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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1907
Page
2
Viola Bywaters testified against her brothers in a murder trial begun in Virginia. Her husband William F. Bywaters was slain on their wedding night by her brothers. Jurors heard five witnesses and the court noted a rapid jury selection.
In Chicago on February 26, 1041 delegates backed Fred A Busse for mayor in Mondays primaries with a convention set for next Saturday at noon Busse may attend and arrive on crutches if present The postmaster escaped death in a Pennsylvania railroad wreck fueling strong primary interest More than 10 000 voters cast ballots despite no city office contests
The funeral for Mrs Wilhelmina Helms who died Monday at 702 N Priest will be held Tuesday at 2 P M from the residence. She died of double pneumonia born in Germany in 1847 came to the United States in 1860 married in 1868 and lived in Indianapolis since 1870. She was a member of Zion Evangelical church.
Gauss proclaims catarrh is dangerous causing bad breath decay and mental decline and offers a free trial by mail. The ad claims a quick radical permanent cure that rids the system of germs and invites readers to send name and address to 8381 Main St Marshall Michigan for the trial package.
In St Francisville Illinois A H Buchanan age three declares the Thaw case evidence not harmful when viewed as a moral lesson. The boy reads newspapers studies literature and shows advanced education far beyond his years. His mother Mrs J D Buehanai a former teacher notes his early mastery of letters and readers.
Cleveland Feb 26 reports stir over potential marriage of Robert Edson and Ethel Levy. Edson confirms asking Levy and his reply hints at a pending divorce. If wed, the couple would be the principals in a high profile union.
The Hugg substitute primary benefits bill passed the senate 38 to 5. Roemler led a strong challenge, but the committee reshaped the measure. It makes primaries mandatory only in four counties and certain cities, with optional application elsewhere. It requires a party support oath for voters, and excludes state and national nominations.
Indiana lawmakers approved a bill to legalize professional base ball and paid admissions on Sundays. The measure passed 52 to 36 after supporters lobbied hesitant members. opponents led by moral and Sabbath-keeper arguments.
The annual banquet and officer installation of the Indiana Society of the Sons of the American Revolution was held Monday with speeches and patriotic tones. Attendees gathered for the afternoon and evening events to honor officers and celebrate the organization’s heritage.
A state House session saw two measures to raise teachers salaries advance. The Madd en bill raises school taxes from 16 to 28 cents per dollar of property, with a 6 cent poll tax. The teachers' fund pension bill also passed, proposing a 1 cent levy per $2100 property value and a 1 percent salary contribution from each teacher.
In the House on Tuesday Representative Daily’s bill to bar the railroad company from building a terminal across from the state house was killed. Two committee reports favored killing, and the majority recommendation was adopted. The floor debate marked the measure as an Indianapolis News and anti-city administration bill.
Arthur Deagon, noted actor in The Time the Place and the Girl, is praised as the modern stage’s only athlete. From Freeport Long Island he is described as a tireless worker who even wears a fireman’s badge on stage to showcase his pride in firefighting. The piece highlights his balance of action and modesty and his broad stage presence.
New naval recruiting offices opened Monday in the federal building on the fourth floor. Treut. c. W. Steele commands the office with A. W. Johnson, C. L. Huber, S. M. Beynton, and W. G. Barnhatsel filling key posts. Steele ordered stations to be set up at Terre Haute, Fort Wayne, Logansport and Muncie.
Paul Berak Jr., 14, killed himself after reprimands he misread as obstinacy. He wrote two notes in Hungarian, one blaming his teacher, and directed disposal of his body before firing a shot through his brain. The death followed taunts from classmates and distress over assumed mistreatment.
The steam ship Mongolia arrived from China via Honolulu with more than 300 Japanese coolies. Hundreds of local Japanese gathered at the dock fearing deportation while steerage passengers will not land until today as quarantine passes after dark. Immigration Commissioner North said no orders to hold any of the Japanese.
