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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1907

Page

2

Winona Technical Institute plans broad watchmaking program

Winona Technical Institute unveils a wide expansion including watchmaking courses at the old arsenal grounds starting September. Wheelwrights, civil engineers with electrical components, tile setters, and a steerage of trades will be added as machinery arrives, with a new metal trades building planned and fifteen trades to be taught next year.

Winona Technical Institute and Trades School Arsenal Winona National Stewards’ Association National Metal Trades Alliance Bricklayers J. G. Burnham Boston Indianapolis Technical Institute Metal Trades Department Burnham

Ward Sentenced After Guilty Plea In Embezzlement

Special to The Sun Noblesville Indiana April 12 Philip Ward of Indianapolis was sentenced to prison for two to fourteen years after pleading guilty to embezzlement An old soldier an Indianapolis firm lent him 400 to buy mules He used 200 for that purpose but did not account for the remaining 200

Ward Indianapolis

Missing Shortridge student Anna Laughlin feared dead

Anna Laughlin, a Shortridge High School senior, has not been located since leaving on Monday. Her mother is seriously ill, and police believe Laughlin may be in Chicago, with detectives conducting searches as questions swirl over school officials’ handling of the case.

Anna Laughlin Shortridge High School Ness Chicago

State to sue ex clerks over retained fees

The attorney general will sue former clerks if they do not repay sneffs and transcript fees collected during their terms by April 27. Former Clerk Robert A. Brown turned over 36611.02 to Clerk Ed V. Fitzpatrick. Other balances due include Simon P. Sheerin 3676.19, William T. Noble 2516.61, Andrew M. Sweeney 4753.21, Alexander Hess 4276.95, totaling 15215.06. The heirs of Simon P. Sheerin face a separate question.

Supreme Court Robert A. Brown Ed V. Fitzpatrick Simon P. Sheer William T. Noble Andrew M. Sweeney Alexander Hess Simon P. Sheerin

New Indiana Judges Named to Superio r Courts No 4 and No 5

Governor Hanly issued commissions to Lawson Harvey and Charles Hanna as judges for the two new superior courts. Harvey will preside over Court No 4 and Hanna over Court No 5. Initially they will assist existing judges, with new courtrooms unlikely before summer vacation.

J. Frank Hanly Lawson M. Harvey Charles J. Hanna Harvey Hanna

Horse trader won suit in Bedford courtroom

In Bedford Indiana on April 12 judge Iseminger ruled in favor of Cornelius Selch, an Indianapolis horse trader, in a case brought by Sam Nathan for alleged false pretenses. Nathan traded a horse valued at 150 dollars plus 26 dollars for what he believed to be a genuine diamond pin, later valued at about 2.50 pounds, which Leich wore without remark.

the Sun Bedford Ind Cornelius Selch Indianapolis Sam Nathan Iseminger Nathan Leich

Cooking Expert Demonstrates Hartmann's Gas Cookery

Miss Emily Marion Colling, cooking expert and lecturer at Hartmann's 313 E Washington St, draws Indianapolis housewives with practical demonstrations. Her Thursday talks feature broiled steak guidance, Hamburg steak, tomato sauce, escaloped salmon, and a Friday 2:20 menu of planked shad, potatoes on half shell, and spinach with eggs.

Emily Marion Colling Hartmann’s Washington St Indianapolis

Bonilla Surrenders as Zelaya Aims at Central America

News from New Orleans reports President Zelaya of Nicaragua told J Weinburger that Bonilla of Honduras fled to Amandla and surrendered. Travelers fear revolts in El Salvador and Guatemala, allegedly spurred by Zelaya who seeks armed aid to topple leaders and push toward a Central American confederacy led by Nicaragua.

Burger Zelaya Nicaragua Bonilla Ilanduras Amandla Salvador Guatemala Central America Honduras

Florists Elect Officers After Spring Exhibit Display

The State Florists association elected officers after a spring flower show at the statehouse. New varieties were unveiled including Purity white carnation from B E B Floral of Richmond and Superior pink carnation from the same company. German imported roses were shown by E G Hill of Richmond, with Indianapolis displays of roses carnations and pot flowers. Officers named: President H Jange Indianapolis first vice president Charles Knopf Richmond second vice president Fred Huchriede Indianapolis secretary A F J Baur Indianapolis treasurer John Heidenreich Indianapolis. A chrysanthemum show is planned for next fall.

