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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1907
Page
3
In a humorous scene, Rallo and his father debate train safety and seating choices. The father argues rear positions are safer, noting risks at switches and the lure of a rear car. They joke about chair cars versus brake beams and the inevitability of rear-end collisions.
The Hague August conference of Zionists gathers delegates from England America Germany Russia and other nations. They press for setting aside land in Palestine for a Jewish state tracing roots to Herzl and Basle with figures like Nordau Zangwill and Montefiore noted. Russia sends the largest delegation while debates foresee impact on peace talks and future government reports.
A garbled ad touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as fast relief for excited brain nerves and headaches. It claims quick soothing without stomach upset or bad after effects and includes a testimonial from Eliza Webster of Worcester praising the cure.
Reports indicate plans for another senatorial primary in Mississippi as the contest shows an acute form of symptoms and renewed emphasis on party and candidate standings amid ongoing political debate.
In Hillsboro Oregon Mrs Mary Ramsey Lemons Wood age 120 says aging backwards she feels younger each day and even grew two new teeth Her doctor calls it a record first Osler sparks dispute as she dismisses his theory She was born Knoxville Tennessee May 20 1187 Her longevity celebrated by locals and churchwomen who crown her Queen of the May and care for her garden and lawn
A humorous sample of mangled messages from short handed telegraph offices. Lines mention Baby is a boy, fire destroying a warehouse, requests for orders, and odd misreadings like Spot cotton stronger and blue star steamship reserving a stateroom. Names include PERCY Cedar Post Lumber Co and BUILDER & SONS Palatka Florida.
Des Moines Aug 14 J A Warfrn West side barber was arrested in his shop while shaving a customer and adjudged insane. He had been insane for weeks and continued shaving with the belief bloodhounds were chasing him.
The Sun invites readers to use its free want columns for three days offering a housework helper. Ten words may be inserted at no charge to describe a girl for housework.
Notices filed by Frank Brown and Frank E. Hittel seeking licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in Center township and Ward 1 Marion county Indiana. Brown requests sale on premises at 3400 Prospect Street with park space and pool table. Hittel seeks license for 1301 Shelby Street at Orange and Shelby in Hubbard and Martindale addition. Both terms to be heard by Board of Commissioners at September 1907 term.
The subscriber of Twelfth ward Center township Indiana seeks a license at the September term 19 for intoxicating malt and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking privileges. The business is in a room 15 by a unknown dimension with four entrances in a two story frame building at 402 West Maryland Street Indianapolis Marion County. Also applying for pool table and restaurant privileges in the same room. Jerry Sullivan
At the September term 1307 a license is granted to sell and allow consumption on premises. The business front room measures 18 by 50 feet with two doors on Delaware and Georgia streets. Located on part of a 62 by 185 foot parcel in square 77 at the northwest corner Delaware and Georgia streets in Indianapolis Center Township Marion County Indiana Ward 12. Owner James D. Moriarity.
Ninth ward Center township Marion county Indiana applicant Nathan Berkowitz applies to the Board of Commissioners at the September 1907 term for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities for on site consumption. the described one and half story brick building at 930 east washington street includes a 18 by 35 foot room with two entrances, fronts south on washington, and is located on lot 3 in jones subdivision.
Martin Sullivan applies to the Marion County Board of Commissioners at the September 1907 term for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption. The business, 1349 East Washington Street, Ward 19, Center Township, occupies a 17 by 36 feet front room on the first floor of a two story frame building facing north on Washington Street. Also seeks pool table privileges in the same room.
The subscriber announces in Seventh ward Center township that at September term 1907 a pool room is located in a front room 18 by 72 feet with two doors to Empire lobby on the first floor of a one story brick building facing east on Delaware street. It sits on part of a 328-12 feet south side lot and all of lot 3 in square 44, city of Indianapolis Marion county Indiana. Also gives notice of applying for pool table privileges in the same room. William J FederspiIlm.
Michael Ford gives notice to Marion county board of commissioners that he will seek a license at the September 1907 term to sell intoxicating liquor in a room 18 by 21 feet on the ground floor of a one story frame building at the southeast corner of Agnes and Michigan streets in Ward 5 Center township Indianapolis. The premises lie in Elliott's subdivision and include five doors facing west north south and east. The business location is in Center township Marion county Indiana.
