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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1906

Page

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Republicans claim Indiana majority in lower house

Democratic leaders concede only about 20,000 on the state ticket and no house win. Chairman Goodrich says returns wont alter a Republican majority in the lower house by four seats, while the Democratic committee disputes the official tallies. Secretary of State Sims Town says senate holdovers and elections may shift the count little if at all. No joint session planned. Congressmen Watson visited Republican HQ to comment on results.

James I. Goodrich State Republican Committee Indiana Senate Fred Sims Eich Dil Ney Thiz James Ts. Watson Uri Witte

Flowers On Show At Massachusetts Ave Store Exhibition

An extensive flower display at a Massachusetts avenue shop features half American beauty roses and chrysanthemums, with a centered table of elaborate floral arrangements including Madame Chatey Trees and fern clusters. A wedding altar, greenhouse garden, and rich vases of roses, carnations, violets, and chrysanthemums complete the show, open day and night through Thursday and Friday.

Bettermann Massachusetts Ave

St Joseph Training School Hosts Card Party Event

The St Joseph Training School and ehh will entertain at cards on Friday afternoon at St Joseph Hall in St Joseph Alabama McCariysts. Hostesses include Mrs P Galvin Mrs P Callahan Mrs Ptyan Mrs P HW McNelis and Mrs Thomas Murphy.

St. Joseph

Shipments to California Hit Peak Amid Transit Rush

A. E. B. Brown, traveling passenger agent of the Colorado Midland, reports in the city that freight shipments to California and San Francisco are heavier than ever. He notes every item from thrashing machines to fly paper is moving west, with building materials leading the surge.

Golden West California San Francisco Agid A. E B. Brown Colorado Midland Ctty

Man Accused of Harming Wife in Rubber Plant Threats

Mrs Lida Monaghan files complaint with Justice of the Peace Joseph H Shepard alleging Tim Monaghan repeatedly struck her with rubber pieces in a rude insolent manner. She says the assaults occurred previously and she has grown tired of the abuse. Monaghan works at the Indianapolis Rubber Company factory and resides at 6 Zounland Street. He faces assault charges and possible arrest.

Tim Monaghan Lida Monaghan Monaghan Justice of the Peace Joseph H. Shepard

Final roundup of Marion county election figures

Correct figures from voting machines and experts show Republican Jesse Overstreet leading in Congress race with a wide margin while Elliott R. Hooton wins the prosecuting attorney post. The report lists totals for county offices including Superior Court, County Clerk, Sheriff, Assessor, Commissioner, and other local posts with various candidates and tallies.

Marion County Congress Jesse Overstreet Jude Frank Gavin Silak Marton County

Quill Leads County Clerk Race in Marton County Election

In Marton County ballots, Leonvaird Quill tops the Republican ticket for county clerk with 9,61 j votes, overstreet’s 241M, and Gavin 23,16. Quill’s opponent Patten trails with 6,034, while Dr. G. A. Patersdorf wins the coroner race with a 537 plurality. Norwood leads criminal court clerk race with 7,176. Billingsley loses badly. Cox defeats Morrison for state senate by about 4.6 thousand. Pritchard performs well for criminal judge amid late-hour opposition. Scratching against Republicans noted in several wards.

Marton County Leon- Vaird Quill Jesse Overstreet E. Gavin Overstreet Quilts Plalallty W. T. Patten G. A. Patersdorf Quills Fames Norwood Criminal Court James H. Billingsley Lion A. Cox Frank A. Morrison J. A. Pritchard Frank B. Ross Stanorat

Bank President Drowns After Financial Worries at Decatur

Adams County Bank officials declare the bank sound but reports say President WL Niblack jumped into the river and drowned. A postmortem found he suffered from insanity linked to health concerns and financial losses. The community mourns as funeral plans begin, and speculation of a large funeral circulates.

Sun Decatur Ind Adams County Bank Niblack Mie Bank Hrede

Ashes of Captain McHugh Float Down Ohio River

In Cincinnati the cremation of John McHugh a wealthy steamboat man is reported. His widow released his ashes into the Ohio River as the steamer Indiana passed midstream near Evansville in a ceremonial finale observed by crew and passengers. The event conludes with a quiet tribute by those aboard to a life spent on the water.

Increase for Switchmen in North American Line

Chicago officials announced this morning that the ratemaking body has granted the switchmen a raise of 3 cents an hour, signaling a wage improvement for the workers.

