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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1906

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Walling asserts Russians plan war and peasants arm

William H English Walling and bride Anne Strunsky say Russian peasants prepare to strike a death blow on government as revolutionists arm them. They discuss peasant anger, czar opposition, gun smuggling, and growing revolutionary movements across Russian villages and districts amid financial support from France and Germany.

New York Wiliam English Walling Chicago Branduon William We Engteh Indianapolis Terabure Ming Anne Strunsky Club A San Francisco Paris Russia Almply Puner- Hola Xald Walling Occar St. Petersburg France Germany Vilingen Petersburg Biberia

Revolution in the Baltic woods spawns guerrilla network

Reports describe 5000 guerrilla fighters in the Baltic provinces forming “Forest Brothers” leagues. Peasants and railway workers unite to prepare a sweeping railway strike and guerrilla actions to dismantle government efforts, with plans to hide railway men to avoid government troops.

Baltic Foreat Noul Selentiie

Rockefeller Aid Noted in New York Republican Fund

Albany November report shows the New York Republican county committees receiving a total of 110,113.74 with 6,581 left. Major donors include J P Morgan George W Porkine and John D Rockefeller who contributed 200. The fund expended 105,722.70 in state campaigns and itemized expenditures were filed with the secretary of state.

New York Committee Scrippa-McRae Preay Association Albany New York

Commissioner Green Exposes Civil Service Graft Patterns

In New Haven Conn Nov the Civil Service Commission faced reform talk as H F Green outlined efforts to curb political graft. He cited prosecutions of assessors and collectors, lauded merit systems, and warned of debts of gratitude to political leaders driving inevitable contributions to party treasuries. Green also criticized using mail for political assessments.

Scripps McHoe Preae Association New Maven Conn Civil Service Commission CIVH H. F. Greene Green Marahal Fagin J. Green Icatoeir

Beveridge Meat Bill Aims New Label on Canned Meat

Senator Beveridge of Indiana plans a fresh measure in the coming session to fund meat inspection by Packers and require the inspection fee to be shown on every can label. The move follows a recent expansion of enforcement, with Congress debating who bears the cost and how quickly the program will be automated for revenue. The fight is expected to unfold mainly in the Senate, then return to the House, with March 4 marking a deadline for final action.

Sun Washington Congress Beveridge Tyree Lkely Secretary of Agriculture Heverldpe Civisimax Capitol Hill J Beveridge House Senate Lnw Inspection Service Una Congess

McCullough Named Chief Deputy Prosecutor Under Hooton

An authoritative report states Jnince E B McCullough will be appointed chief deputy prosecutor under Eliott R Hooton. McCullough rose to prominence two years ago as the Democratic nominee for county prosecutor against C P Benedist and drew further attention as leading a trial judge in the David E Sherrick case last March. He opened the Democratic campaign and is described as a staunch partisan. His selection is viewed as central to sweeping reforms Judge Alford has demanded in county affairs and is said to please Judge Alford.

Jnince EB. McCullough Eliott R. Hooton McCullough C. P. Benedist David E. Sherrick Democratic Cimpatan Aleord Haa Alford

Late local news items from a busy Tuesday

A federal grand jury will likely wrap up by Thursday. Alaska governor Hoggate visited Bar J. rink Hanly en route to Washington. Marry GC Poindexter appointed police judge at Jeffersonville to replace Abram Schwanninger. Hersh Harte discharged in grand larceny case. larceny not proven. Indiana Railroad Commission examined wreck at Valparaiso. Joe Vol and Ned Martin to grand jury after a shooting insult incident. Trustees toured Southeastern Hospital for the Insane. state institutions inquiry continues. Lewis By Prim seeks $3000 from Gravel Chemical for vitriol burn damage.

