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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1906

Page

6

Weiler dies after 17 days trance in Rome New York

In Rome New York 18 year old Rose Weiler died after 17 days of trance marked by conscious episodes and visions of her deceased father and sister. Dr Howard Teller attended and described the final days, noting bronchitis and heart failure as the cause, while Rose spoke of meetings with departed relatives during lucid intervals.

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Trance and Death Linked to Grief in Aisley Case

A report recalls a woman whose extended trance ended in death after convulsions and sleep like states. Relatives witnessed the final breath as the house grew cold, with grief over a sister’s death cited as the trigger. An aunt had died years earlier under similar but not identical circumstances, according to Airi Dunn.

Studi Dunn

Meade dies penniless after South Seas treasure hunt

William Meade, once rich from a meat preserving chemical, died in poverty at the St Clair Wolging house in New York. He wandered from Buffalo to the West, built a fortune, then chased sunken Spanish ships with maps from an old sea captain. Multiple voyages failed, his wealth exhausted, and he ended in obscurity.

York Willam &, Meade St Clair Wolging House Park Row South Seas Meade Buffalo California South Sea Islands Chis Peru New York

Tragic Norfolk & Western wreck at Rippon causes death

A collision between two engines and a caboose with an extra freight train on the Norfolk and Western at Rippon WV results in engineer Hendrickson killed instantly and fireman Harry L. Wood badly injured. Hendrickson’s engine overturned, he was crushed beneath the firebar, his body nearly consumed, found gripping the throttle. Sudden diet changes are noted. Revolutionary War troops from the south reportedly grew restless when marched north, craving jet bacon later served for rations.

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Seminole War timeline and forces in history

The Seminole Indiana war began November 40, 1827 and ended out 21, 1818. The total number of regulars and milite serving in the war was 7,911.

Tax Dodger Plan To Burn Homes For Tax Fight

Denison Texas mayor AW Acheson urges punishing tax delinquents by denying protection and barring school access. He cites about $20,000 unpaid taxes, says many delinquents are reputable businessmen. Proposes burning delinquent properties to force payment, invokes fire department to justify action, stating several recent fires involved nonpayers.

Denison Tex Alex. AW. Acheson Puia Che Bian Acheson

Wood alcohol poisoning at Castle William prison

In New York on Governor's Island, Robert Elwell died from wood alcohol poisoning after drinking tainted liquor smuggled into Castle William military prison. Richard Sullivan is dying and eight others are seriously ill as General Grant orders a rigid investigation by the Department of the East.

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Traveling medicine man and companion struck by train

William Riges and Meryl Keesing of Piqua were struck while crossing railroad tracks by a Big Pour passenger train in Skvernl 10 There Storey G Feb. The medicine man escaped uninjured, but the girl was killed.

Skvernl Storey Twilliam Riges Meryl Keesing Piqua Iges

Special to The Sum Prevent Dancing Resolution

At the Rochester ministers association a resolution called for a committee to seek an injunction stopping public dances. After two heated discussions the motion was amended to have the committee investigate the matter and report back. Adopts the revised instruction.

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How to Tell Mushrooms From Tondetools

A garbled fragment describes a dubious mushroom test involving onion, inked terms, and warnings about eating if the test turns black. The text is unsafe and nonsensical but suggests an old style recipe or cautionary note without clear sources or reliable guidance.

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Favoritism in Rates Hits Freight Costs Here

A jagged account discusses favoritism in railroad rates, noting how a single shipper can load freight by fall and forcing buyers to bear the bill. The piece cites private car rebates, track access abuse, and the bitter irony of a whistle blowing as trains depart.

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Coal miners prepare for strike. United Mine Workers raise funds

The United Mine Workers in Indianapolis strengthens the union for an anticipated April coal strike. President Mitchell and Vice President Jewels bolster organization while Secretary Treasurer Wilson manages a growing treasury. The union claims over 330,000 members and about $100,000 in annual contributions, with reserve funds and per capita dues financing strike support.

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Irregular Ledger Text Reveals Grocery Operations Details

Fragmentary OCR shows references to district treasurers weekly cashing orders and a system of company stores operating to supply open market purchases. It mentions establishing own commissaries and procurement processes, though phrasing is garbled.

Palm Reader Shot Husband in Massachusetts Apartment

Isaac Hornell of Eastman New Hampshire lay wounded in the apartment of his wife Ida Bonnell a palm reader in Haverhill Massachusetts after a shooting. Bonnell and her manager A L Morrell were detained with Bonnell charged with assault with intent to kill. Bonnell said Hornell fired first and Morrell was in the room during the incident with police finding two revolvers with exploded cartridges. Hornell in critical condition Morrell detained and Bonnell hospitalized after a bullet grazed her arm. The couple had reportedly lived separately for months.

Haverhill Mass Fen Isaac Hornell Xastna N. H Ida Bonnell Olly A. L. Morrell Bonnell Arsault Morrell Hho Morréll Sorrell

Notice of liquor license application in Indianapolis ward six

Hobert Parker gives notice to Sixth ward citizens and voters that he will apply at the March term of the Board of Commissioners of Marion County Indiana for a license to sell intoxicating vinous malt and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons with the privilege to allow on the premises. The business location is No 50 Indiana Ave on the first floor of a two story brick building, lots 6 and 19 Rayne subdivision Aqure 10 in Center township Marion County Indiana.

Sixth Ward Ely Indianapolis Center Township Board of Commissioners Sarion County State of Indiana Indiana Raynubdivision Aquare Marion County Indiana Ave Hobert Parker Indana Indiinapolis Indie Matamasst Thomas Crawford

Notice to sell intoxicating liquors in Indianapolis ward four

The subscriber gives notice to the voters of Ninth ward Indianapolis Center township Marion county Indiana that he will apply to the Board of County Commissioners at their March term for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in small quantities for on premises consumption. The business place is a room 20 by 30 feet fronting south at the northeast corner of Washington street and Beville avenue on the first floor of a two story brick building at No 202 East Washington street Ward Four Indianapolis Center Township Marion County Indiana.

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