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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1906

Page

2

Diptheria Threat Forces Care for Widows Three Daughters

In a Nesconset Street home, diphtheria endangers a widow Cora Doyle and her three young daughters. Nathan, her ill 9 year old son, is near death from a severe attack while income has stopped. The Flower Mission Society appeals for volunteers to house and care for the children, with ambulance transfer possible if needed. A nurse was sent amid heavy snow to assess and aid the family.

Witte Egmeong Ak Uric Flower Mission Society Toy Cora A. Doyle Mariestat Nes Nathan Ove Fran Nathan Ale Iitle Mem Atricken Thei Doyle Cottage Tie Bo Flower Mission Merdoy

Indictment Reported in Toledo Case

Five individuals are indicted in Toledo on March 29 facing charges connected to alleged illicit activities. The case involves alleged price manipulation and related offenses arising from reported events at a local market. Authorities outline the charges and forthcoming court actions.

Protests Open On City Franchises And Building Plan

City officials set hearings on a franchise for the Chicago Indianapolis and Evansville Railway into Indiana city limits with W J Newknt leading the contracts committee. Objections expected over liberal terms. A separate measure seeks controls on coat and coke sales with penalties for misrepresentation of weights and small dealers. A committee will chair a public discussion ahead of a new city building plan.

Nl * Cago, Indianipolis & Evansville Rallis Company Indiananlie Board of Public Works Committee On W. J. Newkent Newkom Tappert Harry EB Roysr Br Bln A. Ekattey CG. Davis Otto Hoffman John Donavan Woo. Rangs Eden Rime Company

Fire damages Chicago building amid smoke and alarms

A chaotic blaze erupted in a Chicago exchange building today. Firefighters arrived quickly, battled flames for hours, and prevented a larger disaster as smoke and heat endangered nearby offices. Fire crews evacuated occupants and investigated the cause.

Reopen Oil Hearing in St Louis Pending Attorney Plans

In St Louis on March 21 attorney general Herbst and Lidleys of New York petition to reopen the oil hearing in the city. Rogers is expected to appear and respond to all statements related to the case.

ST. Lou Maren Gener Herbst & Lidleys Attsanerh Wil New York Hud Rogers

Prisoner Convicted of Forgery After Night Jury Verdict

The jury for Shelby county found Charles B. Amsden guilty of forgery after a lengthy deliberation through the night. He faces a prison term of two to ten years. The case centered on his forging the name of O. Sears of Kosh county to obtain $77, with testimony showing losses around $2,000 in total evidence.

Sumlayvilgh Inn Charles Bk, Amsden Shelby County Wideh Sears Kosh County

Workhouse in Quarantine Incarcerations Ongoing

Fragmentary item notes ongoing quarantine at a county workhouse with mentions of Mae, John Yearwood, and a suspected victim. The text is corrupted but indicates preparations for a new prison facility and continued confinement after a Tuesday morning incident.

Thorn Rhytrron County John Yearwood Pend

Train Plunges Into Shamokin Creek After Crash

A fast French train on the Philadelphia Reading line crashed into debris from a freight train near Shamokin. The engine and 12 cars plunged into Shamokin Creek. Fireman Charles Duenderfer and Brakeman Murray were injured while watching the wreckage. Harry Fink of Saniaqua was also hurled into the wreckage.

Orippa Shamokin Philadelphia& Reading Shamokin Creek Enmiter Harry Fink Saniaqua Charles Duenderfer Murray Liphant Hare CP Ekr Cay

Peanuts Cause Fatality In Liverpool Incident

In Liverpool a tragedy is reported where many peanuts led to a fatal incident yesterday involving Katherine Kaufman six, daughter of Hou Kaufman. Details are limited but authorities are investigating the peanut related cause.

Liverpool A. Marea Katherine Hou Kaufman

Citizens Raid Coal Yard Led by Bushnell Mayor

Desperate residents of Bushnell led by Mayor Harris raided a Chicago Burlington and Quincy coal yard on March 1. They seized a carload of coal intended for retail sale, distributing fuel among participants for home heating. The railroad company confiscated coal for storage as a precaution, and the city pledged payment to officials.

Molinereas Association Bushnell Chicago, Burlington ,& Quincy Railroad Harris Ihr Railroad

Various Public Events and Meetings Across City Venues

Community notices list Friday Palentino desert life entertainment at Firat Baptist church and multiple church group meetings including First Friends' First Presbyterian Central Christian and Wesley Chapel activities. Also announced are charity events, needlework and bazar planning, a spelling bee at Roberta Park, and a speech by Percy Robert Colwell on William Morris.

