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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1906

Page

2

Tremont Hunt Ailing With Smallpox Delays Wedding

Tremont Hunt of 2312 N Senate Ave developed smallpox and was detained at a hospital. He says the illness disrupted his wedding planned days earlier, after a circus performer he was engaged to marry left for Mexico weeks ago and he began the journey home to Indianapolis to wed. On arrival his case was described as serious.

Tremont Hunt Senate Ave Dle Hunt Mexico Indianapolis

Feigned Death Save After Husband's Double Tragedy

In Hew York a woman named Mrs Lillian O Rourke survived a Christmas night attack by her husband John J O Rourke who shot her twice then killed himself. She feigned death for 30 minutes to fool him as he stood over her with a revolver and he then fired, taking his own life.

Berlype-McHee Preex Association York Dee Lillian O'Rourke Thin City John J. O'Rourke Wifn

600 Bags of Candy at Miss Christmas Day Cantata

The cantata Miss Christmas Day at Edwin May ME church Tuesday evening drew a large crowd. John Green earned special commendation for directing the cantata. Nellie Genders played Miss Christ man Day and delivered a pleasing performance. J L F Steaz on behalf of Sunday school friends gave Miss Jean Wilmington a music cabinet. About 600 bags of candy were handed out and 150 bags sent to absent members.

John Green Nellie Genders Christman J. L. F. Steaz Jean Wilmington

Merry Christmas and Other Sketches in Verne by Burton

A Penn Publishing holiday booklet by Henry K. Burton features clever rhymes tied to the Republican central committee in Indians. Promoters expect a larger future volume of verses, viewing the forerunner as a promising sample of Burton’s work.

Penn Publishing Company Henry K. Burton Republican Central Will Burge

Twenty Killed in Race Riots in Mississippi Towns

Riots flare as two white conductors are killed by Black passengers on Mobile & Ohio trains. Troops guard Wahalak and Scooba Kemper county amid fears of fresh outbreaks. Governor Vardaman calls militia. arrests made of two alleged slayers. armed Black camps reported near Wahalak.

Scrippa-MeMize Press Association Meridian Migs Itaea Wahalak Scaoba Kemper County Wahaluk Scooba Wabalek Vardaman Mertaten Macon Columbus

Fatal Shooting In Ninth Cavalry At Fort Sheridan

Preparations were rushed for an early trial of Beryl Griffith, a Troop T soldier accused of killing Corporal Williams. The suspect, a black trooper, reportedly fought another trooper over a woman at Fort Sheridan. The fatal shooting was witnessed by members of four Ninth Cavalry troops just as they were about to start the holiday feast.

Dupepsticture Efcrwama Chicago Beryl Griffith Willams Ft. Sheridan Ninth Cavalry

Christmas Tragedies Ring Throughout Cities

A batch of holiday mishaps reports several deaths and injuries. Miss Ella Scul flow burned playing Santa in Milwaukee. Charles Sedlak accidentally shot his sweetheart in Chicago. Mia Stephen Harben shot thigh in Evanston while handling a Christmas rifle. Henry Siebele, 16, fatally shot his stepfather in Cincinnati after threats to kill his mother. Timothy Unrios collapsed and died dancing in New York. Harl Melrose and Caraion Staley drowned skating in Grayville. Samuel West, 14, struck by auto in Washington D C. Marto Ford burned and died in Atlanta. Tyrana Freeman killed by accidental shooting near a Christmas tree.

Milwaukee Wis Ella Sculflow Chicago Charles Sedlak Mary Beregile Evanston Mia Stephen Har Ben Cincinnati Henry Siebele Ly Woyneyi Henry Bringer New York Timothy Unrios Grayville Harl Melrose Caraion Staley Bone Pasa Creek Washington D. C Joseph Laster Samuel West Atlanta Gan-Marto Ford Sted Burns FS. Larrimore Tyrana RL Freeman

Scandal Extends Clear to Russia In De Raylan Case

Chicago dispatch reports an international mystery surrounding Nicholas De Raylan. Ambassador Baron Rosen plans public statements linking czarist agents to the case. The probe involves Baron Schilppenbach, consul in Chicago, and the em bassy in Washington as investigators widen the inquiry.

