Social notes and engagements in Indianapolis area
Society items report personal visits invitations and guest listings across Indianapolis and nearby towns. Entries include Loretta Vench visiting Anderson, Mrs Hrooker staying with Dr Thompson in Laporte, and plans for Easter visits and receipts of invitations from local clubs and families. The piece also notes matinee parties and upcoming weddings with details on hosts and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Hrooker
Mrs. Harry, J. Thompson
Laporte
Lodge man accused in lodge embezzlement case
Frank Venis, once an officer of Tracca Tribe No 22 Red Men, was arrested on a warrant Friday afternoon for embezzling 186 dollars from the lodge. He resides at 1606 Sheldon street and was said to be planning to leave the city when authorities persuaded him to repay the shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank ‘Venis
Red Men
State inspectors grade sanitation at shops and hotels
State Food and Drug Inspector H E Barnard has set up an orderly system to monitor babies, drug stores, groceries, meat markets, hotels, and restaurants. Inspectors will require filled cards detailing sanitation, ventilation, lighting, and cleanliness. Businesses must show improved conditions on successive visits, with dairies, druggists, and eateries all examined for specific standards.
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H. E. Barnard
Honolulu erects Japanese memorial on Hawaiian soil
A new permanent monument in Honolulu honors Japanese soldiers and sailors of the war with Russia. Inscription in Admiral Togo's handwriting proclaims Memory of the Patriotic Dead. The obelisk stands in the Japanese primary school yard near Nuuanu Avenue.
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Honolulu
Japan
Hawaii
Russia
Togo
Nuuanu-ave
Woman Found Dead as Pet Dog Guards Body
Special to The Sun from Marion Indiana reports Maude Knight aged 35 was found dead on a bed in her home last night. A dog lay across her stiffened form and growled as police approached. The coroner says she died by suicide from morphine and had been dead about two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Kiss Controversy Over Sniff Kiss Shocks New York
New York debaters on April 6 discuss Yale professor Hopkins claiming kissing arose from sniffing. Actress Anna Held and others mock the idea while archaeologist Dr. Bone and bacteriology professor Dr. Pringie offer differing takes, noting the sniff kiss as distrustful ritual or a real kiss with microscopic differences.
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Hopkins
Yale
Misa Anna Held
Charley Murphy
Murphy
Q. E. Bone
Morningside Park
Nocsaveit
Harriman
Tropics
Pringie
Yorkville Electric Institute
Chicago appoints new Postmaster Daniel Campbell
Washington April 6 State Senator Daniel A Campbell has been chosen to succeed Postmaster Busse in Chicago The president told Senators Cullom and Hopkins he would make the appointment Busse expects to vacate the postmastership by April 15
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Washington
Daniel A. Campbell
Busse
Chicago
Cullom
Hopkins
Nat Goodwin Sued Over 15000 Dollar Suit
Nat Goodwin and his wife Maxine Elliott are named defendants in a $15,000 lawsuit filed by William Mack, a manufacturer. Mack was struck by an electric cab on Broadway on November 25, suffering a broken arm and facial and hand lacerations. the cab belonged to Goodwin and his wife, who were present in the vehicle.
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Maxine Elliott
Cab
Nat Goodwin
Mack
Care of Linoleum Floors in the Home
The article explains linoleum’s durability and five year wear on floors with normal use. Cleaning should avoid scrubbing. use warm water wrung flannel or a mix of water and milk to wipe the surface. Mop cleaning requires cloths for baseboard molding to prevent streaks. A good furniture polish applied twice a year helps maintain the linoleum.
