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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1906

Page

2

Preacher 18 Guilty Survive Sextons Convicted at Omaha

In Omaha on June 27, George Ware rector of a church in Lincoln Neb and president of the L I L Cattle company was found guilty on all counts of two indictments for conspiracy to defraud the United States of 20 000 acres in Hooker County Nebraska. Larter and Welch pleaded guilty to conspiracy. Ware faces two years in the penitentiary and fines. The story also notes state school figures from Fassett Cotton including total enrollment teachers and school houses and funds July 1905.

Scrippa-3eRae Ree Association Omaha Neb United States Hooker County Nebraska George Ware Lend S. 1 L. i. 1. Cattle Company Munger Ue Grand Island Goldiers Ware Frank W. Limebert Harry Welch Cnae Lartert Welch Po Man Ferdare Gan Cie Defandanes Allorney Fasset A. Cotton Congressonal Fant Pela Syme Sune

Finland Becoming Free Amid Terror Rule’s Fade

A translated dispatch notes Finland moving toward freedom as a seven week period ends. It recalls a 14 year regime marked by terror and oppression under former Governor General Dobrikutt whose policies are dissolving. The article portrays a hostile era giving way to a favored path toward liberty and democratic governance.

Unclear filing questions Northwestern Mutual Life statement

The article fragment reports a denial from Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance about a claim that it contributed to committee funds. It references an alleged transfer and a Tepnesser figure, but the text is fragmented and uncertain about specifics. The piece lacks clear names, dates, or verifiable events.

Uuridorthwestern Mutual Life Insw Nt HS NAS Bhat Company Stte ‘Trensfer Folk Tepnesser Cimpalen

Plot uncovered near Tearkoe Selo shocks St. Petersburg

Reports from Athens indicate a new plot uncovered near Tearkoe Selo in St. Petersburg. The czar’s security tightens as arrests rise and military guards are strengthened around royal parks.

Jeune Pron ST. Petershorg le Bs Tearkoe Selo Royal Park

Groundhog Capture Report Near Valley Milly

Charles McDouale, driver of hook and ladder No. J, on Mary Jane Street, trapped a groundhog alive Thursday near Valley Milly. Fear of grandace and shadow sightings were noted as factors in the tale of an unusually long winter.

Yeu. J Charles McDouale Hook and Ladder Xo. J Mary Janed St Autaite Big Hole Valley Milly

Value of Charcoal Delivers Health and Beauty Benefits

A Buffalo physician praises Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a safe method to cleanse the stomach and bowels, improve complexion, purify breath and blood, and aid liver function. The ad asserts charcoal absorbs gases, reduces odors, and offers daily health gains for twenty five cents a box.

Pew Stuart

Police record of woman Anna Williams in Opium Den arrest

Police record notes Anna Williams known to authorities as Pete Wacksan was arrested in an opium den on Voletast. She is described as a notorious figure with a road on her right arm. Detla Williams Dell Prien was present. officers seized tools used for fetting, though olden drawings were taken.

Anna Willams Voletast Priday Pete Wacksan Jong Detla Willams Poe

Witness Mother Defends Bud Hizer in Assault Case

The mother of Bud Hizer, a Black defendant, testified at the trial for assault and battery on George Russell. She described the incident and her son’s conduct, noting a disturbance arose and Bud sought to defend himself. The mother’s testimony helped Hizer avoid harsher penalties, and the court ordered him to pay $10 and costs.

Bud” Hizer George Russell

Dwyer Pleads Guilty for Colorizing Oleomargarine

Edwin Dwyer of Indianapolis pleaded not guilty at arraignment on a federal indictment for coloring oleomargarine without a license. He changed his plea to guilty before the U S court and was fined $100 after revenue agents had kept him under surveillance. His factory was seized following a summer investigation.

Edwin Dwyer Nillanapolis Ind United States Court Fund Dwyer

Contests Will of Dr John A Ouchterlony

Salt to contest the will was filed yesterday by August Fa Wan Ouchterlony and Alma Matilda Ouchterlony in Gothenburg Switzerland. They allege undue influence. The estate is valued from 19000 to 300000 and much of the wealth was left to the Roman Catholic church in the diocese.

Louisville John A. Ouchterlony August Fa- Wan Ouchterlony Alma Matilda Ouchterlony Ginter Gothenburg Switzerland

BILLHEIMER 18 MOVING FOR AUDITOR NOMINATION

BILLHEIMER, 18, moving from Tennessee, has toured northern counties and returned proudly. He aims for the Republican nomination as auditor of a tutor, plans to visit Wayne County and other areas in the Sixth district next week.

Stows Uepurs Sumaue Sinte Wayne

Elephant Runs Wild After Drinking In Grant Inrh Zoo

Special to the gun reports Maude the elephant at Grant Inrh escaped after consuming two quarts of wine, injuring several Ira keepers as crowds and onlookers struggled to regain control. Nearby entries note Petersburg shipments and hides tied to fur trade in New York City.

