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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1906

Page

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Frauds At Polls Shake Marion County GOP Central Committees

Marion county Republican central committee races sparked fraud claims after precinct contests across wards. John C. Ruckelshaus was elected county chairman without opposition, while Harry Wallace’s bid for county recorder faced allegations of unfair counting and legal follow-up. The board sustained several challenges, seating different candidates and prompting potential grand jury investigation.

John C. Ruckelshaus Marion County Republican Central Committee Thomas A.J Wynne A. A. Young Enanty Easil Harry Wallace Lew Shank Wallace’ Nun Charles Commer Min Deel Chaoring Duval Gemmer Thomas Spingler Wallace Bniing Ables UAL DuVal Duvis Grand Jury Election Board Marion County Grand Jury

Consolidation of Ticket Offices In Peoria March First

The Big Four and L E W ticket offices in Peoria unite to form a joint office on Saint 2, with consolidation effective March 1. The move centralizes ticket services for rail customers and partners in the region.

SOINT Big Four Peoria

Sanitary Rules To Be Enforced In City

The police aid the health department in enforcing a city ordinance requiring hotels boarding houses and restaurants to obtain licenses costing 1. The ordinance has been lax since passage. Eugene Bueller the city sanitarian will require licenses and enforce health rules for hotels and restaurants.

Heath Department Eugene Bueller City Sanitarian Shell Health Department

Wall Street Probe Shapes Race For Mutual Life Presidency

A financial incentives backed move aims to install Stuyvesant on the Mutual Life presidency. Opponents challenge a whitewashing of company management. Key figures include Charles A. Peabody and directors who also sit on the Minnesota Central board.

Sun New York Stuyvesant Tulnois Central Railway Bavanse Mutual Life Insurance Mutual Re Wis Charles A. Peabody Rominister Mitugl Wie Brectors Miiness Genstral Kh, Dtareiman

Guilty to Suffer Employees at St Elizabeths Are Alleged to Have Maltreated the Patients

Washington Feb 24 The board of visitors of the St Elizabeths Government hospital for the insane met to hold a thorough investigation into charges of mistreatment and violence by keepers. Dr I M Gunnell stated that striking a patient is an unpardonable sin and leads to discharge. Superintendent Dr White said he has prosecuted some assaults, and the board will pursue truth in its report regardless of injury. Secretary of the Interior Mitchell instructed a thorough inquiry.

Scripps-MeHine Prena Washington St Elizabeth Government Hospital Hoyn I. M. Gunnell White Secretary of the Interior Miteheark

David B Henderson Nearing Death in Dubuque

In Dubuque Iowa on February 4 David B Henderson former speaker of the United States House of Representatives is dying. Attending physicians say his death is momentarily expected.

National House Scrippy-We Fine Prena Association Dubuque, Ta David B. Henderson Nation House of Representatives Aving

Carpenters Plan Expansion Fails Amid Union Debate

Camp of Amalgamated Society at Carpenters, Enelisti, and Canadian group collapses without United Brotherhood Joiners. A Strasger draft was rejected, with plans for a referendum in the involved bodies. Vote set for Sept 23 in part due to Australia and South Africa links. Huber notes defeat of the original agreement. UBC membership cited at 6,000 in Amalgamated. Chicago gathering marks tenth anniversary of Minneapolis Local No. 8 with banquet featuring Huber and others.

Carpenters United Brotherhood of Carpenters Chieuse Adulph Straser Junt Englash Society Australia South Africa Huber Strasger Wenly United Brotherhood Steremelr Bros Chicago Huner Bilas W. Wash Minenapolis Minn R. N. Rogers P. H. McCarty Minntepols Unler

Child Stealing Charge Involving Paul Skillman

Detectives Edward Stray and Pollen Caplin pursue a child stealing case in San Francisco seeking the return of a child and father Paul Skillman from authorities. The case hinges on a Calbardin governor requisition to bring Skillman to this state and enforce a new statute penalizing removal of a child from its guardian without consent.

Pantine Ter Pilin Edward Stray Pollen Caplin Avehlett Orehook Stturnay San Francie Paul V. Skithamn Calbardin Sicithaan Stalin Skillman Whoyar Jae

Two Seek Votes In Contest For State Geologist

Two candidates, W. S. Blatchley and WLal Sie Beth, contend for the state geologist nomination. Blatchley, the incumbent since 1888, is praised for long service and education, while Sie Beth, a Torre Hawte professor, cites research and scholarly record as qualification. The race highlights a broader push against long-term officials as voters weigh experience versus new qualifications.

