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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1906

Page

2

Mob Seizes Youth Hangs Him After Sheriff Firefight Near Delta Tex

A Black 17 year old, named George and known as Harding, was seized from a sheriff by a mob of about seven men near Delta Texas and hanged from a tree. The sheriff fired several times but did not hit anyone. Earlier the youth invaded a widow’s home but was repelled when the widow’s daughter struck him with a lamp. A Black man age about 15 was seized and struck. Father of five and a young woman were allegedly hurt in the incident. The event follows reports of a man fired two buckshot loads at a Black person. The Sertepe Ma Ras Preay Association is mentioned in connection with Oakwood Texas.

Sertepe-MaRas Preay Association Oakwood Tex Berit George Wemay Harding

Father Kills Man After Alleged Assault Near Delta Texas

In Delta Texas a farmer J A Eneland’s daughter allegedly assaulted prompted a posse to seize a Black man named Malate. The girl’s father arrived, ordered the crowd back, and fired both shotgun barrels killing Malate instantly. Local authorities reported the incident as a vigilante killing.

Gerippe-Smchae Press Association Delta Tex Apel Pelea J. A. Eneland Aslend

Robbery at Fletcher Noe Jewelry Store in City

A Tuesday night break in at Fletcher Noe Jewelry Store 100 N Timotast saw burglars enter via a transom. Jewelry and trinkets valued at about 300 dollars were stolen along with family plate from a nearby residence at 10N Pennsylvania St. An unoccupied upper room was entered during the crime.

Fletcher Noe Lewis C. Reese Pennsylvania-st

Gorky and Mme Andrelova to Speak in Chicago May 6

Chicago expects Maxim Gorky and Mme Andrelova the Russian ace traveler as his wife to visit on Sunday May 6. Arrangements are underway for a case meeting where Gorky is promised to appear as the principal speaker.

Berippe-McHac Press Association Chicago Maxim Gorky Mme. Andrelova Ace Trass Rupalan Gorky

Merchant Assassinated Near Dennison in Ottawa County

In Wubregon Michigan on April 25 Martin Bolden a local merchant in Dennison Ottawa county was shot dead while walking home from a store. The killer fled with about 0 and a gold watch from the victim as two bullets ended his life, leaving police to pursue the suspected murderer.

Vem Wubregon Mich Martin Bolden Dennison Ottawa County Bate Atora Targe Golden Dody

City News Scattered Misdeeds and Accidents Reported

Reports from City News recount a string of incidents including George Bell’s alleged liquor selling to minors, Mayor Bookwalter’s actions, and a knife attack involving Mrs. Anan Pearson and Mrs. Ella Hicky with multiple gashes. A rope-cutting defense and a broken watch crystal are noted. A timid burglary at Dr Earp’s home ends in flight, while M J Gleason recovers from skull fracture blamed on Robert Hall. Forgery confession links Fred Kruger, and Carrie Rens faces suspected arson work. Fire safety measures urged for Caleb Milla hall. A case of cruelty to a six year old by Nancy Henderson is charged, with imprisonment in a cellar alleged. The Indianapolis Macanchor plans a £75,000 home, while Michigan and Illinois seek lower fertilizer rates via the state railroad commission. Mary Petry reports John Younk choking her after a dispute over a calf. Younk’s arrest follows.

George Bell Bookwalter Anan Pearson Mra Ella Hicky Dr. & E Earp M. J. Gleason Mn Derrick Gleason Robert Hall Nobleaville Goastp Fred Kruger Carrie Rens Caleb Milla Nancy Henderson Indianapodla Macanerchor

Remarkable Longevity Woman Phoebe Redmond Dies at 106

Mrs Phoebe Redmond aged 106 died at 7 o'clock Wednesday morning at 12 West McCarty Street Indianapolis after a stroke of paralysis. A pioneer of Indiana she lived here since 1840s and traveled alone to Iowa recently. Funeral Friday afternoon at Twine with Undertaker William O Beck in charge.

Phoebé Redmond W. McCarty Redemond Hedmond Dearborn County Kentucky Lafayette Ind Indianapolis Iowa Birs Redmond William O. Beck

Mass Meeting Planned Over Telephone Rate Change in Indianapolis

Attorney Henry Aynan will appear before the Board of Public Works at a special 10 o'clock Thursday meeting to oppose the Indianapolis Telephone company rate hike for residences from 44 to 32 and for business lines from 0 to 4 a year. The session will focus on objections though a broad cry against the proposed increase has emerged from individuals and organizations including the Central Labor Union and the Republican party of the second ward. Attorney Spann advocates another public meeting to discuss the proposition.

Henry Aynan Board of Public Works Thursany ‘Mornany Indianapolis Telephone Company Central Labor Union Second Ward Spann

Two Men Perish in Fire at Cornelius Meadows Block

Bloomington dispatch reports a fatal blaze on West Kirkwood street destroying the Cornelius Meadows block. Two men died, a third reportedly missing, with two saloons on the ground floor and lodging on the second floor. The fire caused extensive damage estimated at 4,000 dollars and involved a colored man named Burl Sparks and a white man believed to be David Beekman.

Sam

Bailey candidate for auditor of state nomination

Marion Bailey of Liston Indiana announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for state auditor. He is described as a farmer and denker. The item also notes a London report on Russian policy and rising quotation rates in jewelry.

