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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1906
Page
6
A historical account details Delaware’s use of the whipping post, describing a visit to the New Castle county workhouse, the brutal public executions, and the crowd’s reaction. It notes the last use of the pillory, the shift in punishment, and cites specific cases and observers to illustrate the cruelty and public spectacle surrounding the punishment.
A 19 year old man, William Punid, of 318 Campbelleyn, Wan, was killed instantly yesterday after touching an exposed live wire at an electric light pole in Sans Souci Park. Witnesses report he was seated near the front with a pocket knit when the wire touched his hands.
A Brooklyn widow shares her 12 year battle with eczema. After failed treatments and doctor pessimism, she found relief using Cuticura Ointment and Soap. Her son’s skin improved after starting the regimen, with a full recovery noted after two boxes and Resolve.
In South Dakota the primaries showed strong support for Senator Gamble and the anti railway, anti machine platform linked to Roosevelt. Gamble left Washington before the roll call to hear dispatches. Kittredge hurried west after learning the results, signaling a contest shaped by railroad influence and political realignments.
Milford Ind. May B Clifford, son of Edward Dick, was crushed to death when run over by a mower. The accident occurred as he worked near the machine, authorities reported.
An ambiguous clipping discusses magnates and a perceived impact on the poor, posing questions about when coal magnates will curb excesses and allow broader access to resources. The fragment hints at a political or economic dispute without clear specifics.
New York May 24 The Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company was granted a stay of its judgment pending the Supreme Court ruling on the railroad's petition for a writ of review. The railroad said it would apply to the high court immediately and defended its actions as based on counsel advice and a belief Westcott has no lawful claim.
Special to The Site from Richmond Indiana on May 28 reports the Richmond centennial festival concerts beginning last night. The program features the Richmond Chorus, an orchestra directed by Theodore Thomus, with soloists Minn ie Fish Gritta, Grave Manson, Herbert Witherspoon, Lotz Elbert, and Brune Stutiniel among others. The concert occurred in the Richmond Coliseum which seats about 38 thousand.
The May 28 report from St Petersburg notes Russian actress Mile. Lenin testifying in a nobility trial over speeding. She claimed age 35, born in 1878, and may face perjury charges.
Milwaukee police believe Arthur George Reinke, a former Marshall and Meloy bank teller, is in hiding in Chicago after allegedly stealing about 14 dollars. He spent most of the money in the Windy City, police say.
Odor of burning wood and a possible lighter sparked a Sunday night scare at the home of Bre. J. A. Britth, 516 North Winofent. Firemen arrived, checked the house, and reported a fire scare.
Maude Raymond a Black performer at Fifth Avenue fashion venue in New York draws attention with a lively act. Her rendition of Love Garte Daner du the Band Gun Through showcases her talent while a visiting young woman from Atlanta remarks on racial barriers in northern theaters.
The notice describes proposals to apply for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors at specified premises in Indianapolis, Marion County, Center Township. It names locations including Mercy Avenue and Chestnut Street, with details on frontages and lot numbers, and cites city ward and township authorities for the application term and hearing.
Mark standing beside the body of his 5 year old son crushed by a trolley overturn in a frenzied attempt at revenge. He says he too has suffered tragedy and accuses no fault of the motorman Renren M Rowley of Canarsie. The crowd disperses as the motorman is arrested. The accident occurs near the McCormick home.
Soldiers from Evan M of the Eleventh infantry arrived at Fort D. A. Hassell after marching 30 miles from Fort Mackengie in northern Wyoming. They traveled one month on poor roads and endured severe weather.
The text describes a ribbon feature that uses the full surface to double the ribbon’s impact. It mentions a Tri Color ribbon with a second color instantly secured by a touch of a button. The note implies a rapid, tactile method to activate multi hue display on a single surface.
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