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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1906

Page

2

Husband Kills Insane Wife After Pledges to Die

Julian Pavlivine, an Austrian in the United States for nine years, shot his wife seven times after she became violent and reportedly threatened to return to Eastern State Hospital. He then prepared her body for burial, dressing her and placing the revolver back in its box. The couple had a history of her insanity and a pledge to kill her rather than see her returned to the hospital. He said he understood the consequences and preferred her death to a return to the asylum.

San Newport News Eastern State Hospital Willigmaburg Julian Pavlivine Amnury Willamsburg Hospital Eheer Spain Sahe Ha Enya

Ringlings Please People at Indianapolis Show

Ringling brothers staged a modern, comfortable pavilion in Indianapolis where crowds enjoyed a clean, entertaining display. The eight performances drew about 10,000 attendees, with extensive acts including the Field of the Cloth of Gold and a strong band, while the menagerie and circus segments satisfied diverse tastes.

Indianapolis Ringling Brothers Bng Ha Ringlings Cnnerri

Postum Coffee A Nurse Recommends It For Health

A nurse from Will Barro Pennsylvania shares she switched from coffee to Postum Food Coffee and saw headaches and indigestion vanish in two weeks. She notes patients benefit and mothers prefer Postum as it helps milk flow and eases fatigue, with helpful effects in households and care routines.

Will Barro

Purist English Savant Seeks True Dialect in Kentucky

English savant Sir Jonathan Williams reports the purest English is spoken in Kentucky and the Ohio Valley rather than London. He traveled through Australia and Britain, praising Kentucky speech for its closeness to Shakespearean English and Johnsonian diction, while condemning Western American slang as un-English. A separate note from Xenia, Ohio, records a pressurised Mitsumi powder plant mill explosion at Goes Blew at 12:40 AM, destroying several tons of powder with no injuries.

Chicago Sir Jonathan Williams Kentucky Onlo Valley London Jonathan Australia England Ireland Scotland Minty Sir Jonathan Franclarg New Johnson Oh's Missouri Scrippa-Mehue Vrean Ansucruda Xenia Mfume Mismi Powder Company Goes

Ties His Wife and Escapes From Suspected Abduction

Andrew Patrick of Trescow near Wilkes Barre tied his wife to a bed to prevent arrest, packed his watches and valuables, and fled after telling her she could not see him again. Three hours later she freed herself and reported to police, but Patrick had already disappeared on a train. Authorities have no trace of him. Mrs. Patrick suffered neck and arm injuries from the binding. she has four children.

Wilkesegarre Andrew Patrick Trescow Patrick

Marion Motor Car Co Signs Machinists Scale

The Marion Motor Car company signed the new scale offered by the machinists of Indianapolis, and workers returned to their places after the brief delay. The strike remains unchanged other than the signing, and activity resumes without further disruption.

Marion Motor Car Company Machinion Indianapolis Baturdey Thair

House backs Gary steel plant plan for Lake Michigan piers

The House passed a joint resolution aiding United States Steel to build a large iron and steel plant at Gary Indiana. It would authorize construction of piers and walls into Lake Michigan to 25 feet depth, with maps approved by war officials. The plan could bring 16,000 jobs and a 73,000 population city, funded by the steel company. President Roosevelt attended a Washington reception for Speaker Cannon, with many dignitaries in attendance.

Washington, D.C House of Representatives United States Steel Corporation Gary Ind Lake Michigan Secretary of War Chief of Engineers Congress Ia Indiana Burton al Ys Great Lakes Steel Corporation Cannon Speaker Cannon Arlington Hotel Roosevelt Washington Supreme Court Falr Capron

Elopement Tangles Lisbon Aristocrats and Priest

A scandal erupts in Lisbon over the elopement of the daughter of a court noble family with Father Jose Silva of Lisbon Cathedral. Authorities have been urged to arrest the fugitives as this moves through royal and Spanish government channels.

