1906 Promises Prosperity Across Farm and Industry
A New York Sun special outlines 1906 as a year of peak business activity driven by record crops, strong currency confidence, and widespread prosperity. It notes corn, oats, and potato values, rising cotton in the South, and booming demand for iron and steel, with railroads expanding and ships being built, signaling broad economic expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Isms
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Gsriculture
Southland
Wales
Lake Superior
Ongervatives Seimate
Loucks Promoted to Third Assistant Chief in New Board Plan
John Loucks, captain of Hook and Ladder No 4, will be made third assistant chief by the new Board of Safety. The office is new, meeting fire department needs long unmet. Chief E Coots plans to split the north side into two sections, with Pennsylvania Street as the divider. Barrett remains first assistant chief, Petty becomes second assistant chief, and Ernst moves to captain of truck No 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Loucks
Hook and Ladder Company No. 4
Board of Safety
E. Coots
Pennsylvania St
Thomas F. Barrettl
Jacob Petty
Gustav Ernst
Truck Company
Bride Is Deserted on Train Trip South
Amelia Sawyer, wife of Stephen Sawyer of Stony Gap Tennessee, reported to police that during a Saturday trip toward Louisville her husband disappeared with 700 dollars of her savings. She traced their marriage a month ago after meeting in Westfield, and said he left her penniless near Columbus Indiana. She was guided to Hamilton County to seek a warrant. Hyland paid her fare home.
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Amelia Sawyer
Hyland
Weatfield
Stephen Sawyer
Stony Gap
Tenn
Westfield
Sawyer
Louisvlla
Columbus
Inn
Hamilton County
Ushering in 1906 Silent New Year in City Streets
The New Year arrives amid bells whistles and hymns as 1906 starts with limited revelry on downtown streets. Crowds cheer softly at midnight Sunday as churches ring instead of glass clinks and a few groups sing in the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celock
Christ
Salem Man Dropped Dead in Washington Ind
William H. Pikelheimer collapsed and died in Washington Indiana and his body will be sent to Salem Indiana for burial. The man once served as sheriff of Washington County and later held a government post. after leaving that post he sold shoestrings and “10tons” on Seventh Street near the interior department. Georges W. Blackwell died Sunday with several surviving children and will be buried at 2 pm Tuesday at the home of his son in law Peter Peterson, 1812 Singleton Street.
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Washington
Ind
Wm. H. Pikelheimer
Salem
Washington County
Induina
Jatér
Cleveland
Seventh St
G. W. Blackwell
Georges W. Blackwell
Peter Peterson
Singleton St
Mr. Blackwell
Berer
Funeral held under Socialist auspices for John Gilebert
In Cincinnati on January 1 a funeral for John Gilebert at the Odd Fellows temple was conducted by the Socialist party with no traditional religious rites. The service featured Socialist speakers, a hymn by the Herwegh Mannorchor, and remarks praising Gilebert as a martyr to social justice. Interment followed at Carthage Pike cemetery amid floral conveyances.
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Cincinnati
John Gilebert
Odd Fellows’ Temple
Elmont
Oliver Jones
Herwegh
Herbert S. Birelow
Congregational Church
Wriel
Tie
Glickert
Igetow Palatay Society
John Glickert
Juet Ua Ft
Walter
Whitcomb
Chacinnuti Aniversity
Gilebert
Carthage Pike
A. Yoeces
Sheriff Reaches Bigamy Suspect After Mixed Prayer
Sheriff Sourbier returned from Brownstown in Juckson county with Louis Claespell a preseher of the Holness faith charged with bigamy. Claespell had two wives living and sought a third while married m a Jackson county marriage in 1904 then wed again in Indianapolis that year. He fled to West Indianapolis where he was found near the Wilson area after a warrant was issued. He asked for a prayer before arrest and with Bliss Wilson prayed as the sheriff prepared to move. The prisoner spent fall hours in meditation and prayer-book study while confined.
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Sourbler
Brownstown
Juckson County
Louis Claespell
Claxspell
Wiser
Indianapolis
cAplus
Sourbier
Wilson Worut
Sourhier
Bandits rob Walkerton saloon crowd in masked hold up
Walkerton Indiana January 1 two masked men entered James Hardenbrook's saloon Saturday night and robbed the crowd taking cash from the men and seven dollars from the cash drawer. The robbers are believed to have come from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkerton
Ind
James Hardenbrook
Chicago
Survivors of Stone River to Hold Sixth Reunion
The Stone River survivors reunion gathers January 2 at 342 Maryland Street, open to all Stone River battle survivors and veterans alike. Afternoon session starts at 1 20 with a special program, campfire at night, music and remarks by noted speakers. A cordial welcome is extended to all attendees.
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Stone River
Marylind St
State charities board reports year of progress and plans
The board of state charities highlights major gains in 1905 including the Industrial School for Girls near seven miles north west of the city, ground purchased for a School for the Deaf, and plans for a courthouse and cottages. Added are improvements at the state prison in Michigan City, expanding care of dependent children, and renewed public interest at the Vinewinnes conference with charity associations forming across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of State Charities
W. A. Butler
Sputs
Fair Grounds
Madison
Michirkan City
Vinewinnes
Republicans for Eppert in Keeta city council caucus
Republicans unite behind Eppert for president B Cottey for vice president and Neurem for caucus chairman. Democrats expect James F. Sullivan to be named president as six councilmen vote. Officers serve one year under a law. meeting will likely focus on officer elections unless committees are announced.
