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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1905

Page

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Burglars Drugged and Robbed Families in Meridian Street

Police investigate two burglaries where suspects drugged members of William L. Baker’s family at 1906 Meridian Street and entered George W. Stown’s home on Wooa rutt Place. Loot included $15, a camona and opal set, a gold watch and ring. jewelry left behind in the Baker residence. Mendenhall home at 1715 3 Unnalise was entered through a side window yielding $4 and two gold-filled watches. Detectives Hales and Splann pursue leads. both incidents may involve the same perpetrator based on timing and method.

William L. Baker Meridian St George W. Stown Wooarutt Place Baker Sirs Baker Hales Splann

Obscene Postal Cards Targeted by Indianapolis Mail Office

The Indianapolis post office notes a flood of obscene postal cards entering the city. The mails supervisor says many come from other states and pass through to Washington. Some cards are printed for a Tweat brewery and deemed unfit for the public.

Indianapolis Post Tires Washington Searcs

Holtzman not to be asked to take stand

Huy La Porte, financial secretary of the Barber's union, said a union committee would not press Mayor John W. Holtzman for a stand on Sunday barber shop closings. The union fears political retaliation if Holtzman testifies. The Board of Safety ordered police to enforce Sunday closing, but the mayor will not be asked to comment. The union continues prosecutions for Sunday shaving. several barber cases were adjourned or moved, with more hearings planned next week.

Huy la Porte Barber's Union John W. Holtzman Sunda Hojtzman Holtzman Board of Safety Uyoh Charles Morgan Unin Hmoltantan Barbers Union Anthony Frank Jame Jackson Charles McGinty Paul Gall Justice Strewman Cumberland Separds Tuo Sheppard Ie Smock dJastict Stet

Fragmentary report mentions a fatal incident and healthcare response

A garbled item notes a person died and a dispensary and a wholesale location in Maryland or Pennsylvania. It references a Friday event, an ambulance or medical response, and a person named Darden or Janee surpenn. The text is unclear but indicates a deadly incident and subsequent medical or police actions.

Behrider Maryland Pertheyliania

Thomas’ Body Found in Missing Man Case

Special to the Sun reports the body of Willan Thomas was found north of the c set after a period of disappearance beginning in mid February. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death and identifying the cause. Authorities have not released further details.

Thomas Richmond Tad Sen Willan Thomas Yoann Inet

Taggart and Honeymoon Revelations in Army Dispute

A dramatic wartime letter from Taggart accuses army officers and alleges a mistress while detailing marital strain. Mrs Taggart testifies about a Pullman woman linked to Taggart and describes visits to Port Leavenworth. The court transcript includes multiple letters from Mrs Taggart and descriptions of personal tensions and public scandal.

Seven Men Die In Tube Works Burst

In Meeesport Pennsylvania on Friday a fly wheel in the National Tube Works exploded killing seven workers and injuring ten others. The dead include John Massing and John Regal both listed as heaters Antonio Welsh and three foreign workers plus a water boy. Investigators assess cause and safety protocols at the plant following the accident.

Meeesport Tube Works Scripps.atrae Press Meeesport National Tube Works Ohn Massing John Regal Antonio Welsh

Arrest of Caroline Lester for alleged assault on Cara Mutton

Caroline Lester was arrested Friday by authorities over an alleged assault on Cara Mutton. The filing accuses Lester of battery and causing severe cuts to Mutton's body, a claim linked to domestic tensions involving Lester's spouse. Proceedings and charges detail the nature of the incident and the victim's injuries.

Caroline Lester Bieselemen Shing Athet

Harty at His Office in Mt Ottieny Improvises Career Shift

In a brief dispatch, Ted N Hert agar works from his Mt Ottieny office as colleagues note his rapid adjustments after a busy period. The report highlights his focus on health matters and new administrative tasks.

Harty Tedn Hert Agar Mt Ottieny Rapid

Armistice Proclamation Drafted By Envoys In Portsmouth

A provisional armistice proclamation was drawn up at a Portsmouth hotel and signed without a formal navy yard meeting. Russian and Japanese envoys clashed over timing, with Japan insisting on a formal treaty first, while Moscow preferred immediate effect. Messages to Tokyo were delayed by cables, delaying official communication of the truce.

Ecripps-M'Rre Press Association Portsmouth N. H Navy Yard Lingvitch Linevitch Cyami Japan Tokio Tokig St Petersburg Marshal Ogun Manila United States Spain Wilson Groettin Porto Rico Texa New Uried Gy

Captain Winner Controversy Over Riverside Sluiceways

Park board deadlocks over opening sluiceways at Riverside near Riversige Park. Central Bridge Co secured contract and sought permission from Park Board president Hi ram Brown to open the sluiceways. Edgington threatened lawsuit as contention rose at Friday meeting with Brown voting yes Merritt and Coffin no.

County Rémimasfoners Embchss Willy Deidge Tns! Central Bridge Company Hiram Brown Park Board Capt Edgington Riverside Boata Brown Merritt Coffin Pidge Company

Market Prices Highlight Varied Fruit and Vegetables

Market notes show peaches and quinces at 34 cents per peck, cranberries at 50 cents per peck, and oranges at 50 cents per peck. Siberian crabs and tomatoes are mentioned with midrange prices, and there is ample Japanese fresh peaches new from the south.

