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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1905

Page

2

20 Boats Wrecked as Lake Superior Storm Reaches Coast

A massive Great Lakes storm wrecked twenty vessels, with nine drowned on Mataafa and George Herbert sunk on the north shore. Damaged waterside properties, docks, lighthouses, and storehouses across Lakes Michigan, Superior, and Huron, with losses totaling millions. The Mataafa, J. H. Outhwaite, and City of Holland listed among losses. U.S. Steel fleet ships reported stranded. a special wrecking train was sent from Chicago to Duluth to aid.

Lake Superior Scripps-M’rae Press Association Duluth Minn George Herbert Mataafa Steel Trust Twin Rocks Lakes Michigan Superior Huron Scripps m NASA Chicago Great Lakes Duuth J. H. Outhwaite Cheboygan City of Holland Rogers City Crescent City R. W. England Rosemont Fort William Isaac Ellwood D. C G. Whitney Port Washington J. M. Spaulding Port Huron Mary Mitchell Harvey Bissell Alpena F. A. George Shelboy-gan Alcena and Barge Green Hay Jim Sheriffs Lake Huron Vinland C. M. Warner Unknown Presque Inc Angeline Panther Leake Erie James Mowatt Judd G. H. Couler United States Steel Corporation Trust Coulby

Policeman Takes Own Life After Probe Imminent

Aurora dispatch reports Gum Anderson, a police officer, shot himself Tuesday night after learning he faced possible scrutiny by police commissioners. Officials said only a reprimand would likely result from the inquiry.

Scripps-M'Rae Presb Association Aurora Gum Anderson

Nebraska Endures Frigid Wave With Snow Across North

Lincoln reports a bitter cold wave gripping the state with temperatures near zero and a heavy snowstorm in the northwestern regions. The Key data from Bcripps-McRae Press notes the statewide chill and drifting conditions affecting travel and daily life.

Nebraska Bcripps-M'Rae Press Association Lincoln Neb

President's Thanksgiving Turkey in 41 Pound Gift

Special to The Bun reports Westery K 1 Nov turkey for Thanksgiving weighed 41 pounds. Named San Juan the gobbler stood nearly four feet tall. A photograph from the farm accompanies the item. Horace Vose, long keeper of the White House turkeys, again provides the gift.

Westerly K. 1 Roonevelt Big Gobbler San Juan Horace Vese White House Grant Vose Roosevelt

Hanly Speaks On Peace Patriotism At Music Hall

Indiana Governor Hanly rallied at Music Hall on The Patriotism of Peace urging a revival of peaceful liberty under law. He denounced greed of railroads and large corporations, warned taxation without representation, and vowed to uphold state laws before party.

BUNA Cincinnati Hanly Indiana Music Hall M.C. A Gov Hanly Gov Cherey

Thanksgiving Menu for Prisoners at Marion County Workhouse

The Marion county workhouse plans a Thanksgiving dinner for prisoners on Thursday. The bill of fare includes soup, pork, potatoes, onions, coffee, bread and napkins prepared by the management.

Marion County Workhover

Wood the likely clerk of new Public Safety Board

John Wood believes he will be appointed clerk of the forthcoming Board of Public Safety though no official decision has been made. Whispered names for key posts include Rosasco for chief inspector, Lukenbilt for Public Health, Madden and Mahoney as minority board members, and Cully or Moore as city engineer options.

John Wood Board of Public Safety Bookwalter Wood Edward McLaugh Agne Voard John Rosasco Rosasco Berti Robert Madden John Mahoney Madden Edward Sourbler Mahoney Thomas Taggart Charles ‘Tutewilar Jeup J. W. Moore Charle P. Cully James R. Nelson Hookwalter

Miss Alice Roosevelt Injury Explained After Car Bump

Hartford Nov 2 The true cause of Miss Alice Roosevelt's fracture was learned after an attempt to conceal it. She was in a car when an engine bumped it, throwing her violently and injuring her spine. She has recovered and no danger is feared.

Scripps-M'Rre Press Association Hartford Conn Alice Roosevelt Roosevelt

Illiteracy rate in United States reported by census bureau

Washington bulletin from the census bureau states that nine years old and older Americans face illiteracy. The report defines illiterate as those unable to write in any language and, in most states, unable to read as well. The proportion and errors in figures are discussed, highlighting nationwide literacy challenges.

