Government Ownership Urged For Telegraphs In Congress
Progressive members of Congress push a bill by Samuel Smith of Michigan to place postal telegraph services under the Post Office. Supporters cite lower rates, better service, and use in public systems, comparing US rates with Australia and citing historical warnings by Morse and Henry Clay.
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Foot Strikes Scythe Leaves Toddler Wounded
Special to The Sun from Jasper Indiana reports three year old Willard Curtis injured when his foot struck a garden scythe in his mother's yard at Ireland. The accident nearly severed the foot, drawing concern for the child’s condition.
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Mrs Walker Injured in Buggy Accident in Rockport
Special to The Sun. In Rockport India on August 14 Mrs John Walker wife of Mayor Walker was thrown from her buggy yesterday and sustained a broken collar bone.
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John Walker
John Edward Addicks Gas Addicks Biography
Philadelphia August 14 report outlines John Edward Charles O Sullivan Addicks born November 21, 1841, a Beare and Bantry descendant, long-time Philadelphia businessman. It notes his early work, marriage to Laura Butcher, child, and a residence pattern between cities. The piece hints at rumors of divorce and hints at his fading wealth amid auction bell sounds.
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Jacob Waldeck
Philadelphia
John Edward Charles
O'Sullivan Addicks
Laura Butcher
Addicks
Claymount
Winnington
Del
Addicks the Gas King and His Wealth
The article outlines Addicks rising in high finance through water gas invention interests. It credits his veto of Standard Oil intervals delaying gas plan mergers for $300 000 on $10 000 stock. Lawson calls him the Gas King as he controls three Boston gas firms forming Bay State Gas and amasses wealth up to twenty thousand dollars. He buys Now Then yacht and meets luxury with Claymount estate and Philadelphia home plus New York apartments.
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Addicks and the Delaware Senate Fight
The text recalls the rise of political ambition in Addicks after learning Republicans won Delaware’s legislature. He sought a U S Senate seat, faced rejection, and led a protracted, costly campaign that left Delaware with unstable representation and a large campaign fund equivalent to millions in today’s terms.
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Addicks in Politics Falls as Personal and Legal Turmoil Grows
A troubled trajectory marks Addicks's life as divorce, marital shifts, and lawsuits intertwine with political loss. After two divorces and a controversial adoption of Mrs Wilson's daughters, debts mount, Bay State Gas drops into receivership, judgments pile up, and allies desert while rivals reap political gains.
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Wynser
Bay State Gas Company
Wilmington
Boston
Addicks Estate Finances Shadow Former Wealth
Sheriff sales haunt Addicks as business property in Wilmington and the yacht were liquidated months ago. The recent sale of his Seventeenth Street home revived memories of Rosalie Butcher who left to Florence Addicks ten thousand dollars and a Twentieth Street house in her will. The couple reportedly live apart with strained ties.
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Warship President Now A Gunboat For San Salvador
San Francisco reports the former salmon carrier President has become a gunboat for San Salvador’s navy. Reinforced forward deck holds two guns and the Israeli Sentry sails as part of the mosquito fleet. Gasoline stores amidships raise risks in potential clashes with Guatemala.
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Great Socialist Congress Chooses A M Simons Leader
Chicago Socialists announce A M Simons editor of the party organ will lead U S delegates to the International Socialistic Congress in Stuttgart Germany on August 17. Main debate will center on oriental immigration with Australia the Transvaal and the United States affected as they oppose contract labor to temporarily raise wages.
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Germany
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Transvaal
Fatal Accident In Insulating Factory Belting
Irwin Downey aged 30 died after being caught in the belting at an Alexandria Indiana insulating material factory yesterday. Police and safety officials investigate the accident at the plant where Downey worked.
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Applications for License at St Joe and New Jersey Streets
The subscriber in Marion county Indiana Ward 8 Center township will apply to the Board of Commissioners at the September term 1907 for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premise drinking privileges. The business room is a front room on the ground floor of a two story brick building at the northwest corner of St Joe and New Jersey streets, fronting St Joe. The room measures 1944 by 60 feet with a side door on New Jersey street and two doors north of the bar to halfway. It sits on lot 19 in Sorin's subdivision in outlets 179 and 176 in Indianapolis Center township Marion county Indiana, known as the northwest corner of East St Toa street and North New Jersey street in ward 8 IT. Also notice for a pool table in the same room.
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Seizures and arrests mark peak fishing and hunting season
The Lodiana Wish and Game commission reports deputies cracking down on illegal dynamiting and unlicensed seining across the state. Chauncey Cardin, William Moore, and Robison Vevrin from Madison are convicted. Chauncey Cardin cited with others. Samuel Strong fined 280 dollars for dynamiting Wild Cat creek. Court cases against Fox, Caldwell, Walter Day, and Willard Day for seining near Brooklyn will be heard in Martinsville.
