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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1908

Page

7

Statement of the Empire State Surety Company Condition

Public notice lists Empire State Surety Company of Brooklyn with capital of 500000, assets totaling 1867972.2 and liabilities of 602856. State Auditor of Indiana certifies the 31 December 1907 statement and that the original is on file, dated April 22, 1908, signed by J C Bilheimer with seal.

Empire State Surety Company Montague Street Brooklyn N. Y M. Tomlin, Jr Danial Stewart State of Indiana J.C. Bilheimer Office of Auditor of State State J. C. Billheimer Auditor of State

Scandia Life Insurance Company Statement 1907

Auditor of State of Indiana certifies the Scandia Life Insurance Company in Chicago Illinois filed a December 31 1907 statement of condition. The report lists capital stock assets including cash on hand and in agents hands 29178 25 market value 51680 87 and mortgages on real estate 51945 32 with total assets 188749 03 Liabilities include legal reserve 158485 00 and unsettled losses 16816 61 with total liabilities 188749 03.

Phavigey Calevadielays State of Indiana Office of Auditor of State Scandia Life Insurance Company la Salle Street Chicago Ills N. A. Nelson C. H. Borman Secretear Mutual Apg

Lottery King Escapes Insane Asylum With Help Said

Louis A. Gourdain known as the lottery king escapes from St. Elizabeths asylum with suspected help from a mysterious woman and Marion M. Baker. Authorities believe an instrument to pick the lock was provided by the tendentious party and that money and civilian clothes aided his release. Gourdain, from Chicago, drew national attention over a federal case and private jail proposal years ago.

Washington Louis A. Gourdain St. Elizabeth's Gourdain Marion M. Baker Chicago Supreme Court Court of Appeals Government Hospital

Pennsylvan ia Railroad bonds oversubscribed in New York and London

The subscription list for the Pennsylvania Railroad 40 year consolidated mortgage bonds opened by Kuhn Loeb & Co in New York was immediately filled many times over. In London, twenty million dollars of the same bonds were subscribed at market open and oversubscribed.

New York Pennsylvania Railroad Consolidated Kuhn, Loeb & Co London Pennsylvania Railroad Company The Stock Exchange

Dieterich Granted Divorce From Runaway Wife

Alfred R. Dieterich wins absolute divorce from Edna Young Dieterich after elopement with Harry Brenchley. Judge McCall cites custody of their 1 year old Grace D. Dieterich to the father. The couple wed April 16, 1900 in New York.

New York Samson Junchman Supreme Court McCall His Alfred RE. Dieterich Edna Young Dieterich Grace D. Dieterich Dieterich Harry 8 Brenchley Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt

Kirklin National Bank Authorized to Begin Business

Kirklin Indiana April bank gains controller of currency approval to operate as First National Bank of Kirklin with capital of 328000. Officers listed include President C G McClamroch Vice President A C Littler Cashier FE J Goar Assistant Cashier Verney Irwin.

Kirklin Ind First National Bank C. G. McClamroch A. C. Littlercashier

Right-Side Heart Found in Slain Man

Chicago report says coroner's physician H G N Reinhardt found Grgazyswigski's heart on the right side after he was killed Sunday evening by Tony Fink. The stabbing on the left side severed the pulmonary artery, leading to fatal bleeding.

Chicago H. G. N. Reinhardt Grgazyswigski Tony Fink Gryzeswigski

Indiana tuberculosis hospital site to be announced soon

The tuberculosis commission will choose the hospital site this week with a Friday or Saturday public decision. About six towns across the state are vying for the project, and the commission is expected to reveal its choice soon.

Indiana Tuberculosis Hospital The Tuberculosis Commission

Negro 3 Fate Rest With Trial Jury

The fate of Howard Pierce accused in the Henderson murder rests with the jury. State and defense argued their cases and the jury retired at 5 PM. By noon Tuesday the jurors had not reached a verdict.

Howard Pierce Henderson

Indiana bids open for Madison insanity hospital project

Indiana through the Southeastern Hospital Building Commission will open bids on May 30 for finishing the Madison hospital for the insane. Aetna Indemnity, tied to Canfield Construction, may seek bids or a separate contract, prompting questions of dual bidding and possible litigation as the state prepares to proceed under a new contract.

