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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1906
Page
3
A garbled account depicts a woman in plain clothes attending to her own affairs and facing persistent insult. The text includes a confrontation with a stranger, a cabby bribe, and a sense of personal resilience amid social pressure and danger.
In Washington on May 1, discussions on the Powers case and federal vs state authority occurred before the Judiciary committee. The debate touched on capital offenses jurisdiction and potential enforcement of congressional rights, with Representative James of Kentucky opposing and no decision reached. A separate Utah report notes Dick Nyland’s claim of a hotel incident involving Young Corbett, with conflicting accounts of events.
An ad-style piece extols Cascarets as a cure for bad breath and digestive woes. It warns that laxatives weaken bowel muscles, urges regular exercise of the intestines, promotes a pocket box for on-the-go use, and claims genuine Cascarets are made by the Sterling Remedy Company and sold by Druggists. It mentions high sales and cautions against bulk sales.
A Chicago Tribune feature argues kleptomania is plain theft, not illness, with detective anecdotes on shoplifters. It recounts cases from unbalanced women to a prominent widow who stolen for thrill or insecurity, highlighting moral judgments and detective caution.
Stedighte wore the feature in the Rates Monday night in Prague. Kanon No 2 Ayres Warsong and Whene took straights from Blacks Saks Petlis and Star stores in a local shopping event.
A confused race preview lists horses and riders for the Western turf event. Mentions Vital Stakes contenders including a California trainer and owner names, with odds and possible derby implications. The disjointed OCR reads like a chaotic card with multiple riders and horses unnamed or misspelled.
A published ad from Bertha Muenter, sister of a Cambridge Harvard instructor, urges action and warns the accused to consult his sister. Police consult Harvard Medical Lab as arsenic evidence surfaces amid claims by Mrs. Muenter that her husband interfered with her recovery.
May 1 Morristown Indiana Carl Rafferty, 16, was thrown from a pony yesterday and perhaps fatally injured. A separate Aurora item notes Miss Margaret Sremandel, ailed by carbolic acid in a case with no clear motive and mentions her brother Albert Elemandel, a telegrapher, in an obscure passage.
Terre Haute Indiana May 2 special report: Eric Soloman, 7, nabbed by a detective before attempting to eat four braids of hair from Minnie Armstrong during a circus entry. He was fined 200 and sentenced to Rin mothe in jail for a like offense. The cell walls are decorated with the braids, which relatives say were given to him long ago.
Athens May 2 Special to the Sam America's athletes had a day of success with Pilecim Ligithndy Friend Leavitt and Howhag sharing honors. The Greek team dominates the meet with strong performances in sprints distance and field events. The Marathon race appears likely to go to the Greeks as they showcase improving form and depth across events.
Fragmented nostalgic tale in a diner where a tall restless woman contemplates impending marriage to an army officer. The narrator reflects on love, wartime separations, and the strain of leaving home as wedding plans loom and futures hinge on difficult choices. The piece blends intimate confession with social mores of looming matrimony.
In New York Pan Pil perim of Way and Tine SWETA Lieut Wo Hallewrtie of England finished first and second respectively in the four meter sprint. Digal Barker placed third while Mellaugh of England took second in the 134h meters dash at Chieven University amid a close finish. Hellstrom of Sweden finished third in the event.
Special to The Sun: In North Winchester on May 1, Fimacwel Baker, a soldier, died after a chain broke while he hauled it toward a wire fence. A fragment struck him in the skull, causing fatal injuries that led to his death about an hour later.
A Postum Co testimonial from Battle Creek Michigan highlights relief from chronic headaches after replacing coffee with Postum. The author claims long term benefits, noting kidney trouble neuralgia rheumatic pains and general improved well being. The letter touts Postum as a health drink and mentions a booklet The Road to Wellville for further reading.
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