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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1906
Page
2
A terse notice states cash rates will be adjusted to fifteen percent across the Missouri River trade and cities along the Atlantic coast. The message outlines the new effective rates and directional scope for affected shipping routes and port cities.
Horace McFarland discusses urban improvements and civic blemishes including smoke nuisance and beauty ground plan terms. He outlines how such issues affect city life and the push for cleaner air and aesthetic planning.
Gov J Frank Hanly and civic leaders discuss cuts in transportation charges across six classes with a proposed 16 percent reduction to ease burden in Western rail systems. Local officials reference plans affecting Missouris river regions and city improvements amid opposition over franchise routes. Harvey Boyd and Harry Warten arrested in unrelated incidents as council eyed C I B franchise debates.
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Special to the Sun. A chaotic clipping shows talks on a dog pound law, civic plans for Indianapolis with parks, trees, and sidewalk shifts. It cites figures like Mayor Hare C. Pulliam and various names, discussing housing, sanitation, and urban improvement trends with a focus on public welfare and city planning.
Cabinet officers banned nonwork calls to department telephones four months ago, but little change in usage followed. In the last two months about 23 percent of calls were government related and 7 percent personal. Treasury calls split into government business 2 percent, social 54 percent, and other categories. Men made 53 percent of calls and women 47 percent.
Overseer Voliva urged Zion City residents to raise more than 250000 to shield the community from money lenders. He pledged first mortgages on the live factory and printing house, asked ministers to forgo salaries, and urged clerks and laborers to work for 339 a week while criticizing Dawes followers for jewelry and gaudy attire.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a revolver is fired during a domestic dispute near Dixon Terrace. Hunter Benson is arrested on a wife assault charge amid widespread alarm on the Northwestern train. Alice Benson allegedly handed the gun to a man named Lewis Young before the incident. In Elwood Indiana W S James, longtime McClay Lampney manager, will become manager of Machinething Glass plant Charleroi.
An article reports Schwab, not near death, smoking a large cigar and dictating a message while in Texas. It notes his movements from Dalhart to California, with mentions of a health decline and a late night, single-room setting as he smoked another cigarette before bed.
A Monon corn special will run the first week of March over the Monon line with Prof G R Christie of Purdue University directing the demonstrations. Trade Manager Rockwell offers trips for soil and seed specialists to train farmers. The event includes 30 minute stops at various points and aims to boost corn yields with university experts aboard.
Report in The Examiner claims Chinese crews on the Pacific Mail steamer Manchuria smuggle arms and ammunition to China. Authorities found 22 brass of rifles and ten thousand rounds of ammunition in Chinese quarters. more rifles alleged but unrecovered due to haste. A Chinese engineer allegedly bought the rifles, raising questions about onboard concealment and security.
Mrs. Henry Eames testified in Judge Gray's Chicago courtroom that her husband, suing for divorce, roamed with other women at times while she remained fond of him. She admitted drinking but denied insulting him or being unfaithful herself, recounting hotel meetings, secrecy, and alleged letters.
Fragmentary report from Charlottesville area notes euchre players contesting legality of playing for a silver thimble as a stake. An indictment of ancient folk who host progressive euchre parties is referenced, with church officials pressing for action and parties planned locally.
The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in New York plans a monumental organ, touted as the world’s most powerful. Lev and Miriam Morton contribute toward the project, with construction to begin in Totton and a target of several thousand dollars in funding.
Special to The Sun reports a women’s meeting in Peoria urging the mayor to curb gambling and misdeeds in the city. The event reflects civic activism and moral concerns among local women.
The New York report describes John W Huffrien, a 57 year old Brooklyn resident, suddenly losing vision and collapsing while en route to a subway station. Doctors at Hudson Street Hospital indicate the episode may be temporary and note he is unable to understand the cause.
Fragmentary notes describe a Sunday card game scene with names and local places, mentioning Savory, Maree R-Farte, Napier, Cline, and a bare sequence suggesting betting or play. The text appears garbled but indicates a casual, perhaps informal gaming setting in a northern locale.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a loaded revolver and a dispute involving a sister, a purchase from a husband, and a suspicious purchase. The readable details include names such as Mrs Wedkert and references to a porchase by her husband, but many words are unclear.
Yiddish poet Mareh S Mortisis Rasen fa has fallen ill with paralysis and is hospitalized. Doctors report his right arm and leg affected as specialists work to stabilize him.
A historic advertisement asserts Pyramid Pile Cure relieves long standing pains from piles. It cites Mr John Byrne of New York who documents relief after 20 years of suffering and a purchase sparked by a sample. The notice offers free samples and prices.
A serious outbreak among state prison convicts in Jackson Michigan sparks a strike at the table shop as guards lock up workers for four days. Ringing anger centers on pay offers to release efforts, with Derby Terry and Tepper Laramie noted amid tensions and refusals to grant requested weekly compensation.
The death of Captain Miller in a sudden attack near Camden is reported. Mrs Yarique Co Miller of N Delaware is among mourners. Miller, president of the Balwine Ward, served in the Civil War, fought at Vicksburg, and was a member of the Grand Army. Funeral details and arrangements are noted.
In Terre Haute Indiana three juries action against theater managers for Sunday performances resulted in a court ordered vacation. The ruling cites public morals and necessity, enabling police to curb Sunday theater shows.
Indiana Marble and Granite Works offers moire B08 B20 HC pulleys and machinery supplies at 14 W Delaware. Segete Aner Of and Supply Co provides fresh fish and game at Hoosier Fish Co, 40 Virginia Ave with price inquiries via phone 610. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised for teething relief at 25 cents a bottle.
A long list of community events and performances is noted including tours by committees, opera, and a German event. There are concerts by the Metropotitan School of Music with Prof I Canner, a Washington Republican club gathering, Shortridge High School entertainment, and several church services and talks. Speakers include Howard V. Meredith Nicholsen and Jona Hy. Local venues include the Commercial club and Calet Mila hall.
Special to The Sma describes Fred Gilbert a noted world champion in billiards or sports suffering from rheumatism and unable to recover quickly. He faces a difficult period with health issues that may end his competition season. He resides in Str Lake to Tet Springs Arkansas and has endured a long, painful illness that affected his standings and public appearances.
New York March Bertha Claiche, alleged slayer of Je Gerdron, testifies she and others received money from four policemen. She says each officer was paid $120 weekly for immunity from arrest on charges tied to the Tenderloin case.
Mrs. Johanna O'Connell aged eighty eight died at her daughter’s home 98 Church Street. A service will be held at 9 o'clock Friday at St John’s Church with burial at Holy Cross. Born in County Kerry Ireland she came to this city more than fifty years ago. She is survived by a daughter.
Perry McCann of Cromwell is said to be dying at his home after drinking a quart of whisky in sixteen minutes without water. A Cromwell barkeeper wagered him to drink the measure and McCann completed it, but for five weeks he has failed to lift his head and doctors call his condition hopeless.
In San Francisco on March 1 the steamship Korea docked bringing General Corbin back from overseas service. Berippa McRae Press notes the arrival as a significant post mission homecoming for the noted military figure.
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