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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
6
A fragment discusses Pittsburg millionaires famed for extraordinary spending and miserliness. It mentions Mary J. Vetter suing for breach of promise to marry after a wealthy suitor’s money stopped, and William Flinn profiting from steel ventures in Sharon, Pennsylvania. The piece links wealth to politics and social behavior.
New York social intrigue reaches Pittsburg as high profile divorces unfold amid sensational claims. W Ellis Corey of U S Steel faces divorce amid alleged estrangement and serial advancement while Lawrence Phipps seeks separation amid shocking proceedings. Mary J Vetter sues for promise and other errors in a case tied to Carnegie Steel era figures. A national wave of marital disputes links to prominent industry names and a New York woman’s alleged millions from Henry W Oliver.
A curious look at Pittsburgh millionaires linked to Andrew Carnegie and steel. Wealthy men spend lavishly on dinners, gambling, and private indulgences while their fortunes fuel personal projects and public ventures.
Special to the Sun reports on a rich figure nicknamed Peacock and a sprawling portrait of his palatial home. The piece weaves in a curious mix of social puffery, a jailbreak-like prison reference, and a long sidebar on athletic training advising natural exercises for general development and athletic power.
A maker of a medicine markets the product for family use and openly lists all ingredients on bottle wrappers. Authorities press for full transparency as the claim faces scrutiny amid a broader investigation into the disclosure practices of such preparations.
A damaged notice describes the Caldwell Jail as a strong but tiny holding facility. It states authorities may place several men inside if defense fails, warning keep away and noting penalties of arrest. Sheriff orders enforcement.
Special to the Sam reports in Danville Kentucky on March 16 that Mrs Saraty Dunn Games met instant death when she fell from the parament at her home during sleet and snow. Also in Indiana Hall convicted of manslaughter for killing Clyde Brown after he objected to Hall's attentions to his sister.
Indiana Democratic leaders including Chairman William O’Brien schedule a convention in Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis for Thursday June 7 to adopt a platform and nominate state candidates. Delegates total 1 371 with apportionments across Adams Allen Bartholomew Clark Floyd Jefferson Madison and others, contrasting with the larger Republican gathering planned for April.
Fragmentary text lists names and places such as Tippecanne Tipton and Washington with scattered references to delegates and a number 71, yielding no clear event or outcome. The readable items are insufficient to form a coherent news item or identify a specific organization or date.
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