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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1907

Page

3

Farber bill backed in Indiana House over Babcock

The Farber insurance reform bill won strong House support on Wednesday with a 50 to 87 vote to report it out of the insurance committee. Rep Olive led the move, while Rep Elliott urged passage of the Babcock bill. Indiana insurers favor the Farber measure and aim to push it to the governor without further delay.

Tives Farber Insurance Committee Olive Elliott Senate House Indiana Insurance Companies Indiana Comnies Friends of Qclive Friends of the Farber

Obituary and Birth Notices From Local Records

Day Haskel H and Myrtle White, Wesley and Bertha Anderson, Justin and Dorothy Potts, Neeley and Htta Roby, Albert and Kitty Hencoen, George and Elsie Lane, Charles and Melinda Lewis. Deaths list many ages and causes including grippe, pneumonia, bronchial pneumonia, cerebral hemorrhage, and other illnesses. Building permits include repairs and new dwellings by several contractors with addresses and values.

Haskel H Myrtle White Wesley Bertha Anderson Marshal Margaret Kerring Justin Dorothy Potts Neeley Htta Roby Albert Kitty Hencoen George Elsie Lane Charles and Melinda Lewis Nancy Reed Alabama St la Grippe Anna Roe W. Market St Beck Baltimore-ave Villa-ave Chapman Tremont Mary Hughes E. Washington St Harriet Coulsey Harriet Coutser English Hotel Zimmer McCarty-st Elmer Winton Mulberry St Bernice Hanlin W. Vermont Thomas White Concord St Gaspard Sheppard Little Sisters of Poor McPherson-ave D. St. Phillips Kenwood-ave Johanan Rudy Bates Adolhous Oberfell Jacob F. Schweissle Vermont

Buckskin Sam To Invite Roosevelt On Fishing Trip

From Brunswick Maine Feb 27 Buck skin Sam a famed guide from Haines Landing Maine travels to Washington to pay respects to President Roosevelt He plans to invite the president to be his guest on a spring fishing trip Sam at 90 years old walked 200 miles to Brunswick on snowshoes

Scripps-McRae Preas Brunswick Buckskin Sam Haines Landing Maine Washington Roosevelt

Euchre Party by Minnewa Degree Staff for Red Men’s Hall

The Minnewa degree staff No. 38 will host a euchre party at Red Men’s hall located at 216 N Meridian Street on Thursday night February 28. Proceeds or details are not specified in the notice.

Minnewa Red Men's Hall N. Meridian St

Gotch Fails To Beat Olsson In 15 Minute Bout

Special to The Sun Cincinnati Feb 27 Charley Olsson of St. Louis lasted 15 minutes on the mat with Frank Gotch at People's theater. Both men were in prime condition and appeared evenly matched throughout the bout.

Cincinnati Charley Olson St. Louis Frank Gotch People's Theater

Cotton king Sully critically ill in New York

Daniel J. Sully III, the cotton king, once ruined by a colossal fortune collapse, is reported critically ill in New York with pneumonia.

Scripps-MacRae Press Association New York Daniel J. Sully

Postum Helps Sleep For Coffee Lovers In New York Letter

A New York City woman writes that switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee improved sleep and reduced nervous exhaustion for her and her husband. They now rely on Postum and Grape Nuts as their breakfast, praising the product and urging others to try it. The note, attributed to Postum Cereal Co. of Battle Creek Michigan, appears as a testimonial.

AN. Y Postum Food Coffee Postum Postum C Battle Creek Mich

Wreck Report Blames Speed On New York Central Line

Testimony at the state railroad commission inquiry into the Feb 16 fatal New York Central wreck attributes the accident to an attempt to overtake a heavy electric train at about 7 miles an hour, on a roadbed unsafe above 47 miles per hour. Railroad men largely fault Engineer Wilgus while noting assurances that electric trains could operate safely on the line.

Scripps-McRae Press Association New York New York Central State Railroad Commission Wilgus

Church Bowling Alley Opens At Mason City Hotel

Rev. Dr. Jordan, pastor of the First Congregational church in Mason City, opened a church bowling alley under the Wilson hotel in Webster City on February 27. One hundred church members joined, with rules banning swearing smoking and rough talking. The loser pays under the house rules. If successful billiard and pool tables may be added.

Webster City Jordan First Congregational Church Mason City Wilson Hotel

Avery Delivers Hoosier Schoolmaster At Metropolitan School

N A Avery of the Metropolitan School of Music oratory department presented The Hoosier Schoolmaster in the school parlors without wigs or costumes. The performance lasted about ninety minutes and kept the audience rapt with clear consistent character work. Avery is principal of the Whiteland high school.

