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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1907

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Bakers School Idea At Winona Sparks State Interest

Winona school officials and Indiana master bakers discuss creating a bakers program at the Winona Trades Schools. Prof Burrage of Purdue envisions a short course with science and technology, aiming to attract 30 or more students and possibly launch in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Winona Trades’ Schools S. C. Dickey Winona Assembly Winona Technical Institute and Trades Schools Adolph Boettler National Association of Master Bakers L. E. Rough Indiana States Association of Master Bakers Boettler St. Louis Dickey Stewards National Stewards’ Association National Association Master Pakers Purdue Severance Burrage Purdue University Burrage Stone

Local Jottings From Marion County City Briefs

A hodgepodge of city notes reports misaddressed mail seen by Judge McMaster and a letter in circulation. Barber shops close Sundays while a new law tests. various civic, building, and legal items from parks salaries to orphaned public works proposals populate the column.

Marion County J. L. McMaster

Cooperative Department Store planned for Indianapolis

Indianapolis to gain a new department store in the Marott building at 340 358 Massachusetts avenue. The Co operative Department Store company, formed by R B Washburn C E Bullock and B F Bowen, plans to issue 506000 stock at 10 a share to citizens, with a five year lease option and a community owned board of directors.

Indianapolis Maratt Massachusetts Ave Co-operative Department Store Company R. B. Washburn C. E. Bullock Cleveland B. F. Bowen Messrs. Washburn Bullock Mr. Bowen George J. Marott Massachusetts Messrs Washburn, Bullock Bowen Vicinity Board of Directors Washburn and Claypool Marott

United States Weather Forecast Note on Thursday Night Showers

Partly cloudy conditions with probable showers Thursday night into Friday. Warmer conditions expected Friday. Sunrise times listed as 3 13 and 6 17. Forecaster notes and garbled text present.

United States

New Numbers for Autos Increase Display on Cars

Scores of automobile owners are visiting the secretary of state to reregister. A larger number is required by law and must be displayed on the front and rear of the machine. New registrations incur a $1 license fee. already registered owners pay no fee. The state supplies only a small seal number. owners must have their own numbers made.

Secretary of State

Son Named as Executor in Pyle Will

The will of the late William L. Pyle, pioneer of Indianapolis, was filed in probate court Thursday. All property goes to widow Mary T. Pyle, while son Charles C. Pyle is named executor.

William L. Pyle Indianapolis Mary T. Pyle Charles C. Pyle

Two Shop Girls Accused In Fur and Cloak House Theft

Detectives confronted Lula Rusher and Carrie Osborn, two shop girls at Jacob Wohfield Fur and Cloak House, as Osborn was led away on theft charges. Rusher, 68, admitted taking pins, shirts, furs, and other items, and both women faced accusations after two years of missing articles. Osborn previously attempted to sell an Eton jacket. Rusher claimed guilt in multiple thefts. The store is located near Miami Street and New York Street addresses are noted for the suspects.

Miss Osborn Miss Rusher Miamiiist New York St

Man with knife arrested near Carnegie hotel

Frederick Slagel, 33, carrying a half concealed penknife, was seized by Officer John Kennedy in front of the Hotel Schenley in Pittsburgh as he tried to enter to speak with Andrew Carnegie. Slagel offered money for release, stating he came from Los Angeles with $261. Carnegie was not present.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Pittsburg Frederick Slagel Schenley Slagel John Kennedy Andrew Carnegie Carnegie Oakland Los Angeles Cal Kennedy

Son Shot by Father in Cleveland Burglary Mixup

William Robinson, 20, a machinist, was shot dead by his father Charles Robinson in Cleveland early today. The son, returning from a night shift, was mistaken for a burglar. The father was arrested but released after the prosecutor declined to swear out a warrant.

Cleveland William Robinson Charles Robinson

Floods drown 200 in Vardar valley Turkey

April 11 reports state floods sweeping the Vardar river valley in Turkey drowned about 200 persons. Mittags Zeitung received the information.

