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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1905
Page
2
A two story hotel at 222 West Street suffered a deadly blaze early Sunday. Two men died, two more in dying condition, and nearly a dozen others were injured. Firefighters and police prevented greater loss as escape routes failed and residents leaped from windows to the street.
War Sept 3 Miss Pauline Christmen was sworn as a full patrol woman, believed to be the first in the West to wear the badge. The police department approved her induction after a vigorous campaign and a split on traditions, marking a milestone in enforcing order.
Polish business leaders push a plan for an interurban line from Marineville through Harmony Aylerville Pohupl Clari and Quincy to Martinsville. A route survey is planned soon with interest from Tenet Haute financiers.
In West Virginia a posse of about 40 men and boys, aided by two bloodhounds, pursues Hinton who is accused of fatally wounding Pearl Tyler with a razor during a Friday evening fight in Jones saloon on Sommers Creek.
Vicksburg reports rising yellow fever cases and an alarming phase of the outbreak. Natchez records one death and four new cases while Port Gibson reports two more infections and Gulfport notes additional cases as refugees continue fleeing the region.
The Hart investigation concerns alleged misconduct by Professor Walter Hart head of the mathematics department at Shortridge. The board risks enjoining salary payments while inquiries into licensing, tenure, and teaching conduct proceed. A special May examination for Hart was given without board order.
Special to the Sun Rushville Sept 30 Mrs Anna Bankert sits calm as husband testifies she killed Norman Cook in her home on Ang night He claims self defense while noting four or five shots were fired He says Cook struggled while Bankert tried to assist and flee Witnesses including their son Ralph corroborate the tale detailing wounds and weapons used in the killing.
Special to the Sun reports the sudden death of Misa Mate de Philberg a Cambridge Illinois schoolteacher and daughter of Postmeister Phil berg. The event followed the discovery of Attorney Streed body and related sensational developments.
The Stork visited Alfred W. Coley of New York as civil service commission members and associates sent greetings. A rescue occurred when Hasen Bors saved Wash Green from a cistern while repairing it, Green being overcome by gas.
The committee, facing internal divisions, refused to replace the chair and planned to proceed with printed material and quiet campaigning. Tindall, linked to a political campaign, had informed the group of his resignation as the campaign's chair, prompting a meeting that evening to select a new leader.
Mrs Frank R Heldrum of Wisconsin saved face by letting her husband depart with another woman but provided a dry change of clothes for the rival after a wrestling incident. Police report Sadie Martin of East Chicago connected to an arrest near Delevan hotel.
Special one way colonist excursions to California and the Northwest offered by Missouri Pacific Railway. Pullman tourist cars leave St. Louis daily at 1:00 p.m. Low rates and best service. Traveling passenger agent details provided for further information. Historic OCR damaged lines reference hardware and supplies from Milner Offend Supply Co.
A Buffalo physician extols Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a safe daily tonic. He claims they purify blood and breath, improve complexion, and aid digestion. The product combines willow charcoal with honey in pleasant lozenge form costing twenty five cents per box.
The Ayres store completed its move from the old to the new location on a Friday. Surplus stock began the process, with the entire staff working after hours to finish the move by closing time. The store reopened on Saturday as merchandise was arranged in the spacious modern shop.
Union Mill resident Linard fell from an upper berth of a Monon train near Cedar Lake early Saturday, breaking his arm. Dr. J. Rhodes of Indianapolis, who occupied the berth below, attended the injured man on the way to Indianapolis.
Rev and Mrs Albert G Deten of Covenant Congregational Church observed their ninth wedding anniversary Friday night. A purse of money was presented to the pastor by Mr Gillian on behalf of church members.
Advertises $33 rail fare to the Pacific Coast with routes via the Chicuzo Union Facile and Northwestern Line from Chicago. Mentions travel to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle Turoma and other Pacific points with low rates to Helena Butte Spokane Ogden and Salt Lake City. Includes escorted excursions, double berth sleeping car for $7, and routes with choice of itineraries. Contact N M Breeze Gent Agi 435 Walnut St Cincinnati.
New daily through Pullman sleeping cars run from Chicago to Los Angeles via the Chicago Pacific and North Western lines and the Salt Lake Route starting Sept 1. One way coach and berth rates include 30 dollars to Los Angeles for a limited time. Tickets and reservations available through ticket agents or A Hutchison Manager Chip ut Chicago.
The Chicago Northwestern surety Co provides reliable information on desirable rotations in the West and Northwest for industrial establishments. Hotels banks stores produce buyers lumber yards and brick yards offer excellent business opportunities. Full information on cheap lands in fertile territory is available via agents of the North Western Line or W B Kniskern Passenger Traffic Manager Chicago.
Exclusive first class escorted tour from Chicago via the Chicago Vinton Pacific and Northwestern Line and the Salt Lake route. Price 3172 includes railroad fare sleeping car dining car and hotel accommodations. Stops include Denver and surrounding areas along with Los Angeles and San Francisco. For itineraries contact B A Hutchinson Manager Tourist Department 7th Clark Street Chicago.
Daily enrolments rise at Central Business College as demand for office skills drives interest. The diary lists numerous job ads and inquiries for stenographers, typists, and secretaries, with many firms seeking female and male candidates, from Sept to early autumn, across various employers and departments.
Francis Le Baron Robbins of Pittsburg Coal outlines baron stance amid miner wage demand clashes. The giant company wields influence in the dispute as talks stall. Robbins weighs loan and policy angles as pressure mounts in the coal field.
Barber, once banker of Cambridas, faced larceny charges in the Caldwell court but was acquitted after trial. The case involved the Regs Associative network with G. Caldwell and Herbert AO Barber referenced in the testimony. The acquittal ends the proceedings against Barber in this matter.
The Des Moines, Iowa incident reports a banker and prominent man killed in a downhill car crash Friday. A derailed gate caused loss of control, endangering rider Art Bond and Fred Bond who sustained injuries. The victim, 0 years old, was among northern town merchants and lenders.
A Chicago report from September 3 states a 12 year old boy named Vivier Walkoweld tried to kill his landlord John Garo by fleeing through a rear window and paying board before shooting himself dead.
Loganport Sep. Grand jury declines to indict William Meclach in the death of his father Joseph Uheapher. Meclach is released after the ruling, with the case not proceeding to trial.
The column warns unfavorable outcomes for birthdays on Sunday October 1 1966 and advises against travel. It notes a child born that day will face business reverses, quick temper, and poor fortune. for Monday October 3 1985 travel and planning are advised while a child born in 1908 will be careless with money and temperamental, risking poverty.
Judge Greenlee rules the Anderson police board must reinstate Patrolmen McCullock Rich George and Hunter after deposition without bearing. The ruling compels restoring the officers to active duty amid the board dispute.
Sept 30 Evansville Ind William Scarborough was shot and killed here by Town Marshal Trapp after Scarborough attacked the marshal with a razor. The incident occurred Friday as Scarborough confronted the marshal in town.
Seymour Ind September 30 Special to TRE 8UN Harry F Rain recently appointed atate Reologisd of Ilinois formerly wed in Seymour at a
Addison Nordyke Jr aged 22 son of Addison and wife died at 23 College Ave after a five week illness from typhoid fever linked to swimming and canoeing. He was a UPenn senior with an impressive student record. Funeral at 10 am Monday at family residence with burial in Crown Hill. Other notices include John Hamilton a young carpenter of Allisonville Indiana and John Huffman a farmer near Broad Ripple.
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