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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1906

Page

2

Perry Peace Resolution Fights and Coal Strike Developments

The 1903 scale operators dispute surges as the Perry resolution faces debate, with miners and operators debating contracts and union labor. A general coal strike looms, riders deny violence and vow to protect property, while Idaho and anthracite issues spark federal mediation efforts. President Roosevelt signals restraint, preferring not to intervene unless a national calamity emerges.

Sat Mile Mcedera Perry Flebate Mitchell Lewis Idaho Michel Gompyts Steunenberg Intern Ing Baer Chalrraw O Restereier Phikuterptia Paer Patrick Dalen Uriah Bellingham Thia Meteor Ei Mlentue Scrippe-Welinerent Wabhington Roosevelt Congress Mason Dixoh

Danger Passes After Dam Break Near Lewistown

BELLEFONTAINE March 3 The danger of a dam break at Lewistown Reservoir is over though residents remain uneasy. Guards patrolled the banks overnight as rain turned to snow and freezing temperatures gave hope the breach would be averted. A break in the dam occurred last night but was quickly repaired.

Scrippe-McNae Prean Aasceiation Bellefontaine Lewistown Cannon Watson Republican Congressional Committee Overstreet Hemenway Fairbanks Gov Hoggatt Alaske

Caring for the Victims at Courrieres Mine Rescue

In France on March 3 rescuers continue caring for 13 men saved from the Courrieres mine after being buried alive for two days. The effort follows the mine disaster headline as authorities report on relief measures and medical attention provided to the survivors.

Gertppe-McRine Freas Lers France Great St. Roulty Courrieres

Versions of Selfishness to be discussed at Central Christian church

Rev Allan B Philputt will lead Sundays service on Versions of Selfishness with a musical program at Central Christian church. Morning topic will be The Hapt Vinton of a Saint. New quartet and chorus under Earl Percy Parks will perform with Miss Irma Woeher singing Nearer My God to Thee.

Allan B. Philputt Central Christian Church Earl Percy Parks Itel Dudley Buck Pleksh Reinecke

Pennsylvania Railroads Gulf Trade Scheme Could Redraw U.S. Links

Pittsburg dispatch reports a bold Pennsylvania Railroad move to gain control of southern lines and form a gulf route from Pittsburg to New Orleans. The plan aims to unite major eastern trunks and allied roads, positioning the system as a dominant force in gulf trade and westward exports, affecting cities from New York to New Orleans.

Chicago, Indianapolis & Evansville Indianapolis Pennsylvania Railroad Pittsburg Pennsylvania Railroad Company Chicago Pennsylvania Neeks Gulf Pennsylvania Baltimore & Ohio Chesapeake & Ohio Norfolk& Western Geady Panama England New Orleans Louieville & Nashvilla Louisville & Nashville Evaneville Tannaapolis Loilaville & Nashville New York Lakes Central States United States Buffalo St. Louis

Trade Strain Ahead as Japan Expands Exports

The article warns that Western trade will suffer as Japan cuts imports and boosts exports, signaling a shift away from reciprocity. It argues that the United States will face reduced commerce while Japan escalates its commercial advantage and preparation for new policy.

Newspapers in Indiana Show Gaps Across Towns and Cities

An examination of Indiana’s newspaper landscape notes that about 37 percent of towns have papers including weeklies and dailies, while 141 incorporated towns lack any newspaper. Among these, only a few have populations above 500, with many being suburbs of larger cities. several cities and counties cited include Indianapolis area towns and Fort Wayne, Bloomington, Lafayette, and Evansville.

Indiana Montgomery Newburg Normal City Oldenburg Orestes Puietsa Port Fulton Shelwarn Venworth Mdlanapolis Lafayette Lognonport Evanseille Ft. Wayne

Japan Importing Linen to Undercut U S Trade

Washington March 31 Japan plans for a broader trade push as consuls abroad are proposed to bolster markets. Japan aims to abolish reciprocity, lower duties on imported materials, and expand cotton yarn and fabric industries. Growth includes new mills, railcar iron, and steamship ties to Chile and Peru. Meanwhile U S policy debates continue on consular reform and fiscal bills.

