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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1906

Page

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Miners Trial Set as Federal Troops Guard Idaho Court

Moyers Hayworld and Fattluone of the Western Federation of Miners face murder charges in the exGovernor Stuenenbets case. Clarence Darrow, Chicago lawyer retained by Illinois miners, arrives as venue fight looms. Ten Western Federation officers, three US cavalry troops, and two state militia companies will be on duty in Caldwell for order.

Kerippe-McRae Press Association Boise Idaho Moyers Haywond Fattluone Wester Federation of Miners Stuenenbets Clarence Darraw Chicago Tllinois Caldwell United States Cavalry

Morton Monument Pedestal Enlargement Debate

The Morton Monument commission reviews enlarging the pedestal in room 95 at the statehouse Monday morning. The artist argues a larger base is needed to achieve proper monument proportions.

Morton Monument Comsmission Statehouse

Reading by Misa Mayme Roberts at Stileville Church

Elocutionist Misa Mayme Roberts will perform a reading at the Christian church in Stileville Indiana on Saturday evening, presenting a program to local parishioners and guests.

Misa Mayme Roberts Stileville Ind Christian Church

Trust Scent Checks and Lake Shore Favor Oil Octopus

Starkling evidence shows Lake Shore railroad discrimination in Ohio against independent refiners favoring Standard Oil. Testimony by W E McEwen reveals preferential mileage and reporting practices benefiting Standard Oil’s Colon Tank Line. Clerks allegedly received regular payoffs. movement reports by Lake Shore office aided Standard Oil in keeping cars moving.

Scrippe-Molias Press Association Cleveland Lake Shore Railroad Ohio Standard Oil Company Interstate Commerce Commission W. E. McEwen Lake Shore Independent Peerless Transit Company Standard Colon Tank Line Chicago Buffalo Sandusky Toledo Detroit Independent Clerka Lake Hake Shore Herrick Ohlet Mahay New York

Patman Not Murdered Says Steelar To The Suc

Bedford Indiana May 36 Solomon Timan was found unconscious in the rear of a building and died later in suspicious circumstances. Physicians held 9 post mortem and concluded death from alcoholic poisoning. Loear men are under indictment for Pitman’s murder several months ago.

Steelar Bedford Ind Solomon Timan Angioon Ourner Loear

Milk Fat Dispute Trials Dairyman Case In Police Court

In a police court before Judge Wharton two chemists debated milk fat analysis from Ennis Leonard’s dairy wagon on April 30. Judge noted both analyses were plausible but could not explain a large 31 versus 3.8 fat discrepancy. He reserved judgment as to whether samples came from the same can amid claims of tampering with a bottle given to Chemist Cook.

Thomas Wharton Ennis Leonard Tepoard Whallon Clark Cook Leonard Spector

SICK MAN'S JOURNEY IN PRIVATE PULLMAN CAR

A private Pullman car carried Alexander Greig and a small party from Indianapolis to New York on Friday. The trip cost $452 for conveyance, $150 to the Pullman company, and a daily rate around $60, with no car available for fewer than three days. Also aboard were Dr. Niel Macphatter and Chas Rhodes with his mother Mrs. W. A. Rhodes plus Mr. and Mrs Abbott. Greig, sick with partial paralysis, traveled for comfort and recovery.

Indianapolis New York Alexander Greig Federal Union Bureaies Company Niel Macphatter Macphatter Oither Chas, Rhodes Federal Union Surety Company W. A. Rhodes Mr. Abbott Greig Grele Tn Bix Four Cincinest Pullman Company Rock Island Chicago Indianand Lakeshore New York Central Greig Party Pulman Company

Express Train Wrecks In New York Central Ditch

In Schenectady New York May 26 an express train No 3 on the New York Central derailed near Hortons. Eight cars jumped the rails detouring all traffic. Six horses were killed and an express messenger was injured. Authorities suspect tampering by Italian section hands marching between Hoffmans and Amsterdam.

Aerippe-McRar Press Schenectady N. Y New York Central Railroad Hortons Eighn Hoffmans Amsterdam

Honor Their Comrades Memorial Services at Greenlawn

Confederate and Union dead will be honored by surviving comrades at Greenlawn cemetery Sunday at 9 30 p m. Lew Wallace Jr will make the Confederate address and Maj Charles E Merfield will speak for the Union men.

Greenlawn Cemetery Lew Wallace, Jr Maj Charles E. Merfield

Switchman Kills Self After Elopement Attempt

JOLIET May 2 A switchman M 3 O Brien attempted to elope with Mrs Marvin M Fisher wife of an Alton brakeman. He coaxed the woman then shot himself with a revolver injuring himself and wounding her.

Scrippe-mesae Axsorianos Joliet Marvin M. Fisher O'Brien

Girl Identifies Negro in Bank Office Theft Case

Miss Tatlu Stark a Morgan Jackson bank employee identified Troster Parker as the man who grabbed a bag containing 160 in money last February. She chased him and recovered the bag. Detectives had been seeking Parker but found another suspect previously jailed for burglary and later charged with related felonies.

