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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1906

Page

2

Accused Doctor Seeks Divorce Amid Poisoning Case

Tom Rive New Jersey October 2 A prosecutor and medical experts debate whether Mrs Brouwer died of strychnine poisoning while Dr Frank Brouwer stands trial for murder. Testimony claims incompatibility led to divorce talks four years ago and that Dr Brouwer discussed divorce during his wife’s illness.

Serigpe-McRae Press Association Toms River N. J Brown W. T. Washington Mia Brouwer Frank Brouwer Brouwer Ertala Wer Elizabeth Hyer Ia Ontela Tempec Miss Hyer Goctor Adrn Slater Dr. Brouwer

Man fatally struck by locomotive near Peru Indiana

Special to The Sam reports Fred Bolle killed when he fell onto tracks just ahead of a locomotive in Peru Indiana. Police and investigators review the incident as a probable suicide attempt or accident at the railway yard.

Peru Ind Fred Bolle

Governor easing O Rourke prison term after child's plea

Albany Oct 12 Gov Higgins signed papers reducing John H O Rourke of New York City from eight to four years for burning a stable. The commutation followed a plea from Jennie a 12 year old daughter whose letter described a harsh home life and pleaded for her father's return to care for six younger siblings. The girl noted his kindness and asked the governor to let him come home.

O'Rourke Gov. Higgins Jennie Eighth-ave Pape Sing Greenridge Staten Island Rapa Tam

May Be A Clue In The Papers In Ayres Case

Coroner Bass plans to resume the investigation into the mysterious death of Mrs Laura Ayres in Shelbyville today. Prosecutor Bassett will assist, papers from Mrs Ayres and her aunt Mrs Dixon may be opened in court to shed light on the case before a verdict is reached. Charles J Ayres remains in town assisting with efforts related to the inquiry.

Shelbyville Init Laura Ayres Bassett Bass Ayres Mra. Ayres Dixon Als Fay Teen Charlies J. Ayres N. Hare Ptisanaty

Indiana Knights supreme meet draws regional reps

City residents Union and Hunt and others travel to New Orleans as supreme representatives of Indiana Knights of Pythias. Patrolman Frank Scott injured after hack procession crash on Capitol Avenue, taken to hospital. Community notices report W C T A meeting at 154 Columbia, Young Women Missionary Society at Miss Elizabeth Claypool’s, and Friday noon Bible class at the Y M C A. Painter Frank Charter revived after collapse at West Street works. Marion club hosts candidate reception at 3 0 XX Penn Ave. Dick Ford fined for neglect of minor children. Columbia club plans to hear Robert S. Taylor of Fort Wayne. Jury awards damages to Joseph Agrees in varnishing dept injury case at Emrich Furniture.

Union Hunt Dona McCardie Merril E. Wilton Ito Kelh Evanaville James Hatfield Huntington New Or Indiana Knights of Pything Hig Supreme Judge Frank Scot Capitolave Scott Northwesternave W. C T. A Brown Columbia Ave Second Presbyterian Church Elizabeth Claypool Young Man's Christian Association Frank Charter West St W. Washingtons Ut Nospital W. A. Begardus Morrion Club Uon Pennaylyas Dick Ford Whallon Jo Heo Columbia Club Robert S. Taylor Fort Wayne Lam Amy Joseph Emrich Furniture Company

Railroad Men to Assemble For Open Meeting Sunday

A large gathering of railway worker organizations plans an open meeting at 133 N. Delaywnrest on Sunday. National officers from the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and other unions will speak on labor issues and the role of workers in national affairs. The event aims to inform and awaken organized labor about its part in country’s affairs, though no political agenda will be pushed.

Brotherhood of Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Motherhood Ruphersa Order of Railway

Hope for a gas revival committee proposal in Indianapolis

The Commercial club forms a three member committee including Mayor Bouk Waller Joseph C Schaf and George Kt Sullivan to study gas supply in the Winds Held area and assess feasibility and pricing for piping gas to Indianapolis. Committees from Board of Trade Merchants’ Association and Manufacturers’ Association to be named later.

The Commercial Club Boukwaller Joseph C. Schaf George Kt. Sullivan Board of Trade Merchants’ Association Manufacturers’ Association Indianapolis

Idle Threats and Town News From Sequachee Editorial

A Sequachee Tennessee editorial laments idle threats and urges focus on town news rather than troublesome pseudo sales. The writer criticizes sensational columns and calls for calmer reporting while urging readers to keep news matter clear and constructive.

Free Riverside golf link proves a failure says park officials

J Clyde Power reports the Riverside free golf links drew minimal use while the paid course at Cre Iinks attracted more players. Board members note city costs per user and low attendance, with Power urging elimination of the free links next year as maintenance funds remain limited.

