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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1907
Page
1
Dr Charles F Stout city meat inspector carried a pound and a half of rotten meat to police magistrate Judge Whallon after a ruling requiring immediate transport of impure meat. Whallon deputized the inspector to hold the evidence at his home until the court hearing.
A miscellaneous column notes new moving picture show on E Washington near May Kee's, stray city observations, crowd estimates of out of town visitors, civic hints, and local happenings. Mentions cops, fire crew heroics, auto ambulance needs, streetcar opinions, rail travel, reunions, and real estate growth as Indianapolis continues to expand.
H. C. Shultz, a traveling salesman, accused two well-dressed women Josephine Helfer and Nellie Tatum of rolling him for a valuable diamond and pawning it for ten dollars after meeting them Saturday. The women, charged on Monday, had their cases continued to Saturday as detectives Gerper and Larsh pursued the suspect.
John Pietzuch a book keeper at Indiana Paper and Bag company was found dead in bed at 3510 WN New Jersey street Sunday morning. The coroner ruled death from apoplexy. He had been dead for several hours, lived on New Jersey street for four years, attended the M E church, and home Vernon Indiana where remains will be sent after funeral services Sunday afternoon.
Isadore Wulfson attempted to buy a basket claiming a bushel of tomatoes. A janitor at the police station lent him 15 cents, enabling the cashier to arrest the market huckster Edward Sweet after discovering the basket held three pecks instead of a bushel. The inspector planned to sell the tomatoes to a commission house.
Weather forecast notes showers this afternoon and tonight with cooler conditions. Tuesday looks fair with daytime sun and cooler tonight. Sunrise is 5 00 AM and sunset 6 37 PM.
Mrs. Alice L. Webb, ex-wife of Brody Duke, purchases 122000 acres in Rowan and Morgan counties Kentucky for 1850000 dollars from J Strickland. The deal was arranged by W E H Briggs of New York. Land borders Frick coal lands, with 10000 feet of hardwood timber per acre. She plans selling timber and developing coal mines and reinvesting in Texas.
United Press reports from London that Moors attacked Casablanca with thousands involved but were repulsed by French forces. French rapid fire and warship guns caused heavy casualties as natives exhausted ammunition and surrendered after fierce fighting.
Hanson Robertson, a man severely described as a negro, stood among prisoners at the police station Monday when detectives from the unit identified him as James Smith, sought for two months on charges of highway robbery and shooting with intent to kill. The case centers on a North Western avenue car hold up near Senate avenue and St Clair street, where conductor Bert Clark was targeted. Smith allegedly fled after firing a parting shot. Smith, whose home is listed as 1680 Yandes street, has reportedly been out of the city, with detectives repeatedly visiting his residence. He was arrested Sunday night by Patrolmen Bixler and Merrill along with two other men from Jeffersonville Indiana for loitering.
Immigrants increasingly use money orders through the post office to safeguard funds while debates continue on postal savings. Assistant Postmaster J E Shideler notes $15,000 in local savings, but warns idle funds and lack of a formal banking system. Canadians and Britons have long postal savings, seen as promoting thrift among salaried workers.
President Small of the Commercial Telegraphers union appeals to unions and businesses to fund two campaigns. One seeks federal government ownership of all telegraph lines to end strikes, with a $2 million goal in 15 days. Congressman McDermott is considered to sponsor the takeover bill.
Ralph Schader, about 59, crippled, fell in a saloon at 514 E Washington and lay in a rear room for over 38 hours with a broken leg. He suffered severe pain, was finally attended by Dr Wagner on Monday, and taken to City hospital in serious condition. He lives on S Noble St.
Clarence Justice, 1421 Cornell Ave, arrested after 16 months of pilfering from his employers. He admits stealing over 300 dollars by selling items, keeping proceeds and sending rest to the cashier. Detectives nabbed him selling curtains for 82 and turning in only 1.
Frank Oakes told police he was knocked down Saturday night at 7 30 in the alley between Pennsylvania and Delaware and Market and Washington streets, robbed of 1 dollar and a gold watch. He was knocked unconscious and cannot recall how he got home. Officers Trimpe and Kitzmiller investigated after Oakes notified E Elliott of the incident.
John Mills 65 a member of the Thirteen club was found in his Harlem room today suffocated. He had shown his landlady a pink slip before retiring last night announcing his appointment to the club’s reception committee bearing the inscription We who are about to die salute you Mills had been out of work for two weeks and was described as a longtime club member and resident of New York City.
Articles of incorporation were filed Monday with the secretary of state for Sommerville Mining company in Indianapolis with capital stock of 10000 dollars and directors Albert R. Worm Henry Mootz J B Sommerville Milton H. Miller George Fahrbach T F Zaiser Amos Mack Paul B Durszewicz and John C Coyle. Gary Supply company in Gary with capital stock 15000 dollars and incorporators A F Knotts R W McCrea and H D Davis. Gary Construction company in Gary with capital stock and Davis among incorporators.
Divorce proceedings halted when Joseph Mason identified a drowned woman as his wife Katherine Lowry, whom he had married in 194 and split from after four days. The body, found at the morgue with another unidentified woman, was recovered after they were drowned from a tow boat last Thursday night. The identity of the second woman remains unestablished.
Ad announces Majestic Theater opening on Labor Day and features Habich Bicycles with steel rims Thor hubs and Person saddle priced at 25 dollars with a 5 dollar coaster option. Address listed as 121 West Washington Street and mentions Gus Habich.
President Roosevelt departed Oyster Bay by sail on the yacht Mayflower at 10 a m and is due to reach Provincetown early Tuesday for the pilgrims landing ceremonies. He will address the crowd and return to the Mayflower by 4 p m and is expected to sail back to Oyster Bay the next day. Taft to speak in Columbus Monday night en route to the Far East. Executive Council of the AFL meets in Washington for three days then travels by boat to Norfolk for its report ahead of November federation meeting.
The Gem Laundry offers family washings with rough dry at 60 per pound and ironing for flat pieces. Wulschner's advertises three furnished rooms complete worth 175 dollars now 135 dollars at The People's Outfittting Co.
Federation selects Gompers Mitchell and Keefe to form a peace board. President Small proposes a ten million dollar strike fund to win the dispute and settle the telegraphers strike swiftly.
At the AFL executive council meeting in Washington on August 19, Samuel Gompers and vice presidents John Mitchell and Daniel J. Keefe were named to form a committee to seek an adjustment of the telegraph company strike. Gompers outlined six months of labor trouble, immigration issues under the Chinese exclusion act and alien contract law, and noted cooperation with farmers' unions. Federation receipts for the period topped expenditures by 315,000 dollars. Attendees included Frank Morrison, John B. Lennon, James Duncan, James O'Connell, Max Morris, D. A. Hayes, William D. Huber, and Joseph Valentine. Each vice president heads an international union in the federation.
Chicago Aug 19 noon President Small orders cable operators in all stations to hold for a strike. About 300 AT and T electricians also instructed to prepare for action. Negotiations stalled, a full relay-men strike looms, with signatories among brokers. Camp near Madison planned for 500 operators and families. Women telegraphers form committee to approach Helen Gould and Secretary Ralph Easley for wage relief. Fundraising goal set at ten million dollars for defense, to be matched by European unionists.
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