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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1906

Page

2

Possible Illegal Divorces Granted to Prominent People

List from Sioux Falls details several non residents granted divorces in South Dakota that may be illegal under a Supreme Court decision. Names include Mrs Beatrice Coles Mrs Bigelow Dodge Mrs T Suffer n Tailer Fred Gebhard Margaret Watrous William DuPont Julia Latour Duvilliard James G Blaine Jr Clinton J Edgerdly and Edward Pollock among others.

Berigpe T. Suffern Tailer New York Fred Gebhard Margaret Watrous William Dupont Wamingtes Del Julia B. Latour Duvilliard Hoes Coghlin Edward Pollock New York City

A Word From Josh Wise

A word from Josh Wise on stance and strategy suggests caution and patience as a typical stance in uncertain times. The passage reflects a conservative approach favoring preservation over risky shifts.

Senators Object to Curtailment of Fortunes

Senators oppose a proposed money tax curtailment and refuse to endorse the plan. They argue it would harm wealth holders and affect economic stability, urging alternative measures instead. The debate centers on fiscal policy and burdens on affluent citizens.

Senator Dick Says Ohio Convention Won't Back Tax Plan

Special to The Sam reports Senator Charles Dick stating that the next Ohio Republican convention will not embrace the president's plan to tax inheritances and curb private fortunes. He frames it as a Republican, not socialist, stance and notes ongoing debate about the proposal's impact on Republican prospects.

Washington Charles Dick Ohio Indianapolis Foraker Marvey Mike Cam Teddy al- Wi Trobert Bailey Charles E. Riley America Lewis Miler Lavas Jamey Vojian Roosevelt McClure

Carpenter Injured In Fall At Van Camp Plant Addition

A carpenter working on an addition to the Van Camp Packing plant sustained a broken right leg after a fall from a beam Wednesday morning. He was taken home to 571 Roscat and later placed in the dispensary ambulance under Dr. Charles.

Soseon Sonlinger van Camp Packing Company Roscat Charles

Zion disputes mass of visitors to Indianapolis

A. A. Zion challenges claims that Indianapolis has a record floating population. He argues the yearly figure of 8,800,010 visitors is incorrect, proposing a method based on average riders per car. Using 164 trains daily and six cars per train, he estimates about 29,420 in and out per day, exceeding 13 million annually at Union Station alone.

A. A. Zion Id Ued Traction Indianapolis Zion Union Station

Unmarked Grave Suspected From Mangled Body Found

A mangled body found along the Big Four railroad at Beech Grove is likely an unmarked grave in the Potter’s Field. Undertakers Royster & Ash King will hold the remains for a few days before county burial. Coroner Totewillers investigates to locate relatives, but identification remains unlikely due to injuries.

Big Four Beech Grove Royster & Ash King Tar Han Bern

Climbing to the top of a steel framework tower

A first person account by Frank Clouds describes ascending nine story ladders to the top of a tall building in a manufacturing city. The writer details the fear of heights, the missing safety rails at the seventh level, and the stunning city views from the summit as workers below loom.

Frank Clouds Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Dullaing Pennaytvanta-st Mansachusettp-ave Gil Federal Building Yanarn Snokhe Gur Pas Warks Eines

Hood's Sarsaparilla promises spring vitality boost

That tired feeling signals low vitality, but Hood's Sarsaparilla is claimed to remove weariness and renew energy. The ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla in liquid form, offering 100 doses for one shilling.

Hood

Fire at normal school destroys building in Manchester

April reports say the new Plats normal school was destroyed by fire early morning with an estimated loss of three thousand dollars though no lives were lost. Injuries occurred among Newarg fin department members from falling debris while a suspect named Jake Mitchell, a negro, confessed to the killing of Engineer Fleming on a Cincinnati to Dudow bridge.

Scrippa Meline Tras Manchester Jake Mitchell Engineer Fleming Cincinnati Dudiow Dero Ueto

Looping Skater Sets Prominent Record on Ice

A rolling report notes Serippas MeRap DaDylo thya May, after two years of trials, succeeding in a notable loop on roller skates. A professor remarks on the unusual experiment, while observers wonder about the safety and legality of the stunt.

Prom Yiearly Hart Aden

City News Mixed Crime and Annexation Talk Stirs City

Ayna Hoaker chased off men from Central Vato Trlephone company ground near Woodruff Place. Francis Inilon killed by auto at Thirty and Wasburgtents. Investigations target driver Frank Wolle, Italian, from disalse. Annexation plans north of the city face debate with Bread Ripple offer rumored for a shoe-joining strip. Marie and band of gypsies rob $225 from a man and flee. Prentiss Christian abducted by his mother, cab driver seen. G A R and W R C committees meet to plan Memorial Day events on May 8.

Woodruff Meridian Medghie Gilford Farbee C. E. Farbee W. Northest Prentiss Christian Farbdes Young Farbee

Narrow Escape as Gasoline Stove Explodes Injuring Man

A gasoline stove explosion at Burdsal's injures Charles B. Henkel, an employee of A Burau Pub company. He suffers severe burns to the face and hands and is moved to a nearby residence. First responders extinguished the blaze with chemicals as smoke and crews rushed to the scene.

