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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1906

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Banker Foils Jewel Theft On Crowded Car

Four well dressed men attempted to snatch a diamond shirt stud from Almert AL Barnes first vice president of the Columbia National Park and president of Udell Works. Barnes, on the way to the air grounds for automobile races, detected the approach and compelled the thieves to surrender the gem after a brief confrontation on a crowded Central Ave car.

Almert AL Barnes Firs Columbia National Park Barnes

Falls Dead At His Post on Kentucky Crossing

William Henderson a 39 year old man employed on a figman at a Delt railroad crossing collapsed Thursday and died at the scene as a buggy crossed. He was unmarried and housed at 1933 Redstone. Deputy Coroner F D Robertson attributed death to heart disease and ordered a postmortem. The body was moved to the city morgue by ambulance after a deep gash to the right side of the face was noted.

Wiliam Henderson Kentucky Henderson Rhedonst F. d. Robertson

City to Retain Capitol for Nine Years

Meriwee McRae Press reports Guthrie will keep Oklahoma's capital for the next nine years until 19h, pending conference committee on the statehood bill approval by Senate and House. No forward motion on statehood for Arizona and New Mexico.

Meriwee-McRae Press Annovation Washington Guthrie Oklahoma Senate House Arizona New Mexico

A Double Dose of Poison Delivers Scare to Girl

Mire Marie Downey, a nine year old, despondent on Thursday swallowed morphine and laudanum. Dr. O R Lynch of the City dispensary saved her life. Downey refused to state her motive for the attempted suicide. She resides at 19 N Meridan Avenue Laurie Wieck.

Mire Marie Downey O. R. Lynch Miss Downey Laurie Wieck N. Meridlan-at

Fire at Nashville gutted furniture shop on Third Ave

A major blaze swept the Greenfeld Talbott Furniture Co. on Third Avenue Nashville in the afternoon. Fire crews were quickly summoned to quell the flames as city services responded to the emergency.

Jerrippe-McRae Asanetatens Nashville Tenn Greenfeld-Talbott Furniture Company Third-ave

Prizes in Athletics Called to Reduce Corruption

A six‑session gathering at the Claypool hotel featured papers by C. R. H. Jackson, A. B. Wegener, J. B. Modesitt, and Hammett arguing against costly prizes in sports. They urged higher ideals, cleaner competition, and remedies for excessive prize driven rivalry in athletics and basketball.

United States Claypool C. R. H. Jackson Scranton A. B. Wegener Rochester X.Y J. B. Modesitt Milwaukee, Wik Ram Hammett Chicago

Fireworks Display at Wonder Land Promises Spectacle

A broad fireworks and entertainment event at Wonder Land promises a bigger show than last Friday with set pieces, sky displays, vaudeville acts, and free park admission. Features include a high dive by Dare Devil Dash and daily airship ascensions by Kano. Local police court notes report fines for Brown's barrel house and saloon incidents linked to disrepect toward Abraham Lincoln.

Frida Indiananolie Aroud Cameron Carl Fisher Rey von Tame House of Brown Washington Scott Wacthe Thoma O'Malley Cnats Cohen's Place Maggie Davis Abraham Lincoln

Judge Revises Ruling On Bank Clerk Irwin Testimony

Special to The un Monticello Ind May 31 The Mc Coy bank cage reopen ed Court. Judge Farber shifted earlier rulings by allowing Maude Irwin clerk to testify about deposit balances from bank ledgers. Defense objected citing unlawful seizure of books. State presented ledgerless testimony to jury.

Monticello Ind McCoy Farber Maude Irwin George Haywood

Public dances blamed for juvenile delinquency at Fountain-square

Juvenile court examined five girls and five boys linked to a Fountain-square dance hall. Four girls were sent to hospital reform facilities or protection, and boys were bound over to the grand jury on multiple charges. Judge Stubbs warned manager Lawrence and urged possible hall closure amid police anti-vice efforts.

Fountain-square Waa Xtra City Hospital Indiana Reform School For Girls House of the Good Shepherd Lawrence Wrho Stubbs Brobs Caid Augustus Ranke Grand Jury Dave Brubbs Robert Meteger Condit Juventin Hut Brabbn Metzger

Canal Proposal Gains Senate Committee Approval

A canal between Puget Sound and Lake Washington received a favorable report from the Senate Commerce Committee. James A. Moore urged to build and operate the canal for three years before transferring ownership to the United States government.

Sertans-WeRye Br Nemeten Washington Puget Sound Lake Washington Senate Commerce Committee James A. Moore United Bates

Revolt Crushed In Guatemala Crisis Report

MOBILE Ala May 31 A telegraphic dispatch from the Guatemalan foreign minister declares the invasion through the Mexican border has been completely suppressed. The report cites the Ovon situation as resolved and asserts restored order in the region.

Jeripoe-McRae Mobile Ala Guatemala

PASS ANTIIMMUNITY BILL ROUTES IN SENATE

Washington May 1 The senate passed an anti immunity bill aimed at preventing prosecutors from compelling testimony in investigations by the Bureau of Corporations and the Interstate Commerce Commission The measure defines witness rights to refuse or limit testimony under subpoenas and aligns with existing statutes Senator Knox described the act as clarifying and strengthening witness protections amid ongoing probes in Chicago and elsewhere.

