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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1906
Page
1
Special dispatch from Washington reports President Roosevelt urging aid for Japan amid a rice famine that has denuded granaries. He calls for relief from American citizens and recommends donations to the American Red Cross for forwarding to the Japanese Red Cross after a harrowing Tokio report.
Dyer quits the contest for state treasurer amid fear of party defeat. Uncertainty of next fall’s result and the heavy cost of campaigning influenced his decision.
John W. Dyer of Hammond withdraws from the Indiana state treasurer race after a vigorous bid. The move shifts support to Oscar Hadley in the Tenth District and may boost Frank H. Doran’s auditor bid, with Pleasant and Willamette Republicans weighing delegate loyalties as the convention nears.
William Haslen of Los Angeles was found overcome by artificial gas in his room at the Princeton hotel shortly after noon Saturday. He was unconscious and taken to City hospital with slim chances of recovery. Haslen, who registered Friday night, sold perfume powders and paid for his room. A bellboy reported a strong odor and the door was forced open by clerk Thomas Mkern. No letters or calls were left.
The text details unconventional sustenance such as acorn-based dishes boiled in potassium carbonate, mixed with foreign rice and native rice, then formed into cakes and eaten with sauce or in bean flour, plus shredded straw bread and other odd mixtures using straw, cheap flour, and various plant additives as famine provisions.
Reports from the Japanese government detail severe famine across Apraiting, Fukushima, Miyagi, and Iwate, with 654,000+ people in extreme distress. Rice crops failed due to extreme temperatures and heavy rains, pushing thousands to subsist on straw, acorns, and leaves.
Special to The Sum Chicago March John K Walsh president of the defunct Chisago National bank and railroad man was arrested yesterday on misappropriation charges involving $90,000. He posted $50,000 bond and a preliminary hearing set for March 19 before U.S. Commissioner Mark A Foote. Additional arrests possible as investigations into banking failures continue with Roosevelt and Attorney General Moody backing action following a report to Controller Ridgely by Special Bank Examiner Arthur Surrey on banking practices.
Samuel R Wells seeks to enjoin Indiana state agencies from enforcing convict labor contracts. Judge Leathers hears the case in Muncie. The dispute involves the reformatory, chaton delivery contracts, and a revoked medical license. The matter centers on criminal practice charges and an injunction against county clerk actions.
The West Park Christian church dedicates Sunday at 10 45 am with Pastor Smitty Francie Smitty delivering the dedication address. A fellowship meeting follows at 3 pm and evening services. The church lists 128 members and 148 in Sunday school, with building costs around 6000 dollars and later additions planned.
The Murinan County Agricultural and Hurticultural society cancels its regular monthly meeting linked to the annual culinary exhibit in room 12 at the statehouse on Saturday. At noon an old-fashioned dinner was served and prizes awarded for baking pastries cheese cakes and meats. J. J. Millhouse presided and Stella Parton served as secretary.
The LaRue committee led by Thomas B. Miller met the commission at the avertors office on Saturday. The deed and papers for conveying land were presented and turned over to the attorney general for inspection. The goal was to complete the transfer and discharge the commission that day.
The Saturday funeral for Mrs. Elizabeth Schomberg, 72, widow of William Schomberg, was held at her daughter Eawin Shreve’s residence at 7 Harrison St. Born in Germany, she came to Indianapolis about four years ago. Seven children survive.
The Hutter Furniture company, a new store opened months ago, is in the hands of a receiver after claims totaling 5 003 by Huxene Runyon Med sait. Edwin N. Messick was appointed receiver. Several furniture firms filed similar involuntary bankruptcy petitions in United States court, Judge Anderson appointing the Marion Trust Company receiver before withdrawing as the case showed the federal court lacked jurisdiction. The Hunter company, under J A Hunter and sons Clyss and Clarence, arrived from Elwood four months prior to set up in a new building with stock.
Local artists display a detailed plate of the 34 foot long stone bridge over the Susquehanna near Harrisburg. The four track span reportedly features 140000 hounds of stone in its embankment and is promoted as the world’s longest stone bridge. A separate court note records Joan Hogg’s altercation leading to a fine and days in a workhouse.
Apeetal to The Sun reports at the Tes trubloa convention in Manion Indiana Grant A Lupton of Hartford City was named for joint senator for Grant Wella. Willem P Modlin of Hartford City was chosen as joint representative for agent.
