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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1907

Page

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Missing Iowa girl Laughlin linked to Denver search

Des Moines reports say 16 year old Jon Laughlin, a Des Moines high senior, may be in Denver with relatives after disappearing for days. Police chief Metzger personally oversees the hunt as detectives trace leads from Des Moines to Dubuque and Chicago.

Jon Laughlin Loin Den Polite Metzger Miss Laughlin Heustase Mee Tpaughlin Uque Y. W Dubuque Es Moines

Local Jottings From Indianapolis Pastimes and Notices

A pre Civil War era Indianapolis Locomotive exhibit shown by William C. Phipps reveals a New York store ad. Various short items note courthouse vacancies, auctions, social meetings at Grace Pro-Cathedral and Hawin Ray M. church, real estate buying, new canal building sites, and a police resignation. Community happenings include Measles warnings, construction near North and Hands streets, and Shortridge High School music with Prof Mackintosh lecture on chivalry.

Indianapolis William C. Phipps New York

Workmen Clash as Strikes Hit Sugar Refineries

ARIS April 18 reports several serious clashes between workmen and strikers at multiple sugar refineries. Fourteen hundred more workers join the walkout. Attacks on nonstriking workers occurred, police were called, and about a dozen arrests were made.

Scripps-Medine Press Association Aris

Fighting at Lodz Continues Amid Socialist Riots

Rioting between Socialists and workmen rages in Lodz for 48 hours with twenty three killed or wounded. Authorities have shown little effort to stop the clashes as street fighting breaks out repeatedly.

Scripps-McRaz Press Association Lodz

GEM LAUNDRY AD OFFERS FAMILY WASHING DEAL

Local laundry ad promotes family washings with rough dry at five cents per pound. Mentions try it at 1671 and notes flat pieces and fine care in a compact service pitch.

Threata Follow Woman Appear Plea and Hold Up

The Passehl brothers Herman 30 and Grover 2 were found guilty of assault with intent to rob druggist William Birk. Herman received 2 to 14 years penitentiary while Grover 1 to 3 years. Their sister Mrs Smith pleaded for leniency but the prosecutor refused. Birk, who was attacked on a College Ave car, described severe injuries though he kept a revolver which the robbers took.

Herman Grover Passehl William Birk Passehls Ryan & Ruckelshaus Herman Passehl Grover Ar. Birk Birk

Singin Skule Begins as Caleb Mills Hall Prepares

Thursday night the Coral Society plans a Singin Skule event at Caleb Mills Hall. Reserved seating fills rapidly with tickets sold at Wulschner-Stewart music store and at the door. A special number Sweet and Law by Barnaby with lyrics by Tennyson will be performed under Mr. Taylor, added per requests.

Caleb Mills Roberts Park Coral Society Wulschner-Stewart Music Store Barnaby Tennyson Choral Society Taylor

Missing Son Horace Marvin Jr Reported Near Cambridge

Scripps McRare reports Horace N Marvin Jr the missing son of Dr Marvin has been sighted near the Nantico ke river by Cambridge Maryland police who have left for the scene and expect to recover him before nightfall.

Horace N. Marvin, Jr Dr. Marvin Nanticoke River

United States Weather Forecast Heading Noted

Partly cloudy conditions with threats of occasional showers Thursday night and Friday. Temperature expected to remain steady. Sunrise 5 04 a.m. Sunset 6 27 p.m.

United States

Police Gave Big Campaign Fund Indictment Looms

Chicago report shows Civil Service disclosures alleging police leaders pressured precincts to fund Mayor Dunne’s campaign. Former Chief John Collins and inspectors face scrutiny over campaign finance and river collections, with officers ordered to raise money and varying contributions from patrolmen to captains.

Chicago Dunne Civil Service Commission John Collins Huss Tex Revere

Cutting Affray Triggers Panic at Foster Fowler Restaurant

A kitchen brawl between two Black workers at the Foster Fowler restaurant in Illinois spurred a dining room stampede as guests fled to the street. Will Williams and Matthews ball were badly injured and taken to City hospital. fight began in the kitchen behind a partition amid groans and curses.

Foster- Fowler Ollinois and Chfosts Williams

Jamaica's New Governor Likes U. S.

London April 18 Sydney Oliver succeeds Sir Alexander Swettenham as governor. Oliver is a seasoned British diplomat familiar with Jamaica, having served as colonial secretary for five years and acting governor for three. He has long been friendly to the United States, and Swettenham resigned after boorish refusal to extend fraternal aid when Kingston was wrecked.

Alexander Swettenham Povernor Samar Tle Sears Sovetoer Fie Stael Swertenhan Davis Kingston Eurethanak

Jordan buys three story building in Washington area

Arthur Jordan acquired a three story building on the northeast corner of Thirteenth and G streets in Washington for 70,090. He also holds other local real estate investments.

San. Washington Arthur Jardan Thirteenth and Gsts

Edward VI Italy Scrippa McRae Presa Asseuciallum

A chaotic scene at an Italian visit to a British yacht ends in a knife and razor clash among guests. Williams and Ball are injured. Williams flees then is arrested at Lt Ward’s office after blood trails reveal his location. Authorities dispatch bicycle officers to the scene.

Williams Ball Shine Schlingen Lt. Ward Indiana Ave

Snow in the West Thick Snow Covers Regions

Five inches of snow fell during the night and continued through the forenoon. The fall was general over eastern Nebraska with deeper drifts in northern Nebraska, southern South Dakota, northeastern Wyoming and the Black Hills. Snow storms were reported at St Joseph Missouri and Sioux City Iowa.