State of Indiana Southeastern Hospital Building Commission Madison Canfield Construction Company Aetna Indemnity Company Indemnity Cenfield Company Statehouse

Brazil Traction Case Questions Unequal Passenger Rates

The Indiana Railroad Commission visited Brazil Indiana to hear a traction case over fixed fares. The dispute centers on higher fares to Terre Haute from nearby Brazil versus lower fare for shorter trips to Brazil, alleged to disadvantage Brazil merchants and unfairly aid Terre Haute.

Indiana Railroad Commission Brazil Ind Brasil Terre Haute

Bennett Granted Bond In Burglary Case

James Bennett waived examination in police court after being accused of burglary at 618 Arch Street and a later petit larceny charge. He was sent to the grand jury and allowed a 59 bond on burglary with no bond on petit larceny.

James Bennett Arch Street Grand Bennett

Show Boat Marion Capsizes. Twelve Drown in Arkansas River

In Helena Arkansas on April 28 a show boat named Marion was struck by a storm on the St. Francis river and capsized. Twelve people drowned as Capt. W A Joyce returned with details of the accident the day before.

Helena Ark Marion St. Francis River W. A. Joyce

Storm in Hankow Kills 200 in China

A severe storm in Hankow, China, wrecked numerous vessels and torn roofs from many houses, leaving about 200 people dead. The disaster reports indicate widespread damage across the area around Shanghai.

China Shanghai Hankow

Oregon officials in town on land fraud hearing tour

George Brown land commissioner and Railroad Commissioner West of Oregon are visiting the city as guests of friends. Brown has just testified in Washington before the United States land commission about western land frauds during his return trip home.

The Organ and the Choir Debuts by Roy L. Burch

A new religious composition titled The Organ and the Choir by Roy L. Burch has drawn favorable notice. It is issued by the Wuladiner music house and is selling well in religious circles. lyrics by Frank L. Stan.

Roy L. Burch Wuladiner Music House Mr. Burch Frank L. Stan

Welfare of Children Seeks Work for Unemployed Youth

The Children’s Aid association canvasses the city’s unemployed children ages 4 to 17 and calls for public help. Through its employment bureau it has secured jobs for wards of the juvenile court and Indiana Boys’ School, but recent economic slump has forced refusals. Officials will be at 2328 Lemcke Building from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. next week to interview children or informants with names and addresses to assess the scope of the problem.

Indiana Boys’ School Lemcke Building

Y M C A Plans Million Endowment Push in Chicago

Chicago Y M C A officials announce a whirlwind campaign starting tomorrow to reach the $1,000,000 endowment fund goal, building on sentiment from last night’s citizens banquet as part of the celebration of the semi centennial.

Chicago

Indiana Odd Fellows Celebrate Eighty Ninth Anniversary

Odd Fellows from northern Indiana celebrated their eighty ninth anniversary at Wabash. Special trains brought large delegations from other lodges. Grand Master Hastings and Past Grand Master Pryor delivered the principal addresses. The parade extended about a mile as the highlight of the event.

Two Wives Seek Court Decrees in Marion County Suit

Sarah Ramsey seeks divorce from John D. with claims of cruel and inhuman treatment over years in Marion county superior court. Sylvian Burtis requests separation from her husband in circuit court and seeks a 3800 judgment plus 120 for child maintenance.

Sarah Ramsey John D Eral Marion County Superior Court Sylvian Burtis

Notice to Contractors for Asphalt Supply Bids in Indianapolis

The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis invites sealed proposals for supplying the city with asphalt under Miscellaneous Specification No. 59. Bids will be received at 10 o clock a m on Wednesday May 18 1906 in Room 918 Majestic Building. The Board may reject any or all bids.

Condron Boys’ Brigade St. Bridget’s School Nationals Coliseum Reds Viger Lilies Franklin Club Depot Sellers Ramblers Mohawks John W. Condron Belmont Avenue Dolmetch Hobbs Helmer Harold Clemons Paddock Armstrong Pleak Wall Jones Thomas Cassady Springdale Tenth Street Old Woodruff Indiana National Guard League Signal Corps Armory Signal Corps N. Arsenal Avenue Morristown Natonals Riverside No. 2 Emeralds Department OF Public Works Fice Majestic Board of Public Works Indianapolis Indiana Joeph T Preston Mr. Truer Fred J

