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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1906
Page
3
In Vladivostok Oct 22 a steamer Wassargia sank after striking a mine, many aboard perished or were injured. A rescue party saved only one aboard as a heavy explosion sent the vessel to the bottom amid scattered wreckage and floating debris.
The Board of Public Works received bids Monday for the erection of a subdivision to City Hospital. William P. Juyceinus Co offered 53.90, Brandt Brothers 1960, Bedford Stone and Construction 5.74, J C Pierson & Bon 4.90, John A. Schumacher Co 50.40, Westlake Construction Co 56580. Bids referred to Building Inspector Thomas A Winterrowd for examination.
John P. Bympax, a colored man from Newark, says Symphax leads a negro organization appealing to President Roosevelt for better treatment. He charges white Republicans in the south and carpenters’ politicians with being the race’s worst enemies and claims the aim of Republican groups is federal patronage for a few white men and negro agitators.
Lew W. Cooper, president of the Board of Public Befely, said the board would not decide in the case of John Cousin, the colored patrolman charged with cowardice and neglect of duty, before next Wednesday. Rumors of a decision were denied, and doubt remained whether the board would discharge the patrolman after the shooting of Patticord and Russell by George Williams and Jesse Coa. Mrs. Ella W. Peattie, at the Illinois federation, condemned peptonized food for children and criticized peptonized literature, calling the idea absurd that stories of sin and sorrow should be kept from them.
Secretary Shaw weighs reducing paper currency size after new Philippine notes prompt review. Bills would shrink from four by two and a half inches to smaller dimensions, easing handling and pocket storage versus the longer standard dollars.
City birth notices list Paul and Marie Hulaman on E St Jos, a boy. Minuie Stark on N Cap ital, a boy. Herbert and Ruby Nicholson on E Nineveh, a girl. multiple other couples with addresses and newborns. Death notices include Salty Hubbert tuberculosis case. James W Buetavin pneumonia. Jane Worth pneumonia. various ages and locations. numerous obituaries and public notices.
Reported at the Sunday police station a wandering mute, likely insane, attempted self harm in a cell before being confined. Authorities consider confinement at Julietta Hospital for the Insane. Meanwhile the annual Pure Food Show expands with 26 booths and daily baby contests. Voting for prizes uses ballots pinned to babies’ dresses. Mothers face distance limits from ballot boxes.
Denver Colo Oct 2 The fiercest blizzard of the season swept the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains with snow falling for 24 hours across Colorado Wyoming Utah and New Mexico Railroad blocks and fears rise for sheep and cattle ranch areas as the storm threatens endured suffering.
Following the failure of the House of MacFayden Co. Saturday afternoon P MacFayden head of the firm committed suicide by throwing himself before a train in a tunnel. The body was identified today.
A Lake Shore fireman was killed and Engineer John E. Moreban badly scalded when a crested engine crown sheet blew out at Booth Bend Indiana this morning. Victim identified as Victor Trutveaux.
In Evansaville on October 12 Marm May Brenner, wife of a hut year and mother of hobs, killed herself by taking corrosive sublimete. Police report a self inflicted death with unclear circumstances.
Alpha Simona was thrown from a horse in Upland Indiana and died after the incident. White, a large trader on the county farm of Benjamin Puckett, was fatally injured. The report notes a change of ownership or responsibility in connection with the event.
Several storm battered steamers reach New Orleans from the hurricane district led by Homer Glenarm Head and Anililian reporting safe passage. No damage reported though conditions were severe as ships entered the port.
Fort Worth Texas October 2 A severe blizzard crowds the Texas panhandle with sleet and snow. Amarillo reports ice over ranges and a sharp drop in temperature. Loss of cattle feared amid sudden weather shift.
The annual Marion County Sunday School association convention began at Roberts Park ME church and runs Monday and Tuesday with ministers and workers from across the state. A men’s mass meeting was addressed by Rev. W. G. Cimpinger in Dayton.
In Russia today the economy is failing with about one million unemployed and famine spreading nationwide. The Red Lions Society reported all funds advanced for famine relief have been spent, leaving Moscow and other cities penniless as they announce no further relief funds.
Secretary Taft, after a conference with the press today, said he expected to speak in Ohio next week with stops at Lancaster on Monday and Cleveland on Tuesday. He planned a Baltimore address Saturday evening and likely would speak in Speaker Cannon's district in Illinois on Friday.
Members of the National Underwriters Association arrive in St. Louis to lay plans for the convention opening Tuesday. An executive committee meeting is held this afternoon as the association continues its expansion efforts and strengthens its international connections.
A baby born near New York weighed 7 pounds at birth with the father listed as Fippes near New York and the mother Mrs Isaac Lazareky. The article notes previous weights of siblings ending with a tenth, a second, and a fourth pound milestone.
On counsel by Joseph Hogue superintendent of a treaty the Board of Public Works returned to place a water fountain at Michigan and Blake. Hogue pointed out to the Board that a water fountain was not at the location.
Washington reports Secretary Shaw, visiting western campaign states, notes smaller audiences and a calm electorate. He doubts a clear Republican swing, citing contentment as a factor. He left for New York after a midnight train, planning to speak at New Rochelle and then traverse Iowa to end the tour.
Far Rockaway report notes Mrs. Sage donated $1000 to support the Lawrences 3rd Baptist Church as it proceeds to raise a $12,000 new building. The gift appears in yesterday's special dispatch from Sus City.
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