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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1906

Page

2

Motorman Wade Arrested After Threatening Killings

John Wade a motorman from Indianapolis was arrested in Cincinnati after drawing a revolver and threatening to kill his former wife and her new husband Jackson. Officers rushed in, Wade was restrained and locked up at the Fourth district station after a quick confrontation.

Cincinnati John Wade Indianapolis Cincennati John ‘Wade Wade Inglanspolle Ullinois Jackson Imsianapolis Jsexwon Nowe Harry Wleth Flearly Jackson Klein Flat Fourth District Omcera Benzing Wahalon Ofcera

Canoeist Lost His Life in White River Tragedy

Woba J. Huber, 26, of 1601 N Ilincie, drowned after his canoe overturned on White River near Riverside Park. Unable to swim, he struggled in the water until rescuers arrived two hours later. Huber had worked for E C Atkins & Co as an assistant purchasing agent and planned a two week vacation ending Monday. He lived with his mother and sisters and left a brother in Chicago.

Woba J. Huber N. Ilincie At White River Eddington Noc Mr. Huber

Girls Defy Prayer Rule At City War Factory

Four girls from a Chicago plant reportedly refused to pray during designated hours, claiming noncompliance with wartime rules. The incident occurred at a local factory described as a city workplace under supervision of Scripps-Meliac Prean Advocation. Authorities report the matter is under review with potential disciplinary action.

Scripps-Meliac Prean Advociation Chicago Deen Ajschargen Whe Jim City Dace Factory

Judge Nixon Bet On Howell Defeat He Paid After Loss

In Americus Georgia on August 5 a city court judge named Nixon who supported Clark Howell lost the governor race to Hoke Smith. Report says Nixon had bet a broiled crow that Howell would win. after Howell’s defeat Nixon paid the bet. The event drew hundreds, with Nixon and Judge Panchat involved.

Howell derippe-McRay Arsen Americus Nixon Clark Howell Hoke Smith Agresa Jinige Panchat

Cannon on Ohio Stump in Campaign Tour

Washington reports Speaker Cannon will appear at least twice on the Stump in Ohio campaigning this year. One speech will be in Cincinnati for Longworth, another in Columbus to counter Democratic efforts against Taylor. Kaiser may come to the U S next year, per Dr. Schmidt, who cites a desire for a personal study of American life.

Cannon Ohio Sam Washington Sherwan Republican Congressional Committee Cincinnati Longworth Columbus L Taylor Kaiser Scrippa-McRine Frese Association Milwaukee Wic Germany William United States August von Schmidt Suitteart Wertenberg Alexico Congress of Geologists Prince Henry

Giant Leader Gets Back at Pulliam

Special to The Sea Pittsburg August 25 After reinstatement by National League President Pulliam John J McGraw says he expected the suspension to last through the Chicago and Pittsburgh series He accuses Pulliam of bias against Cincinnati and vows to push for full evidence from both sides over the Giants pennant race and management decisions

Pittsburg Pulliam John J. McGraw New York Chicago Cincinnati Giants Polat Johnstone Tom

City man linked to gambling ring with six arrests

Joseph Lux and five others were arrested on gambling charges. Uncle Steldon faces knife charge against James Barkley. Henry Bright his wife and 24 year old son were arrested at 26 Walnut Street. A celebratory event disrupted by assault led to more detentions. Howard Creede released after a mistaken accusation by Anna B. Willing. Irvington Improvement Club plans a Saturday meeting at the schoolhouse to discuss San Jose beer issue and land for a public park.

Henry Bright Walnutel Irvington Improvement Club San Jose

Tanksley Denies Startling Rumors in County Probe

Nellie Rainey not jailed but questioned by the county prosecutor Fletcher as part of a probe into the murder of schoolteacher Miss Sarah Schafer. Tanksley, arrested in Evansville for alleged abduction, denies involvement and pleads not guilty to adultery and wife desertion charges. authorities may present grand jury findings at the next term.