City public works seeks bids for asphalt roller

Notice to contractors from the Board of Public Works Indianapolis Indiana invites sealed proposals for a five ton asphalt roller. Bids may be submitted on all standard makes. board may reject any or all bids. Adopted April 27 1908. Joseph T Elliott president Preston C Trusler Fred J Mack

Department OF Public Works Board Majestic Bldg Dianapolis Ind Board of Public Works Indianapole Indiana Joseph T. Elliott Preston C. Trusler Fred J. Mack

Applications for License in Center Township Ward Seven

Notice to voters that Joseph H. Schau will apply to Marion County Board of Commissioners at the June term 198 for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in less than five gallon quantities to be drank on premises at 138 East Washington Street in Ward 7 Center Township Indianapolis Indiana with privilege to also have fox tables in the same room.

Center Township Board of Commissioners Marion County Court Street Washington Street Indiananolis Indiana Oseph .H. Schau Prospect Street Fletcher Indianapolis Chris Roepke, JR Board of County Commissioners Madison Avenue Brown & Ketcham Indiananclis Marion Rennte Nea Madison John B Board of Commissioners Ors Marion Brightwood Avenue Brightwood Starlon County J. J. Stephen Tenth Street Massachusetts Avenue William Ryan Olmes Avenue Inez Jr. Trost, Jr Hauehville Holmes Wayne Township Holmes Avenue Marshall O. Thomps Nereny Meridian Street Moeridian Street Sulius Schuller Delaware Street Wibash Delaware Streets Dauney Jacob Crone Merrion County State of Indiana Pine Street Pine Washington Streets Vanece Tilford D. Summerville Board of Commissioners of Marinaenunty Wiushington Street East Louis Sattinger Make Street MeCh S Subdivision Indianay Center Township Marian County Indiani Os Quike Thomas Fox Center Townshiin Kentucky Avenue Maryland Street Ientucky Avenue Geo Larsch Notlice Board of County Pearl Street Missouri and Pearl Streets Ta- Hignapatis Center Burian County Adam Metzler Paul R. John Hast Seidensticker & Naltner Afcrion County Lincoln and Fast Streets George F. Pflueger Notiche State of Michigan Street Wilcox Carter Township Belmont Avenue West James Shaw Ineren Fletcher Ludlow Hillside Avenues Indiannapolis Marion “Mints Hillsted Patie James TD. Finley Ohio Street CHAS Annulty Notich JOSEPH_ LEVY McCarty Street Merril S Sub DAVID _FESSLER McCarty Taiso State Avenue Prand Mat Fletcher Woodlawn Op County Solomon Lorrer Board of Sioners Star Coat Avenue Seaforth Dianapolis Teswneh County Krawr Trdjinra Iverne Harry Sioners Marton Busines Shelby Street Martirdale Seusre Tndianapolis Tndiana Shetby Street William Mos Washingtt Street John J. O'Brien Norman Street Davidson Indiananois Tarion County Kreown “Io

Yankees climb to second as Browns slip in standings

In the Majors and Minors report, McGuire of Boston and others are cited as tools in a Yankees surge to second place while the Browns fall to third. Chesbro and Ritchey figure in key moments including a one-hit game by Matty and a notable error by Ritchey.

Mr. McGuire Boston New York Yankees Browns Chesbro Matty Giants Ritchey Jordan Phillies New York Americans Niles Thoney Keeler St. Louis Reds Ewing Spade Beebe Brooklyn Philadelphia

License petitions flood Indianapolis for intoxicating liquor sales

A series of notices from Center and Wayne townships seek June term licenses from the Marion County Board of Commissioners to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking privileges. Addresses include 1339 Prospect Street, 101 Madison Avenue, 956 Massachusetts Avenue, and 72 North Holmes Avenue with pool table requests. Marshall O. Thompson signs one notice.

Notices of licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in Indianapolis

A dense notice page lists numerous ward by ward applications to the Marion County Board of Commissioners in Indianapolis Center Township for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons. Each entry gives applicant name, ward, street address, property details, and request for pool table privileges, with locations ranging across East and West Washington, Delaware, Meridian, Kentucky, Pearl, Michigan, and other streets in the 1900s-era city.

Notices of applications for liquor licenses in Indianapolis wards

A collection of public notices from Indianapolis Center township listing applicants for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in various wards during the June term 1908. Each item names the applicant, ward, location details of the business, and the request for pool table or other privileges. Places include East Ohio street, West Washington street, Prospect street, and other city blocks in Marion County.

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