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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1906

Page

2

Bryan Leaves Berlin for World Trip to England and London Speech

William Jennings Bryan departed Berlin for St Petersburg to visit the czars and the douma, then proceed to Sweden and Norway, England in July, and on to France Italy and Switzerland. He plans a July Fourth speech in London and expects to land in New York August 3 for a Democratic ovation, noting the 1908 tariff issue as central to the next U S election. Sullivan County Democrats back Bryan for president and Cox for state senator.

Berlin William Jennings Bryan St. Petersburg Russia Douma Sweden Norway England France Italy Switzerland Aviaion London Ameri Arris New York United State

Laetus Club to Stage Deestrict Skule at St Anthony's Hall

Laetus club presents a repeat performance of Deestrict Skule written by Miss Murmy at St Anthony's hall Wednesday night. The cast remains the same headed by Roy L. Burtch J Fisher and F J Laraway. Arrangements are by Miss Murray Foley Mueller and Mrs Everett Durgess and Mrs Ge Richie.

St. Anthony's Hall Laetus Club Miss Murmy Roy L. Burtch J. Fisher F. J. Laraway Murray Foley Mueller Everett Durgess Ge Richie St. Anthony's

Ready for the Argument Monticello

In Monticello Ind on June 13 Thomas McCoy testified in his own defense in the Rensselaer bank case and was expected to remain on the stand all day. prosecutors planned to begin the state’s argument tomorrow morning detailing McCoy and his early entry into A McCoy & Co with his father and J Hollingsworth and the later withdrawal. He described ties to the stock farm and other ventures, noting losses between 5000 and 6000 dollars in ten years, plus larger losses in the cattle business.

Monticello Ind Thomas McOy Rensselaer Bank Thomas A. McCoy & Co

Three New U S Senators Seated in Delaware and Maryland

In Delaware at Dover Republican Cal A. Dupont of Wilmington won the vacant U S Senate seat over J K Addicks by a 20 to 10 vote. MH Ward RANSABeTudge AJ W Benson of Ottawa called on Gov Hoch and accepted the senatorship. In Maryland William Pinkney White went to Washington to take the oath, succeeding the late Senator Gorman.

Delaware Ravcus Dover Nigny Cal Henry A. Dupont Wilmington United States Senate J. K. Addicks Dupont Addicks MH. HL Ward Ransabetudge AJ W. Benson Ottawa Gov. Hoch United States Burton Maryland Wiliam Pinkney White Washington Senator Gorman Charles I. Tucker Mahel Tuage Ache Cotte Peiting Gav Gov Guild

Agreement on statehood bill to admit Oklahoma and Indian territory

Special to The Sum. Washington reports Oklahoma and Indian Territory will be admitted as one state. Voters in both lands will decide in November. If New Mexico and Arizona approve, they join as a joint state. Foregone conclusion Oklahoma will vote for statehood.

Washington Oklahoma Indian Territory New Mexico Arizona

Prince Recippa-McRae Riches Seek Bride in Korea

Report from Tokio notes Crown Prince widower seeks remarriage with thousands of Korean maidens considered eligible. Government orders list and describe suitable brides while provinces punished for defying edict. Separate item from Birmingham cites talk of a 20 million rouble Russian loan, half to fund ships built in England amid improving Anglo Russian ties.

Recippa-McRae Treas Association Tokio Sune Korea Seoul Daugheer Serippa-MeHtme Press Association Birmingham Ens the Post Today England

Exonerated Officer Cleared of Drunkenness Charge

Patrolman Oliver W. Wooley was vindicated by the Board of Public Safety on Saturday after being charged by J. J. Liddy of the Pennsylvania Railroad company with intoxication and conduct unbecoming an officer. He demonstrated sobriety and promptly returned to duty.

Oliver W. Wooley Board of Public Safety J. J. Liddy Pennsylvania Railroad Company Wooley

Central Ave Reformed Church Birthday Celebration

The Central-ave Reformed church marks its first anniversary with a Tuesday night birthday party hosted by the Aid society. A musical program features the Lilly Male quartet Mrs J Hugh Daugherty a selected Indianapolis Mandolin club quartet Miss Bert Jasper pianist and the Cleo quartet. Refreshments are organized by the men of the society at the church corner Central-ave and Twenty-first-st.

Central-ave Aid Society Lilly J. Hugh Daugherty Indianapolis Mandolin Club Berthe Jasper Cleo Twenty-first-st

Comedian Murphy Hospitalized After Sudden Mental Break

Louisville June 12 Jack Murphy a comedian with an amusement company became violently insane during a rehearsal before an appreciative crowd after he had made a face. He was removed to the City hospital for treatment.

Kerinps-Welige Preas Assoriation Louisville Jack Murphy

Innocent Boy Pleads Amid Death Row Farewell

Boston June 12 Charles L Tucker a boy in the death chair protested his innocence before execution for the murder of Mabel Page. Doctors confirmed death after three electric shocks. Tucker’s tearful note to Gov Guild and his clergyman’s clemency appeal followed, with Gov Guild declining clemency.

