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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1907

Page

6

Abundant Crops Across the West Predict Prosperity

United Press reports railway executives and traffic managers foresee generous yields in 1907 and 1908. They cite corn and wheat strength, ample cotton prospects in the south, rising grain traffic, and widespread optimism among major railroads including the Chicago & Alton, Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul, Burlington, Santa Fe, Illinois Central, and other lines.

South Joseph W. Claybom Chicago & Alton Claybom Alton Keeley Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul George Nicols Santa Fe Kansas Texas Oklahoma Indian Territory J. T. Harahan Illinois Central Ww. H. Biddle Allings Winchel Biddle E. B. Harris Burlington H. E. Pierpont Marvin Hughitt Chicago & Northwestern

Leaves a Small Estate of Indiana War Governor Widow

The will of Maria Lucinda Morton widow of Oliver P. Morton has been filed for probate. Walter S. Morton and John A. Burbank qualified as executors. The estate is small and most provisions were executed before her death. Sarah C. Gill received nearly all the personal property.

Maria Lucinda Morton Indiana Oliver P. Morton Walter S. Morton John A. Burbank

Youngest Korean heir names Japanese as vice ministers

The heir apparent to the Korean throne, newly named, decreed that all vice-ministers should be Japanese, signaling a strong shift in imperial administration amid Seoul reports dated August 9.

United Press Seoul

Flagler Key West Railroad to Be Finished by 1909

Special to The Sun from Tampa reports the Flagler Standard Oil group will complete the Homestead to Key West railroad by summer 1909. The 160 mile line crosses shallow seas on viaducts with concrete foundations and cofferdams. Construction costs run about 200000 dollars per mile, totaling 32000000 dollars, excluding terminals.

Sun Tampa Fla Henry M. Flagler Standard Oil Homestead Key West Two Keys

War Dogs Jump At Puget Sound Yard For Peace Or War

Wartime bustle surrounds Bremerton Navy Yard as Oregon Nebraska and Wisconsin undergo repairs. Cruisers Albany Chicago and Boston are overhauled while coal supplies shift to semi bituminous Lambert West Virginia. Rumors of potential conflict with Japan and a massive drydock plan color the scene.

Seattle Wash Uncle Sam Puget Sound Navy Yard Bremerton Japan Oregon Nebraska Wisconsin Albany Chicago Boston Buffalo Cardiff Comox B. C Lambert W. Va

Labor party in England rallies around socialism

London reports the Labor party shows strong momentum as it embraces socialist rhetoric, arguing that socialism is a Christian duty and promising reforms. The stance signals a shift in policy tone and potential electoral appeal across segments of the party.

the Sun London Labor Party England

Rev R J Campbell on Socialism and land reform

The article notes Rev R J Campbell, author of the New Theology, being urged to run for Parliament. He argues Socialism is the practical expression of Christianity and cites the land question as root of social evils, urging land acquisition and lower transport costs as remedies.

R. J. Campbell

Hints on making sheets and pillow cases

A reader shares practical guidance on sewing home made sheets saving waste. Use wide sheeting with two and three quarter yards per sheet. Add one quarter yard for extra length then hem and seam to create two pillow cases and a cover for the ironing table.

Great Reduction Announces Anniversary Week Sale

Weber and Zimmer on Virginia Avenue promote a Great Reduction during Anniversary Week with standered discounts and in store specials. Customers greeted by staff during the promotion period and invited to visit the Virginia Avenue location for savings.

Gale Weber & Zimmer Virginia-ave Virginia

Precedent Against Some of Candidates in 1904 Rivalry

Washington reports the 1904 Republican race centers on seven federal officials. Fairbanks as VP, Knox, Foraker, Taft, Root, Cortelyou, and Shaw are named with a note on the rare path from cabinet or vice presidency to the presidency. The piece traces historical precedents and the unlikely chance of cabinet or senate members advancing to the nation's top office.

Washington Fairbanks Knox Foraker Taft Root Cortelyou Shaw Jefferson Roosevelt Martin van Buren Democratic Party Old Hickory The Republic John Adams George Washington Adams Madison Monroe J. Q. Adams United States John Quincy Adams Andrew Jackson Senate Jackson House of Representatives House James A. Garfield Ohio William Henry Harrison James J. Folk Congress Franklin Pierre National House of Representatives James Buchanan England Abraham Lincoln Rutherford B. Hayes Garfield Grover Cleveland Benjamin Harrison William McKinley

Applications for License Housecleaning Time

Advert notes a sale of old traps via a ten word ad in Tae Sun offering three days for 15 cents.

Tae Sun

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Railroads J. F. Gruber Iowa Missouri O. P. Morton U.S Island OF Cuba Pany Atlantic Ocean Homestead, Fla U. S Pacific E. J. Campbell Massachusetts James Madison James Monroe Theodore Roosevelt Bates and Toile du Nord Jose Batiste Cone’s Union Weber & Zimmer Zimmer & Co Virginia Ave Shelby & Prospect Sts Fountain Square Williams John Sharp Williams John Sharp Gov. Varduman Mississippi Nereby Center Township Board of Commissioners Marion County Simon Yandes Indianapolis South West Street Charles Czinczoll State of Indiana Circuit Court Louis Forte Leonard M. Quill John H. Wilson Department OF Public Works Fice Majestic Ind Board of Public Works City of Thirty-Second Street Rader Street Street Railway Company Sheldon Street Sixteenth Street Nineteenth Street Twenty-Fifth Street Central Avenue College Avenue Park Avenue Broadway Joseph T. Elliott Preston C. Trusler Fred J. Mack Office of the Board Majestic Bldg Indianapols Park Ave Twelfth Street Thirteenth Street First Alley Meridian Street Arizona Street Minnesota Street Tecumseh Street Tenth Street Pratt Street Alon Tecumseh Street Public Works Couri Liaoulity Ceck Preeston C. Trusler Pine Street Noble Sub North Charles Bucy
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