Scripps-M'Rre Washington United States B & Bulletin Census Bureau

Fire Strikes Grand Opera House Cause Dazed Escape

A morning fire at the Grand Opera House in New York caused a scare but was quickly suppressed by the fire department. The flames damaged only water-logged scenery and costumes from the company presenting The Prodigal Bon. The origin of the blaze remains unknown and losses to the theater party are expected to be heavy.

Fairbanks Appeals for Jewish Relief Funds

Vice President Fairbanks, in a letter to the Hebrew Standard, denounces anti Jewish violence and urges financial aid for distressed Jews. He notes strong sympathy across religions and cites hope for changes in Russia. The Jewish relief fund totals 820283.51 dollars.

Scripps-Mark Press Association New York Fairbanks Hebrew Standard

General Wright Minor seeks immediate relief from political duty

Gen Charlee Wright Minor, longtime federal adjutant general representative in Columbus, says politics disgusts him and he will request the War Department via Gov Herrick to be relieved at once. He insists he has avoided politics in the army and desires retirement.

Uckipps RAE Press Association Columbus Charlee Wright Minor War Department Herrick

Directors Order Immediate Rail Line From Missouri River to Seattle

Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul railway directors today authorized the immediate commencement of construction on a line from the Missouri River to Seattle Washington. The move marks a major expansion plan and positions the railroad to enhance cross country service.

Washington Scripps-M Rre Press Association Chicago Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Coday Missouri River Seattle Wash

Let Your Stomach Have Its Own Way Says Advertisement

A vintage ad urges readers to stop starving the stomach and let it rest while using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to digest food naturally. It claims the tablets act like the stomach’s fluids, work regardless of stomach condition, and promote relief without weight or disturbance. Sold by druggists for 60 cents a box. physicians nationwide reportedly prescribe them.

Stuart

Pride in Party Sparks Civil Service Reform Debate

Col George B Lockwood denounces reform fatigue and cites the Hulman indictment to argue against civil service protections. He calls for strong actions from Washington to Goshen and mocks the idea that federal officeholders are a protected class, urging removal of perceived graft and hypocrisy.

George B. Lockwood Federal Grand Jury W. W. Hulman Lockwood Parah Fala

Thanksgiving events and services advertised citywide

Salvation Army hall hosts Thanksgiving meeting led by Capt. Aiking to enroll new soldiers and hand out a baby. Second Presbyterian church to hold a benefit sale dinner. Paper Hangars union Auxiliary hosts dance and card party at Assembly hall. Episcopal church to offer Holy Communion and address at Thanksgiving service with choral music. Englewood Christian Endeavor holds sunrise praise service. Indianapolis Caledonian Club plans Burns anniversary program. Camp No. 2 to serve two Thanksgiving dinners at Alabama and New York halls with admission.

Braft Aiking Salvation Army Hall Washington Whrist Episcopal Church Englewood Christian Endeavor Camp No. 2 Patriotic Order of Americana Alabama New York

Scrippe-M'Rae Presb Association Football Scandal

Spokane Washington November report that traces of strychnine used to stimulate members of the Spokane High School football team during games have alarmed parents and school authorities, prompting investigations and safety measures.

Scrippe-M'Rae Presb Spokane Wash Spokane Pgh

Cohn Family Safe in Odessa Report Reaches Indianapolis

Aaron Cohn of Indianapolis learns from Volka Russia that his family in Odessa is safe after riots. A sister describes visits to Odessa and notes no molestation. One son plans to go to Indianapolis once funds arrive. the father aims to bring wife and daughters after securing money from the Jewish Federation.

Odesa Russia Aaron Cohn Indianapolis Volka Odessa Cohn Jewish Federation

Black man fatally harms two men in field incident

In Hope Arkansas on November 3 a Black man named Equire Bmith struck and fatally injured John Cleghorn and Count Cleghorn, white brothers, while they worked in a field. A posse pursued Bmith after the shooting and accusations arose regarding a debt collection dispute.

