Lost Boy 15 Found in Chicago
Preston Wilson, 15, son of J A Wilson of Greenfield, believed missing, is located in Chicago per police information received by a desk sergeant. Chauncey Duncan led to the report. the boy worked briefly as a bell boy at the Auditorium hotel and said he had been with a Jake excursion boat in Indiana before arriving in Chicago. Parents notified. the father had earlier accused a local man of luring his son away.
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J. A. Wilson
Greenfield
Kensington
Jil
Chicago
Desk
John Corrigan
Chauncey Duncan
Wilson
Duncan
Indianapolis
Preston
Auditorium Hotel
Jake
Indiana
Corrigan
Athletics Storm Over Detroit Play During Pennant Drive
The Athletics accuse Detroit players of dirty play and crippling tactics during a bitter pennant chase. They compare Detroit’s style to past Baltimore champions and insist officials failed to curb rough tactics.
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Athletics
Detroit
Baltimore
Old Settlers Reunion Closes With Pipe Smoking Contest
The final day of the Broad Ripple old settlers reunion drew big crowds as contests in singing recitation baking and a pipe smoking challenge among seven veteran smokers entertained attendees. Samuel Stoops won the pipe contest while Esther Fo ley and others received top honors in age and talent events. A bronze bust deaf awarded to Orpha Smith and a baby cab to Hugh Cox highlighted the prizes along with several cash and merchandise awards.
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Johnson
Ginger
Samuel Stoops
Carolyn Huffer
Talbott Ave
New York
Andrew Kapy
Broad Ripple
Esther
Percy Foley
Hugh Cox
W. H. Newby
S. Illinois Sr
Rosa Jacks
John Good
D. J. Ragan
Surprise Birthday Honor for Herman Lieber Jr at German House
An invitation to Herman Lieber Jr drew him to the German House for his 75th birthday. About 100 guests gathered for a bounteous repast as toasts were given by August Kuhn Emmerich Kipp Francke Lieber Thorsch Lieber Stempfel Haueisen Martin Vonnegut and Rappaport. A life-sized bust was proposed and adopted for display at the German House.
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Herman Lieber, Jr
August M. Kuhn
C. E. Emmerich
A. Kipp
Fred Francke
Albert Lieber
Hugo Thorsch
Rich Lieber
Theodore Stempfel
William Haueisen
Emil Martin
Clemens Vonnegut
Leo M. Rappaport
Theodore Wagner
Mr. Lieber
Two Men Drowned In Lake Erie Tragedy Near Catawba Island
United Press reports that John N. Williamson of St. Louis and Stanley Brown of Columbus drowned when a canoe capsized during a gale while returning from Catawba island to the bay. Their bodies were found in Lake Erie late yesterday.
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United Press
Port Clinton
John N. Williamson
St. Louis
Stanley Brown
Columbus
Lake Erie
Catawba Island
Taft Calls Roosevelt a Steam Engine in Breeches
Secretary William H. Taft, traveling to Louisville, spoke at the Lawrenceburg depot saying he would not discuss politics but praised President Roosevelt as a "steam engine in breeches" who stands for a square deal for rich and poor alike. Several thousand locals greeted him warmly.
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William H. Taft
Louisville
Roosevelt
Internes Strike at St Josephs Hospital Causes Resignation
8T Paul Minn Aug 23 The entire corps of internes at St Josephs hospital resigned in a body after presenting a written communication to the mother superior. General dissatisfaction with treatment and conditions at the institution prompted the action. A grievances list accompanied the resignations.
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Paul, Minn
St. Joseph's Hospital
Rev Huey Praises Country Church In Winona Lake Talk
Rev Huey of St Louis urged support for rural congregations saying country churches mold spiritual and intellectual life. He described three kinds of country churches, urged unity for modern facilities, emphasized country evangelism and respect for country pastors, and warned against killing the rural church. He cited presidents and professionals born in the countryside as proof of its importance.
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Winona Lake
Ind
G. Huey
Grand-ave
United Presbyterian Church of
Ban on the Middies at Annapolis
Aug 23 Annapolis news reports Supt Badger has joined municipal authorities in stopping dancing late hours theater dinners and chorus girl attractions for naval academy students. The campaign aims to curb naval middies indulgence in these pleasures.
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United Press
Annapolis
Uncle Sam
Naval Academy
Supt
Badger
The Sun Free Want Ad Offer
The Sun offers to print a ten word room rental advertisement free for three days for readers with vacant rooms to rent.
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the Sun
Taft Addresses Southern Audiences in Lexington Speech
Secretary of War William H. Taft spoke at the Lexington Auditorium addressing southern concerns on national issues. He drew applause from supporters and respect from opponents as he outlined his views on matters of wide interest.
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William H. Taft
Tomato crop may be harmed by tomato worm pests
State Entomologist Benjamin W. Douglas warns growers of California like infestations of tomato worm in tomatoes and tobacco. He explains life cycle, recommends hand removal in small plots and Paris green spraying in larger fields with lime to protect foliage and prevent fruit contamination. The piece also discusses Secretary Taft's stance on the fifteenth amendment and race politics in the South, including his views on negro suffrage and southern white allies.
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Roosevelt
South
Taft
Benjamin W. Douglas
Douglas
Attempted bombings target Cripple Creek Colorado train
An attack to blow up the incoming Short Line passenger train near St. Peter's Dome injured M. J. McCarthy and shattered windows. Women fainted as a similar attempt at Duffield failed. robbers suspected, detectives pursue two men alleging revenge motive.
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Cripple Creek
Col
St. Peter's Dome
Colorado Springs
M. J. McCarthy
Victor
Duffield
Taft Arrives in St Louis for Lexington Visit
Secretary Taft arrived in St Louis from Lexington and was met by leading Republicans at Union station before being escorted to the Planters hotel. He said he would not discuss weighty public questions in an informal interview and later departed at 2 15 p m for Oklahoma City.
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ST. Louis
Taft
Lexington
Union Station
Planters Hotel
Franklin Ferriss
Jephtha D. Howe
Thomas J. Aikeng
Thomas E. Neiderinhans
Henry Kiel
Edward Woein
Edward Pretori
Sern. Bernard Delaney Shoots Wife Then Kills Self
New York August 3 First sergeant Bernard Delaney of Company F Sixthty-ninth Regiment and armory janitor shot his wife in the right ear early today and killed himself Doctors say Mrs Delaney is at Flower Hospital and expected to recover The tragedy is attributed to drink.
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United Press
New York
Bernard Delaney
Sixty-ninth Regiment
Armory
The Difference in sports critique on errors and umpire bias
The speaker contrasts a shortstop making one error in ten to 12 chances with an umpire who sees 300 calls and errs once, labeling the umpire a blind bum and other harsh terms. He questions whether such scenes trend unfavorably in respectable circles.
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Bob Emslie
Indianapolis City Ordinances Prohibit Street Damage
City issues General Ordinance No 70 1907 banning wheels with ridges on improved streets without smooth tires and limiting street damage by machines. Penalty up to 200 dollars and 10 days imprisonment. takes effect after two weeks in Indianapolis Sun. Also General Ordinance No 71 1907 restricts locating and maintaining infectious disease hospitals within 150 feet of residences, with fines starting at 100 dollars and daily penalties thereafter. Both ordinances certified by City Clerk James McNulty on August 22 1907.
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Common Council
Indianapolis
Indiana
City of
James M'Nulty
James M’nulty
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