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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1905

Page

2

Wolsiffer to file charges against Straub at council meeting

Indianapolis councilman John Wolsiffer says impea chment charges will be filed against Frank Straub Jr member of the Board of Safety at the next city council meeting. He claims Straub helped defeat his renomination and vows action with 17 members backing impeachment.

Frank Straub, JR Board OF Safety LD Wille Agra of Safety John Wolsiffer Thirteenth Straub Council Palmer and Buckner Jim Keach Wolsiffer Council Committee On Eppert Linus Moriarity Midaviia Nia

City Council Hears 190% Levy and 1.611 Million Budget

The city council Wednesday night received ordinances fixing the tax levy for 190 percent and appropriating 1,611,597.3 for next year’s city government expenses, then referred them to the finance committee. No other ordinances were introduced due to the failed special meeting call, and some smaller appropriations were not considered. An item for 33,000 for contagious disease and 700 for weed cutting was among the unacted requests. One current-expense appropriation covered a printing bill contracted by former city clerk Charles X. Elliott, which Controller Dunn swore he could not recommend but deemed correct.

Health Department Jacob P. Dunnn Charles X. Elliott Dunn

Policeman Tiehan Dies After Stroke at 30

Garrett J. Tiehan, 30, longtime Indianapolis police officer since 1887 and last seven years a special policeman at Indiana National Bank, died Wednesday afternoon after a stroke. A widow survives him. funeral details by police detail to follow.

Tieran Garrett J. Tiehan Indkingpolis Poliesforre Indiana National Bank

Nervous disorders linked to poor posture says expert

The article discusses how women suffer nervous distress from bad sitting habits. It notes shoulders uneven, slouching, and sitting with chest forward as harmful, urging better posture to prevent health issues.

Rheumatism cured by Dr Miles Nervine claim

An advertisement-like testimonial asserts rheumatism is a nervous disease affecting kidneys and joints and credits Dr Miles Nervine with cures. It quotes a Racine Wisconsin resident noting relief after first doses and long-term use, and claims money-back guarantee via Miles Medical Co faintly.

Miles Miler Nervine Thor. Lang N. Chatham Racine Wis Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind

Loop the Loop Boy 19 Injured in Roof Descent Attempt

Wilbert Hunt aged 19 attempted a dangerous stunt called loop the loop from a shed roof using a bicycle and ladder. He collided with a telegraph pole and suffered chest cuts, thigh bruising, and finger injuries. He was taken home to 215 Kenwood Lane and treated by a physician. Hunt is the son of Riley Hunt, a traveling salesman.

Wilbert Hunt Pollce-Sergt Edward Paulwell Kenwoodave Hunt Frank Talbott Young Hunt Tiunt Ibis Kenwoollaye Riley Hunt

Resignation Demanded in United Spanish War Veterans

It is reported that Col Russello Harrison faced a demand to resign as ad jutant-general by Capt William E English commander in chief The Milwaukee convention opened Thursday with expectations of airing the dispute Harrison refused to surrender the organization’s papers and may depart before the convention The cause remains unclear but alleged insubordination is cited against Harrison by English

Russello Harrison United Spanish War Veterans William E. English Milwaukee Col. Harrison Capt Enghah

Fraud Alleged In Primary Election Veto Investigation

Johnn Priday, defeated Democratic candidate, claims fraud aided James Lilly’s nomination defeat and asks Democratic primary election commissioners to investigate the veto. Administrators aim to remove Lilly from the ticket as they pursue inquiry.

Johnn. Priday Democratc James Lilly

Campagna Leads Rivera Band At Fair Bank

Campagna the new Fle vela band director, nicknamed Creatore No. 2, directs with vigorous style at Fair Bank. He and Creatore share similar training and stage presence, having both studied at Filery's Hallan bend and later led bands. Audiences praise his interpretation and aim to bring Indianapolis a new artful pop music experience. Campagna previously led the Rivera band at Ravena park Chicago when Rivera was ill.

Campagna Flevela Fair Bank Creatore No Filery Hallan Bend Creatora Atore Rivera Indianapolis Ravena Park Chicago Campagne

Tragedy at Scripps Fair Wheel In St Paul

At the Minnesota state fair a Ferris wheel accident hurled A Leventhal and his wife from the top. The woman died and the man was unconscious with injuries. They traveled from Hau Claire to attend the fair where the wheel was in operation and 50 000 people were present. The wheel twisted at its peak then unfolded the fall causing panic but no other injuries were reported.

