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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1906

Page

2

Roosevelt Denies Forcing Rate Bill Amendments

President Roosevelt states he did not dictate action on the rate bill amid disputes with Chandler Tillman and others. Moody's letter to the president outlines conferences over court review and amendments, with Roosevelt insisting no pledge to any specific amendment and urging direct talks with Allison. Chandler says he has no further comment. Tillman and Chandler face continued scrutiny over alleged negotiations and statements in the bill process.

Roosevelt Chandler Tillman Bill The Sun Washington, D.C Allison Whandler Moody Garlae Overman Bacon Ash Root Taft Harley Wintat Cie Titman Senate Thorugh Tilman Mnatters Alison K Nox Tornker Spoaker Senator Lodge Whox Foraker Spooner

Evening events and meetings listed for Roberts Park area

A varied schedule shows Bujah at Roberts Park M E church, a three day Tadlana funeral directors session at the German house, Emiliene Renaud a piano recital, and an Auxiliary to the Trainmen card party. Also included are an art print exhibit at Shortridge High School, Ladies’ Art Society gathering, a Central W I U mothers’ meeting, a chauffeurs and auto repairers group forming, and calls for efficiency legislation. The Indiana Door of Hope Rescue Mission hosts a cooking school. Miss Margaret Mather leads the New York California corner event. Col Elmer Elizaworth Circle No 7 Ladies of G A R plans a literary entertainment, Central Labor Union’s stance on rates, a monument for Edwin F Gould, and closure of barber shops Sundays. A special train to Lafayette for Indiana Medical College and Purdue commencement is noted, plus a reception for Rev Frederick B Taylor. Missionary Social Union officers are listed, and Rev E P Clark of Michigan addresses Central Prohibition Alliance with a forthcoming debate on prohibiting liquor interests from public office.

Bethel M. E Helv Hyde Shortridge High School Torrth Presbyterian Church Lyde Hennan Seventeenth-rt Indiana Door of Hope Rescue Mission New York California Margaret Mather Col Elmer Elizaworth Ladlen G. A. BR Alabama New Purdue University Baby Net Frederick B. Taylor Taylor Missionary Sacial Union Roberts Park Mi E Edgar J Feater Aira My Ditch Pleasant Bond Mra. J. & Barth Jonty M. Dun Bun C. E. Newlin Edward Taylor E. P. Clark Michigan Central Prohibition Alliance Congress United States

Royal wedding cake prepared for Madrid voyage

A six foot royal wedding cake, three tiers on a silver salver, was made in London for shipment to Madrid. It features Corinthian columns, cupids, sugar panels, orange blossoms and myrtle, with a central group of children in marble. The monogram A V and Spanish crown adorn the central panels, and a blade with an ivory handle accompanies the cake for the presentation.

London Ena Madrid Spain Alfonso Agni

Congress breaks record on laws passed in session

Washington May 15 The present congress has broken all records for enacting laws with more than 3 000 laws passed to date, outpacing prior sessions by about 890. Most are private measures, with only about 240 general laws among the total.

Washington Congress Billy

Will Defeat Senator A Dignified Document

Sioux Falls reports May primary results loom as South Dakota politics edge toward a bitter contest. Stalwarts led by Gen Gamber battle insurgents over Gamble’s renomination, while insurgents push a reform slate and contested convention loyalties.

The Sun Sioux Falls South Dakota United States Prevtowy Huosevéit

Ben Hur Tribe Opens Cleantul Meeting in Crawfordsville

The Supreme Tribe of Ben Hur held its Cleantul meeting in Crawfordsville Indiana with about 14 offers and delegates present. Crawfordsville is the home of the order with the first tribe organized there. The Tadge spans 26 states with 100000 members. Indiana has over 200 members. Mayor Voris gave an address of welcome and Rev Encle Witney spoke for the church, while Dr Riwh A Schell addressed supreme officers.

Ben Hurs Crawfordsville Ind Supreme Tribe of Ben Hur Crawfordaville Order Yee Ako Indiana Voris Encle Witney Riwh A. Schell

Reports of the Rebekars Assembly Inlana Dec 31 155

Reports show state membership at year end 185,481 with 14,843 brothers and 29,00 sisters. Net yearly gain 612 after 6,607 abatements. War year lodges: 2 instituted, 2 resurrected, 10 chartered surrendered. Receipts 5,918.90 disbursements 1,900.09 balance 4.09. Home fund total 22,864.27 balance 1.92. Mary Smith Lewis notes Greensburg home cared for brothers sisters and orphans. average adult age 7%. children average 10 years. Eight withdrawals. six inmates died. annual cost 19,196.18 per capita 319964. AMOTAEE COs lodges encampments Relekan lodges total 867.

Rebekah Inlana Asembly Forne Home Fund Oda Fellows Greensburg Mary Smith Lewis Suva Rome

Girl Burned to Death in Illinois Fire Explosion

Wheeling, May 15. A girl died when a clothing flare exploded and set her afire. Firefighters and bystanders worked to douse the flames as emergency crews took her to a hospital.

Sam Wheeling

Respite Granted Delays Executing Patrick to June 15

Albany May 16 Gov Higgins granted a further respite of three days sixteen hours for Albert T Patrick convicted murderer of Wallat Rice. This is the third respite granted to Patrick and postpones his execution date to June 15.

