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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1906

Page

2

Money Pours In For Lost Boy Search Across State

Money pours in from many points to aid the search for Joston Richmond who vanished near New Madrid Missouri. Dr and Mrs L Byers face mounting costs after a failure to locate their son. Citizens in Covington Evansville and other cities start funds while ministers and newspaper groups urge continued efforts and donations to cover travel and search expenses.

The Sun Beeletville Ind Dr. Byers Bvanaville Seeleyville Byers Hin Ton Splri

Fatal Gas Explosion Levels Richmond Farm Home

In Richmond Indiana an acetylene lighting gas blast destroyed the home of farmer John Cook across the Chip One River. Mrs Cook was killed and two children and guest Mrs Delia Burgoyne were seriously injured while a boy was blown through a window with minor injuries. The loss is estimated at $5,000 with insurance.

the Sun Richmond Ind Jehn Cook Dresdner

Mother Gillespie Dead in Indiana Prison Case

Mrs Margaret Gillespie mother of James Gillespie, serving life for the murder of his twin sister Elizabeth, died of pneumonia aged years. She had testified in the trial and used a mother's plea to save him. Her sons Dr William Gillespie and Robert Gillespie and daughter Mrs Belle Sewgra were with her in her last hours.

Ind Maregaret Gillespie James Gilespie Iate Michigag Ct Elizabeth Gillespie Wan James Wiliam Gilleaple Robert Gillesle Belle Sewgra

Streetcar Accidents Injure Farmers and Child

Indina farmers Dan and H E Duke were struck by a street car. Witham remained conscious briefly while his brother escaped with scratches. Earlier, Frank Higsby aged 3 was struck by another car and may have died.

Anderson Dan H. E. Duke Witham Frank Higsby

Farmers to Hold Institute in S Danville This Friday

Speck to the S Danville Indiana county farmers will hold their institute here on Friday and Saturday February 2 and 4. Instructors include Prof Christy corn expert of Purdue A B Anderson Franklin Moura Walker Gronnfield and Mrs Mervarth Cambridge City.

S. Danville Ind

Thieves Loot Calonas Friends Church Study Room

In Kokomo Indiana thieves broke into the study room of the Calonas Friends church during January and stole pocketbooks hats overshoes and wraps from present worshippers. Local police investigate the break in and seek witnesses and suspects.

Kokomo Ind

Two Suspects Arrested in Chandler Safe Robbery

Special to The San Evansville Indiana report says Jon Zeber and Thomas Johnson were arrested here and held on charges of being implicated in the safe robbery at Chandler.

San Evansville, Ind Sin Jon Zeber Thomas Johnson Chandler

Burial for Mrs Barah Arnold Arrives in Mooresville Indiana

The body of Mrs Barah Arnold was taken to Mooresville for burial today. She died from infirmities of old age and was wheeled from Blawood Indiana to Mooresville yesterday for funeral rites.

Mooresville Sun Blawood Ind Barah Arnold

That Boston Sheep Problem

Reader Harvey Fisher of Knightsville Indiana questions the Boston Sheep Problem and includes a contaminated calculation trail trying to average an equal selling price per sheep. The letter cites various sales figures and prices such as 16 at 1.50 and multiple other line items, ending with a reference to Reno HA Vermont street.

Boston

Reader for Februarys War on Municipal Bosses Inspires Readers

The Reader Magazine February number highlights a municipal revolution led by Talcott Williams with pieces on reform in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Toledo. It features frontispiece art by Gerri A. Heneker, a borrowed tab clever story by Georges Randolih Chester Gouverneur Morris Providence Children story, tuberculosis article by Albert Hale, and varied contributions from Anne Elizabeth O Hare Witter Bynner Helen Saxon and others.

Reader Talcott Williame Haglam New York Braton Philadelphia Toledo Gerri A. Heneker Georges Randolih Chester Gouverneur Morria Albert Hale Anne Elizabeth O'Hare Witter Bynner Helen A Saxon Ahn Warner E. Kiser Edith Baker Brown Emma Belt Miles Edwin Carlisle Lugey Wood Levette Wison

Crant County Candidates Reach 29 in Republican Field

Manson Ind Jan 22 There are 29 Republican candidates for 12 Briat county offices. Primary set for Feb The slate includes Elmer Fietdline for prosecuting attorney John Strange A A Burker for state senator Gua St Conde John A Hunt Claude N Martin S O Duncan for clerk John D Ferree Lee Liner for auditor A Stont Mary Charles Edwin H Kia for treasurer W R Wallace Loran M Pen for sheriff Thomas Miter Hiram Modlin for coroner Dr W Cameron Dr G R Daniels for county surveyor George Swisher Fremont Wilson Frank M Maldwin for assessor Pearl Bogue Thomas Winslow William R Coomter for commissioners Oliver Davis Br 8S Brundige John Wilson Joseph Clouse H L McCaskey 15S Ben Bow Jared Stevingson