Scripps Surre Prees Association ST. Paul Minn Scekers A. Leventhal Hau Claire

City News: Accidents and Local Events Amid Marion Association

A 13 year old on Baltimore avenue suffered a dislocated right wrist and a severe left wrist fracture after a tree incident on Wednesday afternoon. The First District Physio Medical Association picnic in Marion drew many Indianapolis physicians including Baker Woodard Hareld and Haggard. Leland Niehaus, son of City Fireman Niehaus Windsorst, was shot in the forehead by a playmate with an air gun. A dance event and Grand Army post gatherings are planned. Robert Sexton was found near Julienta hospital in serious condition after a fall. Plans for a Pleasant Run bath house were announced. Executors of Ira Woolley’s estate reach a damage agreement with Trymapatis Traction and Terminal. Various civic events and church fund efforts are noted.

Marion Indianapolis J.J. Baker W. D. Woodard Ala Hareld Dr. Haggard A. N. Harold W. Redford Marta and Hercin Leland Niehaus Niehaus Windsorst Mate

OUST THE DEMON A Tussle With Coffee

A California reader and spouse describe nervous headaches and spinal pains from coffee. After switching to Postum Coffee, they report relief, steadier nerves, vanished headaches, relaxed neck muscles, and no desire to return to old coffee. Postum Co claims no drug ingredients and cites health benefits for children.

Alma Poastum Co Battle Creek Mich Postum

Russian Fleet Budget Honored in St Petersburg

Reports from St Petersburg on September 7 indicate 16 000 roubles have been reserved for constructing a new Russian fleet. The municipality plans to offer M Witte city freedom upon his return for his successful negotiation of the peace treaty at Poitistoot, with the czar approving the plan.

Rcripps-M'Rae Press ST. Petersburg M. Witte Poitistooth CZAK

Out in the State Rochester and Local Notices

A shuffled OCR page reports multiple items: a vault of incidents from Rochester including a gunfire attempt at the Aurora Gas Works office involving Hubert Wala and Joseph C. Small, plus political notes about Calvin Milen Anderson and Thomas T. Keates withdrawing from a council race. The record mentions an auction, a fatal shooting inquiry, and scattered obituaries and appointments across towns like Muriptin, Selbyville, Lafayette, Culton, New Albany, Lawrenceburg, and Martinsville with brief biographical crumbs and local governance hints.

Passenger traffic swells as railroads move crowds across Nebraska

Report from Omaha notes heavy passenger traffic reaching about 200 per day as the Grand Army of the Republic gathering at Denver boosts demand for rail travel. Burlington lines ferry hundreds of travelers within Nebraska to state fairs in Lincoln, while other routes face pressure to move cattle and related freight between key points.

Ecripps-M'Rae Press Association Omaha Neth Nemeth Dirlie Grand Army of Thy Republic Denver Nebraska Burlington Lincoln

Mall wagon drivers strike halts New York mail service

One hundred fifty mail wagon drivers walked out on Thursday prompting use of automobiles manned by mall clerks and postoffice workers to handle mail between railroad stations and post offices. The dispute centers on a firm’s refusal to renew the contract for mail wagon service and higher wages.

Scripps New York Sam

Roswell Man Jerry Simpson Stricken By Heart Aneurysm

Terry Simpson of Kangas has suffered months of heart disease and now faces a ruptured aneurysm with small hope of recovery. The report comes from the Bcripps- M'Rae press association via Rodwell New Mexico.

Jerry Simpson Bcripps-M'Rae Press Association Roswell N.M Terry Simpson Kangas

Rebels destroy towns in German East Africa raids

Bept 7 Scripps RA press report Radela in German East Africa raided and burned the towns of Masasi and Mekindani. Missionaries from the university to one of the raided towns have reached tindi.

Scripps RAE Press Association Zanzibar Bept Radela German East Africa Masasi Mekindani University Tindi

Bishop 18 Improving Scripps M R Ae Press Absuliation

The Aught Rev John Lancaster Spalding of the Peoria TH diocese shows slight improvement after a recent attack attributed to acute indigestion. No other major details are provided about his status or the circumstances of the illness.

Scripps-M'Rae Lebanon John. Lancaster Spalding Peoria

Rockefeller Jokes With Jokesmiths at Cleveland Visit

The 1920s era report details John D Rockefeller hosting visiting Jokesmiths at his Cleveland estate. The group pledged to avoid harpoon jokes about Rockefeller in future papers. Rockefeller, praised as the world’s richest man, attended a luncheon and toured Rockefeller Park with Mayor Gillan and others, sharing light remarks as they explored the grounds.

