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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
2
The railway company plans to inaugurate a new Sunday schedule with trains at midnight and 12 01 m at terminals No 12. The non sleeper coach will depart Cin citing Madison and West stations. Other trains via Bernice Engin and Union are unchanged with departures around 10 pm.
An item from The Sum to March 1 reports Thomas H. Kuhn, a Christian church figure, announcing plans to run for office under a reform banner. It notes uncertainty about party affiliation and suggests Kuhn could be a fearless pulpit orator involved in municipal politics amid a backdrop of recent Republican defeats.
A clergyman recounts coffee harming his health with insomnia and dull nerves. He quits coffee, tries Postum Food Coffee, and notes quick restoration of strength, mental clarity, nerves, and sleep, praising the substitute. He urges others to try Postum as a remedy.
Debs replies to Toledo editor on the Idaho governor’s murder plot case urging mass meetings and armed resistance if workers’ leaders are jailed without trial. He predicts a revolution, denounces plutocracy, and calls for rising laborers to confront the perceived injustice. Also notes Toledo street cars’ filthy, unsafe condition and calls for cleaner transit and fumigation.
The Republican state central committee meeting is postponed from Monday March 6 to a later in week date to ensure all members can attend. Charleston candidate Ward Watson, active in appellate bench races in the southern district, visited Republican headquarters before leaving.
Ice costs jump about 20 percent as bids for the City hospital ice supply for the coming season come in at 3.40 per ton, up from 2.00 last season. The Board of Health has decided not to renew the contract.
Special to The Sun Lafayette Ind March 1 Republicans of Tippecanoe county at their primary yesterday nominated a slate for county offices including Prosecuting Attorney Frank Kimmel Representative Thomas M Andrew Clark Robert Prasa Auditor Harvey H Cheney Recorder Alva O Reser Treasurer J Lyn Gon Van Natta Sheriff Darius Fruze Coroner Dr Guy P Levering Surveyor Alta G Arnold Assessor James M Blingle Commissioners Alvin C Baker Theodore McCabe
The ad asserts Pyramid Pile Cure cures piles with proven results and asks readers to disprove the claim. It cites a testimonial from John Byrne of New York City dated January 17, 1906 and offers a 10 cent sample plus a free sample request to Pyramid Drug Co at 687 Pyramid Building Marenaai.
Springfield Ohio on March 1 saw a second night of mob violence against the Black community. Troops restored order within 24 hours, seven houses burned, several attacked, and many injured including Rev. John Curry and Sadie Thornton. The national guard aided police in detaining rioters and ringleaders while fires spread in the negro district.
A detained crowd was pushed to the council rove where toughs corralled them, then held in the county jail on riot, concealed weapons, and disorderly conduct charges. Wittenberg student David Johnson, from Hawaii, among those arrested. Citizens consider demanding resignation of Police Judge Miller amid public pressure.
Officials announce exams to establish eligibles for multiple posts including topographic draftsman in the Panama project at 1.6 per month, Philippine surveyors at 1490 yearly, class engineer students, and a scientific assistant in agriculture with salaries from 840 to 1200 yearly. Application details and age limits provided for Indianapolis and other regional centers.
Leong Si Jew, a Chinese subject, appeals from a deportation ruling by Commissioner Moores. A hearing before Judge Anderson is set for Monday March 5 in United States court. Jow, arrested near Richmond last summer, claimed Portland birth but showed conflicting testimony and questionable papers.
Special to The Som reports in Dequotin Dequoin Kenton that Joseph Lester, owner of the Zelger coal mines, on trial for violating state mining laws on multiple counts, had his prosecution postponed for one year.
The notice lists 19 cent buyback offers for a range of items including women's wool gloves stockings undergarments silk girdles and belts, men's cashmere socks and cloth brushes, tepid table damask and towels. It presents a catalog of household goods marked with fixed 19 cent payments and occasional higher values for select textiles and fabrics.
Joseph Jrich a 22 year old Hungarian employee of the Indianapolis Ana Noir Company perished Thursday morning in a fire at 1807 West Morris Street. The tragedy followed gasoline spilled from a primed stove exploding as it was moved, leaving Jrich fatally burned and unassisted by medical help. He died about 5:20 AM after flames engulfed his clothing.