State Florists’ Association Staiehouse B. E. & B. Floral Company Richmond E. G. Hill Company Indianapolis Hjange Charles Knopf Richmont Fred Huchriede A. F. J. Baur Trndianapolis John Heidenreich

Rev Mears Deposed By Bishop Greer In Episcipal Case

In New York on April 12 Bishop Greer deposed the Rev W Howard Mears from the ministry after a sociological investigation trip that included a colored woman. Mrs Mears testified in court that her husband has long been a sociological student.

New York Greer Episcopal Church W. Howard Mears

Unwritten Law Shielded Favrot in Louisiana Killing

Congressman George k Favrot was freed when a Louisiana grand jury declined to indict him for the November shooting death of Dr. R H Aldrich in Baton Rouge. The decision followed claims of unwritten law and he planned to take his seat in Congress in December as the Sixth Louisiana district’s representative.

Baton Rouge, la George Kk. Favrot Congress R. H. Aldrich Baton Rouge Congressman Favrot Favrot Aldrich Blanchard George Louisiana

Diplomatic Praise Earns Compliment on Style

A tense exchange yields praise as one party remarks the other looks like a polished gentleman while comparing performance to a first class sain. The remark frames respect and decorum in a subtle social maneuver.

Keeping Up Saloon Fight in Danville Case

Temperance workers filed an appeal bond to contest retail liquor licenses issued to Edward D. Crawley Herbert J. Wilson and Scott Lingenfelter in Danville Indiana. The matter could go to the state supreme court.

Danville Ind Edward D. Crawley Herbert J. Wilson Scott Lingenfelter Supreme Court

Simple Kidney Aid Prescription From Old Journal

The note recommends Fluid Extract Dandelion half ounce Compound Karyon one ounce Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla three ounces as a remedy for backache kidney pain and urinary trouble. A teaspoonful after meals and at bedtime is advised, mixed in a bottle and taken to force the kidneys to filter acids and poisons from the blood to help rheumatism.

Freeze Destroys Fruits in Hendricks County

Danville Indiana April 12 reports says peaches pears cherries and plums in Hendricks county have been killed by recent freezes. Early apples and all small fruits have been damaged.

Danville Int Hendricks County

Robber Blows Kill Miss Gray in Evansville Shop

Evansville police seek Guy Prescott after Miss Josie Gray, bookkeeper for a local furniture firm, died from injuries suffered during a store robbery on the night of April 15. Prescott, an employee of the store, vanished after the raid and is being hunted nationwide. Gray, daughter of a retired Methodist preacher, was the sole supporter of her elderly parents.

the Sun Evansville Ind Josie Gray

Barber Killed In Train Collision At Calhoun Street Crossing

Special to The Susquehanna Fort Wayne Ind April 12 The Pennsylvania Fast Mail No IL struck and killed Harry W H Smith a barber at the Calhoun Street crossing last night Smith lived in Coldwater Mich.

Plan to curb Harriman powers at Union Pacific

Scripps-McRae reports some Union Pacific directors favor trimming the president Edward Harriman's extraordinary powers but stop short of naming him as chief executive. The executive committee wields power when directors are out of session, and Harriman holds their powers when they are not. Proposals seek to refresh the committee with loyal figures and reorganize its structure as Wall Street views reforms as a restoration of confidence. The monthly meeting will occur once enough directors gather to implement changes.

New York Union Pacific Railroad Edward W. Harriman Harriman Marvin Hughitt Chicago James Stillman France Wallst Union Pacific

Frick Emerges as U S Senator Candidate in Pennsylvania

The Scripps-McRae Preas report from Harrisburg on April 12 notes Penrose’s decline in influence as Henry Clay Frick rises to dominate the Republican scene. The strategy aims to seat Frick as senator while Penrose stays sidelined. Roosevelt’s political impact stirs the rail labor ranks and Mayor Reyburn’s Philadelphia attack on the president reflects broader efforts to shift Roosevelt’s sway in the state.

Penrose Pennsylvania Henry Clay Frick Vrick United States Roosevelt Reyburn Philadelphia

Pabst Auto Hit Car in Milwaukee Collision

Milwaukee April 12 Fred Pabst son of Capt Pabst head of the brewery and Mrs Leon Barnickel wife of a noted athletic instructor were seriously injured when Pabst's car collided with a street car. Both rushed to Trinity hospital with Mrs Barnickel the most seriously hurt her face cut and bruised and feared disfigured. Patust sustained head injuries but both will recover.

