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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1906
Page
1
A fierce snowstorm blankets Indiana and several states, halting streetcar service and forcing a citywide shoveled cleanup. Police enforce mayoral edict to clear walks, with injuries and a building collapse amid drifting snow and wrecked streetcars.
Chicago reports more than four inches of snow with a broad winter cover across the city. The weather bureau classifies the storm as general from the Mississippi to the Ohio river valleys, with lower temperatures expected tonight and tomorrow as trains face delays.
A Chicago real estate man complained in court that a 6000 acre Minnesota purchase was entirely submerged, a deal he says shows no moral concern from the dealmaker who also engaged in stock trading.
Operators propose four state conference to settle the Wago question but plan may delay strike settlement by deferring decisions to later negotiations. J. I Winder expected to preside as chair. Robbins reportedly out as chair.
Miners agreed to the Thomas A scale in conference on Monday, clearing internal disputes and nearly rescinding the Ryan resolution. they want restoration of the 1905 scale in part. Operators' response is unsettled as Robbin and Mitchell seek a further conference amid market price increases and a looming decision.
Newton Robinson, 53, a Unpinte worker, died after wading through 12 inches of snow to reach his factory. He had a history of heart trouble and the exertion of trudging through the storm proved fatal, reports say.
Washington dispatch reports the removal of Bellamy Borer as ambassador to Austria Hungary, signaling a political shakeup linked to Storer a close Roosevelt ally. The Vienna office faced neglect claims and delayed communications from the State Department amid upheaval.
A fragmentary street scene notes the cry for strawberries after a snowfall. Commuters, a grieving relative of a woman named Maude, and an old man with a wagon full of ashes react to harsh weather and a crowded streetcar, revealing a moment of irony as the mute elder bears a heavy load.
Jamen Eads Vinne, who refused inheritance, dedicates his life to philanthropy and plans a hospital for victims of whisky, drug, and debauchery addictions. He seeks possession of the old City hospital to establish the project.
Thomas Raevom of Springfield Indiana was sentenced this morning to two to fourteen years in prison after conviction for throwing a white object into the air and causing a disastrous wreck at Surman Indiana involving the Bascom I8.
Juneau March 19 The Louvre theater act ended in tragedy when a fire eater named John Honey died from burns while performing. Several female performers were injured and attended to by the secretary and embassy staff. The incident occurred as tensions rose over a custody issue and a presidential talk slated with Bimaout. In related news from Pairhaven Massachusetts ambassador Henry Cath informed officials that Rogers of the Standard Oil Company was reappointed streets superintendent for the eleventh year.
A garbled wire report cites dynamite findings under a Cyansk area bridge, a Pope Pius remark, a Parisian duke arrest, Chicago burglary with $200 cash and $2009 in bonds, and U.S. diplomatic shifts. Rome rejects Buffalo Bill West show, while a retiring diplomat’s honor and the Austria Hungary ambassador nomination are noted. Stowe Croup remedy advertisement completes the page.
United States Standard voting device was inspected in court as W W Spencer seeks an injunction to block Marion County from contracting for 100 machines. Judge Vingon Carter indicated he may deny the request, noting a demonstration showed a bystander could tell a straight or mixed vote, but not prove outside instruction on how votes are cast. The case hinges on proving machine fraud.
Rev. W. A. Bhaw national secretary of the Anti cigarette league led a series of meetings at the Broad Klippe Methodist church Bun day. A men's meeting drew over 30 men present with discussions on readiness and related topics.
The court heard statements from HEI and MR. HEID asserting that HEI was not asked about prior discussion of the case. HE said his understanding was to decide the case solely on evidence presented at the hearing in open court.
Friends send many flowers to jailed convict David B Sherrick as a new trial motion looms. Juror opinions and pretrial discussions are under scrutiny with Timmerman and Gray named in an affidavit. Sherrick’s father visits, telegrams of support flood in, and petitions circulate from Indianapolis leaders though jurors are not expected to sign.
President Bradford of the Chicago Cincinnati and Louisville railroad denounces J P Morgan and associates as instigators of a conspiracy to seize control of major lines. He alleges a plan to appoint receivers, dismember the Great Central and buttress Morgan interests to curb competition and profit from the schemes. Bradford vows to file charges in Nashville and outlines alleged moves involving Pere Marquette and other railroads during a 1904 context.
Austin Denny withdraws from the Marion county superior court race citing low chances of winning the Republican nomination. County chairman John C. Ruckelshaus states Denny decided to pull out after solicited support failed to materialize and ahead of the party convention.
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