Fire Ravages Baltimore Wharf and Steamer Essex
A massive blaze destroyed the S hawkanth wharf of the Mer obeata' and Miners' Transportation company in Baltimore. A dredging machine and a scow ignited the fire, quickly consuming the 90 foot wharf. The steamer Essex, tied at the south end, burned fiercely and was towed away with its hull badly damaged.
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Beetyge-McRee Frese Association
Baltimore
Merobeata’ and Miners’ Transportation Company
Essex
Beasts Are Destroyed As Wharf Fire Rages In Indianapolis
Reports describe a major blaze tearing through a wharf area with eight scows and barges destroyed, cotton cargoes damaged, residents panic stricken on Block Street and Wheathart, while funeral prayers and civic meetings are postponed. The Indianapolis Medical Society adjourns for summer, Humane Society meets at Commercial Club, and several church groups plan activities amid the disaster.
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Villa-ave
Block-st
Wheathart
Mann and Stevens test grocery measures in Capitol Hill shop
Special to The fom Washington June 1 James R Mann of Chicago and Fred Stevens of St Paul weigh groceries in Manns Capitol Hill store to study packaging claims. They find most items undersize or underfill and reveal wide variations across brands. The pure food bill heads for next winter action.
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Washington, D. C
Jim Mann
Capitol Building
House
James R. Mann
Chicago
Mann
Fred ©. Stevens
St. Paul
Committee ‘On Interstate Commerce
Stevens
New York
Clerk Dies In Fire In Williamson Shoe Shop Blaze
Fire swept the upper story of a Williamson shoe shop in the business district at 3 am destroying 17 business buildings and damaging H. J. Williamson's dwelling. Clerk John Runyan, asleep above Blackburn's store, was burned to death. The six fires in the Paaviews area in five years are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Preas Association
Williamson
W. Va
H. J. Williamson
Ao Insurance
Jnhn
Runyan
Blackburn
Paaviews
Reducing Freight Charges by State Rail Commission
The State Railroad Commission issued an order cutting freight gates on the Southern railway affecting many towns along the line. The complaint by Bilder of New Albany claimed excessive charges and higher rates for fast shipments to western points. Reductions listed include New Albany to Duncan Georgetown 40 to 35 cents, Corydon 7 to 5, Milltown 7 to 5, Marengo 0 to 6, Englehart 60 to 6, Huntingburg 1 to 70, Oakland City 1.20 to 8, Jasper 1.10 to 7, Rockport 72 to 8, Boonville 1.20 to 8.
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State Railroad Commission
Southern Railway
Bilder
New Albany
Duncan
George Town
Corydon
Miltown
Marengo
Engilah
Huntingburg
Oakland City
Jasper
Loekport
Boonville
Mrs. Voises Killed in Indiana Quarry Accident
Special to The Son reports Mrs. Louis Voises died after slipping on a stone embankment at greensburg Indiana. Her husband was superintendent of the Hartin City stone quarries.
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Voises
Ghreensburg
Ind
Louis Volies
Hatrin City
Prediction by Raphael the Astrologer
Prediction for Thursday June 14 1906 warns of unfavorable outcomes for all purposes. The text cautions against law and quarrelling, urges avoiding risks and contact with writing and young people, and notes a turbulent temper in a child born that day. It warns the young may pursue courtship and marriage and that business success will be fleeting.
Fatal mistake of a rich man in Philadelphia
Special to The Son Philadelphia reports the death of Richard Tilghman, 41, a wealthy society man and city trooper, who died after ingesting mercuric chloride in his Lincoln apartment. He woke his wife and two children, summoned his brother, and asked a priest to comfort his family before burial plans, as he prepared to sail for Europe with Gabriella De Potestad. The Tilghman lineage traces to a London surgeon who helped petition King Charles I’s life and settled on the Chester River, Maryland.
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Philadelphia
Lincoln
Richard Tilghman
Maryland
Wtem
Temedius
Ighman
Ibouhont
Gabriella de Potestad
Marchioness de Postestad
Mr. Tilghman
London
King Chiles J
Chester River
Fatal burns after gasoline flare in Decatur
A man identified as Fefurh lastistance was badly burned when he lit a match after rubbing on what he believed was vas t oil in Decatur UW. The upper body caught fire and he died soon after despite medical help. Fanny Rupert Mere dith was ill yesterday and the incident is being investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippa-Mefine Frese
Decatur
Fanny Rupert Meredith
Germanborn writer Mrs. Yoruthen Schramm dies at 63
Mrs Yoruthen Schramm aged 63 died at the home of her daughter Mrs Dreddy Ross 200 Central ave Tuesday. Widow of Cr Schramm she was born in Oberkirchhein Germany and traced ancestry to Napoleon era. A lifelong German Methodist church worker she contributed many religious articles. Two sons and a daughter survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoruthen
Johanna Schramm
Dreddy Ross
Central-ave
Steele Takes a Prize at Richmond Art Exhibit
Richmond Ind June 13 A cattoale of Indianapolis won the Mary T. F. Foulke prize of 50 offered for the best painting by a resident Indiana artist at the Richmond art exhibit. His winning painting is titled The Cloud.
