Prohibition Lobbyist Clark Active on House Floor
Edward Clark, editor of the Phalanx, a weekly Prohibition paper, pressed lawmakers against the 91 000 liquor license bill on the house floor and in the senate. Doorkeeper C E Wintrode challenged him, while Pierson and Louden debated his presence as Clark claimed to be a newspaper man. He left when Speaker Emett F Branch was unavailable for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Clark
C. E. Wintrode
Clark
Senate
Wintrode
Emmett F. Branch
Speaker Branch
Mr. Clark
Independents Out Lead Marion Club Ticket
The Marion club independents have announced a ticket and campaign plan. They pledge to avoid factional politics, back party measures, promote the new clubhouse, host frequent entertainments, and run finances conservatively for the greatest good. Candidates include Harry Tuiewiler president Caleb Delis VP Edward Schmidt second VP Claude Stickwaine third VP James Pierce secretary A M Glossbrezer treasurer. Directors James B Nelson Louis Buddenbaum John Albright Lawson Harvey Fred Brown. Sergeant at arms Fred Klee. Election set for March 1 at the clubrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry D. Tuiewiler
Caleb §. Deliis
Edward 8. Schmidt
Clauage MM. Stickwaine
James J. Pierce
A. M. Glossbrezer
James B. Nelson
Louis G. Buddenbaum
John Albright
Lawson M. Harvey
Fred Brown
Fred Klee
Western Union Raises Operator Salaries Nationwide
Telegraph operators in major Western Union offices will receive a 10 percent pay increase starting March 1, 1907. President Robert G. Clowry notes petitions from 16 western and southern offices influenced the decision, despite rising material costs and unchanged low traffic rates. The article lists extensive company operations in 1906, including miles of wire and poles, office counts, and large message totals. Worldwide figures for 1904-05 show Russia and Britain leading in message totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Robert G. Clowry
President Clowry
Tndianapolis Crice
Indiana
Russia
Great Britain and Ireland
France
Germany
Moorman Tours Indianapolis in Political Swing
Knox district chairman John Jl Moorman visited the Indiana assembly on Wednesday. He claimed no political motive, but his broad smile and private talks with political circle members sparked suspicion he was promoting a small measure during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John JL. Moorman
Knox
Thirteenth
Indianapolis
Death of 70 year old liveryman William Henry in Indianapolis
William Henry a liveryman aged 70 died at his home 424 W Maryland St after a nine week illness. He had lived in Indianapolis 20 years and ran a livery barn at 438 W Peari St. He previously managed a Columbus hotel. Survived by widow two daughters Mrs Hattie Wiseman and Mrs Jennie Connor and four sons William Everett Ollie and James Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry
Maryland St
Indianapolis
Peari St
Henry
Columbus
Ind
Hattie Wiseman
Jennie Connor
William
Everett
Ollie
James Henry
Social and church groups meet in city Thursday
The Social and Business union of Roberts Park M E church meets at 7 30 Thursday afternoon at the church. St Josephs Industrial school card club to entertain Thursday afternoon in the hall at McCarty and Alabama. Recital by Edith Gerhart pupils Friday night at Central Reformed church. Mothers Circle of the Y M C A holds Friday afternoon meeting in Y M C A parlors. Frances Hive No 8 L O T M entertained Deputy State Commander Harriett Brayman and Shriver Hive No 76 Naplesville Wednesday. George Ellis, a brakeman shot by a St Louis police officer, formerly lived in Indianapolis. Shortridge High junior class held a meeting Wednesday afternoon selecting class colors yellow and white, motto Nothing Without Labor, and daisy as class flower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social and Business Union
Roberts Park
M. E
St. Joseph's Industriail School
McCarty and Alabamiasts
Edith Gerhart
Central Reformed Church
Frances Hive
Harriett Brayman
Shriver Hive
Naplesville
George Ellis
St. Louis
Indanapolis
Shortridge High School
Trainmen Praise Governor’s Signing of Safety Bill
Railroad men express praise for the governor's signing of the safety bill. Fred L. Feick notes the measure improves long heavy train handling and safety, addressing past staffing shortages. The legislation is described as beneficial to Indiana trainmen and their work conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter
Fred L. Feick
Indidfia
Self Defense Claim After Fatal Farm Dispute
Preston Lang surrendered to the sheriff after fatally shooting Arthur Young, a wealthy Monroe County farmer and Lang's father in law. Lang says Young approached with a drawn knife, prompting the struggle over corn feeding livestock. their marriage last September is noted.
