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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1906

Page

2

Crowds at fair exceed records in Indiana event

Record crowds surpassed previous marks at the state fair grounds with daily attendance around 1 million since Monday. Weather favorable, ribbons awarded across exhibits from poultry to farming displays, infantry drills, airship demonstrations, and a notable inspection by chemist J. E. Barnard. Lincoln League opens headquarters to greet voters with a large local committee and county reception roster.

Aly Belg Indiana China Lincoln League Piza John Ruckershans Allert G. Vi Wiliam Gorartus Harry Kahlo Charles Beller Charted Mugrat Joe Cha A. Womack Ed Robinson Leonard Quill Charles P. Benedict Robert Bryson G. A. Petersdorf Harry R. Wallace John L. McMasters James M. Lento Ors Vinson Carter James A. Pritchard Marion Will H. Adams Wabash Arthur H. Walvin Petersburg M. C. Reed Mitchell A. W. Owens Scottsburg Arthur Overstreet Columbus J. ©. Sedwick Martinsville Col. FE Thayer Greenfield C. N. Hardy Portland Frea E. Hines Noblesville Joseph Galinher Williamsburg Walter Penneld Auburn John’. Hume Danville James T. Frazer Warsaw John F. Wood Robert H. Carnahan T. A. Bogue Prank D. Harger

Postum Cereal Replaces Coffee in Woman’s Recovery

A Pennsylvania woman reports severe headaches and nervous symptoms from coffee use. After trying Postum she notes dramatic improvement, quitting coffee and feeling stronger. She credits Postum with restoring her health and even changing her taste to cold, slowly boiled preparation.

Coffen Cote Postum Battle Creek Mich Venivilia Fearon

Bank Run Strikes Hibernia Savings Bank

In San Francisco on September 12, an unexplained run on the Hibernia Savings Bank began, with around four thousand dollars in deposits affected as customers rushed to withdraw their funds. Depositors were served as quickly as possible as cash was drawn down.

Setipns-Helue Frese Francisco Hibernia Savings Bank

Saloon Keeper Reports Parrot Theft On Chicago Street

A Chicago South Side saloon keeper says a parrot stole $150, dropping the bird’s victim as it flew toward the lake with the loot. Authorities report the bird disappeared into the surroundings after the incident.

Scripps McRae Shicago Micheal Bmojtlehs Chicago

Foraker With Stand Patters Platform Indorses The President

Sept. 12 Dayton convention coverage reports the Republican platform endorsing President Roosevelt’s tariff revision approach and temperance measures. It notes Foraker and Dick as key authors and Dick reelected chairman, with Harris named permanent convention chair. The piece covers Roosevelt’s influence, Cannon and Herrick, and Bryan’s stance on tariff revision.

Scrippa-McNee Preas Associatiom Convention Hall Dayton Foraker Roosevelt United States Watson Indiana Republican State Executive Committee Gov Harris Myron T. Herrick Herrick Addrena Senate Bryan Rin Home-Voming

Victim of bullet in Flokville family tragedy

Four year old Wilma Jonneon, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Jamzon, died after a June 7 gunshot wound to the lung. She was buried at Mt Jackson cemetery after a failed operation at Eleanor hospital. The article notes political rhetoric and a rebuke of an officeholder amid the tragedy.

Wilma Jonneon Charles Jamzon

Magoon Presidential Boom Sparked in Panama

A spontaneous political surge endorsing Charley HE Magoon, Panama’s retiring governor, for a Philippines posting gained momentum from Panama’s congress members. Admirers hope the move translates into backing from allied entities and solidifies his political appeal amid the looming transition.

Magoon Ferippete

Northwestern Indiana Methodist Conference Opened in Lebanon

Special to The Sea Lebannon Indiana report notes the Northwest Indiana Methodist Conference opening with a welcome by Junge Terhune. Rev Charles W Tinsley of Terre Haute spoke for the delegates and Bishop Hamilton of San Francisco addressed the conference. He discussed conditions after the recent earthquake in that city and urged donations, with many contributing to the fund as business donations began. The conference will continue sessions until next Monday when appointments are made.

Lebanon Ind Northwest Indiana Junge Terhune Charles W. Tinsley Terra Haute Hamilton San Francisco

Indianapolis Man Hurt in Toledo-Detroit Line Crash

Special to the Sem reports that a southbound electric car on the Toledo Detroit short line operated near Rockford night injured three passengers. A. L. Blanks of Indianapolis was among the injured brought to Toledo Hospital with cuts and bruises. The Indianapolis directory lists A. L. Stoba as a traveling agent living at 123 Ashland Ave.

Toledo Janet Rockford Ildhe Iie A. L. Blanbs Indianapells Indianapalia A. L. Stobha Ashland Ave

Major Weesling Resigns Coast Artillery Unit in San Francisco

Major Fran cis GV. Keesling commanded the flat battalion of coast artillery in San Francisco and has resigned. The staff includes Lieut. Joseph St. O'Hara, adjutant. Lieut. L. R. Coffer, commissary. and assistant surgeon Frank Emmett. The resignations stem from an inability to procure suitable equipment for their men.