Federal Grand Jury Rexport Hoggate Alaska Offic of Bar Harte Breln Indiana Valparaiso Westin Joe Vol Ned Martin Grand Jury Marty Polk Henrietta Martin Beare Henritta Martin Legislative Deadmnon

Bad Water Used in Many Cities Across State

State Board of Health annual report highlights widespread drinking water contamination. Of 146 public supplies, 74 rated good, 8 bad, 23 doubtful. private wells show 226 pure, 202 bad, 54 doubtful. Cisterns condemned as unsanitary. only 12 of 27 cistern samples potable. Rivers, springs, and wells all tied to pollution. White River designated a sewer.

State Board of Health Ning Amol White River Walla Willaa I Bara

TROUBLES OF THE AD MAN AND JOSEPH BARTON ADDRESS

Joseph Barton spoke to the Adscript club on Monday night offering guidance on avoiding worry and hurry. A noted line warned that something always goes wrong, urging calm over frantic nerves. The Sun’s reader service invites help with tea related issues over a three day period.

Joseph Barton Advien Barton

Train wrecking indictments issued in Peteburgh Ind

Grand jury returns indictments against Charles Irwin and William Auberry for planning and carrying out a train wreck on July 12 aboard a Southern railroad freight. Victims included Motoy Capehart brakeman John Fau bing and a mechanic named Moock. Indictments claim the pair wrecked the train to "get even" with the railroad company for alleged mistreatment.

Scripps-McRac Prene Associat Peteerbhurg Ind Chirles Irwin Wilain Aubetey Trom Tmerder Matoy Capehart John Faubing Moock Irwin Auberry Southern Railroad Company

Insane man Christner taken to police station in West Virginia

John Conemer an insane man was taken to a small mining town in West Virginia by Patrolman Green Hagerman. Christner was placed under police care after claiming he was pursued by a mob. Town officials and doctors debated placement as his fate remained unsettled. West Virginia connections sought relatives for guidance and transportation. John Hanan was appointed to the Eastern Hospital for the Insane board to replace C. Metuls lough.

John Conemer West, Virginia Green Hagerman Christner Thatcher EB. EB. Hodgin West West Virginia John Hanan Pagrange Gev J. Frank Hanty The Eastern Hospital For the Insane C. K. Metulslough Anderson Honan

Election of Grant Encampment officers reported

The Grant Encampment 1, O. O. P. elected W. Fr. Taber of Terre Haute grand junior warden on the first ballot and named Akins, Helm, McBehehy, Leeds, Wallick, Jang, and others to high offices. J. M. Baker and J. Frank Mann declined nomination for grand representative in favor of John B. Cockrum. Department Council elected Gen. J. Bedine president and Gen. E. Beauchamp vice president. Col. J. C. Clark treasurer. Rev. C. G. Tivdson chaplain. Capt. D. Gunder aid. Capt. H. A. Moorman sentinel. Capt. J. Farrell picket.

Lemansport W. H. Leeds Indianapolis James 2M Jang Bullivan John Wallick Indiana Sovereign Grand Tie Sovereign Grand, Lodge Cockrum Mick's Hall Milnejs and Thirteth Whitewater Jodge Richmond Tomlinson Hall Mapleton Tinecoin Lodge Hall Ilnols Shelby Jodge Department Council J.B. Bédine Indianapolia E. R. Beauchamp Terre Haute Cletire J. C. Clark Noblesville CG. G. Tivdson Anderson Aid Daniel Gunder Marion Sentinel H. A. Moorman Winchester Picket Farrell Hartford City Election Commission W. H. Lee BE. R. Perrin South Hend Bodine

Fragmented OCR News Item on Planes and Names

Fragmented text mentions planes, operators, and recurring garbled phrases. Includes phrases like National Restaurant and Circle with unclear context. Names such as LAUNCEY and Famiy appear amid unreadable segments.

Panama Canal Jobs Warn of Hard Labor In Zone

A letter from C. B. Jacobs, once of 91 E Eleventh, now in Empire Panama Canal Zone, warns workers of Panama that eight hours a day is not reliable. Expect 10 to 12 hour days with pay only for eight, no overtime. Climate, rain, crowded quarters, bad meals, and oppressive officers loom large. The writer notes racial bias and fines for infractions, urging caution for canalline employment seekers.