Condemned Meat Hits American Packers in Geneva
Geneva April 6 A new blow to American meat firms comes from the federal commissionary department condemning 100000 tons of preserved meat sent from Chicago. The action underscores ongoing supply disruptions affecting Chicago packers and their export flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Switzerland
Federal Commissionary Department
Chicago
MR AND MRS COREY TO OCCUPY NEW YORK MANSION
In New York on April 6 reports say steel magnate W E Corey will wed actress Mabel Gilman. The Fifth Avenue mansion is leased for a year to Mr. and Mrs Core ny, signaling marriage plans with Corey to Paris then back to New York. Mrs Martin refused single rental terms before finalizing the lease. Paris dispatches note Gilman’s shopping sprees and dress expenditures exceeding ten thousand dollars.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
New York
W. E. Corney
Fifth-ave
Mabel Gilman
Corey
Gail
Paris
Miss Gilman
James EE. Martin
Civil service exams announced in Indianapolis area
Civil service exams announced for Indianapolis Bloomington Evansville Fort Wayne and Lafayette with May 1 openings for electrical engineer and engineman posts at Missouri and New York, a watchman in Boston, laboratory helper in Washington, and male medical interne at the government hospital for the insane in Washington. Information to U S Midwest house Federal building Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Bloomington
Evansville
Fort Wayne
Lafayette
Quartermaster's Department
Jefferson Barracks
Missouri
Ft. H. G. Wright
Ew York
Immigration Service
Boston
Mass
Bureau of Chemistry
Washington
Government Hospital For the Insane
U. S. Midlhouse
Federal Building
Philosopher's quip on money and fishing persistence
A witty remark notes that with $100 million the speaker would be too busy fishing, concluding there is no danger of wealth ending the hobby. The line frames a philosophy of simple pleasures over vast wealth, reflecting a fisherman's mood.
Czar Nicholas May Abdicate Within a Month
A Mirror dispatch from St. Petersburg reports Czar Nicholas expected to abdicate within a month with Grand Duke Michael to act as regent during the czarevitch's infancy. Officials in London note the claim as plausible amid long standing dissatisfaction with czarist rule.
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London
the Mirror
St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Micheal
Mirror
E. E. Gilliland Dies at 36 in Home Incident
Elmer E. Gilliland traveling salesman died Friday at his home 2158 East Twelfth Street. Officials suspect ptomaine poisoning from canned meat. A well known state figure and thirty-second degree Mason, he was 36 and widowed.
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Man
E. Twelfth-st
Gilliland
New Court of Foresters to be Established in St Anthony's
The Catholic Order of Foresters will establish a new court at St Anthony's Parish on Sunday April 7. Edward P. Homan of Rensselaer Indiana state chief ranger and A J Schick of Lafayette state secretary will attend with a large Lafayette delegation. The next state convention is set for Indianapolis in the first week of June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Order of Foresters
the Order
St. Anthony's Parish
Edward P. Homan
Rensselaer
Ind
A. J. Schick
Lafayette
Indianapolis
Jury finds Elijah Covert guilty of manslaughter in Tharp case
Special to The Sun reports from North Vernon Indiana that Elijah Covert was found guilty of manslaughter for the December 26 killing of Charles Tharp of Scipio. The jury fixed his punishment at two to one years in Michigan City prison.
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North Vernon
Ind
Elijah Covert
Charles Tharp
Scipio
Michigan City
Hood’s Sarsaparilla touted as cure-all for blood disorders
An advertisement extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a universal remedy for blood troubles including eczema and scrofula, claiming the medicine has the most testimonials and a strong cure record. It quotes Champaign Illinois pump maker C. C. Bailey who failed two doctors and 16 months of home treatment before trying the product.
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Hood
C. C. Bailey
Champaign
Northern Indiana Teachers' convention closes in South Bend
The final session in South Bend saw Dr. C F Hodge of Clark University lecture on Forces of Living Nature in Relation to Society and Education. New officers include President John A Wood. Benton elected executive committee chair with roles for McTruman and Hines among others. Directors reshaped. Benton becomes director by office.
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Philowathean Club
Philomathean Club
Iseorge Eldridge
S. D. Farrabe
John E. Meriweather
H. L. Gimes
A. R. Harrold
W. C. Voris
J. Shepperd
Jane Ludlow
Kippel
Delogate
George
Elfridge
South Bend
Ind
Indiana Teachers’ Convention
C. F. Hodge
Clark University
Worcester
Mass
John A. Wood
Laporte
R. Katherine Beeson
Lafayette
George W. Benton
Shortridge High School
Indianapolis
Lawrence McTruman
W. A. Fiske
Richmond
Ss. E. Meek
Elwood
Edward S. Monroe
Frankfort
Foster Hight
Linnaeus Hines
Hartford City
J. O. Batchelor
Fort Wayne
J. EF. Nunez
Mishawaka
J. F. Hines
Noblesville
Hamilton County
D. W. Thomas
Elkhart
J. N. Study
R. A. Ogg
Kokomo
W. A. Mills
Crawfordsville
W.A. Wirt
Bluffton
George Benton
S. B. McCracken
Association
Court activity summary for 1906 statewide and Marion County
Chief Mary Stubbs reports state court statistics for 1906. Total cases filed 27 981 with 24 602 disposed. Administrations 5 119 guardianship 2 467 foreclosures 963 unsound mind 1 122 sheriffs sales 764. Marion County filings 3 320 and disposals 3 185. Administrations 562 guardianship 227 foreclosures 115 unsound mind 276 sheriffs sales 61.
