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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1905
Page
9
An advocate described a train wreck scene where an engineer was trapped under a heavy engine as flames engulfed him. She called for humane death to end suffering, proposing anesthetics and opiates be available to responders, a stance debated amid calls for railroad company responsibility and medical access.
Amusements pages describe The Sisters Kengler at the Grand with a strong comedy bent, Park hosts Ner Welding Day, and Empire features California Girls Extravaganza Company. New acts include Hengler systems, Towell the magician, and a 25-woman orchestra at Park. The Derry Farm and Het Wedding Day headline Park shows, with The California Girls and the Amazon march noted for elaborate costuming. The Grand stage promises varied vaudeville and a Friday matinee for women.
The president’s son at Chicago Rock Island Pacific will start next month in southwest service with a surveying crew. He, a Yale graduate, will work at the bottom and avoid any positions controlled by his father. He stresses earning his way and learning the railroad business from the ground up.
The column lists Mrs. W F Miller and Mrs F R Pearson returning home from Indianapolis, numerous visits with friends in Indianapolis and Lafayette, engagements and weddings including Miss Etta Marer to Richard Oppel, and a large wedding at CentraIare M E church for Miss Lele Thomas and Dr Frank Foxworth, with details on attendants, ceremony, and reception. The piece notes club meetings, luncheons, and guests visiting from towns like Marion, Elwood, and Terre Haute.
Former Speaker Henderson is reported in critical condition in his hotel apartment. He suffers from pneumonia and has been confined to bed for three weeks. Intimate friends say he is improving slowly and remains under medical care in Dubuque.
A series of weddings occurred Wednesday at the Dinwhele Moore residence with Mifs Pearl Moore wedding to 19 Harry Dean Winewilge of Fort Worth and other ceremonies at the bride’s parents’ homes. Attendants, musicians, and guests from Portland Cleveland Frankfort and Chicago attended the events, with receptions following and travels planned to New York and Delaware.
A jagged entry records a fine or penalty involving several individuals and places in May and June. The names appear misspelled or garbled, with references to measurement or time fragments and possible authorities or jurisdictions. The readable parts suggest an official action, but full details are unclear.
An identified woman, aged years old, was rushed to the county jail after an alleged attempt to attack a prisoner on Wednesday morning in Bloomington. Police reported the mob was dispersed by officers and the suspect examined at the jail, with the incident described as an attempted assault tied to the prisoner’s defense.
A four year old boy named Little Joe in St. Vincent's Hospital Charms staff with cheer and courage. After successful surgery by Dr. John Oliver his limbs are now straight and he is expected to be discharged soon. The hospital hopes to find him a permanent home as his bright disposition inspires both patients and nurses.
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