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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1906

Page

2

Lecture At Winona Lake Promotes Nature Study

At Winona Lake Indiana Prof Schmucker delivered an engaging talk on The Voices of the Night blending birds flowers and nature with a religious view. Students in Dellinger biology study birds and farmers gains, plus Miss Selleck leads landscape sketching for eighteen learners. The Women’s Club met at the Idle Pavilion with a paper on Domestic Science sparking discussion about home education reading and art in the home.

Dellinger Warsaw Roda E. Selleck Shortridge Winona Dean

Room Robbery Report From Washington Street Home

Joseph Wilson of 42% East Washington Street reported a burglary at his rooming house. Entry was made into a large room where apparel and a small amount of change were taken, along with a valuable gold lodge pin. Police are investigating footprints and possible suspects.

Cermit A. Archibald & Co East Washington Street Joseph Wilson Washington St Big Room Atoll

Meetings and gatherings across Indianapolis area events

Multiple public and organizational meetings and picnics announced for Friday. Reports on Northwestern avenue improvements, Hendricks County Society courtroom session, Indiana district Woman's Home Missionary Society picnic at Brookelde park, Mothers Jewels sending funds to York Nebraska, WCTU Martins county picnic, city unions gathering, Hamilton County Reunion picnic at Brookside park with officials named.

Munro Hail Northwestern-ave Indianapolis Germania Park Hendricks County Society Brookelde Park Indiana Woman's Home Missionary Society Mothers” Jewels Hall-place Church National Hospital York Neb. Marton W. CT. U Brookside Park Hamilton County Reunion Association T. P. Davis Z. A Hauser J. T. Little

Chinese to Dig Panama Canal If Laborers Fail Local Sources

Panama canal commission moves to import Chinese labor after Western Caribbean workers and Spanish natives failed to meet needs. Attorney General Moody to rule on legality under exclusion and contract labor laws. If Chinese workers prove effective, more will be brought to the isthmus despite climate concerns.

Scrippa-McRae Washington Panama Canal Canal Commission Far East Moody Canal Zone Canal West Indian Islands Spain Eren

Victims Named In Greenwood Carbide Tank Explosion

Rev D I Lewis a Greenfield preacher and George McMeenus died when a 20 gallon calcium carbide tank exploded at a tent in Greenwood. Son Harry Levis was bruised and shocked as spectators rushed from the crowd. The elder Lewis had preached 13 years and toured the state with revival meetings. The widow says he was connected in theatrical circles and may be related to David W Lewis.

Greenwood Ind D. I. Levis Greenfield George McMeenus Harry E. Levis Leys and Son Greenwand San Franceleco Levis McMeenus Kart Ren Levin Acton David W.lewis Josh Spraceby Lewis

Five Killed in Mine Explosion In West Virginia

An explosion at the Dixon mine in Unger West Virginia last night killed six men including brothers Wallace Mitchell Ernest Jones Palmer Hurrie and Robert Harris and two other workers BEI Crouge and Langdon Whites aide. Gasoline light used while descending caused the blast.

feelponeNe Bluefield W .Va Unger Wallace Mitchell Ernest Jones Palmer Hurrie Robert Harris John Gilmer Bei Crouge Langdon Whites

Des Moines Officials Arrested In Bribery Case

Des Moines Ia July George B Hippee general manager of the Des Moines City Railway company and A M Hadley an employee of the president were arrested on charges of bribing and conspiring to bribe Alderman J L Hamery. They pleaded not guilty before Justice el Roe and were held under bonds of 1000 dollars.

Serlpon-Metine Prean Des Moines George B. Hippee Des Moines City Railway Company A. M. Hadley J. L. Hamery el Roe Uberty

McCabe Buys Talking Machine To Silence Chatty Women

Williamsport resident McCabe purchased a color horn music box device from the Columbia Graphophone Co for 117 dollars. He hoped the loud horn would stop the chatter of women visiting his home, claiming the device would drown out voices like Niagara Falls. He reported the purchase with satisfaction and set orders for immediate shipment.

ELF McCabe Williamsport Ind Tam Tfe Yeast Columbia Grapha Niagara

Denver Tramway Franchis Breaks Spark Inquiry

A federal circuit court in Denver has been asked to investigate alleged election frauds linked to a two year streetcar franchise won by the Denver Tramway Company. Attorneys filed quo warranto papers to challenge the tramway title and force a defense of the award.

SoapPsnense Press Association Denver Col Cfrsult Denver Thy Tramway Company Qpithe Chisa

Bond scramble ends as Panama canal bonds draw bids

The scramble for new Panama canal bonds ends with more than 2000 bids by noon and expectations of oversubscription. Two New York bidders reportedly offered for the entire issue, underscoring strong demand amid volatile bidding.

Washington Panama Canal Joan New York Pew. Smith Mansachusatts

West Indianapolis League Formed to Fight Saloon

The West Indianapolis Home Protective League has been formed to oppose saloons in the area. It aims to close the three saloons in the section through remonstrance, as the group undertakes its local campaign.

West Indianapolis

Roosevelt Will May Be Contested Heirs Seek Court Review

New York July reports reveal disputes among heirs over a codicil to the will of Robert H Roosevelt, uncle of the president, leaving about 1 000 000 dollars. Court action could challenge provisions absolving his favored son from obligations while directing accounts to be accepted without auditing. Mrs John E Roosevelt signalled willingness to press the matter in court. The president's nephew is named in the will as a potential beneficiary.

