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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1907

Page

2

Splendid Castle Of Golden Rule Dedication Of Indiana Pythians

The dedication of the Indiana Pythian building in the grand lodge hall drew prominent Indiana orators led by Charles A. Barnes. George W. Powell and Grand Chancellor Jonce Monyhan spoke as the temple was formally presented to the order, highlighting fraternity, civic virtue, and the Golden Rule in a ceremony that boosted state membership and community spirit.

Indiana Charles A. Barnes Pythian Grand Lodge of Grand Lodge Tomlinson Hall C. A. Barnes Order of Knights of Pythias Galilee Brotherhood of Man Histianity Order Gen Carnahan Shiveley Wade Hunt Wilson and McCurdle Brother Watson Thas Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows and Masonic Fraternities Indiana Pythians

False Love Puts Eloping Heiress in a Pitiful Plight

Special to The Sun reports 11 year old heiress Floretta Whaley, who eloped in April from Hempstead with Rev. Jere Kenode Cooke, left ill in a Canadian sanitarium while Cooke, once rector of St. George’s, is unfrocked. Grandmother Mrs. Whaley doubts the abandonment tale as investigations continue.

New York Floretta Whaley Hempstead L. I Jere Kenode Cooke St. George Church August Belmont Canada Burgess Hezekiah Whaley Cooke Hudson Hartford Conn

Notable Gratitude and Growth of Our Fraternity

The speaker notes that granite has crumbled to dust but foundation lies in human love and altruistic spirit. He credits the organization with attracting the best men during hardship, praising growth and progress of the fraternity and thanking brethren from other domains for rejoicing together. He expresses Hoosier greetings and hopes the order continues to grow, prosper, and leave lasting memories of the day.

Italian man tries to claim Mrs Cartwright on Delaware avenue

Mrs Ben Cartwright and husband were approached Wednesday evening by an Italian who seized her arm and proclaimed her his wife. Bicycle Officer Elmer Hall searched with no trace. The suspect dropped a suitcase and fled. The Cartwrights reside at 3304 Newton Ave.

Ben Cartwright Delaware and Washington St

Will wed in London wedding of Mrs Stanford White

The widow of slain architect Stanford White will marry Charles Mc Kim, White’s former partner. The ceremony is set for next month at St. Margaret's church in Westminster, London, according to an announcement from Paris.

United Press Paris Stanford White Harry K. Thaw Charles McKim White London St. Margaret's Church Westminster

Cincinnati seeks Clarence Held over fraudulent checks

Cincinnati police hunt for Clarence D Held after his Indianapolis arrest on issuing fraudulent checks. He allegedly continued the same scheme in Cincinnati after escaping trouble. Authorities warn the public and pursue possible leads connected to his activities and whereabouts.

Cincinnati Clarence D. Held Held Indianapolis

Third Baseman Married in Terre Haute Licensing

Claude Goodman, third baseman for the Terre Haute Central League team, and Miss Edith Newby received a marriage license today in Terre Haute Indiana. Goodman is noted as one of the circuit’s most popular players.

Sun Terre Haute Ind Claude Goodman Mias Edith Newby Goodman

Oregon Team to Exhibit at Camp Ross Event

The K O P program lists a public exhibition drill by the famed Oregon team at Tomlinson hall in the day and evening sessions. Activities include a Knight rank ceremony, battalion parade, company drill, and Grand Vice-Chancellor presiding with speeches by John W Holtzman and Edward Henden plus Oregon team exhibitions and lodge openings.

Camp Ross Tomlinson Hall Oregon Gass John W. Holtzman Oregon Lodge Dayton Tomlingen Hall Indianapolis Edward Henden

Wild man near Wheaton terrifies suburb

United Press reports a panic in Wheaton Illinois as a giant maniac roams woods near the Chicago Golf Club. A posse forms to trap him while locals abandon the links during his appearances, heightening fear in the community.

Wheaton United Press Wheaton, Ill Chicago

Clowry Leads Fight On The Telegraphers

New York August 15 Robert C Clowry president of the Western Union Telegraph company faces telegraphers strike tactics from the past He notes his war time service under Gen Anson Stager and a 69th birthday upcoming Sept 8 His career spans the United States Canada and Mexico with a life starting as a messenger boy and rising to lieutenant colonel for wartime service.

