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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1906

Page

2

Man Killed in New York Car and Automobile Collision

A man believed to be W. W. Powers was killed early today at Ninety second Street and Lexington Avenue. Police arrested motorman Martin McDonough and chauffeur William Rood. McDonough said his car did not touch the man and the automobile killed him. Powers was reportedly visiting New York City.

Osr feuppe-MeRing Frese New York W. W. Powers Ninets-serond-st Lexington-ave Martin McDonough William Rood McDonough Ue Automobile Ned Kood Chatham Mutts Powers

Ni ni Central railroad report details bonds and control

The semicannual report to stockholders for the year ending June 30, 1908, highlights Illinois Central's ownership of all outstanding funded first mortgage bonds totaling 7,060,550.89 at 5 percent, part of an authorizer issue of 20,000,000 reserved for equipment. Improvements on the Indianapolis Southern line from Switz City to Indianapolis and grade reduction near Effingham are noted, with costs estimated at 107,6184. The report discusses control struggles between Stuyvesant Finch and Harriman interests, declares a high-dividend year with 12nd and W assemble dividends of 4 and 3 percent and a net income of 150 for the year ending June 20, 1869, plus a surplus of 413,131.

Niinaty Central Railroad Company Indianapolis Indianaposis Southern Railroad Iinols Central Railroad Company Consolidated Company Iinols Central Indianapols Southern Railway Switz City Swita City Ind Inboig Central Railroad Company Don Indianapolis | Southern Railroad Miinals Central Mitnois Central Fis

Injured Man Amputations After Train Collision in Greensburg

Edward Drake, 44, of Napoleon, struck by rear of a passenger train in Greensburg Indiana on Saturday night. He suffered severe injuries requiring amputation of both legs. He had been waiting to board the train for Indianapolis when struck. Drake was brought to Greensburg and operated on at the city hospital. his condition later reported as hopeful for recovery.

Edward Drake Greensburg Ind Vile Drake Indianapolis Mowwald Aoapital

Pioneer Woman Dead Amalia Steinuehler 7

Mrs Amalia Steinuehler wife of Casper H Steinuehler died at 2 am at her home 16 E New York St Born in Germany she married in 1856 to Casper N Steinuehler The couple celebrated their fiftieth anniversary Survived by husband six children four grandchildren one great great grandchild Funeral Tuesday 1 pm at daughter Mrs William Beck 2922 E Washington St Then to Evangelical Church in Cumberland for 2 pm services

Amalia Steinuehler Casper Hi. Steinuehler Fundy New York-st Germany Caoper N. Steinuehler Steinuehler William Beck E. Washington Evangelical Shured Cumberland

Bob Hinkley and the old school days mystery

A reminiscence recalls Bob Hinkley a restless student at a rural school. He outwitted chores and fought as a boxer and wrestler while missing lessons. After a stubborn algebra problem, his family moved away, leaving questions about his future path.

Bob Hinkley Benenbir Hs Jearning Bruce

Lamppost Switches Move Ahead in Fifth Ward

William D. Neukom, chairman of the city council committees on contracts, reports the committee refused a new gas street lighting contract and proposes 18 electric lights to replace 32 gas lamps in the Fifth ward. He and Preston C. Truster of the Board of Public Works surveyed the ward to target needed lights, while the Ninth ward suffers from failed gas lighting with little relief underway.

William d. Neukom Ity Council Indisnapolis Board of Public Works Newkom Neukom Neuker Preston C. ‘Truster Board of Public

Sheriff Saumier Returns From Private Trip

Buffalo New York sheriff Estward Saumier states he did not pursue Oscar A. Baker the tobacco trust agent charged with bribery. He claims Baker was not located and that Saumier only visited Hamilton Ontario briefly during a private errand and spoke to detectives who had no information on Baker.

Estward Saumier Buffalo N.Y Oscar A. Baker Tobacco Trust Indiana Hail O. A. Baker Hamilton Baker Unie

Labor Day Committee Plans Use of Surplus for Next Celebration

The report shows a neat sum in the treasury from the fair grounds celebration. The committee favors spending the surplus on a plot of ground for the next Labor Day celebration. The current committee cannot act and will present the matter to the incoming committee after May appointments.

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Woman Scalded Taking a Bath at Waldorf Astoria

Mrs. Geore H. Jenks wife of a Chicago physician suffered severe scalds in her Waldorf Astoria suite last night. She stepped into nearly boiling water after misjudging the tub temperature and fell, crying out and collapsing before her husband and doctors could aid her. She remained in serious condition today.

Otripon Adams Jenks

Big Hydraulic Scheme Aims to Harness White River

Special to The Sum Vincennes Oct. S Eugene Rush president and general manager of the White River Tytraune company proposes damming the White river at Derker Indiana ten miles below here to supply electricity for light heat and power to all cities within a radius of 100 miles. Rush, in Vincennes via Terre Haute, is involved in several Michigan electric plans and plans to return in about ten days to push work ahead for the winter and begin improvements next May.

Vincennes Lod Eugeny Rush White River

Rally Day at Edwin Ray M E Church Draws Crowd

Members of Edwin Ray M E church observed Rally Day on Sunday. A large congregation attended as a very interesting program unfolded and the celebration aimed to boost mission funds reaching a total of 10.

Edwin Ray M. E. Church

City clubs and church events delay and details

A jumble of postponed meetings and upcoming social activities across several groups. Postponements include Presidents Day events at the Ladies’ prieryary univen and a Plymouth Congregational church Ladies’ union meeting. Numerous entertainments, dinners, and rummage sales are noted with dates in October and early November, along with church sermons and a baptismal address.

