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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1906
Page
1
Describes a catastrophic typhoon in Hong Kong with estimates of 40 to 1000 deaths and many vessels lost. Reports that lifeboats and bodies washed ashore, natives affected most, warships damaged, and debris disrupted the city. Mentions bishop of Victoria missing after launch found wrecked.
Inge David J. Hefron of Heffron & Harrington is named special judge to try Willard Wickard, accused of conspiring with former Auditor D. B. Sherrick to embezzle state funds. Trial set in criminal court next Monday, Sept. 2, after Wickard’s motion for a change of judges. Judge Alford presides. Judge Herron, once proposed, is said to be favorable to the defense but unappointed. Prosecutor Benedict declined to confer.
Mr Days class of Meridian st x church held a marshmallow roast and corn feast at St 9 A grounds Forty third at and the Fairview car Inc Tuesday night. The campfire feature required each person to gaze five minutes and speak thoughts truthfully. Some revealed surprising facts while others could not concentrate and were kept over the blaze until they spoke.
In Indiana's Eleventh District Republicans maneuver to keep Congressman Frederick Landis, while Democrats back George W. Bauch amid district discontent. Fairmount postmaster Lyons with nine children figures in local disputes as voters eye November. Twelfth and Thirteenth districts offer varying Democratic hopes and Republican counterplays, with St Joseph and Marshall counties shaping the outcome.
Governor Hanly received a cablegram from Congressman Newton W. Gilbert of Manila Philippines tendering his resignation as representative of Indiana Twelfth District. The resignation leaves no current member until the new member elected in the general election takes seat next March, requiring a special election for the remainder of the term.
Jane Short sues for $2000 alleging a bite by a vicious dog. The suit claims she was crossing a street behind a moving van when a dog in the back reached out and bit her arm. The incident is tied to a Davis moving van with a person named Dex aboard.
The Marion county Cenmatic speakers' bureau opens with Netaon Hyde in charge. Announcements soon on meetings and speaker assignments. Ninth district Ie publican committees and Congressman Charles J. Landis to dine with District Chairman George T. Dine whdie at the Columbia club Thursday evening. Wil Hays heads the State Republican Speakers' bureau and is locating spellbinders and availability. High demand statewide. announcements expected in a few days.
Mrs Livy promised Judge George W Stubbs to bring her children Guy and Zelma White to court. The fugitives, ages 1 and 15, are charged with murder of Fred Miley, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Miller. Though jailed for contempt earlier, the mother remained defiant before Juvenile Court, with cases set for the next Wednesday.
A court record details the assault and death of John R Pearson. Guy White and Zelma White are linked to the incident. The mother pledges to deliver the missing children, who vanished Friday, with court proceedings set for September 1. The case centers on an alleged assault and a fatal blow from a kerosene can. The police seek the missing children and expect the mother to aid in locating them.
Police search for Owen Haddock aged two reported missing by his wife from 69 Winton street after he left a foundry near Pennsylvania and Henrysts on Saturday. The wife recalls a pleasant home, but there was no reason for his departure. Odds and details of another missing man near Hardingst are noted as ongoing inquiries.
The In anapuna Light Artillery association schedules its fourth annual reunion for September 28 and 29 at the farm. Activities begin with vaudeville and remarks by Mayor Bookwalter and association members. A parade is planned for the second day. A planning meeting will be held Monday, September 4, to finalize arrangements.
A well dressed man and Laura Maltby of Cincinnati sought a license in Marion County. Deputy Clerk Quit demanded proof Miss Maltby had lived there 30 days. The couple could not comply and left disappointed after learning the legal requirement.
Disjointed dispatches span Armenians raiding Tartars in four villages to Republican Floyd Mughea for Congress in Virginia. District Attorney praise in New York for antimacate influence. ships sail to Cuba. Fatal quarry incident in Maryland. Chesapeake region shows unrest. Marines land at Cienfuegos amid renewed insurgent activity. US seeks protection.
The State Agency in Ration faced a court ruling Wednesday about its status amid reports Otte Le Vantaninghany planned to buy Nad Taleb. President M. Sweeney of the State Life company refused to sign, insisting endorsers be named individually for payment. Still, officials say a consummation remains possible.
The Republican state convention nominated Charlia J Floyd of Manchester for governor after a ninth ballot, with Winston Churchill as Floyd's closest competitor. Local mentions include campaign notices and unrelated ads for upholstery and tobacco.
A garbled report outlines a dispute over police department plans led by Chief Metzner. The chief opposes a standard patrol car purchase and argues for a different automobile fleet approach to improve visibility and efficiency, warning of potential waste and misdirection if plans proceed as stated.
In Fort Worth on September 1, 1912, disclosure of HL H L Clay Pierce testimony links Senator Joseph Malloy to Waters-Pierce Oil Co. prompting a political fight aimed at Bailey’s renomination. Supporters of Malloy rally. Bailey’s allies split as mass meetings are planned to urge legislators to oppose Bailey.
In Wilmington Delaware on September 19, Charles Conley, a self-confessed assailant of Mrs Heatrice Franklin and her daughter near Brandywine Springs two weeks earlier, was indicted arraigned and sentenced to 10 lashes and eight years in prison after pleading guilty in under two hours.
The court dismissed charges against James Matey Haley and his wife Elly after a Tuesday hearing found no evidence of imminent bodily harm. The case, tied to accusations by Mrs Haley, offered no proof to satisfy the Justice that Haley endangered her.
John B Pearson of Indianapolis, a longtime city figure and former president of the Grand Opera House, was found dead in a lavatory due to likely apoplexy after a night at home. He lived 32 years in the city and left a widow and two brothers. Pearson had served 18 years on the common council and held multiple public roles. He helped organize the Citizens Gas Company and was active in theater and aeronautics, including a notable balloon trip in 1875. The coroner attributed the death to apoplexy. the family reported no recent distress.
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