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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1906

Page

2

Hearse Dispute Over Ownership In Court Ruling Challenge

Sheriff Sourtler holds a hearse in dispute between Crane-Breed Manufacturing of Cincinnati and Mitten E B Harned, former grocery owner in Indianapolis, with Harned untraceable. A receivership petition follows a failed store abandonment. Meanwhile a Schaefer Symphony Orchestra concert at Caleb Mills Hall drew praise for Mendelssohn, Massenet, and Schumann performed by Ferdinand Schaefer leading the ensemble. The quartet featured Lily Brown, Harriet Fischer, Joe Pine Sims, Maude Sims, and Irene De Malteus.

Edward Sourtler Haw Crane-Breed Manufacturing Company Cincinnati Mitten EB. Harned Toys Ofrocery Ihdbiliapolis Bir Harned We ‘Hearse Frm Omer Man Broad Ripple Cnld Atoyer Broad & Co Schaefer Symphony Orchestra Caleb Milly Hall Joe~ Pine Sims Maude Sims Irene de~ Mlateus Vou

Mrs Cigar Doesn't Taste Right Despite Same Box

A humorous note discusses a smoker recognizing a cigar tastes wrong due to stomach digestion issues after dinner. The writer jokes the problem lies with the stomach and liver rather than the cigars, noting the odd sensation comes from imperfect digestion and a misdirected bite.

Roosevelt Fight Deepens in Republican Ranks

The New York dispatch details a brewing clash over the 1908 Republican nomination. Foraker and Dick back Taft against Roosevelt, with Fairbanks allies and rail interests pushing a split, while Foraker seeks a presidential role and a party realignment.

Lifeboat Rescues 122 From Japanese Liner Ata

Rescue teams saved 122 people from the Japanese liner Ata after it ran aground in a snowstorm at Redcar Wales. The ship’s crew and passengers were evacuated as the vessel remained in poor condition. The incident follows a harsh weather spell affecting coastal navigation.

Heriype-'eRne Breen Amociftion Redcar Wales Panaonzars Ata

Murder and mob violence over Greek harassment in California

A chaotic report details a mob of about 300 in Las Animas, California, attacking and dragging prisoner Leborg from jail after a sheriff transported him toward Pueblo. Leborg is linked to the murder of farmer Henry Lavenmeyer. officials describe a confession and a brutal assault culminating in a fatal throat cut. Separate arrest reports cite Steven Troticheff, a Bulgarian, and a pattern of extortion against Greeks, Serbians, Romanians, and Macedonians by a Sofia committee seeking money with threats.

Scripps-McRae Prens Association Las Animas Cal Dec Lawrence Lelong Sitl Leberg Henry Lavenmeyer Brown Pueblo le Lerk Lavenmeyer Lavermeyer Lebers Ted Trump Steven Troticheff Edward Bray Manning and Samuels Roucheff Acter Sofia Roumaniana Tati Rouchert Nichola Jamies Vusves Pete Brown Kentuckyeaus Charsdiy

Knights of Pythus to open new building on New Year’s Day

Loden No 1 Knights of Pythus plan a grand open house for their new Chest Street building near competition, with interior work and art decorations described as among the finest in the county. Yan delays entry fees as finishing touches proceed. The project marks one of the city’s largest and wealthiest undertakings.

Loden Knights of Pythus Yan

Will Dedicate New Church in Charlottesville Sunday

The Frienian church dedication is planned for Sunday with Rev. Irn CL Johnson, superintendent of the Indiana yearly meeting, preaching at 10 30 a m and a dedicatory sermon at 2 20 p m by Rev. Morton C Pearson of the diinaparts. Rev. Allen Jay from Richmond and Carthage’s male quartet will assist with services and music. The new pastor is Rev. Walter Miller of Earlham College.

Charlottesville Bee Dee Irn CL Johnson Indiana Yearly Minting Morton C. Pearson Tne Dlinaparts Allen Jay Richmond Carthage C. C. Whitely Hey Walter Miler Earlham College

New Lodge Temple Dedication and Installations

The Philoxenian lodge No. 4 at 329 N Meridian St WI dedicated on Monday night. Tuesday night the judge will halt upon house and Wednesday night officers will be installed for the year. Committee members listed include Polywood chairman Lenjamin frankin and A W Gray with others.

Philoxenian Lodge Meridian St Iudge Rhe Iemberg arKe IL Polywood Lenjamin

Pension plan to aid Santa Fe employes begins January

Chicago Dec 28 Beginning Jan 1 the Santa Fe railroad will implement a pension system intended to safeguard old workers and improve service while fostering wider interest in the road’s welfare. The notice mentions a ten-word insertion in The Bun for Ukrae days under Wanted ads.

Serippes Meltae Perea Chicago Santa Fe Rafirand Ukrae

Potatoes Cartel Hits California Markets

A Los Angeles led report says Kinya Shimaya and associates have cornered California potato markets. Rents and large orders from Minnesota push prices up as shipments deter due to high freight. Analysts estimate season profits near 1 million with Shimaya netting about 25 thousand.

a-MeNne Press Association Los Angeles Cal Clever California Poe Sacramento Valley Minnesota Bhima

War talk from Japanese official warns of conflict

An exiled Japanese commerce commissioner and head of the Venice exposition in Los Angeles declared that war between the United States and Japan is inevitable. He argued that Japan will not endure insult and cites World War II era tensions as proof of its power. He warned that Russia’s invasion and U S actions in the Philippines threaten peace in the Orient.

