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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1906
Page
2
Special dispatch from New Albany Indiana reports Murray Foster dies after a fifteen year span since a white mob punished him. Authorities allege the death was caused directly by the prior beating and related punishment by a so called regime.
Mrs Maor Morris wife of Dr Minor Morris of Shandon Ohio sister of Representative Hall was ejected from the White House yesterday after insisting on seeing the president to ask him to reinstate her husband who was discharged from the surgeon general’s office. A White House officer and a Secret Service man removed her from the building after she refused to leave. She was taken to the New Willard hotel and later released. Dr Morris, formerly of Indianapolis, may seek redress. Public sympathy favors Mrs Morris. President Roosevelt reportedly displeased.
The long awaited cross town street car lines for Indianapolis face further delay as the council has yet to approve a modified Aug 41 1903 contract with the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Co. Progress is strongest on Lexington avenue but no cars run yet. Tracks laid, poles missing, Riverside park remonstrances slow work. The 1902 plan promised three cross town lines with a mix of amendments delaying completion and new routes across Nineteenth Thirtieth streets and Riverside park scenes. The Board of Public Works vows prompt action while specifics of timing remain unsettled.
At a Flower Mission meeting presided by Mr A D Thomas new officers were elected: President Mrs Thomaz vice president Mrs Rosenburg second vice president Mrs Turner third vice president Mrs Panghorn fourth vice president Mrs Buss treasurer Mrs Lowes recording secretary Mrs Beck corresponding secretary Mrs Hitz. New advisory and hospital boards were announced with several members named and the Eleanor hospital board to be announced later.
Special to the Sun. Plainfield Ind Jan 5 Southern Hendricks county to be scene of a telephone fight between Centra Union and Consolidated companion of Hendricks county An independent group with capital and free county service The Central Union faced franchise hurdles in Danville and Plainfield and has paused plans there They secured franchises in Plainfield Clayton and Amo after hard fights and are building exchanges in those towns and Brownsburg Full service expected about February 16 Clayton exchange will cover Hazlewood and Monrovia The system installed by Central Union uses cabling and automatic operation Free service to prospective patrons for several months expected
In Chicago on January 5, W J Moran an 18 year old. police say Moran confessed to killing Hubert Collier 17 and dragging his body onto railroad tracks to avoid a train. The two boys were friends who quarreled, authorities report.
A Missouri manufacturer recalls severe dyspepsia from a life of what he calls a well spread table. He details a 24 year decline, ineffective remedies, and how Grape-Nuts food reversed his condition, restoring appetite and adding 40 pounds in solid gain. The testimonial notes Grape-Nuts remained a staple at every meal.
The Indiana legislature is to hear a demand for reform as plans for a statewide Humane Society gain momentum in Indianapolis. W W Woollen and women like Mrs Blanchard Ida Moore and Sarah Kirlin credit their efforts, while officers may hold police powers. The group aims to protect children and animals, pursue stricter statutes, and establish a strong advocacy network ahead of the next General Assembly.
A Denison hotel worker forgot a barrel of electric light bulbs delivered to the alley. Police seized the unidentified barrel until the man admitted the bulbs belonged to the hotel and that he had ordered them, recovering the property.
W P Jungelaus F C Smock L H Gibaon P C Rubush and Blainestiier city engineer form a board to prepare the examination for the new building inspector and assistants T A Winterrond will be appointed building inspector Siha passes the examination George W Stanley will remain in office until after the exam
Wonderland Construction seeks permits for two new buildings on the site of the old Washington Street baseball park. Project cost listed at 4000 dollars. One building to house a laughing gallery and the other to present Jacktown foods.
Charles Antrobus sues Indiana Street Railway Co over the death of his one year old son. A prior circuit court verdict awarded $41.40, but an appellate reversal sent the case back for a new trial. The tragedy occurred as the child rode in Meridian near Raymond Street while a wagon approached.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a perfect medicine that cures digestion disorders by correcting absorption. It claims to repair the body’s internal machinery, penetrate vessels and nerves, and restore health after improper food and digestion. No physician needed. a free book on dyspepsia is offered.
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