Scrippr-Meler Washington Senate Lua Chicago Bureau of Corporations Interstate Commerce Commission Knox Witnersen

Hearst Denounces Taggart Rule in Democratic Campaign

Special to the Sue Chicago May 3 1905 Hearst editorially attacks Thomas Taggart head of the Democratic national committee calling him a tool of corporations. He lists advisers as representatives of criminal interests and trusts, argues the advisory committee has no standing and urges Congress to reject corporate influence in the campaign. He targets J M Guffey Roger Sullivan McGraw Roy Woodson August Belmont Ellyson and others as corrupt influences.

Chicago William Randolpn Mears Presidene Thomas ‘Taggart Chicaga Hxammer Hearst Taggart Tom Yagswart Suen Tom Tageart Namenna Hulthood Democrat Democratic Party Posfessions Vand Waillst J. M. Guffey Standard U9 Company Pennayvania Louys Pennsylvania Gustey John D. Rockefeller Beenod Roger Sullivan Illinois United States Chicago Gas Trust John R. Walsh McGraw West Virginia Davis Aten Uroy Woodson Kentucky August Belmont Ellyson Politics Southern Railway Wall St Republican Party Bex Ehn Gembling Congressional Committee

Towne May Be Here For Indiana Democrats Meeting

Indiana Democrats prepare for a big meeting next Wednesday night with a choice of top speakers. Secretary Joseph Reilly says either Congressman Charles A. Towne or Benatar Joseph Bailey will headline the main gathering preceding the state convention. W H O'Brien discussed plans with party leaders and expects a strong convention with many candidates.

Joseph Reilly Democrate State Central Committee Charles A. Towne Manesits New York City Benatar Jeseph Bailey Texas Tamlinson Nail Gwa

Upton Sinclair Linked to Beef Trouble and Chicago Scandal

The Jungle author Upton Sinclair is connected to a chain of events that sparked a beef industry controversy. Reports trace his work to a Chicago stockyards scandal prompting public scrutiny and reform efforts in the meat trade.

Upton Sinclair Chicago

Fine Job eh How to be a Pennsylvania railroad official

A Baltimore Sun line questions how a railroad official would handle strangers approaching and praising him for his appearance. The tone suggests skepticism about the behavior of officials toward outsiders and the propriety of personal treatment.

Pennsylvania Railrood Baltiore Sun

The Rake-Off in Panama Canal Supplies Purchase

In Philadelphia, the Taquirer reports that Panama canal supplies will be bought in this country but only if their price aligns with the president's economy plan. The piece hints at political scrutiny and fiscal restraint affecting procurement.

Panama Canal Palladelphia Taquirer

Enraged wife attacks rival with horsewhip in public

Mrs A El Spalding of Irving attacked Helen Mack, a 40 year old stenographer, with a horsewhip on Washington Street near New Jersey, drawing a crowd. She admitted the assault at the station, saying years of marital distress with husband Spalding led to desperation. Mack, living at 40 EB Market, reported the incident after Spalding pursued her from work.

Miss Mack Lieut Sandman Tatabe Arst Mra Spalding Hull Shine Mra. Spalding Washington-st New Jerwep Dons Miss Black Spalding Helen Mack Mack Chicago Ives Harriet Flats Emnt Washington Moon Anthe Xis Anna Misa Mack

Withdrawal of Troops Began in San Francisco

Advices from General Greets report federal troops began leaving San Francisco today as local authorities accepted the plan. The destitute in the city now number 42,000 residents.

Pete Chae-Eree Washington Gen. Greets San Frans Cisco San Firancisco

Petersburg Renters Hit By Lightning Fire

A 1904 built structure valued at $35,000 was struck by lightning early today and completely destroyed. No occupants were harmed. the fire gutted the building, with reports noting its association and the damaged contents amid local reaction.

Scrippie McHar Prene Association Petersburg, Jr Eter

Aloaquin Killings At Royal Wedding Shock Madrid

Five people are arrested after an attempted murder in Madrid during a royal wedding procession. The incident involved both people and horses. several in the royal procession were killed.

Aloaquin Madrid

Royal wedding amid Madrid bomb scare and pageantry

King Alfonso and Princess Ena wed at San Geronimo as Madrid braced for danger after a bomb was thrown at the royal carriage. The ceremony drew 1,007 guests, many Americans, with tens of thousands of visitors filling the streets. Police and troops guarded key routes, and the couple continued to the palace after the attack was foiled.

Alfonso Ena Scrippe-MeTtee Dress Association Madrid Alfonse Alecony Mayerst Ale Fonao Ens Eoward Englana San Geronimo Cardinal Bancha Catholic Spain Hing Alfonso Royal Palace San Geronimo Church Ministry of Marine Puerta del Sal Kina el Pardo Henry of Battenberg

Uncle Sam as a Teacher at Jamestown Exposition

Special to The Sea KORFOUK Va Maya describes the James Town exposition near Norfolk as a grand display of military and industrial progress. Government experts will demonstrate mineral and earth resources including iron ore, sands, and brick materials. A government school will accompany exhibits to benefit humanity. Memorial services for Joseph R. Gordon Relief are noted for Friday night.

Sea Korfouk Maya Norfolk United States David T. Day Uncle Sam Dr. Day Day Imienis Wis Uae Exposition Grounds Ube Vle Sam Ectentiste Ama Ard Navy Tran, Orem Ocean Sants Minerva Thors Joseph R. Gordon Relief Oramaha Hall Thand

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