Scripps-Meliac Frese Association New York Robert H. Roosevelt Heira Roonevelt John E. Roosevelt Robert Roosevelt

May Sign Treaty at Sea Near Guatemala

United States cruiser Marblehead with peace commissioners from San Salvador Honduras and Guatemala sails beyond three miles off San Jose de Guatemala. Commander Mulligan hosts US Minister Merry and Mexican Minister Frederica Gamboa. Armistice mediated by Presidents Roosevelt and Dias has held since early Wednesday with no fighting since Tuesday as Salvadoran forces captured several Guatemalan positions.

Scrippr-MeRxe Prene Association Mexico City United States Marblehead San Salvador Honduras Guacemila San Jose de Guatemala Mulligan Merry Frederica Gamboa Roosevelt Dias Las Margaritan Coyoullo Clomar

Missouri Aims to Back Cannon for 1908 Presidency

Illinois and Missouri Republicans coordinate to back Joseph G Cannon for the 1908 presidency. Missouri leaders expect a joint effort with state and federal groups, with Vice President Fairbanks and Senator Warner aligning to boost Cannon along with the Missouri Republican committee. The plan includes rapid campaigning and a possible Missouri convention push.

The Sun ST. Louis Missouri Joseph G. Cannon Republican Jeaders Republican Judicial Convention Jefferson City Uncle Joe State Ing Tts C Hoices Niedssinghaus Atsspact Tiinois Danville Warner Washington Congress Joe Charles W. Fairbanke William Warner Republican State Committee Thomas K. Niedrinehaus Fairbanks Cannon State Committee Walahington Feas Niedinghaus

Elllis Weds at Hammond in Chicago area wedding report

An automobile racing man Jerome A. Ripley, son of President Edward P. Ripley of the Santa Fe, reportedly wed Alice M. Ellim in Hammond Indiana, while Alice M. Ellim’s divorce from Mike Ida Mne Plats of Chicago, formerly of South Bend, was finalized on Friday on statutory grounds.

sreppi-McHac Preas Association Chicago Jerome A. Fill Alice M. Ellim Edward P. Ripley Banta Fe Railroad Hammond Ind Mike Ida Mne Plats South Bend Kilur

Hartje divorce case witness details deposition and blackmail

Pittsburg testimony in the Hartje divorce dispute centers on Welshans describing how he helped Hartje and former coachman Hose obtain depostions and conceal their actions. The witness recalls aiding Howe’s escape to New Jersey, giving money at Hotel Denis, and threats of prison for perjury, with attorneys seeking to suppress his testimony.

Denis New York Pittsburg Jonn L. Welahons Crand Hartje Welshona Harte Clifford Hose Martje Hose Mare Hoogeone Welshans John M. Freeman Welshons Howe Uuil Hoon Hone Mn Hope Hartie

Terry 15 Not Bug House Amid Sanitarium Rumor

New York July 4 Joe Humphreg manager for Terry McGovern denied a report from South Norwalk Conn that McGovern is again an inmate of a sanitarium suffering mental trouble He said McGovern is with his wife at Ackley cottage on Lake Pontoosue in the Berkshire hills near Mittefeld Massachusetts and has been in excellent health He refuted the sanitarium claim and said the couple are well and upset by the rumor.

the Sun New York Joe Humphreg Terry McGovern South Norwalk Conn McClovern Ansterium Ald Humphs Reve McGovern Ackley Conage Lake Pontoosue Berkahtre Hills Mittefeld Masa

Indictment Not Good in California Courthouse Move

Special to The Run from Lexington Kentucky July 2 reports the Fayette county grand jury indictment against John J Curtin rejected by Los Angeles courts. Officers returned to Kentucky without Curtin in custody after he was arrested in Los Angeles on a perjury warrant tied to a life insurance policy sale. Curtin had been indicted in March.

Lexington Fayette County John J. Curtin Los Angeles Kentucky Curtle Chargle

Indianapolis Rail Schedule Fragments From City Lines

Mornings begin with service at 4:00 and 6:00 a.m. with hourly runs to 9:00 p.m. Limited sessions reach Richmond Granntaly and Lafayette at specified times. Night travel includes 10:00 and 1:00 a.m. trains, some only to Lebanon or through to Lafayette on Sundays, with additional connections at Lebanon for Crawfordsville and Thorntown. Freight and passenger office details noted.

Indianapolis Eastern Richmond Granntaly Martinstille Enville Napolis Coal Traction Co Theo Bis Am Ant Pola & Northweuters Betheernega Telanbome Rushville Shelbyville Indianapoliy Rin Peru Logansport Fort Waynes Indianapolla Hesseye Fort Wayne Marion Indlurapolla

Cincinnati Division Time Cards for Rail Line Timetable

Railroad time card listing schedules for Cincinnati Division with departures to Indianapolis Toledo Chicago and other hubs. Includes multiple departure times from Cincinnati and connections through Harton, Elkhart, Fort Wayne, Danville, Lafayette and Perrin with daily and Sunday notes.

Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton Ginclianat Davision aeMe Simelmonity Indianapolits Toledo Indianapolla Indianapolia Pms Ltd Thollanapoly Chicago Vin Apsgantens Teare Ram Harton Detroit Winona Fhrer & Elkharty Dayton BelleCarpe Bellefont Springfield Colors Colum Murele Ft. Wayne Man Elttrt Renton Hart Wesh Wasn & Norfolk Richm Wek Fai Web Wen Reteras SM Vernos and Ponte Shamin, Vernon Toute Heigam Mavte Gante Saya T. Heute Bi Loute T. Bante St. Dette T. Tante Mattean T. Tete Rt. Conte Bante St. Tate Lafayette Chicago Chiesga Qzigam Lafayette Chiengs Ranta Peart Danvilte and Pearta Danvilte & Chompaten Danville Int Perrin aNgie

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