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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1906
Page
3
An OCR fragment references items like sandkerchiefs suspenders hosiery caps and canes with a note of a sale or event tonight suggesting a local shop advertisement. The text is incomplete but indicates a retail promotion for clothing and accessories.
James Broden, vice-president of the prevent Creosoting company, died Sunday morning in Mobile while returning from business. He had planned to spend holidays in Colorado Springs with his wife who is there for her health. Broden, about 54, had long service in wholesale grocers and was active in Knights of Columbus. His body was to be transported to his home city for burial, with flags and local officials ready to participate.
The Third Christian church reports 110 new members from a vibrant revival. Services at Sunday filled the church to capacity, pastor Rev. Newnam stating meetings are just begun. Committees were formed to study a new location and larger facilities.
New York December 21 reports large contracts for equipment of a massive Japanese steel works to be built on Mori Island. Three Japanese firms, with offices in the United States, are handling the contracts for American manufacturers. The plant is proposed to cost about 19 million dollars.
Anderson Indiana December 4 Mrs A Henderson aged 90 died yesterday from nervous prostration. She was well known in club circles in Indiana.
Special to The Sun Bakersfield Col Dec 21 Bo Hicks a miner who was trapped by a cave at the Edison mine was rescued after 19 days. He cried with joy upon removal and credited God with sustaining him. Hicks thanked all who helped and said he plans to pray from now on. A theatrical offer of 7000 a week was discussed but not decided.
Myra Freese, sentenced to life in Shetby county on November 1, 1901, for the murder of William Cray, has been pardoned by Governor J Frank Stanley and will likely be released from the women's prison Monday. The pardon, recommended months ago by the Board of Pardons, follows testimony about Cray's assault on Freese. Freese allegedly fired at Cray after being ordered to shoot him at a stone quarry, resulting in Cray’s instant death.
New Castle Indiana December 4 The contract for the foundation of the Maxwell Briscoe automobile plant was let Saturday night to Gubbins Garvey a local firm The bid was for about 1200 yards of concrete and the local firm won over two larger bidders from other cities Work to start immediately with a 30 day completion deadline.
A Sunday train collision near Finderiin ND involving a passenger and freight train left nine dead and thirty five injured. A fire swept cars as wreckage toppled into an embankment. Engineers and crew faced peril amid tangled box cars and smoke as passengers tried to escape.
The Pennsylvania Railroad invites bids for a Park car contract in Philadelphia. The plan aims to place a total shin contract and add nearly 80,900 freight cars of various types within the last two years. Community rail service has decreased, despite higher daily mileage in 1905 compared to 1904.
Hubert Thiege a 12 year old newsboy supported by a widowed mother and brothers was shot while delivering papers. David Schnell a grain dealer fired, after stopping Thiege, two shots struck the boy near the heart and he collapsed at the pavement. Police quoted witnesses and Thiege told the county hospital the sequence before dying or surviving.
Oscar F. Westman aged 24 from Nexmaner and Joan Stashe aged 21 from Kewaunee died after breaking through ice while skating in Ebuanarba Michigan. A third body, Blaxhe nay, was recovered later as rescue crews searched the waters near the Wells office of the T Twphenson company.
Prof Omori, renowned Japanese scientist, installed a device at Berkeley California and recorded a violent earthquake lasting about one and a half minutes at a distance near five miles. A celery vesch for the nerves.
In Lakewood on December 24 a dying girl Theodosia Disbrew aged around 12 told her father she had made slippers for him to wear on Christmas. She asked him to wear them now and hoped to see Christmas. Doctors say she is not far from death as war over the era of Santa looms.
The fragmentary text reports a 72 year old woman, identified as Mre Jane GML, found dead by her grandson and another family member in morning light. It mentions an Irish native background, unknown location, and mentions relatives including two railroad men. The garbled text references a son J. O Gi and a person named Winel Hisense. The exact cause and full details remain unclear due to the damaged source.
