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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1906

Page

2

Hendricks County Republicans Seek County Offices

In Hendricks County Republicans again seek county offices with thirty two candidates announced and more expected. The primaries on February 16 are treated as decisive, with lodge members playing a strong role in campaigns conducted across Danville Plainfield Brownsburg Pittsboro North Salem Clayton and surrounding towns. The slate includes candidates for judge representative recorder commissioners assessor sheriff prosecuting attorney treasurer auditor clerk surveyor and coroner with names such as Thad Adams James Clarke Horace Hanna Jonathan Lowe F. M. Smith J. G. Lamar William Haworth M. C. Redges Ed M. Weaver John S. Duckworth Virgil Bens Halph R. Huron Foster W. Smith Edgar A. Blessing James W. Dempsey Victor D. Rudd Jacob O Neal Charles Milter Charles C. Walls Will iam H. Nichols James M. Adams Cortes Edwards Joseph W. Ferree J. W. Figg and Henry S. Curtis.

Suny Masons Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias Red Men Danville Plainfield Brownsburg Pittsboro North Salem Clayton Hilla Thad Adams James L. Clarke Horace Tt. Hanna Jonathan Lowe F. M. Smith J. (. Lamar William Haworth M.C. Redges Ed M. Weaver Johns. Duckworth E. Ms. Murphy G W. Reitzel John W. Whyte Alfred Lineinger James D. Pratt Stephen D. Scearce Jeane J. Mendenhall Virgil Bens Halph R. Huron Foster W. Smith Edgar A. Blessing James W. Dempsey Victor D. Rudd Jacob O'Neal Charles Milter Charles C. Walls William H. Nichols James M. Adams Cortes— E. Edwards Joseph W. Ferree J. W. Figg Henry S. Curtis

Longtime Pennsylvanian Station Matron to Celebrate 22 Years

Special to The Sam Richmond Ind Jon W Attis Mag gie Fitzgerald matron at the Pennsylvania station here will mark the twenty second anniversary of her connection with the railroad. She may be the longest serving depot employee with the company and is well known to travelers especially women and children. In Lafayette Indiana attorney Joseph Bacocki on trial for conspiracy to blackmail William Kessler shows signs of acute mania and is kept under care. The Chacane case adjourned until Bacocki is declared of sound mind.

Sam Richmond Ind Maggie Fitzgerald Pennsylvania Miss Fitzgerald Lafayette Joseph Bacocki Willam Kessler Hopper Eacock

Two Die in Seaboard Collision Near Mina

Atlanta Jan 20 Two men died instantly in a head on crash between a northbound freight and a switch engine near Mina Seaboard Airline. The dead are Walter S Taylor engineer and Edward Rock Mina telegraph operator. J T Eden fireman is missing W Head switchman was fatally scalded.

scrippa-Meline Frexy Associa Atlanta Seaboard Mina Walter S. Taylor Edward Rock J. T. Eden W. Head

Irving Estate to Sons

The will of the late Sir Henry Irving is probated with the estate valued at 73165 dollars. An annuity is left to his valet Collisson, while the bulk of the residue is divided equally between the two sons of the testator.

Irving The Sun London Sir Henry Irving Collisson

The Value of Charcoal for Health and Beauty

A Buffalo physician endorses Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a safe purifier for digestion and breath. The ad claims charcoal absorbs gases, cleanses the stomach and throat, improves complexion and blood, and offers a pleasant lozenge form priced at twenty five cents a box through drug stores.

Stuart Va Buffalo

Road sale planned as Chicago Southern project halted

The Chicago clearing house committee will not finish the Chicago Southern road, the Walsh Southern Indiana line. Only grading and concrete work will be completed within six weeks, track laying stopped. The road may be sold to a purchasing company to finish. Dedication services announced for the German Evangelical church at Seventh and Elizabeth streets in Lafayette.

Sprom Terre Haute Ind Chicago Clearing House Chicago Southern Road Chicago Walsh Southern Indiana Chicago Committee Inecim Lafayette New Germaun Evangelical Church Hieventh and Elizabethsis

Knights of Pythiog meeting in Rushville district

More than 100 delegates attended the Eleventh district gathering in Rushville Indiana with addresses by Charles E. Shiveley and Union 4B Hont.

Shiveley Rushville Ind Knights of Pythiog Eleventh District Charles E. Shiveley Union

Matthew H. Dill Dies in Pasadena Cal

Special 10 The Sun reports Matthew H. Dill a Richmond capitalist and manufacturer has died in Pasadena California. The notice notes his prominence in local business and that the death occurred in California.

Matthew H. Dill the Sun Richmond Ind Pasadena Cal

Escaped FEGM Jail Thug Shannon Fled Goshen Jail

In Goshen Indiana yesterday Ed Shannon a pogiist and convicted thug and George Ferguson a convicted thief escaped from the county jail. Shannon was arrested two months ago in Toledo and confessed to numerous holdups between Toledo and Chicago.

