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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1907

Page

2

Taft Receives Acknowledgment At Cincinnati Dinner

Local Business Men's club audience of about 600 applauded Secretary Taft during the April dinner, with cheers as he was toasted by Judge A C Luton. Taft spoke on the Panama canal and Cuba, praising recent peace efforts and predicting canal completion within eight years.

Cincinnati Taft Business Men’s Club Panama Canal A. C. Thompson E.E. Shipier H .H. Lurton John R. Richards Dempsey Edward Colston J. H. Bromwell John W.W. Herron Secretary Taft Charles P. Taft John W. Warrington I. D. Peck J. G. Schmidhap Shipley Judge Lurton United States Court of Appeals Lurton Philippines Cuba Judge Lorton Wil Taft Uin Lorton Panama Porto Rico Stevens P Anama Canal

Chicago Radicals Attack Roosevelt Over Miners Case

Socialistic labor leaders in Chicago push for a Senate impeachment petition against President Roosevelt. Charges allege campaign finance ties to Harriman and others, improper interference in state politics, and cabinet roles in the Hughes Hearst election. A May 1 meeting is planned with 65 organizations backing the protest.

Chicago Senate Roosevelt Republican Party E. H. Harriman Moyer and Haywood Hughes- Hearst New York State Haywood Mover

Cupid is Wanted by Hotel Guest Colonel Worth

Col J H Worth a five feet six inch, 155 pound millionaire mine owner from Joplin Missouri seeks a wife at a hotel. Indiana born, Rushville raised, widower, smoker not drinker, he wants a sweet educated woman to become Mrs Worth after a brief chat. He emphasizes not seeking help in housework but a life of ease.

H. Worth

Chicago Braces as Two Unions Threaten Major Strikes

In Chicago on April 30, two large unions warned of strike action that could halt street cars and brickmakers. About 11,000 workers may be involved. Street car workers demand nearly 30 percent wage increases after a mass meeting, while brickmakers seek about 45 percent raise after a rejected 1 percent offer.

Chicago C‘hicago

Engagement of Wallace Reimann and Emma Nading

The Indianapolis Sun notes the engagement of Wallace Reimann of this city to Miss Emma Nading of Crawfordsville with a wedding planned for Tuesday June 4. Also listed are social updates including visits, travels, and social events from local residents and club activities.

Wallace Reimann City Emma Nading Crawfordsville

President to Pardon Convict After Kansas City Petition

President Roosevelt plans clemency for amnestied convict William January alias Anderson, who escaped Fort Leavenworth nine years ago and has since lived uprightly. Senator Warner presented petitions totaling tens of thousands of signers from Kansas and across Oklahoma, urging outright pardon or commutation. The attorney general likely to decide, with restoration of citizenship tied to the act.

Roosevelt White House Warner Anderton Hennessy Oklo Kansas City Anderson Theodore Roosevelt Bonaparte January

AID SOCIETY BENEFIT AT TOMLINSON HALL MAY 2

Master Robert Arbuckle and Little Vonda Marine headline a Gem Garment Workers Aid Society benefit at Tomlinson hall on May 2. They perform a repertoire of songs and a sero comic scene with A Paul Hines as cornet. The program includes piano solos, vocal pieces, and moving pictures, with Robe rt Arbuckle and Mrs Emma pes among the performers.

Robert Arbuckle Little Vonda Marine Gem Garment Workers’ Aid Society Tomlinson Hall Robert Vonda Marine Ed. Moore Paul Haynes Emma Frank Nelson

Negro slain in Pittsburg after insult to white woman

In Pittsburg Alabama on April 29 a white mob shot and killed E B Calhoun a Black man after he clashed with town residents over a rude remark to Mrs Sarah Hargrove. A commercial traveler D B Mitchel was wounded during ensuing race clash and fugitives fled as fear spread.

Calhoun Sarah Hargrove D. B. Mitchel Columbus

Babe on an Engine Impish Calmar Child Rides Train

A Calmar infant crept onto a Chicago Milwaukee St Paul train and clung to the engine pilot. At about 40 miles per hour the baby rode four miles before Engineer Swanson halted the train and rescued the child, who laughed and crowed about the wild journey.

Scrippa-McRae Press Association Decorah Calmar Milwaukee & St.aul Swanson

Judge Leffler Plans Public Lecture on the Republic

Joseph G. Leffler of the Delaware circuit court will lecture Wednesday evening at South Side Baptist Church at Noble and Fletcher. The program is under South Street Baptist Brotherhood. The topic is What of the Republic. Admission is free.

Joseph G. Leffler Delaware Circuit Court South-sidec

Violin Pupils of McGibeny Stage Evening Recital

Violin pupils from the Metropolitan School of Music under Hugh McGibeny presented a recital at Caleb Mills hall on Monday evening. Soloists included Haleen Dawson Theodore Cable Benjamin Whitman Ruth Stacey Kenneth Ros and Katherine Elizabeth Bauer. Margaret Jane Alexander accompanied on piano and was well received.