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Richmond
Ind
Indianapolia
Mary T. F. Foulke
Indiana
Editors to Heat Up Indianapolis Visit for National Meet
National editorial leaders arrive in Indianapolis for a hosted gathering. committees from the Indiana Editorial Association welcome guests, with editors and accompanying women to tour the city by car and tram, seeking candidates to host next year’s event. Proceedings focus on speeches, elections of officers, and possible future venues such as Norfolk or Denver.
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Virginia
Norfolk
Denver
St. Paul
Change in Program for National Editorial Association Visit
The published entertainment schedule for the National Editorial association attendees is altered. Instead of a Thursday trip to the Country club on Flag Day, the group will visit the lawn fete hosted by the local D A R chapter due to impractical travel arrangements and vehicle needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bete Thuradas
Ylaiting Tadies
National
Country Club
Counery
F.C. Atkins
Wile
Jonny
Brush
Ara
Hugh McGieny
Sertinne
Virginia Snaith
Hawena Buel
Mian
Jessie Patterson
Ada Conner
Misa
Louise Seteleehietit
Mise Ukudor Solomon
W. L. Horn
Wrelack
Chanel W. Fairbanks
Warehington
D.C
Ince
Woman’s club plans lawn fete at Atkins residence
The visiting women’s committee will meet at Traction Terminal at 3 o clock then accompany guests to the Atkins residence on N Meridjanst for a lawn fete. Guests wear badges provided by the Propylaeum and present tokens from the Country Club at the gate.
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Traction Terminal
Atkins
N. Meridjanst
Propylaeum
Oratory and Punch Open National Editorial Association Meeting
At the National Editorial association opening on Tuesday night in Indianapolis editors heard John W Kern Coy J Frank Hanly Mayor Charles A Cockwalter Hilton A Brown W B Westlake and P B Cole speak. Miss Elizabeth Lemon provided songs and the Commercial club quartet performed. The event featured light humor and a punch reception after which editors dispersed to their rooms around 10:30.
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National Editorial Association
Claypool Natal
John W. Kern
J. Frank Hanly
Charles A. Cookwalter
Hilton A. Brown
W. B. Westlake
P. BR. Colering
Minneapolis
Elizabeth Lemon
Indianapolis Conservatory of Muale
Commercial Club Quartet
John W W. Kern
Gov. Harry
Indiana
Death of longtime guard at Schmdt Brewing Co
John Reider, a veteran watchman at the Schmdt Brewing Company on High it, died in his chair while at work. The 42 year old left a wife and several children and had been in poor health with possible heart trouble. He was found in his office chair and the coroner will investigate. He lived on E Morris at Indianapolis.
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J. E. Junking
The
Bulletin
Sterling
Kas
National, Association
Frat Vival
Incr
John Dymond
Junks
Kansan Eitorial Association
Gov. Hoch
Marton
Mis
Cage Inn
Indianapolis
Wicely
Don
John Reider
Schmdt Brewing Coompany
Reider
Agus
Sittmer
Mr. Reider
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Eny
Elder
E. Morris At
Editor 8PEYERS 18 KILLED IN TRAIN ACCIDENT
Pierceton Indiana June 13 Special on the Now J Am Bpeyers editor of the Record died in Lutheran hospital Fort Wayne from injuries suffered earlier when boarding a moving train at Wareww He was struck by a gun and received fatal wounds to the head His widow and survivors are noted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piercetos
Ind
J. AM. Bpeyers
Ft. Wayne
Robber's Lamp Wakes Woman and Porch Climber Again
A home on Central avenue near Buick house experienced a second nightly intrusion. Mira Shockney awoke to a burglar’s flashlight and alarmed, the thief fled after a gold watch and chain vanished from F. J. Mitchell of Chicago. The prowler attempted to re-enter via a window, then scaled a rear veranda post before escaping. Oren Conners of SH Colleges interrupted the second intruder on the North site, forcing a slide down the rear post as authorities note this has become an annual visit in June.
