The Near Genius Is the Bane of Civilization
A Harvard scientist’s truth detector hints at genius tests but the piece argues ambition without ability destroys lives. It urges youths to assess talent before chasing fame, warns of misdirected dreams among women and girls, and condemns medals that fuel near-genius pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milky Way
Sarah Bernhardts
Nordicas
Emma Eameses
Dance
The
Ark
Missouri
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Lectures At Birmingham By Missing Mutual Boss
A. L. Sarran president of Mutual Accident Insurance is in Birmingham lecturing on clairvoyance while his attorney Cass Cornaway says his return date is uncertain. A telegram from Indianapolis says he was nervous and needed rest and left. He spoke Monday on The Inner Room of a Clairvoyant's Workshop and is noted as a believer in fortune telling.
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A. L. Sarran
The
Mutual Accident Insurance Company
Birmingham
Ala
South
Cass Cornaway
Sarran
Indianapolis
What Causes Headache in Cold Seasons
From October to May colds are the most frequent cause of headache. LAX ATIVE BROMO QUININE removes cause. E. W. Grove on box 25c. ROLLYN furnaces require less than a ton of coal per room the entire heating season. Rollyn Hawkins Co. Main 3363 New 3686.
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E. W. Grove
Rollyn
Rollyn Hawkins Co
Labor union plans talks on child labor and health
Arrangements at the Central Labor Union set dates for Senator Beveridge to speak on The Evils of Child Labor on December 20 in Tomlinson Kreis, and Dr. J N Hurty on tuberculosis on December 23. Rev Charles Stelzle is billed to appear February 17 in Tomlinson hall. The per capita tax rises to 2 cents by unanimous vote and a meeting of committees is called to discuss welfare.
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Central Labor Union
Albert J. Beveridge
Indianapolis
Tomlinson Kreis
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Charles Stelzle
New York
Machinists’ Union
Tomlinson Hall
Deserter Deford Sentenced In Dark Hollow Case
William T. Deford found guilty of deserting his wife and five children in Bedford circuit court. He refused to pay $20 monthly support, prompting Judge Wilson to sentence him to one to three years in state prison. Deford is son of a prominent Dark Hollow merchant.
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Bedford
Ind
William T. Deford
Wilson
Deford
Dark Hollow
Richmond Club Attacks Parcel Post Plan
Richmond Indiana December 10 Richmond Commercial club met last night and passed resolutions condemning parcel post under the postmaster general. They say it harms local retail business and helps mail order houses.
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Richmond
Ind
Richmond Commercial Club
Death Follows Accident at Crown Hill Burial
William Henry Hodgson of 1024 Fayette Street died from a broken back after a crane fell on him on October 7. He suffered spinal cord injury and was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon.
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William Henry Hodgson
Fayettest
Crown Hill Cemetery
Carleton to Lecture by Boston Church Leader
Herbert Carleton secretary of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew will address Indianapolis chapters at St. Pauls Parish house Tuesday night. Interested church men are invited to attend.
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Herbert Carleton
Boston
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Indianapolis
St. Paul's Parish House
Chrysanthemums Likely Cause of Mme Delporte Death
In Brussels authorities report that a large cluster of chrysanthemums in the dining room may have caused fainting and death for Mme Delporte and her husband. Physicians say the pungent odor produced oppression leading to a fatal collapse, with death not immediate but resulting from the earlier fainting spell.
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Mme. Delporte
Plot Books For Assessors In Indianapolis County
A new set of Indianapolis plot books has been turned over to the county and township assessors by Thomas Palmer, draftsman. Officials say these plot books are superior to any similar city collection in the United States, detailing every property within the city limits. The books are used largely by real estate men.
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Thomas Palmer
United States
Eastern league no objection to Kelley managing Montreal club
Pat Powers states the Eastern league has no objection to Mike Kelley taking the Montreal club helm if terms with Frank Farrell are agreed. The charges against Kelley, kept him out of the American league, would not be raised by Eastern leaguers. Kelley, a friend of Clark Griffith and Highlanders manager, is a Montreal stockholder and likely boss of the Royals in 1908.
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Pat Powers
Mike Kelley
Montreal
Frank Farrell
Mike
Kelley
Clark Griffith
Highlanders
Royals
Dredge Winds Sinks in Lake Michigan Rescue at Sea
In a heavy sea the hydraulic dredge Winds with 28 men aboard filled with water and sank two and a half miles off Fortieth Street in Lake Michigan. The crew escaped to the tug Harry Co. Lydon as the dredge, valued at $65,000, went below.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Fortieth St
Harry Co. Lydon
Plan to end Jap troubles hints at commercial annexation
Washington reports a near imminent settlement between the United States and Japan based on a new proposal involving a commercial annexation of the Philippines to Japan without political annexation. The plan envisions mutual free trade between Japan and the Philippines, with Japan restricting emigration to the United States, and aims to appease fears of labor competition and immigration while preserving U.S. interests. Baron Kaneko and Ambassador Takahira figure in expected negotiations after the new envoy arrives.
