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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1906
Page
4
In Stuart Nebraska a dispute centers on an editor described as a single, attractive woman and her newspaper. Townsmen, mostly unmarried men, accuse her of spying threats and vow retaliation. The article portrays the editor’s claim of arming herself as part of a broader conflict.
Rosa Huspeth recalls editing the Star Ledger in a county that shifted to Republican patronage. He details work chaos, a foreman and staff, a hospital stay, and a plan to survive by farming and poultry. The article humorously notes social life, marriages, and the town's fortunes as the paper changes hands.
A fragmented 19th century poem fragment discusses women wielding influence at home and in business, challenging traditional roles. It contrasts a woman’s emotional strength with men’s expectations, noting societal pressures, marriage, motherhood, and public perception amid a broader debate on women’s place.
Special to Tee Sam Pittsburgh April 2 recounts rescue of 14 men entombed for 40 days after a Courrierer France colliery disaster and other near misses. It notes Parkend England flooding a mine with seven men trapped, four drowned, three reaching high ground after 120 hours. Darit Rees describes a Wales disaster with a collapsing pit and tram wreckage, while miners faced flames and severe injuries in a historic Radstock night shift incident.
Mrs. Kate G Pope, wife of Francis Pope, spoke to The Sun about voting in a local teen election. She describes using a regular ballot, marching with an umbrella to the box, and facing no challenges. She urges women nationwide to claim the right to vote under constitutional authority and notes support from suffragists and friends.
In a mine disaster, smoke poured through an air inlet as workers tried to escape but the smoke thickened. A barrier or hashing was built to block smoke and keep air, yet smoke spread again from other directions. Miners faced suffocation until rescue arrived when a manager opened a new exit. Entombed workers gave thanks upon hearing rescuers.
The item outlines a roughly 600 foot boundary at the eastern edge of the city, noting the Tower of London area includes houses, towers, forts, batteries, ramparts, barracks, armories, storehouses and other buildings.
The United Presbyterian church general assembly will convene in Richmond beginning May 3. Preparations are practically complete and about 3 visitors are expected to attend as the gathering is described as of world-wide significance with many important questions to be considered.
The post notes plans to add two Dreadnaught class warships and two additional larger vessels. A sister line of the Dreadnaught is named the Nelacn and slated for launch in June.
A Boston area boy, John Barry aged ten, fell 26 feet into an open manhole while playing near the Roxbury sewer. Foreman Timothy Reardon led a daring rescue into the sewer, but the child died. the body was recovered and taken to Crosby undertaking rooms.
A chaotic Marion County court session features a California letter potentially blocking Nannie Baldock’s divorce from William Baldock amid cruelty claims. Other cases include Butter money dispute between Mrs. Bila Brown and Thomas Brown, alimony and property recovery bids, and multiple county divorces decided by Judge Vinson Carter and Special Judge Moll.
The body of Mrs Sara C Roots aged 94 was moved from the home of her daughter in Newark to Connermoilin for funeral services. Widow of Philander H Roots she had lived in Indianapolis for nine years. General debility caused her death. she was a Presbyterian. Survived by one daughter and two sons.
Special to The Sun Chicago April 2 reports John Alexander Dowie was effectively ousted from leadership of Zion City. Wilbur Glenn Voliva, backed by major business and religious leaders, is elected to lead. Dowie and family face censure while supporters contest the change.
Former Governor White testified before the Lemman committee in Charleston detailing the 1909-session graft charges. He emphatically denied sharing fees from the secretary of state during Governor Dawson’s tenure and stated he told Dawson the entire emoluments were his. He claimed receiving a single box of cigars from the secretary while in office was the extent of any improper benefit.
Mayor Charles A. Bookwslter will depart Tuesday for Chicago with Mayor Dunne. They will go to Washington to invite President Theodore Roosevelt to attend the national convention of the American League of Municipalities to be held in Chicago.
The Southern railroad company asked the Board of Public Works for permission to construct tracks across South 1. The request was referred to City Engineer Blaine Mitiec for action.
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