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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
3
Cynthia Grey narrates a humorous revenge story where a mosquito stages a plan against an abusive husband. A tomato can filled with water becomes the nursery for 400 mosquito larvae, producing a dramatic, comic outcome as the mosquitoes terrorize the bald head of the old man, ending with a funeral for their 294 deceased daughters.
In this short vignette a narrator notes a physician’s claim that morning hours are best for bathing while pondering whether anyone is observing in the afternoon. The snippet captures casual dialogue and social tone of a brief period piece.
Special to The Tun Baltimore report details Dr Thomas H White 35 born Easton Massachusetts testifying in U S district court that he could hypnotize half the courtroom and that spiritualism is an eclectic religion. He described mind healing telepathy and the spirit of his late mother aiding his abilities while acknowledging non original sources in his writings.
Special to the Auber, Baltimore June 15 Maryland's veteran statesman Wm Pinkney Whyte sworn to serve the unexpired term of Sen Arthur Poe Gorman. Known as Governor, ex-governor, he is Baltimore's former mayor and former attorney general. A record of public service spans legislature, controller, senator, and mayoral terms. He remains active in law, travels by horse and carriage, and keeps a meticulous personal routine despite age. Whyte has three sons from his first marriage and remarried twelve years later.
Dr Krene testified about telepathy and sublimatism, claiming belief in thought transference but doubt about communication with disembodied spirits. He described his work with metaphysical organizations and suggested that suggestion could cure illness using charms from Dr White's book as part of the defense case.
Indianapolis man Alten W Jackson returns from Cobalt Ontario where he holds several silver and cobalt claims. He says the Cobalt mining district, uncovered in two years, is among the richest in years with long veins and high silver content. Tales include a blacksmith LaRosa accident yielding ore and a Foster duo discovering a vein, leading to early profits and rapid mine development.
A reader describes prospector claims practice to prevent corporate grabbing. Edison Mines near Co balt is highlighted where cobalt mining is tested for batteries and colors. The interview cites seasonal mining limits and forecasts cobalt district potential.
Closing arguments were made Friday in the Rensselaer bank case at Monticello Indiana. Alfred and Thomas McCoy defend the state’s charges claim acquittal by jury to be expected after the 6 pm hearing. Attorneys Reynolds Lepold Haywood Sellers present closing statements as Judge Farber set the jury charge for immediate decision.
The Municipal League of Indiana elected officers: President J Fred France Huntington mayor first vice president B R Russell ex mayor Crawfords ville second vice president George A Cart mayor Greenfield secretary John F Taggart city clerk of Richmond treasurer L W Mellette ex city attorney at Elwood They will urge next legislature to make changes in new cities and towns from municipal confusion The convention adjourned after selecting Loganepart as meeting place for 1901.
The death of Robert E. Morrison, a prominent Indianapolis banker and former Union National Bank cashier, is noted. He died at 54 after a long illness said to be tuberculosis contracted following pneumonia. He leaves his mother and brother H Morrison and was active in Columbia and University clubs. Roosevelt’s Georgetown commencement remarks urged duty and honesty, attacking dishonesty in wealth and corporations.
At Moore's Hill college commencement Gov Henry spoke on Christian development and character to about two thousand attendees. Indiana University and Culver Military Academy noted graduations with prizes. Earlham College to honor Edward Bundy memorial dormitory plan costing 25600 dollars. Miami University held its eighty second commencement with Senator Dolliver addressing graduates.
The body of Edward Farrett a Hobart contractor was found beside a Pennsylvania railway track in Miller's Station Indiana with a knife wound to the throat. Authorities believe he was killed during wage disputes and his body was then placed on the track.
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