FEGM Goshen Ind Ed Shannon George Ferguson Shannon Toledo Chicags

Mitchell Fatally Hurt in Buggy Accident

Special to The Sun Noblesville Indiana January reports a two year old named Frea Mitchell was thrown from a buggy last night. He sustained a broken back and severe injuries and cannot recover.

Mitchell the Sun Noblesville Ind Frea Mitchell Nead

Fell From Stairway, Garber Dies in New Albany Hospital

Special to The Sun reports Mr Garber, from Beymaur Jud, fell from a secondary wine chair at St. Edward's Hospital in New Albany Indiana yesterday and broke his neck.

New Albany Ind Jan Garber St. Edward's Hospital Beymaur Jud

Fever Closes Schools in Noblesville

Special to the San reports Jollatville schools closed due to scarlet fever amid other city issues. The item notes several cakes in the city and mentions a Pioneer Woman dead in Danville. A Fort Wayne report says Jesse Hower was bound over to the grand jury as a wife nears death after an operation. Blakely Recital covers Nina Binkely at Indiana Central University with Mrs. Virginia Care Dearborn singing.

San. Noblesville Ind Jollatville Sun Fort Wayne Jesse Hower Blakely Indiana Central University Nina Binkely Virginia Care Dearborn

Attorney seeks release for Gillespie amid double jeopardy claim

In Gillespie case, Harlan Cleveland of Cincinnati prepares papers to demand release of James Gillespie, convicted of his twin sister Elizabeth's murder. The brief argues double jeopardy due to a hung jury on first trial deemed acquittal. It contends no incriminating evidence followed Gillespie after that outcome.

Rising Sun Ind Harlan Cleveland Cincinnai Yigon Jamea Gillespie Elizabeth Tee Gillespie

Woman Rescues Husband From Barn Hanging

Mrs Martin J Thomas rescued her husband yesterday when she found him hanging by a strap in a barn. She cut the strap and neighbors revived him. He is in poor health and serves as the mail carrier between Bradford and Palmyria.

Eversal Bradford Ind Jan Maretin J. Thomas Ble Ufe Palmyria

Woman Dies by Own Hand After Friend's Death in Mis

In Mis­hawaka Indiana on January 5 Mrs Louis C Lewhiltner 23 killed herself by swallowing carbolic acid while grieving for her friend Julia Wilson who had taken her own life six days earlier by the same method.

Mishawaka Ind Louis C. Lewhiltner Julia Wilson

Boiler explodes at local brewery injuring three men

On January 3 the brewery boiler exploded. Peter Hutser, George Brown, and John Hang were injured, with possible fatal outcomes feared for Hutser.

Sin Ferdinand Peter Hutser George Brown John Hang

Dedication of Memorial Church in Richmond by NY millionaire

Special dispatch from Richmond Indiana reports Dr Alexander Gilchrist of Pittsburgh will dedicate the memorial church under erection here by Daniel G Held, New York millionaire, on May 2.

Richmond Ind Ian Alexsander Gilchrist Pittsborm Daniel G. Held New York Milionaire

Wife Sued for Divorce Ends in Tragic Death at Auburn

In Auburn Indiana on January 9, William Miller a wealthy farmer died by his own hand after his wife had filed for divorce. The report notes Miller’s death followed the divorce suit filed by his wife. Authorities say no further details are available.

the Sun Auburn Ind William Miller

Corey Named Model Town Of Illinois Steel Project

Special to The Sun Chicago reports Illinois Steel builds near Buffington Indiana a $20 million plant with ten year construction plan. The town to be named Corey honoring William Ellis Corey will resemble Pullman with model dwellings baths laundries kitchens and a theater and large assembly hall. The facility will feature 27 blast furnaces and 12,000 plus workers, making it the largest steel plant in the world.

Chicago Dan Illinois Steel Company Buffington Ind William Ellis Corey United States Stat) Corporation Pullman

Gummere Attends Tangier Morocco Conference in Spain

Samuel R. Gummere, American consul at Tangier, serves as second representative at the Morocco conference held in Algeciras, Spain.

Samuel R. Gummere Tangier Morocco Algeciras Spain

Boston Sheep Problem prompts reader answers

Readers respond to a Boston Sheep Problem puzzle about selling four grades of sheep at given prices to achieve an eight percent average price per head. Submissions from Sullivan and others propose various combinations, with solutions ranging from nine sheep total to eight or more, each detailing counts per grade to meet the target average.