Atlanta Maude Grant Medin Pantie Nile Syceiat Petersburg Ind Jacol KE Schira New York City Jwndeh Ae Pata F

Murder on Big Four Train Near Spades Ind Claims Joe Crowell

Passengers on a Cincinnati to St Louis Big Four train witnessed a field attack near Spades Ind. Joe Crowell, an Austrian, was beaten to death. suspect Mike Daneish, a Danish immigrant, fled. A Danish man matching description boarded a Chicago-bound train later, raising a manhunt. Crowell’s pockets were rifled, suggesting robbery.

Joe Crowell Spades Breais Batesville Ind Jen Cincinnati St. Louis Hyde Over Mike Line Ish Crowell Chicago Pottee Mike Danish Crawel

Harding Case Settled in Noblesville Suit

W. E. Harding received 2000 dollars after a 1901 October street car accident in Indianapolis. The lawsuit against Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company was compromised last night and dismissed.

Ous Noblesville Ind W. E Harding Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company Piamnetti Harding Indianapolis

Woman seeks 10000 damages in cement plant death case

Special to The Sun. In New Albany Indiana on January 27 Mrs Magele Miner of Zellersburg sues Standard Cement for 10000 damages over the death of her husband Wisley Miner killed in an explosion at the company's plant.

New Albany, Inn Mra Magele Miner Zellersburg Standard Cement Company Wisley Miner

Mrs Mickless Sues Mitchell Lime Company

Mrs Carrie Mickless files suit in Bedford Indiana for damages after her husband Ambrose Mickless was crushed by a falling stone at Mitchell Lime Company on New Year’s Day. The case seeks compensation for the death and accompanying losses.

Mickless Bedford Ind Carrie Mickless Mitchell Lime Company Ambrose Mickless

Death by self harm reported in Greensburg home

Mrs. Mary McGif, 48, hanged herself at her Greensburg Indiana home yesterday. Authorities note a prior suicide attempt six months earlier by swallowing strychnine. The case is being investigated locally.

Greensburg Ind Dan Mary McGif

Wingate Buys Shelbyville Paper to Form Independent News

Joan Widgate and his son William form a $140 stock company to buy the Jem Merzonian plant in Shelbyville Indiana and plan to publish the Independent News with daily and weekly editions starting next Tuesday. The Wingate purchase follows prior moves by Wingate to take control of the Shelbyville Republican, and changes in management and naming were announced.

Shelbyville Ind Joan Widgate Willam Jem Merzonian Independent News Jonn 4 Wingate Shelbyvite Republican Pape

Suspected forger arrested in Lebanon cigar shop owner

Sperial to the Su Shelbyville Informed that Wilts a former merchant now cigar store owner in Lebanon was arrested here on the verge of forging a note for the Williamsport National Bank. Officer Ausdell escorted him back to Lebanon as Plainfield merchants form an association to boom the town.

Sperial Shelbyville Ind Dan Viyne Wilts Lebanon Khla Willamsport National Bank Ausdell

Morton Justice Killed by Train Near Reed's Station

Morton Justice of Reed's Station was struck and killed by a passenger train on the BE and W near Muncie Indiana yesterday. His widow and one child survive.

Bbeerengesteset Des

Terre Haute Mayor Keeps Post Amid Impeachment Vote

Special to The Sam from Terre Haute Indiana reports the city council voted five to four to sustain impeachment charges against Mayor B Idaman, missing the two-thirds threshold by one vote. Debates centered on safety board removals and enforcement of a temperance policy, with shifting public sentiment noted during speeches.

Terre Haute B Idaman John Buntean Duscan Boards of Safety

Leap Year Observances Across Chinese Community Traditions

The article describes Three Days' observances for the Chinese leap year in Indianapolis, noting hospitality, festive activities, and exchanges of greetings. It critiques misunderstandings by outsiders while detailing lanterns, firecrackers, and lively street scenes, including calendar notes on a thirteen-month year and an upcoming nuptial custom.

Frevrayker Indianapolis Ronring Wile Leang China Celestia Watcriers Snather Luna Hung Jrmind Sivadi Busineay

Good Anecdotes Told Of Fighting Joe Wheeler

In Noblesville Indiana on January 27 a jury awarded Mrs John Sturdevant a judgment of 1009 against Lake Erie Western Railroad Co The article recalls Maj Gen Joe Wheeler nicknamed Fighting Joe and Little Boy Blue praising his wartime heroism and military devotion A ram attack in Redford Indiana left Arthur Cyl Ming nearly killed as he entered a shed to tend sheep during a ram incident

Joe Wheeler West Point Wheeler Inca Redford Ind Arthae Ming Lin Tel

Bachelors Draw Crowd At Plainfield Event

A public entertainment in Plainfield netted 15 dollars for the library fund. Maj. Gen. Wheeler attended, seated among dignitaries, while stories of Joe Wheeler and the old troop reflected on battles from Chancellorsville to Texas. Wheeler recalled his past comrades and expressed feeling after viewing a ceremonial sword. The crowd cheered as he recounted cavalry memories and a furlough tale.

