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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1906

Page

2

Families of Slocum Disaster Seek Relief Legislation

Fifteen representatives of Gen Slocum disaster families travel from New York to Washington to urge passage of Sulzer’s bill providing relief. Delegation list includes Charles Arerach, W Holz, George Wuymner, Kate Deersch, Rev. Henry Mile lew, and others seeking damages from government incompetence and insisting five inspectors’ sum is insufficient to cover losses.

Committee of Representatives New York Washington Scrippe-MecRae Prean Association Slocum House Bulzer Charles Arerach Rel W. Holz George Wuymner Kates Deersch Iy Avegust Lehmidt Schaetter Mimmel- Kamp Miller Minga Wime Vtelf M. Hatefeld Henry Milelew George Dittrich Henry OL Beekmars Henry Addicks Wille EL Edward Addicks Cime Perry Withone Coffey Therm Elut Dferuts

Plan Great Life Line Pipeline Proposal in Oklahoma

Special to The Sun reports ex-delegate Flynn and ex-secretary Brimes among 14 individuals forming to build a pipeline fromMars near life 1 Ta Pawhuska and Choctaw land to supply Oklahoma City Shawnee Guthrie and Chandler with natural gas. Projected pipeline cost 3,009,000.

Oklahoma City O. T Flynn Congress Tn Lide Smaelt William Brimes Ttra Secretars Pawhuska Choves Land Shawnee Guthrie

More Men for City Work in Proposed Ordinance

The new council is expected to pass an ordinance increasing and redistributing city employees. City Attorney Button will push measures to authorize hiring long time workers, including two assistant inspectors at the health office and a business manager for the hospital. The Broad Ripple notation ordinance also faces a likely strong council reception.

Frederick E. Button City Hospital Mercéd

Revival at Philadelphia widens as Torrey and Alexander preach

Reuben A. Torrey and Charles Alexander, who held revivals in Europe, are conducting a revival at the Second Regiment Armory in Philadelphia. They will stay through May. Thousands are spent on advertising but attendance is limited by capacity.

Meath Posma Raime Philadelphia Reuben A. Torrey Charles Ot Alexander Europe Second Regiment Cerviers

Hadley Loses Grip in Sudden Senate Bid

Special to The Sen. Plaisfield reports Hadley enters the race amid tumult, facing a host of party rivals and public scrutiny. Observers note his ties to the Gad committee and prior leadership, while supporters urge a disciplined campaign to regain momentum and address fading support.

Man Baptizes Converts In Freezing White River Cold

In Anderson Indiana on February 4 a pastor assisted by two toads in a blizzard baptized five women and three men in icy White River at a bridge. After 36 minutes in near freezing water he cleared a space for baptism as three attempts ended before the bank. One bapthee fled, a later group postponed due to the weather.

Anderson Ind White River Hubs City Tiey Cisael Dur Viel Tee Inoxether Reymond Seafeld Henge

Baroness 18 Named in Paris Divorce Reconciliation Talk

Report from Paris discusses potential reconciliation between the Count and Countess of Castelane. Observers note pressures from family and friends to avert a public scandal amid rumors of a legal separation and shifting social rank if the Countess returns to America. A German-born Baroness linked to the Count and a mysterious American woman alleged to have visited a French baron are mentioned as developments in the ongoing intrigue.

Jorippa-3ieRine Heese Association Paris Fei Castelane Castetlane America Europe Lake Baronéas Finencier Bua Bean Wormin

Fragmentary 1930s Terre Haute Night Market Arrests

A damaged paragraph reports a late night scene in Terre Haute with baker arrests for working on Sunday, printers and ink workers, and three salwar keepers detained. The vague text mentions a list of places open and a night attendance by spectators.

Tub Yuslirdanyy Rourk Rtnsey

Kept Marriage Secret in Danville Union

Special to the Sus, Danville, Ind. Felte announces that Stes Hart Sharp of Washington township and Fy Hart Ryner, a cleric in the tntinitports Hustoffinn, were married July 21. The couple plan to reside in Couteeville after May. Ryner will work as a clerk on the Vieni paltnord.

Danville Ind Felte Stes Hart Sharp Washington Township Fy Hart Rynen Hustoffinn Muir Couteeville Maya Ryner

Gift acceptance plan at Grace Episcopal Church

Special to The Sun reports Bishop Teacon Murahalt Prince led services at Grace Episcopal Church to arrange accepting a gift offered by George F. Mecul Waugh to build a memorial edifice and rectory with furnishings for a wife and mother. Francis noted the gift value will be at least 9400.

Teacon Murahalt Prince Grace Episcopal Church Yeaterdy George F. Mecul- Waugh Francis McCulloch

King Edward Is To Witness Dreadnaught Launch

Washington reports a new British battleship Dreadnaught to be launched next Saturday at King Edward. The vessel, designed to rival Russo-Indian war ambitions, is cloaked in secrecy. It may displace 18 ships, reach 19 knots, carry ten 32 inch guns with 18 quick-firing ones, and be turbined as a quadruple vessel.

