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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1906

Page

2

Indiana Dry Stat Lines Show Saloons by Moore Law

The report from the State Bureau of Statistics notes many dry spots and saloons closed or prevented by township remonstrances under Moore law. It lists towns and counties with wet or dry status, noting increases in licenses prior to the Moore law and projecting closures when remonstrances or licenses expire, including figures by county and township to December 31, 1905.

Stubbs State Bureau of Btatislics Indiana Indiana Iisue Statisticiaw Lee Salnens Moore Inn Anti-Selemn League Shins Nicholson Moore Law Saldon LaGrange Withington Kosciuske Gibson Bonne Wels Grange Greene Rush Handolph Crawford Jasper Henry Brown Pike Corydan Bloomington Petersburg Spencer Shoalé Nashville Danville Fowler la Grange Salem Peacil Bloomfield Wine Theater Rensselaer Duvoin Vanderburg Statehouse State Bureau

Measles at Goulds and Quarantine in New York

In New York on March 5 Marjorie 18 daughter of George Gould is seriously ill with measles and placed in quarantine in her father’s home where a baby was born last Friday. Communication between the rooms is forbidden while Mrs Gould and her baby are reported as well.

Gould Scrippe-McRae Presa Association New York Marjorie George Could

Opera House Burned in Des Moines Fire

The Grand opera house and Observatory building in Des Moines was destroyed by fire early today. The setting and costumes for The Mame Meekers were burned. Total loss estimated at 75,000 dollars.

Beripps-Meltar Press Ansocincing Des Moines Mame Meekers

New Way to Gamble in Gotham

Special in The Sam New York March. Gambling on carriage signals near Fifth Avenue opposite Waldorf Astoria spreads rapid, with electric signs guiding carriage drivers to bet on odd or even as numbers appear. A young man runs the game while sentries guard the setup, offering even money on additions and combinations amid public interest and risky dealing.

Sam New York March Uct Waldorf-Astoria Wallorf

May Vote 3000 Over Veto On City Franchises

The city council meets Monday night with little business. the main item may be the railroad franchise for the Chicago Indianapolis and Evansville line. A private Saturday meeting with railroad officers hinted a possible agreement to elevate tracks at multiple streets. The mayor plans to explain his veto of a 3000 yearly appropriation for the Frances Power Cobbe home for dogs, with efforts to override.

Chicago, Indianapolis & Evanavile Railway Board of Public Works Fe $S Walnut North Caldwell Michigan Vermont New York Blake Blackford California West Missourieats White River Crade Belt Railway Charles A. Bookwalter Frances Power-Cobbe

Witness in Jow case delayed as trial date unsettled

In Richmond Indiana federal court on Monday the main witness for Jow was reported unable to attend the trial. The date for the later matters was left to the attorneys, with Leong Jun listed among those connected to the case. Yellow hammer wheels and suspected fraudulent activity were noted in relation to the proceedings.

Che Cawe Chinaman Jow Trentine Leong Richmond Indi

Detention Home Plans Discussed by Special Committee

A special committee appointed to study establishing a detention home for wards of the juvenile court reported favorably at a meeting held in the Denison hotel on Sunday. A second committee of C B Denny Rabbi Messing Mrs John B Elm and G K Shaver was appointed to meet with the county commissioners.

Denison Hotel Denny Rabbi Messing John B. Elnm G. K. Shaver

Careless Grocer Sparks Miracle Grape-Nuts Cure

A Michigan family recounts dramatic health recovery after a misdelivered Grape-Nuts food shipment. The narrator details relief from stomach trouble and nervousness, renewed appetite, and revived outlook, praising the product and noting benefits to husband and others. The advertisement cites Postum Company, Battle Creek, Mich.

Michigan Lfe Postum Company Battle Creek Mich Tittle Book Wallville

Growth of Indiana Baptist church network cited by leaders

Prominent Baptist workers report state wide growth with more churches on larger, costlier foundations and increased convention activity. Rev. Thomas J. Villers lauds progress, noting $30,000 convention fund and a new Baptist orphanage near Zionsville on 185 acres with an endowment of 130 acres. A new First Baptist building in Indianapolis costs about 200000 and aims for full dedication with no debt.

Indiana Thomas J. Villers The Picht Baptist Church Franklin Cnt Fege Zonsville George M. Lehigh Atute Evangeliu Alfred Ogle Leslie iMany Indianapolis Newark Finner Vermont

Way the Girl Left Home

The 16 year old bride Bessie Wherry Cage confessed that her earlier kidnapping and forced marriage tale was coerced by her mother after consulting a fortune teller. She admits she willingly ran away to Lebanon and wed Charles. The couple hope to avoid further involvement by the mother-in-law.

Bessie Wherry Cage Dauhter Lebanon

Trimmers on Strike Visit Indiana Hat Industry Probe

Eager A Perkins will visit Wabash Indiana to investigate hat trimmer activity linked to the Indiana Federation of Lohaw. The strike action arises from demands related to trimming labor and working conditions across local hat firms. Perkins seeks to gather testimony and press for resolution.

A. Perkins Wabash Ind Indiang Federation of Lohaw

Free Dentistry for Pupils Under City School Plan

New York City School Board weighs creating an experimental free dentistry program for pupils with examinations and treatment funded by the legislature. The initiative, inspired by Strassburg, aims to reduce toothache and related ailments among students after dental care improves health.

