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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1907

Page

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Runaway Girls Plague Indiana Industrial School

Investigators probe escapes from the Indiana Industrial School for Girls as Goldie Percival Dora Kintz and Hazel Harmon flee to Indianapolis Terre Haute and Terre Blaute. Four men face affidavits for contributing to delinquency and assisting escapes amid rising unrest at the cottage式 grounds.

Goldie Percival Dora Kintz Indianapolis Hazel Harmon Edward Tullis Licely Haughville Claypool Hotel Kruger and Lancaster Percival Kintz Terre Blaute Frank Baker

Storm causes fire damage in Indianapolis church and other hits

An early Tuesday storm in Indianapolis struck a church at LaGrande and Hamburz, causing a fire and about $100 in damages. Lightning also damaged a elm tree near Walcott and Michigan, a telephone pole at Sixteenth and College, and sparked a fire at Bert Jaffe’s East Street apartment house but extinguished before firefighters arrived. Hoch drug store lights were knocked out when wires were struck.

Indianapolis LaGrande Ave Hamburzst Church of God Bert Jaffe St Clair and East Sts Woman's Prison Walcott Michigan-sts Sixteenth St College-ave Hoch Drug Store Nineteenthst

Grant H. Clay DMD Dentist Celebrates 34 Years

Dr Grant H Clay marks thirty four years with the New York Dental practice and related MSN milestone as he continues dental service in Delaware.

Grant H. Clay M.D Yee New York Dental Delaware

Buffalo Bill show raises questions of authenticity

Local notes recount mixed reactions to Buffalo Bill wild west acts with patrons doubting genuine Indians, while other city items describe courtroom rhythms, school institutes, new buildings, and public notices. The column also covers vacations, club events, transit upgrades, and a striking electric sign downtown.

Illiterates Threaten Indiana Vote Says Public Schools Key

W W Parsons president of the Indiana State normal told Marion County Teachers Institute that about 30,000 voters in Indiana cannot read ballots and that illiteracy endangers institutions. He urged state schools to uplift voters, noting crime rising since 1885 and criticizing reliance on Sunday schools for boy outreach.

J. R. Carr Marion County Schools Marion County Institute Indiana United States Parsons

United States Weather Forecast Update

Cooler tonight and Wednesday fair conditions across the United States. Sunrise at 5 08 and sunset at 6 37 p m.

United States Vidal

Will Attack the French by Mouley Hafid Forces

Tangier August 27 United Press reports Mouley Hafid the newly proclaimed sultan plans an attack on Casablanca within days. He is said to be two days march away and has ordered Moors around the city to refrain from attacking until his arrival. A letter purporting to be from the sultan confirms plans to strike the French and Spanish occupants.

Tangier Casablanca Mouley Hafid Mouley Manley

Search for Ella Schrader killer near Gary intensifies

A massive posse of steel workers police and residents hunts a brutal child murderer near Gary Indiana aided by autos and horses. Bloodhounds track a suspect tied to Indiana Harbor and a third man is captured near Gary as authorities warn rail stations across Indiana Illinois and Michigan.

Ganized Indiana Ella Schrader Illinois Michigan Indiana Harbor Gary Henry Smith William Schrader Pennsylvania Company Tollester Lizzie

Prince to See President in Oyster Bay Visit

Prince Wilhelm of Sweden will travel to Oyster Bay tonight to meet President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill. He was hosted at breakfast by Mayor Fitzgerald. Earlier, Gov. Guild hosted a reception and lawn party at his summer home.

United Press Boston Mass Prince Wilhelm Sweden Oyster Bay Roosevelt Sagamore Hill Fitzgerald Gov. Guild

Hearst to Speak at Jamestown in National Politics Test

Independence Leaguers and many leading Democrats expect Hearst to declare future policy at Jamestown. He will not announce candidacy Monday but may outline positions favoring government ownership and wall street reforms. Current Democratic contenders are Bryan Johnson Folk and Hearst. outcomes hinge on his remarks.

New York Hearst Jamestown Independence Wallist Bryan Nebraska Johnson Minnesota Folk Missouri Democracy

Striker Telegrapher Union Report Disputes Desertion

Union telegraph operators at Indianapolis headquarters reject reports that local members deserted to Chicago firms. They confirm 48 hour location notices, pledge strike unity, and note eight locals have railroad jobs. Operators expect a Labor Day parade float signaling the strike status.

Chicago Indianapolis Western Union Postal

Nelson Morris Dead Packer Dies of Heart Disease

Nelson Morris died at his Chicago home on Tuesday from heart disease. The millionaire Packer figure was a noted business leader and philanthropist with ties to the meatpacking industry and Illinois commerce.

Milt Ionaire Packer Chicago Millionaire Packer

Open for union of car men in Central Labor Union meeting

Central Labor Union hears organizers from Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes in Indianapolis. Mil ler and Reeves advocate open campaign to organize street car workers with hall notification and wage demands after unionizing. Delegates to Indiana State Federation of Labor named. Grand opera house accused of hiring nonunion painters to speed season opening.

Central Labor Union William Strauss Cigarmakers’ Union of District of New York Union of the Commercial Telegraphers Indiana State Federation of Labor Muncie Clarence Gaumer William Landgraf Tailors Theodore Perry Typographical Union Frank Sefert J. Sullivan Grand Opera House

Advertising Men Gather at Cincinnati Convention

Advertising men from across the country convene in Cincinnati for the third annual meeting of the Associated Advertising Clubs of America. Delegations from Kansas City St Louis and others arrive. acting Mayor Pfaff welcomes delegates. President W H Aubuchon of St Louis replies. Cities bidding for the next convention include Kansas City Louisville and Portland Ore. Largest arrivals hail from Chicago Indianapolis and Minneapolis.

