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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1907
Page
6
A mischievous boy squad inspired by history dresses as soldiers using tin helmets and wooden shields. They stage battles, bombard windows with makeshift missiles, and build a catapult from scraps to sling mud and squash. A soft Hubbard squash hit a book agent, prompting hoped-for landlord consequences.
Special to The Sun describes a water belt line project from Shell's Wharf Norfolk to Hampton Roads historic points. Steamers carry about 1500 passengers with frequent 15 minute trips to Yorktown Jamestown Island Fort Monroe and more. Tickets allow disembarkation at multiple stops and later boat travel.
Mrs. Claude A. Swanson wife of Virginia's governor takes part in the Jamestown fair opening and is noted for popularity. Mrs. C. L. Hilleary has returned from Virginia and says many society women have volunteered roles without pay to uphold the state's hospitable reputation.
England celebrates the Dreadnaught test cruise as 21 knot speed and 490 foot length showcase power. The article notes U S plans to build two battleships of the dreadnaught type and anticipates major advances in American naval vessels. Japan Germany and others are advancing their own dreadnaught programs.
In Clifton Forge Virginia Miss Mabel Pendleton and her fiancé Stuart Gay, aged 19, eloped after a theater outing and planned marriage in Washington. Back home, a police warning forced their return, and they leaped from a footbridge into Jackson River. Both bodies were recovered and buried together as the town mourns.
Thousands of New York workers split over a parade planned to rebuke President Roosevelt for Moyer Haywood. A Federated union rift prompts a three member committee to seek a Roosevelt audience, while a contingent favorable to the president remains active.
The State Board of Agriculture sold its 100000 pavilion bond issue to J F Wild and Co of Indianapolis for a 2150 premium. Indiana Trust Company offered 2651 premium but with conditions, a bid protested by the trust. The bonds run 34 years at 4 percent interest.
Thomas Beecham of Southport England dies at 86 leaving a global business empire built from a Wigan start. He created Beecham’s Pills after a customer remark and led a vast advertising campaign while earning loyalty as a model employer. Funeral was held April 10 at St Helens Cemetery. His son Joseph Beecham will continue the firm.
Thomas Ponnery gives notice to Twelfth ward residents that he will apply at the June 1907 Marion County Board of Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking. The business location is 6 West Washington Street in Center township Indianapolis, a two story frame building on Jet No 1 outlet 140 Terry Robertson’s subdivision. Also notices for poor tribulations.
Notices from Fifteenth ward and others in Marion county Indiana applying for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with drinking on premises. Descriptions cover addresses 532 Germania avenue, 3302 East Tenth Street, 1419 Hillside Avenue, 134 North Delaware Street and more. Names include Frank O'Brien Joseph Fritsch James D Finley Jacob Crone. Ward, township, and lot details provided.
Two ward residents seek June 1907 licenses from Marion County authorities to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption. Fred Elstroud, Ward 7, 226 East Wabash Street, outlines a front room setup on a two-story brick building between Alabama and Delaware. Thomas Fox, Ward 5, 323 Blake Street, requests license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicants in a ground-floor room and also pool table privileges in the same premises.
Notices by Benjamin Caldwell and Pat Campbell state plans to apply to the Marion County Board of Commissioners at the June term 1907 for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in less quantities at premises located 324 West Sixteenth Street and 1 West Washington Street respectively. Both announce intent to seek pool table privileges in the same rooms.
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