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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1907
Page
6
A four year old named Bennie aided a soldier, Goodman, by signaling sleeping German guards after being left with wine by the guards. Goodman hid with Bennie, then crossed into the German frontier and reached safety after five days of night travel through barns and haystacks.
Seven year old Bennie Meyerson arrives in Omaha from Mitau Latvia Russia after traveling alone 5000 miles. A neck tag reads I am Bennie Meyerson Send Me to Omaha Neb. His father L Meyerson waits. Bennie’s tale ties to a wider story of a family migration amid wartime pressure and a dramatic homecoming plan.
Oscar 8 Brooke appointed receiver of the People’s State Bank at Brownstown. Bond fixed at 100000 dollars. Depositors may recover about seven cents on the dollar. A embezzlement warrant issued against late President Hugh Burrell who died August fifth. Officials investigate bank accounts in Cincinnati to probe a 39000 dollar discrepancy with a Cincinnati correspondent bank.
The Lippincott Glass company in Alexandria Indiana plans to resume operations on August 24 after停 suspension. The factory employs about 600 workers and operates its large chimney facility in the town.
In Paqgli Indiana William Watts accused Mack Henderson of stealing whisky at Turley’s quarry three miles from town. Henderson struck Watts with a wooden club, leaving Watts in a dying condition. Henderson fled the scene.
Boonville Indiana August 13 United States Senator James A Hemenway has recommended Henry Balding Lewis of New Albany as a cadet at West Point He is the son of Captain Lewis an officer with thirty years of service and standing in the army
San Francisco relief officials scramble to relocate 17 500 residents from parks and public squares by Aug 17 1906. Refugee cottages moved to suburban sites under a $65 000 fund. leases and land payments unlock home ownership while health and fire safety measures strengthen camp management.
The sixty third annual session of the Northwestern Indiana Christian conference ends after five days. Officers elected: President Rev. Samuel J. McNeeley of Tiosa, vice-president Rev. N. B. Atkinson of Argos, secretary Rev. Dc. E. McCoy of New Waverly, treasurer Rev. S J. Beck of Young America. The 1908 conference will be held in Kokomo.
Harry Payne Whitney completed court oversight of his father William C. Whitney's estate in New York. He earned about 480000 for his executorship and commissions, as appraised assets exceeded 24 million with larger holdings in Standard Old, Guggenhelm Exploration, American Smelting, American Tobacco, and more, totaling an estimated 40.6 million.
Paris reports Albert Soleilland awaits execution for the brutal murder of 12 year old Marthe Erbelding. The public clamors for his death though France has effectively abolished capital punishment. Debate continues as government bodies differ on reform.
Richmond reports a plan led by Thomas Fortune Ryan and partners to make Seaboard Air Line the nation’s top coal carrier by opening a vast Virginia coal field. A million acres were bought via Carter and associates, linking to the South & Western railroad, with the coal near Cardiff quality and naval interest. Carter rose from modest beginnings to head a major southern resources push, aged about 49.
Kansas City clubwomen led by Mrs. George B. Longan the Parliamentary club president will organize support for creating public playgrounds for children. They plan an athletic meeting to raise funds and interest in the cause.
A nostalgic look at round cuffs once worn as standard. The article laments the rise of buttoned cuffs and their practical benefits, noting how a link button ended the era. It imagines future cuffless designs to solve nuisance issues like perspiration and sleeve movement.
A compact remark compares Kaiser Wilhelm II showing the czar a real navy to a woman displaying ostrich plumes to a neighbor unable to have them. Advertisement notes four rooms furnished complete worth 225 dollars offered for 155 dollars by The People's Outting Co.
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