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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1907
Page
1
Indianapolis leaders press to amend the building ordinance after condemnations of fire hazards in flat buildings. Council members Negley Knight Bernauer Spiegel and Munro urge a brick interior partition to the roof and removal of veneer walls with Bedell to aid drafting an improved ordinance.
A report of consolidation links the Interstate and Union stock yards as Samuel Allerton sells a one fifth stake. Samuel Rauh, Union yards president, is said to be the buyer though both deny it. D P Erwin of Interstate denies plans to sell and states strong, ongoing business. resignations follow friction from Allerton interests as A B Tolin and Simon O'Donnell step down.
Wenceslao Borda of the Planters' and bankers' association in Porto Rico declares the island's people are starving under Gov. Allen. He says fathers sell their daughters to prevent them from dying of hunger as officials claim the country flourishes.
The executive committee of the grand council of the Royal Arcanum gathers in the Majestic building to audit accounts and discuss welfare. Attendees include Millican, Bierhouse Jr., Camper, Eacock, Haugh, Byram, Schroer, Russe, Elder, and others from Evansville, Lafayette, Indianapolis, South Bend, Lawrenceburg, and Richmond. The group aims to finish business and visit the local lodge on Thursday evening.
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License issued for Daniel P. Erwin and Demia B. Townley amid rumors of a December and May match. Erwin, a prominent Indianapolis figure, heads Interstate stock yards and previous businesses, while Townley is the daughter of the late broker George Townley. The couple’s secret ceremony and travel past accompanyments are noted as they prepared for marriage.
A Broad Ripple couple married in a New York store affair lasted six days before the groom disappeared. George Hendershot, a Broad Ripple motorman, wed Josie Hessong then left town amid rumors of intoxication and a plan to spite another suitor. About 150 local residents demanded rough justice if he were found.
Three council members express disapproval of the Board of Works ordinance to pave Meridian street north of Fall Creek with asphalt. Twenty four of 29 property owners favor wooden blocks. others are for asphalt or undecided. Members insist owners should decide, citing existing block pavement and public sentiment.
Corn futures rise sharply as trading closes with a 10 49 cent gain. Investors react to supply concerns and a weaker dollar while traders note price strength across the market.
Armour reportedly buys 500000 bushels of May corn at 48 1/2 cents as Phillips dominates Chicago grain trading. Corn prices rise to 48 1/4 to 49 cents. Armour losses cited as market excitement and shorts cover. Phillips allegedly sells over two million bushels of May corn Thursday.
Advance agent Mr Cooke says Jeffries may tour the country next season meeting contenders in four round bouts. He notes a potential Pittsburgh Cleveland Chicago stop and hints at a San Francisco match with Ruhlin while Brady will not accept the purse offered. The champion's public Indianapolis appearance is planned at the Park theater in A Man from the West.
William Essman former superintendent of the workhouse and chief clerk of the last house of representatives has lost sixty pounds in sixty days due to a disease. Doctors cannot aid him, and he plans to travel to California in a few days, likely Saturday. A prominent Republican worker for years, his health decline ends with his robust public life.
The chief clerk of the house of representatives grew gaunt during the 60 day session losing flesh amid stomach troubles. He hoped rest after adjournment would restore health but continued to lose weight.
Thirty men representing five hundred million dollars will dine at the Union League Club in New York on Thursday night as members of the American Bankers Association executive committee. The session has focused on methods to outwit a forger and check raiser before the group returns home. Officers named include President Alvah Trowbridge, Vice-President Myron Herrick, and Treasurer George M Reynolds.
The City dispensary treats thousands amid poverty and hardship. Four doctors share heavy workloads with Dr Benham and Dr Morrison assisting, while Dr Wiggins handles many surgeries. Outside calls reach about 20 daily into dire homes as Dr Wright leads daily horse and carriage service.
John T. Brush, owner of the When, dismissed his appeal in circuit court after a $1 police court fine. His attorney notes that many charged under the anti smoke rule accept filing costs over prolonged appeals, preferring to settle after repeated court losses. An argument in several cases, including Cullen, C Shover, Burford, and Knight Jilsom, is set for Friday at 10 a.m.
Mary Ellen Nageleisen wife of Lawrence Nageleisen liveryman killed herself with carbolic acid at 717 Indiana Ave early Thursday. She drank about an ounce and a half and died after midnight at 3 am. She had suffered insomnia and mourned two sons who died recently. Funeral set for Saturday afternoon with burial at Zionsville.
Indianapolis letter carriers win official permission from Uncle Sam to wear shirt-waists during the heated term. The amendment allows light gray chambray gingham or similar materials with a turn-down collar and belt, uniform at each office, to take effect around June 1. Some carriers oppose the change calling it dudish.
An appellate court in Indianapolis on Thursday struck attorney George W. Spahr’s brief from the records in the case of Caroline Huffer against Citizens' Street Railroad Co. The court condemned the language as uncreditable while noting it upholds Spahr’s client’s side and affirms a $400 judgment. Huffer was injured alighting a street car at Cottage and Shelby streets on Sept. 25, 1898.
Grand chapter members elected officers on Thursday as flowers filled the hall. Fourteen new chapters were chartered. Per diem favors four cents a mile one way and $1 for two days of delegate attendance. The year saw one grand chapter death and 110 in subordinate chapters. New officers include Grand Matron Laura J. Breckenridge Lafayette and Grand Patron Stephen M. Bennett Goshen.
Transfer of the property at Pennsylvania and Chiosts where the Newton Claypool fire-proof building rises was filed with the county recorder on Thursday. Previously recorded transfer from BE F Clapool to Newton Claypool, his son, has now been formalized. The building should be ready for occupancy by October 1.
A committee from the tailoring union visited the leather workers plasterers and agents unions on Wednesday evening and secured pledges of support in its battle against non union merchant tailors.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the six hours ending at 8 p m April 26. Fair weather expected Thursday night and Friday. Temperature at 7 a m 45 and at noon 62. At 2 p m 64.
Fragmentary ad copy lists laxatives and horse feed alongside furniture items and housing offers. Mentions Janes Dustless Oats and iron beds with bedding boxes. Appears from a late 19th or early 20th century city newspaper classified section.
Judge Leathers will dismiss three divorce cases in his court because the required prosecutor’s fee from the new law has not been paid. Jerace Fields, aged four, near Louisiana, Ohio, died in a Wednesday fire described as a brush heap burning incident.
A report notes upcoming conference at the White House on Thursday to discuss the CU wine and TAF program. Officials are expected to detail allocations and implementation steps, with the aim of coordinating policy across agencies.
Washington reports detail the planned modification of the Platt Amendment as McKinley and Secretary Root insist Congress has the power to alter it. Cuban commissioners press for terms on intervention authority naval bases and commercial access while awaiting U.S. decisions. The president will pledge to bring the issue to Congress with favorable recommendations.
The report outlines Republican activity over proposed city precinct redistricting to align with county lines. Voter machine purchases by the county are debated, with decisions tied to a county council special session and potential enlarging of both city and county precincts. Col. H. B. Smith urges caution, proposing a conference on the subject.
A superior court jury awarded William A. McClure four thousand five hundred dollars after a wreck involving a Union railway company truck at a station. The verdict follows injuries including broken ribs sustained in the incident.
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