Milwaukee Wis Fred Pabst Pabst Leon Barnickel

London society embraces spiritual and soul hunting fad

A London society fad centers on weekly meetings of spiritualists and mediums. One popular medium, a former Gaiety actress, charges ten dollars per sitting.

London

Worker killed by switch engine in Seymour yards

Talbott M. Goodman, 35, was run down by a switch engine in the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern yards at Seymour Indiana and killed instantly.

Seymour Ind

Man Drowns Retrieving Hat in Black Fork River

Special to The Suz reports Pat Craven, 45, drowned at Hendricks West Virginia while attempting to recover his hat blown into the Black Fork river. The accident occurred yesterday as he waded into the stream to salvage the hat.

Parsons W. Va Pat Craven Black Fork River Hendricks

Monument Unveiled for Rough Riders at Arlington

President Roosevelt spoke at an Arlington cemetery ceremony unveiling a monument honoring Rough Riders who fell in the Spanish American War or died since then. Members of the diplomatic corps attended as every branch of the U S military was represented. The Rough Riders National Monument Society conducted the services.

Washington Roosevelt Arlington Cemetery Rough Riders Diplomatic Corps Military Service United States Rough Riders’ National Monument Society

Mediums Popular as Gaiety Actress Command $10 Sitting

A former Gaiety Theatre performer remains in demand as a medium, charging ten dollars per sitting. The entertainer garners steady appointments, drawing clients seeking guidance and comfort from a familiar stage presence.

Benefit Questions Prosperity and Family Plans

A dialogue asks if prosperity yields benefits and answers yes a wife will spend the summer at the seashore with six children, highlighting family plans amid economic improvement.

New York May Probe Called By Mayor Against Departments

Mayor McClellan asks Gov. Hughes for a broad legislative inquiry into all city departments with powers like the Lexow committee. The move targets threats of a Germanie investigation, and officials hope the audit will show clean bills of health. Expected to span most of the summer, with a key focus on the police inquiry.

New York Lexow

Bunny Hare Receives League Offer Fronts from Two Clubs

Bunny Hare, the local ball club’s announced prospect, has drawn offers from Springfield of the Central league and Pueblo of the Western league as he weighs his professional options.

Springfield Pueblo

The Wagon Market Prices for Corn and Hay

Corn di nie Shelled Oats 46 48c Sheaf Oats 15.00 17.00 Straw 6.50 8.0 Miller 13.00 15.00 Hay Timothy 18.00 21.00 Clover 16.00 11.00 Mixed 15.00 19.00

Hay Timothy

Cascarets Candy Tablets Promote Baby Health and Nursing Relief

An old time warn cry praises Cascarets candy tablets as a safe remedy for infant constipation and related illnesses. It urges mothers to use Cascarets nightly for milk purgation and child nourishment, noting the product is made by Sterling Remedy Company and stamped CCC.

Roberts Park Choral Society Rehearses for April 18 Show

The Roberts Park Choral Society met at Prof Taylor's studio Friday to rehearse for Sing n Skale Beg Innment at Caleb Mills hall Thursday night April 18. Toure attended fully as the group reviewed humorous stunts and planned laughs for the entertainment. The next rehearsal is set for Monday night.

Roberts Park

National Publicity Bill to Hold New York Meeting

The Roosevelt Harriman dispute over 19M contributions spurs a National Publicity Bill meeting in New York City next Tuesday. Speakers include William J. Bryan and Samuel Gompers, with Samuel McCall among those delivering principal addresses on publicizing campaign funding needs. The 45 member group spans governors, university leaders, labor figures, and Democratic and Republican statesmen.

National Publicity Bill Organization New York City William J. Bryan Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Samuel McCall Massachusetts Organized Labor Movement Perry Belmont

Heiress Found After Disappearance in Boston Area

New Bedford Massachusetts April 12 Friends of Miss Annie Smith the Montreal heiress who vanished from a private sanitarium in Boston arrived here at midnight and this morning she was taken back to Boston. Smith whose father is believed to be worth 3000000 was found yesterday afternoon at Bay View and brought to this city for two years she has suffered nervous trouble and needed constant care.

Annie Smith Montreal Boston

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