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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1907
Page
2
Mrs. Helen M. Gougar, famed advocate for women's rights, addressed a joint session of Indiana's legislature urging two bills: granting women vote in municipal elections and for presidential electors. She cited prior lecturing across the state and optimism about enfranchisement prospects despite past delays.
A new anti trust bill, described as a compromise, was prepared by Senators Huge Hawkins Cavins and Kirkman. It is ready for introduction and reflects efforts by Hawkins to push the measure forward.
Jack Morgan of Indianapolis dominated Eddie Stern, knocking him down five times over three rounds in LaPorte. Stern was near collapse when the police chief stopped the bout, ending the fight after Morgan delivered sustained blows.
Railroad men discuss a replacement for Capt G J Grammer who died recently. B B Mitchell is seen as a likely successor, currently freight traffic manager of New York Central lines east of Buffalo with NYC headquarters. He previously led lines west of Buffalo and is regarded as one of the nation’s top traffic men.
A fragment discusses brain wear from use and the need to rebuild it with food. It claims Grape-Nuts supplies essential elements for brain growth including phosphate and albumen, highlighting grains as the source of nutrients.
Scripps McRae reports two Sulli vans named Big Tim and Little Tim provided socks and shoes to 3090 ten ants in Bowery lodging houses. The gifts offer many men a chance to apply for snow cleanup work at one dollar per day.
The London Pilgrims held a farewell banquet at the Savoy hotel in honor of James Bryce the new ambassador to the United States. Field Marshal Lord Roberts presided with Bryce at the president’s right and U S Ambassador Reid to his left. Both ambassadors gave speeches praising the strong friendship between Britain and the United States.
John A Creighton, 75, noted American philanthropist and donor to Catholic education, died this morning in Omaha Nebraska from pneumonia. He was once honored as a count by Pope Leo XII for his charitable gifts to Catholic institutions.
Lawrenceburg Indiana February 7 A prominent Republican attorney Robert H Colt is missing from this city. He had been in ill health and disappeared last Monday prompting a police search and public inquiry by local authorities and newspapers of record.
Chief Master-at-arms James Douglass was shot and killed aboard the armored cruiser Tennessee as three men mutinied. William McCool and Harry Burke were wounded. Burke along with Dean and Lynnes were sentenced yesterday for trifling offenses and confined to quarters.
A Taunton England teacher describes relief from nerves and indigestion after using Grape-Nuts. She reports clearer thinking, better concentration, steady weight gain, firmer flesh, and no further indigestion since starting the cereal. She now prefers Grape-Nuts with cream to costly dishes.
Theodore Hewes of the Indiana Fanciers Association explains poultry scoring with a Rhode Island Red, noting deductions for a poor comb, feathering, wing color, back slope, and overall symmetry. The Tomlinson hall event features fowls dogs and cats, with barrows and his Boston bull terriers among notable winners as the big show closes Friday at 11 p.m.
A state inquiry into State Life Insurance Company uncovers travel and banquet expenses charged to agents and directors. Names such as O T Vanlaningham James A Young L H Morgan E H McConkey G L Tier and F H Sterling appear in vouchers with sums reaching hundreds of dollars for trips and a Denver banquet. Minutes show director terms from 1900 onward and self reelection at annual meetings through 1907.
The senate ways and means committee held an open meeting Wednesday night to hear views on placing Gen Lew Wallace in the Hall of Fame at Washington. Objections emerged with many favoring Gen Benjamin Harrison for Statuary Hall. Speakers against Wallace included W A Lotham J L Coppage and A W Hanson while supporters included Sen Will R Wood Sen T J Moore and Capt David Negley.
Charlis C. Dickerson a patrolman and Conrad Strelbeck a fireman at No 5 engine house on West Fifteenth street were discharged by the Board of Safety on Wednesday afternoon. Thomas Hanan a substitute fireman was promoted to Strelbeck's position.
A letter by Dr Rupert Wells of St. Louis claims a remarkable cancer remedy that cures mouth and throat cancer. He invites letters for free information and cites a case of Peter Keagan of Galesburg Illinois. The ad promises rapid, safe cures at low cost and offers to provide proof of cures to solicitors.