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Bloomington
Preston Lang
Arthur Young
Young
Lang
Senator Wood Pushes Indiana Constitutional Revision Bill
Senator Will R. Wood’s measure for a constitutional revision convention was set as a Special order for next Tuesday after debate in the senate. Wood urged Indiana fall behind peers, noting other states’ revisions, while Gannard argued no public call and warned of costs, suggesting amendments suffice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will R. Wood
Senate
Wood
Indiana
Gannard
Patrolman James Admire Cleared After Safe Conduct Inquiry
The Board of Safety heard Patrolman James Admire on Wednesday and found him guilty of obeying orders. He was retained, the hearing dismissed without reprimand. Admire, in citizen’s clothes, had held up three men on Washington Street with a revolver, but investigators concluded he was excited yet acting in duty and should not be dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Admire
Board of Safety
Admire
Washington St
W.S. Gilmore
W. E. Reiley
R. C. Palmer
Senator Wood Pushes Bill For Cheap Gas In Small Cities
Senator Carl Wood plans a new bill to require gas at 75 cents per thousand cubic feet for smaller cities after failing to amend the Cox bill. He intends to seek passage under a suspension of the rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Wood
Cox
Indiana Insurance Bills Endanger Home Companies
An Indiana commercial report argues that state legislation affecting Indiana insurance companies could force firms out of business. Executives warn restrictions must protect policyholders without driving capital and jobs away, stressing the benefits of local institutions for premiums, loans, and economic health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Spent &T Home
Volney T. Malott
Indiana National
Medford B. Wilson
Columbia
National
Frank D. Stalnaker
Capital National
Mrs Villers Dead After Newark Death of Rose Villers
Mrs Rose Villers widow of Rev Thomas Villers former eight year pastor of First Baptist church died in Newark New Jersey where he now pastors a Baptist church. She was an accomplished musician who composed the hymn sung at the cornerstone laying. She was born Rose Stanley Merriam and is survived by a daughter Flenora and her husband.
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Rose Villers
Thomas Villers
First Baptist Church
Villers
Newark
N. J
New Baptist Church
Rose Stanley Merriam
Flenora
Year in cell for shooting
Samuel Welch a Berea merchant was found guilty of shooting P D McBride a Louisville traveling salesman in sudden heat and passion. The jury ordered a $54 fine and 12 months in the county jail with hard labor. If unpaid or reprieved the sentence would be worked out.
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Richmond
Samuel Welch
Berea
P. D. McBride
Louisville
New York Silk Company
Samuel
I. Welch
82 HOUSES DESTROYED IN PINE BLUFF FIRE
Pine Bluff Ark Feb 4 Water pressure failure caused the worst fire in the city. Eighty two houses burned including Orton s Hanafin s and Lambert s hotels the Riverside Methodist church and parsonage. Lees 250000 John Springer killed by a train while going to the river.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Piné Bluff
Eghty
Orton
Hanafin
Lambert
Riverside Methodist Church
Lees
John Springer
Three Die After Scaffold Collapse at Public Library
Special to The Sun reports a scaffold collapse on the third floor of the New York Public Library. Three men died: Thomas O'Keefe a metal worker, Thomas Kenry Jlueston a painter, and Henry Weinpanl a painter. Frank Wegher is mortally injured.
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New York
Ian
New York Public Library
Thomas O'Keefe
Thomas
Kenry Jlueston
Henry Weinpanl
Frank Wegher
Outlaw Bert Middleton Attacks Jailer In Jail Delivery Attempt
Bert Middleton, leader of a band of outlaw horse thieves and highwaymen, captured Monday in Marion Indiana, attacked jailer Cobb Butler with a club during a jail delivery attempt. Butler fired, wounding Middleton and subduing him.
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Marion
Ind
Bert Middleton
Cobb Butler
Butler
Middleton
Society and Social Events Highlight Local Ladies
The Ladies' Literary union hosted a Valentine themed afternoon at Mrs. John W. Keating's home on Washington Street with songs, readings, and a talk by Rev. Philputt. Day Nursery association prepared a Washington's Birthday colonial dance at Tomlinson Hall with 60 couples. Mrs. W. H. Blodgett entertained at home for wives of prominent representatives. Various members and guests visited Indianapolis friends and returned from trips. A concert and dance by the German Kings at the German house drew a full audience with choirs, solos by Mrs. Leo B. Riggs, and orchestral pieces followed by supper and social dancing. The Veronica club gathered at Mrs. Ida Graham Fisher's home.
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Ladies’ Literary Union
John W. Keating
Washington St
Drr.dams
Philputt
Day Nursery Association
Tomlinson Hall
Washington
Deutcher Kings
Bellringer
Alexander Ernestinoff
Mansel
Gretehal
Lisbon
Moszkowski
Leo B. Riggs
Social events fill Bloomington week with concerts and weddings
A flurry of guests and entertainments graced local homes. Miss Elizabeth Miller led an original story reading while Miss Ryan and Harry Lane performed. guests from Bloomington returned from visits, and Mrs. Maxwell and the Wooleys hosted. Reginas Wineman headed to Komo, and Wilbur Dark wed Helen Lalley in Trinity cathedral. A dozen parties followed, including matinee gatherings, dinners, and a grand American Beauty luncheon hosted by Rev Wirt King and Mrs King. A large reception at N Meridian St honored artist Mrs Jaques, with wide hostess support from community leaders and many young women assisting in the dining rooms.