Tatlu Stark Morgan & Jackson Cal Company Twelfth Lafayette-nta Troster Parker Miss Stark Parker Mss Shea Kurtz Dugan Fri Losterin

City Officials Plan Regional Coliseum Tour

City councilmen and Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter met Saturday to arrange a Sunday start for an inspection tour. They will visit Kanaap City, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Chicago to study coliseums for an Indianapolis project, with a special car chartered for the party.

Charles A. Bookwalter City of Corn Kanaap City St. Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee Chicago Indianapolis

Stay of Sentence in Immoral House Case Delayed

Ill health cited as reason to delay sentencing for Nan Elliott, famed keeper of an immoral house, after a Criminal Court appeal. Elliott, fined $1.50 and costs on two counts for keeping an illegal house and selling liquor to men, faced a 100 day workhouse sentence. Judge Fremont Alford offered a delay to next Saturday for medical treatment on her injured foot.

Nan Elliott Negresa Ilegal House Criminal Court James A. Collins Ollie Turner Anderson

War Automobiles Arrive. Russia Receives French Shipment

Washington reports Russia has been officially informed of the free shipment of war automobiles from a French concern. A Hatchkiss gun turret features a rear-mounted rapid fire system with protective gunners and teonholes. Two steel rails can be deployed over a ditch, enhancing mobility and defense. Indiana Law School graduates admitted to practice in Marion County include Bilderback Briem Emhardt Gipe Headrick and others.

Kerippe-Dmchee Press Association Washington Indiana Law School Marinn County Suurday Henry Clay Allen John Burke Bilderback Jung Francois Briem Wiliam Coughten Edward Christian Elkman Christian John Emhardt James Coleman Gipe William Detiey Headrick Oscar Franklin Etolneat Morris Hornsday Claudiny Jimes Clarence Murian Kelly Chorley Joseph Magone Henry Molz Ernest B McCiell Myers Charles Author Tevehaugh Charles Lewis Watson

Buchanan Announces Candidacy for State Representative

James A. Buchanan, a well known endurance man, announces his candidacy for state representative subject to the Republican legislative convention. He is already busy building his fences.

James A. Buchanan Buchanan

Princess Ena Welcomed by Thousands in Madrid

Fifty thousand people filled Madrid as Princess Ena arrived with King Alfonso to be crowned future queen next week. Special trains and abundant transport options ferried crowds, while praise for the bride-to-be poured from press and people alike.

Pardo Villa Scrippee McHae Press Association Madrid Ffty Atetaim Ena Alfonso Tne

King Alfonso Thief Steals Purse in Friday Burglary

F J Spangter notified police that his residence at B. W. Michi Banst was entered by burglars Friday night. A purse containing $18 was taken from his trousers pocket, with no other part of the house disturbed.

F. J. Spangter B. W. Michi Banst

Woman Sprains Ankle After Fall at Terminal Station

Mrs. Bridgee St. Clair aged unknown suffered a sprained ankle after slipping and falling while crossing tracks at the Treetion Terminal station Saturday. She was removed to her home in the Dispensary ambulance under Dr Poole’s care.

Bridgee St. Clair West St Treetion Terminal Poole

Bloomfield Murder Case Jury Verdict Expected Saturday

In Bloomfield, sheriff and deputies guarded the jail overnight to deter any lynching of Robert Williams, the accused murderer of Michael Colling, a railroad construction boss. The jury began deliberations after arguments today, with a verdict anticipated this afternoon. The scene included heightened security and a tense climate surrounding the trial.

Rheritt Eddinger Robert Williams Michael Colling Indianapolis

Accusers Fail to Appear in Police Court Case Misfires

Mrs. Bessie Whedes wife of Dr J Rhodes faced a police court on a charge of assault and disturbing the peace. Charles Sutherland, previously the prosecutor, did not appear along with his wife, prompting the case against Mrs Rhodes to be continued to June 3. Judge Wharton warned Sutherland to attend or face contempt. Calyin Woods once a deputy provincial and Wesley Davis were fined for violating state game laws, paying five dollars each after being caught by Deputy Wardens Blaney and Fleming at Jamey Lave, Breuboa County.

Bessie Whedes J. 3. Rhodes New Ly Charles Sutherland Sutherland Caw Mra Rhodes Wharton Calyin Woods Praneculor Wesley Davis Sturfay Blaney and Fleming Jamey Lave Breuboa County Gil Wets

Buggy Crash Injures Two Children in Parade

In Bedford Indiana on May 6 two children of Mrs John Spoonmoore were thrown from a buggy during a clucus parade and suffered serious injuries.

Orttial Sue Bedford Ind John Spoonmoore

Beidal Couple Arrives in Dayton After Wedding

Dr A J Lewis of Dayton formerly of Tadlanapolly arrives with his bride Dayton Judy. They are being entertained by sister Mrs Daniel G Williams at 416 West Twenty first Street as local friends host the couple in the city.

Beidal A. J. Lewis Dayton City Slater Daniel G. Williama

Bryan declines honor from Scrippx MaHaereas Association

In Constantinople the American envoy offered decorations to William Jennings Bryan and Mrs Bryan as a token of cordial sealing for America. Both politely declined the honors, signaling their gracious refusal and courtesy.