Vardar Turkey Mittags Zeitung

Griffin Dies Suddenly In Schenectady

Gen Eugene Griffin first vice president of General Electric died suddenly this morning in Schenectady New York. He was a prominent executive and member of the company leadership.

Schenectady N. Y Eugene Griffin General Electric Company

Rich men urged for Masonic building fund drive

The Masonic canvassing teams press wealthy lodge members for large subscriptions to reach the $200,000 goal as donations come in slowly. Thursday’s report shows a grand total of $98,548 from various lodges led by Raper commandery with $600 and Indianapolis chapter $300, among others.

Raper Commandery Indianapolis Keystone Center Lodge Marion Lodge Capital City Lodge Ancient Landmarks Lodge Mystic Tie Lodge Pentalpha Lodge

Indiana firm to remove conduits at Vandalia tracks crossing

The Indianapolis Light and Heat company informed the Board of Public Works on Thursday that it will remove its cold conduits from the Kentucky avenue crossing of the Vandalia tracks. The conduits caused delays to track elevation for weeks, and the company had previously refused. The Board warned the street commissioner would remove them if not done by April 10.

Pany Board of Public Kentucky-ave Vandalla Board of Works

Body of Mrs. Sylvester T. Smith Found in Lake

The body of Mrs. Sylvester T. Smith, 56, wife of a wealthy retired capitalist, was found in the lake this morning after she disappeared from her North Shore home last night. She had been deranged since her mother’s death.

Scrippa-McRae Press Association Chicago Sylvester T. Smith

Junior Prom Postponed After Custodian's Death

The Junior Prom at Shortridge High School is postponed from Friday night to April 19 due to the death of custodian James Biddy.

James Biddy Shortridge High School

Governor Hanly Kept Weak After Restless Night

Governor Hanly remained very weak on Thursday after a restless night. Physicians reported his condition was unchanged from Wednesday, with slow but steady gains in strength and no ground lost in his health.

Hanly

State Board Tightens Rule on Food Protection

The State Board of Health adopts a rule requiring all food vendors to cover ready for sale items to protect them from dust insects and other contaminants. The regulation applies statewide to fruits confections and other edible goods.

State Board of Health

Marietta Di Dio Returns to Stage at Herald Square

After 13 years of quiet home life as the wife of an automobile manufacturer, Mme. Marietta Di Dio, once Broadway’s music hall sensation earning 1250 a week, returns to the stage in a speaking chorus role in The Orchid at Herald Square theater in New York.

Scrippe Rae New York 8. S. Thorne Mme Marietta di Dio Broadway Herald Square Theater

The Gem Laundry Services and Prices

The Gem Laundry offers family washings rough dry and ironing of all flat pieces. Ice per pound available. Try it. Phones 1671.

THE GEM Laundry

Meal eRos practical plasterers advert

Practical plasterers list MEAL eRos with contact numbers on Main 605 and New street 1688.

Park View Sanatorium Treatments for Cancer and Diseases

Park View Sanatorium specializes in treatment of cancer and skin uterine and rectal diseases led by Dr. L. T. Leach with services connected to New York and California.

Park View Sanatorium L. T. Leach New York California-sts

Incorporations Filed For Several Local Firms

Secretary of State records show new incorporations including Quality Cabinet Company of Indianapolis with 5000 capital. True & Runyon at Decatur with 12060 capital. Wiler & Wiss and Logans-Port with 60900 capital. Wiler & Wise Real Estate of Logansport at 20000 capital. The Citizens’ Loan and Trust Company of Washington reports capital increase from 66000 to 100000.