Cleveland D. Rockefeller United States Gillison Jokesmiths' Association Allon Rockefeller Alos Wath Promidene Gillan John Fom Grethee Beautel Park Goaneon Rockefeller Park John B Bergest Les Yorge John D

Desperate battle in Omaha ends with multiple injuries

Pat Crowe, a notorious figure, engages in a violent confrontation with Omaha police near Seventeenth Street and Lahey. Crowe and accomplice Jack Jackson exchange gunfire with officers, taking shelter behind vehicles and a saloon doorway as blasts echo through the area. Crowe sustains injuries while authorities pursue, with reports of hospital treatment and ongoing manhunt activity.

Poisoning tragedy shocks school board family names

A report from the press association details a poisoning incident affecting a family linked to Williamson, president of the Board of Education, with several relatives hospitalized or reportedly killed. Authorities investigate a mixed substance culprit, while the community reacts to the alleged crime and its political connections.

M Rae Press Association Padpcal WB. Williamson MTP Wahamsum Porey Paytah Anager

Hoosier Fish Co and pulley shafting ad from Indiana

An old business card style notice lists Mier Ol and Buppiy Co, Indiana Marine and Granite Works, Frean every day and phone numbers 3222 410. It advertises pulleys shafting and machinery and mentions a teething syrup for children with claims of soothing gums and curing wind colic at twenty five cents a bottle.

Hoosier Fiah Co Vingma-avn Mier Ol and Buppiy Co Mra Winslows

Pacific Coast Line Travel Rates From Chicago Advertised

An early 20th century ad describes train routes along the Pacific Coast via the Pacific & Northwestern Line from Chicago. It highlights travel to Los Angeles Portland Seattle and San Francisco with low through rates and mentions double berth accommodations and tourist sleeping cars. Contact N Mo Breeze in Cincinnati for details.

Pacific Coast Ton Pacific & Northwestern Chicago Hoyt Ute Francine Los Anges Portland Seattly San Pranecinuo Lok Angeles Mo Breeze Cincinnati

Pacific Northwest booklet highlights scenery and growth

A Chicago and Northwestern Railway booklet promotes Pacific Northwest beauty natural resources and rapid development. It offers excursions and guided tours from Chicago with a 19 percent excursion rate, available by sending four cents in stamps to W B Kalskern Chicago.

Pacific Northwest Chicago & Northwestern Northwestern Chicago Th East W. B. Kalskern P. TM

In Fairyland Lost Child Dream Becomes Reality

An ad-like prose piece invites readers to relive a lost child dream as Mackinac Inn’s shores offer a fairyland return. The D. and C. Navigation Co advertises access via four weekly trips by the Coast Line, detailing a booklet available for postage.

Mackinae D. & C. Coast Line Mackinac Addroas, D. & C. Navigation CO Dotrelt Saan

National Biscuit firm social squadron to visit Indianapolis

A July social initiative by the National Biscuit Company squadron visits Indianapolis for a series of receptions. The event showcases the Uneeda cracker and modern baking processes. Attendees will see demonstrations, decorations, a chef, and a souvenir program with no admission charges.

Indianapolis Helles Hudiatapotie National Biscuut Company Fred National Biscuit Company Jose Onleo Great National Ima Uneeda New York Chursay Clements China Aden Ruesta Ncklina Tnt Indy Am India Eventia Virgina Ave Auditornia Ott Sand

Industrial locations announced by Chitagi and North Western Ry

The Chitagi and North Western Railway Co. offers information on lines for manufacturing establishments. The notice highlights thriving cities with material and market facilities and invites men seeking focus on new industries to apply to the Industrial Dept. at 215 Jackson Boulevard, Chicago.

Chitagi & North-Western Railway Co Industrial Dept. C. & N.W. Ry Jackson Boulevard Chicago

Colorado and Return Trains for G A R Encampment

Special offered by Union Pacific North Western Line from Chicago to Denver for the G A R encampment. One night in Denver, two daily trains, September 24 departure, through without change, with affordable, personally conducted trips and hotel arrangements. Contact N M Breage, Cincinnati Ohio, for reservations.

Chicago Union Pacific & North Western Line G. AR Denver Central States Colorado N. M. Breage Gen Cincinnatii

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