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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1906
Page
2
Pittsburg reports allege graft linked to top officials in a broad crackdown on disreputable houses. Mayor Guthrie orders swift action, with police raids closing hundreds of disorderly premises and underscoring ties between council members and liquor interests. Witnesses accuse multiple city leaders of complicity as suburban towns complain of an influx of women.
Washington May 2 President Roosevelt received a telegram from James Gallivan manager of American athletes at Athena. Final scores show the United States winning several events with multiple athletes placing, while Great Britain and Greece earned various positions.
Special to The Sem Pittsburg Pa May 2 One thousand dollars for a rock on peace an elaboration of Shermans War Is Hell. Pittsh ore Peace society has few replies two: a Virginia woman wants earlier definition and a Boston woman finds price too low. Rabbi Levy says wealth of library effort not represented and raises fourfold reward. He notes uniforms and parade pageantry attract women and soldiers, arguing peace would look better without military display as dignity and trade would rise.
Judge BL Leathers of the superior court allowed 1600 to Thomas Tas for acting as receiver of the Denison Hotel. Receiver's attorney EB Beil was granted 2500. Taggart, who ran the receivership, defended his work and denied personal hotel interest. Charles E. Coftin paid 55100 for the hotel as a new operating company forms. Creditors plan to meet next Monday to discuss distribution of sale proceeds.
Bloomfield man Davis secured the nomination on the first ballot at the Second District Convention defeating rival candidates. Delegates from several counties gathered to support Davis as the party’s choice for the upcoming race.
Special dispatch from Washington Indiana reports Cyrus Davis of Bloomfield winning a nomination bid at the Democratic convention for the Second district. The Taggart faction held a majority, pushing reforms under Gov. Hanty policy praise and signaling a future state committee shakeup amid party tensions.
The House voted 153 to 58 to maintain the free seed distribution appropriation, with Indiana Congressmen Overstreet and Brick opposing the measure. Campaigners warn against government seed giveaways while supporters tout farmer aid and a separate read amendment passed. Beveridge plans a Barnum circus visit for Indiana delegation May 14 as petitions push for a tree alcohol bill and military academy appointments are discussed.
Walter Patty of Muncie Indiana sues Maud Petty alleging extreme cruelty and neglect after traveling to Colorado from Indiana for his wife. He says she refused to visit him when threatened with death from tuberculosis and tickled his feet upon arrival. Patty married in 1914 at Newport Kentucky at age 17. The Pettys are linked to prominent Kentucky families.
A violent rain and wind storm hit Bedford and Lawrence County on May 2. Windows were blown out, trees uprooted, and stores owned by George M. Foster and W. A. Wilson sustained plate and glass damage. Orchards and timber in the countryside were badly damaged, livestock harmed, and several barns unroofed as fences were broken or bent.
Serippe MeNise Presa Aemocia lons PANA Ill May 2 Mr Moaby arrested on a warrant charging. The charge was filed by States Attorney CE Boringtw in, Meesty Inamer ant dives five miles northeast of Para He and Fred J. Jape men, alleged to be A proofer of Bt. Louis, charged with evading with exchange of wives with consent of the women. The agreements for the exchange, it is said, were drawn up in writing, one for a separation and another for marriage. Mosby's wife is 1 years old and has one child. Mrs Jackman is 37 and has eight children. The contracts were to be effective March 14. since then they have been living together according to the agreements. Visited in Indiana. At the time of the exchange, Mooby went to Indiana to visit relatives, and is said to have joined Jackman in St. Louis. Mosby, living with the Jackman woman, was told the contracts were held in law and came to Pang 0 to consult an attorney. He was held under a $2 bond to appear for trial next Friday morning. Mrs Jackman remained in room in a hospital in St. Louis.
Washington May 2 The senate committees on privileges and elections divide over Reed Smoot Utah whether he is a proper senator due to his Mormon church ties. Some favor his retention or expulsion by two thirds rule while others argue only vacancy by majority vote. The panel splits among Republicans and Democrats with no clear decision by Friday.
Mrs Robert WH Finch, widow of the city’s former mayor, died this morning at her home from tarbalic acid poisoning. She had long suffered melancholia. During the night she rose quietly, went downstairs, and ingested a bottle of palsan.
In Lexington May 2 Mrs Jesale McCann widow of Jim McCann who was killed near St Lowin years ago was reported to have died in the San Francisco quake. Lord F Seymour Barrington now facing death sentence for McCann murder is shown to be alive. prosecutors doubt another conviction.