Serinps-McRine Press Association Chicago Little Nicholas de Raylan Phoenix Ariz Czar Nicholas St. Petersburg Washington Czar Baron Rosen United States de Huylan Baron Schilppenbach Russia Baron Schippenbach Baron Rosen Hach

Woman wakes on death slab after apparent suicide attempt

Mrs Auyter Garrmann, 64, of Chicago, lay declared dead by two doctors after swallowing carbolic acid. She awoke on the undertaker’s slab minutes before burial, scolding officials and insisting she was alive while the undertaker prepared for embalming. Police were alerted as she dressed and prepared to leave for home.

Rerippe-McRae Preas Association Chicago Auyter Gurmann Gardmann Woo Nat Jain

Aided Army Work By City Clergy And Volunteers

Meridjanestan Methodist church members Meyer Charlen A Rookwalter and Rev Joshua Stansfield with 1100 baskets of food distributed to destitute families at the Salvation Army room on Meridjan Street. Vice President Charles W Fairbanks telegram praised the effort as Mayor Hookwalter helped hand out baskets ensuring meals for five people per basket.

Meyer Charlen A. Rookwalter Fedix T. Mewhirter Joshua Stansfield Meridlian St. Methodist Church Cty Sylvation Army Merid+ janest McWhurter Charles W. Fairbanks Hookwalter

Robbed Post Office at Warrenton Reports Theft

Burglars blew open the safe at the post office in Warrenton Missouri, stole 40 dollars in cash and 1200 dollars in postage stamps, then escaped. Police and authorities investigate the morning break in with no immediate arrests.

Warrenton

Foraker Comments on President’s Disregard of Law Claim

Senator Foraker denounces the president’s reported vow to ignore any law Congress might pass to reinstate discharged colored troops until the Supreme Court rules. He returned from New York where Constitutional tongued officials disputed the president and Secretary Taft on the matter. Purdy works Texas as the president’s representative, building the other side of the case regarding Brownsville Texas.

Jerippe-MeeRee Press Association Washington Senator Foraker Congress Supreme Court New York Constitutional Tongue Tex Purdy Texas

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Endorsed for Stomachs

An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a reliable aid for stomach trouble. It explains the remedy aids digestion without being a patent medicine, lists natural ingredients, and promises relief for high-stress workers and brain laborers. Free trials offered by FA Stuart Company from Mars, Michigan.

Stuart FA. Stuart Company Stuart Building Mars Stan, Mich

Danced Reel With Cook Scrippe-Meline Dress

In Philadelphia yesterday Gen Edouard De Morrell danced a Virginia reel at a Christmas party held on his Say Jove Yorresdale estate. His cook Bridget O Connor partnered him. Morrell praised life with her and said it had never been better at any party.

Scrippe-Meline Dress Association Philadelphia Morrell Hmily Hare O'Connor Lushingly Miss O'Connor Murrell

Christmas baskets bring relief to ten poor families

On Christmas morning ten needy households received large baskets of food and goods, delivered by four travelers from an unknown source. A knock at the door brought a stranger who stayed briefly and left behind a boost of hope, while Gov. J. Frank Haply continued his annual relief tradition with enough items to last through Tuesday and beyond.

Toys From Germany Breaks Records for U S Trade

Government estimate shows Germany shipped about 9 89 tons of toys to the United States this year for Christmas trade, setting all previous records. The report comes from the department of commerce and labor.

Washington

Brakeman Narrowly Escapes as Train Pins Him

Leroy Nazaard of Jeffersonville is in St Vincent's hospital with slight injuries after being pinned between a moving train and a platform at Fishar's Station south of Noblesque. Str. Huzgard, a Pennsylvania brakeman, slipped on a tee and fell between the platform and track as a freight train slowed, wedging himself and suffering severe shoulder and facial bruises.

Leroy Nazaard Jeffersonville St Vincent's Hospital Str Huzgard Pennsylvania Company Fishar'a Noblesque Mr. Hazzard Hilo Brulaca

Mailed Lemon To Roosevelt Causes Postal Stir

Special from Washington reports a quirky incident as a lemon mailed to Theodore Roosevelt was intercepted by post office clerks. The event drew amusement as the parcel was sent to the Roosevelts with several holiday guests at the White House, including Mrs. Longworth and the Roosevelt children.