Gillore Gardner Washington United States Russia Japan Tokio China India Pitteburg Edamitsu Moli Toyo Risen Kakkha Orientar Steamship Company Chile Peru Congresa

City council to discuss new city hall and annexation

Fragmented news notes report council plans to discuss a new city hall on Monday and opposition to annexation of a neighboring area. Police inspect National Guard matters while multiple small items mention arrests and local incidents including a tramp with a fortune in his clutch and a humane officer’s theory on a horse in rain.

Wiliam Nash Nash

Death Mystery Stuns City as Police Hunt Quietly

An investigation failed to locate Benjamin Madden after a body was found in Pogue's Run near Wilsonman. Funeral plans set for St. Joseph and Holy Cross burial options noted while rail talks discuss Pennsylvania controls and a 100 mile route reduction to Chicago via Fort Wayne and Findlay.

Peiady Polles Benjamin Madden Pogue Wisonamn John F. Reenoits Pennsylvania Ownima St. Joseph Holy Cross Loutayilie & Nashville Indianapolis Japan China Gulf

City protests franchise terms for railroad entry near statehouse

Citizens and city groups mobilize to block a Chicago Indianapolis Evansville franchise proposal. The protest argues the deal fails to protect public rights, demands compensation, and urges an integrated route from Chicago to Evansville with safeguards against grade crossings near the statehouse. Committees led by Merritt Moores and John W. Kern sign the document.

Commercial Club Board of Public Works Chicago, Indianapolis & Evansville Railway Indianapolis Statehouse City Park Board Parks and Elevated Track Commission White River Boulevard Wortst Union Station Chicago Evansville Glake St Weatst Merritt Moores Frank M. Fauvre Charles Carroll Brown William Watson Woollen Frank G. Fishback John W. Kern William Fortune Henry Warrum Fred A. Gregory Arthur Bohn

Hood's Sarsaparilla Tablets Introduced for Tablets Form

Hood Co announces Hood's Sarsaparilla in chocolate coated tablets to mimic the liquid medicine. The solid extract preserves the curative properties of all ingredients and is available through druggists or by mail from Hood Co Lowell, Mass.

Bose Hood Wr. C. 1 Hood Co Larwell Mash

Poison in the Potatoes Pushes Family Poison Case

Special to The Bun details a mysterious poisoning case in Shelbyville Indiana involving George Worden and his daughters Violet and Mabel Worden aged 12 and 14. Aunt Bristol Nettle Bwineford is gravely ill as doctors say potatoes near a buried bottle of poison absorbed toxins. The Worden mother died last fall from a peculiar disease and poison liquid was hidden in the yard and later potatoes absorbed it. A neighbor reports seeing Mrs Sutherlin leave her house on the day of the death and roam the street. A minister arrives as suspicions mount about Mr Sutherlin and his wife. The case hinges on testimony and may end with Mr Sutherlin’s acquittal next week.

Shelbyville Ind March NA George Worden Violet Mabel Worden Bilsr Nettle Bwineford Mra. Worden New Albany Sutherlin Iurder Angie Pennington Barth Loyden Ing Streec Sutherlin Suth- Selig Inter Imine Cick Rayden

Return of Yellow Dog Fund to Taguranca Company

Special to The Suna reports that the Yellow Dog fund tied to the Equitable life affair will be returned to Taguranca Company. The suspected total includes 574,865 from officers and directors and 1,874,006.45 in Mercantile Trust loans to Equitable leaders. Paul Morton presses for full restitution and exposure of misused funds tied to Albany lobbying.

Yellow Dog Taguranca Company Suna New York Jordan Ine Equitable Life Assurance Aoolaty la Brety Hla Paul Morin The Equitable Mercantile Trust Company Paul Morton Atiil Dua Winslow Marcelina Hartley Jamey Hasen Hyde George H Squire Gen Louis Plipgerald Thomas Goothes Ale D. Jordan Laya Thomea D. Jordan

Dr Williams Dead At 38 In City Home

Dr. W. O. Williams of 326 King Ave died Friday night after a week of pneumonia illness. He was 38, son of Smith Williams, a practicing physician for 18 years. He lived with his mother and was a member of several fraternal orders.

