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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1906
Page
2
Miss Mary Lawler leads a cleanliness drive at Cincinnati’s Fifth District School on Third Street. Pupils are inspected daily during dress parade, with soap, towels, and shoe polish provided to promote neatness. The program aims to build self respect and discipline, reducing truancy and disorder.
A meat wagon driver abused a horse in a cold street as a second driver threatened to whip the animal. The horse faltered and collapsed under the strain, whipped and cursed at, while onlookers condemned the cruelty and noted the contrast with a kinder driver.
Madison Indiana March 9 county commissioners adopted a revision mandating interest on funds retained by Republican ex-treasurer George T Mayfield. The change covers seven years from when he left office until March of last year and follows rumors Governor Hansly ordered payment of interest at a specified rate.
A New York State woman recalls months of severe digestive distress and a reddening skin eruption described as erysipelas. After removing her previous diet and adopting Grape-Nuts, she reports rapid digestion relief, loss of headaches, and weight gain. She cites Pontumwa Co. Tate thy Creek Michigan and recommends readers seek the book The Road to Wellville.
Indiana Senator Beveridge argued for admitting Oklahoma and Arizona as two new states. He asserted congressional action should reflect broad regional interests, not local referenda, and defended mineral education funding as essential for New Mexico and Arizona. The debate touched on Foraker's amendment and prospects of approving statehood for the western territories.
Special to the Sum from Paradena California quotes Edward M H Conger former US minister to China. He states the current troubles arose from an attempted seizure of American missionaries and predicts no serious action. He believes the Chinese government can control the situation and protect foreign interests, with troops kept in Manila and ships in Asian waters if needed.
Rome dispatch reports Queen Helena, amid a fatal auto accident involving the Marchioness of Corsini and her husband, the king Emmanuel's master of horse. The queen retrieved the body and transported it with the marquis to the Quirinal palace.
Washington report: Henry H. Rogers and John Archibald of the Standard Oil Company met the president at the White House and left without disclosing the topics discussed. The likely subjects include the forthcoming report of the Department of Commerce and Labor on trusts and a possible investigation by the Interstate Commerce Commission into alleged railroad and Standard Oil combinations.
A dubious health ad warns that undigested food causes fatal conditions like apoplexy and heart disease and touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure. It alleges digestion failure leads to sour breath and dyspepsia, promising quick relief and strengthened stomach function. The piece also promotes a city council annexation debate in Indianapolis, framing it as vital for public welfare.
Special to The Evansville file reports George F Lenfers and Milks Ora D Williams of Evansville will wed Saturday atop the 222 foot smokestack. Miss Jeanette Daugherty set the ascent recently and will be present along with Mins Daugherty.
Merchants report mild weather left sleighs and furs selling briskly, while coal dealers note strong demand for steam coal but weak domestic sales. Industry observers say manufacturers stockpile, keeping prices easy, and big dealers offset domestic declines with steam coal demand.
A precorial lecture on Yellowstone National Park will be held under the Commercial club at Masonic temple on Friday night. Capt. M Culver of Yellowstone Park Transportation will present with stereopticon views of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Great Falls. The Northern Pacific Railway company sponsors the event. tickets at the Commercial club and English Lutheran church charge cents for the gym admission.
Joseph H. Stultz faced a cross-accusation divorce plea in circuit court on Thursday. He contrasted his life with a Keeley cure, denying allegations of intoxication while his wife sought the dissolution. The case references past shootings, multiple divorces, and battles over custody of four children from a former marriage. The investigation touched on a child once thought to be dead and involved physicians and juvenile court workers.
Al bert Johnson was shot in the stomach while walking on the street. He alleges an accusation against a man, but no suspect has been detained. The incident occurred in March, and Johnson's condition is serious with a likely fatal outcome.
The text lists various glove descriptions including colors black white gray and pale tones. It mentions Milanese suede silk and leather variants with multiple fasteners and fittings. It appears to be a catalog-like fragment with inconsistent spellings and product codes.
A wide reading on tubercular cases in Indianapolis schools shows weekly medical inspections and rapid removal of contagious pupils. Officials rely on fresh air, sunlight, and nutrition as primary treatment, with emphasis on early detection and outdoor activity to curb spread.
The Sun reports the sensational confession of Heriia Cliche, killer of Emile Gerdron, and corroborating evidence from the district attorney’s office. The tale suggests a blackmail scheme paid to Tenderlain precinct police by figures in the lower world. The piece also mentions local ads and a dog attack incident at a grocery store where a boy was bitten and treated.
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