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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1906

Page

2

Decisive Fight Expected Soon in Cuba Conflict

In Havana Aug a clash is anticipated as insurgent Gen Pino Guerra advances toward Pinar del Rio to confront royal troops. His main force reportedly moves toward Guinea as loyalists prepare. The insurgents suffered a heavy defeat near Camp Florida after a two hour battle with many dead and wounded.

Berippe-Mollne Prean Association Havana Cuba A Crisia Pino Guerra Pinar del Rio Guinea Florida

Erie 15 Prosperous: Erie railroad reports strong year

The Erie railroad's preliminary statement for the year ended June 30, 1903 shows gross earnings over $40.0 million, up $7.5 million from the prior year, and net increase of $1.3 million. Expenditures rose mainly in maintenance and rehabilitation, funding roadway and equipment improvements to cut transportation costs and boost future business.

Sun New York Erie Railroad Inéreaaea Conpany

Suffocated by gas at Kenosha home

Kenneth Wis August report states William R. Cheever died from gas escaping a bathroom center at his Kenosha home. His wife, in the game room, was overcome but later regained consciousness as rescuers found the scene and worked to revive her.

Kenosha Wis William R. Cheever

Persimmon Brigade to Hold Annual Reunion

The Persimmon Brigade, survivors of the Civil War unit, will meet September 1 at the G A R hall on Maryland street. A night camp fire is planned and friends are invited to attend and welcome members. J. Bruce, secretary of the association, presides.

Persimmon Brigade G. A Maryland St Uma J. Ruceags Big Fletcherave o#nocia | thon Brehany Park Lenapolis Angreinaving Rapid Transit Company Ontucky Dar Werdnesday Kentucky Ragardiess Gus Darbau Beere Kentucky Fox Hunting Club Indiana Teretarial Butlatne Crall C.F & EA Indianapoli F. D. Norviel Indianipalle Wheeler Palle Napelie

Salvation Army to Hold Fall Campaign Meetings

Bram Captain dunn Atking of the Salvation Army begins a series of meetings at Army Hall 432 W Washington St. The events mark the start of the army's fall and winter campaign continuing through the season.

Bram Capt Dunn Atking The Salvation Army Army Hall Washington St Wrk Army

Political nominations and remarks sweep several towns

In Linton Republicans nominate Charles Henderson for judge and Welter Woode for prosecutor in the Fourteenth circuit. Mrazil Senator Hemenway spoke to Republicans here on tariffs with State Chairman Goodrich and others present. Plymouth Democratic Con veation named F. Shively for Congress and sent a telegram to W. Bryan. Terre Haute Democrat Claude G. Bowers named for Fifth district Congress, calls tariff review and corporate evil elimination.

Linton Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Charles Henderson Bloomfeld Welter Woode Sullivan Mrazil Hemenway Tariff Goodrich U. S Koxt Ing J. C. Biliheimer Plymouth F. Shively South Bend Congress W. A. Bryan Terre Khaute Claude G. Bowers

Richmond Social Event To Unite Leeds And Smiths

Rudolph G. Leeds heir to a New York multimillionaire fortune will wed Florence Smith in a grand Richmond ceremony at Reid Memorial United Presbyterian Church next Wednesday evening. The couple’s reception follows at the bride’s parents’ home. Leeds recently acquired and outfitted the Mornings Palladium, transforming it into a premier Indiana newspaper plant.

Richmond Ind Aus Rudolph G. Leeds William B.leeds New York Rock Island Florence Smith Philip W. Smith Reid Memorial United Presbyterian Church Leeds Indiananotis

Epilogue of Bryan New York Speech Topics on Policy

The fragment outlines Bryan's discourse on national policy including anti colonialism, Philippines, tax reform, navy use, senate reform, labor, arbitration, municipal ownership, railroads, postal service, socialism, money standards, and the money question. It highlights opposition to imperialism, calls for constitutional amendments, and critiques of corporate influence and government overreach.

Philippines Phillippines Conpfress United States TNE Senate The Wate Jumes Rena Snonga Bryan Democratic Party Nebraska Statesman

Great Ovation for W. J. Bryan at Madison Square Garden

Large Madison Square Garden crowd cheers as William Jennings Bryan arrives for a Democratic rally. He defends government ownership of railroads, calls for destruction of trusts, and urges a peace arbitration treaty with Britain, amid mixed reactions from conservatives. Bryan tears up during welcome, while Hearst appears amid crowds and political figures from New York and Connecticut.

