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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1906

Page

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Expansive Grin of Cupid Marks Thanksgiving Weddings

A holiday period sparks a wave of marriages in the city. Numerous ceremonies unfold Wednesday and Thursday with Rev. Alan Philpult and Rev. Charles Tagley officiating. Notable unions include Melntyre Cropper and Ennis Melntyre with several relatives and guests traveling from multiple states to attend. Each couple plans to reside locally after their ceremonies and receptions.

MelIntyre-Cropper Zerel Cropper James Cropper Gale St Beeame Ennis McIntyre Alan Philpult Ethel McIntyre George Brecount Ja Rock Ennis Melntyre Wa N. Gale Nathan Melntyre Columbus Ind M. Thompson New Albany Inth J. Smith Springfield Wilbur Thompson Columbus, O E. E. Maheny Earth Burnett Denver Cols Delulmeyer Chisano Frank Fitzle William. Nivols Bailefontaine George Wills New York City Maud Wilson Fred Koatka Grand Haplda Mich Prior Carter Hazel Kerr Carter W. F. Carter J. Augustus Ker N. Ill Nolest Rome Charles ‘Tagley Joseph Schaub Mire Prior Chicago Elwood Garter Plainfield India Charles A. Paine Louteville Mina Hazel Vandenbark Misa Mayme Martindale Knightatown Dad

Grand Opera House Thanksgiving Show Delights Crowds

The Mine hill ot the Grand opera house presents the Orpheum Show billed as the perfect vaudeville entertainment. A cosmopolitan crowd gathers for Thanksgiving, with promises of an excellent bill that pleased audiences all week. National Restaurant offers a Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 48 Circle.

Mine Hill Grand Opera House Orpheum Evrywhere Standing Ronk National Will Lee

Local Jottings Reflect Quiet City Affairs

Local items note Captain Osborn guiding to Confederate graves at Crown Hill and veterans scenes. Judge Pritchard and Judge Alford on friendly terms while tensions in court mix with a turkey dinner. Sheriff Sourbler feeds deputies, Captain Calvert shares art interest, and marriage license clerk Berner linked to Thanksgiving plans. Prose includes protests of rival justices of the peace, a prairie chicken trip by Clyde Smith, a reflected wedding space, and a resignation from the traction syndicate.

Caught by cave in traps worker near Prospect Street

William Murray was pinned by earth for about thirty minutes when a trench along Prospect Street near the Big Four railroad caved in. Murray and several workmen were clearing the line. He was rescued by his colleagues and found to be only slightly injured.

William Murray Murray Prospect St Lit

Caruso Triumph at Metropolitan in La Boheme Debut

New York November 79 A Thanksgiving spirit filled the Metropolitan Opera House as Caruso's vindication drew cheers from Italian fans and general applause. His La Boheme debut drew a great reception with three claps and bravas matching the standing ovation given after the curtain rose. The police court had fined a monkey house epiaude ten dollars, but the audience declared Caruso innocent with overwhelming acclaim.

New York Jay Metropolitan Opera House Cartyo Metropolitan Caruso la Boheme Monkey House Epiaude Zeimbrich Biasen

President Spencer and others killed in wreck

Nine dead and one seriously injured in a southern railroad wreck near Dellatin Washington. President Spencer died when his body burned after the collision. An operator allegedly blundered causing the crash that claimed passengers including director Phillp Schuyler and other prominent men.

Dellatin Washington Phillp Schuyler Halthmére ,& Olly Railway Arencer Garriby Cullister

Death of 8 year old from heart failure in street fall

W. D. Mesler aged 8 of 2202 N Delas Wirest suffered heart trouble and fell unconscious after boarding a streetcar at Delaware and Ofesin. He died shortly after at Dr. Wagner's office. Autopsy by Deputy Coroner Dr. J. Frank Robertson found death due to heart failure. Mesler worked for Smith, Gray & Co Jewelers. survived by widow with two sons. The incident began with a fall on the rear platform after asking the conductor for a transfer.

W. D. Mealer N. Delas Cotum Wlu-ave Delaware Ofesin Efe Wsa Wagner Mesler Frank Stobertson Wask

Local man shot and killed near Burlington Kansas

Saeola Read, described as one of the oldest settlers in the community, was shot and killed at his home four miles southeast of Burlington yesterday. His wife claims self defense. The case is under investigation as authorities sort facts surrounding the deadly shooting.

Saeola Burlington Kas N. Read Rest-De Vnse

Murderer Used a Stove Poker in Long Brawl

Barney Osborn was arrested for killing John Bayse in a feud over change. Bayse, 33, died Thursday from a skull fracture inflicted with a poker after a quarrel sparked by a 40 cent dispute. The men lived at 123 W Market and Bayse sought help at his mother in law’s home.

John Basse Barney Osborn Bayse Osborn W. Market St Nancy Wilson Si W. S Washington St

Woman Mistakes Body for Husband in Park Death

A man found dead by his own hand near a baseball park Wednesday morning was later identified as civil war veteran Withama Winkleman. Mrs Chariva Durant initially said the body was her husband, but later admitted the error after comparing to Winkleman, who had been away since Tuesday afternoon. The body was turned over to Undertaker A J Luuck.

Tency Chariva Durant Mr. Durant Withama Winkleman Washington-st Charles Suetkims Winkleman Corrigan A. J. Luuck Shine Schlangen Osborn

Tobacco Trust Buys Burley at Higher Price

A Lexington report notes the tobacco trust offers 14 cents for stripped burley, double last year’s 7 cents. A Burley Tobacco association member estimates the campaign against the trust will bring the farmers of many Kentucky counties about 40,000 dollars. Nearly every burley company will be represented by fare delegations at the Winchester tobacco convention on Monday.