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William Moore
Robison Vevrin
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Court of Justice of the Peace
A. J. Israyson
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Samuel Strong
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Warren and
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Courtland Fox
Babe Caldwell
Walter Day
Willard Day
White Tick Creek
Brooklyn
Martinsville
Fish and Game Commission
Knife Wielding Man Slashes Victim Near Seymour
Special to The Saw reports Daniel Green was slashed by Louis Thomas with a knife in Seymour on August 14 and is said to be near death at the scene.
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Wedding Vows Echo In Quaint Parlance
Fragmentary account describes a wedding scene with a parson pronouncing the vows and the groom’s words winning the bride. The odd dialogue hints at a playful tonal shift while noting the union being formalized.
Indianapolis liquor license notices in multiple wards
Citizens and voters are informed that several individuals including James Moran James Mullin Louis Koerner and Jacob Erpeting will apply at the Marion county Board of Commissioners September term 1997 or August term 1907 for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption and pool table privileges. Locations include North Street Noble Street Merrill Missouri Merrill and mis souri streets and Meridian and Kelly streets in Center township Indianapolis.
Woman's Life Saved and Doctor’s Panacea Promoted
A Kalamazoo medical notice touts Dr. Pengelly’s long service and his remedies for women. It claims vernal practice for over twenty years and promotes Zoa-Phora as a trusted female health aid, sold by druggists in one dollar bottles with a copy of Dr Pengelly's Advice to Women included.
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Application for License in Marion County Indiana 1907
Notice by M COLM seeks a license to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons at a Belmont avenue location in Center township. The front room 20 by 40 feet on Belmont at Leeds is listed, with Leeds street corner access, Traub's West-side addition. Pool table notice included.
Public Works Board sets August hearing on Woodlawn Windsor roadwork
City of Indianapolis Board of Public Works announces August 18, 1907 remonstrance hearing on prima facie assessments for public improvements on Woodlawn Avenue from Nelson Street to Villa Avenue and Windsor Street from Tenth to Twelfth, with plans page details and assessment roll on file. Joseph T. Elliott presides. Preston C. Trusler and Fred J. Wack sign.
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Indianapolis Liquor License Notices From 1907 Ward Elections
Marion county Indiana records list numerous applicants seeking licenses to sell intoxicating liquors at various addresses in Indianapolis. Notices name wards 15, 14, 12, 9, 7, 3, 1 and others, with details on rooms, streets and building descriptions, plus requests for pool table privileges in the same locations.
Sun Wants Ad Notices for Vacant Rooms
The Sun invites readers to submit want columns for rental rooms and offers free advertising space. Send details to the newspaper for consideration and possible publication.
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Notice to Sell Liquor in Center Township Indiana
Frank Fivecoat applies to the Board of County Commissioners in Marion county Indiana for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons at a front room on the ground floor of a two story brick building at the southwest corner of Arch street and Alabama street Indianapolis Center township. The space measures 17 by 39 feet with multiple doors and is located at No 16 North Alabama street in Nancy Lowman subdivision. September term 1907.
Notice to Citizens for Liquor License in Center Township
A notice to the citizens and voters of Center Township Fourth Ward announces a September 1907 term seeking a license to sell intoxicating liquors by the drink in a 15 by 27 foot room with two doors, located on the first floor of a two story brick building on West Street and Thirteenth Street, Benjamin F. Thornston’s North West Street addition. Peter Lawall.
Notice of liquor sale and pool table in Ward 7 Indianapolis
The subscriber of Seventh Ward Center township notifies that spirituous liquors were and remain sold on the premises. The business is in a room 1x30 feet with three doors, fronting north on Market Street, in a two story brick building at the southeast corner of Market and Noble, lot No. 4 in Haughey subdivision in Outlet No. 665, Indianapolis Center township Marion county Indiana known as the southeast corner of Noble and Market streets Ward 7. Also notice for pool table. Frank M. Forey.
Notice of liquor license and pool table privileges request
Bernhard Dorfman gives notice he will apply to the Board of Commissioners at the September term 1907 for a license to sell intoxicating vinous malt drinks in a room 26 by 80 feet at the northwest corner of Delaware and Chesapeake streets in Ward 12 Center Township Marion County Indiana known as No 124 South Delaware Street and also applies for pool table privileges in the same room in Saint de Palais sub of squares Indianapolis.
Applications for liquor licenses in Indianapolis wards
Notices filed by H P OConnell Christian Ries and John Kerr seeking licenses to sell intoxicating malt and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking rights. Locations include 1317 Bates street Ward 10 39 South Delaware street Ward 11 and 142 West Washington street Ward 6 with pool table privileges requested in same rooms.
Indianapolis Licenses Sought For Two Saloons In Ward Ten
Applications to the Board of County Indiana at the September term 1907 seek licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in two Indianapolis premises. One location is 209 East Washington street a 17 by 46 foot room with pool table rights. The other is 619 Virginia avenue a first floor room with doors to a brick building.
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