Bryan Madison Square Garden Mr.Dryan Tom L. Johnson Bryan Rowe Ms. Bryan Alda New England New Haven Necticut New York West Connecticut

Samland A Patriotic March At Grand Theatre

A new patriotic march song Samland by Louis Jones and Sophus Jorgensen will be produced by AL Feld company at Hurtig Seaman's theater in New York and sung in Louisville. J P Moore rehearses the song and will appear as the troupe departs for Louisville. The piece celebrates Uncle Sam and Americanism with Willie Weekstein piano encore performances at the Grand this week.

Renghen Lontaville Samland Uncle Sam United Sates Willie Wekstein

Two Lunatics Escape From Central Hospital

Joseph Adams twenty one escaped from Central Hospital for the Insane Thursday night and remains missing. Authorities believe he may head for his father Joseph Adams’s home at 3659 Pennsylvania Ave. James Norman, another inmate, also escaped around the same time. Norman, a locksmith, is thought to have opened his room door with a tool before vanishing, possibly headed toward Morgan County.

Joseph Adams Central Hospital Nias Pennsylvania James Norman Norman Morgan County

Burned by Gasoline at Jeffersonville Plant

Special to The Sun reports Melvin Richey, an engineer at a cannon factory, was burned by a gasoline accident. Details are limited due to the damaged text.

Jeffersonville Inn Melvin Richey Canon Swho Tesoune Soa Rete Ae

Social whirl around Indianapolis society spotlight

Ming Jeanie Sweet of Murtideville will spend fall and winter in Indianapolis. Many social visits unfold as guests travel from Columbus Bellefontaine and Marion to partake in dinners dances and house parties. Notable events include Langley-Hunter wedding attendance in Irvington and preparations for European travel by Miss Vera Verburg.

Ming Jeanie Sweet Murtideville Indianapolis

Ousted the Mayor at New Albany Impeachment Shakeup

In New Albany Indiana on August 31 the city council impeached Mayor W M Grose and removed members of the Board of Public Works John Tegart and Charles W Pouteh. Adam Helmberger, city controller, was also removed. Eugen Brisby, city clerk, then appointed mayor and Dr R S Rutherford, Joan McDonald and Charles A Kepler joined the Board of Works. The action followed a council investigation into alleged misconduct related to a long standing compensation system.

Scripps-McRae New Albany Ind Wim Y. Grose John Tegart Charles W. Pouteh Oms Adam Helmberger Graat Eugen Brispy Ciev Ine Brisby R. 8. Rutherford Joan & McDonald Charles A. Kepler Bos of Works Conel Severas

Dr. William I. Stark Funeral Notice

The funeral of Dr. William I. Stark will be held Saturday afternoon at 9 o'clock from Frank Blinehard Undertaking Establishment in Onia and Delawarente. Burial will follow at Croan Hill Cemetery.

William I. Stark Frank Blinehard Onia Delawarente Croan Hill Cemetery

Pierce Quits Campy After Knife Wounds To Throat

Eugene Pierce a quartermaster sergeant in Company H of the Second Illinois National Guard, hospitalized since last Saturday night after two knife wounds to the throat, traveled to Chicago with his wife. Chaplain George Dice of the Yyracventh ipfintey will lead services at the MG tent Sunday, with Chaplain Hunter and Mr. Pauley assisting. The Twenty-seventh Infantry provided music. A lecture with optical views will follow. The troop transfer and inspections were conducted by Gen. Carter and Captain Berry, with paymaster Beecher B. Ray listed.

Oscar M. Avagner Eugene Pierce Ilinois National Guards Chicago Priday George D.ice Yyracventh Ipfintey Hunter Twanty-elanth Pauley M.C Tweney-seventh Infantry Wil Priddy Benjamin Flathead Paseéd Masnos Carter Bat Anton Gillery Cant L. G. Berry Signal and Bigital Corps Beecher B. Ray United States Army

Resignation Accepted at Trinity Congregational Meeting

The resignation of Reverend W. Shaw, pastor of Trinity Congregational Church, was formally accepted at a Thursday night meeting. He will deliver a farewell sermon next Monday and announce his future plans, possibly as national secretary of an anti Sarite organization in Chicago.

Ww. Shaw Trinity Commrogy Shaw The Antisareite Vengue 21 Church Chicago

Poisoned farmer prompts Covington inquiry

A Covington Indiana farmer reportedly ingested poison amid unclear circumstances, with local authorities and family detailing possible factors around the incident. Scrambled OCR text limits clarity, but the report centers on a fatal or near fatal poisoning case involving a well-to-do farmer and surrounding tension.

Covington Ind Clem

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