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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1908
Page
2
Farmers join labor unions in a crusade for reform and honest public service. Labor leaders plan to address four farmer meetings as both parties face a cross‑section of questions from Democrat and Republican candidates in a push for cleaner tickets and reduced political activity.
In Mount Carmel Pennsylvania a 15 hour digging effort freed trapped miners after a dam collapse caused a mud rush. One miner, Frank Orieski, died in the initial inrush, while others were recovered and reunited with families.
Mayor Bookwalter returned Monday from New York and denied any attempt to interest Andrew Carnegie in making a donation for a new public library in Indianapolis.
Cosby, proprietor of the Cosby hotel, fired a pistol in the hotel office, wounding James P. Hayes of the Traders' Dispatch and cigar dealer John Donnell. The violence followed an alleged assault on night clerk William Murray over a trivial matter. Murray summoned help.
In Evansville Indiana on February 18 the Ohio River nears 36 feet and climbs about one inch per hour. Landings from Evansville to Cairo are partly submerged and fear for levee safety grows in Shawneetown. The Wabash, Pond, White, and Potoka rivers rise rapidly in multiple areas.
In York Virginia at 50 year old Mrs Isaac Harrington and her granddaughter Maude McLaurin died from smoke and coal oil stove blast. The blaze trapped the home’s occupants as the building burned. Isaac Harrington Clyde Harrington and Mr and Mrs A J McLaurin escaped.
The German Mutual Oil and Gas Company is incorporated with $250,000 capital. Officers include Dr W H Kluge as president L C Mullins as vice president Harry A Becker as secretary and William A Rosener as treasurer. Directors are Dr J H Rosenburg and the listed officers.
The McKinley club will hold its annual election on March 3 from 6 to 9 PM. The ticket includes President George H. Mueller, Vice-President S. IL Du Shane, Secretary TI. H. Phares, Treasurer Ezra R. Storms, and directors H. C. Prange Albert Middleton James Jolly George Bouts and C. P. Culley. George W. Loss is nominated for sergeant at arms.
Harry Murburger renowned for catch as catch can and storytelling will perform solo in the upcoming Elks minstrel show. He teases a strong act and says a joke fades with time. End men and chorus race to prep for March 2 3 and 4 performances.
Four hundred opticians in Indianapolis are urged to contribute $1 each to a fund to prosecute unlicensed practitioners harming the Indiana State Optical Society. The society says it cannot act under the optometry law, prompting a move to test the law. Officers were re elected at the annual meeting at the Denison hotel on Monday.
The fifteenth anniversary of the Pythagorvas Judge No 386 Knights of Pythias was celebrated Monday evening with a banquet. Speeches were given by Joseph I. Haskill John W. Ssealing William Holland and O N Wilmington.
State Geologist W. S. Blatchley made a public appearance at his office on Monday marking his first return since breaking his leg weeks ago. He travels with crutches and expects months more of limited movement.
Ernest Gallmeyer, a leading Adams county resident and one of its wealthiest men, died by hanging in Decatur on February 12. He had been suffering from health troubles and personal pressures, according to local reports.
Franklin resident L Ert Slack won endorsement for governor at a Brown County Democratic mass meeting held in Nashville Indiana on February 18. The event highlighted Slack as the party's regional candidate amid local party activity and support signals.
St Marys Guild of St George church plans a social and entertainment night at the home of Mrs Morgan on Park Avenue Thursday evening.
Miss Mioo Neal 1, daughter of FB. Jy. Neal long active in Lincoln League and state auditor's office, died in Noblesville Monday night of tuberculosis. Her father quit campaigning to care for her two years ago and withdrew from a Supreme Court reporter race as she worsened. Funeral plans not yet announced.
The Indiana Railroad Commission will require interurban railroads to draft and comply with safer rules after a statehouse meeting with railroad officials. An investigation into property and employee ride compliance led the commission to express dissatisfaction with interurban operations.
A street car struck a sleigh carrying Father Timothy Murphy prefect of discipline at Notre Dame and Father Andrew J Sammon secretary to Dr Morrissey provincial of the Order of Holy Cross. Sammon was killed instantly as the car ran over him. Murphy sustained internal injuries.
Miss Mary Pinnell of N New Jersey hosted a Valentine themed luncheon Tuesday for Miss Irene Phillips of Philadelphia with Miss Idith Stockwell and Mrs James Q Xi ane of Columbus as guest of Miss Agnes Brown. Twelve were seated. Centerpiece featured an oval fernery with red tulips and ferns. Chandeliers wore smilax. Place cards showed telegrams or cablegrams of valentine verse signed by husbands or friends. Luncheon carried out in hearts and cupids motif.
A petition by AL W seeks a permanent injunction to prevent signing a new franchise with an Indianapolis telephone company. The matter moved to the superior court with a change of venue request. Judge Vinson Carter initially denied the venue change from Marion but granted change of venue from himself. The case proceeds to a general term session to assign a judge. The meeting was set for Tuesday with appointments noted.
Mr Charles Miholmy gave a lecture and piano recital on Leschetizky and his methods at Mrs William Henry Coleman home. He shared humorous anecdotes from his studies with the Vienna master, followed by a social hour and coffee. Morrison and Mrs Cliftwyn Comley helped in the dining room with Miss Gyurrard arranging entertainment.
Mrs Hilton A Brown and Mrs Alexander Jameson hosted a Monday afternoon gathering in Irvington with guests. Harry Woods spoke on Arts and Crafts while showcasing handmade jewelry. Indianapolis Conservatory plans a second violin piano recital Wednesday at 8 15 p m in the Propylaeum with Miersch and Renaud performing Kreutzer and Beethoven sonatas. Mrs Ralph Polk to entertain at Columbia club lunch and bridge Friday. Iola Club host to Miss Clara Hart Thursday evening. Miss Tena Dickhut invites for a Fletcher avenue card party a week from Saturday afternoon.
Mrs Krank jvachtenberg hosts a masquerade at her Slo Terrace residence while Mrs Frank Fanyore of W North St hosts a sketching club event. Miss Mayme Wiley of Marion guests Miss Marie Wilcur of Correllayve. Miss Kiley visits with Mr and Mrs Philip Kiley. Miss Helen Daily hosts Miss Valentine of Franklin Ind. TY G G Club invites for skating at Washington rink end of February. Cornet Club plans a dancing party at Odeon hall Friday. Mrs Clifford Parks hosts Miss Lillian Kimball with cards Friday and theater party Saturday. Faculty recital at College of Musical Arts Wednesday. Miss Mary Eyemann hosts Martini club Tuesday. Miss May Bliss travels to Marion for a wedding. bridesmaid Miss Bernice Buller. Miss Ethel Collins to Kokomo midweek for visit with Dr and Mrs Hutto. Mrs Oscar Kleeman of Scranton Pa leaves after visit with Wineman parents. Mrs Joseph Snewind of Kokomo and Mrs Jesse Solomon of Cleveland return home after visit with Wineman parents. Misses Taney and Nell Valentine of Franklin arrive to visit Mrs Margaret Daily and daughters in Lexington. Mr and Mrs Dwight Day of New York visit Mr and Mrs T U Day on N Meridian St. Minerva club meets Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Fre Payne’s 935 Congress Ave.
Jackson Landers five of Indianapolis died from acute uremia Monday night at St Taike’s hospital in Chicago after being unconscious on arrival. Mrs Landers stayed with him until death. The body will be returned to Indiana. He served many years on the Democratic state committee and was president of the United States Encaustic Tile Works.
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