Henry Magan was attacked with a knife early Monday near Military Park as he walked home from work. A passerby streetcar crew intervened, aiding the victim and helping police pursue the fleeing assailant toward Greeny and Dugan's home. Dugan, wounded but conscious, suspects the stranger intended to rob him.
Special memorial services for Bishop C C McCabe were conducted at multiple city churches on Sunday. The Roberts Park M E Church hosted the principal service with Bishop John H Vincent delivering the sermon. A choral tribute accompanied the ceremony while fellow workers Bishop Vincent and Bishop McCabe were honored in sermons by Rev H H Clippinger and others.
The Indiana Reform School for Girls and Woman's Prison held Christmas services in its new chapel with Rev Joshua Branafield officiating. A program featured music by a band and orchestra and Christmas songs by a choir of girls from the institution. About 270 girls attended in the chapel, all dressed in festive attire.
Mystery cleared by arrival of Bertoon-WeRar Peese Anaocintion in New York. Mary Ida May Miller Kurtin, Philadelphia heiress, and her husband Dr Rolando Kuete travel from Queenstown aboard the steamer to meet family. she asserts independence via written marriage agreements rather than clergy. Father James Miller died leaving two thirds of an estate yielding about 6109 annually. The couple plan to stay in New York a few days before returning to Philadelphia to pursue accounting of the estate.
The Civil Service Commission seeks eligibles for certification in the Interstate Commerce Commission with a $100 annual salary plus traveling expenses. Tests include stenography at 156 words per minute and two minutes dictation, with transcription possible in longhand or typewriting. Applicants must be 18 or older, citizens of the United States, and apply to the secretary of the sixth civil service district or the nearby secretary at the post office.
The Flanner Guild plans a Christmas tree event for poor children with a 4 to 6 30 program run by the Women’s Home Mrs Monary Society. The guild aims to educate as well as feed the children a meal and present a program.
The funeral for George M. Watson of Falmouth was held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the family home 8 Irvington Ave. Watson directed the proprietary medicine department at A. Klefer Drug Co. Survived by widow and a six year old son.
Investigation into the Thanksgiving Day rear end collision near Lawyers, Virginia, assigns blame to Rangoon station operator A. C. Mattox for failing to hold the block and provide proper time information. The report cites three company rules breached and notes Mattox’s failure to obtain or relay essential data before clearing the block, while confirming automatic braking worked for the other sections.
An old advertisement promotes Quaker Herb Remedies at Weber's Drug Store. It touts relief for rheumatism catarrh stomach liver and kidney troubles and worm infestations. Demonstrations are offered with cautious pricing and mail order options including 1.08 per bottle and 2.80 for two bottles.
The Interstate Commerce Committee will hold hearings in New York to probe the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific agreement. The American Association for the Advancement of Defence starts its annual meeting in New York City and runs through the week. A boxing bout between James Tritt and William Fitzgerald is scheduled in San Francisco on Friday.
A burst of holiday events fills Indianapolis with dances, cantatas, and church services. Christmas Eve programs at First Church and Sixth Presbyterian feature cantatas, toy makers, and candies for children while other halls host dances, tree ceremonies, and charitable drives. Community groups, lodges, and unions announce officers and upcoming social activities as organizers seek chairs and donations.
Four year old Forrest Paxton wandered barefoot through alleys and railroad yards in cold weather seeking Santa Claus. A night watchman found him near the Premier New York company plant and brought him home. Dr. Meek treated him for exposure while officials searched for his home, where he slept later with William Neutricht at an all night restaurant.
A city observes rising rents and flooding demand for flats as cottages empty in winter. Double houses trend, offering water, heat, and light included, attracting tenants seeking balanced space. Real estate leaders note seasonal shifts and potential future rent gains as migration from cottage to flat continues.
The Compeer Clear company distributed Christmas turkeys to its 16 employees. Each turkey carried a card noting the company’s goodwill and resilience in tough times.
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