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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1906

Page

2

Poison in bodies ties to alleged Chicago poisoner

Special to The Sun reports six exhumed Vreal family victims found with traces of poison. Detectives traced purchases to Herman Billek at a drugstore near Fifteenth Street and Paulina. Authorities say the Necronomancer bought drugs through prescription blanks, linking Billek to the case and suggesting the “health charm” potion given to Mrs Vreal shortly before her death.

Chicago Charma Uzral Billock

Pythian Sisters Complete School of Instruction

The school of Instruction of the Pythian Sisters met at the Grand hotel Tuesday in Indianapolis. Grand Uhier Laura Sinclair of Waterloo led the session with Past Grand Chief Dessie C. Hershey of Carmel and grand mistress of records Corn Hood of Ossian. Myrtle Temple No 7 illustrated ritual work at Merson’s hall.

Grand Hotel Laura Sinclair Waterloo Dessie C. Hershey Carmel Corn Hood Ossian Merson Hell Myrtle Temple Indianapolin

Woman shoots husband in quarrel near Footsdale

In Uniontown Pennsylvania on December 1 Antonio Brosilx, nine dollars? no. The article states a woman killed her husband after a quarrel. She claimed he rushed for the gun and she fired first. She was arrested.

Spreiat Uniontown Tonio Brosilx Footsdale Here

Hoosier Bash for Central Electric Railway President

Speculation swirls over January election for president of the Central Electric Railway Association with Indiana candidates favored. Named contenders include C. L. Henry of Indianapolis Cincinnati traction, C. D. Emmons of Fort Wayne Wabash Valley traction, and H. A. Nichols of Indiana Union Traction, succeeding Dayton's S. C. Springer.

Central Electric Railway Association Indiana C. L. Henry Indianapolis & Cincinnati ‘Traction Company C. D. Emmons Fort Wayne & Wabash Vatley ‘Tractign Company H.A. Nichols Betteras Indiana Union Traction Company S.C. Springer Dayton

Jerre Votaw On Trial For Manslaughter

Special to The Sus at Peru Indiana reports Jerre Votaw a mixed-blood Indian is on trial for manslaughter after allegedly knocking Henry Kiser unconscious in a Broadway saloon a year ago. A woman is said to have been involved in the case.

Jerre Votaw Peru Ind Henry Kiser Indhin Broadway

A Friends Advice Leads Nebraskan to Grape Nuts

A Nebraska man credits a friend's advice to eat Grape Nuts for restoring weak health after a spring fever left him unable to work with no appetite and nervousness. He lists failed medicines, skin issues, and gradual recovery as he ate the cereal daily, culminating in regained strength and health. Fortnum Co., Bat Creek, Mich., distributed the product with promotional copy.

Fortum Co Bats ‘Cresk Mich Wallville

Community notices of clubs and church events in Capital City

A list of social gatherings and meetings across multiple groups including B C O B E club dances at Propylaeum Sunaday night and Capital City Cipele ball Tuesday at 164 Washington St. Martha Washington club, Draners Willard W. T. Ui, Olga Mat Fifteenth and Innotnate meetings, and various church groups plan fairs, dinners, bazaars, and Christmas activities through December with details on times, locations, and hosts.

B.C. O. BE Propylaeum Capital City Cipele J. C Hall of Washington-st Martha Washington Club Winnie Willard W EB. A Kemp Olga Mat Wadies' Aid Society Second Presbyterian Church Georges H. Thomas Corps Women's Relief Corps Modhel's Hall Warren and Oliver-aven Home Presbyterian Church Abram W. Gray New York Taber Nacis Grace Prc-athedral Central-ave Ladies’ Aid Tuxedo Park Gillum's Hall Washington and Donnysts Women's Missionary Society of Home Joseph Pinckney Durhur Edward Vetsroot Puture C. G. Cameron Fred & Stearns J. C. Cox Mixa Lanna J. Stearns C. L Hastings

Cabinet Nominations Face Senate Deliberation Delays

Special to The Sam reports that President Roosevelt’s cabinet nominees Moody Bonaparte and Garfield face senate opposition and informal delays. Critics cite past reforms and Cortelyou fund questions while observers note lack of senatorial consultation and personal support. The nominations are expected to be confirmed eventually despite vigorous debate.

