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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1907

Page

10

Arbitration push at peace conference urged by Foster

John W. Foster former secretary of state at Harrison era spoke at the American Society of International Law session urging a treaty for compulsory arbitration in certain cases for all nations. He proposed mediation duties for neutrals and a commission to codify international law. Other speakers included A. M. Pose Barthololdt Moore and Basset Moore.

the Trague A. M. Pose Arkansas American Bar Association Representative Bartholdt Missouri American Group of Interparliamentary Union John Basset Moore Columbia University

Visiting Minister to Preach at South Street Baptist

The Rev. Cromwell P. Wirbey of Alo w Weaqua will preach at South Street Baptist Church in morning and evening services on Sunday. His visit is by invitation of the pulpit committee. Morning theme is Present Day Evidences of Christianity. Evening topic is The Heavenly Magnet. Orts say the Illinois minister is a powerful speaker and a large crowd is expected at both services.

Cromwell P. Wirbey Alow Weaqua South-st. Baptist Church Iwirbey Tie

Books in a Heap Collapse at Winters Bookshop

A shelving collapse at A. Winters bookshop, 228 N. Illinois Street, Friday afternoon hurled heavy stacks of books into a mass at the center. A young woman clerk nearby escaped injury as the shelves failed under the heavy load, with losses expected to run into hundreds of dollars.

N. Hifnois Sr

Fitzpatrick Wins in Chicago Rivalry Bout

Scripps McRae report from Peoria Wisconsin on April 20 notes Dick Witapatrick of Chicago defeated Jack Reed of Chicago by decision after ten fiery rounds. Referee Kinney faced pressure from Reed’s manager Hughey Gatens during the bout.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Peoria Dick Witapatrick Chicago Jack Reed Cago N Hughey Gatens Reed Kinney

How to Feed Children for Better Health

An advertisement style note claims undigested food poisons nerves and quotes a mother who tried Grape-Nuts for her daughter. It asserts pre digested food aids digestion, relieves stomach distress and headaches, and promotes vigor. It ends urging reading The Road to Wellville and mentions Postum Co. of Battle Creek.

Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

More Privacy for President and Family Urged

Washington April 20 Secretary Loeb acting on presidential instructions urges newspaper correspondents to avoid chronicling private Roosevelt family affairs. Reporters are asked to stop visiting the big house at night and on Sundays as privacy is sought. The White House building shift moved executive business, but roving reporters near dusk remain objected to and may be moved on by police.

Loeb Roosevelt Big House Whitehouse Jor

Democrats Convene First In Bid To Frame Both Nominations

Washington dispatch reports a dramatic plan by Roosevelt supporters to postpone the Republican national convention and let the opposition name a candidate and frame a platform. The piece outlines alleged “reactionaries” in control of Democratic machinery and the possible pairing of Fairbanks on the Republican ticket with Culbertson on the Democratic ticket. It notes Wall Street links and the lobbying of New York clubs, with Culbertson touted as a versatile, safe choice amid postwar political maneuvering.

Belmonts Parkers and Parker Fairbanks Charles B. Culbercson Texas New York Bankers’ Clubs Wall-st Culbertson Senate Peat Hergan Fairhanks Shepagore Roosevelt

Women of Resaca lash farmer in April assault

Sixteen women beat George H Ward a prosperous farmer until he was carried home in serious condition after a long feud. Ward had provoked the community with alleged cruelties to his wife who died recently after authorities removed her. Ward reportedly refused religious services at the grave and faced armed hostility from residents.

London Resaca George H. Ward Ward

Death of Mrs John Reidy in Spencer Indiana

Spencer Indiana April 20 Special to The Saw Mrs Mary FitzGerald Reidy died at her home April 18 Born May 1 1859 at Dingle Ireland she came to Canada and then Spencer with husband John Reidy in 1858 Their life saw nine children eight of whom survived and remain in Spencer Bridget John Patrick Mary Hannah Matilda Michael William Edward was killed by a train in 1881 There are 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Spencer Ind John Reidy Mary Fitzgerald Dingle Kerry Ireland Bradford Canada Edward Bridget John Patrick Mary Hannah Matilda Michael Wiliam

Squires Challenges Burns O Brien Contest Winner

Barney Reynolds manager of Bill Squires posts a $5 check and challenges the Burns O Brien contest winner in Los Angeles on behalf of Australian champion Squires.

