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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1906

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Dragnet 15 Set for L Leopold in Murder Case

Chicago dispatch reports Leonard Leopold, accused of aiding Howard Nichols in the murder of actress Margaret Leslie, sought Nebraska via circuitous routes to evade capture. Deputy Coroner John Curiminga suspended for inquest errors. investigation continues.

Chicago Neraska Leonard Leopold Howard Nicholas Margaret Sealle Indianapolis Leopold Nebraska Bureau John Curiminga Murtsad George Peatnall Hoffman Staverdiet Elven Pearsail

Local Meetings of Two Parties in Marion County

The Marion county Democratic committee announces Friday night sessions at multiple venues with candidates and judges including Wrank Baker in Virginia Avenue and John W. Holtzman at Valley Mills. Acton hosts Judge Gavin and McCullough. The Republican schedule lists Ray's hall and Clermont with candidates and Congressman Sense Overstrest. Crofts near Shelby features C. Windle and county contenders. A letter from Joseph T. Fanning notes an arrival from New York or the first remain.

Marion County Democratic Committee Wrank Baker Virginia-ave Valley Mills John W. Holtzman Little's Hall Eastern-ave Washington St Henry Warrum Acton Frank E Gavin J. E. McCullough Republican County Committee Ray's Hall Chicago-st Northwestern Daniel L. Brown Rov. Merton Clermont Sense Overstrest William Boston Croftst Bhelby Windle Marion County Joseph T. Fanning

Bryan Campaign Dips as Bryan Visit Fails to Rally Voters

The piece argues Bryan’s stop did not spark lasting enthusiasm in Indiana. It notes Republicans gain momentum, counties like Allen shifting to GOP, and that Bryan’s statewide impact remains weak. Analysts doubt a surge for 1908, citing firm Republican margins and local county dynamics.

Two Bodies Found in Chamber of Commerce Ruins

In Kansas City Missouri a mother Mrs Ed Winslow and her daughter May Winslow were discovered amid debris in the Chamber of Commerce building, raising the death toll to six. The scene followed the collapse that trapped victims beneath wreckage.

Striipe-HeRee Presse Associaties Kansas City Kas Ed Winslow i May Winslow Chamber of Commerce

Hammond Packing Suspect Fined $10,000 by Court

The Hammond Packing company faced a $10,000 fine after a trial against the Chicago firms for alleged violations of the Arkansas anti-trust law. Judge Winnfield denied a motion to strike records, and the company’s refusal to testify before Commissioner Moore was cited. An appeal was filed with the supreme court. Also noted are items on shotguns and rifles and unrelated local advertisements.

Nee Area Little Tnock Atk Vicury Yeaterday Chicago Packing Companies

Condition of City Water Declares Public Supply Up to Date

October 78 1906 report from the Department of Public Health and Charities shows the daily water analysis by the chemist and bacteriologist confirms the public supply is up to date. City Sanitarian Eugene Ruehler signs the notice.

Department of Public Health and Charities Eugene Ruehler City Sanitarian

South Appealing for Working Men's Rail Labor Issue

Special correspondence from Atlanta reports labor famine hampering southern railroads and new lines. Cotton fields show extreme labor scarcity with only a small number of pickers amid vast needs. Atlanta 1910 exposition abandoned due to inability to secure workers and rising contractor demand. Rail systems nationwide strained as coal regions expand without proportional labor, delaying development and new operations.

Rauvtingre Atlanta Georala Alahara Atelanta Uimoat Ukewiko Ratironda Kentucky Virginia Tenneaves Thia Ominam Initil

City warns of typhoid risk from water supply report

City Senitarian Eugene Buehler notes recent typhoid cases to the Board of Public Health and urges boil-water caution. Dr Wichler and chemist Fred W Clarke detail daily testing of fountain water across several streets, explaining bacterial growth in gelatine cultures and the significance of chlorine levels and turbidity in assessing safety.