New York Scrippe-McHee Press Associaiion March Germany Strassburg Rifai Durg TOS Btrasthurk

Gen Scofield Dead and to Be Buried at Arlington

Special dispatch from Augustine Fla reports Lieut Gen John D Scofield retired age 85 died after sudden illness. He served in the Civil War and later commanded Missouri and the Army of the Ohio. Body to be removed to Arlington National Cemetery for interment. Survived by widow and daughter.

Sam Gerry Tnited States Military Academy West Point Fin Miaseuri Infantry Anu Misouri Army of Perial Eet Congress Jeril Washington Grant Shetnan Sherman Scott Schofield Miles Man Beom Beotetd Miley

Plucky brakeman loses legs after rail accident in Newark

Harry T. Cahill, 27, brakeman of 312 Chestnut Hoselle Park, dragged 50 yards for help after both legs were severed below the knees by freight train on Central railroad elevated tracks at Mulberry street. He was found near the freight house and rushed to City hospital in critical condition. The left leg and foot were crushed to the knee, the right foot nearly severed at the ankle. both legs amputated.

Sam Newark March Almont Central Railroad Mutherry-st Harry T. Cahill Hoselle Park Hoth Cahill Roselle Brandst Matthew 8 Rogers Oftee Brondat Mulberry St City Hospital

Buried at Attica after death in Indianapolis

The body of John Magern six, who died Sunday at his home 146 McLament, will be taken to Attica Tuesday for burial. Meyrie came to Indianapolis in 249 percent.

Attica John Magern McLament Attics Thesday Byte Meyrie Indianapolis

First Hanging Ordered In Madisonville Courtroom

Judge Fleming orders the execution of Gordon Tompkins in the Madisonville courtroom marking the first courtroom hanging on record. Tompkins was sentenced for murder on March 15 and earlier plans to hang on a vacant lot near the city lockup were blocked after public objection and an appeal. One woman has requested to witness the hanging and will be admitted.

Madisonville Fleming MM Gordon Garth Tompkins Tompkinna King Sity Thin Gorton

Marion County Republicans seek candidates for state posts

After the state convention in April and county and congressional conventions in March, Republicans of Marion County will resign to nominate men for the state senate and house. Discussions center on potential candidates, with Motard already in, Cox noted as a possibility, and Marion County entitled to three senators. Former judge Franklin McCray plans to run for representative amid rumors of other hopefuls.

Marian County State Senate House of Representatives Ponater Joseph A. Motard Linton Cox Marion County Marin M. Huge Armin Koehne Charles O. Raemier Franklin McCray Criminal Court Lege Umber Ane Joh Weaver Albert Carter Berne Cohen Thamaa “Datley Frank Olive Freak Allee William Beaton Hows William Hosgon Harry P. .Brunaurd Vincent G Clifford Jose Fletcher T. C. Hows Harry Hubbard KL Rules

Dangerous Wound Case Under City Hospital Care

James Jines lies dying at City hospital from a bullet wound, in contested shooting by Fred Dieppe who is in police custody charged with shooting with intent to murder. Dieppe claims accidental discharge during a dispute over money. police say it was deliberate. Witnesses describe Dieppe as about 47, Jines 22, both unmarried, with Dieppe from 728 Germania Ave and Jines staying with parents.

James Jines Fred Dieppe Wil Diepre Nasalagn Jinen Dieppe Dines Ha Xia Jines Jingu Divoné Ketehamart Patralmen Hillman Thatcher Manning Holtz Kutta Diener Sinea Nin Germania Ave

Miners Leaders to Be Convicted and Hanged

Report claims Charles H. Moyer W. D. Haywood and George Pettibone face conviction and hanging in a widely held view, amid powder thefts and a feared dynamite plot by the Western Federation of Miners. Guards increased around the penitentiary and officials’ homes as threats and alleged conspiracies surface.

Chicago Haywood Moyer and Pettibone Western Federation of Miners Galvins Thane Retian Thtee Kovelel Rowe Idebo Maareh Charles Idaho Elrele Caldwell Shallrons Nell Moyer, Hayseond Petti Knreebone Inner Circle Coy Gonding Provecu Tor James H. Howley W. B. Borah Steve Adama Colorado Independence Walon Wisors

Predictions by Raphael the Astrologer on March 5 106

The forecast warns to attend to health before noon or face misfortune. If born on this date, prosperity lies ahead with improved business and growth. A child born on the same day will be temperate, kind, and well respected, though overall tone reflects cautious optimism.

Seaman Apprentice Dies of Spotted Fever in Newport

Charles Friend, a seaman apprentice at the naval training station, died last evening after three months of illness from spotted fever. He had been ill since November at the Newport facility and was aged and serving in the naval program.

Scrippa-McHae Press Newport R. 1 Charlee Friend Naval Training Station

Territorial boards urge defeat of Littlefield gambling bill

The New Mexico and Arizona education boards petitioned Delegate Andrews to use full power to defeat the Littlefield bill aimed at barring gambling in the territories. The appeal underscores opposition from educational authorities to prohibition measures affecting territorial jurisdictions.

Sam Washington Maren Territoriag Card of Education of New Mexico Fe Board of Education Andrews All India Power Territories

Quiet at Springfield After Riots

Springfield Ohio March 6 Everything is quiet in the city again as the mob scene winds down with the withdrawal of efforts. About 990 men and boys have been arrested following the recent riots.

Sphingfield

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