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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1907

Page

2

Crime Pictured For the Young

A discussion of nickel theater films shows two young thieves as heroes in A Distinct Arrest, with audiences of juveniles applauding criminals. The feature The Rajah's Casket pleases children with color and magic, while a Russian program titled Retribution, or the Brand of Cain presents graphic murder scenes. Critics warn such content risks molding sensitive youths toward crime, urging parental caution.

Moving Picture Star Amusement Company Fief W. Washington St Mouihey Cain Nickel Theater

Social notes and engagements in Indianapolis scene

The Indianapolis Sun prints notices of social visits and weddings. Miss Jessie Plaitenberger returns to Greensine. John B. Turner Iris visits Loransport. Congressman Jeeves Overstreet travels to Columbus. several couples return to Lafayette, Kokomo, Marion, and Chicago for visits or permanent residence. A large bridal luncheon honors Miss Mariv Jungelaus, and Miss Ethel Mustard weds Frankine Cline in Meridian Street M E church with detailed attire and attendees.

Gas Safety Device Would Cost Ninety Thousand Dollars

Indianapolis council debates paying for gas safety devices to fit all meters. The measure, prepared by Dr. Benjamin A. Brown, faces possible mayoral veto and would cost about 30,000 dollars if signed. Additional salary increases and job eliminations for city staff are proposed, with various raises across departments.

Indianapolis Rhodes Whi Benjamin A. Brown Brown Board of Public Safety Board of Works

Will Build Temple After Successful Fund Drive

The Mascenie temple building fund reached 155620 dollars after a weekend canvass. J W Willy announced the total as over the mark, prompting cheers. Earlier reports listed 19470 on Saturday and 17160 from Sunday and Monday combined. Demolition on Thnats and North streets proceeds as the site is prepared for rapid construction of the new temple.

Thnats and North-sts Alew

Fire on Central Wharf Kills 30 to 40 Horses

A Boston blaze on the Central wharf today killed 30 to 40 horses and caused about 75000 dollars in property damage. An explosion of chemicals ignited the fire and one man is missing, believed burned to death.

Deadlocked in Wisconsin Senate race after four ballots

Special to The Sun reports Madison on April 16 as the Republican legislative caucus adjourned after four ballots with Lenroot nine, Stephenson eighteen, Esch seventeen, Cooper seventeen, Hutton fifteen, Baenach five, Winkler four, Fairchild four, Rogers one, Hudnall one, leaving no candidate.

Ing Republican Legislative Caucus Lenroot Stephenson Esch Cooper Huttton Baenach Winkler Fairchild Rogers Hudnall

Nesbit Denies Letter Involving Thaw Affidavit Released

Howard Nesbit Sworn Statement explains a letter to Harry K Thaw sent from the Tombs in New York. He says a quoted sentence was added by others and that his parents did not coerce his trip to New York to testify, aiming to protect his mother and reveal his knowledge of Stanford White.

New York Harry Thaw Harry K Stanford White Daniel O'Reilly Trancock Harry K. Thaw Mr. Thaw

Captain Fleming Dead in Princeton Drugist and Civil War Captain

Captain Joseph T. Fleming 73 longtime Indiana druggist died yesterday in Princeton. He commanded Company F Thirty third Indiana in the Civil War and was well known in the state.

Princeton Ind Joseph T. Fleming Indiana

Remarkable Mixture for Blood Disorders Featured

An old advertisement touts a home remedy for weak blood using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla mixed and taken in spoonful doses after meals and at bedtime. Claimed to aid skin tone, rheumatism, and chronic backache, with ingredients obtainable from pharmacies at low cost.

Indiana Girls School to Move Under New Superintendent

The Indiana Girls school will separate from the Woman's prison and move to new buildings in May or June under Miss Sarah L. Montgomery, currently principal of the Springfield training school. Miss Emilie E. Rhoades, who has led the Girls' school and Women's prison, remains in charge of the prison but her future with the institution is uncertain as the board meets to appoint a superintendent. Rhoades’ management has drawn criticism for months.

Woman's Prison Sarah L. Montgomery Montgomery Teachers’ Training School Springfield Indiana Jeffersonville Emilie E. Rhoades Girls’ School Women's Prison Women’s Prison Rhoades

Insane Man Committed to Lakeland Asylum

Robert Obermiller, who terrorized his neighborhood and held Jefferson county policemen for seven days, was declared insane yesterday and ordered sent to the Central Asylum for the Insane at Lakeland. His condition is traced to a fright he suffered at a menagerie in boyhood.

Louisville Why Robert Obermiller Jefferson County Centr Asyluon Lakeland

Mrs Helen Armstrong Demonstrates Home Cookery At Week's Start

Mrs Helen Armstrong lectured to a large audience at First Cerin MM. E. echureh on domestic economy with a sample menu including broiled liver and bacon cheese fondue and spiced cakes. Recipes and timing were shared for egg timbales tomato sauce and calf liver dishes. The sessions continue at Broadway M. F. church Tuesday and Central Christian church Wednesday with focus on furnishing and management of the home.

MM. E. Echureh Broadway M. F

Floods Cut Glasgow Off as Milk River Rises

From Great Falls Montana April 16 advices report Glasgow entirely cut off from the world by Milk River floods. Houses wrecked and hundreds of cattle perished in bottom lands near Glasgow Malta and Cuiberson as rivers overflow.

Great Falls Mont Glasgow Malta Cuiberson

Juvenile Arsonist Pleads Guilty in Ohio Court

Jack Fage aged 12 admitted arson in Bryan Ohio and received two year penitentiary term. He cried in court and then made a second confession naming prominent men in Fulton and Williams counties. The pleas follow earlier confessions that led to nearly 20 men being imprisoned.

Fulton Williams Counties

City Building Idea Delays Coliseum Contract Plan

Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter agrees to a one week postponement of signing the coliseum contract at the Commercial club directors’ request. A joint Civic Art association and Commercial club scheme aims to raise private capital to fund a soliseun east of the courthouse and a city hall northeast of it, with an estimated cost near five million dollars.

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