Ciy Eugene Buehler Board of Pubic Health Wichler Indianapolis Water Ruehler In- Mana-ase North-st Massachusetts- Ave Michigan-at Emet Pit Ington-ats Virginia-ave South-at Delaware South-sts Weet Washington-sts Fred W Clarke Fred W Clarke, the City Chemest Bace Inrfologist Bemplea

Auto Crash Injures Boy in College Ave Collision

Elmer Goff, a young boy riding a bicycle, was struck by a car at College Avenue and Thirteenth Street Thursday around 8 PM. The auto rolled over his leg, then reversed to drive over him a second time. The driver fled the scene, and the car owner identified by the license number belonged to National Vehicle Works. no one at the firm could provide details.

Elmer Gof Ismid Young Gott Goffaut Ind Tecumaehave National Vehicle Works

Three Ice Trust Men Must Serve Terms

Pending Supreme Court appeal, three men face workhouse terms after a 19th century circuit court ruling. Judgments by Judge Hayres Parker and Sullivan were reviewed. records at Toledo examined by KoA Neard B C Lemme and Joseph Miller. The court imposed fines and months of confinement awaiting appeal.

ICE Trust Scrippxstettae Prean Association Toledo Tircult Hayres Parker and Sullivan Delhi Valentine Jinige Kinane Neard Lemme Joseph Miller Rex Kinddy Lee Wee Rive Waprame Pendle Ajpead

Plumbers protest red tape on street connections

The Master Plumbers petition the Board of Works complaining of excessive bonds and permit requirements. They challenge the need for permits from the Tubolnapolla Traction and Terminal Company, and the issue was referred to City Engineer Kincer Itlalne Mier for investigation.

I Fetter Jub the Works Pete Tudlan-apolla ‘Traction and Terminal Company City Ene Kincer Itlalne Mier Investigaton

Woman Sets Fire After Candle Ignites Clothing At Kern Home

A young woman, angered by a missing gold ring, lit a candle in a second floor closet at George Kern’s home on Chestmuteats. The candle ignited a dress skirt and spread rapidly, badly damaging the dwelling before the fire was controlled. The blaze began Friday morning and caused extensive charring of the interior.

George Kern

Rinks Mayor Bockwalter Ties Name to Skating Rink Ordinance

Isolate the Rinks mayor Charles A. Bockwalter attached his name on Friday to the ordinance recently passed by the city council. The measure allows a skating rink to be erected within 100 feet of a residence or on the same block as a church or school.

Charles A. Bockwalter Chy Council

Husband and wife seized after failed drowning attempt

Clarence Jerse, a horse trader, attempted to drown himself with his wife in Pleasant Run on Thursday. Police arrived as he grappled with the situation, threats were made, a fight ensued, and a crowd gathered. Both were arrested on charges of assault and battery and disturbing the peace.

Clarence Jerse Pleasant Run Mra Reene Micy Clemen Ameden Burris

Bank Robbery Ends in Explosion and Loot in Odin

A bank near Odin was blown open with dynamite early morning. Robbers escaped with about $5,000 after blowing the vault while a crowd fired at them. Local patrols and witnesses exchanged gunfire. several people injured, robbers fled west into the night.

Ferippe-Michae Creas Odin Técape Boeing Tanuix More Southwestern Railroad Gap Rennes Synamie Howard A. Parks Tie Rothers Parks

Leeman Dying After Street Assault Near North Street

Abner Leeman a mechanical draughtsman at Pope Waverly Motor Car company lies near death at City hospital after an assault on a sidewalk last Thursday night. A young woman found him unconscious by a tree, then he was taken to Hubert Navin's drug store. He suffered facial injuries and a fractured skull base. Police report several plant workers from Wines and North streets were targets in similar attacks. A reward of 1000 dollars is offered for the arrest of the assailant.

Abner Leeman Tlinots-Rt Noeth City Hospital 1 Leeman Hubert Navin Pope Waverly Motor Car Company Wines North-sts

Usual ballots in reserve for state election

Ballots have been printed and counted with supplies limited to five counties. County clerks meet at the state house to obtain election supplies. Some counties using voting machines may have changed their stance on regular ballots. Ballots on hand will be used in case of machine accidents. Great drawing in coats at Tink's tomorrow. See Brues Your upholstering and refinishing you, tested.

