kershner Arrest Stirs Local Police Case

Clarence Th. Kershner was arrested Thursday after posing as an officer during a June offense. Police say he claimed intoxication and misidentified a stranger as a detective before a robbery attempt near his horse. He returned to the city with his parents at 321 Ouvérave MISS. Rynn not located. Nelie disappearance continues as search teams probe Virginis Ave home.

Clarence Th. Kershner Amaldon Plobe Kershner Tim St. Louis Kerscner Wes Miss Rynn Anna Tiyon Poltes Rontinuime Nelie Virginis-ave Veery

Taft to Speak in Ohio Campaign

Secretary Taft announced he would make at least one campaign speech in Ohio. The statement came as part of a broader report from Washington dated October 12, noting Taft’s planned appearances likely around Akron.

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