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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1907

Page

2

Chairman O'Brien Smiles in Indianapolis Meeting

Lawrenceburg's Wilem H. O'Brien, state Democratic chairman, visited Indianapolis to attend a Democratic Editorial association meeting at the Grand hotel. He denied political motives, insisting he was in town for his clipping company business, though he greeted politicians with his famed quiet smile.

Wilem H. O'Brien Lawrenceburg Indianapolis Tom Taggart O’brien Democratic Editorial Association Grand Hotel Democrats

Lawmakers Back Lew Wallace For Indiana Hall Of Fame

Republican house members caucused after adjournment to pick Indiana Hall of Fame candidate. A strong majority favored Gen. Lew Wallace, citing his Hoosier soldier background, political prominence, and wide literary fame, over Gen. Benjamin Harrison and Gov. Morton as statecraft representatives.

House Statehouse Indiana Gen Benjamin Harrison Washington Senate Len. Wallace Wallace Lew Wallace C. P. Morton

Death of Cameron Faucett in Vincennes

Special to The Sun. Cameron Faucett aged 22, bookkeeper for the Terre Haute Brewing company, died in Vincennes after a sudden apoplexy while shopping at Miller's drug store yesterday evening. The incident occurred during a routine purchase and authorities are investigating.

Vincennes Ind Miller Cameron Faucett Terre Haute Brewing Company

Noted Indianapolis Lawyer Smiley N Chambers Dies at 62

Smiley N Chambers a well known attorney died at 1 am Friday at his home 1802 N Alabama Street from paralysis after two strokes. A native of Indiana he served in the Civil War then practiced law in Vincennes and Indianapolis. He was district attorney from 1889 to 1893 and aided prosecuting efforts against a counterfeiters ring. He leaves a wife five children and three daughters.

Smiley N. Chambers Alabama-at Chambera Mr. Chambers Alex Smiley N., Jr Charles R. Redéle St. Louis Sue Mary Chambers Chambers Indiana Knox County Franklin College Missouri Vincennes Ind Indianapolis Isadorea McCord William H. DeWolf Gen Benjamin Twarrison Chicago Gen. Harrison Harrison United States Ripley County

Fireman Takes Carbolic Acid After Family Tragedy

John I. Miller, 43, driver of hook and ladder truck No. 8 at Roosevelt Ave and Sixteenth St, died after drinking carbolic acid at his home 1617 Ludlow Ave. Despondent over his ill wife and the suicide of his brother W. H. Miller, he told his sister earlier he planned to end his life. He had been worried by threats but had appeared in good spirits that morning. He left work, returned home, and after smelling a cigar and failing to answer questions, collapsed. Coroner G. A. Petersdorf investigated. Miller leaves a wife and two children.

W. H. Miller John I. Miller Roosevelt Ave Ludlowave Miller Flo

Notable Indiana Lawyer Chambers Dies at 70

Indiana jurist and former prosecuting attorney Chambers died after a long career in law. He formed the firm Chambers Pickens Moores Davidson, and had served in Presbyterian and college trustee roles. A Republican active in national campaigns, his funeral plans were not announced.

Samuel O. Pickens Charles W. Moores R. F F. Davidson Chambers, Pickens, Moores & Davidson Chambers Presbyterian Church Tabernacle Presbyterian Church Vincennes College Columbia Marion German House Rita Mason Mystic Shrine Grand Army of the Republic Indianapolis War Association

Beveridge on Child Labor Bill and Relief Efforts

Senator Beveridge criticizes the House Judiciary Committee for its stance on child labor legislation. Relief drives aid starving interior China natives with seed wheat contributions from Portland and San Francisco and cash sent to Consul General Rogers. The report also notes pensions for Civil and Mexican War veterans, Navy and rivers bills, and bank charter for Medaryville.

J. D. Phelan Red Cross San Francisco California Harriman Gen. Rogers Beveridge House Judiciary Committee

Community Society Officers Named In Fortieth Mutual Aid

The Fortieth Mutual Aid society elected officers for the coming year. L. M. Brown is president, John C. Maple vice president, Christian J. Embhardt secretary, and Paul Emhardt treasurer. The group meets monthly on the first Wednesday at Isl e East-st. Various other local events are listed including religious and charitable meetings and a February concert by Edward Smith, alias George Y. Wilson, plus a legal notice involving Daniel J. McNamara suing Union Mutual Life Insurance.

