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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1906
Page
3
The Indiana Trust Company urges readers to open savings accounts large or small. It highlights steady growth shown by figures and promotes three percent compound interest as a benefit, urging starts today and courteous treatment for savers.
Miss Myrtle Thomas, 26, of Knoxville Tenn, was found by her roommate after swallowing an ounce of igudanum Friday night in Chicago. Edward Fowler and a young man accompanied her home. Doctors Reeves and Risser treated her at City dispensary, pronouncing her not in immediate danger. Her brother’s accident in Chicago added to distress.
Judge Willa Brown of Salt Lake City spoke at the Civic Institute on boyhood law and equality. He described minors as infants until age 16 and noted they may be treated as adults for serious crimes. the lecture highlighted challenges of youth and the need for remedy while outlining ticketed attendance for a Winona chapel talk on “Swiping.”
A reader recounts finding relief from headaches and indigestion by switching from coffee to Postum, urging readers to accept science on caffeine effects. The letter notes caffeine can weaken the heart and nervous system, while praising Postum as a nutritious beverage when prepared per directions.
City Births list Elmer and Nichola a boy. William and Ida Fogarty a girl. Dan and Anna Wolf a boy. William and Nelis Shethouse a boy. Webster Reed a girl. Harry Crosley a boy. Jesse Towne a girl. W C Frye a girl. Jacob Seat a boy. John Sotale a bay. J W Vance a bay. William Coburn a girl. Thomas Holder a boy. Sam Ausman two boys. Joseph Blythe a girl. James Mitchell a sir. Hetteron Deaths include Benjamin Baldwin senility and others with causes such as diphtheria tuberculosis and old age. building permits issued for various repairs and dwellings with costs. notable entries include 850 for Belmont repairs and 3800 for a Central dwelling addition. totals reflect extensive city records.
Richmond November 14 3 Earthan College will unite with Butler College and Wabash College to form a three college debating league. A meeting will be held soon for arrangements and coordination.
A fragmentary report notes Werhime Mabrae Presse was indicted for murder in Lebanon with Henry White and an ETO connection. Marshal George Franklin is referenced in unclear detail amid garbled text.
The Sun will issue election bulletins Tuesday night from 5 10 until midnight. Bulletins posted at Washington and Timelists building via searchlight apparatus atop Badger Furniture store. Special wires and rapid coverage promised for Indiana New York Pennsylvania and nationwide congressional races.
Loyal Americans hold a card party and dance in Mansur hall on Monday night. Communion services at Fourth Presbyterian Sunday at 1 am and Bible school at 7 pm led by Mr Mackintosh. E Seventeenth Street Christian church social morning service. evening sermon “The Mission of Contact” by Rev J F Morris. Tabernacle Presbyterian Sunday night address by Rev Nell McPherson, “May Man Tell a Lie In Order to Save His Life?” Capitol Ave M E church scheduled services Sunday morning 10:30 am and 7:20 pm, sermon “Christ's Wonderful Prayer.” Mission Circle of Central Universalist meets at New Jersey and Fifteenth Street Monday 2:30 pm with lunch served 4–7 pm. Dr Albert Hurlstone at Robe rty Park M E church Sunday night, sermon “The Ministry of the Holy Spirit.” Covenant Congregational church address by W C Smith of Winona Tech Institute at E Mayket Street and Highland Avenue Sabbath night. morning sermon “Glance In Prayer”. music by Miss Bonnie Jobyson, Miss Dora Pentecost. First Baptist Rev Frederic E.B. Taylor preaches Sunday morning on “What Is Consecration?” and evening “A State ment Concerning the Heart” with large chorus, solos, and duets. YWCA speaker Rev H N Quisenberry Sunday at 4 pm with Ming Elotee Palmer singing. Tuesday noon meeting at Kahn Tailoring Co. with Rev Richard W Abberley speaking and Abs J B Powell singing. Revival meetings led by Abberley and Mrs Powell at Central Christian Church.
Albany N Y Nov 3 William Shepherd Manning aged 73 a prominent Albany lawyer connected with the legislative insurance investigation died suddenly of apoplexy. Manning had been cited in a later letter to Senator Depew presented in evidence and described as our rantankerous friend up the river.
Indiana residents visiting New York during the week include G A McClellan W C Moore W Bi cell J OW Jonth L C Schall J M Brousher C H Goff C D P McDougall P Gallaher and H Murphy of Indianapolis B Fleming from Fort Wayne I B Kelly of Muncie and C D Hughes of Lakeon.
Special to The Sun reports that Alcle Chil, known in boxing as Jack Ryan, of Indianapolis, may land an indicator handler post in the American Association next year. President Usher is considering the application very favorably for Chill.
Special to The 8 Montgomery reports Abe Bord an eight year old Black boy was killed in Ree Kanawha County when a bulldog chained in a yard attacked him after he teased it with a stick. The dog broke its chain and bit the boy in the throat.
Special to The Son from Toledo reports a six hour trial concluded in three minutes as a jury found James Hickey, a Metal Trades guard, guilty of striking August Bartein. Sentence was suspended pending further action.
John 2. won on N. Fennyy vania al ay afternoon, at the alley near the New York store, and broke a leg. I. Wimmer stepped from the curb, striking the leg with force against the edge of the curb. He was taken to Deaconesa hospital in the dispensary ambulance. Mr. Wimmer lives at Vermont-st.
The high court reversed Huntington circuit court findings in a man slaughter case against Bastion Weston, a Huntington hack driver. After a minstrel party from Decatur intoxicatedly hired Weston, they refused to pay. Weston struck Holt, who fell and suffered a fatal head injury.
The court states Weston cannot be held responsible for Holthouse Insett's death if the killing was in self defense and Weston was justified in stalking. The ruling hinges on whether reasonable force and imminent danger were present, defining the outcome of the case.
Oil discovery near Columbus Indiana on a farmer’s land. Lafe Burns drilled for artesian water to 150 feet before the well struck a likely good quality petroleum seam. The stream was lost, the pipe broken, and samples are now being analyzed.
A Standard Candy Factory engine ran away in Nashville causing a flywheel to explode and kill two workers. The building shook as if struck by an earthquake and lights failed. Damage was estimated at 75 dollars.
John A Bobbs dies after heart disease at son N Delaware Ave home. He aged 60s and was a longtime Pennsylvania Railroad man, later retired. Survived by widow and children including W C Bobbs, Mra Henry C Raymond, Mra John K Miller, and Bracken. Dated obituary notes service in Philippine era context.
In Richmond Indiana on November 1, 1926 Wayne County Democratic chairman Tia and Wayne County Republican leader Alonso reportedly merged efforts in a pact to promote a clean election, agreeing to cooperate on election integrity and joint campaigning.
Trust Company would collect interest and principal from Pike Township Madison County Indiana. The Cincinnati Trust Company, led by President George B Comn, filed in United States court to recover bonds of Pike Township dated March 1 1905. Bonds payable in 11 to 15 years with 5 percent interest. The company demanded payment but was refused seeking $207 plus interest and costs.
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