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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1906
Page
2
Long political skirmish centers on ex Senator W E Chandler of New Hampshire and his role as go-between in Roosevelt era railroad policy. Senators Foraker Hox and Spooner face off with Chandler as critics await his forthcoming public statement. Washington observers label chapters from Tillman Ledge Moody and others as a dramatic, partisan volley.
Washington May 18 probable one more chapter to the Chandler-Top Roosevelt affair. Ex Senator Chandler has not replied to presidential aspersions on his veracity and prepares a statement likely as a letter to Senator Titman. The letter may be given to the press or posted in the senate doorway. Chandler is expected to reiterate claims that the president questioned Knox Foraker and Spooner and that they sought to defeat the vote bill by constitutional arguments. Senator Lodge denounced the statement as an unqualified falsehood. Chandler may reveal who started negotiations between the president and the Democratic aviators and mention a White House message to Henry G. Needham.
The piece surveys Chicago’s 1995 construction surge with nearly 70 million dollars spent on new buildings and a flagship 15 million canal project. It lists major structures including Commercial National Deposit, American Trent, Nercher, Sears Roebuck plant, and a new county building, noting municipally owned street railroads and a union depot as other large-scale items.
The article notes discussion among President and Democratic senators including Rayner about court review in the railroad bill and whether the president altered his view after a note from Secretary Loeb. Needhwin suggested contacting Chandler and was present when Loeb sent the note.
Local institutions announce upcoming events including Hurley Juniors duties at Propylacum free clinic, public opening of Senate-ave dispensary, an address by Pastor Cuartes, St Joseph training school bazar proceeds of 1069.78, hospital trustees meeting near Bradison, Meredith Nicholson speech at Shorts ridge high, delegate and officer elections, Indiana branch meeting at Mrs Mans fieid home, GA Re Ladies literary event, funeral directors and burial insurance concerns, missionary gathering at Ollvest Presbyterian church, Patriotic Order camp social, Episcopal diocese council sessions with address and reception, Purdue Alumni Association meeting at New Denison Hotel for officers selection and alumni attendance.
Special to The Sum reports the Trea ion company promised Cincinnati city council committee to sprinkle water along the street between car tracks on all effects, aiming to improve street conditions.
Special to The Saw Evansville Ind May 16 David Kane a wealthy farmer was fatally kicked yesterday by a Tex truck pony on his farm. Kane died at once from injuries and the accident shocked local residents who knew his extensive ranching interests and civic work.
Miss Mary B Bird, 19 years in Smith College astronomy, resigns after protesting gifts from John D Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie. Bird declined to comment, saying she would explain objections in June. The protest centers on Rockefeller’s 1906 gift conditional on matching funds and a broader critique of gifts from wealthy donors.
The Indiana Independent Telephone Association holds a two day convention at the Claypool hotel May 17 and 18. About 130 delegates from every county and 100 visiting members will attend with speakers including Col. J. D. Powers and George W. Beers. The program features committees, reports, an officers election, and a special smoker event with talks on progress and monopoly issues.
A garbled report notes the Gus company to be incorporated using city influence to push Consumers Gas Trust plot. Edward Carson accused of striking his wife during a coercive attempt. Butler seniors encounter faculty issues amid unclear strike status. A daughter born at City to Mr and Mrs Richerson. Richerson injured with a broken leg in the same incident. City hospital plans and street improvements referenced along with other mismatched items from local notices.
Association Boston May 16. Tracked from one city to another by the police, George Hesting, a well known optician of Cincinnati and Springfield, was arrested last night charged with deception. He married a Cincinnati girl and they had three children. In Springfield he married a young woman and they had one child.
Habeas corpus proceedings began in superior court for Fred L. Purdy’s release from jail after Judge Fremont Alford ordered confinement. Judge J L McMaster presides with attorney Charles W. Smith seeking release, bond set at 500, hearing scheduled next week with associate judges J M Leathers and Vinton Carter. The petition argues the Indianapolis Sun editorials did not constitute contempt and that Judge Alford lacked authority beyond the rule to show cause.
French Charge dAffaires filed a formal report on mass killings of Catholic missionaries and native converts in Anhui province. Chinese officials offered no information, with details and timing disputed amid ongoing diplomatic tension.
An elderly Spaniard, Don Emmanuel Contragas Corrice, once a Spanish consular official, was found among detained foreigners at Ellis Island. His relative in New York could not support him, so he remained in a detention pen for four days before transfer to a cabin-passenger room while awaiting permission to land and visit his daughter in Pekin. The Spanish consul general is seeking a solution.
In Indianapolis schools a cooking program within the public manual training courses gains strong interest. Five kitchens operate, about 1200 pupils study domestic arts, and one to two hours weekly are scheduled. Boys and girls participate, with instructors named, and lunches are prepared for teachers and visitors, sometimes outdoors, inspiring confidence.
Dr Lloyd D Glagenbrook of Knox a former joint state representative for Starke La Porte and Pulaski counties is dead. He died May 16 in Winamac Indiana.
The Rebekah assembly closed a successful session with installation of new officers and degree work. Officers elected include Mellie Lindsay president and Arneta McK Brohrt secretary. several appointments and trustees named. about 4 000 Rebekans and 644 followers attended the degree work. The next session will be in Indianapolis in May.
Special to The Pittsburg Sun May 16 reports Barney Dreyfuss refuses to accept higher licensing per game for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Officials seek a per game fee, while Dreyfuss pledges to pay a standard rate for permanent amusements but not 60 per game. The club currently runs 12 officers per game and offers peanuts.
New Albany Indiana May 16 James W Dunbar announced his candidacy for the Republican congressional nomination in the Third district. A native of New Albany he has long been associated with the local gas company and recently resigned from a superintendent position.
In Philadelphia during a Baptist church charity concert a pianist identified as Bertha Golson collapsed and died on the organ floor. Police and church officials investigated the incident as mourners gathered. The event supported a fundraiser for Ban Fransisco wera wera alnging parting hyzn.
Myrtle Flow 240, once confidential stenographer to Charles M Schwab, is reported improving at City Hospital after a morphine habit led to her dismissal about a year ago. Doctors plan graduated doses of sedatives and stimulants to wean her, with Schwab’s Pittsburgh circle noting potential aid if Gen possible learns of her condition.
Miami University receives a 5000 check from Whitelaw Reid, ambassador to England and alumnus, to mark the fiftieth anniversary of his graduation. Officials note Carnegie recently pledged 4000 for a library if the college matches the sum.
Oscar Hungate a wealthy farmer known for owning a special tops 7UR, was released after the grand jury returned no bill in the duel murder of John Allridge. The shooting occurred Sunday near Mount Vernon, Indiana.
A historical note describes coffee as a stimulant dropping into dullness and nausea after its first effects fade. A New York man shares his experience of using Portumin as a coffee substitute, claiming it cured headaches and revived energy, while promotional lines tout the drug’s fame and fortune and urge readers to seek the same benefits from Doak products.
Joseph Constantine, a prospector, reports finding the bodies of two young eastern prospectors at the Funeral range foot of Death Valley. They wore trousers marked Walsh the tailor and carried a watch inscribed SL GIO. A ring bore IL. They perished about 39 miles from water. fingers show sand erosion as they tried to reach water. The bodies were retrieved and buried near Carrall Springs.
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