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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1906
Page
1
Dispatches from St. Petersburg report the czar ordering extra guards in Warsaw amid wholesale assassinations and fear of a mass Jewish massacre. Rumors of martial law circulate as authorities deny the measure and the Death for Death secret society vows vengeance on revolutionaries.
Patrick Shine and Edwart Long were fined 25 dollars plus costs after police charged them with selling liquor to minors at their WW Washington street saloons near Brush WR. The case followed the arrest of James Campbell, 15, who admitted obtaining beer at Lana's and was cited for drunkenness. Details show a 8 year old boy named Grant Wood testified to buying a bucket of beer from Shine, with Long denying the sale.
The Bureau of Manufactures responds to London claims that Englishmen are better dressed, denying Americans avoid London for clothing. It asserts that many Americans who can afford fashion order from London, but U S demand would outstrip any London supply if all who can afford it sought London tailoring.
Acting Postmaster General Hitchcock backs auto collection trial in Baltimore as the first city with a wagons contract ending. Two specially built automodels to replace four wagons for quicker mail collection, following a satisfactory rural test near Washington. A second test is planned next winter to confirm practicality.
Representatives of the Big Four and Indiana Southern railroads were in a hearing before the Indiana Railroad Commission on Tuesday to forge an agreement for transferring freight at Terre Haute. A coal blockade in the city weeks earlier prompted the inquiry.
A green jointed worm with yellow horn tips was sent to W. & Blatchlay on Tuesday in an inquiry about its species. Mr Blatchley identified it as a hickory horned dev il feeding on walnut and butternut foliage, noting it later becomes a Royal Walnut moth.
Republicans hoping for Charles E. Hughes to enter the race face disappointment after a cable from Hughes in Europe states he is not a candidate. The insurance investigation committee had speculated on his candidacy to lead the party out of its muddled situation.
The entra unions selected delegates for the State Federation of Labor gathering at Germania hall from September 25 to 27. Representatives include Anna Kirby of the Typographical View, Harry Friedman of the Agants' union, Everett W. McGinnis of the Typographical union, H. L. Simona of the Painters' union, and John Hughes of the Molders' union. Weather relief efforts and cooling prices are noted during the hot spell.
A New York report details a Dowery district slaying in which a bloody thumb print links to the killer. Annie Moore, 48, long associated with her brother in law James Moore, is found murdered in an attic bedroom at No 6 Breonda. James Moore is arrested on suspicion.
Tuesday the meat dealer Lawrence Nagvleinen on the city market said he would plead guilty to using sodium sulphite as a preservative on ground meat and pay the fine. The City Board of Public Health planned prosecution hoping for a conviction akin to a prior failed state board case.
Mrs Mahalla Max, 4, died after being struck by a passenger train near Troy while attempting to save Mrs Jane Whitman 70 who was in danger. Whitman sustained a dislocated shoulder in the incident.
Michael Kline was found with a wallet wound in the chest and thought to have shot himself after a brutal saloon fight Saturday night. Police questioned if it was self inflicted. four wounds were reported but he survived. Dr. Smith of Bellevue hospital says he is not in danger. He lives at 146 North Sustest Street and is reportedly out of work.
W E Cox has been declared duly nominated for the Third district seat after an executive session at the Grand hotel. W T Zenor, Cox’s opponent, claims the state central committee lacks authority to decide the contest and opposes any internal arbiter.
Moore confessed to police tremblingly after saying his wife was killed. Detectives found a large man’s bloody thumbprint on a shell near the corpse, aligning with Moore’s descriptions and discarding a manslaughter claim. No struggle evidence was found and investigators saved the print for proof.
Chester Mckee of Andeggon was arrested near Edinburg for hunting without a license and paid a total of 33.10 in fines and costs. John Mosier Wan was arrested near Martinsville for the same offense with fines and costs totaling 33.45.
Report from Winnipeg states Earl Grey the Canadian governor general suffered a painful Sunday night accident when an electric tramcar exploded near her, narrowly escaping injury. The blast scattered debris but officials say the injuries are not serious.
A man named Winterstein shot and fatally wounded Mrs. Larson and wounded Mrs. Bruhn in South Brooklyn after a love dispute. He then fired at a policeman, claiming he loved her and she would not obey him. The case follows a chaotic event with conflicting notices from local groups and a Bryan train departure scene.
Detectives induce George Coustan, a Black man who confessed to burglaries on North side, to the Ford home at 8 50 Tremont Ave. He obtained an overcoat owned by I C Reese of 119 N Pennaylvantarst. A aluminum fork was found. Another reveal of goods was anticipated at the Ford home but yielded no further items.
John W. Stebbens charged with conspiring with grain dealers and farmers to manipulate grain prices. Detectives say Stebbens bought grain at above the farmers’ asking price then sold to a grain dealer for a few cents less. While unloading, he collected payment and left, promising settlement after unloading.
Homer L. Coom, Marion county superintendent, plans to seek teachers institute input on phonetic spelling enabled by President Roosevelt. Prof. Franklin Hoyt may present on the topic before the group as Prof. Thomas C. Rialsdell directs the high school section. Institute sessions extend through Friday.
Philadelphia bankers gathered to discuss the estate of Frank Hump Hipple, late Real Estate Trust Co president, amid rumors of forged papers worth up to a million. About 60 banking leaders attended as the Trust Co faced liquidity pressures and closed its doors after failed pleas for funds.
The State Board of Health warns residents in Bjorke Martin Felton Pulaski and Monterey areas of Pulaski County of potential winter smallpox risk. Vaccination urged as protection against severe forms. few mild cases and no deaths. Dr Hurty notes typhoid decline in several counties with many mild cases.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Church of Christ in Lincoln while conversion to a Catholic cathedral was underway. Father Agius and Bishop Bonacum warned of threats. insurance covered $150.00. Also, Joseph Lux pleaded guilty to running a gambling house as police raided his saloon on WE Market, fining him and five others.
A Western Cold Btorags representative faced police court over alleged smoke ordinance violations. The record notes a fine of 10 dollars and costs with two complaints cited, though details include unclear recommendations from teens.
Thomas Taggart, national Democratic committee chair, backs William Jennings Bryan while Indiana delegates rally for him. New York hosts Bryan reception with Acting Mayor McGowan, Governor Folk, and other officials as Bryan plans to address Madison Square Garden then a public event.
Washington awaits W J Bryan as five groups press to arrange a reception after quarantine. Tammany Hall, the Commercial Travelers, and Bryanite factions from Missouri and Nebraska contend for favors, prompting officials to seek a harmonized approach before granting any special leave.
Judge Als tom B Parker Democratic presidential candidate arrived in St Paul for an address to the American Bar Association. Parker refused to discuss politics, saying the 1908 campaign was taboo and he knew nothing about Bryan or national party matters. In Bluefield West Virginia an avalanche killed W J Lynch and injured James Underwood and two others.
Watton Fons, escaped convict from Michigan City penitentiary, was caught in Sorento last night in the act of blowing up a bank. Burglar tools were found on him and he was brought to Litchfield.
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