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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1905
Page
3
A wagon and a streetcar collided at Larraberr and Blackhawk streets injuring five firemen. Capt James Cordonean, Edward Herrick, William Martin, Charles Bryan, L. M. Shaw suffered multiple injuries. all may die. Horses died. no streetcar passengers were hurt.
Scripps-Atate Press reports Mayor Moores stationed officers at the council chamber to prevent absences and secure a quorum for the gas ordinance. Personal clashes nearly occurred as Moores and Connellan O Brien argued before another member intervened. the ordinance passed and Moores quickly signed it.
Special to the San Jefferson City dispatch reports Gov Folk pardoned Tory Croye of Kansas City for fraudulent registration. A young wife petitioned Gov Folk with her baby and husband’s employers letters proving character. The mother cried, kissed the governor, and won clemency.
Special to the Sun from Evansville Indiana reports a coal mine corridor crash near Newburg. An engine roared toward a girl named Stella Peters aged 3 on the track. Engineer George Burk jumped onto the cowcatcher and dragged the girl clear, narrowly saving her life.
A nursing mother reports that tea and coffee worsened her health and her baby's nourishment. After trying cocoa and milks, she switched to Postum Coffee and saw immediate improvements in appetite, spirits, and weight gain for her baby. She endorses Postum as superior to regular coffee for nursing mothers.
At a tense Walasa stock and bond holders meeting Joseph Ramsey faced Gould in a fierce showdown. Gould secured a decisive victory, blocking Ramsey from a board position and signaling a likely court fight to follow.
Patrick McGarry senior partner at McGarry and Saux died after being found Monday evening with a skull fracture. He supported prosecuting Cronin murderers and had angered many associates of the convicted men. Mayor Tunne and Chief Collins pushed to uncover leads after McGarry was assaulted. no arrests reported.
Wash. Oct. 12. General Manager Grant of the Seattle street railway rejects nocturnal pleasure seekers’ demands for later hours. He tells them to go home to wives and families or walk, saying he will not become particeps criminis to any naughty doings.
M Weeks of Sapulpa reports a castor bean plant from the Zanzivar seed that towers 17 feet high and 17 feet across the branches with a 15 inch circumference. The plant represents this year’s growth from the seed in the garden.
Indianapolis water company officials and Holtzman appointees have grown unusually cordial. Public Health Board's Keene notes water may remain impure without daily chemico- bacteriological tests, amid limited city lab capacity and sparse daily monitoring. Private talks between city leaders and water officials are frequent, with no clear public statement on Holtzman’s reelection or formal agreement.
Suffering readers urged to try Pyramid Pile Cure sent free in return mail. Claim rapid relief from piles with an easy suppository, no doctor exams, and affordable ongoing supplies. Sender asserts past sufferers found instant relief and promises full-size packs via Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall, Michigan.
Dr. William Teicher of this city argued cigarettes are harmless, comparing them to tea or coffee as he spoke at the German House during the Mississippi Valley Medical Society gathering. The convention was hosted by the Indianapolis Medical Society with a reception at Grimari House. adjournment planned for Thursday after officers are elected.
At a Farnell hall meeting the Big Four freight handlers were urged to resume work before snow. P Shea, president of the International Brotherhood of Woamaters, and P Livesery of the International Freight Handlers and Warehouseteers union urged a staged return on the seasonable offer. The strategy aims to adjust current strikes now and seek a broader deal later.
Coroner to investigate death of Benjamin Coleman night switchtender at W Washington crossing of the Bo and E tracts for 16 years. Coleman of 113 Mintvale was killed after being struck by a C H and D freight engine. First witness Joseph Dodge, the day watchman, testified he warned Coleman before Dodge threw the switch north of Washington street. The train diverted onto the 7 and B track and many cars passed over Coleman. No reason is offered for Coleman returing to throw the switch after Dodge's action.
Mexico City officials raid the Regenerator newspaper offices in Chantineave. Three editors are detained as authorities allege plotting a revolution and the murder of President Wind. Governor denounces real motive as aiding the rebels. Concurrently in Britain, Japan plans to fund arsenals in Nagasaki and Suginobo with 500000 dollars, placing them under military experts.
Andre Rovet vet, a second cousin of President Roosevelt, will marry Miss Adelaide F. Lange on Thursday evening at Dr OD. J. Molinger residence. Judge Theodore Brentana will perform the ceremony. The couple, both residents of St. Louis, will reside there after the wedding.
An advertiser claims Miles Nervine cures brain disorders from convulsions to epilepsy. A family recounts a son’s recovery after years of severe fits following brain fever and hospital care, praising the product and offering to answer questions. The ad lists Miles Medical Co. and Ellchart Indiana as sources and promises refunds if it fails.
Heb Oct 2 A broken rail near Swanington halted a Big Four passenger train about 10 o'clock Thursday morning. Aaron Miler of Leldnon was walking the track when he spotted the flaw and warned the cars before the train derailed further. About Mb persons were aboard the locomotive. The train continued to Indiana after the warning and no serious injuries were reported.
Miss Ella Ensily announced the marriage of her sister Annie McKinley widow of Abner McKinley to Capt J B Aten of Tampa Florida. The wedding occurred in Baltimore on Monday with Allen noted for commanding the Mascot steamship between Tampa and Havana. Mrs McKinley has spent winters in Tampa and is mother to Mabel McKinley.
The president will confer with the cabinet Friday on questions shaping a proposed industrial exposition in Seattle next summer. Senators Pyle and Ankensy advocate the project as a continuation of this year’s Lewis and Clark fair, aiming to boost civic progress and regional display.
Scripps-McRae Press Association reports talks with American bankers continue for a loan of 5,000,000 roubles. The item outlines financial maneuvers as authorities seek a large funding while medical ads promote Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills. Also notes Indiana Marble and Granite Works and Hoosier Fish Co with contact details. Old Norse lullabies and Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething are advertised.
Advertises $35.00 fares from Chicago to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle and Tacoma via the Chicago Union Racine & Northwestern Line with dates Sept 18 to Oct 3. Highlights low rates to Helens Butte Spokane Ogden and Belt Lake City. Mentions Pullman tourist sleeping cars no change with double berths and notes N M Breeze as general agent in Cincinnati Ohio for particulars.
New Chicago to Los Angeles service via Union Pacific and North Western routes along Salt Lake Route, cutting travel time. Colonist fares on sale daily from Chicago starting Sept 15, with low rates from other points. Double berth touring sleeping car $7.09. Inquiries to ticket agents or A Hutchison, Mpr., 212 Clark, Chicago.
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