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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1906
Page
3
In Anderson Indiana May 4 a riot on an interurban car north of town left motorman Adnor Gaul of Anderson fatally stabbed by a passenger. The crowded car carried circus passengers from Marion returning home when the attack occurred.
Moran reports Mrs. Mosby, a Roacerdale woman, found in St Louis claims involvement of another woman in a troubled marriage swap. The case centers on a contract exchanging wives and children made last December, with details of a double marriage arrangement and alleged coercion. Suspect Mrs Jackman and husband cited, as Mosby denounces the arrangement and seeks punishment for the parties involved.
In Hartford City Indiana on May 4 Ellen Torpy, age 80, was badly burned when a bottle of stove polish exploded while she was at the M. M. Weller home. Doctors fear the injuries may prove fatal. Meanwhile in St Paul Minnesota on May 4 hundreds of telephone electricians in Minnesota and the Dakota regions began an eight hour day strike over wage claims.
A Friday night meeting at Tomlinson Hall will have officers from the Indianapolis Telephone company explaining plans to seek a rate hike from 24 to 82 a year for homes and 0 to 54 for businesses, plus a 46 year franchise extension. Police protection is promised to keep order and avoid demonstrations.
At Louville four furlongs races feature King Leopold approved by B Miller at 7 to 1 with Homelers Splen and thme. Carew 105 in a second race. Alanie and Weta win a third. A seventh furlong hurdle lists rejectsable with Chadlas time 2 57 3 5. Juba and Fonsatuca clock 1 50 3 5. At Memphis races Tari details show Cot how 192 Harrin to 1. Hor ace KE 18 Dagan. Harry Scott and Telegrapher time 1 2. Jack Young leading a 6 furlongs handicap. Martius and Blaatie win with Rodolfo time 18.
Race notes list names such as Jungle Imp Uncle Henry and Black mute Hound Danea with various odds and times for multiple 5 and 6 furlong heats. References include Miller Bairds Colt Colasnil Gatnieh and Lida Jones with finish positions and split times, detailing quarterly mile segments and prospectus-style results.
Rev. John J. Seudsler of Jersey City discusses the status of women, comparing modern conditions in civilized countries to the past. He notes that in Tunis and Algiers a wife can still be bought for the price of a mule, highlighting ongoing gender inequalities.
Fragmented record shows Senator Foraker defending railroad rate protections while Senator Tillman laments disparity between regional farmers. Discussion centers on equality of treatment for farmers in Iowa versus New York and New England, and the impact of tariff and freight rates on agriculture and manufacturing.
The 27th annual commencement of Indiana Dental College was held at Caleb Busnal on Monday night May 7. Graduating class members include W. G. Balin Wi Ramsters TW Le Oink He De Caneva and many others. The program featured music piano violin harp and vocal performances, with "When Love to Kind" and "Comin Thro' the Rye" among selections and a presentation of diplomas by John Hurry M C Phar.
Special to the fam New York May 21 depicts Mark Twain at his lithe age rising late and writing in bed. He details a morning routine with coffee, cigar, and pencil work, noting more than half his output comes from bed. He says writing in bed is pleasant and unhampered by tight clothing or visitors, and explains his bedroom becomes a creative center.
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