Riverside Fox Power Board of Public Parka Nave Crites Riverside Park J. Clyde Power Indianapoli Unka Col M. A. Downing Chariea 'E. CoMn Tren Coures United States Mt. Power Free Coutas Coffin van Ip

Lone officer battles thugs in Toledo gunfight

In East Toledo at Main and Frorists early today a lone officer and two policemen confronted three robbers. Officer Shlagheck was fatally shot. one thug was killed and another wounded. The third thug, known as Blackie, escaped as officers pursued him. Officer Myers fractured and another officer Deaumont saved a suspect with a club. Dr Donnelly extracted ten bullets from Shlagheck while one remained unrecovered.

Scrippe-McRae Prens Association Toledo Ort Main and Frorists East Joseyin Shtagheck Blackie Ghrist Peterson Neil Byers Follo Istackie P.M. Carnell Nnearly Shlugheck Peter Deauntier Officer Shlagheek Desunne Bla Wespon Fis Aret Chat Myers Deauane Peterson Quite Shing- Heck Withlin River Road Facer Nun Walter Donnelly

Fire at Wert Building Threatened Jewelry Store

Fire investigators probed an incendiary attack at 4 E Washington Street threatening Horace Comstock Jewelry and Miss M L B Phelan hairdresser. Rags soaked in kerosene and towels with matches and candles ignited to burn the storefront roof and basement, but alarmed clerks alerted firefighters.

Wert Washington Horace Comstock Mlb Phelan Anna Toomey Mises Phelan Miny Thelan Miss Toomey

How to Scratch A Civic Lesson at Shortridge High

Students from Shortridge High school civics classes gathered at the Democratic county central committee to learn about voting. The scene showed the voting machine in use as young women and men absorbed the process and planned to instruct others on ballot patterns at home. Milas Laure Donnan led the class.

Shortridge High School Democratic County Central Committee Milas Laure Donnan Atujente

Your Face Into Dollars Quick Cheer and Digestion Aid

A breezy promotional piece extols sunshine and a cheerful outlook as keys to success. It touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a miracle cure for indigestion and related ills, claiming rapid relief and broader benefits to mood and ambition.

Stuast Stuart

Firecracker Plot In Hair Salon Basement Investigation Underway

Police theorize a deliberate fire set to resemble an electrical origin at a Broad Ripple area basement. Candles, towels, and 25 crates of matches were placed near gasoline soaked lints, with witnesses like Miss Phelan and Mrs. Phelan describing movements. Arson may involve a planning sequence and an arrest could follow as detectives inspect rearranged barrels and a burned ladder.

Emowe Ang Wil Parta Miss Phelan Phelan Elmer Stokes Wille Jon Stokes Say

Funeral of Aged Citizen Daniel Lang 3 Years Old

The funeral of Daniel Lang aged three was held Friday morning at nine o'clock from the residence of Mrs. George Brice at 123 Woodlawn Ave. Lang, born in Hamilton Bootland, came to this country with his wife at age three. He had suffered nine months from paralysis, dying at the home of Rev. Herman Andt on West Vermont Street. Rev. Andt conducted the service. Lang was father of John Lang, former chief of patrol of Indianapolis.

Daniel Lang George Brice Woodlawn Ave Tats Hamilton Bootland Lang Herman Herman Andt Vermont St Andt John Lang Patiea Indianapolis

Triplets Arrive at Williams Home Named for Roosevelt Family

Washington reports three newborns at the home of Joseph F. Williams on October 12. The infants were promptly named after the Roosevelt family, with Theodore Roosevelt as one of the names.

Washington Joseph F. Williams Roonevelt Theodore Roosevelt Wildesd

Global and U S News Snapshot Across Cities

A scrambled wire of brief items reports cotton losses in Georgia a labor strike among cement workers at Alm Plantarion and several crime and political notes. Notable entries include an Harvard appointment of Katherine Lovett and a Connecticut ship deserter in Pittsburgh. The list also mentions a cornucopia of international tensions and a Cornell professor facing family scandal.

Divorce action seeks administrator for Viola Culver estate

In Chicago, 12th District, Seripyn-Mediae Pre Association plaintiff files suit against Grace Gulver Tergart, former wife of Elmore Thegart, asking court to appoint an administrator for the estate of Viola E. Culver, who died in 190. The case names Neillée Culver Shields as defendant and involves Mre Taggart as co plaintiff.

Mre Taggart Seripyn-Media¢ Pree Association Chicago Grace Gulver- Tergart Bmej Elmore FP. Thegart United States Viola E. Culver Neillé Culver Shields

Explosion Claims Five in Griffithville Boiler Blast

In Griffithville Arkansas on October 1 a boiler explosion at Harvey McFarland’s swill mill killed five men and fatally injured one. The victims named include William Mason George Mutherrin Quan Maxorcil Harvey McFarland and John McFarland. Robert White received fatal injuries. The plant valued at 32000 was uninsured.

Sotinpa-MeHer Prenn Association Griffithville Ark Harvey

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