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Bureau of Statistics
Mary Stubbs
Marion County
Postum Turns Indigestion To Comfort For Couple In Vermont
Four years ago a Vermont reader describes relief from indigestion and heart palpitations after giving up coffee. She switched to Postum prepared by boiling two tablespoons in water, served with cream and sugar, noting improved digestion and energy, crediting Postum and Fresh Air for a new lease on life.
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Vermont
Indy
Rostum Company
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Pligs
Simple home remedy for rheumatism and kidney health
An eminent authority claims rheumatism and kidney trouble stem from sour blood full of acids. A home mixture using Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla is suggested, to be shaken and taken after meals and at bedtime to purify the blood and improve kidney function.
Harriman Probe May Bring Federal Action on Railroads
The Harriman inquiry before the Interstate Commerce Commission moves toward possible federal prosecutions for alleged Sherman anti trust violations tied to Union Pacific and Southern Pacific stock purchases and Clark line contracts. Lawmakers may push Congress to curb railroad stock speculation, tighten stock and bond issuance rules, and tighten railroad bookkeeping. The ICC may extend scrutiny to Pennsylvania Vanderbilt Rock Island and Hill lines, while Harriman counsel contest the scope of Sherman act restraints. The commission is expected to grant Harriman a square deal and apply uniform treatment across lines.
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Washington
Clark
Montana
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
Harriman
Commission For Congress
Commission
Congress
Pennsylvania
Vanderbilt
Rock Island
Hill Lines
Union- Southern Pacific
Supreme Court of the United States
Clark Line
Death of a Pioneer William Pyle
William Pyle died Friday at his home 207 Ashland Avenue. Funeral is at 2 PM Monday at First Friends church. Burial will be in Crown Hill cemetery, the family plot bought in 1864. A pioneer of Indianapolis he was 78 and had recently fallen on a curbstone, leading to Septte poisoning. He came to Indianapolis in 1863 and ran a dairy on Martindale Avenue. Born on a farm in Wilmington Ohio, he was active in the Friends church. A widow and four grown children survive.
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William Pyle
Ashland Ave
First Friends Church
Crown Hill Cemetery
Mr. Pyle
Sued 14 Fire Insurance Firms in Arkansas suits
Pulled from Prose cutting Attorney Rhoten filed circuit court suits against 14 fire insurance companies for alleged anti trust law violations. The total claim is 40 million dollars. Sued for 3 million each are Royal of London Hanover New York Caledonia Edinburg Queen New York London Lancashire Liverpool Teutonia of New Orleans North River New York Williamsburg City New York West Chester Fire New York.
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Scrippe-McRae Presse Association
Little Rock
Ark
Rhoten
Arkansas
Royal of London
Hanover
New York
Caledonia
Edinburg
Queen
London & Lancashire
Liverpool
Teutonia of
New Orleans
North River
Williamsburg City
West Chester
Fire at Newhall mill. two men die
Lynn Maine April 6 two men Desmond and Ellis burned to death in a large fire that swept the old Newhall mill at Saugasa and nearby dwellings. Several escaped. loss estimated at 40000 dollars.
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Lynn, Mags
Newhall
Saugasa
Michael Desmond
Cesar Ellis
Market prices in wagon sale column
Corn 51 46c per bushel, shelled oats 46 47c, sheaf oats 15.00 17.00, straw 6.50 8.00, Miller 13.00 16.00. Timothy hay 19.00 20.00, clover 6.00 7.00, mixed hay 18.00 19.00.