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Sterhon
Keeta
Enmell
Meriday
Trietton
Pling
Fred W. Eppert
A. E B. Cottey
End W. J. Neurem
Pecter
Pecter To Cast Rher
James F. Sulliven
Ina
Two Daring Assaults Near City Center Reported
A series of assaults in and near the city center describes two incidents where Black assailants attacked women. Ara Slargeret Sestt, 137 W Michigan, was assaulted and left in an alley before dawn Sunday. Miss Minnie Anderson, 418 N New Jersey Ave, fled with her companion after a purse snatch, but the robber was caught by a pursuing crowd and identified by Anderson. Leslie Blick was charged with highway robbery.
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Ara. Slargeret Sestt
Michigan-st
Elovk
Maria and
Samuels
Minnie Anderson
New Jersey
Veeto
Crick
Tressa Ambler
Mle Ambler
Mies Anderson
Ubey
Runvera
Grover Clert
N. Nemeet
Bewarsi Bush
Pines Toamas Natiffe
Randolph
Willian Bolter
North x
Dee
Tathy
New Head for Star League Newspapers
The Morning Star reports 4 ander A M McCormick of Chicago elected president of the Star League of Newspapers succeeding J C Shaffer. Shaffer has reportedly sold holdings to McCormick who will move to Indianapolis and take charge. Er Bros remains editor and G McClellar remains general manager.
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Morning Star
A.M. McCarmick
Chicago
Star League of Newspapers
J. C. Shaffer
Shaffer
League
McCormick
Chicago Evening Post
Indianapolis
Star League
Er Bros
G. McClellar
Ther Tere Haute Star
Muhele Sur
Young man tries to take poison at Hotel Hines
A young man, said to be the son of a banker from Heppeston, attempted suicide in his Hotel Hines room last night by swallowing poison. He arrived from Danville and was found this morning with bleeding from the nostrils. Doctors report he is in a critical condition and may not recover.
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Cunningham
Nan
Heppeston
Hines
Dan- Ville
Lyman Laughs Too Early As Warden Arrest Revels
Deputy game warden Federson arrested Walter Lyman at Black Rock on a charge tied to an illegal seine and live fish storage. Lyman was tried at Attica with costs totaling $3.80. He escaped custody and boasted of his escape while local officials searched, revealing a 2600 foot seine and over 1000 pounds of fish in a live box.
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Feederson
Walter Lyman
Black Rock
Lyman
Attica
Marlin
Newhouse
Sciie
Seine
Gown
Fedderacn
Limat
Fedderton Brite Hemself
Shot Fleeing Boy in Botched Arrest Incident
A boy fleeing police after an attempted encashment on a Washington street cut bonds and was shot in the leg by Patrolman Le Rosseie. He resisted arrest, tried to escape with a companion, and sustained a non fatal wound. Investigators tie him to a local gang and prior burglary and gas meter thefts.
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Claude Stelting
le Rosseie
de Burney
Washington-st
de Raswette
Dunn
Sovers
W. Washington-st Afd
Te Rosselie
Uber Nut
Stuling
Bays
Horaes
Keamanlune
Indiana Woodlot Owners Seek Proper Woodlot Management
Washington Jan 1 United States forestry officials report strong interest among Indiana wood lot owners in proper management. The Forest Service has received many assistance applications and S J Recard, lecturing at the state college, will lead preliminary examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Indiana
Forest Service Tiss
S.J. Recard
Forest Service
Tiara State College
Chinese tramp dead in Bree well exposure
Sing Yong, a Chinese tramp said to be the only one in the United States, died at Bree well while serving an eleventh term. His death was believed to be caused by exposure and magic, marking him as a unique figure among his countrymen and an unusual case in American tramp life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippa-McHae Press Annoctation
Chicago
Dyn
Sing Yong
Breewell
Yong
Tyr Cal
School for Negroes Emphasizes Industrial Training
Muncie Ind June 1 One feature of the Normal and Industrial Institute for colored people opened here soon Rev Evans Tyree of Chicago will head the printing department of The Industrial Messenger the school paper Other trades will be taught including bricklaying plastering carpentry and shoe repair The young women will study cooking sewing laundering and other useful occupations
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Muncie
Ind
Teddy
Ue Quanling Mint
Evans Tyree
Chicago
Industrial Messenger
Mortgage Burned as Church Pays Off Debt in Greenfield
In Greenfield Indiana yesterday, parishioners gathered at Christhengniaren Church as funds raised enough to extinguish the mortgage. About five dollars were contributed locally before the ceremonial burning of the mortgage document inside the church.
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Jan
Laan Imearevices
Christhengniaren
Bond Bend and Kalamazoo Traction Line Planned
Elkhart Indiana January 11 Articles of incorporation filed by Bond Bend and Kalamazoo Traction company with capitalization of 15000 to construct an electric line from South Bend to Kalamazoo passing Mishawaka Elkhart Constantine and Three Rivers. Attorney Gadbert Barri listed. president Ade Berger treasurer unknown.
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Elkhart
Ind
Bond Bend
Erecting Monument Urged at Danville Meeting
Special to the Danville paper reports a campaign to raise funds for a monument to soldiers dead in Hendricks County. D. R. Lucas of Indianapolis will speak at the court house on Wednesday, with many expected to subscribe to the project.
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Danville
Tof Aize
Daville
Hendricks
D. R Lucas
Indianapolis
Court Bauxe
Liquozone Promises Germ Killing Cure Offered Free Bottle
A promotional coupon letter touts Liquozone as a universal germicide that cures numerous diseases by internal use. It claims millions used it, offers a free first bottle, and states the buyer pays the druggist for a cube-size bottle.
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