Hugh McGibeny Metropolitan School of Music Caleb Mills Hall Haleen Dawson Theodore Cable Benjamin Whitman Ruth Stacey Kenneth Ros Katherine Elizabeth Bauer Margaret Jane Alexander

Former Indiana Soldier Col Elias Neff Dies in Kansas City

telegram from W J Lowery announces Col Elias Neff former Fortieth Indiana commander in the Civil War has died in Kansas City at age 87. He ran the Little Hotel at Washington and New Jersey streets, later moved to Venable Point, survived by widow and daughter Agnes Neff and two Indianapolis sisters Mrs Lowery and Mrs Sarah Carriger.

W. J. Lowery College Elias Neff Arkansas City Agnes Neff Indianapolis Lowery Sarah Carriger

Girl Will Wed Brouwer After Murder Trial

Dr Fran B Brouwer who was acquitted last September of murdering his wife is to wed Miss Ester B Singleton in what newspapers call a romance that endured harsh trial. Singleton, daughter of Postmaster William Singleton, supported Brouwer during the trial and visited his cell daily. Since his release she has served as his bookkeeper.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Toms Run N. J Fran. B. Brouwer Esther B. Singleton Miss Singleton William B. Singleton Brouwer

Hero Lost His Life In River Steamer Collision

The river steamer C. W. Morse collided with New York Central barge No. 4, breaking the bow of the barge. All aboard the barge escaped except Engineer John Eyes, who perished after staying at his post to reach shore.

HERO Scripps-McRae Press Association New York C. W. Morse New York Central Excent John Eyes

Gotch Talks Fight Plans With Lajoie In St Louis

Frank Gotch the American wrestling champion, while en route to Kansas City, outlines ambitions to challenge boxing title holders after finishing Kansas City bout. He dismisses Jeffries, targets Squires, Burns, O'Brien or Schreck, and says two months prep enough to meet Australia’s top contender or Burns O’Brien Schreck with Kid McCoy training him.

ST. Louis Frank Gotch America Kansas City Larry Lajoie Cleveland Jeffries Squires O'Brien Burns Schreck

Gates 10 Retire from New York Firm Dissolution Planned

John W. Gates and his son Charles G. Gates will retire from business and the firm Charles G. Gates & Co. will be dissolved. Ten remaining partners will continue the business under a different name. Charles G. Gates seeks retirement from Wall Street due to unappealing commission business.

Charles G. Gates Charles G. Gates & Co Wallst

Haytian Minister Henry W Furniss Visits Brother

United States minister to Hayti Henry W Furniss calls on his brother Dr Sumner A Furniss at 84 N Westst. He predicts a prosperous future for Hayti, noting its mineral wealth. Furniss previously served as consul to Bahia Brasil.

Henry W. Furniss United States Hayti Sumner A. Furniss N. Westst Furniss Bahia Brasil

Thief Caught in Butcher Shop in Washington Street

William Fielder age 16 was caught by two shop employees at Frank Spangler's butcher shop 4409 E Washington St after taking 213 from the drawer. He was suspected in a prior theft of 83.99. Clerks observed him entering by a window Monday night, Bilcymentalo and Redemacher arrested him.

William Fielder N. Alabama Sr Frank Spangler E. Washington Sr Fielder Bilcyclementalo Redemacher

Man posed as reporter to cash bad check in Indianapolis

Police seek a man about 60 who pretended to be a newspaper reporter to gain the trust of J. W. Cline, a labor keeper at 102 W Morrin Street, convincing him to cash a worthless $15.35 check.

Indianapolis J. W. Cline W. Morrin St Cline

Colored boy at head in Oakdale high school

In Oakdale near Pittsburg Ray Wooete, a negro and top graduate, is named valedictorian. The white graduates refuse to participate in the commencement if the negro speaks, while the faculty vows no diploma for those who opt out.

Oakdale Ray Wooete Beeen

Fire destroys Union City Chair factory and plants

Fire originating in the paint shop destroyed the Union City Chair company factory at Union City. Offices and sheds of Hippie Coal company, Ketrhcum photograph gallery and the electric light plant were damaged. Total loss above 300000 dollars with 70000 dollars insured. Two hundred fifty workers are thrown out of employment.

Kerippie-MeRas Press Associatiom Corey Union City Chair Company Union City Hippie Coal Company Ketrhcum Wgallery

Funeral of D B Hunt in Acton At Holy Methodist

The funeral of David B Hunt of Acton who died Sunday afternoon will be Friday at 11 in the Methodist church where he was a member for 61 years. Born in Hamilton County Ohio in 1820 he married Mary Smith in 1846 and lived on a farm. He was survived by eight children.