Spee Ie Ene Lee A. ¥. Stont Charles Edwin H. Kia Walter S. Neal W. R. Wallace Loran Herton Thomas 3. Miter Hiram Modlin W. ¥. Cameron GR. Daniels George Swisher Fremont Wilson Frank M. Maldwin Pearl Bogue Thomas Winslow William R Coomter Oliver & Davis Brundige John Wilson Joseph Clouse HL M. McCaskey Ben Bow Jared Stevingson

Bishop Offers Donations to Build Grace Church Memorial

At Grace Uplecount Church in Muncie Indiana Bishop Francis of Indianapolis announced George F McCut led offers to donate money to erect a new church and treasury. The provision is the church must accept the gift and use the buildings or memorials to the donor’s wife and mother who died about a year ago. The donation amounts to not less than $0008.

Sue Sun Muncie Ind Grace Uplecount Francis Indianapolis George F. McCut

Darrow Found Guilty in Disbarment Case

In Coshan Indiana on January 22 the jury in the disbarment case of Mayor Lemuel Darrow of Laporte and Attorney J W Talbot of South Bend found them guilty of unprofessional conduct. Attorney Wooden of Laporte was acquitted. A motion for a new trial will be made.

Neeiny Coshan Ind Lemuel Darrow Laporte J. W.talbot South Bend Wooden

Five Cent Stabbing Fatal in Indiana Quarrel

Evansville report E Indiana man Robert Braker died after a quarrel over a nickel. Suspect Robert Hill, a Black man, was arrested. In Indianapolis area a revival effort planned for next fall will unite Christian churches within a 30 mile radius under a central office, funded by businesslike methods and advertising. Evangelists of national renown will be engaged to promote the movement.

Evansville Ind Robert Braker Robert Hil Hill Indianapolis

Commemorate Red Sunday Observances in Finland Abroad

Helsinki Jan 25 Workingmen across Finland held solemn festivals to mark the Red Sunday anniversary in Russia. Money was collected to aid victims of the Russian revolution.

Scrippr-McRae Helsingforg Finland Russia

Wedding gowns and sequestered property clash in era

A debated Indiana case on sequestered property reports faces county tax effort. W. F. Chartres and W. E. Lowe defend tax ferrets arguing higher courts support the practice, while Judge Paulus rules county officers may not contract for such duties. The piece also notes Alice Roosevelt Longworth’s forthcoming Washington wedding gowns and trousseau details.

Paulus Stoners W. F. Chartres Lowe Ferreta H. J. Paulis Grant County W. F. Chartress W. E. Lowe Marion County Supreme and Appellate Courts of Indiana Lown Paulus Studge Fleener Litsey Parke County Supreme Court

Conspiracy Charge In Bankruptcy Case Against Sablosky Kin

Alpert Asche trustee in bankruptcy files suit in the United States circuit court against Michael and Isaac Sablosky and others including William Sablosky Simon Korn Maurice Cohen Sammuel Snllivan P L Gibbam Joseph Schoen Emil Mantel Charles Medias and Charles Solomon all of Indianapolis with Cohen and Kain in Martinsville and Greenfield charging irregular dealings and seeking a receiver for the later stores after the brothers were declared bankrupt on December 19. The complaint claims transfer of stock from 800 Massachusetts Ave and 1107 Shethy St to Greenfield and Martinsville and purchases beyond legitimate demands totaling 25 dollars. Goods shipped to Martinsville and Greenfield where Cohen and Kain opened stores and alleges Sablosky is being hidden by relatives.

Alpert Asche Michael Isaac Sablonky United States Sablosky J Brothers Massachusetts Ave Shethy St Greenfield Marshnsville Martinsville Cohen Koin Sabrosky

Broad Ripple Seeks Annexation by Indianapolis

Citizens of Broad Ripple push a petition to annex to Indianapolis with a city council proposal likely next meeting. If approved, remonstrated saloons in Washington township require a $780 revenue rise via tax levy, and Broad Ripple residents expect Indianapolis benefits. Annexation would force Indiana Union Traction to cut Broad Ripple fares from 20 cents to 3 cents.

Broad Ripple Indianapolis Athent Bnce Washington Township Indiana Union Traction Company

Wedding Dress Description From The Pageant Robe

A cream lace wedding gown described with a satin underslip and a long train. The bodice is draped with lace, elbow-length sleeves, and blue hand embroidery accents along the neckline. The dress is shown over a soft underlay with a regal satin look.