Special Judge J. K Mrcutlower in criminal court throws out preliminary motions by Sher rick's attorneys who attacked the indictment. If not eased by new issues, Sherrick faces trial Monday March 6. Delays followed grand jury indictments. judge changes and rulings on quash and bill of particulars shaped the case. The second indictment names W. B. Wickard. trial date remains set while motions continue.
The state appeals in the Gillespie murder case now before the Supreme Court. James Gillespie, serving life for killing Elizabeth Gmeapte at Rising Sun, faces a key issue likely to be raised on appeal. Deputy Attorney General Walts T Geake prepared the brief. The central question remains whether the defense will pursue the matter to the United States Supreme Court if the state court rules against them.
Washington reports growing fear over European politics and diplomacy. Prominent officials dispute public statements about threats and military movements. The discussion centers on potential actions by leaders and reactions from allied states.
Boonville Indiana records report Wesley Williams charged with murder of Andrew Williams. Indictment details indicate a mother figure linked to the case with assault allegations noted in the sparse OCR text.
A jumble of brief items notes Curtisy Jett facing murder arraignment in Kentucky court with trial set for next Thursday. Other items report wage talks in New York soft coal, a Humble Texas shooting, oil sales to a Navy depot, Treasury fund deposits in major cities, and a Decatur, Alabama architect’s suicide amid cancer fears.
The OPEN OFFICE HERE describes the opening of a Central Electric Railway Traction Terminal funding and a clearing house for interchangeable coupon tickets. Secretary J A Merrill leads efforts to unify time standards and general operations for Ohio and Indiana interurban railways amid upcoming meetings at Claypoole Hall with executives from Cleveland, Toledo, Miamisville, Dayton, and other lines.
The regular annual meeting of the Indiana Independent Telephone Association will be held in Indianapolis on Thursday May 2. Delegates to the convention will be elected in district meetings as the association organizes the state into districts. The text also includes assorted advertisements for watches and medicines.
Montgomery Ala March 2 The Christian Advocate reports Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Jolin C Anderson and two other state officials drank at Chief Justice McCchelland's funeral in Athens and urged his resignation A letter from Judge Anderson acknowledges the charge He admits drinking a little wine and promises to obtain God’s help to reform The Advocate notes the letter amid controversy and letter printing by the paper's editor
Fairlamb, longtime New York Central passenger agent, advances in the memory of the transportation era. The report notes his shift toward marking a new designation in the accounting department, with Daly and the central lines in the background.
Devt. Goldman petitions circuit court Saturday to free Sarah Dortar 19 held in Jattania wealth. The petition claims she was adjudged insane without proper defense rights, alleging the husband seeks possession of her property by false charges.
Ark March 3 Rev French Thompson united in marriage Rev Prank White and Mrs Mary Barnes. The groom is part may years for arc ani bin. The bride is nearly in and possessed 57 considerable property in Hot Springs valley. The couple were eventhearts in their yen. It became ineammated, and both marred and were widowed. A Ssyoarn o1n Riri charged with atoalti moneys In suma varying from 10 cents away. waa taken into juvenile court. The child case presents an interesting problem in heredity of Kinto mans, The matter Wan taken under advisement by Judge Stubby.
Ex Gov Hogg of Texas dies suddenly at the Houston home of his inn partner Frank in Temn March 3. Authorities report, details scarce as reporters briefed. The former governor’s death shocks state political circles and local residents.
Chief Metzger tightens dance hall rule enforcement in the city. Children under 18 must be escorted by a parent or guardian after dark. Dance schools charging admission risk closure and arrest for evading the ordinance. Officials expect thorough investigations of all so called dancing schools and will close venues lacking proper compliance. Chicago requests detailed guidance from Metzger as a model for closing vice dens. A separate item notes Peter Amens fined $42 for Sunday hunting in Indiana. Dedication services at Carmel, Ind. planned for tomorrow.
Mihy 73, identified as Kpeenlng Thy Yue, died from injuries after falling from a hay mow two weeks earlier. The accident occurred in Cambridge City and the man succumbed last Saturday.
Bett Bray, a janitor, was arrested after trying to utter a forged $73.50 check at the Indiana National Bank. He allegedly destroyed about 50 checks prior to presenting one and was reported by Nash Publishing Co. staff who happened to be in the bank. The case centers on attempted fraud and the bank’s counteraction.
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