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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1906
Page
2
George Young, a farmer, died last night from injuries in a saloon brawl in Hobart. The fight involved Duffy De France and others, with speculation over the cause and details of the confrontation amid the incident at Hamm’s establishment.
Mrs. P Barry of Vincennes Indiana visiting Chicago was struck and killed by a St Paul passenger train late last night. The accident occurred near the railroad crossing as the woman attempted to cross the tracks. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
Minneapolis reports a educational board adopting simplified spelling. Robbers loot a rail station safe in Huntsville, $200 seized. Felker in Newburyport confesses embezzling $86,000. Cleveland returns home after summer on a farm. Fire on a city truck in Chicago. two killed, one fatally hurt. Hotels face ordinance for safety devices as deadly jet concerns rise. Charles Zenda farmhouse burns in Steubenville. Christopher Zonda, bedridden, dies with grandchildren present.
At the annual church meeting, the First Baptist congregation discussed raising subscriptions totaling about 0,000 to fund the new building and furnishings. Pastor Rev. Frederick Hy Taylor led the session, aiming to dedicate the completed church debt free in about five weeks amid a large crowd.
In Shelbyville on October 9 coroner Bassett prepares an inquest into the death of Mrs Laura Ayres found shot in bed. Prosecutor Bassett will examine rumors of murder while Ayres claims she planned divorce and warned him he would kill her. Aunt Sue Dixon gave startling testimony about threats and details of the scene amid questions of suicide versus murder.
A kidnapped boy, missing since September 23, was found and returned to his parents in New York. The child wandered with his assailants who demanded $5,000 and threatened death if payment failed. The boy, who could not identify his captors, had stayed with the kidnappers until he was discovered by Ernest O’Connor near Brooklyn.
An advertising gathering was held in St Louis attracting attendees with varied industry roles. Notable participants included Serimma Nielthe and Mrras Aswelaisen. The event showcased new market ideas and networking opportunities for professionals in Missouri.
The Indiana Rail Toll Commission reopened the Vandalia freight rate case after Schnall & Co of Indianapolis sought relief. The commission cut rates by 1 3 percent, while Schnull & Co claimed charges were unjust. The Vandalia Railway asked for a second hearing, and the commission granted the request, resuming the inquiry at the statehouse.
A female member of a Second Ward church sues to gain control of the colored congregation and accuses pastor Charley B. Johnyun of immoral conduct. The case seeks legal remedy in circuit court.
Robert Carter shouted at the telephone that he had killed a burglar after firing at his reflection in a large home mirror. Police arrived, questioned him, and found he had shot through the mirror rather than at a real intruder.
Princeton Indiana October 3 Thomas Adking while twisting a wire around his leg severed an artery. He crawled into his buggy and lashed his horse to a breakneck pace toward town. He collapsed before the doctor’s door and was carried inside in a faint condition. The doctor holds faint hope for his recovery.
A woman named Metsinger fell to the pavement Tuesday morning near Engiteh Want Len MUl company 8 store opposite the Traction Terminal. She was assisted into a drug store where onlookers could not fully explain the incident. She appeared intoxicated and complained of a cold, a wound behind the head, and a bleeding right ear before leaving unaided.
A clash yesterday near Sey_duckinghale Quebec between striking mill workers and provincial police at Maclaren's sawmills left two dead and two injured. Authorities say drastic measures subdued the riot and no further trouble is expected.
J. J. Redmond, a machinist born in Louisville Ky, swallowed carbolic acid and died on a sidewalk near Court and Mis Mourtain. A post mortem will determine the drug type. Authorities seek Redmond’s friends or kin. He was about 42 years old.
"Barty" McCue, ex featherweight champion and saloon proprietor, is nominated by the Democrats of the Sixteenth assembly district to represent the district in the New York Assembly. He has not yet accepted but plans to push for better local conditions if elected.
Snow falls late as the Washington area reports fog and rain delaying observers. A ship near Concord notes a white cap on the distant ocean while prices at Hink's drop this week.
Time table notes Odessa garbled lines show Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton connections. Details include arrival and departure times between Indianapolis, Detroit, and Dayton with multiple express and local segments. Some portions unreadable but indicate schedule structure and contact via telephone.
Gov J Frank Henly accepted the resignation of David Kent from the State Pharmacy Board. Kent, from Hvanaville, had been under indictment for offering exam questions to a pharmacist applicant. No vacancies remain and the governor may wait until after the election to appoint replacements.
A late 19th or early 20th century ad touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for headache nervousness dizziness indigestion neuralgia and other pains. Claims relief without injury and promises money back if not satisfied. Includes testimonial from a laundry worker and notes a 3 dose package with price not fully clear.
Rail services report rapid through trains routing to Fort Wayne Logansport Anderson Peru and Fort Worth area cities with multiple departures and connections. Details show varied schedules and routing via Indianapolis Tipton and Wayne with links to Mackinac Buffalo and other destinations.
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