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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1906
Page
2
Letters from Indianapolis residents recount surprising escapes and recoveries after the San Francisco quake. Families dispersed along the waterfront describe fires, prayers for aid, and safe arrivals in Oakland and San Mateo. Several Indianapolis names are listed as safe orMissing with updates from Chicago and Sacramento.
Edward Mack and Edward Morne clash in a city saloon on Arsenal Avenue after an argument over drinking. Mack ends up with a throat ash injury and is hospitalized. Horne, who challenged Mack, drew a knife and fled. Mack expects to recover in Logansport.
Special to The Sum Noblesville Ind April 24 F Hardy 16 formerly in this citys newspaper business dies at Leavy anworth Wasa after dropping dead during a conversation with his daughter in a public place authorities investigate cause and context of sudden death
The article lists numerous donors to the Indianapolis relief fund, detailing individuals and organizations from G. T. Brauning to local clubs, mills, churches, and companies. It notes contributions across many entities including Labor groups, Sunday schools, and mercantile firms, with varying cash amounts and payments as part of a broad community relief effort.
In a tense night incident in a Rochester home, 17 year old Rohnert Weaver tackled a knife-wielding assailant attacking Mia, wresting the weapon away. Frank Weaver, 1007 East Sixteenth Street, was later arrested and charged with insanity. The son’s quick action prevented tragedy as police investigate the family case amid liquor and insanity claims.
The first box of California cherries of the season sold here for charity today, fetching 2440 dollars for earthquake sufferers. About 30,500 commission merchants and others participated in the sale, with final prices ranging from 105 to 50 cents per cherry.
A California wife recounts quitting coffee after headaches insomnia and nervous tension. Her husband also stopped coffee, switching to Postum after seeing relief and better sleep. She credits Postum with stabilizing nerves and health, noting continued use for months with few exceptions during social visits.
The opening of the annual meeting of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will be held at the Mayoral temple Wednesday and Thursday with a Tuesday reception at Engijah's hotel. The order includes Master Masons and their wives daughters mothers and widows and members will discuss officers and charter distributions amid a large attendance.
Citizens from Indiana contribute money for the San Francisco relief fund as Breunis, the fund's controller, reports cash and checks totaling over 24 thousand dollars. Large and small gifts pour in from across classes and organizations, with pledges from Shortridge night and junior classes and the Central Labor union.
May 22 postpones the Philippine service exams citing vacancies in bookkeeping or accounting with 100 dollars per year pay. Women barred from this exam and relatives of current or past Philippine service staff may face restrictions. May 2 exams open for a quartermaster position in Jacksonville Indiana at 1200 dollars yearly. May 27 poultry assistant job at the Bureau of Animal Industry in Indianapolis and other roles detailed by H. K. Milhous at the Federal Building.
April 24 at Bedford Indiana August Splitgerber, a worker at Consolidated Stone works, was held up last night and robbed of his month's wages amounting to a sum in dollars.
The Fire Ruin g Company of Boston reports its loans in San Francisco will exceed $1000.00. Secretary Henry G. Bean advised agents to suspend further operations while awaiting remedial status. The firm had capital of 808 with Greenmteig of FAME and a sirples of unknown details.
An old advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a cure for exhaustion from overwork confinement and stress. It alleges restored nerve strength better sleep headaches digestion and overall vitality backed by testimonial figures. It promotes Miles Medical Co and a local apothecary offering the product.
Jerry A. Mathews will attend the German day celebration in Indianapolis on July 1. Frank Shellhouse provides a lecture Tuesday night at Englewood Christian church. Ladies of the G A Tt host social Wednesday night at Mrs. Wendell’s home 817 Indiana Ave. The missionary convention of the Churches of Christ continues Tuesday morning and afternoon at North Park Christian church. The St Joseph’s training school bazar was a success. A social Wednesday night at Mrs. T B Rassiter’s home 19% Rucktest by the women of the second section of the Ladies Aid Society of the College-age Baptial church. Commencement exercises of the Indianapolis School of Nursing Tuesday night at City Hospital assembly room. Graduates listed include Josephine Elizabeth Hunt Maud May Mendenhall Ming Sarah Gertrude Bowers Mabel Ruth Van Auker Edna Grace Philips Lise Luta Lucinda Records Bonita Helen Yoakam Susan Mayhem Kissel. The Oratorical Club Shortridge High adopted a new constitution and gained members. Shortridge senate received a picture of Robert Inger et al.
Railroad timetable fragment lists Cincinnati division departures for connections to Indianapolis Detroit Springfield and Chicago. Contains station offices, fare lines, and varying daily schedules with notes on daily and Sunday operations and multiple connections via Roachdale Crawfordsville Lafayette Danville and other hubs.
Fragmented timetable shows multiple lines from Indianapolis to towns like Logansport, Peru, Marion, Alexandria, Bluffton, Greenfield, and Richmond. Limited trains run on key routes with hourly service to Lafayette and connections via electric lines to major points. Details are inconsistent but reflect a broad regional rail schedule.
Chief of Police Metzger petitions for a venue change from Judge Free mont Alford in the assault case against Chint Metzger charged with assaulting prisoner Walter Evans. A Special Judge will be appointed within days.
OCR snippet shows irregular times and unclear entries with 9:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 em and 2200 pm, lacking context, names, places, or events.
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