Third Cavalry Jack Chancellorsville Beverly Sawlors Creek Saber Texas Joe Wheeler

Keak Anertonn Sleep Advice Scene

Fragmentary dialogue presents a supposed exchange where a speaker extols sleep as a remedy for hardship. The text contrasts calm rest with restraint, stating activity requires ample sleep and avoidance of intoxicants to endure extreme climates and strenuous duties.

Judge orders salary division in Bedford divorce case

Judge Wily Hag orders Jerry Mosler to pay a portion of his salary to his wife in a Bedford divorce case. Mosler, described as a felon and a teacher, currently earns $1.40 per day, with the salary division to be enforced as part of the proceedings.

Abe Bedford Ind Wilyhag Jerry Mr. Mosler Batt

Wedding postponed after sudden death in Jasper

Special to The Saw from Jasper Indiana reports the wedding scheduled for early January is postponed following the unexpected death of Mrs. Theresa Greet yesterday. The incident disrupts local plans as families await further arrangements and official updates.

Jasper Ind Theresr Greet Mer

Leprosy Cure Claim By Dr W Eye Medical Co

A doctor from Fond du Lac Wisconsin claims a 30 year practice has cured leprosy in most cases and offers free treatment guidance and a book. He invites sufferers or those who know them to write at once for help and lists hundreds reportedly cured.

DR. W. Eye Medical CO Fond ‘du Lac Wis

Chinese Calendar and Lunar Festivities Describe Ancient Traditions

A described excerpt details a lunar based Chinese calendar with intercalary days forming months and a leap year. It mentions names of alleged months, ceremonial door gifts, incense pots, and visitors receiving house keys, reflecting a richly symbolic, transient festival lasting several days amid cross-cultural commentary.

Poisoned rat poison kills boy and injures baby

In Sprowlan county a faulty rat poison caused a child to die within hours while a two year old was severely harmed. A syrup bottle appears to have contaminated the poison. The incident at a crevk near Nighowe a Lows remains under investigation.

Nighowe Ty Kaus

Agreement Eludes Carpenters and Joiners and Woodworkers

No agreement has been reached between the Carpenters and Joiners and the Woodworkers. A conciliating committee of Presidents Huber and Mulcahy, with AFL President Gompere as chairman, aims to submit mutually satisfactory propositions.

Huber Carpenters Mulcahy Gompere American Federation of Labor

Trains Kill and Injure Thousands in U S

A bulletin from the Interstate Commerce Commission shows that in July August and September a large number of passengers and railroad employees were killed or injured on steam railroads in the United States. The report tallies 1, first week of the period with many fatalities and 18,396 injuries.

Interstate Commerce Commission United States

Public Works Debates Spring Street Improvements

A crowd at the Board of Public Works urged alley and street upgrades as spring nears. Petitions covered Washington to Deierborn and Hawkt Street, with heated exchanges and refusals to proceed yet. Final notices cited sewer plans and track elevation affecting future paving decisions.

Board of Public Works Public Works Washington Deierborn Gaysta Mincoln Raymounters Anne Muga Bast St Nebraska Lincoln Esphelt East-se Washington-sf Virginia-ave Brade

Train Strikes Buggy Killing Horse Injures Family

Hirchman L and wife Charing Gray and their year old daughter were riding in a buggy when a train struck near Vale by Mula on the W railway crossing. The horse was killed. Bray suffered brusing, wife minor injuries, and the child fractured thigh. All three were taken to St Vuter hospital for care. Saturday, the family was en route when the crossing disaster occurred.

Charing Gray Tyte Vale Mula Wowie Priday Bray St. Vuter Hospital

Pension fraud charged in Cortinea court case

Anather case of pension fraud before the United States court Friday charges SN HL Guttman a pension agent with procuring and forwarding Mrs. Abigail Palmer’s pension application. The indictment claims statements were falsified though witnesses signed, not sworn, and papers certified by Lutiman as notary.

United States SN HL Guttman Cortinea Pension Department Abigail Palmer Lutiman Bovarawits Pesses

Debutante Dorothy Whitney Headlines Expensive New York Party

A grand debut in New York showcases Miss Dorothy Whitney in a costly, flamboyant event. The gathering features elaborate fashions, heavy entertainment, and notable social figures, highlighting the era's appetite for lavish society affairs.

New York Dorothy Whitney

Neuralgia and nerve pain relief claim from Miles pills

A testimonial claims Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills relieve neuralgia and nerve pain by removing pressure on nerves. The speaker reports intense pain and general relief after using the product, with a guarantee of benefit from the seller and a refund if not satisfied.

Miles Dr. Files Miles ‘Medical Co Elkhart, Ind

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