Bryan Scrippx-MaHaereas Association Constantinop America Autian Willam J. Bryan Boner

Pythian Ceremony For Castle Hall Cornerstone Laying

Knights of Pythias Lodge No. 16 to lay the cornerstone of the new castle hall between Pennsyivania and Delaware streets. Chancellor Commander Charles P. Coney to preside with Grand Chancellor Frank J. Punt en and other officers. Gov. Manly and Mayor Bookwalter set to speak. No parade planned. ritualistic rites and songs by a double quartet.

New Castle Hall Pennsyivania Delaware-sts Lodge ‘No. Hi. Knights of Pythias Charles P. Coney Frank J. Punten Manly Bookwalter Ledge No. S .Ae

Miller nominates Nimeelt for Indiana House seat

Hon Miller declares Nimeelt a candidate for nomination to represent Indiana in the legislature subject to the Republican county convention on June 3. Miltee, an attorney from Kentucky, has practiced in Indianapolis six years and Lexington 18 years, promising honest service if nominated and elected.

Miller Nimeelt Indiana Republican County Miltee i Lemekes

Move Started to Expel Burton from Senate

Apevial to The Sam reports that Senator Joseph Burton of Kansas, convicted and sentenced, resists his seat. Within a week action to expel will be pursued by the committee on privileges and elections. Burton will have until next Friday to decide. a meeting plans a resolution of expulsion if he does not resign.

Apevial Sam Washington, D. C Joseph Hurtayn Kansas Senate Burton Committee On Privileges and Elections

Cassatt Faces Probed Fallout From Railroad Graft Claims

Philadelphia report details a Pennsylvania Railroad probe into grafts discrimination and favoritism. F Albert Von Boyenburg accuses President A J Cassatt of ordering actions that ruined him while Cassatt reportedly denies knowledge of subordinates gifts and coal stocks. The inquiry unfolds amid federal scrutiny and the directors vow a thorough audit.

Scrippa-McRac Presa Philadelphia Interstate Commerce Commission Pennsylvania Railroad F. Albert von Boyenburk Renkink Brothers’ Coal Company A. J. Cassatt Pennsylvania Cassatt London Aswatt Bratt Casqatt Bimeelt

Striker Accuses Breaker In Labor Clash

W. Adams a strike breaker imported from Chicago by the National Metal Trades faces charges of profanity and assault and battery, brought by the Machinists union through Leo Rapanport. At the train, Adams allegedly replied with profane language and struck a union picker who had not touched him.

W. ¥. Adams Chicago National Metal ‘Trades William Smock T O Machinists’ Union Leo Rapanport Unin Adams Adama

State bars burial scheme in Indiana as insurance

Auditor of state rules burial associations function as insurance and fall outside state department jurisdiction. The opinion labels burial and graveyard insurance as unlawful in Indiana. Attorney General Miller's view to be distributed by the auditor, with copies sent to prosecutors and undertakers statewide next week.

Auditor of State State Department Indiana Braveyard

Beveridge Faints During Los Angeles City Hall Meeting

In Los Angeles on May 5 82 year old former Tinats governor Beveridge fainted while attending a city hall meeting in Hollywood attended by locals. He was assisted to his home and revived after a brief recovery before reaching there. He had agreed to deliver a chief address on Metroziat day but later announced he would be unable to do so.

Norippa-HeRne Prean Asepela Los Angeles Cal la Beveridge Tinats Hollyswood

Douma Demands Denied by Czar in Russia

In St Petersburg the Douma demands full amnesty for political offenders and land reform are rejected. Premier Goremykin outlines reforms but the government stance fails to satisfy the assembly, raising fears of renewed conflict in the capital. The premier is uneasy over potential unrest and money concerns threaten stability.

Goremykin Serippe-McRae Preas Association ST. Petersburg Mar Sugge Tong Wresier

Gasoline Tank Leak Sparks Fire at Colon's Saloon

A leaking gas tank caused a small blaze at Nick Colon's Saloon Saturday. Fire was extinguished with no material loan. The plume location near 2 McCreast prompted significant alarm as fumes spread.

Colon Nick Colon McCreasst

Canfield versus Delehanty on gambling temple case

The long legal clash centers on Richard Canfield, the famed gambler, and attorney John Delehanty over exposing Canfield’s gilded gambling palace on Fifth Avenue. District Attorney Jerome seeks to reveal notes and debts linked to prominent patrons, with jury selections naming Mortimer Behit and others as potential witnesses. The case promises several tales of high stakes gambling and hidden fortunes.

Scripps-Yeline Press Rusfication New York Richard Canfield Wong Detehanty Waia Be Ettigen Jerome Hasa Canfield Walle

Cashier Frank Boughton Takes Own Life at Home

Frank FP Boughton, 45, cashier at Old National Bank in Battle Creek, hanged himself in bathroom at his home this morning. Health cited as cause. Source notes include unrelated ads for steaks and jewelry in the same report.

ScrippeMeiter Press Battle Creek Frank FP. Boughton The Old National Bank

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