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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1907
Page
11
Dec 31 notice from York states after Jan 1 marriage licenses will be required for all marriages. The change ends York’s previous practice allowing quick elopements without formal licensing. Police and officials warn couples to obtain licenses before New Year’s Day.
A bomb was thrown from a gallery at the stock building in Rome injuring several persons. The explosion sent debris flying into the crowd as rescuers rushed to aid the wounded amid the ruins. Police and witnesses described a chaotic scene with victims carried from the debris.
In Oklahoma City a New State brewery stock of twenty three hundred barrels valued at 840 was poured into sewers under deputy internal revenue inspector Charles Howard supervision. The flow backed up streets and crowds gathered to scoop beer into containers and drink it on the sidewalks. The event marks stock left unsold since Oklahoma statehood.
The notice says a justice of the peace at 2016 will begin duties Wednesday. Ozy Hince is appointed constable and the rank Lamb and Miss Elia Randall will hold the office. Squire Stout is named justice with designation taking effect and reappointment implied.
Deputy coroner Dr. T N Bennett and Dr. R Light examined the body of Gus Barthel near the interurban bridge and concluded Barthel likely suffered a heart attack just before or as he fell into the water. Bennett, Barthel’s family physician, noted long standing heart trouble and said it probably caused the fall. No autopsy will be performed.
Faris Dec 31 M Guyot Dessagne minister of justice collapsed and died this morning in the senate chamber. The sudden death news from Faris confirms the high official was active in government duties today before the fatal event.
Fire last night in the seven story building at 124 Jefferson St. caused a loss of 200000 to the occupants and the structure. Damage was confined to the building and its contents with no immediate reports of injuries. Local fire units battled the blaze through the night. Authorities began the investigation into the cause of the fire.
In Millard Nebraska on December 31 nineteen unemployed women boarded a Union Pacific freight to Denver, hiding in box cars. They caused a disturbance at Omaha station when discovered, resisted officers, and were eventually forced off the train. They walked back to Omaha vowing to continue the journey.
Noblesville reports Mrs. Benjamin Bloydes swallowed a teaspoonful of carbolic acid by error. She drank milk to counteract the poison and her husband summoned a physician. She is said to be out of danger.
Indiana Livestock Breeders Association papers filed with the secretary of state. State Board of Agriculture members will serve as directors. Purpose is general livestock improvement. Business conducted by three members from each Indiana breeders association. Membership fee set at $1. Officers include W. S. Robbins president Charles Wellington vice president J. H. Skinner secretary J. L. Thompson treasurer.
The Sisters of the Good Shepherd express sincere thanks to Indianapolis residents for aiding the home’s inmates. They also thank farmers, gardeners and grocers for generous help during the year and wish all a happy prosperous new year.
Members of Battery A, First Artillery battalion, Indiana National Guard, enjoyed a Christmas tree, Dutch lunch, and a cider barrel at their armory Monday evening. Lieut. Carl Ploch acted as Santa Claus.
John Tracy saloon keeper faced police court for alleged sale of beer on Sunday. Warrants claimed he sold or gave away beer but witnesses misidentified him. He denied being the man and was discharged. Several other saloon keepers were discharged for affidavit issues or license name errors, while John Lulla sought jury trial.
In Rochuster New York two men in an automobile stopped a trolley car at Bay station and stole a metal cash chest with earnings of the Horchester Railway. The guard and conductor reported the loss as a bold, years top robbery. Police pursuit underway with possible rewards offered by the company.
Elias Shook aged 73 and a Civil War veteran died Monday at his home 625 W Thirty fourth street Indianapolis He was born in Frederick County Maryland March 1823 and came to the city as a young man Survived by seven children Mrs Old Cosler Mrs Melvin Crist Mrs Zora Davis Charles Franklin Claude and Ira Shook Funeral at 2 oclock Wednesday at the home with the G A R in charge Interment Crown Hill Cemetery
The Jewish Federation of Indianapolis has filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. The federation aims at educational and benevolent betterment of the Jews. It comprises several kindred organizations founded for mutual benefit societies.
Willis S. Thompson, publisher, notes patience for an evening paper leaning Democratic. He references Mr. Bryan's letter in today’s issue confirming the Sun’s campaign stance and requests regular carrier delivery to 1303 South Meridian Street.
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