Sun Boston Mass Charles L. Tucker Mies Mabel Page Tucker Joseph McLaughlin Guild Methodist Episcopal Church Thomas W. Bishop Guil T W. Hishop Traceenca Bishop James H. Vahey Vahey

Tucker Genuinely Sorry For His Wrongdoing, King Trial Notes

A lengthy statement by James Heahey, counsel for Tucker, denounces the governor's findings and claims proof of Tucker’s innocence while condemning no guilt discussion. Heahey cites two years of exhaustive labor and shares remorseful sentiments toward the convicted man who faced a first degree murder indictment.

James Heahey Couriel Tucker Alder Nae sisUng

Doctor explains coffee craze claiming cure in Wellville lore

A garbled medical magazine excerpt touts Postum as a permanent solution, urging families to replace coffee with this beverage. It cites dramatic health claims and a call to use Postum with water and cream, while authorities flag it as a false remedy linked to a fictional wellness movement.

Death of a man of tender solicitude and courage

The deceased displayed tender solicitude for friends and rare courage. He forgave his enemies and thanked God that his counsel had fulfilled its duties. Tucker’s body was given to an undertaker for a private funeral at the Tucker home in Auburnedal e and burial will take place in Hope cemetery, Worcester.

Tucker Auburnedale Hope Cemetery Worcester

Railroad Franchise Change Before Indianapolis Board of Public Works

Attorney Addison C. Harris and Indianapolis Southern Railroad officers told the Board of Public Works why they sought changes in the franchise. Harris urged striking the clause that lets other roads use city elevated tracks. The rail line would only contract with Indianapolis Union Railway to enter Union Station if no other trains could access the station. The board sent the matter to City Attorney Matson. Provisions on bell ringing and train speed near crossings would be removed since elevated tracks will be used.

Addison C. Harris Indianapolis Southern Railroad Company Board of Public Works Harris Indianapolis Union Railway Company Union Station Frederick E. Matson

Pave Meridian St With Timbered Brick Road Work

The Marten County Construction company was awarded a contract to pave Meridian Street from Thirty-fourth to Thirty-sixth with a wood backed brick pavement.

Marten Couny Construction Company

Mysterious Death Reported After Fall at North Mabain Place

A man named Joseph Bickwell, about 25, died after a fall near a pair of N Mabain horses. The coroner was called to the scene to investigate death, with details sparse and unclear due to damaged text.

Joerph Bickwell N. Mabain Robertsen Hickwell Wits

Whisky Floods Benson Creek Creates Drunken Fish Chaos

Kentucky farmers report a whisky spill of 43,000 gallons from a distillery on a Saturday. The liquor flowed into Benson Creek where fish appeared intoxicated and floated on the surface. Locals gathered curious witnesses and alerted authorities as the mystery of the break was explained.

Ky. Jima Benson Creek

Trains Fatality Identifies Local Woman

The body of Minnie Taskey twenty seven years old was identified after a railroad crossing accident in Indianapolis. Miss Taskey, a Seymour Indiana resident, worked at White's restaurant and had been in the city since February. Deputy Coroner J F Robertson says witnesses indicate she did not commit suicide, but tried to avoid the oncoming train.

Bunday Davidson-at Minnie Taskey

Chicago Societies Win Liquor Permit Victory

The United Societies of Chicago, many of foreign birth or parentage, won a fight for special licenses to dispense liquor at dances and other entertainments. City council approved the ordinance by 47 to 19, authorizing the mayor to grant rights to serve alcohol from 3 p m to 3 a m.

Kertyya-Mifige Prean Association Chicago United Societies of Chicago

Wanderings Ended as Bishop Found in Anderson Town

William Bishop, 70, missing two weeks, was located in Anderson and brought back to 33 Rank­s-avenue, home of J. Bishop. He had been wandering after leaving his residence, and his mental state has been unstable since his disappearance.

Willam Bishop Anderson Misaop W Watehmnun Drvingan Hin Hon

Miles' Anti-Pain Pills Offer Quick Headache Relief

An ad touts Dr Miles' Anti-Pain Pills as a fast, safe cure for headaches and nervous pains. It promises relief within minutes with no other effects, claims the product can restore calm and normal daily activity, and notes a 24 cent price per box.

Toas Dr. Miles USA Miles Andi Petn Orrville Beneft

California Exits Nominally by Germania Insurance Firm

The Germania Insurance Company of New York will write no more policies in California, will close all offices, and abandon California as a field of operation in June.

California Scrippe-Meltae Frese Associacion San Francisco The Germania Insurance Company New York Califor Nia Ibor

Railroad Time Cards Cincinnati and Dayton City Ticket Note

Railway time card notice in Cincinnati and Dayton outlines city ticket validity and schedule details. B. Witneien listed as witness. document references Hamelion line and on a day marked by local transit authorities.

Cincinnati Hamelion Dayton Na B. Witneien Todianepalia

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