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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1906
Page
6
The Leavenworth to Lawrence line tests a motor car train replacing trolley service. Union Pacific orders faster production, citing cost savings, fuel efficiency, and reduced crew. Experts monitor progress as car shows potential and obstacles fade.
The narrative recalls Neal a persistent political organizer in the Sixth district who journeyed 200 miles in winter to rally supporters for district chairman. A high wind chill and subzero sleet mark a fateful late night trip to Somerset to meet a key man and seal his plan to win.
A private rich patient arrived at Battle Creek Sanitarium, an Adventist institution. He reserved six suites and arrived by private car with a large retinue, staying in solitude behind guarded doors. Telegrams between New York and Cincinnati continue as officials refuse to reveal the patient’s identity.
Special from Washington indicates President Roosevelt will deliver fewer appearances to the Travelers Protective Association in Buffalo on June. He told W BR Johnson that he will adhere to fewer addresses in the future but will write a letter to be added to the convention.
Special to The Sun. A boy named Smith, age 15, was bitten while helping in a toy store in Frankfort and Lehigh avenues. He developed hydrophobia days later and died within hours after being rushed to Philadelphia Hospital.
The Newbury town council in Tennessee approved the killing of dogs found on streets citing an apparent endemic of trem ... (text is garbled)
Harry Kelsey was arrested yesterday and taken to Crawfordsville jail on the charge of stealing chickens. The brief item notes the detention following the alleged crime.
An advertisement promotes Liquor Zone as a gas made tonic with claims to cure germs and many diseases. It offers to buy the first bottle for trial at no cost to the reader and to mail an order for a full-size bottle if the coupon is returned. The pitch stresses no alcohol or narcotics and asserts strong germicidal effects.
President Underwood of the Erie leads a party to transport two five ton motor cars built for standard rail lines. The cars, with wire rims and large tires, will travel from Pasadena to Chicago via San Pedro Union Pacific and Erie rails, with official escorts and special trains along the route.
Special to The Journal New York February 75 Lower Broadway will gain a skyscraper 33 feet taller than the Washington Monument. The Singer building at Liberty will be enlarged with a four story central tower reaching SCR23 feet. a dome crown and cupola will top the structure with brick and limestone facades. The tower will hold a 1800 square foot flat area and four elevators. The remodel will create a 15 7 story complex with broader frontages along Broadway and Liberty Street, costing about 1200.00 in plans by Ernest Flages. Frederick E Bourne heads Singer Manufacturing Company. Other tall structures include a Gen Howard Warrall tower on West Street and the Park Row building at 382 feet high.
Auditor of State of Indiana certifies the Insurance Company of Illinois balance sheet as of December 19 with capital details, assets including cash, stocks, bonds, and real estate, and liabilities. Official seal and signature of Warren Rigler authenticate the copy on file.
Indiana state audit certifies the Newark Fire Insurance Company assets and liabilities as of December 185, showing real estate, bonds, stocks, loans, and unadjusted losses. The report lists agents, mortgages, and premiums, with Warren Bigler as Auditor of State approving the statement.
William Hamsey gives notice to voters in Center Township Marion County Indiana that he will apply to the Board of County Commissioners at the April term for license to sell intoxicating liquors in less than five gallon quantities with on premises drinking allowed. Address details include rooms on English Avenue Ward 16 and further particulars about ownership in Spann Co s Woodlawn addition and Washington Street area. Also bids for pool table privileges in the same room are announced.
The Salvation Army in London reports brides are sought for Canadian families. The agency plans to train girls in homemaking and send them to Canada, addressing a deficiency in eligible brides for Canadian households.
A readable fragment describes Alice Roosevelt II, ages ten, living near Iowa Falls on February 28. It notes she is a cousin of Mrs Longworth and relates links to Theodore Roosevelt, the president’s grandfather, and other family ties. The text includes garbled lines about family origins and locations, with mentions of New York and New Jersey and references to outdoor activities.
Bloomington Ind Feb 8 Andrew Brickley a talarer was killed by an explosion of dynamite at the Spencer railroad yard. Police report a fatal accident with dynamite blast injuring Brickley during work at the Spencer railroad spur. The tragedy prompted an inquiry into the blast and its circumstances.
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