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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1906
Page
9
A flood of eastern capital swamps San Francisco builders as rapid skyscraper development accelerates. Contractors report $50,000,000 in backing, a labor shortage, and a rush to start several tall structures within six months. Experts discuss fireproofing, foundations, and steel durability for these new towers.
Special to The Sun Des Moines Des Moines reports the Women's Relief corps resolved a question about women’s education by funding a female branch of the MAson City GA R Memorial College. The drive raised 2500 dollars from Mrs Fos and others, adding to the 25 dollars contributed by the rest. The result is a national institution with about 1000 students.
In Las Vegas New Mexico October 1 experts in irrigation discuss dry farming and its potential to convert arid acres across California Arizona New Mexico Utah Nevada Colorado and Old Mexico. Prof Aly Bayro credits H W Campbell for the method which preserves moisture by shallow deep plowing and soil packing. The approach shifts arid land from desert to wheat corn and vegetables, spurring rapid settlement and growth in farming districts.
A speaker laments inability to sing old songs due to a cold and failing heart and voice. The verse contrasts sweet tunes with personal tears as an old nurse’s remedy, Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, is referenced in a nostalgic, partially garbled note.
Scranton based report details George B. Schooley challenging a 4 million dollar will favoring Tate J. L. Crawford. Attorneys claim forged codicil and letter, and allege life insurance policies reversed for Schooley’s gain. Proceeding before Lackawanna Orphans Court as Crawford away from home.
Special to The Sem Seattle Wash Oct 21 Socialist groups nationwide watch a clash in Seattle over street free speech rights. Police raids sparked arrests with speakers charged for obstructing sidewalks. many participants face court costs. Prominent locals distance themselves while Socialist turnout grows, signaling wider legal fights and shifting public sentiment. Vincent Harper and others preach revolutionary change amid deteriorating conditions.
The younger society women favor green and black shepherd plaid and small check patterns this winter. Mire Jean Reid, daughter of the British ambassador, arrived in New York with a green and black plaid dress from London, making a stylish impression at the races.
An account from Maysville Kentucky details two juvenile murder cases. Chester Savage, 15, is accused of killing his cousin with a weapon after an apparent moral breakdown. Oscar Napier faces Iowa’s harsh sentence after a court verdict. The reports describe the youths’ confessions, trials, and the public horror at child criminals.
Special to news recounts Oscar Napier homicide scene in Kentucky mountains. A teen suspect, Frank Adam, faced trial as a young witness testified before a jury. The French boy accused of firing the fatal shot appeared shaken as the courtroom heard the events at the neighbor’s home and the loaded gun left by a relative. The trial featured emotional defense pleas for the boy’s mother and ended with the verdict and a grieving response from the child.
Special to The 5 Medicine Judge reports heavy rains in Kansas deserts halt the political tour of Senator Long as muddy roads disrupt travel. In Pittsburgh, Margaret Duty, a rich Irish girl, amasses wealth by stock trading and rejects marrying a poor clerk, aided by a Carnegie Steel president’s remarks and a new life in Turtle Creek.
In Knoxville, Oct. 1, Arthur Taly Lites, 30, and John Anderton McIntosh, 18, were both issued marriage licenses to wed Miss Ida Gemmer, 13, despite parental objections. The girl’s father learned of the plans after reporters noted the engagement cards and a supposed cave incident. McIntosh, accompanied by Miss Mismer, faced the father as Lites reportedly attempted to seize the bride. custody and a wedding were pending further word.
The report records an explosion at Rockport Iowa and notes ongoing railroad labor recruitment in the region. It mentions contractors on Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroads seeking eight more workers, with inducements including moving Hungarian laborers by coach. Also contains bowling league results from Retail, Imperial, and TAP leagues with several games won by Rams, Ayres, Elise-B, and others.
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