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Hay
Timothy
Public Works Board approves Capitol Avenue improvement plan
Indianapolis city notices approval of an assessment plan for Capitol Avenue from Sixteenth Street to Fall Creek. The Board of Public Works fixed April 12, 1907, for remonstrances on the prima facie assessments and asked interested property owners to view the assessment roll on file, detailing owners and property descriptions.
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Department OF Public Works
Board
Court House
Indianapolis
Ind
Board of Publlife Works
Indiianapolis
Indiana
Thes
Capitol Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Fall Creek
Gutter Line
Gutter Inc
Board of Public Works
Joseph T. Elliott
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. Mack
Clifton Street
Thirty-First Street
Thirty-Sixth Street
Applications for License In Ward Seven Indianapolis
Frederick Wachstetter gives notice to Marion County Indiana voters that he will apply at the May term 1907 for a license to sell intoxicating malt and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons and to allow drinking on the premises at No. 13 North East Street in Ward 7. He also gives notice for a pool table.
License Application Notice for 3rd Ward Indianapolis
L G Cornforth announces intent to apply to Marion county Board of Commissioners at the May 1903 term for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking privileges. The business at Senate avenue 1 North, Ward 3, Center township, Indianapolis occupies a 17 by 40 foot front room with three doors and pool table privileges requested.
License sought for sale of intoxicating liquors in Indianapolis
August Jensen applies to the Board of County Commissioners at the May 1907 term for a license to sell spirituous vicious malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking allowed. The business is at 261 Bluff Avenue fronting Bluff and Raymond streets in Bayer's subdivision, a 16 feet 7 inch by 2 feet front area on the first floor of a two story frame building in Center township Marion county Indiana.
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Center Township
Marion County
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
Bluff Avenue
Bayer
Raymond Street
Indianapolis
August Jensen
Notice of liquor license for 10 North Delaware Street
Edward A Harmening seeks a license to sell spirituous, malt and other intoxicating liquors in a front room on the first floor of a three story brick building at 10 North Delaware Street, Ward 7, Center Township, Indianapolis. Application to Board of County Commissioners at May term 1907.
Notich on license for sale of intoxicating liquors in Indianapolis
CHAS MUELLERSCHORSM gives notice to Center township Marion county Indiana that he will apply at the May term 1907 to the Board of County Commissioners for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in less quantities for on premises consumption. The business place is 21 West Washington street in the front room 15 by 60 feet on the first floor of a four story brick building in lot 1 square 68 ward 12. He also seeks pool table privileges in the same room.
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Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
East
Court Streets
Indianapolis
Indiana
North East Street
Frederick Wachstetter
State of
Senate Avenue
Drake
L. G. Cornforth
Board of County Commissioners
Delaware Street
Edward A, Harmening
Notich
Washington Street
Mariah County
Chas. Muellerschorsm
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Indianapolis Sun
Loretta Vench
T. F Cornelius
Anderson
Frank Hunter
Logansport
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Columbus
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E. G. Wilson
Detroit, Mich
George H. Doolittle
Charles A. Ross
Ezra Hill
Charles G. Stewart
Alabamast
Misa Harriet McCinduss
Elsie Sweeney
Smith College
Northampton
Jesse Denney
Fortville
City
Alice Butler
Vincennes
Mrs
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J. J. Tranter
New Haven
Conn
Trigngia
Maybelle Graham
Agnes Kruger
George C. Francis
Henry Kruger
Kruger
Charles (II
Julia Niebergall
Neumann—Jones
Margaret Neumann
Edward Elliott Jones
Eloise Vennemann
St. Louis
Emma Finnegan
Louisville
Henry Williamson Cooper
Nashville, Tenn
Edith Hubbard
St. Mary of the Woods Club
Albert T. Rapp
Central Ave
James Parkhurst
Albert Rapp
Nelle Herron
Ruth West
Mayme Murphy
Lodge
Dog
Ananias Club
Lar
Prof. Hopkins
Olga Wnethersole
Devery
Campbell
Scrippe-McHine Press Association
William Mack
Broadway
Scrippia-MecRae Press Association
Mrs. Corey
Magnate
Miss
Civil Service
Philosophy
Rumor Czar
Scrippe-UcRae Press Association
E. E. Gilliland
Elmer E. Gilliland
NEW Court OF Foresters
Co. C. Bailey
Lowell
Benton
Dianapolis
Merce Commission
Scrippa-McRae Press Association
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