Washington United States Senate Congress Senate Afr Roosevelt Donaparte Chicago Bonaparte Moody Cortelyou Gaya

Spelling Reform Branded by Congress in Print Plan

Special to The Son from Washington reports that both House and Senate printing committees plan to curb simplified spelling championed by Roosevelt and Carnegie. Critics led by Champ Clark urge focus on policy, not spelling reform, while lawmakers push to preserve Webster standards in public documents.

Senate House Washington Roosevelt Andrew Carnegie House of Representatives Champ Clark Missouri Congress Committee On Printing Charles B. Landis Indiana Government Printing Office Senate Committee On Printing Platt New York

Fireman on the Monitor dies in New London

Rye Gene J. Lewby, once a fireman on the Monitor during the Civil War battle with the Merrimac, died at his New London home after years of rheumatism. He claimed to be the last survivor of the Bronster. illness worsened and he did not rally.

New London Conn J. Lewby Merrimac

Child Saved From Turpentine Bore Incident

George Prather of 427 E. Lou imlanakt, aged 4, ingested turpentine Monday. Dr. Hughes of the City dispensary was called and saved the child’s life.

Deane Turpentine George Prather E. Louimlanakt Turpentine Dr. Hughes

One Hundred Diamonds in Window for Sale

We have placed in our window one hundred diamonds for sale in rings brooches studs and earrings at very low prices. Every diamond is marked to plain figures. Buy before Christmas and inspect today. J P Mullally Diamond Importers Jewelry Movement Place.

Wulschner-Stewart

Rules Drafted by Commission Guide Kentucky Racing

Kentucky racing rules drafted by the state racing commission committee of Col E F Clay and former Mayor Charles F Granger. Chairman Jack China will call a meeting for next Tuesday to review the rules, with officials awaiting full commission action.

Kentucky Blue Grass Sap Lexington Dec State Racing Commission Col E. F. Clay Pati Charles F. Granger Louisville Peru Jack China Commission

Prohibitionists Convene in Indiana Discuss Party Practices

The State Conference of Prohibitionists opened at the Claypool hotel with the morning session listing speakers on anti liquor measures and party obstacles. Topics included “General Apathy,” “Stay-at-Home Voter,” “Using the Local Press,” and “County Chautauquas” among others led by figures from Vincennes to Indianapolis.

State Conference of Prohibitionists Indiana Claypool W. E. Hill Vinecennes Wiine Nappanes A. B. Kirkpatrick Kekomg We. Haynes Portland T. J. Shro¢e New Albany Eewin W. Ork Indianapolis C. E. Boston Pendleton J. Raymond Schmidt Mount Vernon Newlin Indianapolia C. M. Lemon J. Vayhinger Harteville Man Monticello “County Harry G. Hilh

Harris Refuses to Join Quarrel Over Storer Letters

Indianapolis minister A C Harris says he will not discuss the Storer letters or Roosevelt Sturee controversy. He asserts he is not angry, is practicing law, and intends to keep his counsel, declining further interview. The article notes references to Dr. Herdlicka, the Vienna embassy secretary, and a dispute over his removal.

Addion . Harris Indianapolis United States Anviria Morer Austria Mr. Harriy Dr. Verdliska Storer Harris Herdllakaived Cincinnati Cinc ¢Innati Herdifekaives Indiamapols Cincelanati

Boy to Be the Star at Boys Club Benefit

Master Karl Molt will head a Tuesday night program at the Boys Club Meridanat location to aid the Mothora club and fund the annual Christmas party. The bill lists music acts and readings by Daugherty Klate Robison brothers Sebold Vestal and others, with Molt billed as the star attraction.

