Germans contest Sunday liquor laws at Germania park
Gustav Donald of Der Demokrat Davenport urges balanced view of liquor laws during German day exercises at Germania park Sun. He argues laws conflict with the constitution while noting Sabbath aims for all. Joseph Keller and Frederick Francke preside as local German groups provide music and song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania Park
Gustav Donald
der Demokrat
Davenport
Christ
Donald
America
Joseph Keller
National German Alliance
Frederick Francke
Died of Apoplexy at Saloon Behind Gordon Donaldson’s
Deputy coroner Dr. E S Knox ruled William Kilganon aged 60 died of apoplexy early Sunday. He had arrived intoxicated Saturday night at 320 West Tenth Street saloon behind Gordon Donaldson’s and disrupted a game. The saloon keeper moved him to a rear hallway chair to sober up and found him dying early Sunday. Wilson’s daughter identified the body after days of searching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Knox
William Kilganon
Hovrtave
Gordon Donaldson
W. Tenth-st
Mkilganon
Wilsanon
Smokeless Burning of Soft Coal Proposed by Illinois Expert
Prof L P Breckenridge of the University of Illinois outlines a method to burn soft coal without smoke in a 2,000 horsepower boiler using a tile roof furnace and mechanical stokers. He notes tests show no smoke after start, with different fuels compared and U S Geological Survey cooperation. Publication of full results forthcoming in the fall bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
United States Geological Survey
Washington
University
Engineering Experiment Station
University of Illinois
General University
Severe Ectema Cured in South Parish
A public notice reports success in curing severe ectrema across the parish using Cuticura remedies. Officials record widespread symptom relief and advise continuing treatment where needed. The communication emphasizes health improvements and regional adoption of Cuticura products.
Runaway buggy injures Mrs Flick and Arbuckle daughters
A buggy survey near Lawrence overturned Sunday night after being frightened by an approaching automobile. William B Flick, his wife, and the Arbuckle sisters, daughters of Alexander Arbuckle, escaped injury. Mrs Flick sustained minor injuries and the daughters leaped free to avoid being trapped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Flick
Lawrence
Arbuckle
Alexander Arbuckle
Pennsylvania Sr
Salvation Army plans Booth visit to Indianapolis in October
Salvation Army officers at Greenwood park camp plan a major demonstration in Indianapolis with Gen. William Booth invited as guest. Doubts remain over Booth’s availability for a multi hour visit. Brigadier Blanch Cox, ex Indiana head, will lead the farewell meeting Monday after returning from the Holy Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Greenwood Park
William Booth
Army
Indianapolis
Booth
Blanch Cox
Indiana
Holy Land
Y M I Team Extends Lead in Commercial League
The Y. M. I. team widened its hold on first place Sunday morning by defeating the Taggarts 16 to 5. The Tiles beat the K. F. M's 8 to 5. The Centurys lost to the Germans 1 to 5. K. F. K. manager tried a new first baseman Dave Connors, touted better than Jiggs Donahue. base running was sensational though fielding and batting were average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggarts
Jiggs
Donahue
Dave Connors
Man's Skull Fractured After Sleepwalking Incident
William Smith a two year old boarding house resident at 20 S Summitt Street was found with a fractured skull believed to have occurred while he walked in his sleep. He was discovered Sunday morning by Philip Tissel at the boarding house and taken to the city hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith
Smith
Philip Tissel
S. Summittst
Tissel
Reverend Morton Dies After Watermelon Incident
Rev. James M. Morton, pastor of Antioch Baptist church, died early Sunday after becoming overheated during a Sunday school convention and B Y P U meeting. He was 66, in Indianapolis since 1866, and reportedly fell ill after eating watermelon.
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James M. Morton
Antioch Baptist Church
Morton
Indianapelis
Europe awaits fourth royal birth in Italy
Rome reports with authority that Queen Helene will present King Victor with a fourth child this fall. The news stirs public interest as Europe’s royal circle anticipates the potential addition to the monarchic line.
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Rome
Europe
Helene
Victor
Claims big part of city in Kentucky land suit
George Lucas of Linden hopes to claim about 2695 acres in Jefferson county Kentucky now largely under Louisville city limits. He bases the claim on descent from Martin Keever who died in Idaho in 1843 and on heirship to Margaret Crone. Miss Jessie Smith of Bliss Idaho is also named as an alleged heir. The land, valued in the millions, may be pursued in court.
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Sun
Columbus, CO
George Lucas
Linden
Jefferson County
Kentucky
Louisville
Martin Keever
Bliss
Ida
Margaret Crone
Jessie Smith
Veiled woman sought in Williams murder case at Mount Vernon
Police hunt a veiled woman seen around rail stations for days amid the Williams murder in Paragould Arkansas. Rev James L Williams itinerant preacher was found shot early Sunday on a Mount Vernon street. his wife and children had previously died by jumping into a well.