J. J. Hills New Town Near Grays Bay Vision

James Hill plans to bully St James on Grays Bay near the Columbia River mouth. North Bank road from Pasea to Vancouver would extend to Grays Bay with an ocean port. St James would control connections and handle ocean business for Hill roads.

derippr-Mofine Prema Anuunciation Tacoma Wasa Oct James HILL St. Jamon Grays Bay Columbia River Fll North Bank Road Pasea Vancouver Netwari St. James Revera Ives Rouda

Despondent racer kills self after defeat at Vanderbilt event

In New York, William Slerck, grieving over a loss of the American car team at a Vanderbilt race, shot his father and sister before taking his own life in his room. He died instantly.

NerippneMelee Teem Association New York Cara William Slerck Fother Fils

Grand jury to probe Chief Metzger amid murder trial delays

The grand jury planned to begin assessing charges related to Chief Metzger after delays tied to the George Williams murder case. Prosecutors halted the Metzger inquiry to avoid burdening police while patrolman Farrington case proceeds, with Williams trial set for Wednesday and jurors to reassemble Friday for further Metzger questioning.

George Williams Taylor Theninger Williams Frits Metzger Desae Coc Anand Dary Dt ix

Raid on Negro Quarters Seizes Weapons After Police Killings

Plain clothes officers in two squads swept the city’s negro quarters after two policemen were killed. About 100 men were searched for weapons. fifty sabers reportedly found in the west and northwest. Five men arrested for carrying concealed weapons as raids targeted saloons for weapon deposits.

Fole Quigley Tylent Agch Uwe Vive Tegtoes Metager Inifenasave Ghiost Ame Meteger Wate

Ambulance Collision Injures City Workers in St Louis

A trolley car and an ambulance collided on the Fourteenth-street bridge last night in St Louis Mo. Dispensary physician Dr Edmond Tanke treated internal injuries. Ambulance driver Thomas Heety suffered a fractured skull a sprained hip and wounds and is in serious condition. Another ambulance driver was slightly injured.

ST. Louis Edmond Tanke Thomas Heety

Railroad Time Cards Cincinnati Day ton Ticket Office Item

Time card excerpt from Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railroad shows schedules and departure times from 45 Mitnole Street office with listed moments such as 6 38 pm 7 06 pm and 6 20 pm. The fragment references trains toward Indianapolis and Dayton with arrival and departure notes and times.

Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton Ofice Mitmole Devon Ane Inhanapote, A

Lynching of a Black man shocks town in Arkansas

A violent incident in Argenta Ark involves a Black man lynched at 19 o clock after masked assailants entered a building and abducted him by force. Authorities guard the streets as fear spreads with reports of others fleeing the town. The article references police actions and transport notices amid the upheaval.

Kerippa-MvRac Rene Ansceiation Argenta Ark Ort &H Mackhurn oneArn O'Ehock Dobn Daijdeau Dolleenuit Min Lindear Ron Siv Garer Colom Vharies Colum Blickburn

Applications for L License in Marion County 1855 notice

Notice to voters of Twelfth ward Center Township Indianapolis that an application will be made at the November term 1855 to the Heard of Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with a place to sell in a front room of a two story brick building at No Y Square 74 Palmer's subdivision in Indianapolis. Also lists railroad and streetcar notes and rental ad lines.

Center Township Marion County State of Palmer's Indianapolis Tomisnip Cab Root Hotive Jon Mutkelet MekKernan & Pierce Indianapolia Center Townamp Indiana Meikel Ar Joe Cohen

Voice of Dead Heard by Mourning Husband in Denver

Scrippes McRae Prean Association recounts a touching effort in Denver Colorado. Mere Edward J. Mungan and his wife, an oil operator's spouse, travel from Fortetta to seek health recovery. The wife records daily on a phonograph so that at death her voice may comfort her sorrowing husband.

Scrippes McRae Prean Association Denver Col Edward J. Mungan Fortetta Abs. Mungan

Burial for J C Murray in Bloomfield

J C Murray died Sunday at his home 323 North Alabama. He was 62 years old and suffered from tuberculosis. Survived by his widow and two sons, he was a member of the J C C F. Burial will be in Bloomfield on Wednesday.

Bloomfield J.C. Murray Alabama Murrey Murray Handlw

Teen basketball star Dodges a would be attacker

In Centerville North Carolina Oct, Misa Anne Dodge, a noted athlete, defended herself when approached by a man on a lonely road who demanded a kiss. She struck him with blows and knocked him down, then he fled. Dodge is recognized as a skilled basketball player.

Scrippa-Meflae Preps Association Centerville N. C Misa Anne Dodge Misa Dodge

Trains Run Fast Through Towns in Indiana Route List

A garbled OCR list describes trains leaving Indianapolis and serving Fort Wayne Marion Peru Peru Fortville Noblesville Anderson Muncie Tipran Oxford Middletown Alexandria Logansport Peru Fairmount Elwood Marion Union and other towns. It reads as routes through multiple Indiana locations with rapid service notes.

Fort Wayne Tring Marion Peru Agnasport Aueruan Muncie Indianapalle Fortville Pendleton Noblesville Cleeca Anderson Tipran Oxomo Middletown Alexand Logansport Por 4Grin Fairroount Elwood Theaboro Marlon Runiod Union Indianapolis Tee Dom Toledo Detroit Lima Great Sal Mackinac Buffalo Niagara

Indianapolis notices on train formation and office contact

Fragmentary rail and office notice from Indianapolis listing trains to Avon Danville and intermedia points. Mentions Jenna and a $3 amount, and a company office in the Terminal Building with telephone numbers and two Main Street ring lines.

Manete Bern Hourgersie Ft. Povinig Warrison Camypa Ota Indianapolis Wastuiln Avon Danville Jenna

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