Lisbon May Maranshao Jose Sliva

Morgan at Wedding in London Stuns High Society

Miss Adelaide Ran Rolph daughter of the late Mrs. William C Whitney of New York wed Lionel Lambary heir presumptive of the Earl of Cavan in Trinity church on Soho street London. The ceremony drew a fashionable crowd including Whitelaw Reid U S ambassador and J Pierpont Morgan.

Woman 18 Killed In Vehicle Crash In Virginia

Rich mond Va May 9 an 18 year old woman Serippe wenac creme nanecianom Frye of Shenandoah county was thrown from a vehicle yesterday and impaled on a broken axle She died within minutes at the scene or shortly after authorities said today the accident occurred on a rural road near the county line and investigators were pursuing leads to determine the cause and whether other passengers were involved

Serippe-wenac Creme Nanecianom Richmond Mre Rank Frye Bhenandoan County

Jewelry theft at Cincinnati store steals diamonds

An unknown man broke a snow window at William Fink's jewelry store in Cincinnati on May 8 and stole diamonds valued at 1,890 dollars before escaping, according to The Sun. The incident involved a Negro suspect as reported by Mueciat.

Cincinnati William Fink

Plans for Forest Reserve and Independent Telephone Meet

Lancaster N H May 3 A property transfer may affect a forest reserve in the county book entries show sale of 70000 acres of timber land including Mount Wunington with Robert Osgood as grantor and Garland Copeland stan company as purchaser An automatic switchboard exhibition will be shown at the Indiana independent telephone convention May 17 18 in the Claypool Hotel room 526 The Automatic Electric company will supply the board and arrange demonstrations The convention at the Claypool assembly room opens May 4 with sessions and addresses by Charles A Bankwalter Indianapolis mayor and Colonel J Ly Powers Louisville Ky Insurance Company president The event highlights independency and security of independent telephone investments and industry progress.

Sprciat Lancaster N. H Mount Wuenington Hr County Robert Osgood Ina Garland, Cople d& Stan | Company Independent Telephone Companien Indiana Claypeal Automatic Electric Company Hay Claypool Charles A. Bankwalter Indianapolis J. Ly Powsts Lilo Insurance Company Joulactie Vhs Mueting Taregers Ag Wal

Earthquake Shocks Towns Across States and Scotland

An early morning quake rattled East City and Hampton causing alarm and reports of demolished structures. A minor tremor touched Scotland with a faint shock in Edinburgh and Fort William but no major damage noted at the resort. Residents in Middlesex area reported only light disturbances with no injuries.

Scotland Scrippa McRae Middletown Conn May Hampton Staal Edinberg Say Fort William

DePauw Students Face Jury Probe in May Conme Llion War

Special to The Sun from Greencastle Indiana details a DePauw University incident where 30 students were escorted to a brand jury investigation unfolding after a Friday night disturbance at an athletic conference. Officers reportedly tried to arrest a student, met with taunts, and the students were warned for disorderly conduct.

Greencastle Ind Conmellon DePauw Brand Wien Unterr Grimes Wey Ney

Centennial of Pike's Peak Celebrations Reported

The Indianapolis Register notes centennial plans featuring a grand parade, military oaths, and Indian dances connected to Zebulon M Pike's historic expedition. Debates on divorces and marriage licenses appear amid scattered local notices and early state events.

Two Hurt in Wreck In Zanesville Last Night

A Baltimore & Ohio brakeman from Newark named Asaocieting McGee and a Zanesville engineer named Scott Taylor were badly hurt in a wreck in Zanesville, Ohio last night. McGee’s injuries are probably fractured.

Sceippe-McFise Prean Zanesville Inmea McGee Baltimore & Ohio Newark Scoft Taylor McGee

Order for Anil Camp in Indiana National Guard 1906

An order from Adjutant General Oran Perry details July 18 to 27 1906 for an Indiana National Guard camp of instruction at a Lawrence Marion County army post. It mandates transportation arrangements payrolls for militia pay subsistence for troops and provisions for quartermaster and headquarters setup. The adjutant general and quartermaster general must establish campHQs and coordinate mobilization and discipline under directives of the governor.