Scripps-McRae Preas Association Omaha Neb Nebraska South Dakota Wyoming Black Hills St. Joseph Sivan City

Prominent Butler Man Killed in Hunting Accident

Bert Chas lin, a notable Butler citizen, was shot and killed during a hunting trip by his friend William Floltzperg in a misfire as Oberlin slipped and fell. The incident occurred this morning when Floltzperg fired at a bird, striking Oberlin in the neck.

Butler Ind Bert Chaslin William Floltsberg Oberlin Floltzperg

Capital City hive Fair Opens at Cottage Club Hall

Capital City hive No 8 L I M opened a fair Thursday afternoon at the Cottage club hall 28 N Alabama street. The fair will continue Thursday night with dancing on the program.

Capital City Hive Cottage Club Hall Alabama-st

Earthquake Fatalities Estimated Around Six Hundred

Estimates based on the fittest figures from towns in the earthquake district place the number of fatalities at 600. Injuries are uncertain but several hundred people are badly hurt. Damage reaches nearly every city southwest of Mexico City to the Colima volcano.

Scripps-McRae Press Association City OF Mexico Mexico City Colima

Curtains stolen by employee identified by employer

W L Reasoner of Reasoner furniture company identified six pairs of lace curtains found in Joe Bensons possession as belonging to his store at 127 W Washingon St. Benson, who had worked there three days, took the curtains and tossed them from a third story window into the alley before fleeing.

Joe Benson Wednaskiy Duncar and Askins W. L. Reasoner Resoner Furniture Company Washington St Benson

Baseball Extra to Feature Indianapolis Versus Minneapolis

The Sun will publish a Baseball Extra after the game between Indianapolis and Minneapolis with game details. It will be issued daily, priced at one cent per copy, and available for readers to watch for.

the Sun Indianapolis Minneapolis

Sydenham Society to Celebrate 33rd Annual Commencement

The Sydenham society will celebrate its thirty third annual commencement Saturday evening at Seeckleek in the auditorium of the Indiana Medical College. An address will be delivered by Rabbit M L MO Penertiehe.

The Sydenhen Society See¢leek Indiana Medical Reollege Rabbit

Friscos Glory Won’t Return Says County Auditor

County Auditor Cyrus J. Clark, after a west and south tour, believes San Francisco will not regain former prestige. He cites earthquake damage, halted rail shipments, stalled building materials, and vacant blocks. He notes Los Angeles and Portland booming, Nevada as a mining state, and doubts on moving wild horses to Indianapolis due to high freight rates.

San Francsco San Francisco Clark Ban Toden Francisca Los Angeles San Franciss Portland Nevada Daniel EK. Storms Blue Light Copper Mining Company Mina Nev Mr .Torms Indianapolis

County Sunday School Institute Planned for May

The Marion County Sunday School association announces its annual county Sunday school institute for May 3 and 4. Sessions start Friday afternoon at Central Christian church and continue Friday night. A May 4 session will be held at Second Presbyterian church with a dinner for superintendents at 6 pm Friday. Tickets are limited and advance sales are urged at 417 Law building.

County Sunday Schor Institute Marion County Sunday School Association Central Christian Church Cor Second Presbyterian Church Vermont Pennsylvania-sts Aniianapolis Marion County 417 Law Building F. F. McCrea

Persian chief engineer shot in street in Baku

Mirza Abbas Khan, chief engineer of the Persian ministry of Ways and Communications, was shot and seriously wounded in a street in Baku on April 18. Four revolver shots were fired, with two hitting him. three spectators were wounded.

Baku Mirza Abbas Khan Persian Ministry of Ways and Communications Khan

Lovers Jump From Bridge Tragedy Near Staunton

Young couple eloped despite disapproving parents and attempted crossing a river bridge. They reportedly jumped from the bridge and drowned. authorities say the incident occurred near a Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad route, with parents opposing the match and the bodies not yet recovered.

Jarkser San Chesapeake &Ohio Railroad

Charges Were Preferred Against Gov Hagerman in 1910s

Government official Hagerman faced formal charges as reported, detailing accusations brought by state prosecutors. The article notes the governor’s involvement, surrounding events, and potential legal consequences.

Hagerman Faces Requests Over Contract Action

Governor Hagerman, a young wealthy ally of the president, faces inquiries from legislators about his predecessor Otero and actions on a contract. The dispute centers on payments and duties linked to a development company and other courtesies alleged in the New Mexico governorship.

Territovelopment Company Courtesse Cene Hagerman Otero Uent New Mexico Weralthy Cape St. Petersburg

Government officials to attend Jamestown expo opening

Washington April 18 Preparations are under way for a government and diplomatic corps delegation to attend the Jamestown Exposition opening on April 25. Huntington Wilson will lead the party aboard the Newport News with officials traveling by sea from Washington, while Secretary of State is expected to join on the Dolphin.

Washington Diplomatic Corps Jamestown Emiblasi Terrentertaal Huntington Wilson Third Asst St Newport News Seerstars Moi Iiver Paris Mets iv Mean Navy Offici Voi Blu Fred Grin Ani Poe Che Mies

Reverend Hamlin Dies in New York Hospital

Special to The Sum reports Rev. T S Hamlin pastor of Church Covenant Washington D C hospitalized at Hahnemann hospital. He is survived by his wife, a general of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and two sons.

New York T S. Hamlin Church Covenant Washington, D Hahnemann Hospital

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