Migs Pidrence Tverdiay Firat Baptist Church Palentino Holy Land TMB Meridion First Friends’ Church Hood M. N Meridian-ar Merttfannt Alf Society The Fourth Presbyterian Church Botelnek M. Graydqn Tulettave Sixth Presbyterian Church Floers Cox Mrv FP Ormia W. Whitenack W Moore Clasers Roberta Park Amtry Hive Maccabee Brill Meridian Aumuat Gobble Columbia Hall Delaware McCarty Tisaday Charles Gardner Thomas Arnitt William Kirschtmeier Addie Deitch Frank Heltister Hive L. O.T M Ian Plemon Hadl Wesley Chapel Moe Church Aid Andaty Mr. Land Percy Robert Colwell Lawrenceville N. J William Blorris Shortridge High School Morris Richmond B. H Hermon & Co U. N. Pennsylvania N. Alehamant Hattle L. Spencer E. Canaan Mattha Bors Mia Addie D. Prank Morrison's Ball Youg AW Mothers’ Club Hoya’ Club Meridian St Kika Indianapolia Lodge Grand Hotel Robert W. Brown Louta- Vile Hayor Vodianapolis Humane Society iSeiss Sy‘Walmming

Roosevelt presses Steele resignation in Indiana race turmoil

Washington March 20 President Roosevelt urged Gen. Martin S. McMahon to deny furlough for ex congressman Steele while he sought the Eleventh district seat against Frederick Landis. The White House indicated Steele should resign or stay out, as Indiana politicos watch the contest and await public release of the president’s directive.

Steele the Sun Washington Frederick Landis George W. Stealikan Turlough National Soldiers’ Home Itation Ind Martin S. McMahon Board of Managers The Hone Landis Wilk Congres Tahwee White House McMahon Risele Congress Gen. McManon Han Indiana Longworth Washinston Nicholas Longworth Permon Congrana Ah

City News and Local Updates From March City Desk

The Republic Oil company of Indianapolis is taken over by Standard Oil. Foreman Tom attacked his sister Mela Tom. Tom drew a weapon. her lover Mike Habough interfered and the girl shielded a fever. Police intervened and arrested him. Tragic reminders surface as a tableau ends in applause by two nearby officers. Belmont age plans a factory at Belmont, Big Eagle Creek. Samuel Rowland of Crawfordsville reported. The Crandfordsville Water and Light Company uses a revolver. Knick Erbarker Traxt Company of New York holds a mortgage. Donald Marian faces adjudication. Central hospital transfer noted. Rockefeller referenced in conflict with Paul Skillman, tried at Macon 2A for stealing his own car. The Pink Hoosars tied up drifted money refunds at English's Monday night. The Thirteenth and Vandecats cistern may be filled after a cave-in. Dr. Mary A. Wherry of Ft. Wayne, whose license was revoked, appeals to circuit court. charged with criminal practice. Gen. Thayer dead in Lincoln, Neb. March 2. Fire destroys nearly every house in Northwood, Washington. 20 families homeless.

Tom Me- Mela Mike Habough Tramolo Hallam

The Coffee Debate Promotes Postum Replacement

A public argument features coffee importers and roasters promoting Postum as a healthier alternative. The piece argues coffee harms one third of users with potential chronic disease and urges readers to test facts, urging inspection of factories and inviting debate on coffee’s health impact and Postum’s value.

State audit fees spark demand for repayment from Henderson and Daily

A report to Gov. Hanly by a committee probing the auditor of state's office claims J C Henderson owed the state 91 982 and A C Daily 21 667 for fees alleged unlawful from 1890s. The total reaches 118 and includes 2 128 02 principal and 52 502 57 interest through March 1 1906. Henderson disputes the claim stating settlements were settled under law and will review books with Auditor Bigler. Daily notes he earned 7 500 in salary after the first year with no fees and does not admit owing the state. Attorney General Miller, now to act, with Gov. Hanly instructing prompt collection if unresolved.

J. C Henderson Democrat State A. C. Daily Repubican Tale Owen Hanly Bean Che Dooka Henderson W. H. Hart Dally Hart Bern Bigler Pally Bixler Walery Fers Gen. Sauter Miller

Battle in India and engaged announces in Rushville

Detaile have reached here as a battle fought March 14 between the Khan of Barwa and the Minngul of Mon ja. The khan for 9 men, while the Tianhe was landed and 12 of his men jilted. Warrants for Walter Scott and three others have been issued charging them with assault with intent to kill on Johnsen and his party. Miss Fannie Gowdy announces engagement to Robert K Mansfeld. The wedding will take place before May. Also ads for medicines and services appear in the column.

India Pashawar Barwa Monja Ban Bernardino Walter Scott den Valley Matt An Wassull Johnsen Berion McRae Rushville Ind Mise Fannie Gowdy Paris Yemtersay Robert K Mansfeld Valparaiso

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