Raymond & Wall W. S. Blitchley Hicuinteni oMce Wlal Sie Beth Torre Hawte Setther Ucket Blatehiey Ag Story Hicher Courts Aome

Demurrer Overruled in Suit Against County for Voting Machine Contract

Judge Carter overruled the county commissioners demurrer in a suit by W. W. Spencer to block a contract for 130 voting machines with United States Standard Voting Machine Co. Spencer charges the machines could be manipulated. judge says pleadings insufficient but a hearing may follow once amended. Hearing date to be set after counsel availability.

Vinson Carter Superior Court W. W. Spenrer Carter Spencer United States Spencer Annanceid Montay Canady Tornpy Henry Hin

Andersons Big Revival Closed Sets US Record Converts

Rev Charles Reign Scoville of Chicago closed a revival for the Central Christian Church in that city. The total converts reached 1130, a new United States record for one church or single denomination, according to the evangelist.

Scoville Sam Anderson Charles Reign Scoville Chicago Severwerka Christan United States

Pay Day Change Rumored by City Officials

City officials plan to ban pay tags for city foremen and policemen. The new system would pay men monthly, with salaries issued several days in advance. It is expected that the payday will be set for the fifth or later in the month, aligning with city finances.

Fromen Cenfreien

Tilman Faces Senate Rift Over Rail Rate Measure

Roosevelt faces political friction as Senate debates railroad rate regulation with Senator Tillman pressed to lead the bill. Democrats, led by Bailey, seek to exploit opposition within Republicans while Roosevelt’s allies pivot on a high-stakes showdown over interstate commerce control.

Washington Senate Tilman Bailey Titman Cacolinten

Stereotypers' Ball at Germania Hall in Indianapolis

The Indianapулty Stereotypers' union announces the second annual dance at Germania hall on Wharaday evening March 1. William J. Burke, Charles Hori stte Roy, and Frank Sumhurste form the arranging committee. Advance ticket sales show a large attendance.

Tndianapalty Stereotypers’ Union Germania Hall J. Burke Charles Horistte Roy Frank Sumhurste

Sentinel to Quit Daily Edition Ended with Saturday Issue

The Indianapolis Sentinel to cease daily publication after Saturdays issue. Delevan Smith, owner of the Indianapolis News, announces transfer of Sunday Sentinel to Star Publishing and a shift to the Star Sunday edition. The Star to run the Sentinel’s Sunday paper. daily Sentinel ends.

Indianapolis Daily Bender Dm Schmid Rieger Ue Daily Sentinel Indianapolis Varmeit Hilton C. Brown Indhinapolis News Indianapolia Sentinel Afernonn Star Publshing Company Ae Sturn

Rev Anna Shaw A Leader of Women

Boston report on Anna Howard Shaw noted for years as a tireless suffrage advocate. Born in Kaplan and raised in Michigan, she studied at Rowton and became an ordained minister in the Methodist church. She toured nationwide and internationally as a suffrage leader and speaker.

Anna Shaw the Sun Boston Anna Howard Shaw Woman's National Suffrage Association Kaplan Ant Rowton Mik Sawde DTN Union Indies Agers Tod Amd

Washington Day at Indianapolis Patriotic Meeting Planned

A Sunday afternoon gathering in Indianapolis aims to honor Washington with a large patriotic program. John H. Halliday will preside, and C Y H Badger of the YMCA will oversee uniformed arrangements. The program includes The Battle Hymn, scripture, a prayer, and an oration, with notable civic and militia presence and a closing benediction.

Washington Sumitur Benwine Draden Indiana John H. Halliday C. Y H. Badger Newsboys D. A. Herron Joshua Stansfield Illinois Elizabeth Wison A. Teinputt

Compromised Suit Between Coal Firms Heard in Court

Davis Colliery Company sued White There Fuel Co for breach of contract over a cut and the case was called before the United States circuit court. The matter was compromised at Bar Urday, ending the dispute.

Davis Colliery Co United States

Eick Case Dismissed In Circuit Court Action

Ferdinand Fick served as receiver for the Plymouth Electric Light Co. The United States circuit court dismissed the case Saturday at the plaintiff's cost, ending the matter.

