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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1905

Page

3

Revolver Held Against Driver in Looming Fatality Incident

A chaotic car chase in St Louis ends with Witfish Vanauken restrained by two detectives after drawing a revolver on the driver. Vanauken attempted suicide in custody, suffering minor injuries. Separate items report new child labor law enforcement in Wilkes-Barre and a series of obituaries and police actions in Chicago and Barboursville.

Cripps RAE Press Association BT. Louis Witfish J. Vanauken St. Louis Motutoy

M Curdy Recalled In Committee Hearing On Dividends

Proceedings show a tense committee session probing Mutual Life Company dividends and investment returns. Questions center on salary considerations and the propriety of adjusting benefits for diminishing returns, with contested lines about witness use and inmost thoughts.

Wilderness Edo Iphias McCurdy Hughes Mes

Bold Burglary On Massachusetts Ave Shocks City

A bold burglary occurred at Lyons Candy Company on Massachusetts Ave where merchandise valued at about 44 dollars was stolen and the desk register broken. Police note frequent prowling on Massachusetts Ave with recent similar incidents and a man fled via a side window after the resident alarm. No items recovered.

Lyons Candy Company Massachusets Hey Massachisettsave Thrip D. AL Philiom Alvardest

Gowdy Back From Paris Ex Consul General Arrives in Washington

Special to The Sun Washington Oct Gowdy of Rushville recently retired as consul general at Paris arrives in Washington with Mrs Gowdy and daughter Fanny and many packages. He dismisses any governor or state chair ambitions and notes no doubt about the Titanic remains of Admiral John Jones. Gowdy plans to return to Rushville with a big reception planned in Titanville on Oct 24 and a farewell trip Friday back home.

the Sun Washington John Ki. Gowdy Rushville Bid Paris America

Special Train To Rushville For Gowdy Homecoming

A special train will depart Indianapolis Terminal station on Saturday for Rushville to escort Capt. Jonny K. Gowdy home. Prominent local friends and supporters organize the trip to greet Gowdy on arrival before the train carries him to his residence. Local officials and well known men plan to participate in the reception.

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Woman seeks divorce after alleged abuse and abandonment

Eva Swaynie claims her husband Chron fire, named Swaynie, attacked her and she was threatened with harm. Bersie Hancork says her husband Lesli left her in 1K6 after a brief cohabitation. She petitions the court for a divorce and protection from further injury.

Eva Swaynie Swaytin Civarey Swaynie Bersie Hancork Itr Lesli

ROW OVER BOOKS AND PPS MRAE PRESE ANSOCIATION IN ST LOUIS

In St Louis on December 17 the case over stock books and control of the Waters-Pierce company continued. Commissioner Anthony Hanley ordered production of stock books last June, challenging the Waters-Pierce dominance. Lawyers for both sides prepared arguments as hearings proceed.

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Keene v Calmm Contagious Disease Expense Standoff

Victor Keene argues the city bears and can recoup costs for contagious disease containment. He cites legal right to recover expenses from the ratepayers if the city fights an outbreak, noting prior expenditures and ongoing sanitary work.

Victor Keene Cay Sanitarion Roene Hax

Legal conference on railroad law held at Whitehouse

Attorneys for several railroads and the deltaion group met at the Whitehouse on Monday for a protracted discussion on Cardinal surlefactory commandment of the law. The conference aimed to determine the proper time and manner to meet the existing legal requirements and to exchange views on the interpreting statutes.

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Judge Jais en Liquozone Test Offer

An advertisement extols Liquozone as a universal remedy and tonic. It promises a free first bottle to prove its power in disease and wellness, explains production origins, urges readers to try it at no risk, and states the company will pay the druggist for the full size if purchased after the sample.

U.N Linno Ener Qeem Witacks

City records of births deaths and marriages amid街 messy 1920s entries

A dense OCR fragment lists numerous life events and civic notices including births births and marriages, with many names and addresses such as Albert and Norane Rice 116 Ave and John and Mamie Varnum Ave. It also records building permits, notices of marriages, and various dwelling and business entries across streets and wards, reflecting a day’s city record miscellany. The legibility is poor with garbled phrases and misplaced punctuation but preserves names like Levi Ferguson Walter Fornas Alma Remley Catherine Abily Albert White and Mary Thomas among others, alongside permit details and property addresses.