N. A. Avery Oratory Department Metropolitan School of Music Hoosier Mr. Avery Whiteland High School

Union Miners Restained in Ohio Strike Dispute

The Peacock Coal company won a restraining order against United Mine Workers Vice-President Cecil and three local miners to prevent interference with strike-breakers. Notices are being served as miners delegations meet trains to persuade incoming strike-breakers to leave Pomeroy Ohio.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Pomeroy, O Peacock Coal Company Cecil United Mine Workers

Wabash Train Wreck Near Mexico Missouri Injures Several

In dense fog near Mexico Missouri the Moberly accommodation from Moberly to St. Louis collided with a freight train. Engineer William Sincise leaned and was scalded. fireman Robert Maxwell suffered severe scalding. express messenger Harry Davis was unconscious. one passenger lightly hurt.

ST. Louis Wabash Railroad Mexico William Sincise Moberly Robert Maxwell Harry Davis

Subway Flood Threat Forces Citywide Alarm

Water flows into a subway tube from unknown source, flooding several inches from 110th to 116th streets in the Lenox Avenue branch. Engineers search for the source possible Harlem Creek origin as the city braces for further risk.

Scrippsa-McRae Press Ansociation New York 110Th 116Th-Sts Lenox-ave Harlem Creek

Distillery Fire Destroys Vincennes Plant

The Old Vincennes distillery plant was destroyed by fire this morning in Vincennes Indiana with an estimated loss of 200000 dollars.

Scripo MeHne Vincennes Ind

A Moral in This Truthful Exchange

A dialogue reveals suspicion and humor about mail etiquette. A wife questions if her husband keeps her letters after giving them to him to mail. She denies any such habit, while a neighbor exclaims the husband must be a gem. The exchange ends with the wife noting she always mails letters herself.

Governor Hanly vetoes Billingsey bill to raise public safety pay

Gov. Hanly vetoed the Billingsey bill which would have increased Indianapolis Board of Public Safety salaries to 1200 though officials now earn 400 a year. He stated duties do not interfere with ordinary work and members serve not for pay. He added no influential man would seek the posts for salary even at 1200 a year.

Hanly Billingsey Indianapolis Board of Public Safety

Evelyn Thaw's Mother Kept in Isolation at Brookline

Pittsburg report details Mrs J C Holman Evelyn Thaw's mother remaining in a locked house in Brookline with no visitors or calls. Her early life with dancer mother Nesbit is recalled, including Evelyn's rise on Broadway and efforts to attract attention with fashion and bold performances.

Pittsburg J. C. Holman Evelyn Thaw Berkshire St Brookline Holman

Postoffice Robbed at Oaktown by Dynamite

The Oaktown postoffice safe was blown open this morning by dynamite. Robbers stole about $300 and a large quantity of postage stamps and fled in a buggy. Bloodhounds were brought in and post office detectives investigated the scene. The blast drove the safe door 50 feet through the front window. a citizen narrowly escaped injury.

Oaktown Post Office

Two Firemen Die in Refrigeration Plant Blast

Two New York firemen Henry Baker and Adam Damm were killed when a tank explosion at the Volunteer Meat market refrigerating plant released ammonia fumes. Four others were seriously injured as firefighters entered the cellar to battle the blaze.

New York Henry Baker Adam Damm

Butte Miners Vote to Seek Higher Daily Wages

The Butte miners union votes to amend its scale raising the mine daily wage from 3.50 to 4.00. The move is a request, not a strike, needing two-thirds to authorize a work stoppage. Building and press operations are suspended, and newspapers remain halted amid the ongoing pressmen dispute.

Scrippa-McRae Prees Association Butte Mont Butte Miners Union

No Fire Escapes On School Sinks Hope of Prosecution

In Montreal the school building fire that killed 17 students and Miss Maxwell sparked talk of criminal proceedings against school board members for lacking fire escapes. Most victims were primary grade children and all deaths were due to suffocation as earlier counts adjusted missing pupils who had fled home.

Montreal Que Maxwell

Hood's Sarsaparilla as Spring Medicine Across Communities

Widely used in thousands of homes as a spring remedy Dr Hood's Sarsaparilla cleanses humors relieves fatigue boosts appetite and improves complexion. Over forty thousand testimonials in two years support its effectiveness. Available as liquid or Sarsatabs priced 100 doses for $1 with guarantee.

Broadway Destiny Ends In Silent Reflection

A mother recalls her daughter’s ascent in stage life while funds and fame fade. After a year Mrs. Nesbit returned to Pittsburg leaving her child with a Broadway angel in Greater New York. The girl’s cry about innocence until adulthood haunts friends and family. Mrs. Holman remains at home in Brookline.

Evelyn

Mrs Hill Challenges Miss Kern For Bowling Title Match

Cleveland, February 27. Mrs C W Hill 92 Carlyon road a renowned woman bowler mails a challenge to Miss Birdie Kern of St Louis the reigning champion to contest the women s title. Hill consistently scores over 200 in practice with Evergreen ladies club and seeks a real big match to prove she can compete with America s top female bowler.