Machine Axe Being Wielded In Party Primary Fares

Voters show little interest in the Democratic primary as the party lines contest the nomination. The campaign centers on James T. Monaghan and other ward contenders with the party executive committee selecting substitutes. Names listed include Buttman, Summ, Thetneon, and several ward candidates across the city.

Caugeimanie Eau Vennon Pramaries James T Monarirs Voontiiman Batonie Sen Sullivan Tay Ax Niger Andrew Heoo Walt Ck Tor Keards Floltgmen Mtn Spm Charles W. Buttman John Ho Talme Hisnrn Michael Shea Teyth John Donovan W. Ballard Jacob Tilkenn Fay Wright Paul Fenner

Fever Raging In Honduras Spreads To Louisiana

Spanish Honduras suffers the worst yellow fever outbreak, with San Pedro and Puerto Cortez hit hard and dozens dead. The plague crosses into Louisiana sugar estates, with six deaths and four new cases reported in New Orleans as fear grows.

New Orleans Homora Vieima Spanish Honduras Louisiana Milo Brady State Board of Health Heuma Echriver Terre Bonne Parish Tere Shaffer Plantation J. M. Ebtert Bayoune Boeuf Assumption St Mary

Attorneys Clash In Justice Court

Rufus Rich charged with assault and battery with intent to kill attorney William Rooker in a neighbor farm dispute near Milleraville. Rooker testified Rich threw a rock and brandished a club after curses and threats, firing three times when Rich fled. Rich claims no words preceded the shooting. Justice Smock deferred ruling, with appeals likely, amid fears of further violence and property damage implications.

Rufus Rich Smock William ¥ Rooker Rooker Rich Rookers Farm Millerseille Amay Indianapelis Amiert Ana Iskior Benenter Johnson John S. Duncan Vents Spain Rien Duncan Spann Yan Xan Fimi Benedict Askotius Spaan Merose Fenen Rich Tad Booker Ed Dougherty Justice Smock Nilleraville Forimany

Four Wives Claim Against Charles Tuller In Police Office

Detectives confront Charles Tuller about alleged multiple marriages. Two women, Minnie McGath and Jane Reed, claim to be his wives. Reed denies being married. Tuller admits Reed is his wife but denies other marriages amid a series of theft charges and grand jury actions. Roy Horne faces bribery-like theft charges. bound over to the grand jury on a $30 bond, while William Smith, 14, is sent to the juvenile court.

Charles Tuller Kinney Tuller Jane Reed Helmont Ate Tyler Minnie McGath Meath Reed Roy Horne Tayler Grand Joty Tre William Smith Ith Horne Bama

Kissel Fails to Appear in Court on Policy Charge

William Kissel was arrested and charged with operating a policy game. He did not appear in police court Thursday afternoon. his attorney appeared Friday and the case was continued to September 6. Kissel says he called Capt Kinney to surrender after reading news reports. Kinney denies this, noting Kissel was not sought until Thursday afternoon when officers brought him in.

William Kissel Kissel Kinney Paltes i Capt Kinney Save the Department

Pastor Thrown From Horse During Friday Ride

Father Bcheldler reported a loss of horse and buggy from SS. Mary’s Catholic church when Pastor Benewer was thrown Friday afternoon on W Washington street. He was unhurt as frightened horse bolted toward Maassachusetts Avenue where it later collided with a telegraph pole, and both horse and buggy were recovered.

Rauner Benewer SS. Mary's Catholic Church Washington-st Woree Bcheldler Maassachusetta Ave

Manama Canal commission opens session amid Roosevelt order

Washington reports the Manama Canal commission began its sites while Chairman Shor presented President Roosevelt's executive order concerning the body. In New Orleans there is chaos as yellow fever reports rise and many die. In Albuquerque deputies seize power, while court actions threaten successors. A war-time match in Sea Girt ends with uncertainty, and a Chattanooga incident sees a man attack his wife with an ax. In Lorain a man burns a house, shoots at a woman, and a rescue follows on the Lake Shore electric line.

Washington Gey Orera N. J National Life Teads Lan Vards New York Chattanooga Tenn TF Robieson Sheck Lorain Peter Pats George Heckler Mary Hoeckter Tric Road Avon Beach Bern

Twenty-third Winner Boynton Moore Triumph Shown in Subscriptions Drive

The twenty third winner is Boynton Moore of the Moore family living at 169 Driera. He earned a Mescle by securing subscribers as part of a drive. His father served as a background staffer for 30 years.

Boynton Moore Boyntes Moore John F Lula Moore Driera

Show of Babes Special to The Sun Asbury Park Parade

At Asbury Park on Friday a grand baby parade drew 3,000 spectators. Queen Titania presided as infants in doll coaches and baby carriages flashed costumes from college colors to burlesque outfits. First prizes went to Henry Brian of Somerset and Edith Wel enstein of Brooklyn among others.

Asbury Park Bables Colege Henry Brian Somerset Edith B. Welenstein Brooklin Catherine Asay Patrina Terehman Hrooklyn Helen Brinkerhodd Brooklyn Nellie Mf

Weather Forecast Effect on Horse Feed Disturbance

A weather focused brief notes how changing conditions affect horse feeding routines. It mentions to adjust hay and grain portions in response to temperature, humidity, and wind. Observers warn riders to monitor appetite and hydration, especially for older horses and during sudden weather shifts.

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