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Mira J. M. ‘Shockney
K. Ruteck
Central Ave
Shockney
F. J. R. Mitchel
Chicago
Buick
Oren Conners
Conners
Death of Mrs Schmidt Mends Family Tragedy in City
The death of Mrs Schmidt, age 8, following Tuesday night illness, will be mourned with a Thursday funeral at the corner of Eugenie and Raderete. Cause cited as pulmonary tuberculosis. Husband Charles Schade to act as surety.
Dedication Night at New Castle Hall by Marion Lodge No 1
A dedicatory program at New Castle Hall features Miss Mayme Roberts teaching elocution with students performing selections by Herman Huge and others. The event showcases acts like The Dead Dolly, A Struggle With a Stove Pipe, and An Old Sweathoare of Mine, with accompanists and various student performers.
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Marion Lodge
Knights of Pytheis
Hudson
Oniosts
Mayme Robert
Tole Luwhite
J. W. Weddle
Hore
Vee Denkinn
Georne Cox
Barney Unger
Wilson
Tornet Sala
Herman
Mins Wilson
Wenale Tuniearh
Mice Caryiss Manche Clay the Dead
Dolly
Birdie Tyler
Prisr Jo
Riley
Mias
Irene Brooks
Edith Taylor
Herman Hugo
Miss Wilson
Miley
W. C .Shoemaker
Hastie
Lookout Mountain
Wilson Brewer
Earl Travis
Joay’n Flowers
Marle Tyler
Mies Beulah Currene
Eugene
City News Highlights From A Troubled Week
A flurry of crime and civic notes includes deaths by action, injuries to a 13 year old wheelman, saloon license denial to Martin Schafer, and burglaries in St Louis. Also reported are a college summer session opening June 25, arrests for theft and fraud, a wedding in Indianapolis, and various municipal updates amid ongoing investigations and memorial services.
New Stay for Patrick in Murder Case
New York June 18 Justice W B Day of the federal supreme court grants a writ of error to ex Senator Lindsay of Kentucky and A Shenstone for their client Albert T Patrick sentenced to the electric chair for the murder of William Marten Rice The ruling allows Patrick's counsel to pursue a case before the supreme court in October and delays execution pending review
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New York
W. B. Day
Federal Supreme Court
Lindsay
Kentucky
A. Shenstone
Albert T. Parsrick
William Marten Rice
Piirick
Supreme Court
King Hoxkon and Queen Maud Begin Coronation Journey
King Hoxkon Queen Maud and son Olaf depart Christiana on a seven days journey to Trondhjam. They will visit Mmeroné and LoOWwNA with receptions and banquets in their honor as cities decorate. The tour is part of the coronation ceremony before the June 2 church service placing the crown, with the king meeting the people and viewing an American president on tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippa-McNae Prean Association
Christiana
Hoxkon
Quern Maud
Olaf
Trondhjam
Mmmeroné Loowwna
Man's Arm Torn Off in Shafting Accident
Special to The Nam reports at Loogootee Indiana on June 12 that John Carriee's right arm was torn completely off in the shafting at Carnahan's yesterday afternoon. He may die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loogootee
Ind
John Carriee
Carnajhan's
Couple Weds After Youthful Separation in Jeffersonville
Special to The Jem reports June B. Aira and Barah EB. Robertson 73 and 68 respectively wed in Jeffersonville Indiana. Bride from Charter Towns and groom from Bloomington rekindled a childhood romance after years apart.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Aira
Barah
Robertson
Chartertows
Willam
Bloomington
Will by Robert Knecht Draws Question on Heirs After Death
A 17 word testament allegedly drawn by Robert Knecht requests that his real and personal property be left to wife Msta Knecht. The omission of his children undermines validity of the will. Estate valued at F000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kneche
Msta Knecht
Man Dies Saving Dog in East River Rescue Attempt
New York on June 1 Oscar Gunther, 30, drowned in the East River while attempting to save his dog. He could not swim and was swept away. The dog swam to safety, rescued by two policemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dog
Snreral
New York
Oscar Gunther
East River
Gunther
Tne
Patterson Burglar Encounter Ends In Robbery
Edward Patterson was assaulted at his home on 123 N Dearhornst early Wednesday while leaving the rear court to get air. A burglar seized a gold watch from Miss Bree Annette Smith’s care as he entered the front hall, after Patterson stunned the intruder during a struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Patterson
N. Dearhornst
Mr. Paterson
Patterson
Bree Annette Smith
mMetaner
Greek Boy Settles Case Over Mistreated Worker Promise
Judge George W. Stubbs orders an investigation of the Greek boy case and Helianapolis shops to protect child workers. The boy says Andimor promised 10 monthly but paid 8. upon Juvenile Court summons Andimor settled, paying 6 to finalize the matter. He was bound over to the presenting jury.
