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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1907
Page
6
The Bersagieri or sharpshooters of the Italian army are noted for nimble footwork and sure footing. Trained in mountainous terrain, they develop extreme agility through gymnastic exercises and a pole climbing feat while weighted by a bicycle. Twelve regiments exist, known as the black devils, with the first formed in 1836 by Gen. La Marmora.
Special to The Sun reports Louisville and Nashville officials telegrammed acceptance of the 24 cent rate, effective August 8. North Carolina roads over 60 miles will adopt the state rate, making L and N among the last carriers to surrender to state law.
Edward Terrell was convicted by Judge Irvin in criminal court on Monday for selling a diseased horse. He was fined $20 plus costs under the few horse traders law after selling John Roberts, a Franklin grocer, a horse for 30 dollars that could scarcely travel due to the heaves.
Governor Beckham, under Kentucky court order, installs a new mayor and officials in Louisville. The upheaval ousts the city’s Democratic machine, reshuffles the police and city offices, and centers on a landmark 1905 election dispute that led to a nullified vote and mass replacements. Robert Worth Bingham, once a machine adversary, is appointed county attorney and later mayor by Beckham’s decree.
Crawfordsville Indiana Aug 6 Rev William J Quinlan pastor of St Bernard s Catholic church died suddenly in Alton Illinois yesterday after falling ill while attending a sister s funeral He reportedly never fully recovered from an operation performed the previous year and his death is attributed to complications from that procedure
Frederick Herbert Harman of London, a wealthy bicycle rider, has crossed the ocean to participate in the two mile industrial handicap on August 9 at Atlantic City.
Washington announces the engagement of Edith Root daughter of Secretary to U S Grant III. The expected grand wedding is planned for fall though no firm date or plans have been disclosed. Edith Root is noted for intellect horsewoman and travel interest.
The Indianapolis Board of Public Works announces plans for two local sewer projects along East of East Eastern Avenue and Temple Avenue with pipe sizes 12 to 18 and 12 to 15 inches. Public hearing for remonstrances is set for Wednesday August 14 at 1 a.m., to determine if benefits justify costs. Signed by President Joseph T. Elliott and members Preston C. Trusler and Fred J. Mack.
The subscriber warns citizens of the Sixth ward Center township that he will seek a license at the Marion county Board of Commissioners September or October 1907 to sell intoxicating liquors with on premise drinking privilege at 39 West Ohio street in a 20 by 28 foot room in a three story brick building. Joseph A Weeks also gives notice in the Twelfth ward Center township of a planned license at 628 South West Street for a room 15 by 22 feet to sell intoxicating liquors with on premise drinking, and to seek pool hall and restaurant privileges.
The August 1907 notice outlines multiple city projects authorized by Improvement Resolutions 5257 5253 5259 and 5060. It details Northwestern Avenue first alley east of Park Avenue first alley north of Washington Street Eden Place Alabama Street Hudson Street and Merid ian Street resurfacing and paving plans including brick brick gutters concrete foundations curb lines and water gas and sewer connections with hearings set for August 23 1907 and bids due August 9 1907.
Notice of a September term for a license to sell vinous and malt liquors in a ground floor room fronting Madison Avenue Indianapolis Marion County Indiana. The applicant JOHN O BRIEN seeks prohibitions and potable privileges in the same room. Public sale and rental notices appear in The Sun under For Rent Rooms Wanted Help.
Citizens and voters of the Seventh ward are notified that Marion county commissioners at the September term 1907 granted a license to sell intoxicating vinious malt beverages. The premises occupy 19 by 49 feet with a single west door and one north door on the first floor of a three story brick building at 334 East Washington street on the west side of lot 12 square 49 in Indianapolis.
Notices from Marion county Indiana residents seek September 1907 licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in various wards. Applicants include James Geraghty Jr, G H Secrist, WM H Smith, Joe Tobin, M P Tivenan, Charles Thomas, Fred Ostenforth, Fred Weil, Albert Schroeder, detailing locations on streets such as South Illinois, McCrea, Meridian, Senate Avenue, Capitol Avenue, Shelby, Indiana Avenue and others, with pool table or restaurant privileges in some cases.
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