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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
2
The arrival of Hoch calmed a tense editor gathering as governors and editors from Kansas watched him. A violent clash followed a Jewish Catholic procession attack in Bialystok leaving 20 dead and 100 wounded as troops restored order. Hoch spoke mildly and refused to discuss the Bunflower state fight at the reception.
PERU Ind June 15 The murderer of Elisabeth Tresch remains at large. Mayor Odum led two mass meetings where a resolution urged both city and county councils to offer $1,000 each, bringing the reward to $3,000 with citizens chipping in another $1,000. Police expect detectives to arrive to aid the case.
Special to The Sam from Martaville Kansas reports Nina Binding, age 18, on a merry-go-round ride when her hair was caught by a pin. She was nearly scalped but likely to recover.
In Maryaville G June 15 William Loveless sustained a fatal head injury when a rusty nail protruding from a board penetrated his skull just above the eye. The accident occurred yesterday as he moved the board in a workshop. The coroner was notified.
Joseph He Choate has been ordered by his physicians to Stockbridge, Mays, for treatment and rest at his summer home after consultation in New York dated June 1.
Colorado mother recounts feeding her weak 15 month old son Grape-Nuts and milk after pneumonia brain fever and teething left him frail. She credits rapid strength gain to Grape-Nuts, praising its nourishing elements for brain and nerve health as shown by her now healthy boy and daughter raised on the cereal. Battle Creek, Mich. company claim supports kids’ growth and vigor.
Delegates stay up late at the Elks lodge on Maryland Street for an entertainment filled night. Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter jokes with attendees while Will Parsons performs and Cappeller of Mansfeld delivers comic tableau commentary. A musical program features Andrew M. Smith and Parsons, then boxing bouts and a late lunch close the event around 1 AM.
Journalists finish convention tasks after three days of hearing papers and social events. The group plans a lengthy statewide tour ending in Montreal via Canada. Many editors head home Friday while others continue the trip, hosted by Vice-President Mrs. C. W. Fairbanks and aides at the Fairbanks home on N Mogi dlan avenue.
A party of state officers led by Gov J Frank Hanly Secretary Fred Lima and Attorney General Charles Billie visited Gov Hoch of Akron at the Claypool hotel in Akron discussing railroad commission matters and military affairs with Adjutant General Oran Perry and others.
Indianapolis lodge of the LO O F will attend Sunday morning services at Edwin Fisy M E church. Rev HB Clippinger pastor will preach on Oddfellowship. All members are invited to attend.
Bellefontaine June 3. Stan Geraldina Rose of this county was in San Francisco during the quake and was later removed to safety. Further details on her condition or fate are not provided in the surviving text.
Washington June 15 President Roosevelt opposes the House substitute for the Beveridge meat inspection amendment, arguing it fails to provide 24 hour coverage and opposes Government funded inspection. Majority and minority reports clash over who bears inspection costs and court review, with Beveridge opposing government pay and warning of packer advantage.
Washington reports a thin white house statement on June 15 noting the president’s letter to Chairman Wadsworth about the beef inspection bill. He says almost every change in the proposed house amendment was for the worse compared with the senate version, and the framing risks minimizing the benefits.
The president argues the proposed meat inspection amendment would burden honest stock raisers and packers while delaying the return of satisfactory foreign and interstate meat trade. He notes opposition from packers to thorough inspections and questions who would bear inspection costs.
London dispatch reports a local newspaper reveal shows Chicago packing houses duplicating practices in London. An inspector says firms used old meat to rework into canned delicacies and sold diseased meat. London butchers allegedly slaughtered diseased carcasses for market. The piece notes American contempt and widespread concern over unsafe food purveyors.
London June 16 American congressmen Longworth and family attended the annual yeomen of the guard review. Prince Arthur conducted the inspection but yielded to the Duke of Manchester, whose American wife is from Cincinnati. In the afternoon the Longworths visited the house of commons to hear an Irish member demand an embalmed beef inquiry, joined by Mr and Mrs Jangworth and Ambassador and Mrs Reid, with Speaker Lowther and Mrs Lowther present.
New York June 5 Charien M Schwab plans to run for United States senator to succeed Francis Newlands of Nevada Investors favoring Schwab credit his Nevada holdings and public visibility His candidacy awaits Nevada citizenship expected soon after formalities complete despite hesitation over publicizing the bid.
Alfred Bantleven a year old of San Antonio Texas laughed uncontrollably after seeing a farmer lead a cow past his home. The cow tripped on its rope and fell. The boy’s fit worsened and he died despite assistance. The tragedy occurred in San Antonio.
Henry Kimble of Smoke Hole Pondleton County is to answer a United States court indictment after revenue officers and deputy marshals raided his property and seized a 40 gallon still said to have caused three deaths. Authorities estimate he defrauded the government of nearly $60,000. Kimble is 60 years old and owns several farms.