Adjt Oran Perry Indiana National Buard Indiana National Mail Sit Lawrence Marion County Indiana Bfv Rma Crue Reveru Sama

Rioters Hold City After Election Riots In Guadeloupe

A May 8 cable from Potote-Etirte Guadeloupe reports widespread rioting after municipal elections. Stores closed, property damaged, families flee, and foreign consulates receive protection as troops guard the streets. Marines present, but mobs continue to threaten, with accusations against Socialists and letters from authorities defending order.

Scrippas Meline Preat Annociation New York Potote--Etirte Guadeloupe Trans Sip United States

Against the Spiritualists in Bloomington Court Battle

A Bloomington court ruling centers on J Crumbaugh a banker and convert to spiritualism who sought to direct funds from his will to a church in his home city after a lengthy legal struggle. The court found the testator not mentally competent to make a will, ending a notable case in the history of spiritualist influence.

Bloomington Suny Eirevir J. Crumbaugh Jherns CouTaioga Ehuren Jthts

Anxious 10 Enter Race In Jeffersonville GOP Fight

In New Albany Indiana May 8 Republicans, split between W E Cox of Jasper and Congressman William Zenor, plan to field a strong candidate. Names like James W. Dundor, Judge Alex Danting, and George H. Hetser are raised. Dundor’s camp says he will run. Also mentioned are Inde John H. Dillon, John Witen, and George Applegate as potential candidates from Harrison and Du Ro te with caution about their running.

New Albany Ind W. E. Cox Jasper William Zenor Jeffersonvilla John H. Dillon du Rote John Witean George Applegate Harricon

Chief of Police Goes Wild During Church Revival

In Carrgllton Georgia Chief of Police Young caused a disturbance at the First Hapttay church during a revival. He urged the congregation to quit work and go to heaven and called pardons by name. Eight men restrained him as he raved at his home until calm. Authorities note he had recently converted before the outbreak.

Carrgllton Progrem Young

Syracuse university chancellor opposes Roosevelt attack on Standard Oil

Syracuse University Chancellor Day condemns President Roosevelt for attacking the Standard Oil Company, calling it dangerous anarchy and defending associates including Archbold who backs the Syracuse amnesty funding over $1,000,000 to an institute.

Nerippa-Meline Dress Association Syracuse N. Y Syracuse University Roosevelt Standard Ois Company White House Standard Oi Company Jonerson Joan Archbold

Man Killed In Street By Laborer In Seattle

In Seattle yesterday Frank E. Creffield, leader of the Dirty Rollers, was shot and killed by George Michetl, a laborer. Michetl claimed Creffield wronged his sister and acted in retaliation. Local authorities opened an investigation into the fatal shooting.

Stoned the King Royal Family Targeted in Palace Return

Royal family rode to the palace when a missile was hurled from an auto vehicle. It missed King Alfonso and struck Princess Maria Theresa, causing non serious injuries. Police hunt the attacker while Kaiser William sends a gift to King Alfonso amid palace security concerns.

McRae Preaw Alfonso Hess Kaiser Potsdam

Forty Hours Adoration at St John Church Closes

The hours adoration at St John’s Catholic church ends with services Tuesday night at ten. The sermon will be delivered by Father who replaced Father McCagry, who has returned to Cincinnati. The 9 o’clock services Tuesday morning were impressive with several priests and deacons assisting.

BL John's Bey Agatha Difford Father McCagry Cincinnati Afonday Peter Kilian Gorman Gaviak

Evansville Attorney Seeks Injunction Over Church Merger Vote

Attorney William Rerler returned from Decatur to file a function suit enjoining the Cumberland Presbyterian church assembly from voting on a consolidation with The Presbyterian church. The suit targets the merger decision set to be made soon. Cumberland property is valued at about $8,000 with over 800 members in the denomination.

Evansville Ind William Rerler Decatur General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church The Presbyterian Church

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