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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1906
Page
3
The union movement splits over technical institutes and boys trades schools. Some praise upgraded training and potential union gains, citing James M. Lynch of the International Typographical Union, while others fear apprentice disruption and reduced autonomy.
W C Smith, director at Winona Technical Institute, argues the school will accept any young man for training but criticizes trade unionism as contrary to natural law. He says unions keep talented workers back and that the institute can educate students to higher proficiency, hoping unions recognize the benefits of membership.
The Marion County Farmers' Institute will meet at the M. E. church in Bridgeport from January 8 to 24 under Purdue university auspices. The program features Prof. Christie of Lafayette and W. A. Artman of New Augusta among speakers. People from Indianapolis are advised to take the Plainfield interurban to Bridgeport.
A discussion of public demand for known ingredients in medicines and foods leads to Dr. R. V. Pierce of Buffalo publishing full formulations on bottle wrappers. A pamphlet from medical authorities touts ingredients in Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription, plus notes on Hydrastis Golden Seal root and its uses.
The Commercial club directs the movement toward a city Coliseum by sending a resolution to the Merchants association. The resolution urges immediate action and pledges club support, while a committee will attend meetings for permanent organization. A Columbia club gathering signals broad interest. stationery bearing The Indianapolis Coliseum imprint suggests a concrete push soon. The Commercial club holds elections February 12 for director nominees and plans smokers and discussions on fire insurance, water supply, and fire protection for property owners citywide.
Sheriff Baker and deputies arrested John Langford after a mob tried to break into Milford jail to free him. Langford, who confessed to an attempted assault on Miss Flarie Bouze, was kept secure while the crowd dispersed.
The new governor John M Pattison announces a statewide midnight to Sunday daytime closure plan aiming to curb gambling. He signals strict enforcement and vows this reform will define his term, targeting vice and saloons across Ohio with broad nationwide attention.
In SAN FRANCISCO on January 18 the Pollasky Bridge over the San Joaquin River near Dollasky, joining Mederi and Fresno, is described as the longest of its kind in the United States. The ten arches span 7 feet each with heavy abutments and reinforced walls, designed by John S. Leonid, featuring redwood piles, corrugated steel shoes, and extensive reinforcement to resist temperature-related cracking.
New traction company contemplates $3,000,000 incorporation to run Indianapolis to Louisville via Franklin Edinburgh Columbus Seymour Crothersville Scottsburg Sellershire and Jeffersonville. Incorporators include John E. Greeley Jeffersonville Samuel D. Militz Indianapolis Robert Candas Chicago James F. Crahem Chicago and B. J. Rice Chicago. Also medical cures and local notices about soothing syrup and orphan entertainment.
A dense OCR of multiple merchants and shops across dry goods furniture clothing and accessories appears. Names include Ayres and Go, Gerritt A Archibald & Co, Badger Furniture Co, H Baldwin & Co, Beston & Langen, Bliss Swain & Co, Bobbs Merrill Co, Feeney Furniture, Hartmann, Krauss, Kahn Tailoring Co, Marott, Lieber Co, Mayer & Co, The New York Store, People’s Outfitting, Lake & Co, Model, Star Store, Sander & Becker, Strauss & Co, Taylor Carpet Co and others.
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