Scrippa-McNaetrea Los Angeles Cal Dee Japan Uys Yami Venice San Francisco Ruasla

Gas tragedy at Princeton hotel ends in accidental blast

The body of W Young was found dead from gas effects in his room at the Princeton hotel. His brother Harry Young of Morocco Indiana claimed the body. He stated the death may have resulted from a mistaken turn off of the gas, not a deliberate act. Building Inspector Winterradw inspected the hotel room and gas system and found no official faults.

W. Young Princeton Young Ouildying

Rioting crackdown prompts $80 rewards for alleged rioters

The Mississippi region reports four days of unrest resulting in killings of Black individuals. Governor Vardaman issues rewards of $80 each, dead or alive, for several suspects amid a crackdown. A $300 reward is posted for the capture of Tom, linked to the killing of John O'Brien. Authorities believe white assailants fled to Alabama.

Serinps-Mefine Treas Association Rcqoba Alas Tee eRent Wat Waa Ivan Ta Ieath Armes Guy Vardaman Marne Yester Guv Hal Wird Ernest Hiruwe Dan Her Nichole Tom Sinpaou

Local social and meeting notices in Indianapolis region

Community notices list events at 165 Cornel avenue home of Mrs Emith and a United American meeting at night. Commercial travelers gathering at Claypool hotel with speakers Mayor Bookwalter Rev Morton Pearson. Grocers invited to Germannis hall Friday night. Musical comedy Folds of Petty Thursday at Tomlinson ball for St Philip church mission. County bids rejected pending clearer specifications. new bids in two weeks. Indianapolis and Western Railway land appraisal dispute results in $650 value by jury after three days. Officers elected by Ti tendera Union No 481 with A S Keppel as president and multiple post officers listed.

Tenoon Sra. Emith Cornel Ave U. A Elu Sion Ube G& Hunly Sayor Bookwalter Morton Pearson Friendly’ Church Claypool Hotel Germinnis Hall Indianapolis Asmyvtatinn Tomlinson Philly Miralew Gimike Indiagapatis & Western Railway Jacob Indianapatia Behnad Superior Court Titetendera Keppel John Arnold John Schmidt

Thrill Makers Meet Organized by Electric Plants Association

The Tublie eililies association convened at the Claypool hotel on Thursday to discuss securing a better fuel supply and coordinate with the railroad commission. Officers named include President B. W. Mobard of Mooresville and Vice President William S. Meade of Spencer. Board members span Evansville Elwood Ligonier Marion South Bend Noblesville and KragLl CoB Layton.

Tublie Eililies Association Claypool Thursiley Railroad Commission B. W. Mobard Mooresville William 5. Meade Spencer J. A. Shank Peru J. A. Craig Greenwood Oshers W. BR McDonald Evansville H. Harting Elwood W. 8 Draper Ligonier George N. Slad Marion F. A. Brean South Bend John G. Bryson Kragll Cob Layton Nobtesville

Passed bad bills arrest and jail in Evansville

Captain Tom Halle of the Government Recru service and Deputy United States Marshal Jonann of Evansville arrived in Indianapolis custody of James Hand alias Kennady, charged with passing counterfeit money. Hand was held for grand jury in June with $2000 bond. About $1000 in suspected bills were found on him. A second suspect escaped. Hand, a southern man about 25, carried a Colt revolver. Authorities warned of the danger of counterfeit paper.

Tom Halle United States Masta Jonann Evanscille Hand Hails Avery

Train Tragedy Claims Switchman Francis Honegan

In Brightwood yards a switchman named Francis Honegan was struck by a slow freight train and killed. His wife, near weeks after the death, endured shock but is said to be recovering with fortitude. The incident occurred Thursday night as Honegan backed a cut of cars along the yard and was caught, his body dragged several yards.

Francis Honegan Brightwood Yards Wette J. A. Brown Meath Henegan Solna Jhanner Ra Ea

Cotton Weavers Get Better Pay After Settlement

The cotton mill strike by 135 weaving room workers ended after a conference with owners Bunner and Love, leading to a wage increase. An extra ten cents per cut, about a five percent raise, was granted after demands were met. Miss Kathleen Hutt acted as spokesman for the workers.

Bunner Love Brothers Christine Tournlay Katherine Hutt Miss Hutt

Aged Man Succumbed After Wagon Accident

Charles Haliwood, aged 7, of Nox oragkast, died Thursday night after falling from a wagon rear and injuring his hip. Despite medical care, the shock proved fatal, with delayed family contact and reports of late notification.

Charles Haliwood Nox Oragkast Jortes

Births and marriages in City Record for a Day

Names of newborns and parents listed with addresses and occupations. Odds and ends include deaths and illnesses. marriages between several couples. building permits for dwellings, sheds, and additions with street addresses and project costs. scattered unclear entries.

Woman May Serve as County Superintendent of School

Attorney General Charles W. Miller holds that women may hold county superintendent of schools posts if they meet the qualifications. Erie H. Delay of Leg Idnge wrote Fassett A. Cotton, state superintendent of public instruction, seeking guidance on the matter and Cotton referred the inquiry to Miller.

Charles W. Miller Erie HH Delay Legidnge Fassett A. Cotton Catton Miller

Drowned in a Tunnel Disaster Report Narrow Text

Workmen frantically labor in a tunnel flood near New York City uncovering a woman trapped in rising waters. The incident blocks transit from Manhattan to Long Island as rescuers race to reach 300 feet of submerged tunnel area.

New York Deloiont Manhattan Long Jalange

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