The monthly statement of the collections of Internal Revenue shows January receipts of 19,751.85 dollars, up from the previous month. For the seven months of the current fiscal year, total receipts exceeded the same period last year by 3,834,585 dollars.
Iowa amusement lovers protest as the Iowa senate passes by 30 to 3 the Garet Bill prohibiting Sunday theaters, Sunday baseball and all forms of amusement that require an admission fee.
Victor Manalopoulos, 17, a Greek boothiack, filed suit for $1,000 against three brothers named Hotes in Evansville Indiana alleging four years of forced labor and bondage. The case underscores a claim of slavery involving a minor and immigrant worker in a local business setting.
Special to the Bam. Colvumbles, Ind. March 1. William E. Springer was nominated for joint senator yesterday by Republicans of Bartholomew and Decatur counties. Albert W. Philips was named for prosecuting attorney of the Ninth judicial circuit. Jostled passengers aboard the C. & I. night express when a night engine sideswiped another at the Chicago night express west entrance. Passengers on both trains were jolted.
In Franklin Indiana a three year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Willa Norton, sustained severe burns yesterday when his clothing caught fire from an open grate. The incident occurred while he played near the grate.
Special to The Sam New York March 4 Dr Herman Boldt is sued by Mrs Mollie Meyers for $25,000 damages alleging negligence during an operation that involved towing a towel. The case centers on alleged improper conduct in the procedure.
The Newport ceremony joined John Te Denixton 22 of Bardinia Indiana and Fern a Smith 5 of Greensburg in marriage yesterday conducted by Equire Danelan.a
Police investigate a grim finding after a baby is discovered dead in a street in Befporn Indiana. The report notes an incident during the night and ongoing officer inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death.
A New Castle committee met the state commission to select the epileptic village site near that area. The commission will meet Saturday to transfer land, complete its work, and then be dissolved. A governor appointed board of trustees will secure plans and begin construction with about $40,000, seeking additional funds from the next legislature. Each commission member has received daily and travel expenses, likely around 1500.
Stage preparations at English's opera house for the Elks Jubilee minstrels on March 13 under John J. Tull with Col. Russell B. Harrison as interlocutor. Rehearsals proceed smoothly as costumes and staging are refined for a charity performance likely to exceed prior years.
No formal notice received yet as of Thursday or Friday in Indianapolis federal building. Workers were dismissed due to a deficiency in the appropriation, with funds reportedly available to resume operations and reinstate suspended employees and restore salaries to prior levels.
A moving poster exhibit at the federal building naval recruiting station draws many young men. Rumors of trouble with China boost interest as about ten men depart Thursday for the training school at Norfolk Virginia. The group includes Ira J. Smith Branford Indiana Harry L. Whitney Indianapolis Ray Pike Arnnld Pa Edward T. Conroy Manville TM Enile Brock Saginaw Mich Andrew G Bush Indianapolis Daniel W Williams Indianapolis Chas E Brandt Buena Park Cal and Robert W Dullnger Indianapolis.
New York Central Railway delivers 160 freight cars to the Big Four for inspection to relieve the current car shortage. Inspector Garstang to visit Pullman next Wednesday to authorize delivery. Additional equipment from Hankins Barker to L E and W Michigan City, including auto cars. Planned arrivals include 2 switch engines in April and ten Pacific passenger locomotives in May with 50 freight locomotives booked for September completion.
The Seventh Slate Republican convention may be held March 24. District Chairman Oliver P. Ensley weighs the date as 19. Jesse Overstreet stands unopposed for congress and his selection will influence the convention. Ensley telegraphed Overstreet and the March 24 date could be chosen.
Members met Wednesday night to discuss Marious club plans for securing a new home. Proposals include staying on current property, moving to a new location, or expanding the present house. A vote on the propositions will occur Friday with strong sentiment in favor of building a new home.
Althea Howell, who escaped from the Dental Insaho hospital Sunday night, was returned to the institution Wednesday night. He was found in Greensburg by the Decatur county sheriff. Local note: various ad snippets appear, including patent medicines and a fish company.
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