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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1908

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Indiana Democratic chairman race unsettled after talks

Indiana Democrats from across the state gathered Tuesday to evaluate candidates for state chairman succeeding Wu H. O'Brien. J. S. Jackson pressed for votes while factions led by Risk Hendren Barnhart and Heimberger sought a unity choice. A meeting is set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Grand Hotel, as party leaders weigh who can unite the divisions and win the chair.

Wu H. O’brien Jackson Etter Hendren Barnhart Heimberger Gil Hendren Bloomfield Alvin Padgett Padgett Mr. Hendren Herndren J. Js. Risk Mr. Padgett Padget Democratic Party William Jennings Bryan Indiana Jones Smith State Repubiicans

Wallace Reclaims Indiana Delegate Board Seat In Contested Vote

At the Indiana Delegate Board of Agriculture convention in the statehouse David Wallace won the Fifth Sixth annual election for the Seventh district seat defeating Theodore Hughes by 54 to 20. Wallace succeeds a Poultry Journal editor while other board members were reelected. Executives reported 1907 receipts of 117604 and disbursements 115541 with state fair profits.

Indiana Delegate Board of Agriculture Statehouse David Wallace Theodore Hughes Wallace Hughes Inland Poultry Journal Bookwalter Sid Conger State Board of Agriculture Indiana W. LaGraung Charles Downing Indiana Swine Breeders’ Association Fassett A. Cotton State Board Latta Purdue University Margaret Romine Indianapolis Prof Allen Indiana Livestock Greegers’ Association

Lodge 10 Installation Of New Officers

A joint installation of officers will be held Tuesday evening by Indianapolis Tent No. 3 K O T M and Francis Hive at Macabee temple 7114 N Meridian St. The officers to be installed are Past Commander N J Wadsworth Commander J R McCallian Lieutenant Commander Frank J Mayer Record Keeper E R Mercer Finance Keeper John Bloomburg Chaplain J H Ullrich Sergeant Edward Gunlock Master At Arms A H Gove First Master Guards Harry Lockhart Second Master Guards John Jordan Sentinel Roy Cord ed Picket S S Sargent.

Indianapolis Francis Hive Macacabee Temple N. Meridan St N. J. Wadsworth J. R. McCallian Frank J. Mayer E. R. Mercer John Bloomburg J. H. Ullrich Edward Gunlock A. H. Gove Harry Lockhart John Jordan Sentinel Roy Corded S. S. Sargent

Pioneer of Marion County Dies at Home

Martin Luther Hessong aged 70 a pioneer of Marion County died at his home north of Fairview Park Monday morning of tuberculosis. He was a Lutheran church member and is survived by a widow. The funeral will be at the Lutheran church in North Indianapolis he belonged to with burial at Crown Hill.

Martin Luther Hessong Marion County Fairview Park Lutheran Church Indianapolis Mr. Hessong Crown Hill

Adscript Club Sets Plans After Monday Meeting

The Adscript club met Monday evening in Chance and Ryan’s office with fifteen members present. Dan Shelley of the American Type Foundry will soon deliver an illustrated lecture on Type Display That Makes Ads Pay.

Adscript Club Chance & Ryan Dan Shelley American Type Foundry Company

Board of Trade Plans Gift for City Smoke Inspector

The Board of Trade intends to present a smoker to City Smoke Inspector David Co. Walmsley and other city officials around January 15. A Monday evening spread was hosted in the dining rooms by the Board of Trade governors.

Board of Trade David Co. Walmsley

Violence Flare Over Strike Tensions In Muncie

Hantz arrived in Muncie to study the strike and decide on troops. A mob on the West Side attacked a streetcar, deputies fired as the mob fled. one deputy claimed a wound but no one was reported hurt. City cars ran today as officials blamed arbitration talks fail.

Anderson Citizens’ Committee Fred Strickland Traction Company

Note Says Girl Ended Her Life in Ohio River Jump

Mr and Mrs James Lowes of 150 B Stace st report a note stating Isabelle Lowes 26 in Louisville committed death by own action by jumping in the Ohio river. They doubt the threat and say she had gone to Louisville to work.

James Lowes Stace St Isabelle Lowes Louisville Ohio River

Objects to delay in liquor hearing for Frank Compton

Frank Compton a saloon keeper was to be tried in police court by jury Tuesday afternoon but will be taken before the grand jury. He is charged with violating liquor laws and with allowing non-family members in the bar room. Prosecutor Hack moved to dismiss. attorney Seyfried objected seeking a hearing.

Dan Coy Joh Petrowsky Hunyak Tie Police Hooroa Antil Elliott R. Hooton Black&mail Black Edward A. Towsey Sam Beadle Frank Glass Hayward Kuhn Hooton Towsey Beadle Petrowsky Coy Glass Warp Harry Sheets John Petrowsky Indianapolis Frank Compton Compton Cam Hack Henry Seyfried

Robbers Fail to Strike on Missouri Train in Union Station

Four white men attempted an armed robbery aboard a Missouri Kansas & Texas Flyer at Kansas City Union Station. They snatched two valises from German immigrants before being routed by conductor H. W. Drew and porter David White. No injuries reported as robbers escaped into freight-car yards. In Indiana, the State Board of Tax Commissioners and Counts Assessors met to discuss modern tax assessment methods with new members named to several committees.

Indianapolis Sun Kansas City Union Station Southwest M. H. Kennedy H. W. Drew David White Drew State Board of Tax Commissioners Statehouse Indiana John C. Winsate State Board J. H. Lindley Spencer County Frank Hiatt Sullivan County G. C G. Welte Montgomery County E. L. White Jennings County

Fire destroys Greenock Inn in Lee Massachusetts

Six persons injured when the Greenock Inn hotel in Lee is destroyed by fire. Ten people narrowly escape with their lives as forty winter guests lose belongings in zero weather. Loss estimated over 75000 dollars.

Fashionable Pittsfield Mass Greenock Inn Lee

Accident on battleship Nebraska injures crew at San Diego

An accident aboard the battleship Nebraska in San Diego injures several sailors when a crane loses control and sweeps through a group. One report claims two sailors were killed and bodies swept overboard. Captain Regnité F. Nicholson was assigned to command the Nebraska on July 7, 1907.

San Diego Cal Nebraska Reginté F. Nicholson

Samuel Fessenden Dies in Stamford Leader of Connecticut Republicans

Samuel Fessenden, a prominent Connecticut lawyer and longtime Republican leader, died at his Stamford home. He had twice sought the U.S. Senate, served as national committeeman, and in 1903 collected a record fee of 151 000 dollars for legal services in the state.

Stamford Conn Samuel Fessenden Connecticut Fessenden Senate of the United States

Jurors Selected in Thaw Trial Amid Forgiveness News

Speed governs Thaw murder jury selection as two jurors are excused. Mrs. Holman, Thaw’s mother in law, in Pittsburg reportedly forgives him and hopes for his release. New juror Charles A. Goss replaces Conway. Jurors named include Gremmel Hatenett Moorewood and others. all face probable peremptory challenges as selection continues.

New York Harry WK. Thaw Stanford White Lst James E. Conway William E. Brower Thaw Holman Pittsburg Charles A. Goss Conway Hox Charles E. Gremmel John R. Hatenett George E. Moorewood Floyd S. Stanford Bank Manag Avikhur R. Naething Maurice Bouvier William H. Roberts George W. Cary Merchan

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