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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1906

Page

2

Fourteen Miners Dead in Colorado Mine Explosion

Special to The Sun reports a gas explosion at Victor Fuel company's Maitland mine near Walsenburg Colorado. Fourteen miners known killed, twelve bodies recovered, others believed trapped as rescue crews clear fallen rock from the mine after open lamp use is suspected. News from Tunnel Hill and South Bend details more fires and deaths including children in separate incidents. Local reports also note fatalities in Kentucky Ohio and Cincinnati with burns and house losses.

Walsenburg Calo Victor Fuel Company Maitland South Bend Ind Mdorie Tetzlant Bertha C. Tetzlant Carl @. Carlson Anna M. Carlson Augustus Carlson Carlson

Captain Abran Jones Tells His Postum Coffee Story

Captain Abran Jones of Los Angeles recounts quitting coffee and using Postum which he credits with restoring his health. He describes years of digestive and heart issues resolved after switching to Postum, then returning to coffee and relapsing before again stopping coffee in favor of Postum. He claims five years since quitting caffeine with ongoing health stability.

Abran Jones 36Th St Los Angeles Cal Beliere Yim

Scenes in Dowie's City of Zion Sleighing Party

Immoth sleighing scene unfolds in Zinn City with a great wooden tabernacle serving as backdrop. The tabernacle is described as holding seven thousand three hundred people in this vivid public display.

Dowie City OF Zion Zinn City

Hazing puts 17 year old in critical snow condition

Merritt Hackenbery a 17 year old freshman at Centenary Collegiate Institute Hackettstown New Jersey lies in a hospital in a critical state after upperclassmen hurled him into a snow bank during a dormitory hazing incident. Doctors report a possible improvement though the case remains life threatening.

Hackettstown N. J Centenary Collegiate Institute Merritt Hackenbery Claes Newark Methodist Episcopal Church Tinckenberg Sussex Hockenberg Aout Mockenberg Trewan Eliss Trom Hla Allen E. Note Sghhapel

Fort Wayne Millionaire Estate Divided After Mrs Halliday’s Death

The will of George W. Ewing’s estate triggers a three way division after Mrs. Jesse Halliday dies in Chicago. One third goes to Mrs Halliday’s children, one to George W. Ewing, and one to the heirs of Charlotte T. Ewing Thurston of Cincinnati. The trust has held the Fort Wayne property for decades with holdings in Fort Wayne, Chicago and St Louis.

Fort Wayne Ind Jesse Halliday Chicana George W. Ewing Fort, Wayne Halliday George We Eveing Baltimory Charlotte T. Ewing Thurston Cincinaatl Jess Tindliday Chicago St. Louis

Child’s severe tongue injury from mirror accident

In Shelbyville Indiana a young girl aged about one year suffered a grim accident with broken mirror. While running with glass in hand she tripped over a rug, the mirror piece pierced her mouth nearly severing the tongue. A skin flap kept the tongue in place, but speech may be harmed.

Shelbyville Ind

Road may change hands in Evansville refinery sale

Evansville ind February 2 uncertain capitalists led by Charles N. Hernly former Republican state chairman Pierre Guy of New Castle and Judge M E Faulkner of Indianapolis viewed the Evansville electric refinery properties last night. They discussed a possible sale as bids or negotiations continue.

Evansville Ind Charles N. Hernly Pierre Guy New Caste M. E. Faulkner Indianapols

Richmond Bride Weds in Newport as Father Faints

Special report from Richmond Indiana states Misa Myrs de Lamb married William Harper in Newport Kentucky on Saturday. The bride’s father was so shocked by the news that he collapsed with heart failure and was critically ill for a time.

Richmond Ind Misa Myrs de Lamb Newport William Harper Steinkenswith

Mission workers gather for joint talks at multiple churches

Allerclock Thursday afternoon ministers and Christian workers of the American Bible Society union will meet at Svenml Presbyterian chutes for talks by Revs Q4el Rh Frnnets and others. An address on the Holy Society To Relative Value Among Migginmartes will be given by Hen. A. R. Silips. Evening group meetings will be held at several churches including Seventh Presbyterian and Centralaye M. B. churches, with sessions at multiple locations on Broadway and nearby streets.

Allerclock Svenml Presbyterian Chutes American Bute Society Union Wishop John Pearson Cincinnati David Ferran Albert Hum A. R. Silips Seventh Presbyterian Church Second Presbyterian Church Centralaye M. B Pixt Presbyterian Church Broadway ME Paul Mt Churett W. Washingtoost Presbyteria Trinity M. EB Levinton M. E

Coroner Jury Finds Involuntary Manslaughter Tied to Coal Dust Ignition

Charleston Wo Ya Feb 21 The coroner s jury concludes a Detroit mine disaster Jan 1 resulted from careless neglect by Mine Lunt P Miner and Mine Lines RF Towne Send. They find Miner and Yawnsend guilty of involuntary manslaughter and fault Mine Lunpector Bonner H Sul for neglect of duty. Warrants issued for arrest of the men.