Sefipieesserme Anoudath Chicago Siitehmeng North America Ratimany

Victory and shifts in union and legislative races

The article reports Union Mine Workers entries into state and national elections, noting victories and margins. It highlights elected figures such as Nichols for Congress, Wy and Wilson from Scranton, Deemer, Nugent, Jans Tatty, and their roles in district and territorial elections, with labor interests central to the endorsements.

United Aline Jasne Apt Poundyswiake T. D. Nichols Dale Nichols Wilson Congress Scranton Elmer Deaner Deemer Gagetie-Hullemn Divizket Wison John Nugent

Ohio teachers visit Indianapolis by special train

A train with 700 Ohio school teachers arrived Thursday at 10 20 from Dayton aboard the Big Four. They came to visit Indianapolis public schools and related educational institutions. A second train with about 50 teachers from Springfield, Ohio, is slated to arrive Friday over the same line.

Big Four Dayton Ohio Indianapolia Springfield

Base of Monument Construction at Market Street Entrance

Tiemense attacks of Umestone are being loaded at the Market Street entrance of the statehouse for the Morton monument base. The Morton commission aims to complete the monument by January 1.

Tiemense Atacks Umestone Market St Statehouse Morton Commission

Counterfeiting Ring Busted In Milwaukee Arrests

Milwaukee police arrested two men, one naming himself George Howard alias George Con of Cleveland, charging them with operating a large counterfeit money plant. A complete setup was seized, using electricity to power the presses, and about 6 000 half dollars were passed in Chicago and Milwaukee. The suspects allegedly confessed to passing thousands of coins across the eastern, central, and western regions.

Scrippr-McRae Press Ansociation Milwaukee Wis George Howard Aliis George Con Cleveland Chicago Im Naid

Woman Slain in Sleep at Louisville Home

Police suspect burglars carried out a brutal midnight murder of Mrs. Jennite Etly in her Louisville residence. Her throat was cut and a blow struck her brain while she slept in bed with her 15-year-old daughter and infant nearby. the husband heard nothing. Multiple nearby houses were ransacked as investigators pursue clues in the unfolding case.

Servips-Sie Fine Arena Association Louisville Jennite Etly

Fortuned worker remains at his post despite new wealth

In New York on November 5, Watson Raine a 68 year old ringer who recently inherited a fortune from a lawyer discovered the cash gains after Proctor's theater owner fell ill and left his estate. Raine says his family urge him to stop work yet he plans to continue for at least a year.

Meline Preas New York Watson Raine Proctor’s Hanna Raine Nere Ana Vi Koike

Efficient Weapon Report Highlights New Field Artillery Piece

Brig Gen William Croxier, chief of ordnance, reports to the secretary of war that regular troops are equipped with a new musket or field piece hailed as the era’s oldest missing weapon. The new design is issued and ammunition is being manufactured in sufficient quantities to meet demand.

Scrippa-McHae Mrens Association Paille Wiliam Croxier Ordnance Regilar

Bride Burned To Death In Norfolk Home Accident

Mrs Thomas Stanley a bride of three days was burned to death at her Moody Street home in Norfolk after fainting into an open fireplace. Her clothing caught fire and she perished.

Scrippe-Miftac Press Anaocinilam Norfolk Thomas Stanley Wis Moody

Two Girls Suffocated in German Hospital Gas Incident

In Chicago the Scrippe-McHae Preas Association reports two of four laundry girls died and two others are dying after being found in bed in a room at the German hospital with gas pouring from an open jet. Ten patients are hospitalized. two suspects, including Sarah Pugh’s assailant, are being sought as police pursue leads about a possible murder.

Scrippe-McHae Preas Association Chicago German Hospital Anna Hirbar Roso Stupkz Alotsa Mars Alotsa Latric

Calgary cashier arrested in Chicago on fraud charges

Scrippa-McRae Preas Association in Chicago reports the cashier of a Calgary bank, Percy C. Robertson son, was arrested today by detectives. He refused to talk. authorities say he faces four fraud charges. Grant Clay advertises artifcial feesh and New York Hentat Company details follow.

werippa-Meltac Suelotion Albary N.Y Graham Justin Fitts Supreme Court N. A. Burg North German Fire Insurance Company of New York Vanderpaal Insurance Department San Francisco Scrippa-McRae Preas Association Chicago Percy C. Robertson Calgary Alberta Robertson Grant Htaw Winvker Indiana Winches Uriah Hinshaw Pappt Loan and Trust Company Hinshaw Ianner

Gas Case Hearing Set In Indianapo lis Superior Court

City Attorney Frederick E. Matson will argue for Citizens Gas in a plea in abatement in the Citizens Gas company versus the city of Indianapolis. Judge Vinson Carter will hear the motion on November 19. The plaintiff seeks to compel the city to transfer its option to purchase the Consumers Gas Trust plant, while Matson moves to dismiss for lack of capital.