Mr Quinn's 6532 proxies and his re election are discussed along with Wynn remarks on a 1904 policy form change. Proxies allowed votes by mail, reducing in person turnout, and the company faced about 30000 policy holders. Officers salaries were cut from 2006 to 16000 amid bleak business signals. Reorganization of 1901 discussed at Thursday session.
Bloomington Feb 7 The engagement of Miss Grace Jenkins of Lincoln Illinois to Arthur Hay a Springfield businessman is announced Jenkins formerly violin soloist with John Philip Sousa's band in years past
Hartford Feb 7 Mrs Burton Powers of Brookline Mass to contest the will of her grandmother Mrs Isabelle Beacher Hooker sister of Harriet Beecher Stowe and Henry Ward Beecher The estate is valued at 100000 dollars
An eight month old child of Mr and Mrs Joseph Thomas 435 Holton Place died suddenly just before 11 pm after choking from a sudden attack of croup or pneumonia. The mother found the infant lifeless while trying to give medicine after the father’s return. Neighbors noted a mystery and investigators from a bicycle patrol turned the case to the coroner.
The funeral for the Rev. Levi White will be held Friday at 2 PM at People's Congregational Church. The body will lie in state from 10 AM to 9 PM, then burial in Westfield Saturday. White, 1851 born in Indiana, served as pastor in multiple churches and authored Shocks From the Battery. He is survived by wife Mary Belle and three children: Wendell White, Mrs David Leigh Catfry, and Ely White.
IN THE CITY invites readers to a Mercedes club dance at Knights of Columbus hall and a Grace Pro-Cathedral New England buffet supper at 8 PM in the church basement. A Union League of Druids card party meets at Carpenters' hall. A patriotic concert by John R. Ruckie W R C is set for Feb 22 in Maryland Street hall. Bible study by Messages of the Minor Prophets leads Meridian Street M E church at 7 45. Capitol Homestead 188 Broth American Yeoman opens Thursday night in Engineers' hat. Mr and Mrs Sewell Nebeker announce a new baby boy at 400 N Delaware St. C W E M Fourth Christian church holds monthly meeting at Mrs Ehrensperger's 2008 College Ave. Joseph Fop piano market master reports 877 75 in fees from the east market in January.
John M. Egan, president of the Union Depot Company of Kansas City, resigns with a $15,000 salary attached and will take charge of a railroad company in South America, a move announced in Kansas City.
James W. Gilleland aged 9? was found dead at 11 in his room at 188 S Delawarrest while building a fire. A plasterer born in Ireland he came to the U S 78 years ago and served in the 127th Illinois volunteers during the Civil War. He belonged to George H. Thomas post G A R and left a widow and daughter.
Boston Feb 7 Illiends of Miss Anna Weaver Hibbs granddaughter of Gen Robert E Lee and Archibald KR Harmon related to ex President Cleveland learned today that the couple quietly journeyed to Providence yesterday and were married.
Train schedule lists routes from Indianapolis to Anderson Muncie Noblesville Tipton Union City Hartford City Montpelier Elwood Kokomo Bluffton Marion Logansport Peru Alexandria Wabash Fort Wayne with times including 11 30 pm and various listed departures and limited trains. Fort Wayne specials at 7 0 am 10 00 am 3 00 pm and 7 00 pm phone numbers appear for inquiries.
The Indianapolis Coal Traction Co operates service for Ben Davis and Plainfield with hourly runs from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Night service at 9:00 and 11:30 p.m. The 3:00 a.m. car does not run on Sunday mornings. For details call the company office in the Terminal Building, old main 1751 ring and New main 6070.
A list of departure times from Ace Terminal building for Crawfordsville and Lafayette including 6:00, 7:00, 8:10, 9:00, 10:00, 10:45, 11:10, 12, 1:00, 2:10, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, 5:10, 6:00, 7:10, 9:09 and 9:15 p.m. with 10:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. trains through to Crawfordsville and 11:16 p.m. train to Frankfort. Terminal building contact 176-1 ring and new main 6055.
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