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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1906

Page

6

Boy Kept In Crib Like Animal by Brooklyn Parents

Special to The Sam New York Nov 11 A five year old Brooklyn boy rescued from a filthy crib reveals savage abuse by his farmer father Jeter Nelson and Polish wife, who kept him in darkness for 18 months feeding erratically. The child, once crawling, learned to stand after cleansing. he barked at officers and appeared mentally distressed but later showed normal responsiveness. The parents were arrested.

Sam New York Brooklyn Physicana Jeter Nelson Nelson Flatbush

Thanksgiving engagement of Arthur Devlin and Miss Whit

Special to The Sun reports plans for the upcoming Thanksgiving wedding of Arthur Devlin of the New York National League team to Miss Whit, daughter of Frederick L. Whitaker vice president at Union Trust. The short notice notes the couple’s social standing and proposed union in New York.

Arthur Devlin Frederick L. Whk The Union Trust Campas Arthur Vevlin New York

Hotel Thieves Form A Class Known For Shrewdness

A report on a distinct class of hotel thieves active in many cities, with Indianapolis as a focus. Notable cases include the 19th century Mayors and hotel guests robbed of jewelry, watches, and cash. Detectives warn clerks and police patrol hotels during conventions to curb the thefts.

Indianapolis Indianapuia Fisrks

Prediction by Raphael the Astrologer for November 2 1906

The reading warns of an unpropitious day with caution about pleasure and company. It predicts business difficulties for the reader and that those employed may face tempering or disorder. a child born this day is prone to trouble and unemployment despite being obliging and well behaved.

Old Blockhouse to Be Moved From Pittsburg Site

Historic 1761 blockhouse in Pittsburg faces relocation to protect from damage. Daughters of the American Revolution push to move the remaining British occupation monument away from rail yards near Penn Ave amid concerns of decay and vandalism.

Pittsburg Phisburg Uehonce Penn Ave Pennsylvana Ab Blackhirst Fort Pitt Pitsburg Windhays Henry Bouquet

Fort Pitt Blockhouse Described From 1764 Era Structure

The article explains Cal Bouquet's 1764 fortification at Fort Pitt, a heavy stone blockhouse with gun ports and raised ground. It notes its location near Pennsylvania terminal warehouses, rail tracks, and the land gifted to the D A R by Mrs Mary E Schenley. A court ruling denied the D A R rights to O Hara ave and preservation debates continue.

Fort Pitt Cal. Bouquet Pennsylvania Terminal Daughters of the American Revolution Mary E. Schenley Pennsylvania Railroad O’hari-Ave O'Hara-Ave

City to Press Gas Firm to Brighten Up Illumination

City engineer reports to Mayor Hookwalter that Indianapolis Gas Company light levels fall short of the 18 candle power standard. Readings show 45.1 on Nov 5, 16.3 on Nov 7, and 16.3 on Nov 18. Mayor Bookwalter will urge the Board of Public Works to address the deficiency and pressure the company to brighten the streets.

Charles A. Hookwalter Indianapolis Gas Company Om- Cin Iris Bookwalter Board of Public Works Gam Company

Old Cobbler Jailbird Captured a German City on His Nerve

Special to The Sun recounts Wilhelm Voigt, a 57 year old cobbler and ex convict who, in a bold ruse, dressed in a discarded German captain’s uniform to arrest the mayor and treasury, commandeer guards, and loot Koepenick. He was later captured. most of the stolen money was recovered.

Berlin Wilhelm Voigt Germany Sliffer Voigt Koepenick Kotowing Valgt Blate Voigl Ana Kurpemek Darlin Groaa Haling Langerhans Koepentek Gilbert Matlin

Ade Explains Playwriting At Propyleum Club

George Ade told Con temporary club members and friends Monday night at the Propyleum how to “put on a play.” He argued stage pantomime matters more than dialogue and said plays must please three layers of the public. Ade noted The College Widow simmered in his mind for six years before writing. He later entertained at a smoker at the University club.

George Ade Ade Propyleum Adewaal Univer Bity Club

Paradox Upset Waiter Scene Capped by Incoherent Quote

A fragment quotes a waiter described as upset over something and a remark about not getting his chin from the last man he perved. The lines appear as stray dialogue without clear plot or source context.

The Brown Man of the Philippines Verse Snarl

A verse rail against colonial and ethnic tensions within Philippine governance. It portrays a brown man seeking power amid quarrels, while white colonizers try to destabilise. The speaker vows calm in parliament and claims Pangapngos and Tagalogs will surrender belligerence.

Philippines

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