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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1906
Page
2
Report from Berlin states a mutiny erupted at the Tiflis Caucasus military garrison after officers ordered a meeting. About 10% of the troops were jailed, hundreds were wounded, and 315 soldiers died in the ensuing street battles as factions clashed and order was restored.
Coroner G W Davis identified the young man crushed under a Clovemeat freight train as his nephew William R Miller a 21 year old brakeman from Franktfort He died instantly and is survived by a widow and five children The accident occurred near Marion on April 11
In Willemstont April 17, exiled Venezuelan figures linked to President Castro flee to Europe amid a political loan crisis. Dr J Vorres Cardinas and Senor Caro sailed aboard the Caries. Castro may follow. Government friction grows as Gomez plans a large public loan and graft fears rise.
In Windber Pennsylvania on April 17 a strike clash left three miners dead a boy fatally wounded and a mining engineer Eu eho Delaney seriously hurt. State constabulary arrived and took charge as striking workers were subdued. The incident is described as a bloody blow to the foreign element with lingering bitterness toward deputies.
Tragedy stalks the Baltic provinces as peasants rise against authorities. Cossacks and police quell uprisings, depopulating some districts. After numerous volleys the report declares that there will be no disorder now.
The CLB introduces two new Pullman dining cars named Peoria and Hannibal on the Twin City limited. Oak for the cars came from Rockingham park estate in England owned by the Watson family who sold bak trees due to finances. An eight foot tree bore a gate hook and a slug bullet from early firearms, indicating centuries of history.
Veterinary surgeon M Stegner of Fort Dodge collapsed at his dying wife's bedside. He had bent low to hear her last words and died beside her spouse as she passed. The event occurred last night as the couple faced the end together.
Evansville Indiana April 17 Rev Father Ja M Burkhardt 56 rector of St Boniface Catholic church died after a long illness. The cleric served at parishes in Moore, Inington, Washington Montgomery and Swansville.
Boonville Indiana April 17 George Niehnis, yesterday, threw an envelope containing money into the fire by mistake. The envelope had been last by a woman waiter and was her only means of support.
Special to Tee Sum Brazil Ind April a new national bank has been organized Here Will Zeller was elected president The bank is to be chartered with 4 capital of 100 000 and he will be the third national bank for Brazil
Special to The Sun Springfield Missouri April 12 A Black man Ralph Burns was fatally struck after an exchange of heated words with Leslie Peters and two others. Peters fled the scene but was released. Four men are jailed or bonded as leaders of a mob that broke into the county jail and harmed three Black men. Charles Cannefax and Oney Galfry, poolroom operator and railroad worker, were among the first arrested and released on bond. Daniel Crane, son of a merchant, also arrested. others sought on bench warrants. Court officials anticipate numerous indictments for first degree serious assault.
Special to The fom. OOLITIC Ind April 1 There was a hotfed scene as Harry France allegedly refused to permit a corpse to be laid out at his home The body was moved to the town hall and the crowd demanded France depart within four hours or face raid The sheriff from Bedford responded The mob also attacked a drink man and the scene turned chaotic with tense threats and disorder.
At a Monday session of the Board of Public Works and Mayor Bookwalter the Indianapolis Telephone Company argued it could not survive at current rates. Expert witnesses warned of rising costs and modest profits, while the company sought confidential financials and warned a public disclosure could trigger wider alarm.
The Indianapolis Bell Telephone operation faced questions on monopoly risks and high rates if it forfeited active competition. Swift argued that increased operating costs from growth require franchise extensions and refinancing, citing outsiders’ case studies to show profits not rising proportionally. He pledged a new building and improved service before any rate increase. Attorney Spaan sought a hearing for opponents and the board scheduled another session Thursday morning next week.
The city council, amid protests, approves the franchise by a 13 to 5 vote. Neukom opposed the committee report and urged changes such as a west passenger station. Final tally showed Clyde Cottey switching to oppose, while Royse and Stickelman sought to table further action.
