Temperance Viewpoints Favor Beer Over Whiskey
The Duluth Herald argues beer is a temperance beverage and urges replacing whiskey with nonintoxicating lager. It cites medical support for beer’s harmlessness and cites Temperance editor William Marion Reedy praising beer as a civilizing force and aid to virtue.
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Duluth Herald
Northwest
William Marion Reedy
the Mirror
Germany
Europe
United States
Lord Salisbury
Great Britain
Salisbury
France
Friends Honor the Hero Earl Irvin Drowned Saving Four
Funeral services for Earl Irvin held at Johnson Haesler and George chapel on Massachusetts Ave. He died off Colon Panama after saving four companions on July 28. Rev D N Van Buskirk conducted the rites with Crown Hill Center Lodge No 216 Knights of Pythias and a Masonic quartet participating. Pallbearers included Robert L Wilson Will Keefe Edward Kepner J C Efroymeson Ora Alexander and Will Anding. Irvin's body arrived Wednesday with his father.
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Earl Irvin
Colon
Panama
Johnson, Haesler
Bloody Chinatown War Spreads Fear Across Coast
Special to The Sun from Los Angeles reports a Chinatown siege following an assault on Chan Mon a wealthy merchant of Bow On tong. Ensuing killings by rivals Hop Sing tong and Hin Sing tong threaten wider violence as police fear spread to other coast cities.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Chinatown
San Fransisco
Chan Mon
Bow On Tong
Hop Sing Tong
Hin Sing Tong
Gas from Straw Invented at Cleveland Plant
Chicago chemist J Russell Coutts, aided by Prof Percival Tarvar and Supt Rice, develops a gas making process using straw and farm waste. An experimental plant in Cleveland confirms the method, claiming 15 010 feet of gas per ton of straw for heating lighting or power.
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Tarvar
Suptrice
J. Russell Coutts
Chicago
Percy Tarvar
Cleveland
Prof. Tarvar
Supt. Rice
Recent Picture Shows Ouida in Poverty and Distress
A recent photograph of Ouida, famed novelist, is published from Florence showing her in old age and poverty. Despite denials, observers report she is in deep distress, lying in a hovel near Florence with serious financial hardship.
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Quida
Florence
Italy
Cial
City Public Works Seeks Bids for Several Street and Sewer Projects
Indianapolis Board of Public Works announces August 19 1907 bid opening for local sewer along Gale Street area and multiple street grade and paving works including Pleasant Street Meridan Street Tecumseh and Sturil Avenue. Each bid must include certified funds and insurers provide liability coverage not less than 5900 per person and 16000 per accident.
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Department OF Public Works
The
Board
Majestic Bldg
Indianapolis
Ind
Board of Public Works
Indiana
City of
Gale Street
Thirteenth Street
Nowland Avenue
Newland Avenue
Cal: Street
Gaia Street
Pleasant
Curline
Shelfy Street
First Alley
Madison Avenue
Minnesota Street
Meridian Street
Ermont Street
ST. Clair Street
Tecumseh Street
Tenth Street
Pratt Street
Sturil Avenue
Arsenal Avenue
Oriental Street
Aaid Board of Public Works
Indiansanois
Joseph T. Elliott
Peston C. Trusler
Frep J. Ack
Applications for License in Indianapolis Ward No 12
Notices filed by George Spear S J Brockhaus en William Krollinger David Fair Fred Warner and Charles Glitzenstein seeking licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in Marion county Indiana at September term 1907. Each notice details ward, street location room size and premises for on premise drinking and requests for pool or restaurant privileges where stated.
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Center Township
Mallen County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Illinois Street
Binkley
Indianapolis
Marion County
Twinois Street
WM. Krollinger
Board of County Commissioners
Businesw
Market Street
Indianapol
West Market
Old Board
Fred Warner
Snhber
Center Townel
Marten
Pinais
Kenic
Senate
Hingis Street
Willton County
Hlinais Street
David Fair
Ree Treet
Crossed Sea to Freedom Henry Hartman Dies at 79
Henry Hartman aged 79 died at his home on Shelby street after bronchial trouble. He came to the United States at age two to escape military service and once lived on a farm near Southport. Funeral services will be Sunday afternoon at the German Lutheran Church at Laurel and Orangem Street. He is survived by a daughter and two sons.