Boston Sun Thyip Braima Hgurieg Miagtan Tre Welling Mite Morgan Andlanapahis Gregory Sheen Weranpeeneansereraer Tee Charles Nelsus Keystone-ave Springer Greencastle H.C Bickel Indianapolie

Trivial Quarrel Ends With Knife Wound At Champers Home

John Chambers fled after a Thursday afternoon fight at 2 Bloomington Street in which John Haffner was knifed in the breast but saved by heavy clothing. Chambers faces assault charges. Haffner charged with assault and released on recognizance. Both men appeared at the police station Saturday noon.

John Haffner John Chambers Wagner Champers Bloomington St Chambers Asault Kul Haffner

Dogs of Indianapolis Stir Desk Sergeant with Tales

The desk sergeant recalls a flood of dog stories from residents mainly women. Complaints range from stray dogs and nuisance barking to requests to euthanize dogs deemed unhomeable. An English setter was saved from being destroyed after judges noted it was well bred despite dirt. a custodian evaluated a mongrel and deemed it valuable as a specimen of an English setter.

Indianapolis Denk Seegt. Corrigan Sergi Cortigan Jou Tunbe Joe Steffen Custovian Tug Rood Wesus Koo

Parsons Seek Share In Holland Fortune

Kansas City residents claiming descent from Thiedind Metzger of Holland met to pursue a fortune from the Dutch government. They reportedly would accept a $200,000,000 compromise, though their full claim with interest exceeds all money in the world.

Berippaesienne Rress Asn Octavion Kansas City

Rioting Fears At Socialist Anniversary Meetings

Berlin police make preparations to prevent rioting at meetings planned for tomorrow by Socialists commemorating the anniversary of the Russian Bloody Sunday when Father Gapon’s followers were shot in St Petersburg a year ago.

Scrinns-MeHne Press Association Berlin

Monument Site Chosen for Harrison Statue

The Harriam monument committee has chosen a site at the south front of University Park opposite the federal building for Benjamin Harrison’s statue. A semi circular base and a dark background backdrop are planned. Five models, two in action, two standing, one seated, are under consideration with a standing figure likely to prevail. Committee members include John B. Elam chairman, Charles Smith, Evans Woollen, Murry aligan, and John W. Kern.

Harriam Monument Siempre Benjamin Harrison University Park Federal Building Monment Commission Monument Commission Jing Monument Commission Alte Teaeral Union Trust Butling Harrison John B. Elam Charles Smith Daiioan, Smith & Hornbrook Evans Woollen Murry Aligan Jonn W. Kern

Government Receives Bids for Philippine Railways

Bids opened at the war department for building Philippine railways. William Soloman Co Cornelius Vanderbilt J G White Co with International Banking Corp and H R Wilson of New York offered to build Unew in Panay Negros and Cebu with a 4 percent government guarantee for 30 years. J G White Co to construct Spieher Co offered 390 miles in Luzon and to take over Manila Dagupan without guarantees. if accepted, Dagupan Laog line 168 miles would also be built with 4 percent on 95 percent for 30 years. These were the only bids received.

Serippa-McRae Prensa Assdciation Washington Philippine Railways War Department William Soloman & Co Cornelius Vanderbilt J. G White & Co International Banking Corporation H.R. Wilson New York Unew Panay Negros Cebu J. G. White & Co Spieher & Co Luzon Manila- Dagupan Dagupan-Laog

Important Railroad Cases Set Before Indiana Railroad Commission

The Indiana Railroad Commission will hear cases on Feb 6 and Feb 27 involving coal transportation rules from New Albany west, excessive coal rates for lines including the Monon, and classified rates from Indianapolis to western points. Ludwig Knauf, civil war veteran, died suddenly in Milton Indiana on Jan 2.

Indiana Railroad Commission Edward P. Sider Southern Railroad Company New Albany Ramona Collttie Stoma Company Monon Hailroad Company Feb & Schnutt & Co Vandabe Railroad Company Indianapolis Points Weet Knaub Milton Ind Ludwig Knauf

Funeral plans for John W. Cooper published

The funeral for John W. Cooper of 49 WW Meridian will be held at 4 PM Monday with private burial at Crown Hill. The notice notes his death occurred Thursday night at his home.

Jooper John W. Cooper

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In Hendricks CO Eagock Kankakee River Kankakee Indiana Engineering Society W. D. Fence Purdie University San. Danville Sarah I. Christie Hendrick County Terry- Haut Indy Hattie Leahy John Bhirkle Ator Indiana Steel Trust Corey Brcep Sree Cumberland U Chari H. Sullivan Hood Uneeda Biscuit Harrison Monument Commission Philippines Commission Ceaanington Ratstarts Dye Works Arexow Ave Massy Earstadi Pocahontas Perton Rhs M. Holloran & CO Newton Claypool Blaz Sree Phonse Maia Antrafactory Tukedo Mfg. CO Indianapolis, Ind White Star Laundry M. C. Watson & CO Virginia Ave Hush McGlheny E. W. Grove Olt and Supply Co Marion Eunty Hirchman’s
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