Secretary of State Quality Cabinet Company Indianapolis Capital Harley M. Maddox John H. Chandler Charles A. Meyer Wiler & Wise Real Estate Corporation Logansport Carl and 8. Wise Victor 8. Wise Carl J. Wiler Clara Wiler William L. Krause Citizens’ Loan and Trust Company Washington

Cook Will Go Out As Marion County Schools Superintendent

The incumbent Homer Cook will retire in June when his term ends. Republicans will choose the next superintendent after five Republicans and four Democrats were elected trustees. William H. Cooper and John R. Carr are campaigning hard, with work in progress for both, and at least one trustee allegedly pledged to Cooper. Both candidates reside in Indianapolis.

Marion County Homer Cook William H. Cooper Center Township Indianapolis John R. Carr Shortridge High Cooper

Label Fear Not: Indiana Whisky Trade Undisturbed By Ruling

Chief Deputy Internal Revenue Collector Frank Smith doubts the national straight whisky ruling will injure Indiana trade. He argues drinkers will not abandon brands, as most sales are blended whisky and labeling won’t deter loyal customers. He notes aging and coloring tricks in blends and suggests a temporary frenzy, then steadiness as drinkers stick to familiar labels.

Internal Revenue Frank Smith

Jury Inquiry Into Thaw Sanity Delicate CourtRemarks

Foreman Smith told the court the jury may doubt Thaw's sanity without showing a hopeless division. The remarks imply lingering uncertainty about his mental state affecting verdict considerations.

Thaw

Verdict anticipated as Thaw jury reviews testimony

In New York on April 11 the Thaw murder jurors requested a rereading of the court charge on Evans and Wagner testimony and prepared for a verdict perhaps before 6 pm. Evelyn Thaw faced a near mob outside the courthouse while jurors, exhausted and tense, weighed premeditation and insanity as sources of doubt.

Scripps-McRae Bulletin New York Drs. Evans Wagner Jerome Fitegerald Scripps-McRae Press Association Evelyn

Thaw Case Advances as Jury Requests Exhibits

Readers of the Sun learn that an extra edition may be issued to cover the Thaw verdict. The courtroom buzzed with jury activity as exhibits were requested and testimony read, detailing Longfellow letters, Thaw's will, Comstock letters, and Jerome and Delmas questions. Crowd scenes outside the court reflected heightened tension while Thaw's supporters and family awaited a verdict.

Sun Justine Fitzgerell Mac A. Om Justice Fitzgerald Jerome Fitzgerald Thaw Comstock Delmas

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Winona School State Association Deeply Prof. Burrage Bakers Uni Indianapolis Brewing Company Association Grand Hotel Masonic Hall Ous City Joe Clay Clay Board of Public Parks Wonderland Arthur Kieth Newman-st Michigan-st. and Audubon-road Albert Stanley N. Argenal Ave Meridian-st McCarty-st Arizona-st New Telephone Company N. Meridian-st Board of Public Works Woodruff Place Uncle Sam Charles W. Moores United States Commissioners’ Court Blam Neal Hot Springs Ark Steele Naval Recruiting Office Baron Rothschild Timothy Patrick Ryan Fire Department John Corrigan N. Capitol Ave Ohio Citizens Relief Ice Company Federal Grand Jury B. Twenty-fifth St College and Ashland-are Bantam Pege OF Marott Building Co.opera Tive Company Indianapeolis Cloak House Askins Duncan Jacob Wohfield, Ir Maridian Jr Lula Rusher Carrie Osborn Harry Thaw Secripps-McRace Press Association Berlin Griffin Scrippa-Meshine Press Association Temple Fund Building Fund Ition Fj. Wat Wiler & Wiss, Incorporated Carl S&s. Wise Victor 5S. Wise Licans Indiana Foreman Smith Evelyn Thaw Oreilly Frankfinst Sey Wilbur Steele the Sun Justice Fitageorald Snforhers Madison Square Roof Garden Longfellow Meyer Cohen White Paul Brody Gordon Packett Madison Square Garden Warren Paxton Henry Blaise Cohen James Clinch Smith Stanford White Criminal Court Woc Ien William Thaw Countess of Yarmouth George Carnegie Edward Thaw Tombs Criminal Courts
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