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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1907
Page
2
Special to The Sun from Marshalltown Illinois reports Byron in a notable event on February day. The brief item notes local matters with limited context and names.
Mrs. Bowen, widow of late U.S. Senator Thomas H. Bowen of Pueblo, died from grief over his death a month earlier. Born in Arkansas as Miss Thureton, she was 68 years old.
Special to The Saw reports bid openings for a Crawfordsville public building. Northern Construction Co. of Milwaukee bids $19.8 million. Henry Tipton Ind. bids $100. Ming Timber Co. of Charlottesville Val. bids unknown. J. M. Bishop Crawfordsville Ind. bids $0.747 million.
The resistance yesterday passed an act prohibiting gambling in Arizona. Gay Wibbeny signed the measure as the governor's message urged strong support. Every member of the house and all but two council members voted for it.
Senate Bill No. 132 would abolish 16 state boards and form four member panels, enabling 64 governor appointments. Critics warn the plan could politicize hospital and prison oversight despite claims of nonpartisan governance.
A medical magazine features an article praising Postum Food Coffee as a cure for heart trouble indigestion and nervousness comparing it favorably to coffee. A physician cites family use for three years and suggests boiling it twenty minutes then adding cold water and cream. The ad notes Postum by the Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan and promotes a book The Road to Wellville.
New York February reports cite a flood of rail and industrial issues that swelled beyond the national debt, triggering a broad market drop. Bankers rush funds as railroads seek massive stock and bond issues, while high rates force some lines to issue short notes and others to suspend planned improvements.
Grover Cleveland, former president, was elected chairman of the Association of Life Insurance presidents and will earn 25100 dollars annually. He will also serve as chief counsel and referee in disputes between member companies to promote reforms benefiting policy holders.
Lester Lindsey of Fivansville was freed after six months in jail for using the mails to defraud when Judge Anderson learned his brother, Lawyrence Lindacy, was the real offender. Lindsey had taken the punishment to let his brother escape. Lindsey faced charges in Illinois and Indiana, including posing as Mrs. Combs’ brother to obtain funds and money from Mrs. Shook in Kansas.
Adjutant General Oran Perry of the Indiana National Guard urges passage of Senator Kirabrough�s bill to fund a monument and battlefield markers at Vicksburg with a $28,000 appropriation. He notes other states have given sums from $3,000 to $250,000 while Indiana suffered heavy losses from 20 infantry regiments, 3 cavalry troops, and 2 batteries in the battle.
Before adjournment of the State Dairy association meeting at the statehouse a resolution was adopted urging passage of the pure food bill. A lobby formed and worked on members of both houses to support the measure.
Washington reports the White House conference notes the gravity of U S Japan tensions. President urges immediate action to remove friction and resolve the San Francisco school issue without court delays. He warns Japan may strike quickly and decisively, unlike Europeans who delay diplomacy. Delegates urge Californians to curb anti Japanese moves while awaiting Washington’s adjustments.
The Chicago New York Electric Air Line Railroad stock is selling at 35 dollars per share of 100 par value. It presents an unprecedented investment opportunity. Full particulars cannot be given here due to space, but detailed information can be sent upon request.
Readers are urged not to ignore a chance described as potentially life changing. The ad promotes purchases via a simple plan with a $3.50 per share down payment and ten monthly payments of $3.50, promising financial independence.
London diplomatic observers describe a widespread Japanese war spirit after the Manchurian conflict. The public, taught to prize fighting, views war as glorious and Japan’s ordinary people admire Samurai ideals, while officials seek restraint and a pause to rebuild policy and commerce.
London reports the treaty between England and Japan guards current Asian possessions and obliges England to aid Japan if attacked by two powers. Observers doubt Britain would join the United States in any hospitality under crisis, suggesting mediation by Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman's government to prevent further trouble.
Major A. Burroughs, a Civil War veteran and former Illinois legislator, was found dead in his barn near Elmville last night after being kicked by a horse. The incident occurred in Murphy County as witnesses report the fatal injury.
Civil service notices list exams on February 27 and March 6 for positions including engineer at Sal Lake City and clerk in Charlotte North Carolina, with salaries from 1200 to 150 per year. Other posts cover supervising drainage engineer in Agriculture and irrigation farmer roles, with salaries ranging from 1320 to 1500 yearly. Applications and details are at the Federal Building in Indianapolis via H. K. Lifthouse.
Word comes from the city of the death of Mrs. Margaret Smith Haymond widow of Dr William Haymond once dean of The Central College for Physicians and Surgeons. The death occurred in Los Angeles and she is survived by a brother Rev Wilson Smith of Indianapolis and another brother and sister. The body will be brought here for burial.
Representative Fred I. King introduced a bill dubbed tax-dodgers in the house on Thursday. It seeks to repeal the county commissioners power to hire tax ferrets to locate sequestered taxes. Backed by bankers and trust companies, a lobby is forming to push the measure amid past opposition to the tax ferret program.
Miss Mayme Roberts and her pupils perform an elocutionary recital this evening at 7 29 oclock at Troyte avenue M P church. Participating pupils include James OGon Ulisses May Gribben Francis Rockwood Vivian Tracey Blanchins Feoricide Hildeprand Beulah Currens Marie Tytor Birdie Tylor Edith Tylor Tov Thorn Bure Elsie Myers Mrs Wrr Shoemaker Master James Wynn Master Toatiete Adkins Master Earl Travis Mr Ceiet Slack and Mr Churchill Witlaer.
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