William Jennings Bryan State Committee Mr. Bryan Capt. Hobson Hary Bryan Ohio Line Fort Wayne Lenge States House Harry Slougn Oxye Be

Not So Wealthy As Represented In Tax Petition

The Wentermnion Telegraph Conae) seeks permission to file an amended petition against J Frank Hanty and others in the State Round of Tax commissioners and against Ware fen Bigler an auditor. It contends the Western Union lines, mostly iron wire and deteriorated, are overvalued in property taxation compared with the Petal Telegraph and Cable company. The Petal lines, with copper wire, earn more business. Western Union lines cost 413 per mile vs 80 per mile for Petal.

Wentermnion Telegraph Conae United States Court Permlasion J. Frank Hanty Ered Bs Bima Warren Bixler John C. Whigate Parks G. Martin Ware Fen Bigler Western Union Petal Telegraph and Cable Company Unes Western Union Telegraph Eustat Company Western Union Telrataph Company

Painter Commits Suicide After Quarrel With Wife

Charles B. Moore, 60, a painter, despondent after a quarrel with his wife, shot himself Friday afternoon. He was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Police reported he lived at Mize Lraperat and had previously visited 23 WW before the incident.

Charles B. Moore Mourne Atwellens Oman Ciel Bieboty Monre Hye Mize Lraperat

Fire damages two homes in early Friday blaze

Two porch or yard fires damaged dwellings on S30 Cont Ave near Charles Jerlley and M3 Muskingum St, with losses estimated at unknown amounts. Police report an ordinance violation tied to arson risk but no further details on suspects or enforcement provided.

Charles Jerlley Frank Brown Muskingum St

Bank Robbery Reported in Bedalia Area

Local officials were notified of a bank robbery in Jamesstown last night. The bank reportedly was wrecked and about 2000 dollars stolen in Missouri.

Missouri Scrippr-Metine Prees Ansoct Bedalia Jamesstown

Voting machines placed in Marion county precincts

The article reports early setup of voting machines in Marion county precincts including 712 N. Marcia t and the fourth precinct of the Sixth ward. It notes Republican efforts to ensure equal access to machines, but cites incidents of alleged discrimination against Democrats. The Democratic committee urges reporting any favoritism to W. W. Spencer and Chairman James Ruckelshaus.

Tle EL Marriatt N. Marciatat MW. Vermentat Theodorr P. Davis Marion County Democratic Committee Republican County Committee Davis W. W. Spencer Board of Massion County Election Commissioners Jamn Ruckelshaue

Indiana Woman Is Shot. Husband Arrested After Tragedy

Special to The Sentinel Goshen Indiana October tragedy ends with Low Fuller farmer and hotel buyer shot in bed around 2 am. Police cite burglar theory mixed with suspicious details leading to husband Fuller’s arrest after witnesses describe shots and a broken window. The case includes loss of money and gear, with mother-in-law and neighbors providing conflicting accounts.

Goshen Ind Mrr Low Fuller Puller Wolf Tn Hip Bhats- Hen Fuller Pullar Corres

Suspect Jeane Coe Arrested After Indianapolis Shooting

Bedford, October 24. Police say a suspect believed to be Jeane Coe, a Negro, was arrested here after a shooting in Indianapolis. Details are sparse but the arrest is reported as connected to the case.

Bedford Tna Jeane Coe Negra Indianapolis Walleeman Qernoon

Fixed prices on products set by equity society

The American Society of Equity elected officers including President A Berit and Secretary J Wea Tubbs. It adopted a uniform price scaler with Wheat at 1 and Corn 45 cents until June 12, then 50 cents from January to April, cotton based on New York, hogs 8.50, hay 14, and other items varying by delivery location from Chicago.

ST. Louis American Society of Equity A. Berit Indianapodla Wiser J. B. Whiting Interlaken Ne. Y J. Wea Tubbs Indiannos Vic Jay Steele Indianapolis Jane Shi Society New York Chicago

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