Charles B. Henkel Burdsal’s Charlie B. Henkel Fhe A. Burau Pub Company Merviniert Hertel Marylands Hiluon

May Frustration Rises Over City Franchised Transit

Citizens fear delays to the Chicago Indianapolis Evansville line after city approval. Promoter John B Carter and Kansas City backers face skepticism while Mayor Bookwalter and Public Works are urged to explain. Critics charge hurried action without public input, suspecting speculation and private gain in granting the franchise. The dispute centers on the route through downtown and its impact on property values and city development.

Indianapolis Evansville Bookwatter Bookwalter Board of Public Works John B. Carter Kansas City Indianapalin Indianapolle Ammen Ant

Woman perishes in home fire in Whitley County

Special to The Som WABASH Tad April 8 reports Mrs. Charles Wheeler living on the Whitley Noble county This this was burl te drith, verter day, Wer vlothing tyking tre from thee kitenen stave. The dwelling as a way de stroyed.

Charles Wheeler Whitley-Noble

Fisherman Drowns in Indiana Stream

Vincennes Ind April 18 A fisherman named Frank Fitte aged ?? was drowned when his line became tangled and he was pulled into the water. The body was recovered.

Vincennes Ind Frank Fitte

Thanksgiving Psalm in a Terre Haute classroom tale

A teacher in Terre Haute credits Grape-Nuts with reversing illness and fatigue after malaria and flu, noting renewed strength and weight gain over months. She narrates returning to full duties and persuading colleagues to try the product from the Fontaine Co. in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Terre Haute Hall & Day Edith Foatuny Co Battle Creek

Rich Evansville Woman Dies with $499000 Estate

Mrs Claneus Reitz, Evansville's wealthiest resident, died in April. Her estate was valued at about $499,000 and she was a prominent Catholic civic figure.

Ben Se Evansvili Claneus Reitz Evaneville

Girl Injured After Playing With Hot Poker

Special to The Sun Clipford reports April 18 Marsa Reiking, an email girl, fell while playing with a hot poker. The poker point penetrated the left eye, destroying the signs.

Clipford Marcha Réiking

Deaths at Anderson cause of death noted in brief

A short death notice from Anderson reports several individuals passing away recently. John Craighead and Wilson Moat, ages 45, died after heart failure or sudden illness noted in the April period. Further details are unclear due to OCR errors in the source.

Anderson Sevcial Anterron John Craighead Alea Wilson Moat

Woman Captures Chicken Thief in Indiana

In Lebanon Indiana on April 11 Mrs. Liddle Cain of Kirklin surprised a thief in her chicken house, wrestled Jasper Frazier inside and locked the door until the marshal arrived to arrest him. The brief item notes the local capture of a chicken thief and cites the incident in a community report.

The Sam Lebanon Ind Liddle Cain Kirklin Jchicken Jasper Frazier

Richest Boy in World Sets Sail for Paris Tour

On the Kaiser Wilhelm der Roose the 12 year old Marshall Field III, heir to a 100.6 million dollar fortune, sails with his mother Mrs Mare Marshall Field and family to Paris for a continental motor tour. guard and tutor accompany him as passengers Gwendolin and Mrs Field also travel aboard.

New York Mareshall Field, Jr Marshall Henry Rane i Kaiser Wilhelm der Rouse Atta. Field Gwendolin Marshall Field Arthur Caton Paris Orhier Yater Gslurd Nalo

Plan for City Hall and coliseum near Tomlinson Hall

City cabinet approves a plan to build a coliseum and city offices adjacent to Tomlinson Hall. Architect D Wotten presents drawings. projected cost about $400000 with $250000 raised by city and $50960 from citizens. seating for 12000. possible completion in time for the Saengerfest in Tadlanapalia. If no city building, temporary structure may cost $18000-$26000. Mayor Rockwatter to confer with Saengerfest officials and seek funding reallocations.

Charles A. Rockwatter Tomlinson Hall D. Wotten Tomtinson Hall Wilding Marier Tadlanapalia Jong Rockwatter Saangerfeat Weiness

How to Be Beautiful by Famous Beauty Doctor

New York April introduces a renowned complexion specialist now in a new New York City residence. She completed a book titled Ely is he Beatty detailing beauty secrets for women. A limited edition is offered free to applicants via her charity letter.

New York April eMadame Fur Pert Fftheat New York City Ely Beatty

Handy Guide volume praised by Marche International Agency

The Advertiser's Handy Guide Volume XVI is celebrated for its wide reputation in advertising and as a reference work. It highlights compact, pocket friendly form and lists daily weekly and class publications, with special sections for magazines and foreign language papers. Available from Marche International Agency for 2.00 at TH Park Row New York.

Ninrse Futonnational Omi Ha Mtarse International Marces International Agency TH Park Row New York

Inheritance tax debate draws mixed citizen views

Citizens respond to President Roosevelt's proposed inheritance tax. Local residents including John Beckner, Charles E. Riley, Robert Seatt, and others express support and opposition, weighing legality, fairness, and impact on families, trusts, and wealth transfers.

Roosevelt John Beckner Teddy Daffy

Madison High School Vote Sparks Legal Challenge

The Scrippa McHae Preay Association in Madison Wisconsin reports that the supreme court has ruled on the legality of prohibiting women from voting on school matters. Women voted on a proposition to fund a new high school with $250.00, and the law was challenged.

Scrippa-McHae Preay Association Madison Wis Supreme Court Hinden Inw

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