New York Robert C. Clowry Western Union Telegraph Company Western Division Chicago Clowry Will County Iinois Joliet Andrew Carnegie Carnegie Anson Stagger Grant United States Canada Mexico

Taft Keynote Speech Aims To Define Presidential Bid

Taft plans to speak before the Buckeye Republican Club in Columbus as his party’s likely platform. The address will defend the Roosevelt administration and outline tariff revision stance, arguing deferral until after the 1908 campaign, while stressing protectionist principles and impartial law enforcement. He will also address current financial market anxieties and rail rate legislation, portraying himself as the president’s champion against market speculation and corporate misconduct.

The Sun Washington Taft Buckeye Republican Club Columbus Murray Bay Canada Cyater Bay Roosevelt Congress Republican Party Benator Foraker Ohio New York Roosvelt Foraker Brownaville Tex John D

Planned girl's release leads to detective arrest

Edgar Ellis a well driller was held by detectives on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a girl. Hazel Hamon 15 inmate of the Indiana Industrial School for Girls was found hiding behind the school asserting Ellis promised to take her to Indianapolis. Ellis of 606 North East street was arrested by Capt Bray and Detectives Manning Samuels.

Edgar Ellis Amos Butler Board of State Charities Robert Metgiger Hazel Hamon Indiana Industrial School For Girls Ellis Indianapolis Bray Manning Samuels N. East St

Meetings of Friends in Richmond Prepare for Two Major Gatherings

Richmond Indiana will host two upcoming Friends meetings. Indiana yearly meeting begins September 25, followed by the American Friends general conference opening October 15. The sessions promise consideration of several important matters.

Friends Indiana

Richmond Fights For Government Meat Inspection

Richmond, Ind, August 15. The city is pushing for government inspection of all meat from cattle slaughtered locally. The government promises inspection if slaughterhouses meet requirements, but opposition from butchers blocks progress.

Richmond Ind

Negro disfranchisement bill passes in Georgia house

Special to The Suz reports that on August 15 the Georgia house voted 159 to 16 to pass the negro disfranchisement bill already approved by the senate. The house made minor amendments and sent it back for concurrence. Passage is seen as certain and the bill is expected to become law within days.

Atlanta House Senate

White Writes Novel in First Effort

William Allen White, editor of the Emporia Gazette, writes his first novel to be published early in winter. The Western hero is described as White's ideal citizen. White has traveled to New York with the first section of the story.

Sus Emporia Kas William Allen White Emporia Gasette Mr. White New York

Blows at gambling house kill man in Council Bluffs

Jas Lankton of Council Bluffs, formerly Logansport Indiana, died from a head blow after an altercation with John Sheffler, alleged gambling house keeper. Sheffler was arrested and released on a 9000 bond. Lankton leaves a wife and two young children.

Council Bluffs Jas. Lankton Logansport Ind John Sheffler Sheffer Lankton

Mrs Eddy Faces Mental Capacity Exam in Home

Mary Baker G Eddy, leader of Christian Science, answered questions from three special masters including an alienist in Concord New Hampshire about her ability to manage her affairs. The hearing explored whether her religious teachings reflect delusions or dementia, with future expert evaluation anticipated.

Concord N. H Mary Baker G. Eddy Christian Scientist Church Streeter Aldrich Christian Science Eddy Jelly Laura Sargent Christian Science Leader Asf

Watson A Candidate for Governor in Sixth District

Richmond Ind August 15 Watson Republican representative James E Watson appears set to run for governor. Indications show a campaign organization forming to promote his candidacy.

Sun Richmond Ind James E. Watson Congress

How He Won Girl by Arranging Marriage Plan

Joseph Fine and Mise Loda Mea mack of Stilesville Indiana were at the Claypool hotel parlors. Fine was one of eight youths seeking the girl's hand. Fine pledged love to the girl's father, became his business partner, and now in his securing through strawey.

Joseph Fine Mise Loda Meamack Stilesville Ind Marki Claypool Fine Mr. Fine Strawey

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Golden Rule Pythias Cere Gen. Carnahan Union Banner Courage Enterprise Hoosier Pythian Order Hoosier State Walane Ie Bank Floretta Whaley Will Cascarate George Kryder Napoleon Andy Cathartic Abe TEM Co Chisago N.Y Robert G Clowry Buckeye Re Publican Club Tary Rockefeller Hughes Seattle Japan Philippines Beech Grove Beech Grove Improvement Co Ing Union Station Pennsylvania St John Wocher Mrs. Eddy Christian Science Church Watson
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