Cincinnati Associated Advertising Clubs of America Kansas City St. Louis Grand Hotel Pfaff W. H. Aubuchon Louisville Portiana Ore Chicago Indianapolis Minneapolis

Man with Rubber Plant Gunned at by Police in Shelby Street Incident

William Ross, 87, of Southport Indiana, was arrested after loitering on Shelby Street near Cottagevale. Patrolman Hare fired twice during a foot chase as Ross dropped a rubber plant and fled toward Pleasant Run. A second suspect escaped. Ross collapsed but was not killed. The incident left Ross with a cost of 165 dollars and unspecified charges.

William Ross Southport Ind Hare and Houlihan Shelby St Cottageave Hare Pleasant Run Ross Rossa

Man reports robbery near belt railroad

Oliver Bettcher of 1518 Chester avenue told Capt Bray he was assaulted by four men Monday night at 8 o clock near the belt railroad and robbed of $2 50. He said he was not injured and forgot to report because he was frightened.

Oliver Bettcher Chester Ave Capt Bray

Wanted Help Columns Rare For The Gum's

A fragment mentions a short note about help columns and a three day period. details are limited and unclear in the OCR. Names, places, and specific actions are not discernible from the fragment.

Jou the & Gum

Tobacco Barn Burned in Prestonville Fire

Henry Crouch's large tobacco barn burned Tuesday morning in Prestonville Kentucky with a loss estimated at 150000 dollars. The unnamed reporter notes the dramatic blaze and its heavy financial impact on the local farmer.

Prestonville Henry Crouch

Three noon furnished con plute sale at The People's Gutfitting Co

A citizen purchased a contraband item described as Three Noon Furnished Con Plute valued at 178.00 and bought for 116.00 at The People's Gutfitting Company. The report notes a deceptive advertisement and a transaction under scrutiny by local authorities.

The People’s Gutfitting Co

Train Strikes Man on Big Four Tracks

William McCoy of 955 Bates street was hit by a Big Four train on the St. Louis division at Pennsylvania Street and the tracks. He suffered a head gash and was taken to the City dispensary after responders used the patrol wagon. Bicycleists Schlangen and Radamacher said he stepped into the path while trying to dodge the oncoming train.

William McCoy Bates Sr Monon St. Louis Big Four Pennsylvania-st Swadner Schlangen Radamacher McCoy

Old Woman Fined For Stealing Utensils From Beach Home

Katie Marshall, an elderly woman, was fined $5 and costs by Acting Judge Wilkinson in police court on Monday for stealing cooking utensils and other items from Dennis Beach. Report says she entered Beach residence, worked there as a nurse, then took the goods.

Katie Marshall Wilkinson Dennis Beach

Men jailed for cruelty to animals in police court

Clifford Marsh and Robert Thomas were sentenced to 30 days in the workhouse by Acting Judge Wilkinson for cruelty to animals in a police court case.

Clifford Marsh Robert Thomas Wilkinson Police Court

Red Man Tobacco High Grade Mix Notice

Classified brief states RED MAN TOBACCO is a high grade plug and scrap blend sold in three ounces for five cents. No further details or context provided.

Park View Sanatorium Offers Rooms and Treatments

An advertisement for Park View Sanatorium outlines cancer and other disease treatments by Dr. L. T. Leach in New York and California. It also promotes four furnished rooms valued at $225 offered for $155, and lists Bliss Native Kerbs at 385 W. Wash. 31.

L. T. Leach New York California-ats Eee Bliss W. Wash

Nelson Morris dies in Chicago after long illness

Nelson Morris prominent stockyards figure dies at 7 40 this morning in his Indiana avenue home after a heart ailment. Born in Germany January 1 1829 he built a Chicago fortune estimated around 26 million dollars through the Union Stock Yards and numerous companies. Yards mourn his loss as funeral plans unfold with Masonic lodge honors and Rose Hill burial anticipated.

Mr. Morris Union Stock Yards Nelson Morris Black Forest Germany America Morris Chicawo Sarah Vogel Edward Ira M. L. Rothschild Henry C. Schwab Nelson Morrison Company First National Bank National Live Stock Bank the Stockyards Savings Bank People’s Trust and Savings Bank New England Stockyards Company Brighton Stockyards Company St. Louis Stockyards Company St. Joseph Stockyards Company Western Meat Company South Omaha Land Company San Francisco Land Improvement Company A. M. Rothschild & Co Union Rendering Company Consumers’ Cotton Oil Company Central Leather Capital United States Steel Chicago City Railway Company Livestock Exchange Masonic Lodge Rose Hill Cemetery

Clifton Gets Place on State Hospital Board

Thomas A. Clifton of Covington Ind was appointed by Gov Hanly Tuesday to a trustee seat at the Central Hospital for the Insane in Indianapolis. The vacancy came from George Lockwood's resignation. Clifton publishes a Covington newspaper and the post pays 268 salary with up to 1 for expenses.

Schrader George W. Haskins Crown Point F. E. Farley Hammond Railroad Thomas A. Clifton Covington Ind Hanly Central Hospital Insana Indianapolis George Lockwood Clifton

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