DR. Williams W. O. Williams King-ave Dr. Willams Smith Wiliams Dr. Wiliams The Red Men Druids Knights of Pything the Patriatle Sons of Amidrice King

Indiana Railroad Commission Cuts Freight Charge Case

The Indiana Railroad Commission ruled on a dispute between Ramana Oolitic Stone Co and Chicago Indianapolis Loutaville Railway over coal transport costs. It reduced the rate from 42 cents to 28 cents a ton for a six mile haul between Linjisa mines and BtIneaville, setting a net profit of 12.8 cents per ton after expenses and a 5 percent return on investment. The decision may be appealed.

Indiana Railroad Commission Ramana Oolitic Stone Company Chicago, Indianapolis & Loutaville Railway Company Atone Company Altro Linjisa Mines BtIneaville Teanaporta Ton Appelate

Value of Charcoal Promises Health and Beauty Benefits

Charcoal is described as a safe cleanser for the stomach and bowels, absorbing gases and impurities and improving breath, complexion, and overall health. The ad touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as the best form, sold at drug stores for twenty five cents, claiming benefits from daily use.

Stuart

Cars Go Into Ditch After Nickel Plate Wreck

Special to the Fern South Whitley Indiana March 3 Mrs Cyr Walker of Dubuque was fatally injured and about 20 others hurt when passenger train No 2 eastbound went into a ditch after leaving the track in rain spreading conditions. Among the injured are John W Mainhart of Fort Wayne G A White and J D Spencer of Trabill.

South Whitley Ind Cyr M. Walker Dubuque Nickel Plate Railroad Indiana Jonn W. Mainhart Fort Wayne G. AL White J.D. Spencer Trabill

Nine Men Injured in Dybarite Explosion at Railroad Shaft

A blast in shaft B of the Pennsylvania railroad at Thirty second street and the East tier injured nine men. Three were slightly hurt, one perhaps fatally, and six sustained minor injuries in the incident reported by Sestops McRae Press Association from New York on March day.

Sestops-McRae Press Association New York Peon Avivania Thirty-second-st East Tier

Witness Wedding in New York Aides to Ambassador Role

A New York born envoy attends a wedding where Frederick Whitridee is named ambassador to the United States. The ceremony includes royal or official guests and signals potential future duties for the couple.

Merch Kes Frederick Whitridee New York Epboia United States Mpa

Piles Cured at Home by New Absorption Method

Bleeding and itching piles offered instant relief through a home absorption treatment. A letter promotes mailing an address to receive instructions and free trial samples, with local references on request. Sender Mrs x Bumméra, Notre Dames Indiana, Box PF.

Weite X Bumméra Box PF Notre Dames Ind

Murbarger Confident Ahead of Indianapolis Wrestling Match

Indianapolis wrestler Bam Murbarger exudes confidence for Monday’s catchweights bout against Cincinnati’s Ind ie Barr. Trainer Dart travels to Indianapolis by Sunday and is said to be in peak shape. Referee selection will be by mutual consent, with no fouling or batting. all arrangements appear solid.

Bam Murbarger Indianapolis Indie Barr Cincinnati Tomtingon Dart Te Maid Murbarger

Industries Wanted by the Chicago and North-Ventura Railway

The Chicago and North-Ventura Railway seeks new industries from communities to sustain spring growth and prewar business. Target establishments include iron and woodworking works, corrals mills, cannut works, cold storage plants, railways and related mercantile ventures. Responses directed to Industrial Requirement of the C. and M. W. By. in Chicago.

Chicago & North-Ventura Hs Unies Chleuxn Whl

Pacific Coast Travel Rates From Chicago to San Francisco

Advertises $39.00 to the Pacific Coast from Chicago for travel from Feb 1 to Apr 1 with stops at Portland Tacoma Seattle Victoria Vancouver and other ports. Mentions daily tours in tourist sleeper cars and two person berths at $7.00. Offers maps schedules and full information via North Western line offices headed by M Breese General Agent at Cincinnati.

Chicago San Francisco Portland Pacific Ni M. Breese Cinainnath

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