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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1905
Page
3
Voters are aroused as a legal challenge to place new candidates on the school commissioners ballots looms. The present board, led by Supt Kendall, faces possible reelection without opposition if the suit succeeds, fueling calls for reform and criticism of current governance.
Grace Ray sues Charles Gettering and helpers Charles Polster and Frank J. Weber for $20 damages alleging Gettering drove John B. Ray from the Downey Street saloon on July 16 1904 after he became drunk and unconscious. Ray allegedly lay on streetcar tracks where a passing car severed his leg. Ray had earned 5 to 20 dollars weekly as an insurance solicitor and cannot support his family.
A comparative statement from Oct 15 196 to Oct 1 145 outlines finances for the city clerk office over two years with prior years as reference. It cites totals of money collected and payments to police and school funds, noting net increases and daily balancing and prompt settlements. The record praises W M Pogayty's administration for orderly filing and recordkeeping.
A Sioux City couple and a son’s wife die in a double tragedy as a man shoots his son’s wife and himself in a hotel. He then drives to the police station and commits suicide. Details indicate prior family suspicions of an improper relationship. The case remains under investigation.
Scripps M R A E press dispatch from Litchfield Illinois describes late night movement by St Louis and Northwestern Interurban workers who quietly centered Litchfield and laid crossing guards on Burlington and Minute Central tracks. Watchmen were bared as rails were laid and tensions rise over future efforts to cross other lines.
Cleveland Oct 16 The Indemnity Savings and Loan company made an assignment naming H. R. Sarnorum. No statement of acts or liabilities was given but bond set at 100,000. A cut by Attorney General Ellis against the institution charged violation of charter rights.
Special to The Sun Atlanta Roswell suburb of Atlanta hosts President Roosevelt as he visits the Bulloch homestead linked to his mother Martha Bulloch The town on the Chattahoochee river famous for cotton mills sent out crowds when Mrs Roosevelt left in December 1850s
Mrs. James L. Oliver of 413 Walden St seeks divorce from a local Methodist preacher. She recalls six years of on again off again marriage, his frequent moves, and leaving her with no funds after taking in his mother. She admits complicity in supporting a worthless husband when other women did so.
Grace Chapintor, an actress, attempted to take her three year old son William from his grandparents Mr and Mrs George Chephi in this city. The case set for 2 o’clock Monday before Justice Stout, but she may not be in the city. Chapin had left her husband and child three years ago to seek stage life in Cincinnati. She had asked to take the boy for a day or two, was granted, then said she would try to Chicago. Steps were taken to secure the child, she was released on her own recognizance. Chapin had filed for divorce from Elis Chapin in Chicago.
In Chicago and East Buffalo reports dated October 16, grain futures show lower wheat and corn, with December delivery noted. Live stock features include higher markets in Pittsburg with strong hogs and lighter beef, plus steady sheep and mixed cattle receipts in Chicago and Buffalo regions.
Cornelia C. Mitchell files for divorce from Otto Mitchell after ten years of marriage alleging cruelty and threats. She recounts physical abuse including striking, pinning in rooms, spitting, and throwing objects at her and their children, with severe injury to their son during a confrontation.
City records list births including Peyton and Molly Jalwisen aged 1 and 6 14 and 21 placements. Notable entries show deaths such as Eva A Chae Mary Tomlinson and Albert Gall with ages and locations across New Jersey and Washington. Marriages are recorded including George W Wabitl and Emon M Baker and Ephraim A Watts and Lilie F Sneota. Building permits include American National Bank excavation and retaining wall and other local projects with costs.
Envoy Baron Komura reached Torio from Vancouver on Monday and was received only by government officials as streets remained heavily guarded. He was escorted to the imperial palace where the Treaty of Tangible terms was reported to have taken effect and military terms were read in the field.
Special to the Sun from Oskaloosa reports five teenie men killed Sunday when a double-header freight traveling about 20 miles per hour collided with a car on the Iowa Central track at Seaton. The dead are engineer George A. Castal, engineer Harry Summers, fireman Harry Barr, foreman J. H. Briley, and brakeman P. J. Morgan.
The article explains that if Miss Alice Roosevelt wishes to keep jewels and gifts given by rulers during her Orient tour she must obtain a special act of Congress to import them duty free. Without such authorization the items would be taxed, potentially at high rates, or donated to a national institution. The piece cites a precedent from Gen. Sherman and the Khedive of Egypt, whose gifts to his daughter were allowed tax free by congressional action.
Bloomington Ind Oct 16 A cave in at the new student building cell struck Monday morning, dropping six workmen to the floor. Roy Chandler was fatally injured and four others are seriously injured. The injured are Hans Vandeman George Brown John Sherer Edward Beck and Andrew Eckemad.
Market activity shows mixed gains and losses across stocks and commodities. Prices for Amalgamated copper and Wabash stock fluctuated as traders weighed small supply and outside operator signals amid a broad range of farm produce prices including vegetables and fruit.
The Aikman family reunion will be held Tuesday at Germania Park. Members from all parts of the United States are expected to attend this national gathering.
King Edward visited the city and laid the cornerstone for a new central post office at the theater of the old Christ's Hospital school. The report, credited to the Press Association, notes the milestone occurring on a Monday in October.
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