Bailey The Sun Liston Ind Marion Bailey

Donations to the San Francisco relief fund list many contributors

A long OCR fragment lists late contributions to a relief fund including Cataheeisersee oy Young Ladies' Bible rinses and various churches, unions, banks, and individuals. Names such as Indiana Trust Co, Fourth Presbyterian church, Capital National Bank, and A. S. Cornelius appear among donors, with many items described as cash or in-kind gifts from workers and associations across Indianapolis and surrounding areas.

San Francisco Relief Fund Cataheeisersee Oy Young Ladies’ Bible Rinses The Christian Church Homatens Wtswarth Burkhart Benjamin Gundelfinger Union Employes L. Strauss & Co Indiana Bessesreersnee South Calgary Union Asphalt Construction Co Herman E. Rinne R. J. Depew Irvington Mra B. Covert Albert Krill Irving Moss Crimans H. C. Bakemeyer Merchants’ Merc Metropolitan Baptist Ehere John B. Cromer Mo AL Downing Arthur Wolf James J. Disnetto Te. Whitehead H. Grith Ab Hwaon Muflera’ Union L. Hoover Cive Toployea St. O. Agm Noble O'Connor & Th Boc Board of “Trane Enoch Wae Man Andrew J. Wells L. H. Blanton Ead J. We Branbery William G. Welase American National Bank John Kech John Bent Amy H. Laymen M.A. Leach Indiana Natioral Bank Fourth Presbyterian Church C. ‘Neal James Hebert Templetan Red Milltewa -I'ethe Temployes Gam Garmaqt Mann Bropinson & Co University Heights University Heights Sunday Achod O. B. Martin Js. McCoy-Hawe Co. . “Htearor Empinyew Printential Inc Lee “Wertman Employes Columbum Conserve Co Fleming Martha Bkroyar Emily Brown Lizzie Spangier

Social and Personal Announcements From Fort Wayne

A crowded social notice reveals Mrs H EL Lucas visiting friends, trips to Crawfordsville and Vincennes, a Mexico bound trip for Mr Garrison, and multiple clubs and receptions. The Inter Nos club met with talks on fashion and industry while a double ring wedding at a local church featured Eleanor Tucker as maid of honor and Bertha Duck as matron of honor, with a garden reception following at the Spann home.

William Holton Mexico Garrison Inter Nos Club Davies Owen Oien Eleanor Tucker Mire Berkeley Witson Duck Mies Stargarer Lehmicke St. Paul Ethel Fletcher Germantown Miay Christine Hanckel Mies Anna Ssisnann Mieaes Jully Hareiaon Moore WO Dehoreh D. Moore Geary Alb l. Calvert Ceremanien Barks Boley Wilson Duck J. Ray ®Imond Lynn Caleb Newell Lodge Henry Spann Edward Jenner Milwaukee Morria Haines W. E. Sharpe Hugh Hanna Elizabeth Byers Jana Fish Mary Kurtz Florence Plum Marsic Hansen Logrin Mias ‘Tucker Mada Mrs. Duck Miss Harckel Miss Spann Miss Moore Muory Mr and Mies Thoma Spann Ty MW Delsvavest Benjamin Lewis Kohlman Econd Toul Panty Secre Kennington G. Baker N. Meridisnat Irma Jean Wouder Ernest Baker Ars Wendin Ind Gertrude Fusate Beganiss Palma Cas W. S. Stevenson Louis F Smith Misa Marie Jungelaus Edits Gapes St. Spray Violet Barbour

Energetic dairy farmer’s wife credits Grape-Nuts and Postum

An energized woman near New York describes doing dairy farm work, gardening, run an exchange business, and writing for papers after severe postnatal grief. She cites years of stomach cramps and bowel issues fixed by Grape-Nuts and Postum Coffee, noting renewed digestion and vitality.

N.Y Maile Postum Co Battle Crock Mth

Indianapolis raises relief fund for San Francisco disaster

Indianapolis residents and organizations contribute heavily to aid San Francisco earthquake victims. The relief committee reports total gifts surpassing 62,000 with school fund drives and extra performances planned. Donations include 500 from Elks and 5000 anticipated from Druids, plus substantial Red Cross drafts to national headquarters.

Elks Tudianapalis Brother Elks United Ancient Order of Druids Groves Indiana Post Office Indianapolis San Francisco Red Cross Society Noble C. Butler Society

Survivors Letters From San Francisco Describing Citentrophe

A letter from Grant Hoover in San Francisco tells his father Peery Isoaver of his safety after a citentrophe. Henry Espey, a doctor, writes of being unable to reach his wife and children in Reno. Clair Peek, Stanford student, is reported safe. Miss Ethel Duncan, near Stanford during the destruction, recounts survivor experiences at an improvised campus camp.

Grant Hoover San Francisco Peery Isoaver Kenwood Ave Henry Espey Welling Tives Reno Ney Clair Peek Studen Stanford University Ha Jaa Pon Jay Peck Alabamacat Ethel Dinican Startes J. G. Duncan New

Expected Death Letter From Mrs Crawford After Earthquake

Relatives of Mrs Warren Crawford report a letter written the day after the quake describing widespread damage. She recalls the house roof torn away, sleeping outdoors, three shocks that night, and years of waiting for the final quake. She mentions St James Park and fears leaving as all money is tied up in the stakes.

Warren Crawford Mittan Ban Jase Del St. James Park

Spring troubles cured by Heoda Garsaparilia

Pimples blotches and other spring ailments are claimed cured by Heoda Garsaparilia described as the most effective spring remedy. The advertisement markets a patent medicine with broad health claims, urging readers to try the product.

Heoda Garsaparilia

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