Seripon-Mefine Drese Association Charleston Detroit Alga Fuport Bonner H. Sul Rui

Hotel to Enlarge on Washington Street Remodel Planned

The Craig Hotel building on F. Washington Street will be remodeled at an estimated cost of 5007. An addition will be added to the rear. The Hewar car will be used for business rooms. The upper floors will remain in use for hotel purposes.

Craig Hotel Om F. Washington St

Dowie’s Zion City notes and a bad burn at Vincennes

Special to The Son reports a girl severely burned in Vincennes Indiana while applying medicine, and Zion City Illinois coverage notes Overseer Speicher’s expulsion, Dowie’s edict and the ongoing internal strife. The piece blends church affairs, personal anecdotes, and local ads with details on Dowie’s administration and street name lore.

Vincennes Ind Aline Fila Parley Zion City D. G. Speicher Zion Dohut Alexander Dowie Dowie Spelcher Speicher Bowie Jumaleay Costar Dowle Hid Cotta Dewte Spicher Dowte A. J. Gladstone Dowie Tabernacle Atrecta Gilead

Cowgill’s Wabash Battle Splits Indiana Campaign

In Wabash Indiana the Eleventh district fight erupts as Cary Cowgill, longtime Steele ally, turns on Frederick Landis. Murphy is plucked as a Landis trap and the Cowgill camp muddles over delegates. The rift shows a shift in power as Cowgill seeks to thwart Landis while Steele and Good rally behind a common aim.

Indiana Eoutliet Cury Cowl Wabash Reunay Cawsli Frederik Landia Will Coagall Conelly Landis Withash Cowgill Good Landin Geo W. Stele Anis Carngilh Yowuk Saan Cass Cowstil Washington Cary Cowgill Celvin Wabash Sid Maj. Steele Steele Anma Vanner

Conzman Employs Office Clerk at Fort Leavenworth Prison

Report by Deputy Marshals Hankin and Martin describes Fort Leavenworth’s new prison as a model facility with modern heating and dining, strict silence, and limited work. They note Conzman, a clerk in the deputy’s office, and discuss the harsh, idle life of inmates and the paradox of punishment amid comfort.

Ft. Leavenworth Kas United States Court Hankin Martin Rankin Beat Indiamapotia Interile Guntay A. Conzman Ware Peisoners

Pacific Coast Rail Rates and Tours Offered

Travel deals advertise $33.00 fares to the Pacific Coast via the Chicago Union Pacific North Western Line with travel between February 15 and April 7. Destinations include San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle Victoria Vancouver and other coast points. Also promotes daily tours in sleeping cars from Chicago to multiple Pacific coast cities and a two person berth option for $7.0. Also contains an unrelated medical cure claim for Pano Ointment with money-back guarantee.

Pacific Coast Chicago Union Pacific & North Gale San Francisco Los Angeles Portand Tatama Sears Victoria Vanccouver Dally Cileege Sas Anjeches Portland Breeze Walwuter Cincinnati

Wabash County Delegation Split Near in Political Fight

In a contested race for delegates, Murphy opposes Landis with Steele and Cowgill backing. Wabash county loyalties shift as the effort to gather votes for Steele and Cowell faces counter moves from Landis supporters. A split appears likely with Cass and neighboring counties in the balance.

Bagh Steeles Cowgill Landis Iy Cowell Steel Steele Wa- Amen Steele Foreem Snow Murphy Av.bashenonty Murphy Chester Township Lagro Wibard County Cowell Desan Parmenter Ctss Cowaidl Cami Congrrenigan Frederick Lan Therf Washington Logansport

Trustees of Pension Fund Board Election Results

Mayor Bankwatter announced the election of trustees for the fireman's pension fund. William C. Long 6 votes four years, Maurice Haley 6 votes three years, Capt. Simeon Hoyle 168 votes two years, Capt. Frank Gyeings Hu votes one year. Defeated: Capt. Jon Winters LS votes, Gayl Fred Krommer x1 votes. Henk Wheat chosen secretary for four years. Elections were by department vote and counted by mayor, fire chief, and clerk.

Charles A. Bankwatter Fireman's Pension Fund Williama C. Long Maurice Haley Vos Simeon Hoyle Frank Gyeings Jon Winters Gayl Fred Krommer Henk Wheat Fire Department Pension Board Hevit Hut Bookwalter James Mcl Nutty

Calve Concert Delight At Inglish Opera House

The Monday night performance by Mme Calve and her company at Inglish's opera house pleased the audience. The French singer won hearts and understanding of listeners, with Mager receiving a strong ovation and the troupe sharing in the evening's widespread applause.

Inglish Opera House Mme, Calve Mager

Predictions by Raphael the Astrologer for Wednesday Feb 11 1906

Predictions by the astrologer Raphael suggest travel and business ventures may prosper on February 11 1906. The forecast touches on birthdays and temperaments, noting potential for a quick temper in a child born on Chin Day 1908 and a hoped for favorable marriage outcome for a female.

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