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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1905
Page
2
Parker and Democratic candidate Jong Parker accuse life insurance firms including New York Life Equitable and Mutual of funding Republican campaign coffers via policyholders funds. He asserts investigations will reveal corrupt transfers by corporate directors and speakers to sway politics, warning that officers of these corporations influence public policy and party power.
Lincoln reports William J. Bryan discussing admission by Vice President Perkins of New York Life Insurance that the company contributed nothing to Republican campaign funds in three presidential contests. He notes the Democratic committee did not know the exact amount but believes insurers aided McKinley’s victory. Perkins confirms. He criticizes insurers for using funds for personal profits and political ends while expressing relief at the investigation clarifying how large life insurers were run.
On Port Burwell Ontario Sunday the tug Harry G Barnharst of Booth Fish Co Erie was fired on by the Canadian cutter Valiant during an attempt to prevent her from crossing back into American waters after crossing into Canadian nets. The incident signals the worst clash on record as American boats pressuring to fish in Canadian waters during a season of abundance.
Six cases of yellow fever at Kennew Hospital in Mati Ohio prompt Dr Lyle to confirm genuine infection. Relatives of the ill stay near them to be near loved ones. Four patients were seriously ill but temperatures are returning to normal as health officials report containment and no risk to Cincinnati residents. In New Orleans two deaths occur and no new cases are listed as authorities anticipate lighter reports this week.
City officials plan Monday evening discussions on budget requests. City Controller Dunn seeks about 40 thousand dollars to cover remaining year expenses, though council likely trims this. Proposals include a 5 thousand dollar tuberculosis dispensary appropriation and 215 thousand dollars for ash collection next year.
Cosgrove, a witness in a land fraud case, disappeared for nearly two weeks near Abbuicideghants Pass Oregon. He was found after 11 days stranded in the mountains with a sprained ankle bruised arm and a cut face. He had fallen from a cliff while camping and endured scarce food during the ordeal.
City News reports multiple Sunday arrests including Fred Wachstetter for closing law violation and Robert Wachstetter amid a saloon dispute. Also charged are Christ Rhodes and Alice Broderick for statutory matters, Reemer for larceny, and a liquor sale violation by Henry Arman. Court notices mention a Monumental Disorder Court event and a sermon by Rev. Worth. Funeral details and a mixed incident involving John Elliott and Andrew Vaughn are listed along with a fatal heart trouble of L. H. Bay.
Frank Robinson of Germantown was shot Sept 7 by Policeman Marley. Surgeons at Germantown hospital removed portions of ribs and the beating heart, extracted a bullet nearby, then replaced the heart. Doctors express belief Robinson will recover fully.
Special to the Sun reports a grim triple murder in Chivago. Harry Homan of Wammont, Tas hat and killed Sunday by a rival former spouse, while Mrs Ida Taster Jeanette used the same revolver to kill herself moments later. The事件s impact is felt in the ensuing family turmoil and local inquiries.
Scripps-Mayer Press reports an inquiry into Cleveland Republican primaries reveals 69 fraudulent votes across two precincts and three votes cast by deceased individuals. Officials say the probe will continue across all precincts.
M Witte and delegation visiting Plymouth on September 1st sailed from Partamouth aboard the Kalaer Hela Ul as a show of sympathy. The party, after a brief stop, continued to Cherbourg where they arrived with little delay.
The ninety third annual meeting of the supreme council of the thirty third degree Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons of the northern jurisdiction opens Tuesday in Indianapolis. Active members attend morning sessions, with a theater party for visiting women and a musicale planned, while a trolley ride to Broad Ripple and a German House musicale follow in the midweek schedule.
The Chicago and North-Western Railway Company aims to provide reliable information on suitable ports and tie lines for manufacturing establishments. Thriving cities with abundant materials and strong market facilities are highlighted as favorable for industry growth.
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