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Henry Hartman
Shelby St
Mr. Hartman
Southport
Laurel and Orangeste
Notices of liquor license applications in Indianapolis ward wards
A compilation of notices from multiple residents of Marion county Indiana announcing their September term 1907 applications to the Board of Commissioners for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in various wards. Included are details of business locations in Indianapolis with street addresses and parcel descriptions, room sizes and entrances, and requests for pool table privileges.
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Crater Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
State of
Indiana
Washington Street
Blake & Ray
Indianapolis
Center Township
Henry Seibert
Cone
Prospect Street
Denny and Holbrook
Frank Brown
Jones
Outlet TI
Nathan Berkowitz
Board of County Commissioners
Lote 4
Budd
East
Martin Sullivan
Ouida Portrait in Poverty Shown After Government Action
The British government grants an annual pension of 750 dollars. Louise de la Ramee known as Ouida made a fortune from novels like Under Two Flags Strathmore and Two Little Wooden Shoes but spent it on lawsuits charitable gifts and eccentricities. Friends arranged a newspaper photograph two weeks ago showing her in penury with old eyes after years of wealth.
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Louise de la Ramee
Quida
Strathmore
Rose Paister Stokes to Resume East Side Writing
Rose Paister Stokes, who paused her career to marry J. G. Phelps Stokes, will resume work on the East Side. She declines compensation and aims to reconnect with the migrated masses to aid and guide them.
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New York
Rose Paister Stokes
J. G. Phelps Stokes
East Side
Bryan at log rolling event in Vincennes
In Vincennes Indiana W. J. Bryan and Governor Folk are listed as speakers for the Modern Woodmen log rolling next week Ex Attorney General Charles W Miller of Goshen is also scheduled to speak.
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Vincennes
Ind
W. J. Bryan
Gov. Folk
Woodmens
Charles W. Miller
Goshen
Moyer Arrives in Denver With Family entourage
Charles H. Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners is in Denver escorted by Mia Moyer and her sister. The visit marks a notable gathering in the city as the labor leader tours local scenes and meets with supporters.
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the Sun
Denver
Col
Charles H. Moyer
The
Western Federation of Miners
Moyer
Mia
Ten word ad sells old traps in The Sun
In a brief notice readers are invited to place a ten word advertisement in The Sun to sell their old traps for three days at a cost of 15 cents. The item emphasizes quick sale through a small display option.
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Alonuy
N.Y
Catiartic
Palapetie
Serine Remedy Co
Maroin County
Square 69
West
Isaac Diener
Buchanan
McKernan
Buchanan Streets
S. J. Brochhausen
Delaware Street
Smith Heirs
Edward Beiser
Suare Ft
East Market Street
Charles Glitzenstiein
People's Coal. and Cement CO
Logsdon [Ros.’ Fuel Company
Piones
Nc Ma
State of Indiana
Meridian
South Streets
Blake
Square 6
Marion Courty
South Meridian Street
Louis Beck
Gem
Blake Street
Harris
Wari
Eleventh Street
McKernan & Yandes
Outlet
Drake & Mayhew
West Eleventh Street
Charles B. Wells
Said County
West Market Street
Do. J. Gardner
Mallon County
Atv
Indianapo Center Township
Irna
Zton Street
Solomon Binzer
Citize
Wyward
Board of Commis Liners
Adation County
State of India
Capitol Avenue
New York Street
Indianapp
Indi
W. M. Prossiur
Georgia Street
C. C
R. A. Green
Barton County
Southeastern Avenue
S. R. Lippincott
Mariot County
Summit Street
Voard
William Hodde
Shelby Street
Orange and
Shelby Streets
Hubbard and
Martindale Et al
South East
Frank E. Hitter
Twelfth
Maryland Street
Jerry Sullivan
Delaware and
James D. Moriarsity
Empire
William J. Federspill
Notwice
Agnes Street
Eluert
Outlet 156
Agnes
Michigan Streets
Michael Ford
Nereby
Wayne Township
Washington
Township 15
Washingston Street
John Ebner
Rose
Swan
Bryan
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