Scripps-McRaee Press Association San Francisco Barney Reynolds Bill Squires Behiaf Los Angeles

Saloonkeeper Wins Damages Suit Over Beer Sale Claim

Mrs Hanna and Frost sued Josef Gaenik of Haughville for 2 pounds alleging he sold beer to daughter Mary who faced arrest and a sentence at the Arizona Industrial School. Superior Court judge Charles T Anna directed the jury to find for the saloonkeeper after defense evidence of prior trouble.

Hanna &. Frost Josef Gaenik Haughville Mary Arizna Foriris Charles T. I ¥Anna

Saloon interests to contest ward remonstrances

Joseph E. Bell attorney for Terre Haute Brewing company serves notice that Fourteenth ward saloon interests will contest all 140 signatures on remonstrances against ward saloons. He will challenge the validity of the Moore law amendment requiring saloon keepers to file affidavits about questioned signatures.

Joseph E. Bell Terre Haute Brewing Company Fourteenth Ward Bell

Taylor Sermons At First Baptist On Queen's Visit

The Rev Taylor's Sunday sermons at First Baptist Church outline themes titled A Queen's Visit and The Wannerrr's Return.

Taylor First Baptist

Sunday Preaching at Roberts Park M. E. Church

Elder C E Bazan will preach Sunday morning at Roberts Park M E church. In the evening Rev Albert Hurlstone of the same church will preach on Danger Signa.

C. E. Bazan Roberts Park M. E Albert Hurlstone

Will Sing Carmen at German House in April performance

The Deutscher Klub and Musikverein present Bizet's Carmen at the German House on Friday April 26 with a strong cast led by Berrick von Norden as Jose and Helen Herbert Thorner as Carmen. Conducted by Prof. Alexander Ernestinoff the four act opera features prominent singers, choruses, and a full orchestra.

Bizet Deutscher Klub Musikverein Ne Opera Berrick von Norden Mme. Calve New York Joxe Helen Herbert Thorner Marguerite Faust Anna 1 Johnson Micaela Anna Kick Lefer Florence Atlins Gavin Karl Seineder Homer van Wie W. H. Henderson Earl Percy Parks

Methodists Honor Fairbanks Banquet with Watson Guest

A Roberts Park M E Sunday school banquet hosted 165 at Friday night’s event. Judge J W Thompson acted as toastmaster and welcomed Vice President Fairbanks and Congressman James E Watson, who lauded Sunday schools and Bible study while joking about Masonry.

Roberts Park M. E J. W. Thompson Indianapolis C. W. Fairbanks James E. Watson Judge Thompson

City Record for a Day

Local notices list births marriages and building permits with names and addresses. Entries include multiple births in city and surrounding streets plus ages and causes. Marriage pairings and various dwelling approvals appear with addresses and costs in dollars.

World Seismic Activity Sparks Debate on Universal Disaster

New York report cites 26 earthquakes since December and multiple hurricanes in a period of global seismic unrest. Scientists split on whether a universal disaster is imminent, noting two major earthquake belts and that populated regions receive a minority of shocks.

New York Mexico Spain South America Charleston D. C John M. Clark Atlantic Pacific Caroline Islands Ulithi Gulf of Mexico la Province Europe Gion Asia Minor Caucasus Himalayas East Indies Central America West Indies Pacific Ocean Andes North America Asia Kamchatka Japanese Philippine Islands New Zealand

Millionaire Philadelphian Gimbel Tries Suicide in Hoboken

Benedict Gimbel, facing assault and bribery charges against Iver Clark, attempted self harm in Hoboken after bail. He inhaled gas unsuccessfully then slashed his arm and neck with a broken pitcher, was rushed to hospital, and identified by name despite using an alias. His family cites overwork and mental strain as causes.