Chicago churches report the Catholic fund now over 924,152 dollars in total Chicago contributions. A collection drive will be taken up across all parishes on Sunday to support the fund and aid related causes. The report notes additional receipts from other sources increasing the city total.
Aetippe-Mece Pree Annaviatios in RELLEPONTAINE May 2 reports seven defendant bridge companies refusing to answer interrogatories in the ouster suit brought by Attorney General Elis. They invoke immunity to avoid incriminating themselves, despite a Dever law granting witnesses immunity in such inquiries.
In a cluttered report from a spring handicap bowling tournament, Guill and Berner led with 11 percent high score as two-man teams competed. Scratch players Quill and Berner faced handicaps, while other results and player names appear mixed in the fragmentary text.
Mrs Douglas Robinson wife of President Roosevelt attended the newsboys dinner in New York May 2. She served as a waitress providing turkey and ice cream to the boys. She spoke of continuing the May Day dinners started by her father and expressed pleasure in sharing a modest meal with the youths.
A large number of Armenian workers on strike resumed work in France today after clashes with troops. Early morning confrontations left soldiers and workers injured as stones were pelted. Eight rioters were arrested amid the disturbance.
In Paris May 2 amid clashes between workers and police, crowds at the Labor Exchange show the eight hour demand persists in a tranquil form. Workers pledge strikes if needed and warn those leaving posts will be discharged. The coming 24 hours may bring labor reform or the movement’s failure.
Rioting erupted at Marseilles France on May 2. Police charged rioters as printers attempted a demonstration. Four printers were seriously wounded and several others injured in the clashes.
Fragmented city notes report dire height hazards at Rierrsids Park where painters risk injury. Police pursue Kyle after alleged armed incident. A series of bizarre accusations follow including acid, gin pipe, forgery and political corruption chatter involving multiple locals and officials.
The text notes general malaise from winter impurities, affecting many people and a four year old girl. It cites Hood's Sarsaparilla as a suggested remedy and mentions a board meeting about a contract and athletic events, with police involvement in a dispute over a reward.
The Indiana Fraternal congress of the Ben Hur order met in South Bend, with over 1,000 attendees feasting at the Third Regiment armory. Mayor Fogarty welcomed delegates as Willem H. Arnett of Kekoma delivered the annual address, with George J. Clarke and Lucien Holland among speakers. Election and installation of officers and initiation of candidates planned for today.
A lecture titled The Idolism of Jesus was given at Caleb Mills hall by Rev. Arthur Vosburgh of Rochester. He argued knowledge is key to the Kingdom of Heaven on earth, citing Jesus teaching the Kingdom of Heaven as present and attainable here, through understanding divine law and Christian Science. The talk outlined Christ Jesus as the path to proof of God’s provision, with Mary Baker Eddy noted as discoverer of Christian Science and belief in its practical demonstrations through spiritual law.
Indianapolis bowers will hold a post banquet at the Grand hotel as members of the local association gather Wednesday night for a social event. Managers have prepared thoroughly for a relaxed, enjoyable evening with refreshments and merriment.
A Civil Service Commission digest from Washington on May 2 shows 1.88 percent of government clerks are aged 60 or over. Of these, 189 hold positions due to war records. Work quality ratings list Excellent four, Good six, Average twenty three, Fair fifty one, Poor fifty.
The Indiana based Reader publishes a number hailed as clever, artistic, and good, praising works from Riley to Nicholson. It highlights Hoosier writers and artists, noting the publication reflects local heart and feeling, and signals Indiana as a strong cultural contributor.
City record lists diverse births and names with partial details including Andrew and Elizabeth Saumr Madison Avenue, Arthur and Mabel Young Twenty seventh Street, Jeane Claman, Robert Mobley, Charlee Anderson, infant Scotten, Leander Johnson, Edward Brecksmith and Rizabah Kruse, Fred Washington and Annie Harpeg, and several paired entries implying family announcements amid partial addresses and medical conditions.
The May 2 session in Rome of the international post conference rejected the proposal to establish a universal penny postage system.
In New York on May 1 authorities promote an Austrian remedy said to permanently cure asthma catarrh and hay fever. The ascateo treatment is offered at a nominal monthly charge and literature is mailed free to interested individuals at the Austrian dispensary 32 West Twenty Third Street New York City.
The Chicago Great Western Railway connects Chicago to St Paul Minneapolis Kansas City and Omaha with superior equipment. Ticket agents sell via this route.
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