This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1906
Page
2
Police raided Baldwin and Biller at 204 State Lite building after a burglar alarm received via the District Telegraph wires shortly after 1 am. Mr Miller came, unlocked the door, and officers searched. nothing was taken and no one appeared to have entered. A large quantity of jewelry was kept in the office.
The board of directors will dedicate the Herron Art Institute on Nov. 20. The dedication spans three evenings: first, dedicatory ceremonies. second, a reception and view of the collection for art association members. third, galleries open to the public.
J. Bryan spoke in Wichita yesterday delivering six speeches. He claimed greater interest in aiding the political cause than in advancing his own candidacy. The event highlighted his focus on party notes and organizational groundwork.
A Muskogee man A. T. Brown paid fines at a Fort Worth police station to free prisoners for harvest duty. The offer sparked prompt acceptance, with two inmates released to work in the cotton fields as the plan gathered interest.
Mia John Parr, 2, was severely burned last night after two men accosted her along Ludlow Avenue. One man seized her about the waist and threw acid in her face, neck, and right hand before they fled. Parr cannot identify the assailants.
A young men's glee club is organized at Manual Training High School with 11 current members and many more applicants. Francis Bacon leads the movement with several last year's choristers likely to join. officers include President Bennett, Secretary Schortemler, Treasurer Ankenbreck, and Manager Francis Bacon.
City notices report a card party and multiple entertainments hosted by local groups including Capital City circle and Mra, a mothers group from Pekin Zouaves, plus a Bible lecture by Miss Bindett. Also covered are a postponed Meridian W C T U meeting, Epworth League reception for Pastor Campbell, and Ladies' Aid reception for Rev Jeffery. Frank Schmidt pleads guilty to theft of a micrometer. Harry Spence fined for horse and buggy theft. City hospital portico and kitchen plans gain Board of Health approval.
Caleb C. Denny spoke at the Northwestern Republican club on Twenty-eighth and Hader streets, reviewing Marion county governance under both parties. He traced a decade of Democratic rule prior to 185, urged voters to judge the county on results, and claimed no tax increases while highlighting improvements and the cost of maintaining public institutions.
Vaudeville pair Mabel Barrison and Joseph Howard wed in Hammond Indiana after a Chicago divorce becomes final. They later return to Chicago and are arrested for speeding, paying fines. Indianapolis hotel drama preceded the union, with William Gaston involved in a public quarrel before Barrison and Howard head to Cincinnati.
A gas explosion at a South Chicago plant of the Illinois Press company early today killed Ailo Levies and another sailor, injured 38 others, and caused extensive damage to a farpade structure with slag shedding debris. Investigators probe cause as workers receive medical aid and crews clear the scene.
A violent confrontation occurred Tuesday morning when Horsey Morgan, described as a negro, resisted Officer Deiner on Llinatsat near Oblast. Morgan swung wildly, knocked down four Ames, and drew pearls in the melee before officers from Co. EL Louk and others finally subdued him after a several minute chase. He appeared under the influence of Aquar e.
M D Butler resigns after thirty plus years as manager of Western Union Telegraph in Indianapolis. The firm tried to assign the AT branch duties to him, but he declined, having begun with the company as an operator at Madison in 1868.
A Purdue experiment station program and Lake Erie Western Railway plan a five day road tour starting Ambla November 13. Stops include Tipton Laporte Jaiporte Indianapolis Muncie Connersville Rushville and Fort Wayne. Attending are G J Christie Wianezo Fisher Jamin Yavin D F Marsh and Oliver Kline.
Pamphlets of 172 pages explaining state election and voting machine use are compiled by Marian County election commissioners Merrill E Moore and Willsom W Spencer under the Board of Election Commissioners. They are being distributed by the Democratic and Republican committees to instruct voters.
Special to The Bum reports Thomas W Lawson telling a prominent Democratic official that Hearst would win in New York barring a miracle. The item notes Lawton endorses pushing a man who misbehaves on municipal ownership and criticizes governance style.
In Richmond Indiana on October 19 the Protestant churches join in a city revival effort led by Dr John H Elliott of New York Twenty evangelists will assist in the work Aim to awaken faith and renew congregations across the city
A vintage style ad extols sunshine and a cheerful demeanor as paths to success. It pitches Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a quick fix for stomach ills, claiming better digestion boosts mood, vitality, confidence, and even income. The copy touts a 30 cent package and urges practical daily use.
In Evanston Illinois a council meeting heard a letter from Rev KH Zimmerman requesting the extermination of gray squirrels. The missive accuses the rodents of damaging lawns tearing up yards entering homes and raiding stores and destroying birds.
Time card excerpt shows departures and arrivals among Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton routes. Mentions Indianapolis and Springfield schedules with various departure times in a historical rail timetable snapshot.
Fragmented OCR shows a dated timetable listing multiple routes and stops including Winona, Elkhart, Teleda, Bellet, Lyan, Morrie, Ft, Ethiet, Benton, and Daville. The lines patchwork suggests a regional rail schedule with morning and afternoon departures and several named towns.
Fragmented timetable notes routes from Indianapolis to Greenfield, Crawfordsville, Lafayette, Mooresville, Avon, and surrounding towns. Entries mention train times from early morning to night, connections at Lafayette and Lebanon, and phone or office contacts for information.
Indianapolis to Southport Greenwood Whiteland Franklin Amity Edinburg Taylorsville and Columbus routes with first car at 10 am and hourly until 8:10 pm. Through trains at 10:10 and 11:18 pm, plus 2:00 and 11:40 pm to primary and intermediate points. Express service via Ohio and Delaware to Virginville Avenue from viaduct north end, with departures near the hour.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.