The Fortieth Mutual Aid Society L. M. Brown John CC Christian J. Embhardt Paul Emhardt Isle East-st

Greatest Gift to Education Rockefeller Gives 2 Million to Board

Special to The Sun from New York reports John D Rockefeller donated 2 million dollars to the General Education Board, the largest philanthropic sum in history. The board awarded 30,000 to Beloit college Morningside college and Lafayette college each, with Wabash college Crawfordsville Indiana and the University of Wooster Ohio receiving 125,000 each.

Rockefeller Andrew Carnegie Oll Trust General Education Board Williams St Beloit College Beloit Wis Morningside College Sioux City Lafayette College Easton Wabash College Crawfordsville Ind University of Wooster Ohio

Sixteen killed in revolt in Buenos Ayres

Sixteen are dead and 23 hospitalized after a fierce attack on the government house in San Juan led by Col. Carlos Sarmiento. The rebels routed Gov. Manuel Godoy and reportedly took him prisoner as cabinets discuss a plan for federal intervention in the local revolution.

Scripps-McHae Preas Association Buenos Ayres Feb San Juan Manuel Godoy Carlos Sarmiento

Appetite Booster Ad Promises Quick Digestion

An old advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as an artificial stomach that digests food quickly and thoroughly. It claims the product cures indigestion and related symptoms, promises renewed appetite and comfort after meals, and offers a free sample by mail before directing readers to buy a 50 cent box.

Stuart F. A. Stuart Co

Randol Acquitted Under Unwritten Law Defense

Fort Worth jury acquits Les Randol of murder in a case likened to Harry Thaw with jurors accepting the unwritten law defense after a trial of several days. Stacey was the slain victim in the contested case.

Fort Worth Tex Les Randol J. P. Stacey Harry Thaw

Caution Urged Over Indiana Insurance Bill’s Senate Fate

Politicians in hotels discuss the bill’s fate in the senate with caution. Many legislators say it should be judged on merit, not politics, and the house delay is approved by both parties. Representative Zook notes constituents urge caution to avoid harming Indiana companies while ensuring proper regulation.

Senate House Zook Goshen Indiana

Civil Service Examinations Announced Across Indiana

Civil service exams set in Indianapolis and state locations. March 6 vacancies include draftsman for coast and geodetic survey in Washington at salary listed, and geologist for Philippine service. April 8 to fill eight civil engineer student posts in the Office of Public Roads at $600 yearly. For details, contact H. K. Mill Mouse in Beling, Indiohazolia.

Indianapolis Coast and Geodetic Survey Washington D. C Geomgst Philippine Service Offic Public Roads Department of Agriculture H. K. Mill- Mouse Indiohazolia

Mrs Oelrichs May Wed New York

Mrs Hermann Oelrichs and Harry Slack are reported to marry, a betrothal widely believed by close friends of the widow of the steamshipman who died at sea last fall. Public announcement is avoided for now, with a wedding expected soon after her year of widowhood ends. The first Mrs Black was Miss Fuller. she later married Tyler Morse of Boston.

Oelrichs Harry Slack Mr. Black Oelrich

Leo Collins Wins Roller-Skating Pursuit at Auditorium

Leo Collins won the roller-skating pursuit race at the Auditorium on Thursday night with Joe Billa finishing second and Walter trailing behind.

Leo Collins Joe Billa Walter

Society Notes Show Visiting Friends Across Indiana

Society pages list Ada Pickett visiting at Fort Wayne and many others from Shelbyville Muncie Marion and Bloomington visiting relatives in Indianapolis. A Grace Pro Cathedral wedding unites Cora Es Franklin and William Oliver Wright with detailed attire and guests.

Ada B. Pickett Charles E. Roesch Fort Wayne Cora Es Franklin William Oliver Wright Francis Grace Pro-Cathedral Walter D. Franklin Misa Carrie Hiatt

Golden wedding anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Hagen

Their golden wedding anniversary was celebrated on Thursday by Mr and Mrs Andrew Hagen. A family dinner followed with a flower decorated house. Gold halls on place cards marked guest travels while their children Mrs Noodle Warrum Mrs Asa New Mrs John Denton and Mrs Clara Langsiale assisted in entertaining.

Andrew Hagen Hazen Noodle Warrum Asa New John Denton Clara Langsiale

Dancing Party in Honor of Miss Gertrude Spann

Woodruff Place hosted a Thursday night dance at the clubhouse honoring Miss Gertrude Spann. The event was given by Mrs. John Spann and featured local guests and festive entertainment.