Jacobs Empire Canal Zone Panama Mme. Conk Tsay

Chicago man uses two shots to kill wife then self

James Seatchfett, 73, a former teaming contractor, fired twice at his wife in a confectionery store street confrontation, forcing her to flee. He then shot himself in the temple, ending the deadly incident in Chicago.

Hertppe-MoRse Press Ssociaton Chicago James Seatchfett Auleide

President Roosevelt to Visit Ponce Tomorrow

San Juan reports Nav. Gov. Wintheop and several prominent citizens accompany the president to Ponce for his arrival tomorrow. Extraordinary precautions are being taken to assure the president's safety during the island tour.

aerippr-McNae I San Juan Por Wintheop Ponce Roosevelt

Man's Close Call At Electric Wire Near Frankfort

John Bounell, a Haemadon, narrowly escaped death after grasping a high tension 4709 wire near Frankfort in Lebanon Indiana. Believing the current off, he received a severe jolt that passed through his body. His fellow workers thought him dead and lowered him to the ground. He later regained consciousness though his head and left leg were badly burned.

Sun Lebanon Ind John Bounell Prankfort Rownell

Pratt heir wins suit over heiress for large settlement

In Albany today the highest court affirmed that Hannah Bilas, described as the colored paramour of John Pratt, retains $634,829 obtained from the Pratt estate during prosperous times. The appellate decision stands as law in the supreme court.

Bertppe McRae Albany N.Y Hannah Bilas John 2. Pratt Supreme Court

Stiletto Attack Sparks Arrest After Saloon Clash

In Waughville Monday afternoon the Italian Stiletto waved on high and saved Pred Diener from being stabbed by Jimmie Bayes after an Itaj an claim of assault on Bayes’ father. Diener calls it mistaken identity while the Italian sought revenge. Detectives Kurts and Dugan, on a Danville interurban car, witnessed the men running and led to the Italian’s arrest.

Diener Jimmie Bayes Salnon Waughville Kurts Dugan Danville

Four Hurt As Fire Ravages Hotel Barnes Building

A Chicago blaze at the Hotel Barnes destroyed the 12 and 14 Ny Canat al manufacturing building, injuring four guests and trapping many others in dense smoke. The fire caused an estimated loss of 160,000. Authorities reported a panic as guests fled the all-story structure.

MoHse Freas Association Chicago Barnes Ny Canatal

Investigating Woodville Wreck Kills Report Entered

Special to The Swe from Valparaiso Indiana reports coroner Carson began an afternoon investigation into the Woodville wreck that week in which several people were killed. The notice mentions local ads for cigars, rugs and carpets and rooms for rent with charges and warrants.

Valparaiso Ind Carson Woodville Nergona

Billheimer to become state auditor with deputy and staff changes

Jown C. Billheimer will assume the duties of the state auditor office next week. Jonn E. Heed will be his deputy, Joan D. Williams of Bedford will be settlement clerk, dotn Ashby of Logansport will be best clerk, Janes R Henry will be rank examiner. Only Mendenhall, land clerk, leaves the office. other veterans retain posts.

Jown C. Billheimer Faturday Next See Jonn E. Heed Joan D. Williams Bedford Dotn Ashby Logansport Janes R Henry Hinshaw Mendenhall Sherrick and Bigier

Boom in Scotland Sends Foundries to Full Capacity

The Scotchton market surges as U S demand floods orders. Foundries in Glasgow and area are swamped with bookings. output is set to five months ahead, making it impossible to fulfill more than ten percent of total demand.

Scotland Scrippe-Mefine Press Association Glasgow Scotchton United States

Condo Bound by Hanly Decree in Speakership Battle

Indiana House race heats as Condo of Grant County resists Gov Hanly favored Branch plan. Marion county delegates weigh actions while Democrats and Republicans explore cross party tactics to block or secure the speakership. Conda remains noncommittal, awaiting decisive moves from caucuses and governor’s office.