Karl Molt Corneliat Mothora’ Club Boys’ Club Meridanat Maaisonnve Marion Orcheatra Charles Daugherty Reading Ralph Klate Holt Robinson Brothers Edgar Sebold Zold George Vestal Haipn Klate Henry Silver Olo Roy Burtsch Muasie Marion Orchestra

Diamond Adhered Theft at Gray Gribben & Co Jewelers

A garbled report claims a man posed as a prospective buyer at Gray, Gribben & Gray Jewelers, lifted a diamond from the counter, using a known trick described as an old ruse. The details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a daytime theft by a slick con artist.

Whlet Gray, Gribben & Gray Jotien

Husband and Wife in Clash With President Roosevelt

A Cincinnati couple, Bellamy Ator and Mrs. Storey, challenge President Roosevelt in a public interview and signed letter. They allege meddling in Catholic church policies and accuse the president of mismanaging the government, claiming his seven years in office have led to chaos and disobedience to Vatican policy. They insist Roosevelt pressured promotions in the Vatican and U.S. diplomacy.

Roosevelt Cincinnati Bellamy Ator¢t Storer Dol- Inmy France Vienna Mire Storey Ceal Dlemanda White House Vatican Traland

Camera in Romance lecture series opens in Indianapolis

Dr J XK Dixon lectured on The Homance of Photography before a small crowd at the German house Monday. He will continue daily at 3 p.m. and 3 p.m. Free tickets are available from Kodak dealers. The display features 100 enlargements, a notable exhibit. Thursday night’s talk is Photography, the Queen of Hobbies. Enlargements viewable daily this week from 29 Mm to 10 p.m.

J. XK. Dixon Dixon Kodak Indianapolis Tne Tura

Wage Increase Approved for Union Railway Conductors

Union Railway board of managers votes a four cent hour raise for conductors and brakemen effective immediately. Other wage petitions, including one from guards, are not to be acted on soon.

Board of Managers The Union Railway Company

Indicted Officers Bonded After Alleged Bribe Case

James Sanders and Frank Glenn, former patrolmen, were indicted and arrested on a bribery charge for taking money from Perry Porter, a saloon keeper. They were released on $100 bonds each signed by Michael Finn. The men allegedly acted to refrain from arrest after Porter was found with a white woman.

Indicanems Oy Grand Jury James Sanders Frank Glenn Perry Porter Michael Finn

Tenor Ellison Van Hausa Delights Munhall Audience

Ellison Van Hausa won praise as a tenor of notable ability while soloing for the People’s Concert entertainment at Celeb Munhall on Monday night. The program featured German selections performed with pianist accompaniment in a manner that showcased his vocal skill.

Ellison van Hausa Celeb Munhall

Miss Wisdom Jailed In Indictment Case

Dorothy Ella Wisdom pleaded guilty in Terre Haute Ind to fleeing with funds from persons she enrolled as members of a clandestine group. She was sentenced to ten days in the county jail after arranging to refund the money. Alleged victims in Rushville Charleston and LintonInd vow to continue prosecutions despite the sentence.

Terre Haute Ind Dorothy Ella Wisdom County Gall Wome Rushville Charleston Linton

Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton City Ticket Offices Time Cards

Time card notice for railroad schedules shows departure and arrival times between Cincinnati Indianapolis Dayton Toledo Springfield Decatur and Chicago. It lists multiple departures from early morning to late evening with connections to Detroit and Springfield division routes, including times at various ticket offices and stations.

Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton City Ticket Telephone Tri Diveeton Cincinsati Arriva Indianapolis STE Toledo Detroit Raones Mick Ha Colta Daiiy Exeet Sonny Oty North Tilinsis

Indianapolis Western Train Schedules Report

A historical timetable lists AUDA trains from Indianapolis to Crawfordsville via Lafayette and other routes. It notes first departures from Mooresville and Mars Townville area, hourly services until afternoon, night trains, and contact details for the railway offices at Terminal Building Main Street.

Crawfordsville Amit Lafayette Tenia Charforasville Sompaty Indianapolia Martingvilur Mooresville Bethany Park Marstinaville Ind New Indianapolis Western Avon Danville Jeava ¢ & Im Offce Newes Main Greenfield Knightstown Cambridge City Richmond Dayton Columbus Este Pan Old Mary

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