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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1907
Page
2
The Independent previews Gov. Hughes in a series on leading candidates, praising his disinterested service, noting he faced and beat political bosses, and likening him to Theodore Roosevelt in integrity and merit for office.
Washington reports that 20 newspaper correspondents and 482 congressmen each received from an unknown Santa Claus a copy of Chancellor Day's The Raid on Prosperity. An elevator boy tried to find pictures, but found the same title again and again, with readers noting the constant influx of copies and lamenting the lack of variety in reading material.
Indiana University and Purdue University alumni press for renewed athletic relations at the State Teachers' association meeting. A planned football game, possibly in Indianapolis, sparks calls for the annual showdown to end the mutual enmity. Dr. Bryan and Prof. Holland are expected to back the effort. Indiana seeks a seven game Big Nine schedule.
At police headquarters on Christmas night Chief of Police Robert Metzger received a silver service from captains, lieutenants, sergeants, detectives, and officials led by secretary Louis Flinn. Councilman Wendell O Bangs got a gold watch and chain. Prosecutor Fred Bonnifield gave coin purses to department members as several officials spoke.
A post office worker reported a suspicious package to the postmaster who alerted police. Officers opened the package at 2208 Cherry Street, discovering a bottle of explosives arranged to ignite with a match. The package was addressed to Archie Carr who denies knowledge of the sender.
An old remedy notice touts that to prevent the grip a laxative bromide quinine removes the cause and urges readers to call for the full name and look for the signature of E. W Grove. The fragment hints at a product promotion likely from a period newspaper, stressing authenticity via signer identification.
Pittsburg reports Mrs. Eleanor Magee widow of Chris Magee traction magnate politician and philanthropist will wed Count de Cini a nephew of Pope Leo XIII. Magee estate valued about 5 million goes to trustees of Margaret Steele Magee Memorial hospital after her death.
Abe Attell, famed American fighter, meets Owen Moran of England on New Year’s afternoon in Erisco. Bookmakers rate Attell a firm favorite at about six to ten. Moran, lauded as a two handed fighter, rose in prominence after beating Frankie Neil, while Attell’s elusive form earns him near certainty to win. Sharkey notes Kid McCoy challenge discussion remains afloat.
In a Saks & Co. charity event, poor destitute boys from Tidiamipe lis receive free overcoats and shoes. Police arrange registrations, lining up youngsters at 9 o'clock to be fitted at Lake & Co. with funds and volunteers from Edward Sourbier, Mike Jefferson, and others. The scene draws a hopeful crowd as Christmas spirit shines.
Milwaukee Wisconsin December 3 Taft supporters plan to win Wisconsin's GOP delegation to the national convention despite La Follette opposition They cannot act until January 29 under the primary law when nominating petitions and delegates at large will be circulated Some districts may back La Follette but Taft backers claim Wisconsin is not united behind his rival's radical ideas.
Dispatch from Vienna reports a diplomatic scandal involving an ambassador who sent anonymous letters attacking the wife of a diplomat there. The ambassador received recall letters and hastened from the city. The woman is described as blameless.
Society notes record the Yount Scott wedding at the bride’s home with Rev. Layton C. Bently officiating and guests from Greenwood Newcastle Terre Haute and Franklin. Agnes Eberhardt and Fred W. Schmitt wed at Charles Wechler’s home. at home date to be announced. Fiftyth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William Steigemeyer celebrated at 1446 Prospect St with German-American Veterans in attendance. Upcoming events include a house party for Mrs A E Wilson and engagements of Cleone Hene and Dr Edgar F Wiser with a March wedding planned.
The marriage of Miss Jeanette Paul and William WH Schaefer of Chicago will take place Thursday evening. Various social notices follow, naming engagements, guests, and upcoming visits in Indiana and nearby states with multiple families hosting or traveling for holidays and events.
Washington dispatch notes Admiral George Dewey, born December 25, 1837 in Montpelier Vermont. He entered the naval academy September 23, 1854 and graduated in 1858, his career thereafter closely tied to the navy.
Special to The Indianapolis Sun. Hyde Park Mass Dec 26 Dr Walter R Amesbury of Milgird shot and instantly killed his wife Anna a music teacher at Roanoke College Danville Va as the family prepared to sit down to Christmas dinner at her mother Mrs Jennie Rees home After his arrest Amesbury said the shooting was accidental.
During a panicked tenement fire at Carmine Street and Minetta Lane early today four women jumped from upper story windows and sustained serious injuries. Local authorities investigated the blaze and provided emergency aid to the victims.
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