David &. Hunt Acton Methodist Church Mr. Hunt Hamilton County Ohio Mary Smith

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with Paz Ointment

Guaranteed to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. This medical claim advertises Paz ointment as a solution for piles with a refund if not cured.

Street Car Strike Ended in Utah Mediation Victory for Men

In Salt Lake City Brigham H. Roberts mediated an end to the street car strike with 40 company employees involved. The settlement takes effect tomorrow and lasts two years, granting the men about 11 percent wage increase. The union is not recognized.

Brigham H. Roberts

Fierce Storm on Lake Michigan Boulder April Night

A violent April storm swept Lake Michigan tossing steamers like corks and delaying Chicago liners. Life savers fear damage and boats in trouble as winds topped 55 mph. Snow and rain reduced visibility. waves reached up to 30 feet along the south shore breakwater.

Lake Michigan Chicago

Stove Plant Burned in Lima Fire

A blaze at the American Stove company in Lima Ohio today nearly destroyed the plant. About 300 workers are idled and the loss is estimated around 250000 dollars.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Lima American Stove Company Loos

Wife seeks divorce guidance from Albany woman

Special to The Sun from Chicago reports Mrs. W. E. Swartz of Albany asks Corporation Counsel Brundage for the quickest and cheapest way to obtain a divorce. She alleges 59 weeks of married life with only three postage stamps received, earnings of $15, denial of a musical instrument, and meals limited to two daily to favor her husband, who is said to be in Chicago.

Chicago

Shriners Head West for Annual Los Angeles Gathering

A party of about 130 Indianapolis Nobles of the Mystic Shrine and their wives left Monday afternoon for Los Angeles for the annual gathering. A street parade preceded their departure with the Shriner's oriental band and patrols wearing fez and carrying Turkish flags. Delegates include Elias Jacoby Denton F Billingsley Horace Smith and Abraham Pilkenton. The Indianapolis group will ride Pulmans during their stay.

Indianapolis Mystic Shrine Los Angeles West Shriners E-Ach Shriner Elias Jacoby Denton F. Billingsley Horace Smith Abraham Pilkenton Inanapols Pulmans

Flood Lays Waste in Odessa Region Rivers

Reports from Odessa describe heavy flooding on the Dneiper Dneister and Dvina. Vast property damage and a terrible humanitarian toll with an estimated one hundred thousand people left homeless and largely without food.

Odessa Russia Dneiper Dneister Dvina

Baron De Ros Dies on Irish Estate at 97

Baron De Ros premier baron of England and colonel of the first life guards died last night on his Irish estate Ola Court He was the twenty fourth baron of that name born in Brighton in 1827 and succeeded his father in 1874.

Scripps-Mediine Press Association London

Boccia Hanged for Wife Murder in Easton

Joseph Boccia was hanged in the yard of the county jail in Easton for the murder of his wife Annie Boccia who was shot to death on March 8, 1906. The execution followed a long legal process and was carried out at the county jail.

Scripps-McRae Presa Association Easton Annie B. Boccia Joseph Boccia

Seeds price report from Indianapolis market

Indianapolis seed prices list multiple grains and grasses with per bushel and per pound figures. Othy seed ranges from 2.50 to 2.60 per bushel. Clover and alfalfa seed show varied prime to fair quality prices up to 9.00. Grass seeds list Kentucky bluegrass at 2.10 and other varieties from 1.3 to 1.75 per unit. red top and English bluegrass also noted.

Indianapolis

Baseball romance ends in St Paul wedding of Tiemeyer and Alma Beckman

Short stop Eddie Tiemeyer of St Paul marries Alma Beckman of Cincinnati after a dayful of baseball. The couple, aged 22 and 20, met in Cincinnati where Tiemeyer was an amateur star. Ned Hanlon recruited him for St Paul and the bride signed a contract as mascots for the team for the rest of the season.

Eddie Tiemeyer St. Paul Alma Beckman Cincinnati Lewis Brown St. Paul's Church Tiemeyer City Ned Hanlon Aschenbach

Captain abandons Pilgrim as gale drives ship aground

Port Huron Michigan April 30. Captain A. Cotton ran the passenger steamer Pilgrim onto a beach near the new life saving station to save the vessel from foundering in deep water. All on board were rescued. The Pilgrim faces total loss if the gale continues.

Port Huron Mich A. Cotton Pilgrim

Strikes Turn Violent at Horanai Coal Mines

In Hokaido near Horanai 2000 miners walk out and torch offices and homes. Police clash with strikers leaving several wounded on both sides amid serious disturbances.

Horanai Hokaido

Notice to Sun Subscribers on Delivery and Reporting

Subscribers who do not receive the Sun each evening should call 880 to notify the Sun circulations department. Report any misconduct or neglect of carrier boys to the office promptly.

Sun

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