Nellie Rainey Bem Bedford Erhent Tankstey Evaville Heltonville Otiil Misa Sarah Echafer Misa Rainey Miss Schathr Oporta Evannysie Schafer Yesterdy Sun Smith Tanksley

Local church rally and social events listed for weekend

The Brickfordst M E church, Sunday school, Division and Arbor avenue hosts rally night services. Palmer W C T U to host an ice cream social for Ela Smith Settlement Fund. Rev A G B Phiputt returns to Centre Christian church pulpit Sunday morning with no night service. Wee Workers at Seventh Presbyterian plan a Saturday 3 PM lawn party. Holy Cross parish hosts a card party Friday Aug 21 in Assembly Hall. Rev J F Morris speaks on The Love of God and The Spirit of Invocation at Centre Reformed church. Dr Charles E Miller of Heidelberg Univ to speak at both services. Bam Small preaches Saturday night at Lexington Ave. Meeting discusses sale of intoxicating liquor. evangelist invites all men.

Brickfordst M. E Palmer W. C. T. U Division Ela Emith Settlement Fund Holy Cross Parish Assembly Hall Charles E. Miller Heidelberg University Centrittave. Reformed Church Bam Small Lexington-ave

Beyan at the Azores voyage halted at Fayal

New York dispatch reports Loyd Yner Princess Irene arrived at Fayal in the Azores aboard William J. Bryam returning home. Cablegram gives no reason for Fayal stop but suggests fuel or provisions may have caused the layover.

Beyan Azores Scrippe-MecRay Piven Anedation New York North Gereman Loyd Yner Irene William J. Bryam Fayal Soul

Springfield Court Dismisses Lynching Case Leaders

In Springfield Missouri on an August afternoon the court dismissed charges against leaders of a mob accused of lynching three Black individuals after an alleged assault and white woman incident. The judge reportedly tabled the case, with potential dismissal of all mob leaders.

Suey Springfield Jory Ross Galbraith Table Tuxton Adil Amsuutt

Rev Sam Small to Speak at Churches and Hall in Indianapolis

Sunday morning the Rev Sam Small will speak at the Worthahat Hapitat church. Sunday afternoon at 3 he addresses Success hall in West Indianapolis where citizens urge remonstrance against the liquor bust measure. Sunday night he leads revival at the gospel church corner Lexington avenue and Pisic street.

Sam Small Hapitat Success Hall Indianapolis Lexington-ave Pisic-st

Drowned man from Chicago at Michigan City bathing beach

Paul Vetter of Chicago drowned yesterday afternoon at the Michigan City bathing beach. He was part of an excursion party of students.

Ue Am Oem Michigan City Ind Paul Vetter Chicago Vetter Studenta

Splinter in Skull Endangers Romanian Boy at Park

Special to the Ame reports Seadur Mandel, 14, critically injured at Carr Park playground in St Louis after a swing seat struck him in the head. A splinter penetrated the skull near the eye to about a one and a half inch depth. He is a Romanian native who has lived in St Louis for three years.

ST. Louie Seadur Mandel Carr Park Roumania St Louis

Fanatic burns self in religious rite in California

Mrs. Josephine Lurt on Young, amid the Holy Religio movement in Southern California, set herself ablaze in a martyrdom attempt. She drank liqueur, poured accelerants on her clothing, lit a match, and cried out in pain before bystanders intervened and she was smothered.

Herippe Ban Bernardino Cal California Josephine Lurton Young Berhusabd

Four Men Sentenced in Petersburg Case

Peters burg Ind Aug 2 The Oakland criminals were sentenced by Judge Wilborn. The list includes Jem Crow with a sentence from two to fourteen years in Indiana.

Petersburg Ind Oakland

Payday in Camp Ends With Exodus at Fort Wayne

Soldiers at Fort Wayne receive pay from Major B H Ray as the paymaster. Troops, marching from the Bucket State area, show relief and renewed energy after the distribution of wages. The scene ends with plans to proceed toward Indianapolis.

Exodus Oscar M. Wagner Benjamin Har- Flepn Naegui Nestory Iinsas B. H. Ray States Army Alajor Ray Indianapolla

Troops Depart Ft Benjamin Harrison After Weekend Visit

The Indiana Oslon fraction company and Illinois troops at Ft Benjamin Harrison faced patrols and court martial threats after many soldiers left the post Friday night. Reveille at 5 34 a m and strict pass rules guided the exodus as bands were disbanded and the Sucker State regiment prepared to return home. The public is invited to view the post as construction progresses and soldiers reflect on their training.