Charles Viora Sovers Mart Bertha Williamson Birt John Mamie Varnum Birt Levi Anta Ferguson W. Nervist Boy Walter Joha Fornas N. Bevilloarg Gir James Chrystal Kreglio Sia the Nots Hirt Dames Jean Downey W. Heart Indiani Gilly Binder Max Une AMSAN Binh Ularmen Karle Maier Agi Jara Bay

Market opens higher amid cautious New York trading

The stock market opened quietly with modest gains as high priced issues advanced. Amalgamated Copper and United States Steel led the rally while government bonds stayed unchanged. Heavy dealings in steel common shares showed broad strength across several names.

New York Gel Londen Tgures Sata Amalgamated Copper

Chinese girl trafficking horror exposes interior sale practice

Fragments describe Chinese buyers treating young women as chattel, selling or keeping them for forced labor and sexual exploitation. The text condemns the practice and notes potential U.S. involvement, including officials and activists seeking liberty for the victims.

Revival Services At Covenant Church

Revival at Covenant Church features Rev Crone preaching and Laura Schumm singing. event details imply evening service with planned prayers and music to engage attendees.

Covenant Church Rev Crone Ant Mee Laura Schumm Pian

Memorial of Albert Gull Ends a Long Local Life

An obituary memorial recounts Albert Gull, storied store owner and longtime Democrat, whose life bridged Indiana and Washington Street commerce. Born to De Alois Gull, he built a retail business with partner Charles Itwell, led as state official, and earned high Masonry honors including the Thirty third degree. His legacy reflects honesty, courage, and communal generosity as a Merchant Association note honors his memory.

Tad Albert Gull Bat Bourne de Alois Gill Abirola Thornugls Rowledee Gert Asull Page Pudin Deaiers Delateers Javal Rragis Youredia Parinershin Tar Albert Gall Fiter Charles Itwel Gad Washington Guill Ancihet York Poeta Conaner Thas the Merchants Association

Cure a Cold in One Day Panic Ad Shout

An old advertisement touts a quick cure for a cold using laxative and quinine with bold claims. The copy is garbled but centers on a patent remedy promoted by E W Groves or a similar planature.

Drugkisis E.W. Groves Planature

Wheat and corn prices and market notes in Chicago spillover

The report lists December and May wheat and corn prices with up and down moves at City Grain. It notes receipts and mixed grain types, including white and yellow corn and No. 2 white and mixed soy, with prices around 440 for December wheat and 330 for December corn, plus various market references and farm commodity figures from Chicago.

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St Louis Live Stock Market Report

Receipts at St Louis totaled about 7 300 head. Cattle prices eased with beef steers and stockers showing lower values. Cows and heifers sold generally firm to lower. lambs brought 20 to 25 dollars while hogs and pigs varied, with best heavy lots showing strength.

St. Louis Louis Got Heceip Bindun Orlinies Bucks Vvaee

Indian hog and cattle market report from Indianapolis

The Indianapolis hog market showed active trading with prices around 4 to 5.15 per cwt while the top bid approached 4.320. Cattle were dull with more half fat stock and steady prices, fed by limited demand. sheep and lambs were strong, prime stock higher, with other grades soft. New York produce quotes for pork, lard, sugars and dairy products were listed alongside various meat cuts and poultry prices.

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Nellie Ryan Laid Beside Her Mother In Cambridge

Nellie Ryan was found in the White River near Kentucky Avenue Ridge and sent to Cambridge Massachusetts for burial. Her sister Anna Renn accompanied the body as relatives gathered from a Maine town. The two sisters, long dressmakers in the city, faced the distress of a missing person case and the burial followed, with the coroner’s notice and family resolve.

Nellie Ryan White River Kentucky Ave Cambridge Mass Anna Renn Maine Nellie Renn Anna Ahr Virgin Stave Avna Ryan Ryu Sisters Soeo

Window Displays Adorn Local Stores For Halloween

Imnisiness houses in the city show festive Halloween windows featuring carved pumpkins in all sizes from tiny to large, plus party favors, canapés, banners, and streamers. Charles Mayer & Co and other shops highlight home goods, school colors, and elegant dress displays to attract passers-by.

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