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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1906
Page
2
A Brooklyn Rapid Transit car riot at Kensington injured a passenger and led to multiple arrests. Siegfried Guggenheim refused the extra fare, sparking clashes with police, conductors, and riders on a seven car train. Vehicles were wrecked as crowds fought, with officers restoring order after chaos.
Clarence Ogle was arrested in Noblesville for killing fish in White River with dynamite. Warrants were issued for Gua Cook John Achenbach Lee Achenbach and Jacob Gerber. They allegedly used a dipnet to catch fish near Cleero tee. John Achenbach lives at Cleers and a justice of the peace is named.
Special to The Sum Aunsbelaer Ind Aug. ti Milroy ave a historic street in this city will be renamed by the city council to Milroy avenue in honor of R H Milroy The avenue was named years ago for Alfred McCoy and his son Thomas J McCoy ex banker now in prison or indicted on embezzlement charges The name change follows public sentiment against the McCoys after the bank failure
A Nat ional Reform association session at Winona Lake features Rev T P Stevenson speaking on Christian principles of civil government and a lecture by John G Wooley urging a clean vote. Dr Robert W Rogers delivers a 15th lecture to growing crowds at the Bible pavilion on Old Testament topics and ancient peoples.
Christian L. Kruger and James F. Quigley, former Democratic chiefs of the Indianapolis police, appeared at the police station Wednesday to accept patrolman ranks. Appointed by the Board of Public Safety, both will serve in plain clothes detective duty after resigning under prior administrations.
Police in Atlanta search for a negro man who, this morning, attempted to assault Mrs. Richard Hembree of West Lake. The incident occurred in the city as officers investigate the attack and seek witnesses or clues.
Denver, Aug 16. Dr Frank Waxhall advertises payment of his wifes bridge whist debts. He says there has been no quarrel with his wife and cites protection against investors who prey on women. He warns that dabbling in stocks lures society women and harms many bridge whist players.
A small blaze in the Ayres store building at Washington and Moranzas Street triggered automatic sprinklers and limited damage to the third floor. The fire affected ready-to-wear garments and caused heavy smoke and water damage but the total loss is not yet estimated. Fire officials noted the building remained fireproof and the origin may have been caused by mice and matches.
MEMPHIS Aug. 13 The Republican congressional convention of the Tenth district urged Theodore Roosevelt to run again for President in 1908. Henry B. Anderson was nominated for Congress.
Special to The San Ben jamin, an elderly somnambulist, wandered around his grandmother Mrs. George Torps home in New Albany Ind. and plunged down a stairway fourteen feet. He is seriously injured.
Baltimore man lauds a nascent remedy from Austrian dispensary for hay fever relief after two years of distress. He claims complete cure and urges others to request literature and information by mail.
Ant. 15 Henry Watterson urges Democrats in Kentucky to restore old party ideals and denounces the primary as a money driven trap. He asks to call it off to protect the poor and warns Republicans have driven the party toward folly and loss of state chances.
Wilson Wells of Capitol Avenue recalls riding on the first Indianapolis railway train carrying Indiana troops to Beinburg during the Mexican war era. A longtime ice dealer, Wells 92, remains hale and active, proud of his citizenship and the city’s vast changes over his years of residence. He describes early steam era hardships and the value of a pocketbook, not trusting trusts, while cherishing a quiet family life with wife, two sons and three daughters.
The Board of Public Safety did not sustain charges against Patrolman Green Hagerman. It reprimanded him for not answering questions properly in line of duty, emphasizing that courtesy to superior officers must be shown at all times.
A late afternoon storm in Evansville Ind caused about 100000 in property damage. Streets flooded cellars flooded the street car powerhouse lacked power for two hours. Lightning struck the building causing minor damage and railroads reported washouts along approaches to the city.
Gen. Carter bans pistols in Indianapolis for enlisted men and orders arrest of off-duty gun carriers. Promotions in Indiana National Guard officers and reassignments are announced as August maneuvers proceed. Names include Maj. Gen. W. J. McKee, Col. Henry B. Smith, Capt. James A. Ryan, and Lt. Clarence Jones among others. A disastrous training clash at Baker's Bridge ends with Col. Pitcher’s success. A soldiers day and Governor Henry's visit set for Fort Benjamin Harrison amid drills and reviews for Indiana troops.
A feud between the Rio Deras and Arnette on one side and the Quilets on the other last night left Arnett, a Hendricks farmer, dead and Clay Guillet of Middleform fatally wounded. John Gullet and Leander Riamery were lightly hurt. The incident appears to be the fiercest clash in local tensions and ends with a grim toll.
Mrs CH Oler hosted a children's party for Martha Oler’s twelfth birthday at her College Avenue home. Twelve guests played games and enjoyed afternoon refreshments. The table display featured lilies and yellow daisies, with butterfly favors, a photograph of Miss Barthy, and the boys received miniature bows and arrows. Charles A Beckhay returned from Ohio to visit his parents Dr and Mrs C M Beck.
A patient endured a two year outbreak of an itchy skin eruption. A doctor prescribed medicine, curing the condition at a cost of only $1.25. The report notes significant relief and the inexpensive treatment.
Claude N Johnson of Walout Kansas writes of two years of itching eruptions and skin spots cured by Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills after reading a Cuticura booklet. He reports relief from the first use and full recovery after using several products. Publication requested.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a dubious cure called Resolvent Pills and a strapped health claim. It hints at pitying “Itch Itch Tch” and appears to be an old medical advertisement or sensational remedy blurb with unclear details.
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