Washington White House Moonevelt Nicholas Longworth Roosevelt Virginia

Indiana Professor to Marry Arizona Teacher in Romance

Professor J. Duncan, astronomy instructor at Indiana University, plans marriage to Katherine Bullard of Pingat Arizona. The couple met when Duncan sought to learn Spanish while he taught at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff. The romance advanced quickly as both pursued the language and future together.

J. ©. Duncan Indiana University Katherine Bullard Pingat Ariz Indianapolis Dunnen Arizona Lowell Observatory Flagatam Miss Bullard

Gustav Hahn Dies Veteran Lawyer in Wilkes-Barre

Gustav Hahn one of the oldest attorneys in Luzerne County died morning of apoplexy. He served as district commissioner for 32 years and received his first commission from President Lincoln. Hahn served in the German army and came to Wilkes-Barre in 1864 during the Civil War era.

Scripps-VicRae Reas Aasociatie Wilkesbarre Gustav Haun Lud Lucerne County Bar Lincoln Gustav Hahn Hegervid

German House Play Sparks New Year Opera Interest

The German House at NS Pennsylvania Street plans a benefit for George Mannie & Sons featuring The Highwayman. Members anticipate the New Year event as a key social occasion with neighbors greeting friends and enjoying the regular theater program in German circles.

Urs Ait Theatore George Mannie & Sons Pennsylvania

Fire Probe Ties Attacks to Police Official Suspect

A string of fires investigated in Chicago on December 3 involving Anmi Benetulen and others appears to target former Inspector St de Lavin. Police pursue a motive linked to a past assault and a poisoning attempt amid a broader inquiry into the unrest surrounding Lavin.

Scrippa-Mefine Presa Association Chicac Pwu Noam Afar Anmi Benetulen Cremite Chet Canine Seluna Whhess St. de Laivin Police Department Agratt Vanting Uh Womain Lavin

Emigration Plan In Sejor Town Approved

About 9 000 inhabitants of Sejor debated emigration and rejected a mass move. A meeting endorsed Uruguay and Nicaragua funds to transport the emigrants, following the president's offer.

Rene Madrid Sejor Hell Presidenta of Uruguay Nicarang

Argos Banker Dies After Alighting From Car in Marion

Thomas Tabor aged 50 banker from Argos collapsed and died on a car platform in Marion this morning. He rushed to catch the car, the exertion triggering a heart ailment.

Scrippe-MeHine Prins Association Marion Inn Thomas Tabor Argos

Six Slain by Mafia in Christmas Night Massacre

Horrific discovery in New Orleans where six Italians were found murdered in a tenement on Dumaine Street. The bodies were partially burned after a fire in the building, with police overwhelmed by panic and tightened by guards. Authorities fear further killings as the Mafia plot deepens in the Italian community.

Serinps-Medine Press Association Kew Orleans Dee Mafia New Orleans Dumaineat Losement House Tadtead Gremen

Yale Men In Songs Delight Large Audience At Recital

The Yale Glee Club and Mandolin ensemble performed Christmas night with tenor T Fowler receiving warm applause. Alumni in attendance included notable names. patrons listed feature many prominent sponsors and committee members.

Yale Caleb Milla Hell T & Fowler Mr. Fowler OS Bul J. Mo Howard Ww. &. Carter George F Adams Sarah

Social season notes at the Tama fest and Hatfield family

The text recalls Miss Hatfield’s favored status with the Chaffeens during their incumbency and her glimpses of official functions at army levees and naval events. It mentions Maryall’s tea in Mrs. Hatfield’s home circle, with martial heroes styled by the fort pageantry and ongoing social rolls.

Washington Army Navy Jelen Hereld Charles A. G. Hatfield FL. Beyer Virginia Miex Hatfelt Miss Hatfield

Free from asylum after a decade in Philadelphia

Theodore Wright, once titled as a violent man, has been released from the Philadelphia asylum for the insane after ten years. His fate was valued at 10 million dollars. Wright pursued legal steps toward release, aided by a lawyer, and his sanity was declared earlier this year. He now resides with Mrs Francis Davis in Colorado after a family branch secured support.

Serlvpa-MeRaa Press Association Philadelphia Asylum For the Insane Theodore Wright Ainander Rati‘nal Man Wright Coh Minturn Emily Wii Francis Davla Colorado

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