Indiana Oslon Fraction Company Indiana Benjamin Harrison Jess Pass Passen Reveille Utholm Milla Thy Pinay Tig Benjamin Harelson Carter Illinois Cal Stuart Sucker Yasula United States Army

Accused Men Discharged By Public Safety Board

James Sanders and Frank Glean were discharged from the police force by the Board of Public Safety on a neglect of duty charge. They face potential criminal trials for allegedly accepting bribes while patrolling a colored saloon scene involving Perry Porter and Myrtia Knauss. Capt. Adolph Asch testified Sanders confessed after marked money was found. Glenn admitted no criminal ties and claimed he did not arrest due to Sanders. Sanders did not testify. his attorney prepared a defense plan.

James Sanders Frank Glean Board of Public Safety Tat Bandera Glenn Yorter Sanders Jenn Adollph Agch Santers Parer Asch Glenn Fnally Hat Sandera Caue Sandera Charles Pettjohn Somers Glvan

The Right Road on Chicago Great Western Line

Fragmentary OCR reads as a railway note for Chicago Great Western and several cities. Mentions equipment, fast time, and references to companies such as PEOPLE'S COAL AND CEMENT CO and Logadon Bros' Fuel. Details are unclear but indicate a transit and fuel services context with multiple city names.

Chicago Great Western Railway Twasa Chicexo BL Paul Minneapails Kansas Chiy Omaha This Inc Ry Behultz D. Py A Us Adamant Chiago J. BP Seeee People's Coal and Cement CO Logadon Bros

Public Works Seeks Bids for Indianapolis Sewer Project

The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis invites sealed proposals by 10 am on August 2 for several described public improvements. Bids cover local sewer construction along alleyways and WalnUt and Charlotta streets, with specifications, plans, and conditions on file in the Board office. A certified check of two and one half percent of the bid cost is required, minimum 100 dollars, to guarantee contract execution.

Department OF “Public, Works Indianapolis Jad LNB Board of Public Works Indiana Temple Avenue Tenth Pogues Thirteenth Street Tempie Avenue Temple Vende Eleventh Strat Eleventh Street Ana Eleventh Arrest Twelfth Street Twalfth Street Alno, & Branch Templa Avenue Thirteenth Streat Algo Acmain Tenth Street Elevent Street Alans Abraheh (Co Temple-avenue Temple Avenue Walnut Street Charlotys Street Eower Agnes Street Slant Street Charlotta Atree Cald Office of Ata’ Board of Public Works City OF Bnei Nees Ind Wana Joseph T. Elliott Preston C. Trusler Fred J. Mack Board of Public War Court House Indiananalia Ind Sutherland Avenue Poperty Carbine Mane Hornia An Pees Amt Cement Board of But ‘Os Gaid City Toseph T. Elliott Fran ’ Board of Public Works Locke Street Iey Blake Street Walnut Streets Hiawatha Street Colton Street Colton Alec G Coe Street Minerva Street Redman Street Preston C.trubler Mack Ty Board of Public Works Department OF Public Works Céke Ranm Nu Court Hayes Indiansapolis Fia Harry A. Carlon Bei Blanie Toms Sake Bagineri Dianapatis Angwat Marion County Ty”Anapolis Sald Bouid Tay Diana Hon of Public Works Indianapells Nde Joseph T. Elliott Preston ¢. Trisler Board of Park Commissioners Board of Publictor Hai Ayin Board Public Works Court Hots Inidiana Hank Tadianapolis Ie Prapent Board of Public Suomi Breston Cyrulsere Board of Public Oes Department OF Public P. Office of the Commissioners Tagianapolis Brazil Goa Aiack Alate Board of Park Aissioners Board of Park

Public Works Seeks Power Plant Contract Amid City Improvements

The notice details proposals for the power plant at City Hospital in Indianapolis, with bid opening set for August 3 1906. It requires sealed bids, bonds, and performance guarantees, plus evaluation of total cost, reliability, and fuel needs.

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Huber Serica Stolypin Joseph Lux Uncle Steldon James Barkley Lang Barrish Howard Creede Anna B. Willing New York St Creede Miss Schafer A. GB. Phiputt Centre Christian Church Seventh Presbyterian Church J. FF. Morris R. Gevententhst, Christian Church Uneeda Biscuit National Biscuit Cowpaky City Sucker Land Stara Boura Ae EB Street Indiana Avenue
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