Read on your old clothes. We will make them same as new. Prices to salt or body. Geith Dre Works, Do Massachu.
A fast spreading blaze driven by winds swept through S Meridian and Charles streets Friday at 1 am. Sparks and embers set multiple structures ablaze, destroying the Bestoning in the Union Novelty factory and damaging homes, barns, and outbuildings. Estimated losses exceed seven thousand dollars with several families displaced. Firefighters responded after a courthouse clock signal, preventing further deaths.
Butler, ten, of this city, finished a coffin he worked on for two years and will be buried in it. Mr. Warren, 692 years old, though feeble, remains in good health. A Bates County pioneer, he owned substantial land nearby and has cut and rived timber from the nearby woods to fashion his own coffin. He recently moved to this city.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the B of R T hosts a four party Friday afternoon in Castle Ball Pennsylvania and Markets. The Men’s Social Union at Central Christian church plans an 8 o'clock entertainment. Epworth League at Meridinnest M. E. church eyes a Mammott Cave trip June 22 and 24. Rev Joshua Stansfield travels out of town to deliver a commencement address at Niles Midh. Circle No. 7 lawn fete at Judge dfe Bride home postponed. Tuxedo Park Baptist church celebrates fourth anniversary with roll call and a talk by Rev D A Winson on life in Cubs and Mexico plus a lawn fete. United Presbyterian church hosts a fayre with ice cream and cakes north of 1027 Tecumseh ave if weather fails move to 1030 Tecumah ave.
Birth notices list Beginnings for a boy at 44 E Norwood and a girl at 9 Howard with families Roxcoe Layton and Clara Layton, plus others including Laurel, pickup locations, and an entry on pulmonary tuberculosis at City hospital. Marriages show multiple couples including Morris and BMe, Bridges and May Jonen, Zimmerman and Luella, Quinn and Hazel Mea, plus several other unions with varying surnames and partners.
City records show permits granted for remodels at UIT Park and 102 Balaton, with repairs planned for multiple dwellings. Names such as C. Thalle, Witendorfer, and Bleck appear in permit entries along with address references including 2825 Ne Th imam and 100 ne dwelling. The notices indicate construction activity across several parcels in Illinois, hinting at ongoing housing improvement.
Col John Thompson of Harrodature, noted lawyer and politician, enters the Democratic race for the United States Senate. He plans to open headquarters in Louisville and soon campaigns against Gov Beckham and Sen McCreary as the primary and November election approach.
Jackson Kentucky June 1 Exsheritt Ea Callanan and Elbert Hargis charged with assassinating Dr Cos were released last night on bail of 15 dollars each. Bonds signed by Floyd Day and ex Judge Katgis who gave a similar bond earlier for the same offense. This may be the first instance where a murder defendant is allowed to sign bail bonds for others charged with the same crime.
Special to The Sum Philadelphia June 15 Captain Donaghy says the kidnapper of 7 year old Charles Frederick Muth is a New Yorker. Police have traced movements near Muhlenberg School but lack a trace of the suspect or the boy. The boy’s father asks the kidnapper to contact for negotiations. No reward offered per Donaghy. A woman arrested for drunkenness was discharged after a magistrate hearing.
The Hamburg American Line has placed an order for a giant passenger steamer to be built at Stettin. The vessel will be the largest of its kind in the world.
M C Merrifield is named president of the new 1 H CC and N R company with offices on Ashlund avenue. Ten new substations to be established by the Indianapolis post office.
Reports from Fort Worth dated June 13 recount a deadly race clash in Starr County between Americana and Mexicans with several killed on both sides. Governor Lanham orders Rangers to scene after county judge requested aid. Also notes Wade Rhodes fined for pheasant hunting incident and Home Missionary society of Edwin Ray M E church elects officers at Mrs Bryte’s home.
New York June 15 Policeman Henry Morton of the vice squad found guilty of perjury in the Bertha Clatche case He faces a maximum penalty of three years The trial stemmed from Clatche who was charged with killing her lover Relations with the girl are cited Four children poisoned Huntington West Virginia June 1 Two young Jordan children died within two hours of each other and two older children are seriously ill from an unknown poison Autopsy expected to determine the cause Indianapolis June 6 2 health officers school to train city and county health board secretaries on disease control methods and state health department affairs
London report: H Smith, a top expert, easily defeated Raymond D. Little of the American team in the Greta contest angles for the Davie cup. Smith won in three straight sets 6-3 6-4 6-1. Picnic organizers in Indiana form a permanent body. Charles B. Riley Nisa Merica Hoagsend Jon L. B. Arnold Col. Fred Gemmer named officers for next year.
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