Woodruff Place Gertrude Spann John Spann

Miss Mary O'Hara and A Dallas HitzWed at Brookville Home

Miss Mary O'Hara daughter of Mr Caroline O'Hair of Brookville and A Dallas Hitz son of George F Hitz of Indianapolis were married at noon yesterday at the bride's mother's Brookville home. Guests included Mrs Harvey B Stout Harvey B Stout Jr Miss Gussie O'Hair Walter Priten ard and the Hitz parents of the groom. The couple will be in Indianapolis at the Knickerbocker fats.

Russell Brucenig Brenniz E. Twenty-fifth St Finley McNutt George Thickson Terre Haute Irvin Walter Franklin, Jr Lucy Elizabeth Cora Franklin Rankin Ill Mary O'Hara Caroline O'Hair Brookville A. Dallas Hitz George F. Hitz Indianapolis Harvey B. Stout Harvey B. Stout, Jr Gussie O’hair Walter Pritenard Mrs. Hitz Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Hitz Knickerbocker Fats

Valentine party and readings by Collegiate Baptist Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid of Collegiate Baptist Church hosts a Valentine party Friday evening in the church. Mrs. G T C Scribner reads, Miss Louise Grieve plays piano, Miss Florence McHatton sings a vocal solo. Silver offering envelopes to be collected. cordial invite to congregation and friends. Miss Mabel Blake of this city and Mr Orville E Moss of Muncie wed Thursday by Rev Albert Hurlstone at the Colonial 400 N Delawarest.

Ladies’ Aid Society of Collegiate, Baptist Church George Ti. C. Scribner Louise Grieve Florence McHatton Mabel Blake Orville E. Moss Muncie Albert Hurlstone Colonial Delawarest

Ex Mayor George Fred More Dies in Sard Flats

Warren Ohio reports former mayor George Fred More collapsed and died in his Sard Flats apartments this morning. The late official, prominent in city affairs, had long served in local government and public life.

Scrippe-McRae Press Association Warren, O George Fredmore Sard

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Steison S & Miller Oxford Danbury Hat CC E. Wash. St House Caucus Hall OF Fame N. Chambers Vic Tim Bers Jerome Paula Desmond the Red Cross Interior Senator Beveridge House Judiciary Mittee Scrippa-McRae Press Association Red Cross Society, Religious Publications, Proc China Thomas B. Wilcox Portland, Ore Supreme Court Congress Judiciary Committee Cannon Shaw Bureau of Engraving and Printing Internal Revenue Post Office Indians Notes American Chamber of Commerce Paris France Hemenway Reed Smoot Utah Mormon Church First National Bank of Medaryville Christmore Settlement Hflouse Ladies’ Aid Society Wington-st. Presbyterian Church John R. Buckle W R. C Maryland-st Ouing Womans Guild of the Fourth Presbyterian Church Charles Hatuk Broadway All Souls Church Frank Wicks Eugene Field Bertha Louise Schellschmidt Schellschmidt Christ Pathfinders Engineer Hall New York St Massachusetts-are Hanly M. R. Patterson Tennessee Edward Smith George Y.wilson Daniel J. McNamara Union Mutual Life Insurance Company Portland Ore J. D. Rockefeller New York John D. Rockefeller Tion Board Monster Mr. Rockefeller Scripps-McRae Press Association Miss Maude Lillian Berri Berri Civil Service Harry Black Hermann Genuine Scotch Madras L. S. Ayres & Co Virginia Sweet Maine Progress Standard Grocery CO New Jersey St E. Court St Delaware St Bhelby Massachusetts Alabama Ee. A. Jackson, F N. West E. St. Claire Grand Hotel Cafe J. J. Herron Faye Shelbyville Ralph Ross John Petticord J. R. Etter Nathan Pickett Kokomo Marie Burger Anderson Ethel Cox Martha East James O'Conner Harry Preston Martinsville Sol Allman Mildred Moses Dunn Aimee Bloomington Roy E. Adams Litle Mary Ann Walayette E. F. Adams Frances Overman Frank L. White Madison City Emma Fulmen Richmond J. F. Applewhite Ralph Brownstown C. L. Mason G. R. DeMesa J. H. Chamberlain R. L. Sutton Greenfield G. R. Morrison Wright O'hair—Hitz
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