Rice Albany N. Y Gov. Higgins Albert T. Patrick Wallat

City News and Legal Notices from Local Journal

Commercial club voters oppose tram service while American United Workers push industrial housing here. Frank N. Fitzgerald named receiver for Hoyt Chemical Co. L. Ai Mecum backs Solomon Z. Klepper for 415000. Wires charge alienation. Brightwand petition to Board of Public Works over streetcar issues. Henderson income dispute. Mann charged with mate shortage. Edward Mann accused of striking Attorney Nicholas Spielheim. Spielheim accused of aiding Mann against his niece. Elizabeth Crouch widow sued Monon for 710000. settlement 7000. Albert Plahar, 2, fell 13 feet, struck head on cement wall. Minnie Schiese sues to uncover damages from alleged rear-end injury.

Coffee Hurts One in Three

A New York woman reports coffee makes her nervous and unable to sit still for minutes while others suffer insomnia and irritability. She switched to Postum Food Coffee and notes improved sleep and calmer nerves. A friend who quit coffee also gained weight and relieved heart palpitations.

New York

May Be a Month of Widespread Strikes Across Trades

Long and short term labor contracts expire, triggering a wave of strikes nationwide. Robert Whest of the National Metal Trades Association notes a surge in open shop organizing while Duffy of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters cites spring wage-scale expirations. Mines, carpenters, printers and iron workers report action, with the Bridge and Structural Iron Workers facing hazards and wage disputes.

TMS Robert Whest National Metal Trades’ Assocution Indianapolis Duffy United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Traden’ Union Stara Tne -Manners Bridge and Structural Iron Workers American The Carpenter Carpenters Painters Deerafore’ and Paper Hangers Union Belg Vonducna Te County Brickliyera Pinsterers Teamsters Iron Molcpers Mnetal Workers

Family tragedy in Pensacola area fire linked to seven deaths

In Milton Bundey night in Florida, a preacher named Ackerman his wife and their seven children, oldest about 14, were fatally harmed in a fire that destroyed their home in Bania Rosa county ten miles south of Milton. Bodies were partly cremated. a $1,000 reward was raised for the arrest of the alleged killers.

Pensachta Ackerman Bania Rosa County Milton Bundey Milton

Roosevelt aide to prosecute drug trust named

The Cleveland paper reports President Roosevelt via Attorney General Moody selected a top district attorney to lead actions against the drug trust. It describes Joseph B. Kealing of Indiana, famed for prosecutions and linked to the Fairbanks machine, as a key figure in federal cases. Five bankers previously convicted are noted as now at Leavenworth, with Brown of Elkhart among them and a Republican ally of Kealing.

Cheveland Roosevelt Moody United States Joseph B. Kealing United State District of Indiana Ogeinet Thin City Kesh Mather Kealing Nin Genrietty Cratty Keasing Leavenworth Walter Brown Elkhart Republican State Committee

Kill by Runaway Team Ends Life of Monning Man

Michael Hennessy, 38, died at St. Vincent's hospital after a fall while attempting to stop a runaway team on New Jersey Street near Henrs-at. He was walking home from 347 E. South-at and seized a horse rein when the wagon broke loose. He died from injuries before medical aid could help. He was the sole son of Mrs. Johanna Hennessy and to be buried in Lusiyetim.

Michael Hennessy St. Vincent's Hospital Monning New Jersey-st Henrs-at Hennesay Sen of Mennnsay & Careton E. Souih-at New Jerneysat Sehnall & Co Poole Henmvary Lasten New

KILLED 900 CROWS IN ELGINTH MAY DAY EVENT

Special to The news report from Elginth on May 1 describes a local bird culling event tied to a tournament. Details mention financiers, organizers, and community figures including a detective and club presidents, with scant clarity on exact actions or outcomes.

Duhadway Relative Seeks Missing Richmond Banker

Relatives of Charles A. Duhadway say they do not know his whereabouts. He formerly was cashier of the First National Bank of Richmond and left after a $16,000 shortage was discovered. He is 44 years old and a member of several fraternal orders in the area.

Duhadway Sas Richmond Ind Charles A. Duhadway First National Bank

Malta-Vita: A Healthful Malted Wheat Breakfast cereal

An old advertisement extols Malta-Vita as a superior malted wheat cereal. It claims high nutritive value, easy digestion, and suitability for the sick and healthy alike, praising the product as refreshing and satisfying for children and adults.

Woman Found in Trunk Sparks New York Murder Arrests

In New York on May 11 1913 Willam Meyer a New Orleans furniture dealer was arrested aboard the Graf Waldersee on murder charges tied to the strangling of Mrs Vogel of Wildungen Germany. A young woman traveling with him was also arrested and described as distraught. The case centers on a trunk found in Frankfurt and Meyer’s alleged trip with the body aboard the ship seeking concealment.

Sun New York Grat Meru Frankfort Ore Main Germany Prankfurt Meyer Mevor Graf Waldereen Aas Cyelay United Staten Shields Bernhardt Revdat Hoboken Moyer Vester Andland Hin Steyver Shy Moyler New Orleans Mra Vogel Vogel Dalant Mecer Bee Oween Wildengen Principality of Waldeck Prankfort Wilhelm Meyer Kristhunt Draf Waldersee Prankton Wildungen Bat Francisca

Belts Cut at Mills Halts Work in Bedford

Unknown persons entered the line stone planer mills in Bedford Indiana and cut all belts to pianos, suspending work until new belting is secured. Damage estimated at 1000 dollars. A knife found this morning may lead to the arrest of the assailants.

Bedford Ind Worka

First Sunstroke Victim Bragg Shot in City Incident

Special to The Faw reports May U Harrichn Bragg a city employee was the victim of a gunstroke this season. He collapsed yesterday and remains in critical condition.

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