Eick Ferdinand Fick Plymouth Electric Light Co

Bankrupt Petition Filed Against Newburgh Sawing Company

A petition in a United States court on Saturday led by Steele-Wedeler McNeil Higsies and Tolman against Newburgh Sawing Company alleges creditors claim amounts of 687.7, 90, and 550 respectively and requests a declaration of bankruptcy for the debtor.

United States Steele-Wedeler Company McNeil & Higsies Company John A. Tolman Ftate of Winds Newburgh Sawing Company Newburgh Unt

Painters Strike Avoided As Union Reaches Agreement

Painters union and contractors avert strike by agreeing to an 8 cent wage rise per hour, effective April 1, with free vents and a six month period to work under the union rate. Painters will contract for their own work and materials supplied by the owner at contract price. The well organized Indianapolis union is cited as making it hard for contractors to hire nonunion labor.

Wow Grit Muncow Painters’ Union Indianapolis

Deed of Crazy Man Severs on Katy Flyer Train

An insane man on the Katy Flyer in Missouri forced an emergency stop, then laid on the track as the train passed, severing his head. The victim is identified as John Mersch of Chelsea with two other passengers, Tu and Sean Castillo. A mention of a W. O. W. group and a drugstore remedy follows in a disjointed明 fragment.

Sermppe Parson Missouri Company Hospital Ulin John Mersch Chelsea Sean Castillo

Buffalo Bills Roped by Court in Juvenile Scene

Judge Stubbs addresses a crowded juvenile courtroom as locals complain about the Buffalo Bills gang gathering near Elgin and Waltham. Residents report loud screams and disruptive behavior linked to their social mockups and claimed influences from a so called alarmed “abilling shocker” and cigarettes.

Stubbs Elgin Waltham Buffalo Bills J. P. Mullatly Monument Place Jet State St Lexington

Fire Devastates Kenyon Military Academy Killing Three Cadets

A devastating blaze at Gambier Ohio early Saturday destroyed four dormitory buildings at Kenyon Military Academy. Cadet William Himes of Columbus raised the alarm as students leaped from windows to escape the flames. The total loss may reach substantial sums with many seriously injured and several people missing.

Wal Mien Wellereile Nea Poe Mets Cliclianti Heriesle Oluminn MUNI ANOWS Cincinnati SerippaeMeftne Cambier Pelua Fice Kenyan Military Academy Rnin Delano Hall Une Kenyou Hareesitt Seminary William Himes Columbus Elano Hall Milnor Hall North Hall Kenyon, College Corporation Academy

Train Hits Trolley Car Near Milwaukee Injury Toll Rises

A Milwaukee and Racine interurban car collided with a northbound trolley this morning injuring sixteen people with three possibly fatally. Conductor John Callahan and several Milwaukee residents among the injured were listed in critical or grave condition. others from Milwaukee and surrounding areas were identified among the injured.

SerinpanNeline Milwaukee Milwaukee & St. Paul Cudahy Winifred Frneld JonesyMe Aturtin Wisnisk Jneent Peppert Milwauwer K. Lane B.J. Smith

Notice of Dividend by The Consumers' Gas Trust Co

On presentation of certificates at the company office a dividend of 10 percent hereon will be paid. Steam heating estimates the lowest in the city. Give. Pee call Kruse and Dewenter, 4.

THE Consumens' Gas Trust Co Pee Call Kruse & Dewenter

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Republican Central Committee Caleb Jackson O. B. Behinger Fred Gielow William Reger George Keller China Heller Charles Tsdoma Joe Clark Clark Heller Board of Election Wall-St Tay Ee St. Elizabeth's Carpenters Plan Stecemelr Bros Blatchley M'Beth Mintebley Grateg Gillante University of Iniliana Arkansas Geoligical Beoville Mexico United States Fish Commission Piatehley Tndiena State Normal McHett Kang Heine Sen Nist Jesse G. Tera Usk County Demurrer Plaintiff Anderson Tillman Roosevelt Sentinel Mir McCormick A. Mettermick Star Publishing Company Star Han Sentice Uss~iig Samuel Maess Morse Ers Thomas Taggart Tag Part Allen and Maarmeyer Tools Chines Anna H Shaw Beveridge Monster Tomlinson Hall Walachnra Hrighton W. O Gambier, Ohio Kenyon Holitary Academy Warren Nicholson Bretenvite Sulaway Aparter Adriantin Wat Barnes Cleveland
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