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Roon
N. Capitolave
Elizabeth Miller
Mary Teresa Ryan
Harry Lane
Miss Cook
Maud L. Maxwell
Charles E. Dark
Michigan City
Wilbur Dark
Helen Lalley
Trinity Cathedral
Wirt King
J. P. Smith
N. New J*rscy-st
King
Central Ave
Charles J. Buchanan
Frank W. Fianner
N. Meridianst
W. K. Jaques
Chigt
H. A. Boomer
George Philip Meier
William ©. Baker
Walter Goodall
Elias Jacoby
Virgil. Lockwood
W. N. Wishard
F. B. Flanner
Cora Campbell Barnett
Albert Rabb
A. FE. Buchanan
Charles Jones
J. W. Piercy
Abbie Bryce
C. A. Pfaffin
Elizabeth Wishard
Rhode Selleck
Beegmiller
Eva Coburn
Misa Katherine Page
Ruth Geiger
Helen Olin
Belle Bogardts
Ethel Baker
Mina Jéeannetté Harris
Mies Maude Darnell
Mies Marie Starr
Mise Marie Flanner
Misa
Hazel Deane Spellman and Miss Ida Rogers Highlight Event
In the afternoon Hazel Deane Spellman and Miss Ida Marie Rogers were noted guests as Miss Marie Flanner sang a set of songs. Accompanist Miss Seegmiller provided musical support during the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Deane Spellman
Ida Marie Rogers
Marie Flanner
Miss Seegmiller
Woolley Smokeless Furnace Proposal For City Heating
The Woolley Smokeless Furnace Company of Indiana represented by W. S. Harris asked the Board of Public Works to add smoke consumers to Tomlinson hall heating. Mayor Bookwalter and Smoke Inspector Walmsley advised. Woolley equipment already installed at Holt Ice and Cold Storage. city to cover only actual installation cost to set a non smoking example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Bookwalter
D. C. Walmsley
Holt
Farber Bill Passes Regulating Medical Practice
Legislation recognizing Christian Science in treating the sick gained approval Wednesday with the Farber Bill. An amendment by Senator Slack clarified the act does not apply to individuals who treat the sick by mental or spiritual means without drugs or material remedies.
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Slack
Robbers strike Napoleon State Bank in early morning
In Osgood Indiana on February 14 robbers woke cashier M C Boerner at Napoleon State Bank and forced him to open doors. The safe with a time lock resisted, leaving Boerner beaten and bound. Robbers escaped with a small sum of money found outside the safe.
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Napoleon State Bank
Napoleon, Ind
M. C
Boerner
Basis for Better Pay Advances Teacher Salary Plan
The passage of a writ prescribing teacher qualifications and fixing a basis for salary increases progressed on Wednesday. An effort to postpone action and set the bill as a special order for Monday failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. E. Moore
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Marion Club
Western Union
Col. R
Glowry
Moorman
Mothers’ Circle of
Song
Betayween
Lanes
Monroe Country
Constitution
Revolver
Uneeda
National Biscuit
Scrippé-McRae Press Association
Egists
the Sun
Babcock’s Corylepsie
Japan
Vantine
India
la France
West Aist
Womer
Thimi
L. JS. Ayres & Co
the Quality Store
Samuel Dilwin Pray
The
Indianapolis Gas Co
Carl H. Graf
Christopher Schweitzer
Crawfordsville
Charles Michelson
Shelbyville
Daniel Culbertson
William Culbertson
Fort Wayne
Katherine Jones
Lafayette
Stella Clark
Logansport
Veronica Clan
Ida
Graham Fisher
Veronica Club
F. R. Wooley
Harry Guy
Robert Matlock, Jr
Wabash
Mrs
Robert Matlock
Regina Wineman
Kokomo
Joseph Swinewind
W. Mulherryst
Annie Dean
John C. Dallam
Schenectady, N. Y
Albert Baker
Feidith Hull
Ethel Matson
Alberta Mahan
Alpheus P. Walker
Mushville
Foster Shirley
John Reagan
Bess Ogle
Martha Graves
Myrtle Roby
Susan Richardson
Franklin
Mss Mahan
Lee Pearsor
Zelda Throop
Susan Lilly
Jaques
NACES
Woolley Smokeless Furnace
Public Works
Tomlinson Hal
Osgood, Ind
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