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Indianapolis Sun
Washington
United States
Japan
Philippines
Baron Kaneko
Takahira
America
Political wise men will gather for Indiana GOP meeting
James P. Goodrich, chairman of the Republican state committee, calls a Wednesday afternoon session at the Claypool hotel to close committee affairs and plan electing a new committee. Delegates to the national convention may be discussed as district chairmen are named. Oliver P. Ensley is reportedly to manage William L. Taylor’s gubernatorial bid.
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James P. Goodrich
Republican State Committee
Claypool
Oliver P. Ensley
William L. Taylor
Taylor
Alaska Operators Plan Eastward Winter Tour
More than a hundred Alaska operators, fresh from gold fields, head to the east this winter from Seattle. They will visit New York Boston Chicago and Washington to discuss Alaska political conditions with lawmakers, combining business and pleasure. The group plans to depart late this week and return in spring to sail back to Alaska.
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Indianapolis Sun
Seattle
Wash
Alaska
New York
Bostion
Chicago
Count Erasmus Erbach Seeks Release From Insane Asylum
Friends of Count Erasmus Erbach appeal to the German High Court for his release from an asylum after he was confined following a struggle at Frankfurt am Main. The marriage to a washerwoman’s daughter prompted the family to declare him insane and disinherit him. His loyal supporters vow to press the case, hoping to reunite him with his bride despite heavy opposition.
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Erasmus Erbach
High Court
Frankfort-on- Main
Erbach
Erasmus
Berlin
Munich
Vienna
London
State Railroad Commission Sets Paste Freight Classes
The State Railroad Commission ruled paste would be placed in the third and fifth freight classes. Jules P. Bessire of the Indianapolis Paste Company had petitioned to move paste to the sixth class, naming nearly every railroad in the state as defendants, but the decision had already been made.
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Jules P. Bessire
Indianapolis Paste Company
Commission
Ants
Fined for Playing Cards at Home in St Louis
Mrs. Max Goldberg and three guests were fined $2 each after being arrested at their residence for playing pinochle and hearts. Their defense claimed they were merely playing at home. Max Goldberg requested a jury trial, delaying the case, and testified the chips found by police were only used to keep score in two ongoing games.
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ST. Louis
Max Goldberg
Goldberg
Bargain Day Ends Notice Sent to Indiana Insurers
State Auditor Billheimer issued a formal order to halt the sale of bargain goods by Indiana insurers. He directed Security Life Insurance Company of America based in Chicago Majestic Life Assurance Company of Indiana and Indiana National Life Insurance Company to stop selling these bargains.
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Billheimer
Insurance Companies
Indiana
Security Life Insurance Company of America
Chicago
Majestic Life Assurance Company of Indiana
Indiana National Life Insurance Company
Organizing Fraternity Planned by International Correspondence School
A fraternity will be organized Tuesday evening in the Redmen hall on Indiana avenue by the International Correspondence School. Only students of the school will be eligible for membership. The group aims to aid students in achieving their goals. Numerous chapters exist or will be established nationwide, and members may hold seats in any chapter.
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Redmen’s Hall
Indianaave
International Correspondence School
Shortridge to Form Indoor Baseball League
The school boards ban rowdy games and the Shortridge boys organize an indoor baseball league led by physical director Mr. Hofer. The league is scheduled to be organized on Thursday and officials expect it to succeed at the North side institution.
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Shortridge Boys
Hofer
Public Works Board sets notices on 1907 assessment roll
Indianapolis Board of Public Works declares December 15 1907 as the remonstrance date for Emerson Avenue and Ourteenth Street improvements. The roll lists prima facie assessments, owners, and property descriptions. plans show grading, paving, curbing, and lawns. Elliott Trusler Mack sign the notice.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC_ WORKS
Board
Majestic Bidg
Indianapolis
Ind
Board of Public Works
City of
Emerson Avenue
Washington Street
Brookville Road
Ourteenth Street
Milbur
Rembrandt Street
Joseph T. Elliott
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. Mack
Appointment of John B Sherwood's Estate Administrator
Notice announces George B. Gaston has duly qualified as administrator of the estate of John B. Sherwood, late of Marion County Indiana, deceased. The estate is stated as solvent. Number 5180.
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John B. Sherwood
Tata
Marion County
Indiana
Eorge B. Gaston
Seer Qualified as Administrator of Milton Morgan Estate
A court has appointed Seer as administrator of the estate of Milton Morgan, late of Marion County Indiana. The estate, identified by case number 8173, names Matilda Morgan in relation to the matter. The order confirms the probate action and sets forth duties for the administrator.
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Christian Science Publications
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William Alexander
Mentone
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Belgium
Fred C. Witten
Zim &T
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