Cleveland C. W. Hill Carlyon Road Birdie Kern St. Louis America

Cure for Eczema via Cuticura Remedies

Mrs Lizzie E Sledge of Selma Alabama recounts years of severe eczema and ineffective medical treatment before using Cuticura Resolvent Soap and Ointment. After six months of use the eruptions vanished and have not returned for three years. She credits the remedies with curing other ailments and endorses Cuticura Resolvent as the best blood medicine.

New York Lizzie E. Sledge Jones Ave Selma Als

Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills Promise Skin Cure

Advertises warm baths with Cuticura Soap gentle anointings with Cuticura Ointment and mild doses of Cuticura Pills as a speedy cure for disfiguring skin scalp and blood conditions in all ages. Claims relief when all else fails and availability worldwide from Potter Drug and Chem. Boston area mail offer included.

Potter Drug & Chem Wiese Caucus Boston

Sweet Kern to Meet Suitor at St Louis Bowling Congress

Mrs Hill describes Miss Kern as a very sweet girl and a grand howler and notes they plan to meet during the American Bowling Congress in St Louis in March if Miss Kern agrees to the match.

Kern

Applications for License in Fourteenth Ward Indianapolis

Notice to voters in Fourteenth ward Marion county Indiana that John Fernka will apply at the April term of the Board of Commissioners for a license to sell spirituous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption. The business is in a 15 by 20 feet room on Howard street at the northeast corner of Howard and Irve in Belmont addition West Indianapolis Center township. Also notice for a pool table in the same room.

Warne Marion County Indiana Board of Commissioners Howard Street Howard and Irve Streets James F. Coburn Belmont West Indianapolis Indianapolis Center Township Marion Couny Howard John Fernka Board of County Commissioners State of Indiana Avenue Lock Street McWaldo Locke Street Gus Stehlin Neaby Indianapol Delaware Street Duncan Edmund Spinner Neady Kentucky Avenue MecCarty Belt Railroad Ferman Ackelow Washington Street East Washington Streets Little's Frank. O’brien Pearl Street West Philip M. Kiley North Alabama Street Benjamin F. Teal Inminoalis Wayne Township Bismarck Avenue Haughville Holmes’ Westend Addition Bismarck Revenue Herman G. Lentz Indianaris Capital House Square 69 Patrick B. Gallagher NTICE State of Indiana Crawfordsville Road Daniel Wolf Sereby Ward Board of Conmissioners Main County Russell Avenue Russell Aiarien County Sai Iegemner Township English Avenue Spann & Co Woodlawn Fred Kleine Imi Coniutritioners Maryland Street Tndianapolis Marionity George Kessi Indian Board of Commissioners of Muriga Vandes Street S. Mieteher Marion Marion Countys> Indiana, and Known As the Southwest Corner of Yondes and Twentieth Streets Charles. Schier Louisiana Street West Street Eckert Marin, County South West Street Talse L Finn

Indianapolis Notices to Sell Liquor in 1907 Ward Drafts

A series of notices from Indianapolis ward representatives seeks licenses for selling intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption. Applicants list exact rooms, street addresses, and building details across wards including 1 4 7 11 14 and 15, mentioning pool table privileges and various properties in Center and Wayne townships, Marion County Indiana.

Indianapolis Licenses Sought For Saloons In Ward Twelve

Two notices in 1907 Indianapolis public records show Patrick B. Gallagher seeking a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons at 263 West Washington Street in the Capital House building. He requests pool table privileges in the same room and fronting north on Washington Street. The second notice by Daniel Wolf seeks a license in Ward Four at the Crawfordsville Road location near Bismarck Avenue for on premises drinking in a two story frame building on Wayne township land.

Notices of liquor licenses in Indianapolis wards 10 12 5 2 1 4

Multiple notices from applicants in Indianapolis Marion County seeking licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premise drinking privileges. Applicants include Fred Kleine George Kessler Charles Schier Gus Sims and L Finn. Premises listed by address on English Avenue Maryland Street Vanes Street Louisiana Street West Street and Russell Avenue with ward designations and building descriptions.

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Farber Bill House of Representa Mr. Olive William Rahl Carrie Fouliois Wade Naphier Mona Chatham James Berry Laura MecBal Robert Wright Laura Peters James Winter Bessie Morratt Philip Rissell Christina Diy Augustine Panchar Manda E. Dodd William C. Sheets Eva Boulsin John T. Davis Jara B. Shoals Delmer Griffin Jora Schabel C. J. Gardner White River T. J. Younk J. W. Bridge Charles V. Ross Louisa A. Towsey Canal Louisa A. Tousey Euchre Party Daniel J. Sully III Church Missouri Scrippa-MecRae Press Association Board OF Dorothy Dale Thaw Ribbon Counter Denver Vincennes, Ind The Scripps-Medkrne Press Association Broadway Angel Pennsylvania Landgraf American Central Life Buildin American Central Life Insurance Com Monument Place Yy Ge Franklin Indiana Automobile Cd New York Street Pianos Ux Walsdiner Gus Sims
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