This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1907
Page
3
The War Department faced accusations of mishandling troop deployments during labor unrest at Goldfield. Authorities alleged troop bunched responses worsened tensions and delayed resolutions. No names or dates are provided in the readable text.
The Indianapolis Sun reports sensational charges that Governor Sparks entertained Guggenheim, Clark, and Nixon in Goldfield as troops were sought from the federal government. It claims a telegram from Nixon signaled war department approval and that Sparks overindulged at a critical moment amid mine owners foes and widespread disbelief troops would arrive.
ICIS presents an 8:15 p m program by the Metropolitan School of Music dramatic department assisted by the pupil groups and directed by Nathan David Davis. Hugh Shields and Miss Carolyn perform readings and a violin solo by Donn Watson precedes the farce Lend Me Five Shillings with named cast members listed. Also announced is the December wedding of Alta Meryl Fleece and Harold E Emers of Davenport Iowa.
Mr and Mrs Lon Craig of Irvington announce the engagement of their daughter Gem to Mark Howard Reasoner of Detroit with a June wedding planned. The notice also reports Floy Marie Scott to Chester Payne Yount of Coal City to wed Christmas night. Gamma Tau sorority held a matinee and tea in honor of Eva Coburn and Edna Frost.
Ernest Consolo, an artist praised for technique and rare interpretations, will present an interesting program Wednesday at 2:30 PM at the Propylaeum. He studied with Rubenstein and Reincke and debuted in Berlin under Joachim. Bridge parties and social club entertainments are listed, including Mrs. Frank Van Camp hosting Thursday and Friday gatherings, and Mrs. Frank E. McCormick welcoming Tuesday Social Club at 1908 Woodlawn Ave.
The John Herron Art Institute will display Breaking Home Ties by Thomas Hovendon loaned by Charles C. Harrison through New Year’s. Holiday hours extend Wednesday evenings from 7 to 10 for three weeks. A Dramatic Club opera is planned for Friday at the Propylaeum with noted committee members listed.
The Phi Chi fraternity hosts a dancing party Monday evening at Brenneke's academy. Five couples attend with a served lunch and hand painted dancing programs.
King Oscar II of Sweden dies peacefully at 9:10 Sunday morning in the Stockholm castle. Queen Sophia and Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus were at his bedside. Gustavus V sworn as king and issues proclamations to church and people. Funeral likely in two weeks. political stability noted amid royal transition.
A fire halts rescue work at the Monongah mine in West Virginia after an explosion fatalities rise. With 43 bodies recovered and 78 men accounted for, 368 still inside, conditions grow perilous as volunteers endure 12 hours of danger and crowds face possible further blasts. Funerals proceed with at least 20 held yesterday and 15 expected today.
In honor of the Martha Washington club, members will be entertained Tuesday afternoon by Mrs Burris at UW Villa-ave.
In honor of their fortieth wedding anniversary Mr and Mrs Augustus Brune host a family dinner. A Friday piano recital at the German house auditorium features Max Leckner pupils with a diverse program and an eight hand Jessonda overture. Several social notices follow including a sewing club gathering, European travel plans, a debut tea, a Omega Xi holiday dance, and a recent marriage at the Odd Fellows hall with Rabbis Meyer Messing and Isaac Neustadt officiating.
An advertisement extols a simple home mixture to purify blood and heal kidney and bladder issues. It claims Blood health drives overall strength and links impure blood to rheumatism, sores, and catarrhal ailments. The recipe uses fluid extract dandelion and compounds skargon and sarsaparilla for daily doses.
Located at the Traction Terminal Building the Cain the Optician known to friends and patrons as the Abel killer invites visits to his new shop at 114 North Illinois Street. Phone Main 6067.
Esther Lodge 128 of the Independent Order of B Nai Brith, directed by Miss Emma Mos, presents eight acts of vaudeville at 8 15 Monday evening with a following dance. The event, touted as the largest yet, features new entertainment and a committee of Sem Levinson Louis Borinstein Sidney Selig Arin Wolfson and Meyer Etroy mson.
The West Indianapolis sewer will be inspected by city officials once Julius Kellar Construction completes work in a few weeks. The sewer is so large officials could ride an automobile from White River to Morris Street without contacting the ceiling.
A daytime blaze at the Tell City Foundry and Machine Works in Tell City Indiana caused about 6000 in damages. The company carried 3000 in insurance and no injuries were reported.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.