Frederick E. Matson Citizens' Gas Company Indianapolis Vinson Carter Superior Court Citizens’ Gas Company Consumers’ Gas Trust Matson Cass Citizens’ Company

Sola Cigane and Little Minister Cigar Ad Text

Fragmentary ad copy lists La Sola Cigane ite and Little Minister Cigar with quality sells. Mentions bold plant-related phrases and entities Waleetnoe’s. Language is garbled and unclear, offering no verifiable event or persons beyond brands.

la Sola Cigane Ite Quality

Commission Meets On Needs Of Public Schools In State

A two day session opened at the state superintendent of public instruction to inquire into public school needs and prepare a report for Governor Hanty. A joint meeting at Claypool will involve school boards and city and town superintendents. The Teachers and Young People's Reading Circle met at the state house to discuss book selections for teachers and young people.

Hanty State Superintendent of Public Instruction Claypool Horres Young Peoples Reading Circle Statehouse Neople

Visit of German Royalty Sparks Political Tension

Report notes Emperor William’s Potsdam trip to narrow country seat of Prince von Eulenburg, signaling clashes with Chancellor Von Buelow and looming dramatic shifts in the political scene. Also mentions rug imports and a rooms for rent notice appearing in The Sun with a three day free trial.

Nerippe Berlin William Potsdam Prince Philip von Eulenburg von Buelow

Minnesota Governor Race Reports Calamity After Election

Fragmented OCR preserves a chaotic account claiming John A. Johnson, a Democratic governor, was re-elected amid a murder involving Congressman and farmer Crow, Dr H.W. Aldrick, with unclear locations Forney Farrot and Rat on. The text suggests a private quarrel and a jail sentence for an 8 year old, implying a garbled local political incident.

Strippa-Meline Press Ausoctatfa Raton George K. Faerat Farmer Crow H.W. Aldrick Funtter Auarrel Forney Farrot

Telegraph operator becomes Chicago congressman in dramatic win

James T. McDermott, an $8 a month telegraph operator from the stockyards district, defeats Charles S. Wharton for Congress after a fiery primary against Tom Carey. Returning to a modest home, McDermott vows to serve, while his wife tends a newborn in a cottage as returns roll in.

Chicago James T. McDermott Stockyards Charles S. Wharton Politica Fife Nelson-Morris McDermott Con Tom Carey Carey

Colorado mill burned reported in Idaho Springs

Special report states the Alpine Concentrating mill and contents were burned this morning. The loss is listed at 1001K9 dollars and the property belonged to the Indiana Gaga Mining and Milling company of Hyanavine Indiana.

Idaho Springs Navy Indiana Gaga Mining and | Milling Company Hyanavine Ind

Weather forecast for Thursday night to Friday

Cloudy and threatening conditions Thursday night. Friday turns fair but colder with a drop in temperatures.

Arrest of Hinshaw May Clear Famous Murder Mystery

Wabash County man Hinshaw, a former preacher and long-time accuser in the Hinshaw murder case, was arrested and brought to Winchester. Gov Hanly may revoke parole if evidence shows improper relations with George Freeman’s wife, prompting a possible new hearing. The case centers on the 1905 Bellarille cult murder and Hinshaw’s life sentence, with developments linked to Freeman and associates.

Willams FE Minshaw Gov. J Aeril Hinshaw WY. Durbin Gov. Martin Offic Thirwtay Lynn Randolph County C. MM Marts Wemmty Wabashewinte Miesneritt Maite Mous Hinshaw Muysters Gilthy Hinshaw Rerval Hendricks County Reso Hineshaw Mary Om George Fruman Sherif-Elect Wabash County Freeman Michigan City Frenan Jy Will Freman Freemans Will George Freeman Hanly Monay Causeinshaw Michigan Georgy Will Freeman Mrs. Freeman

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