Iver Clark Benedict Gimbel Iloboken Gimbel Palas Wilson B. Elvridge

Law at Columbia club doors delays sheriff entry

Sheriff Joe Clay failed to gain entry to the Columbia club to serve a paper on Shafer Ziegler and halted work on the new Grand theater. After a long delay a special permit from President Addison C. Harris allowed entry.

Joe Clay Ed Sourbier Columbia Club Clay Shafer Ziegler Grand Theater Addison C. Harris

Hill to Get Roads Linking Hill Lines to Gulf Ports

Chicago April reports indicate the Chicago Southern and Indiana Southern railroads known as the John R Walsh roads will join the James J Hill system. A syndicate of Chicago St Louis and New York financiers has subscribed 2006 000 to acquire the lines and assume Walsh's debts to the Chicago Clearing House. Walsh arrived from St Louis and will depart for New York to finalize the deal.

Scrippa-McRae Fress Association Chicago Chicago Southern Indiana Southern John R. Walleh James J. Hill Gulf Ports St. Louis New York J. R. Walsh Chicago Clearing House Association Walsh

Flag Presented to School No 30 in Perry Township

Chapman W. R. Co. No 10 presented a flag to School No 30 in Perry township marking a ceremonial gift to the institution.

Perry Township Chapman W. R. Co

School to Reopen After Measles Vacation

School No. 9 located at Vermont and Fulton streets will reopen Monday following a three week vacation caused by a measles epidemic.

Vermont and Fulton Sts

Young Man Sleeps Outdoors in a Casket Bed

Minneapolis reports a young man who sleeps nightly in a burial casket placed outdoors regardless of weather. He filled the casket with straw, added an awning, and says the box is warmer than a cat and he sleeps like a top. He credits egg diet and self-care for recovery from consumption.

Minneapolis

Texas Veterans Association Dissolved After Last Meeting

The Texas Veterans' association in Austin Texas held its final meeting and dissolved. Only six members attended citing old age and railroad pass prohibitions as reasons. The closing session was marked by a quiet, somber tone and a vow against state division.

Veterans’ Association Austin

Murder at Terre Haute strikes overnight porter in saloon

Ispan Fekis, a Roumanian porter at a Terre Haute saloon, was murdered in a room above the saloon early this morning. James Scanlon, a stranger who says he is from St. Louis, is under arrest after a cudgel was found in the room where Fekis slept. Motive unknown.

Terre Haute Ind Ispan Fekis James Scanlon St. Louis Scanlon

Hearing date set in Rhodius guardianship case

Lebanon Indiana April 20 Judge Artman fixed May 27 as the hearing date for guardianship proceedings in the George Rhodius case. The motion to appoint physicians to examine Rhodius for both sides was overruled.

Lebanon Ind George Rhodius Artman Rhodius

Sermon on Christian Science Planned at Second Presbyterian

Rev. Edgar P. Hill of McCormick Theological Seminary Chicago will preach at the Second Presbyterian church Sunday night. The sermon is expected to address Dr Hills probable view of Christian Science and attract interest from local congregants.

Second Presbyterian Church Edgar P. Hill McCormick Theological Seminary Chicago Hills

Visitor to Preach at Central Christian Church

The Rev Allan B Philpott will preach Sunday morning on The Souls Survival of Bodily Death at Central Christian Church. The evening sermon will be by the Rev M T Ingles of Parsons Kansas.

Allan B. Philpott Central Christian Church M. ™. Ingles Parsons, Kas

Auto Tax To Stick In City Rules Ruling

Corporation Counsel Frederick E. Mate son says the city may tax automobiles under existing authority. The recent legislative act does not confer this power, yet some car owners contest the city tax and its legality.

Frederick E. Mateson

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