Scrippa

Walls 73 Dies of Heart Failure in Sioux City Reading Room

Orry A T Walls aged 73 died of heart failure in a chair at the Hawkere club reading room in Sioux City while living with his wife and son at 3224 N Minots St. He formerly worked in Sioux City's wholesale drug trade and had come to Indianapolis a year ago planning to move back there when death occurred.

A. T. Walls George Whitiam Walls N. Minots St Hawkere Club Sioux City Mr. Wall Indiannapalis

Texas man found at inebriated road search ends in Indiana

Thomas McGuire of Texas, aged 10. walked from Texas and was found in a tainting condition in Terre Hat Indiana near Cleyp park on the way to Cincinnati seeking a missing acquaintance. He had not heard from the person in years.

Texas Ind Thomas McGuire Cley Park Texan Cincinnati

Woman Dies by Self Immolation in Toledo Fire

In Toledo yesterday Ethel Willamoon, daughter of Alexander Willamoon of Muncie, set herself on fire by pouring oil on her clothing and igniting a match. The tragedy, reportedly linked to a love affair, occurred as she attempted suicide.

Specter Muncie Inn Ethel Willlamoon Alexander Wil-lamoon Auleide Toledo Bee Meleide Arnold Manuel Ord Ie

New Drug Ascatco Claims Asthma Cure

New York reports that Ascatco, described as the Austrian discovery, rapidly treats asthma hay fever and bronchitis. The drug is said to work within minutes with daily doses and even severe cases cited as cured. Samples are offered by the Austrian dispensary in New York City.

Ascatco New York New York City

Indiana minister defends horse racing in Bloomington

The Rev. W. BR. Williams of Bloomington declares horse racing harmless and beneficial. He argues cruelty and gambling are not inherent to racing and that the sport supports the county fair, farming progress, and rural education, asserting racing aids energy and renewal for workers.

Indiana Byeelal Bloomington Ind W. BR. Williams Mr. Williams Williams Doruinion Jer

Brewers Elect Officers in National Brewers Meeting

In Minneapolis on September 12 the National Brewers Association elected Edward Wagner of St Louis as president, Charles Smith of Chicago as vice president, Armon Neubert of Minneapolis as second vice president, Louis Basa of Chicago as secretary, and Fred Gehuelter of Chicago as treasurer. Next year’s convention will be held in Baltimore.

Minneapolis Minn National Brewers’ Association Edward Wagner St. Louia Charles Smith Chicago Armon Neubert Louis Basa Chicngo Fred Gehuelter Hest Baltimore

Work At Jackson Place Riddled By Construction Delays

City employees began to clear the pits from demolished buildings to make way for Jackson price, extending from Meridian to McCreasts near Union station. Milling will not take long but paving is postponed until next spring due to time constraints.

Jackson Flace Celine Mike Jeckaon Price Meridian McCreasts Union Station M. Sven

Train schedule fragment to Chicago via Indianapolis and Lafayette

Fragmentary railway timetable lists departures to Chicago with stops at Indianapolis and Lafayette. Mentions direct line, arrival times around early morning, and connections toward Crawfordsville and Delphi. Contains garbled OCR elements and unclear dates and times.

Chicago Indianapolia Oachdale Crawfor Ville Lafayette

Filipino Pulajanc raids Twenty Fourth Infantry camp

In Manila on September 10 a Pulajanc band attacked a detachment of the Twenty fourth Infantry after avenging a trooper’s death. Two colored soldiers were killed and eight wounded as the outpost lines burned and the camp was rushed before the raiders were repulsed. The army plans to try officers accused of graft in civil court. Capta Fridenall Nugent Cole and Kimball of the quartermaster’s department named.

Serippa-McRae Presa Aauocignen Manila Sep Treadwell Philippine Scouts Twenty-fourth Infantry Capta Fridenall Nugent Cole Kimball Quartermaster’s Department

Railroad Time Cards and Route Details Across Cities

Timecard listings show connections among Cincinnati, Hamilton, Dayton, Indianapolis, Toledo, Springfield, Chicago, and surrounding lines. Various departure and arrival times are noted for trains on the Big Four and allied routes, including connections to Muncie, Fort Wayne, Detroit, and St Louis with multiple intermediate stops and schedules.

Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton Taaladapalis i Aphingeteld Indianapolis Chicago

Peonage Trial In Missouri News Flash

Sept report from Missouri describes nine men placed on trial charged with peonage, a first for the state, amid chaotic wartime style headlines. In St Petersburg guards kill four and wound fourteen at a prison site during an attempted escape. In St Louis a man known as the black hand letter writer is captured, disguised as a woman, and tried.

ST. Louie Louta Dubrheirrich Petllor

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