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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1906
Page
3
Jane E. Wesby files habeas corpus in circuit court against the Board of Children's Guardian seeking possession of her child Jane Wesby. The child reportedly left her custody one week ago and is being kept at the community home without legal right.
Indianapolis coal company announces major enlargement of its north yard at Twenty Third Street and Corners. Two parcels north of the current yard have been purchased to add space for 19 or 12 extra cars, creating the largest winged yard in the city with a storage capacity of 160 000 tons.
Sept 1 in Bremen. notable visitors include Mr. and Mrs. BH Mawkss, Hurley and Walker, Laura Waldo, Bertha Hayes, Mrs Titus, G. Olayer, Miss Sell, J. D. Camberton, Miss Ribh hon, Miss Weed, Mrs Kahn of Soulinapollis, Kennedy, Terry, Neely Rowlett, Lackey, Rosa, Honemeter, Armour, Killman, Beach and Patterson among others from Lafayette, Muncie, New Albany, and nearby towns.
Special to The Sun. In Richmond on September 1 four aged Medearis siblings from Greeds Fork Miles Greeds Fork Mte Centerville Jefferson Diedearts Indianapolis and One Hun gathered for a family reunion. Nancy Crooks was absent due to ill health.
An irregular stray note references a college board meeting at Meetoe with unclear details about attendees and a promised selection of Dr. W. X. Garrison, recently resigning as faculty president. The directors seek full attendance, though some are out of town, and a formal meeting time remains unsettled.
The university volunteer infantry hosts its thirty fifth annual reunion at G Marytend Hall in Dudianapopis on September 1. A camp fire is planned at none. Secretary A J Birbonan of Lexington Ave Manag invites members to attend in person or by letter.
A facedown at the Evansville school board meeting saw insurance agent Rose propose letting Mayor Boehne remove Jane Walker and A W Emery from the school board. The push targets alleged mishandling of insurance funds and district building projects.
A fall from a second story window onto a picket fence left Helen Teeter injured but alive. Witnesses say she appeared conscious and was aided by bystanders before EMS arrived. Police investigated the scene in Gaston County.
Judge Francis R. Baker of the federal court refused to enjoin the State Board of War Commissioners from certifying the assessment of nine miles to the county suitors of the arate. A rehearing is expected and the company must settle the dispute.
Vague OCR note describes wartime commutations and a planned city march. Weather a factor for turnout. Labor organizations anticipate a large march from Bant and Washington to the city center, set for 2 oclock.
Levinson's hat shop at 33.N Percylvania street draws crowds Friday night for the illuminated display window opening. Proprietor Harry Levinson greets the success, noting strong demand and a wide selection of hats. Governor Hunts visits the McGalin farm area to assess rental value for market readiness.
Several traveling men of Indianapolis met Saturday to organize a local branch of the National Health Association. The meeting was scheduled for 8 o clock Saturday night in room 5% at the Claypool hotel to complete the organization.
Edward Newton of Missouri Street is charged with stealing a horse valued at six dollars. Humane Officer Allen Sroith had purchased the animal for two dollars, and a buyer believed Newton was hired to deliver it to the purchaser. The case hinges on whether Newton misrepresented his role and the horse’s ownership.
The weather bureau reports September data from Indianapolis and surrounding areas over 35 years. It notes normal mean September temperature around 67.0 F, warmest in record, typical killing fronts by date, latest frost in spring, and rainfall patterns with a peak in 1895 at 7.46 inches.
The tale centers Clarence Lawnon and Cecil Mecowen whose wedding recalls the death by suicide of the brides sister Gvi ber in 1904. Lawson’s courtship with Burley is halted by the tragedy, and gossip about the girl’s conduct sparked grief that eventually united Lawson with the deceased’s sister in a renewed romance.
From New York Ernest Siair a Missouri banker and Bryan reception delegate stood outside the Flatiron Building at dawn. He claimed loss of a watch ring pin and band and identified stolen items. Conway questioned him while two women watched as Blair warned of possible theft of his clothes.
Danville Indiana September 1 Central Normal College begins its thirty first tall term on Tuesday September 4 with expected higher attendance. President Andrew Janney Kinneman resigns to become vice president at Western Kentucky State Normal Danville. Professor G W Dunlavy will assume the presidency.
Miss Panta Boyan, a young woman, entered the home of Mrs Allan Wright at Tentheac on Friday and briefly explored the house before police arrived. Officers Bernaver and Kitzmui towed the intruder away. Boyan appeared well dressed and seemed to believe she owned the Wright residence.
Three local union men Frank Anzen Broen and John Griever were chosen to represent five local unions of the International Union of United Brewery Workmen at a convention to be held in Toronto on September 10 in Liederiane Hall. They will depart after the Labor Day program, likely on Tuesday.
Tom Barr, recently appointed meat inspector, has resigned after examination and assignment to duty at the Kingan & Company plant. He resides at Van Buren Indiana. Mr. Warr, the chief deputy to Sheriff Clark Williams of Great County, confirms the resignation.
An outing organized by the Marlon council will be held at Greenwood Park with events slated for Sunday afternoon and night. A special attraction is announced for attendees, details to follow.
Special to Tae Jen reports Willan, a clerk at the Kirseh hotel in Aurora, was killed instantly when struck by a B&O train while rushing to see his sweetheart at the Shark curve. The fatality occurred as he sought to avoid being late.
A domestic, in Fred Krebs's family, laced meat in several rooms to kill mice. His child Alles Kraehe ate meat from the floor and died shortly after. Exhibit at Fort Wayne. Bochner Turnversin to show in Pere Wayne Indiana, then return to Indianapolis Monday.
A list of residents, addresses, and obituaries appears with names such as Robert and Lena Wieo Javeph Methust and Lawrence Ftumer. Also included are building permits for homes on Central avenue Parkenve and Franklin Street along with maintenance notes and personal notices.
Notice from Marion County Indiana detailing multiple public bid openings for culverts and bridges on various roads and townships. Dates range August through September with specifications on file in the Auditor's office and bids requiring bonds and affidavits. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The Marion County Board of Commissioners will receive sealed bids at up to 10:00 a.m. Monday September 7 1908 for a bridge over Indian Creek on Bell Road and for a culvert on Gulion Road at Gullivar’s Plane in Pike Township Marion County Indiana. Bids require plans specifications and affidavits filed with the County Auditor. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Witnessed in Marion County this first day of August 1905.
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