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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1906
Page
1
Reported seizure of war materials and arms consignment by authorities amid growing anti foreign sentiment in China. Uprisings near Canton and Shanghai amid calls against Americans. British gunboats deployed to Canton. Riots and anti foreign actions cited, with fear of further uprisings in coming months.
State department release details a vigorous boycott impacting South China and Singapore merchants, with the Standard Oil Company and American tobacco seeing sharp declines. Reports note demoralization of oil trade, stores avoiding American products, and fear surrounding Singer sewing machines amid stringent orders. Continued disruptions threaten lingering effects even if the boycott ends.
Mrs Fanny Bloomfield Zeisler a nationally famed pianist left home in a distraught state wandering eight hours while Chicago police searched after her husband Sigmund Zeisler feared harm would befall her. She returned home and is to be treated for nervous malaise blamed on approaching madness. She has recently been unable to read notes at the piano.
The incumbent superintendent Cotton seeks a third term while three challengers vie for the post. They struggle to frame a clear issue to oppose the current administration.
A humorous wedding note from Washington reports an official kissing list vetoed by the family physician Dr Rixey. The list would have included the bride and groom’s close relatives and friends, but health concerns blocked the tradition. Political coverage follows with Indiana Republican race details and district endorsements.
City attorney Frederick G. Malgon says the Board of Public Health may demand all dairymen and mail dealers shipping milk to Indianapolis ban shipments from county and state points. A $1 license fee will fund inspections, with enforced bans on any noncompliant suppliers and tests for butter fat and cleanliness.
Hardware men in gergion at Tumineun Fall are told the convent hall is not open to the public. Thursday and Friday enforcement of the rule. Thursday schedule includes business sessions at 10 and 2, a smoker and bullet lunch at 8. From 12 to 2, members visited the Van Camp hardware and Iron company and were served a bullet lunch.
A fierce wartime style clash looms in New York as coal operators and miners face a pivotal joint conference. Leaders Baer and Wie-nox will anchor the operators, while Mitchall and district presidents Garrett Nicholls and Fahey lead the miners. The talks hinge on April 1 action and potential general strike across hard and soft coal sectors.
Dallus Starks known as Ravehorse, jailed six years for passing raised bills, maintained innocence before Fort Leavenworth. He admitted one prior defense crime and serving a sentence, but denied further violations after release, offering no resistance to officers and hinting at grievances against trial witnesses. Include ads for tonics and local jewelry shops interlaced in the page text.
In Grand Island Nebraska on February 15 Charlie Madkon, a 14 year old son of Milton Madvan, spotted a broken rail after a heavy snowfall. He warned a near passenger train on the Union Pacific, waving his cap and a handkerchief, causing the engineer to stop 15 feet from the gap, preventing a serious wreck. The crew credited the boy’s actions with averting disaster on the loaded long train.
Special to The Saw from New Albany Ind February 15 Reverend Ulysses G Sutherlin once indicted for the murder of his wife Geneva L E Sutherlin is now arrested on a paternity charge by Emisy Annie Moore a 27 year old maid once employed in his household Moore says she bore a child in Hot Springs on December 5 and returned six weeks ago Sutherlin denies the accusation saying it is a scheme to ruin him The murder trial was postponed in January due to witness illness with Miss Moore among those testifying
Mrs Marry Clatfellier wife of the arreste d man was charged by detectives with defrauding Indianapolis residents. Identified Thursday morning by Mrs Merkle as the woman who solicited funds for the Central Avenue Methodist church in recent weeks without proper authority. She was arrested after going to visit her husband.
The Sun reports Miss Alice Roosevelt will wed Nicholas Longworth at the White House in a grand ceremony. A decorated platform and flower gateway will host the procession as guests tour the rooms while the couple exchanges vows. Gifts from foreign dignitaries flood in, including pieces from Austria Japan and France, while Florida honeymoon plans and a public see-though platform are noted.
Mrs Currie Ives Saunders, Pillsbury-Washburn Flour demonstrator, led a lecture series on homemaking at the First Baptist church basement corner Meridian and Vermont. On Wednesday she demonstrated a steamed batter pudding for a large audience of women.
A chaotic scene at Mayor Charles A. Boskwatter's office features a distraught woman demanding help and an attorney. The exchange involves security and bystanders as the mayor and staff navigate the tense encounter.
The defendant Mora Avi Roker faces murder charges in Norman Cook’s death as character witnesses praise her. The defense hints at challenging the prosecution while noting supportive testimony from Mrs Bankert and others. Weatherby today promises a shift in the trial as the defense presents a stronger showing than in the prior session.
Joseph Arthur, famed Indiana born dramatist, lies dying in New York City after an operation for Brights disease and asthma complications. Though rarely seen in the city, he held legal residence in Indianapolis and wrote hits including The Sul Alarm Dive Jeans Lost River and On the Banks of the Wabash, earning a fortune.
Louis Loscent, father of George F. Boscent, 16, slain last Christmas, sues Edward Ferger for 5000. He claims Ferger sold wine to the boys without prescription, causing the fatal effects. The suit cites that the son earned 10 dollars weekly and sent funds to his father, seeking damages for loss of services and anguish. Otto Ferger recently completed a jail term after a criminal conviction for selling the wine.
Court hears denials and defenses as lawyers seek delay and possible new trial. Prosecutors push to uncover evidence while defense argues verdict and instructions were flawed. Ailing testimony and witness concerns complicate the motion, with dates and names blurred in a murky transcript.
Temporary Democratic state headquarters were opened at the Grand hotel. William J. O'Brien of Lawrenceburg arrived in Indianapolis to confer with Joseph Treilly and arrange for a permanent base. A state convention date in March is being debated, with Gov. Hanly's pending extra session decision likely to influence timing.
Lilian Merritt, a chorus star in The Gingerbread Man company, left St Vincent’s hospital in NYC after pneumonia. Her father’s death and limited funds delayed her return, but friends ensured she had support as she traveled home Wednesday night.
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