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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1905
Page
2
The city campaign opens with Bookwalter and Holtzman speeches. Bookwalter's tirade against opponents and calls for reform energize supporters, while Holtzman faces criticism over department handling. Willaim Fogarty emerges as strongest Democratic hopeful for city clerk, with other nominees considered weaker.
In Villa Grove on October 2 two workers on a switch engine were fatally injured when the engine collided with a car, cutting off both legs of Ruankin Bheleo and tallin Libarer as fellow crew fled after the attack. A separate Chicago dispatch reports Mrs Clara M Buckley murdered Mrs Clara McClusky over jealousy tied to a relationship with Albert Turman.
A group led by Vice-President Charles W. Fairbanks and judges pledged support for the Republican city ticket at a Friday gathering at Harris’s home. The statement urged Republicans to direct city affairs and touted industry prosperity under Republican policy, urging unified, decisive support to elect the Republican ticket.
At 1 30 Saturday morning a fire gutted the National Dry Kiln plant at 1118 Be Maryland street. Loss is estimated in the thousands with damage worsened by high winds. The blaze began in the boiler room near a overheated ladder and spread through the long wooden structure. Fireman Hubert was lightly injured as Hose Company No 1 reported difficulties due to falling timbers and fumes.
Judge Carter rules that the petitions of all gresin board members and of Matthew J. Camden and William L. Led are proper and that they may have their names printed on the ballots for school commissioner. Amelia Bucher Julius Laas Justice Ketter and others were invalid due to unclear terms. An appeal will be taken to a higher court.
Imperial granaries burned just before rice distillation. flames seen at dawn. Officials report incendiary origin with likely involvement of malicious actors. investigation underway.
The Indiana Automobile Association held a Monday night event in Deniven with a formal dinner. Five Hutchets attended and William Fortune acted as toastmaster. Smith delivered the principal talk on Auto Tires. A discussion on early headquarters followed, and a committee including FM Habitit, Frank Su Jey, Carl Fisher, Gustav Reyers, and J. M. Wainwright was formed to pursue a club proposal.
Twenty people were poisoned after eating milton soap at the Oyster Bay hotel dining Friday. Proprietor Mert C. Wallet and guest George Falrohibis are seriously ill and may die. others show improvement. Bailiff William C. Phipps reports Mrs Mary Phipps has died in Los Angeles, linking to Lon Phipps, her brother, and noting residence shifts from Indianapolis to California over eight years.
The sale of the Shalbyville Republican was announced Saturday. John J. Wingate, veteran editor, retires to local columns. Lyon will take charge Monday. Wingate has long been a leading Indiana newspaper man and former editor.
In Philadelphia a boy Louis Dobek, aged about 12, was found dead after being locked inside a freight car in which he and companions climbed for grain. Police say the lad died from exhaustion while trying to escape. a detective allegedly threatened a witness to silence. Revival services announced at Covenant Congregational Church with local singers.
Veteran recalls long digestive troubles from Civil War rations and credits Grape-Nuts breakfast with reducing internal discomfort. He emphasizes better stomach tone and energy, noting no medicines used since adopting the cereal daily and as a meal supplement. Endorsed by Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan. Read The Road to Wellville.
A Buffalo physician endorses Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a health aid for stomach gas and clearer complexion. The item cites cost, claims better breath, purer blood, and warns against misused charcoal while detailing a city council dispute over street cleaning funding and Garrard's management.
Stereoptican lecture titled The Boxes Revolution in China will be given Sunday evening under the auspices of the Business Men's Bible Class of the First Presbyterian Church. By Charles A. Kile who paused during the Boxer troubles and secured his own pictures. He will present them plainly with explanations of conditions that existed then. Special organ recital begins at 1 p.m.
A blaze broke out in a four story building at 9 West Madison Street early Saturday, filling the basement grocery with smoke. Residents including D W Dusehane’s family on the third floor and George W Beck’s family on the second floor were carried to safety by firefighters, with Mrs Leroy and others also helped out as the firemen contained the flames. Property damage described as small.
An antique advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething children. Claims ease for gums and pain and banishes wind colic with a twenty cent bottle. Describes the product as a universal remedy for young ones.
A new folder provides concise information on industrial openings along the Chicago and North-Western Haltway with details on factory buildings and desirable sites ready for immediate use. It highlights numerous extensions of North-Western Lines, offering value to manufacturers, touchers, and retail dealers seeking new locations and access to key routes.
Noblesville bloodhounds traced burglars who robbed RW Emmith's store of 6 dollars in Falkland Indiana. Scent led to Brandywine Creek where trackers lost the trail. Police in Shelbyville suspect two men and may place them under arrest.
Daily through Sept 1 to Oct 31 passengers can reach San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle and Tacoma with very low fares from all points via the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line. Low rates also to Helena Butte Spokane Ogden and Salt Lake City with guided Pullman tours to San Diego Los Angeles and Portland. Double berth sleeping cars 7.02 and various route choices offered. War particulars addressed to a general agent in Cincinnati Ohio.
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