McHae Vrens Association Washington al Portamouth Hog King Edward Butt United Btktea Naval Bureau of Construction South Carolina

Double Tragedy in Dayton Ends Two Lives

In Dayton a bookkeeper Roy Mendenball shot Eva Kenney, his fiancée, and then killed himself after she threatened to break the engagement. The 18 year old daughter witnessed the scene as Eva died near the Miami Valley Hospital. Both parties were described as from respectable families.

Dayton Scrippr-Vetae Preas Associaton Payton Feh Roy Mendenball Ghiolean and Mortgage Company West Eva Kenney Kenney Miami Valley

Sun’s eighteenth anniversary edition promises grand Indianapolis review

Greater Indianapolis marks the Sun’s eighteenth anniversary with a bold planned issue. The paper will be exhaustive, pictorial, and focused on commercial, industrial, and historical features. Editors promise the largest, best, and most informative city paper yet. Correspondence invited for old and new material.

the Sun Way Reinan Enillanapolis

Revival Concert Draws Women Leader and Local Singer

In New Castle on February 3, a revival event was led by a woman conductor Daley Darris and featured a local singer. The service included multiple meetings at the hotel venue, with Miss Halt introducing the program and guiding attendees through the evening.

New Castle Daley Darris Itelends Miss Halt Wu Gogpe

Jones to Retain Postmaster Job in Newcastle

Congressman Witaon recommends reappointing J. Jones as postmaster at Newcastle Indiana. A new Goodland Plain Dealer edition announced the first jumper for a Goodland paper, noting Republican alignment and local hiring.

Goodland Sun Goodland Plain Dealer

O L A B S Officers List From N R 708 Meeting

The document lists officers as president Trobert Wheden vice president Gladys Harlows treasurer Archie Simpsons secretary Beulat Wire. Other names include Prophet Roger Mallard fisto vlan Myrtle Jotneon pact Margaret and Whitsit, indicating a partial roster from the group.

Chance Trobert Wheden Vic Gladys Harlows Archie Simpsons Beulat Wire Lare Roger Mallard Fisto Vlan Myrtle Jotneon Margaret

Lentens Diet Claims Grape Nuts Aid Health

A devout Catholic from Battle Creek Michigan describes using Grape-Nuts during Lent to replace meat. He reports weight gain and improved vigor after Ash Wednesday, noting reduced nervous tension and better digestion, and credits the cereal for strengthening during the penitential season.

Guffer Wso

Local Club Meeting Names and Past Presidents Honor

At the Columbia Club meeting Beir Quy and Mires directors were honored. The Holders meeting selected a presidential winner by popular vote. The Grand Lodge building committee plans new facilities with architect input and a March meeting.

Columbia Club Beir Quy Mires Rieler Ant A Thompson Stuel | Holders Nereufier Ris Popabir Preaktunt|y Tirectors

Schley in a Runaway On Connectlet Ave

Report from The Sun indicates Admiral and Mrs Winlldid Behiey were in a runaway yesterday on Connectlet avenue. They escaped unharmed, though the incident frightened the team nearby and caused minor injuries to no one.

Schley Speeini the Sun Washington Winlldid Behiey Connectlet Waa

Byers Seeks Elusive Son in Hickman Tennessee

In Berleyville Indiana, Dr. L. Byers goes to Hickman Tennessee to locate his missing son. A Hickman resident reports a boy matching the description of Richmond Byers, the missing Indiana youth, may be nearby.

Berleyville Ind

Pneumonia Fears Highlighted by Poor Sanitation and Protectors

A 1910 health piece urges proper clothing, cleanliness, and ventilation to prevent pneumonia. It argues chest protectors are ineffective, promotes regular habits, and cites a congested household case of Jerry Rettneun’s family where whooping cough worsened into pneumonia among children.

Pheumoniy Indianapolis Wes Oi Housa Jerry Retttneun W. Metfartyet

Fire Destroys Capetown Furniture Plant and Homes

Fire at the Cupid Cy M furniture and Cabinet Co plant near the Big Four railroad caused $490 in losses. Captain Cape of Hose Company No 15 led efforts with two men moving the engine house door as flames erupted from factory rear windows. A separate blaze destroyed two family homes on Walnut Street, with Jom and two residents reported missing. origin so far blamed on faulty electric wiring and sparks from a Big Four engine.

Cape Georgn ‘Toon Hose Company No. 15 Tre Somday Cupid Cy Murniture and Cabinet Company James Smith George Howard

Forged Funds Scandal Sees Multi‑Million Dollar Fraud

Cleveland is rocked by a Canton waterworks fraud case totaling about 1.29 million dollars instead of 31,900. City Auditor Ashbreak uncovers additional 424,000 in forged Canton waterworks extensions. The scheme involves Broker & WW Prior and related forged invoices, expanding the loss tally to around 60 million in local investigations.

Sovio Cleeland Broker & WW Prior Nuleide Canton Waterwerke Extension Nnanda A. 4 Ashbreak Canton Canton Fargerier

Progress on Panama Road

Special to The Sam reports rapid progress on the Panama railroad project. Double tracking across the Jethmus is advancing, with both tracks expected to be ready for service in July. Steam shovels are actively cutting the side embankments.

Panama Road Sam Panama Jethmus

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