Indiana State River Association formed locally to recruit members. Van Highee, accused fraudulent check writer, to be sent to Cincinnati by law. John O Connor former congressman, journeying in Ireland, summoned to Indianapolis after wife Bridget O Connors death. Charles Wilson portrayed as troublesome youth aided by parents, banished to protect from reform school. Charles W. Mosby seeks Republican nomination for justice of the peace in Center township. Walden university graduate attorney five years old. G A Boruges of Mooresville buys Hunter furniture stock at receiver sale for 8050, appraised 13000. R J Cramer who accused William Barnes of theft goes insane, could blow up prosecution. Cramer from Martinsville says he was held up locally.
Trustees of the Richmonds or Eastern Indiana Hospital for the Insane submit a 1906 report to the governor. It shows 732.1 daily enrolled and 714.5 present. 145 admitted, 41 recovered or improved, 6 unimproved. total enrolled 1906 at 7, etc. It notes overcrowding, no funds for new buildings, 1, applications on file, and a death rate of 6.4 percent of admissions. Disbursements totaled $196,856.17 with $1,919.76 unexpended. A steel water tower costing about 40,000 is being built and a root cellar for $100. The institution’s affairs are reported as satisfactory.
Negotiations are under way for consolidation of Evansville Gas Light, Evansville Electric Railway, and Mount Vernon Princeton Avonville Rockport traction lines. Fatson de Son of Chicago, owning 51 percent of the gas company, has offered to Clarke Company of Philadelphia, a move likely to be accepted.
The ad extols wheat as a complete source of life elements and promotes Malta-Vita malt extract as a safe, nourishing food. It claims wheat provides all needed nutrition and that Malta-Vita aids digestion, urging readers to buy the product at retailers for 10 cents.
Yesterday the Indiana Columbus & Eastern Trac tion company was Incorporated with a tropical stock of $1,000,000. The incorporators include W. Kesey Schoept Dann Brev wif Macalaster T. C. Cooper and A. Deverell, all of Cincinnati. The company aims to take over Buckeye Lake Columbus Newark to Zanerville and the old Appleyard lines for operation. One plan is to complete through from Columbus to Theda podts.
The Woman's Label League organized in Chicago as the International Woman's Label League with Miss Anna Fitzgerald as president. Open to any woman in the labor movement, the group aims to unite to promote union-made goods and press for labor conditions, planning to formally organize May 3 in Indianapolis with about 150 members expected. Indianapolis local union charter to close April ? Men may join at a higher initiation fee.
A woman recalls a long battle with neuralgic headaches and weight loss until a doctor advised Postum Food Coffee. She reports rapid weight gain, relief within weeks, and eventual freedom from headaches. Since using Postum, she says she can go out alone and feels sharper mentally. The note ends with a testimonial from Postum Co. Batlin Creek, Mich, promoting their book.
F. Coleman, penniless printer, arrives in Middletown from Nashetas with a troubled past. A fellow craftsman detains him as he learns his mother died in Plu Wig old home three years ago. He inherits over $10,000 then travels to Flava with his brother to repay a benefactor.
City Engineer Blaine Miller raised the West Indianapolis sewer project estimate from 170000 to 25090 dollars amid coal and cement cost increases. The board advertised for bids but no contractor offered to work. The public will be informed of the change by May 2.
Lawton Oklahoma April 17 Geronimo the aged Apache warrior is critically ill and has bid his people adieu spending much time in prayer. His tribe remains aroused and the veteran chief’s condition stirs much concern among followers and neighbors alike.
Report arrives from Helena Arkansas that nine fortlenera were killed in a quarrelat a railroad camp amid drunken men armed with knives guns and axes. Sheriff deputies and militiamen moved in killing three as they quelled the riot. Militia trains were dispatched to the scene to restore order and more men are accounted for with limited English speakers among the workers.
The Knights of Pythias membership ranks Indiana second with 31 81 members, Ohio leads with 7 02 and Shiners 3817. The state shows a gain of 2526 this year while national total reaches 680290. Indiana accounts for most of the increase. Six grand domains exist with losses in six. maritine provinces report two losses and Arizona sees the largest drop. There are 7511 lodges, none outside the U S and possessions. A lodge building project is planned with copper plaques for candidates and plans include a large drinking fountain. water will come from deep wells. A new lodge will form at Vincennes on April 2.
A chestnut oak tree from George Washington’s Mount Vernon grounds was planted on the state home grounds. Secured by William Freeman, secretary of the State Board of Forestry, via the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Also notes old nurse remedy and various ads for cigars, rugs, and travel opportunities to New York and California.
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