Mrs. Roosevelt Miss Roosevelt Philippines Jace Cowies Neil

Tragedy at St Pauls Negro Church Claims 18 Lives

A rushed panic at St Pauls Negro Church in Philadelphia during baptismal services caused 18 deaths as worshippers were trampled and crushed. Fire extinguishers arrived after a defective flue sparked a blaze. many were rushed to hospitals for injuries while guards struggled to calm the crowd.

Sperial Philadelphia St Pauls Negro Church Patton Ruth Framer John Berry Anne Alexander Mamie McKemney Holcoms Mra Mary Weblock Hemaelven

Cure by the Cuticura Remedies for eczema

In 1905 Lizzie E Sledge of Selma Alabama recounts four years of severe skin eczema resisting two physicians. After trying Cuticura Resolvent, Soap, and Ointment, the rash stopped within a bottle and cleared completely in six months. The testimonial credits the remedies with curing other troubles and urges use of Resolvent as the world’s best blood medicine.

New York Lizzie E. Sledge Jones Ave Selma

Electrician dies in fall at Richmond power building

Thomas G Moore an electrician employed by H J Reedy Elevator Co fell from a shaft beside the stairway to the basement of a Fourth and Einists building in Richmond Ind. His death was instantaneous and all bones were broken. The circumstances of the accident remain unknown as the night watchman Joby Days found his body. Moore is reported as the second man to be killed at work on the project since construction began.

Lowe Merion County Winals Arkansas Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska Fiera Valtedt Air Cincinnate Thomas G. Moore Whateway Home Gas Richmond Ind Fourth Moore H. J. Reedy Elevator Company

Disgrace and acid scare at Ben Hur hotel incident

Robert Ewell Kelley, 2, drank carnatic acid at the Ben Hur hotel Sunday and was saved by timely aid. Dr. Erhart of City dispensary arrived. Kelley was hospitalized with good recovery prospects. He faced accusations of stealing from a guest and despondently prepared to die, writing to a brother to claim innocence. his wife resided in Cincinnati.

Robert Ewell Kelley Ben Hur Erhart Kelley Kelly Cincinnati

New Pension Boards Form in Aarion County

Two new pension boards take duties this week. North side board comprises Dr. Fred Chariton Dr. Thomas E Noble and Dr. Bernaya Kennedy. South side board includes Dr. Samus H Moore Dr. R F Bione and Dr. W H L Link.

Aarion County Fred Chariton

Insurance rate proposal eyed by downtown club

At a smoker on Wednesday night the Commercial club plans to go on record by rate on the proposition of lower insurance rates in the downtown district. The special insurance committee report will be completed at the Wednesday night meeting.

Special Insurance Committee

Quiet, Effective Work From Grape-Nuts Food Story

A Nehewahid woman reports long constipation and headaches vanished after starting Grape-Nuts. She describes improved nerves, strength, and general health, noting her baby recovered from cholera-like illness with the food as a staple. Provided by Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan with reference to The Road to Wallville booklet.

Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Reston Tittle Wallville

Walkway Plan Proposed by Charles L Henry

Charles L Henry asked the Board of Public Works to fund a cement wall and curb on the north side of Fourteenth Street between Meridian and Mine Street at his own expense. The board noted the request would likely be granted and a petition may be presented at the next meeting. A separate police court case involved Miss Ivory Humes recounting an incident with Mrs Agnes Burke who allegedly assaulted and insulted her, Burke being fined four and costs for assault and battery.

Charles L. Lenry Public Works Une Leenth St Meridian Mineis~ Ste Henry Ivory Humes Agnes. Hurk Burke Costa

Rhoades Inquiry Reopened by State Charities Board

The Board of State Charities reopens the investigation into Miss Emily Rhoades, superintendent of the Industrial School for Girls and Women's prison. Each member will review about 300 pages of evidence and a meeting is planned at the secretary A W Butler’s office on January 30 to discuss the matter.

Board of State Charities Emily Rhoades Industrial School For Girls and Women's Prison A.W. Butler Rhoades

Denied New Trial In Weston Murder Case

Scrippa Ac Rae Press Association reports in Rostoon Mass that Charice Lucker was denied a new trial after conviction for the murder of Mr Mabel Page as Weston. The decision impacts the case and its pending appeals.

Scrippa-AcRae Press Association Rostoon Mass Charice Lucker Mabel Page Weston

Seven Killed in Handoggery Riot in Hungary

A riot in Handoggery Hungary left seven people dead and forty injured as peasants clashed with gendarmes. The report from Scripps Mehlen Press Association notes the violent outbreak occurred around January 2 with peasants confronting authorities.

Scripps-MeHne Press Association Vienna Handoggery Hungary Pergona

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