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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1906
Page
1
A major quake blast left San Francisco in panic with aftershocks felt in Berkeley and Oakland. Buildings toppled and a woman died when a chimney crushed her. refugees swarm inland as restoration efforts begin with new building laws and aid from across the country. Looters target ruins while banks move toward reopening.
The high court rules it is legal to smoke and possess cigarettes for personal use and to ship them for smoking within the state. It reverses Lewis’s conviction and dismisses the broader challenge to the cigarette law, while Lowry’s case proceeds without a sustained conviction. The decision notes the statute targets limiting smoking but does not declare cigarettes contraband in all circumstances. Judge Gillett writes the opinion, with Montgomery filing a dissent.
A garbled notice lists victims and persons connected to a city incident with several misspellings and unclear attributions. It mentions General Greely, Catherine Grown, Jats Pies, and others, plus a corrected contribution total for San Francisco relief and a Baltimore insurance claim connected to a long event.
General Greely asks the War Department for 2500 additional troops for San Francisco service. Secretary Taft is expected to approve this afternoon. Greely argues the current force is inadequate and overworked, with death and attrition figures hinted at but not clearly stated.
Special to the Sun reports Andrew Carnegie speaking in Gambier on April day, with John J. McCook of New York and Kenyon figures including WF Peirce and Bishop Leonard. Carnegie was awarded LL D by Kenyon. An attempted mob near the college hall failed to reach Carnegie as he left toward Bishop Leonard's house.
Indianapolis patrons meet Friday night to hear why the city should grant higher telephone rates. Mayor Tookwalter and the Board of Public Works encourage the talk as opponents press for lower charges, citing local capital concerns and alleged mismanagement by the company.
San Francisco residents line up for bread as a broad cross section of society endures the city’s catastrophe. Notables Edward Martinez and Herman Whitaker wait with others, while stockyards deliver cattle and rail lines prioritize freight over passengers. A U.S. circuit court case seeks an injunction against Morand, Victor, and Stevenson in a complex stock and note fraud dispute involving the Lane Transfer Company.
The Renate Committee On post offices today decided to report in favor of confirming President's assistant secretary Barnes of New Jersey as postmaster of this city. He was reviewed after charges by Senator Tittmain related to his role in the forels Hle election of Minor Morris. The action passed on a party-line vote.
San Francisco April 26 Special to The Sam reports that about 100 fire department members were out of commission after a meeting of fire commissioners. Chief Lougherty said excluding dead and injured, these men are advised to remain separated and may rejoin soon. Three firemen are reported as killed.
William Spencer of the National Federation notes carpenters seek a 10 cent wage increase with May 1 as a turning point. A possible sympathetic strike by the Structural Trades alliance looms in support of painters and plasterers as employers face wage demands. Printers and painters threaten joint action, with talk of cooperative contracting and shared profits amid mounting tensions.
Wilkes Barre Pa April 4 The general scale committee of the miners decided to issue a call for a state convention at Scranton next Thursday Mitchat indicated a counter proposition to the opera tora would be sent to them at once and they would be asked to reply early so the convention might meet on their lines next Thursday.
The report states McCracken denied being Wryheeky and faced a police court appearance following his discharge from City hospital. Names mentioned include Thomas Fulbright Dee and Fulbright, with discharge noted as part of the proceedings. Senate action is referenced for a separate bill related to Mare Island navy yard employment. Noblesville Republican delegates in Indiana also reported.
Felany apr 24 designated by Gav. Hanty in his proclamation to observe Arbor day with city wide exercises and tree planting. Friday Oct 26 also set as Arbor day in the proclamation.
Testimony to a state senate committee by William Turner, a former city employee, showed city funds covered flowers from Eden park greenhouses to Garry Herrmann's residence and the Laughery club. Turner noted 2,50 plants went to the Laughery club and Herrmann had a share. Brown was removed as assistant postmaster after a government office inspection in Cincinnati.
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