Schipps-Mwraze Press Absociation Hope Ark Equire Bmith John Count Cleghorn Cleghorns

Railroad head and officers on inspection tour

Theodore P. Bhonte president and general manager of the Toledo Et Loute Western railroad and several officers arrived in St. Louis on a tour of inspection last night.

Gcripps-M'Rae Press Association ST. Louie Theodore P. Bhonte Toledo, Et Loute & Western Railroad

Machine Guns in Sevastopol

Scripps M Rae reports martial law in Sevastopol as mutiny fears rise. Most residents flee the city while troops pour in from surrounding areas. Authorities prepare to act, with machine guns placed and promises of loyalty to the government guiding the response.

Scripps-M’rae Press Association BT. Petersburg Sevastopol Sxvugtopol Tt Ie

Ad Writers Banquet Delights Denison Ad Club Members

About 41 Adscript club members and wives attended a banquet at Denison Tuesday night. George W. Gribble served as toastmaster. Entertainment followed with the Orpheum Trio and How ard Shickling. Don V. Smythe demonstrated sleight of hand as a magician with New York store ties. Harry Porter delivered a new monologue and advertising stories while Shickling’s piano was praised.

Adscript Club Denison George W. Gribble Toaximaster Orpheum Trio Ard Shickling Don V. Smythe New York Harry Porter

Change of venue sought in Christ murder case

John Ruckelshaus attorney for Henry Christ files for a venue change alleging bias in Judge Fremont Alford. Alford to allow Christ’s lawyers and Prosecutor Charles Benedict to seek agreement on a special judge. if no agreement, he will appoint. Police ready to aid defense in pursuit of saving Christ from punishment.

John Ruckelshaus Henry Christ Dee Edward Cory Fremont Alford Christ Alford Charles Benedict Rome

Charged with major fraud by Hoffheimer arrest news

Samuel N Hoff selmer, president of the Twentieth Century Soap Co and relative to Nelson Morris, was arrested in Chicago on accusations of a large swindle. More than 250000 dollars allegedly involved from the Strauss & Co brokerage. Hoffheimer is charged with obtaining money by false pretenses and a confidence game linked to Nelson Morris and related firms.

the Sun Chicago Samuel N. Hoffselmer Twentieth Century Soap Company Nelson Morris Brore Hoffheimer 3. W. Strauss & Co Hofheimer Ita Nelson Morris & Co National Live Stock Bank

Two Fines for Dinsmore in Arkansas Case

Hugh A. Dinsmore former congressman was fined for carrying concealed weapons and for assault. He received two separate penalties totaling small sums. Gov Jeff Davis was not present and no charge was filed against him. The report hints at further trouble looming.

Dinsmore Scripps-M'Rre Pres Association Fayetteville Ark Hugh A. Dinsmore Waa Jef Davis Davis Waa

Cure a Cold in One Day Claim by Grove

Quack remedy advertises that laxative bromosquinine tablets cure a cold in one day. Druggist refunds money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove’s signature appears on each box, price listed as 5 cents.

Druggiste E. W. Grove

Asthma cured by Ascato after nine years of suffering

Mrs Elmira G Hilton of Newburgh New York reports permanent relief from asthma and bronchitis after nine years of failed treatments. She credits a short course of the Austrian treatment Ascato begun with a free sample from the Austrian Dispensary New York City. She praises the remedy and notes social prominence and gratitude from friends.

Ascato Newburgh Noy Elmira G. Hilton Wiencrave Hiton Newsburgh New York City

An Old Nurse to Children Teething Remedy Ad

An old nurse extols Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething children claiming it calms pain softens gums cures wind colic and diarrhoea. The pitch notes a twenty five cent bottle as the best remedy for teething discomfort.

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Danbury Mr. Vaze Railroads Serengib E. McLaughlin Legion Board of Public Health O. C. Lukenbilt Dr. Lukenbilt Linton A. Cox Linn D. Hay Miss Roosevelt Hart the Prodigal Son’ Company N. Y Gen. Minor Hood Keep Commission Goshen City News Atd Society Second Presbyterian Church Beotland Robert Burns Denison Hotel Aiaae Freeis Caren aCald teCae Bey Crip Fo Hirchman’s the Ayres Store al Sraith Maseschusettzave Japan Art CO N. Pennesylvania St. Penicon Moet Med
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