An Indianapolis notice states a request to the Marion County Board of Commissioners at the September term 1907 for a license to sell spirituous malt and intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption. The business sits in a one story frame building at 8010 West Washington Street ward 15 Wayne township. The applicant also seeks pool table privileges in the same room.
Louis Beck gives notice to voters of Marion County Indiana that he will apply at the September term 1907 to the Board of Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons and allow on premises at 312 South Meridian Street in ward 12 Indianapol is Center Township with portable privilege in the same room.
Charles Knauer announces his intent to apply to the Marion County Board of Commissioners at the September term 1907 for a license to sell spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons in a front room of a two story brick building at 644 Blake Street in Center Township Indianapolis. He also seeks pool table privileges in the same room.
Charles B. Wells seeks a license to sell intoxicating malt and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons in a first floor room measuring 14 by 35 feet. The space fronts north on Eleventh Street in Ward 4 Center Township Indianapolis Marion County Indiana with a single door to a stockroom. He also requests table privileges in the same room at 110 West Eleventh Street.
Henry Seibert informs the Fifth Ward Center Township Marion County Indiana that at their September term 1907 a premise located at 65 West Washington Street on the first floor of a two story brick building fronts south on Washington Street and includes a room 8 by 5 feet with two extra doors for selling and drinking liquor and requests pool table privilege in Blake and Ray's subdivision outlets 146 and 148 Indianapolis.
J. Gardner announces a Sept 1907 request to Marion County Board of Commissioners for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in a front room at Nos. 119 and 121 West Market Street, Center Township, Indianapolis, a two-room setup including a pool table, with premises described as a 24 by 5 foot front room in a three story brick building.
Solomon Binzer gives notice to citizens and voters of Sixth ward Center township Marion county Indiana of his intent to obtain a license to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors at 312 West Washington Street on the first floor of a two story brick building. The room is 16 by 60 feet with entrances from north and Washington Street.
In Indianapolis Center township Ward Six Sixth term 1907 applicant seeks license to sell intoxicating malt liquor and gin in a front room of a two story brick building at 232 Capitol Avenue north in Ward Six. Also applies for pool table privilege in same room. Also notices a separate applicant in Ward Twelve for license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with pool table at 55 East Georgia Street on first floor of a one story brick building.
Notice states a license application for selling spirituous intoxicating liquors in a room 2x40 feet on first floor of a two story frame building in Center township Marion. Building fronts Southeastern avenue at the southeast corner of Southeastern avenue and Bummit street. Also intends to apply for a pool table license.
Notice that the subscriber will apply to the Board of Commissioners at the September term 1967 for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons at a first floor room in a three story brick building. The room fronts Washington street and is located at No 325 West Washington street, ward 12, Center township, Marion county. May be seen in Indianapolis.
In Center township Marion county Indiana notices list George Spear IT and others seeking licenses to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in various rooms sized 15x20 to 20x30 feet. Several seek pool table and restaurant privileges in properties on Liberty Massachusetts East Buchanan Delaware and Illinois streets. Applicants include WM Rolling Fred Warner and others with details on rooms buildings and ward locations.
The document outlines a September term 1997 permit for liquor sale and on premises drinking in a 21 by 45 foot room with three entrances in a one story brick building at 16 South Illinois Street, Ward 12, Indianapolis Center Township Marion County. It names David Fair as applicant.
Charles Glitzenstein seeks a license from Marion County Board of Commissioners at the September 1997 term to sell intoxicating malt and spirituous liquors in less than five gallons and allow consumption on the premises Located at 17 East Market Street in Ward 4 Indianapolis Center Township Marion County Indiana The business room is 22 by some feet with three exits facing Market Street on a three story brick building jet No 10 square 56 and includes a public drinking area on site.
Chas A. Howes seeks a license at the September term 1907 to sell intoxicating vinous and malt drinks for on premises consumption in a 25 by 35 foot room with four doors, on first floor or basement, in a four story brick building at Capitol avenue and Ohio street, lots 5 and 6, square 23, northwest corner, Center township Ward Six. Also notices for pool table.
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