Condo Grant! County Indiana General Assembly Hanly Representative Branch Martinevile Corda My. Branch House Anthcoanty Conda Brancher

GRAND JURY INQUIRY ON CITY CONTRACTS AND I E FRANCHISE

Judge Fremont Alford leads a grand jury inquiry into Councilman Harry Rouse suspected of city contract interests and the I E franchise. Witness summonses go out for Wednesday hearings. Alford provided a list of questions for each councilman and city officer and may appoint a special prosecutor to conduct the inquiries.

Fremont Alton Harry Rouse jDox Tme Indga Fremont Alford Scdanal Royse Rane Alfort

Assassination of Religious Sites Assessed in Paris Report

Advices from military sources and local officials state inventories of Catholic churches and cathedrals in Paris and neighboring cities were begun this morning before daylight. The operation appears to be coordinated with military authorities and local clergy.

Paris Mar Aeflies Landernan Taylieht Wok Eallizery

Special Train Delivers Receiver to Veedersburg Clay Co

Beth M. Richereck, president of Richereck bank, was appointed receiver for Veedersburg Clay Co to avert insolvency after court judgments. He chartered a special Big Four train from Yakahipr to Veedersburg, reaching Union Station just as the 10:80 train departed, delaying only minutes but securing relief for creditors. The 80 minute trip covered 44 miles with right of way reserved for the special, at a cost of $2.60 versus the regular fare of $1.10.

Veedersburg Clay Co Beth M. Richereek Richeresk Yakahipr Veedersburg Richcreek Coarh Veederaburg Clay” Company Ind Union Station Big Four Road Richcrcek C. GC. Clark My Four Saloom H. Betterman Richereck Everthing Ps Tectiver Veeder Urge Clay Company Clinton TR. Marshall Indianapolis Aichereck Mchereck

Gompers Aims to Dominate AFL Politics in Minneapolis

President Gompers plans to make politics central to the American Federation of Labor. His current executive council shows opposition from John Mitchell and others who favor keeping political work in the background. A possible shift of future conventions to September could unite national and local bodies on the eve of elections to boost the political campaign.

scripps-MeAee Press Association Minneapolis Minn Gompers American Federation of Labor John Mitchell Duncan Keefe Huber Mitchell Thors

Investigation of fire insurance firms under state audit

Washington Nevada tests of fire insurance companies failing to pay policies in San Francisco are to be led by George Butte under the direction of the Commissioner of Corporations Gare Field. Secretary Metcalfe of the Department of Commerce and Labor ordered the probe. Beat by a McHineress Association in Youngstown. Jennie Anderson, a tertiary, Aire Anderson beat to bear Else, her 6-year-old stepdaughter.

Pomnenas Ceces Washington Nev dan _ Francisco George Bute Ter Sons Cal Corporations Garefield Metcalfe Department of Commerce Andt Labor Obi McHineress Youngstown Jennie Anderson Aire Anderson

Receiver Named In Indiana Patent Medicine Firm Case

Wenley G manternon sues Kine company an Indianapolis patent medicine cancer firm seeking a receiver he claims insolvent with liabilities around 8500 Judge J M Leathers of Superior court appoints Edward Klag as receiver Grant Clay makers of Arunnel teeth fourteen years with Naw York Dantal company 108 N Daawarege Phra PPA a a

Wenley G. Manternon Kine. Company Indianapolis Uludien J. M. Leathers Superior Court Edward Klag Grant Clay Naw York Dantal Company

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Jack Anton Rigel America San Prauctavo Rockefellr J. P. Morgan Civil Service Republican Party U. S E. Hooton J. E. M’cullough Kieetries Muiett Tel Manmere Lewis Prim New Castle Gravel Chemical Company Gran- 50H Thes Board OF Health Adscript Club Little Minister Cicar Uss the Sun Seiuimas Shirley Irwin William Auberry MR. Hanan John B. Cockrum National Restaurant Self Pratt LA Bola Arminster Rahjlan Bros. & Co Bliss Billheimer Auditor of State Branch Marion County Manly Mallon County Republican County Joan C. Ruckelshaus Barther Marlon Man Une Gourt Onge 5 Federation OF Labor noua- el- + ation
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