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United Press
Mount Vernon
James L. Williams
Paragould
Ark
Wil- Wams
Haywood Arrives in Denver Amid Tense Welcome
William D Haywood travels to Denver with John H Murphy and Western Federation of Miners leader attorney Nead in critical condition after Boise trip. City officials bar any demonstrations as to plans for welcoming Haywood depend on his wishes. The Sun offers ten word free ads for three days.
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Denver
Colo
William D. Haywood
John H. Murphy
Attorney Murphy
Nead
Western Federation
Boise
Haywood
License Applications and Assessments for City Improvements
The Board of Public Works in Indianapolis on August 2 1907 approved prima facie assessments for public improvements on Thirty second Street Sheldon Street and Twenty fifth Street with grading paving gutters and sidewalks. Remonstrances will be heard August 14 1907. assessments and property descriptions are on file at the Board office. Joseph T. Elliott president Preston C. Trusler Fred J. Mack members.
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Department OF Public Works
Office of the Board
Majestic Bidz
Indianapolis
Ind
Board of Public Works
Indiana
Thirty-Seeond Street
Sheldon Street
Sixteenth Street
Nineteenth Street
Twenty-Fifth Street
Central Avenue
College Avenue
Park Avenue
Broadway
Bourd of Public Works
Joseph T. Elliott
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. Mack
ARTME
Oxford Street
Tenth Street
Nowland Avenue
Blackford Street
North Street
Indiana Avenue
Parker Avenue
Twentieth Street
Leonard Street
Minnesota Street
Palmer Street
Tobacco King in Society Campaign Moves By Dukes
Mrs. Nannie Duke formerly Mrs. Inman married Jas. B. Duke tobacco magnate and plans a grand social campaign this season. The couple resides in a fine town house and the Duke fortune is larger than widely believed.
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New York
Nannie Duke
Inman
Jas. B. Duke
Buried in Hay Tragedy Cited in Marion Case
Miss N A Black a 65 year old Pittsburg school teacher was buried under hay for nearly a week in Marion Ohio after leaving Sawyer sanatorium for nervous prostration. A large search found her Sunday morning and she was returned to the sanatorium where she had a fair chance to recover.
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United Press
Marion
N. A. Black
Pittsburg
Sawyer
Public Works approves assessment roll for 17th Street project
The City of Indianapolis Public Works board on July 2 1907 approved a prima facie assessment roll for the 17th Street improvement from Lake Erie and Western tracks to Martindale Avenue. Work includes grading and brick paving with concrete foundations and marginal stones, gutters, and inlets per plans. the roll lists property owners and assessments and will be available for review at the Board of Public Works office.
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Department OF Public Works
Majestic
Indianapolis
Ind
Board of Public Works
Indiana
Seventeenth Street
Lake Erie & Western Railroad
Martindale Avenue
Crick
Joseph T. Elliott
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. Mack
Public Works Seeks Bids for Noble Street Sewer Upgrade
Indianapolis Board of Public Works invites bids to install a sewer along Market Noble Street and adjacent alleys. Plans include a 10 to 15 inch pipe sewer with branches, insured work site safety, and a bid bond of at least 2.5 percent of estimate. bids must be bonded and contracts executed within five days. The board may reject all bids.
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Noble Street
Market Street
Davidson Street
Board of Public Works
Indianapolis
Indiana
Joseph T. Elliott
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. Mack
Fete for Longworths in Honolulu reception
Gov. Carter hosted a reception in Honolulu honoring Secretary Straus and Congressman Nicholas Longworth and his wife. About five hundred attendees joined the event last night as part of a formal visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longworths
Sun
Honolulu
Gov. Carter
Commerce and Labor
Straus
Nicholas Longworth
Ten Words Free Threes Days in The Sun Under Fer Reat
Classified notice notes rooms and wanted help or situations under Fer Reat with brief phrasing and unclear specifics. Contains limited readable details about rental or employment postings and dates not fully stated.
Liquor License Notice for Indianapolis Ward Five Property
Notice by John Dragomir and a partner that at the September term 1907 the county commissioners will be asked to grant licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking. Dragomir reports a front room shop at the northwest corner of Chesapeake and West streets in Center township Marion county. A second notice references ward Five location at the northwest corner of Blake and Michigan Streets with a 30 by 32 room and pool table licenses and fixtures.
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Indianapolis
Center Township
Marion County
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
West Street
Bilis & May's
Chesapeake and
West Streets
John Dragomir
Blake Street
Michigan Street
Eliott’s
Blake and
Michigan Streets
Nottes
Grivieres
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Prospect
Chicago University
L. P Breckenridge
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Technologic Branch
Illinois Experiment Station
Cuticura
I. M. Robert
Hydropolis
J. Stellies
Spring
Charleston
8. C
Taggart
Sleepwalker
Italy
Queen
Hunt Veiled Woman
Duke
Mrs. Duke
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Majestic Bldg
Indianapois
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