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Atom Traf
George W. Stubbs
Tne
Gus Panogaoulas
George Andimor
Moe
Helianapolis
Stubbs
Andmor
Andiemor
Andimor
Theening Jury
Baby Healed By Cuticura Soap And Ointment
A year and a half old boy suffered severe facial sores from a mysterious skin ailment. After failing with two doctors, a family member’s recommendation led to Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The treatment dried sores, improving the child’s condition until a complete recovery.
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Indianapolis Medical Society
Indianapnlis Humane Society
Commercial Club
O'Neill
the Ladies’ Aid Society of the Ease Park
Bevillesave
Ewiex
J. J. D. Chandler
Comrl Ave
M. E. Church
John Claypool
Hichard Bamber
Pawtucket
Charles McCommon
Peter Hagan
Brooklyn
N. C
Nicholas Connelly
Sare Amore
Auxiliary
Central Christian Church
Carrie Banks
Aua Thomas
John F. Buckle W. R
G. A. R. Hall
Young Ladies’ Aid Society
Mapleton M. E. Church
W. J. Cowdray
Charles-ave
Shortridge High Schoo
Ani
School Board
Kappa Kappa Gammas
Butler College
Ruth Allerdice
Gemora
Board of Governore
Indianapolis Board of Trade
Jesse Biddall Reeves
Society of Colonial Ware
Capt
Willam B. Enenah
Col
A. FP. Flett
Russel B. Harrison
Richard Carpenter
Willam ©. Bates
Willam B. Wheelock
James Alann
Railroad Commission
Raphael
Tilghman
Steele
Lux
Lee of Entertainments
Union Station
Traction ‘Terminal
Une Elty
Indiana , Editorial, Association
F. D. Halmbaugh
Muncie
W. W. Alkens
Franklin
B.A. Arnold
Greencastle
C. F. Bicknell
Fort Wayne
T. J. Brooks
Bedford
Chambers
Newcastle
Conlogue
Kendallville
E. BE. Cox
Hartford
Gley
On. Cragan
Lelanony
W. Hy Craig
Noblesville
L. (. Eliinghar
Decamy
G. ¥. Fowler
Frankfort
Frank Gwin
J. D. Helgate
Danville
J A Kautz
Kokomo
F Southam
Laganaport
W. S. Montgomery
Greenfield
E. EL. Neql
Westfield
Andbrook
Ana
Cutter
Jimne
Illvnra
Ashbrook
Lachime
Kan- Jeng
Hoen
John den Fon
Eeyth Torfer Weathered
Hawaii
Galifornia
Trittoapolia
Mies Weatherred
William A. Steele
Dany Miner
Fairbanks
Alaska
HS Country
Lake County
Cockwalteraid
Rome
Mr. Brown
W. R Westlake
Allied Editorial Association of
P. B. Cotlinn
Aso
Ita
Old Ladies’ Home Porch
Schmidt
Knights of
Fythias
Eliasbeth Brooks
Tagen
Loretta Brosnan
Fore Schaal
Christine Wagoner Voraante—Seleroid
Mea
L. D. Tyler
Iow
Salvator Wen'seeeseeuyes
Elly Wheeler Wilcox Farl Cuetens
Eagie Brand Lye
Boston
Bara Ewilt
Lenox
Fyr-O-Bea
Packagw
Stare Dantet
Boone Boap
Boras
Steve Pabst
Standard Team Grocery CO
Whoshate Department
Qieltz
Wah St
E. Court St
Delaware
Washington
S Ia
West
Ness F
Washington-st
Alabama St
Exchantz
L. A. Jackson
City News
Albert Mayer
John Ganes
Wheelman
Martin Schafer
Edgar Watkins
Anrere
Mijas Teasnio Hensenen
Indianapollis
la Mlasing
St. Louis
John Banks
George W. Jane
St. Dean of Bachelors
Alberta Barthel
William Compton
Dames Hart
William Maller
Justice
Beace
Stour
Thomas Bhudte
Claude Kastner
Frank Foray
Mary Bowers
Peoria
Waeman
UW Hald
James R Carnahan
Henry G. Stiles
John J. Gallaher
John McB Faepard
Charles Fireereg
Ating
TJ. Raymond
Atlas Charles Williams
Mariin
Foster Parker
Negro
Patrick
Haakon
Hirschman’s
Man
Pal
Lad
Cuticura
Sheldas
R. FD
Wiville
Conn
Steve Tals
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