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Train collision near Lawyers Va reports deaths and injuries

A late night trip ended with No. 27 rear ending No. 3 after a block signal error. President Samuel Spencer of Southern Railway and Watt Davis reportedly killed. Several others seriously hurt as repairs delayed the line near Lawyers.

Scrippe-MeRing Presa Association Washington Southern Railway Samuel Spencer Lawyers Southern Railway Company Spencer Tt9 Watt Davis Southern Telegrap Wers

President Busy as Army Navy Game Attendance Drops

Washington November reports indicate the president and top officials will skip the annual Army versus Navy game in Philadelphia. Taft and Bonaparte focus on duties, with family and invited aides occupying boxes as the ceremony proceeds without the key cabinet members present.

Scrippe-McHae Prene Amoctation Washington Secretary of War Secretary of Navy Army and Navy Philadelphia Taft Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte Secretary of Commerce Labor

SPORTLETTES Emblems mark Cubs season and league ties

The item notes a new Cubs emblem for next season shaped like a baseball to honor the 110 wins and league championship claim. It mentions color design choices avoiding white, and references several sports and public figures, including Murphy and Tanoltz, with scattered historic mentions.

Casey Treshient Murphy Cubs Champlona Murphy

Col Mann Trial Set For December 12 In Perjury Case

New York November 9 The trial date for Col William D Mann editor of Town Topless on perjury charges has been fixed for December 12. A panel of 200 talesmen will be drawn to form the jury for the case connected to the Hapgood trial and alleged violation of justice.

Scripor McNae Irene Association New York Col William D. Mann Town Topless Nim Norman Hapgood Justice Devel

Milwaukee hero Ute girl praised by mayor for rescue

A Ute girl from Milwaukee, Wthel Pine, saved someone from drowning and will be honored with a reward and a public dinner this week, after her brave act. Various local merchants advertise services and products while a plea for help ads run in the same publication.

Milwaukee Wthel Pine Beckham

Coach Blogg Opposes Reform Rules Limiting College Football

Special to The 5 Chicago reports University of Chicago coach A A Blogg criticizing proposed reform measures in conference and American Football rules. He labels many reforms unjust yet believes playing rules should stay intact and plans to speak at the Auditorium Annex and later before the rules committee. Brung and other college authorities challenge purity rules restricting schedules and year-of-eligibility impacting five- and four-year players.

Chicago American Football Committee A.A. Blogg Stage Nibler Brung Callegen

Rev Hunt Named in Divorce Case

The co respondent in the sensational Magsett divorce of Wistington is Rev E Lawrence Hunt, formerly a clergyman of Washington. Mr Rosset alleges Hunt met and made love to his wife at Avante.

E Lawrence Hunt Wistington E. Lawrency Hunt Foemerie Washington Rosset Hey Hunt Avante

Prominent Men in Land Fraud Indicted in Utah Probe

Special to The Sus Salt Lake City Utah Nov 3 Federal grand jury indictments loom after startling testimony by Michiel Myendorff government agent who exposed coal land frauds. He named Senators Wattenam Wyoming Senator Clark Commissioner Richards Pollock and others. Allegations include bribe attempts to halt investigations and destruction of affidavits. Witnesses describe dummy transfers and payments to sign powers of attorney used to claim coal lands.

Sus Salt Lake City Utah Michiel Myen-docft Edward E. Clark Thal Interstate Commerce Commission Michael Myendorff London Portland Watten Crak Fuel Emp Gould Corporation George F Pollock Department Interior Department Tour Union Puebtie Coal Company Myendorffs Éniries Clark Aix H.C. Wile Hama Wah Biet Com Myengorsha Union Denver Cifford Prestic Attayite Linda Wyoming Netitloys Myendorf

State 10 Probe Orphanage Case Opens Inquiry Near Bridgeport

The Pentecost Band backed orphanage near Bridgeport faces a board of charities inquiry after unresolved charges against the management. Jude George W. Stubbs of the Juvenile Court seeks a thorough investigation. no arrests were made. A girl testified about a room incident with Superintendent Mr Bula, denying wrongdoing while defending his conduct.

Orphans’ Home Bridgeport Pentecost Band Jude George W. Stubbs State Board of Charities George Rel

Schmitz Returns to City After Arrest Charge

Schmitz, detained on extortion charges after a truck stop incident, arrived in the city at midnight to a sparse ferry crowd. He spoke from Dreamland amid rain, proclaiming innocence and inviting vindication. A deputy sheriff stood by as a formal arrest seemed only nominal.

Scrippe-WeRne Preas Assocs Francisco Wene Schmitz This Ciy Dreamland peroNs

Explosion devastates Annen. hundreds feared dead

A massive explosion near Annen seven miles southwest of Dortmund Germany kills about 300 residents. Rescue work faces great danger as further explosions are feared and surrounding towns report widespread destruction.

Serti pe-Victine Preas Association Dortmund Germany Nor. B Annen Here Dhoy Amenia Pante

Children and Thanksgiving Day Lessons in Brong School

In New York on November 9 a Brong School class debated why the president appoints a day for Thanksgiving. Students offered playful answers about turkeys, Columbus, Puritans, and party politics, with a final reflection on giving thanks for the year’s blessings.

Rerippa-MeHne Preen Assectation New York Brong School Turkey Columbus Armagl

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