Postal authorities plan to stop a four year chain prayer scheme spread by mail. A letter asks recipients to forward to nine others under threat of misfortune. Inspectors will reprimand receivers and senders where detected, aided by police.
In a running fight across ledges and lawns in Avondale and Walnut Hills, Mounted Officer Harry Marnight exchanged 16 shots with a robber who robbed three residences. A final police revolver shot felled the thief on the sidewalk. he died three hours later without identifying himself.
The two-cent-a-mile railroad fare bill is now law after Hanly signed the measure Tuesday. It requires a two-cent charge per mile when a passenger buys a ticket and sets up facilities for obtaining tickets. The law, to take effect once published, will likely begin in June.
Loganport Indiana February 20 with the first branch formed to launch a state centennial celebration. A S Wright of Logansport fostered the movement and proposed a homecoming week for Hoosiers abroad. Indiana senators back state participation through a bill.
The State Board of Agriculture has contracted Rubush & Hunter to prepare plans for a new livestock pavilion costing 100000 dollars. After plans are completed, the contract will be let with completion required by September 1.
The $1,000 liquor license battle resumes in the house with a plan to fund teacher salary increases via other means. The Slimp Bill would send the license fee to the general fund, addressing objections from a prior high license measure. Speaker debate centers on minority reports and whether to restrict licenses to incorporated areas. Two reports expected Tuesday afternoon as committee actions continue.
James Robbinson, a negro prisoner at the Marion counts workhouse, leaped a six foot barbed wire fence and ran as guard Charles Royster fired several shots. Ozia Tenchman joined the chase and after more shots Robsinson was captured and returned. He had been ordered to serve for petit larceny.
William Flusbainds died in Syracuse New York. He was the father of William M Husbands of Indianapolis, vice-president of the Standard Metal company, who lives at 1720 Talbott Avenue. The son was summoned to Syracuse some time ago.
London February 26 autographed communication from Abyssinia’s Negus Menelek to President Roosevelt indicates he will soon receive a royal order. The letter confirms an official mark of honor from the Horn of Africa leader.
Births list multiple couples with addresses and infant gender including Freder ick Spencely and Nelle Spencely a girl and several others. Deaths include Nancy Reed Antta Poe Ivy Day May Wuches Harriet Conkey Bernice Hanlin Thomas White Gaspard Sheppard Louise Punzler Mary Tinney Thomas Butler with causes and ages. Building permits issued for homes barns porches dwellings sheds and repairs across numerous streets with values listed for each project.
Col Frank Shellhouse spoke at Hotel English to staff and officers of the First regiment O R K of P Indiana. Col Harry Sheets Col A R Tucker shared civil war stories and rank relations. Major Wilkes Warner and Tucker outlined drills and health tips while Capt Alexander Carr Branch and Emmett Branch spoke on organization and discipline.
Special to The Sun from Dublin Ireland Feb 28 Preparations for the Irish International Exhibition opening in May are underway Hotel owners boost rooms The Hotel and Tourist Association lists accommodations Food supplies are planned James Shanks chief executive estimates crowds from 20000 a day to 30000 We have ten weeks before opening and are ahead of schedule The six month exhibition aims to draw thousands daily and total visitors to reach the millions Workmen are finishing buildings at Herbert Park site transforming acres into walks lawns pools and lakes The site is ringed by hills promising a major event for free Ireland
Miss Mae Catherine Wood claims filing for divorce from Senator Thomas C. Platt, naming 16 co-respondents, in a sensational move. She states they wed November 2, 1841 at the Filth Ave hotel, with an alleged certificate noted in her June statement.
Rome report says Charles Ballerori, a Perugia tailor, was cleared of bigamy after four physicians testified he has two hearts. The court ruled the dual hearts justified a second marriage, marking an extraordinary legal decision.
Makers of Cascarets claim eleven years of adherence to purity quality and medicinal merit. They note millions of customers and a sale rate over a million boxes per month, highlighting Cascarets as the bone medicine with the largest sales during the era described.
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