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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1907

Page

2

Pastor Buchtel Inaugurated Colorado Governor

Rev Henry A Buchtel former Indianapolis preacher was sworn in as Colorado governor at Trinity church He plans to continue preaching Sundays and closely oversee legislature while directing University of Denver from University Park mansion He advocates conservative reform and aims to balance rail and public interests with Roosevelts era priorities.

Denver Col Henry A. Buchtel Indianapolis Indiana OV Sauashe Ife University of Denver Poms Overnor H. A. Buchtel Colorado University Park

Operator Arrested Over Northern Pacific Wreck

In Kingston Montana on January 8 Charles , a telegraph operator, was arrested on charges connected to a rail wreck on the Northern Pacific. A coroner's jury found he bore responsibility for the disaster that claimed two lives after allowing trains to enter the block during rain.

Ipps-Mefine Press Association Ngston Mont Charles Oner Brady Raina

New Governor of Colorado Chooses Denver Chancellor Post

Age 59, born near Akron, graduated DePauw University in 1882, served as missionary in Bulgaria in 1879 and pastor in multiple Indiana towns. He has led Methodist churches in Indianapolis and New Jersey, and has been Chancellor of the University of Denver since January 1, 1900.

Akron DePauw University Bulgaria Zionsville Greencastle Knightstown Richmond Lafayette Indianapolis Ind Denver Col. Mt. Vernon N. J Orange University of Denver

Rosenthal's Mastery Dazzles at English's Opera House

Moritz Rosenthal drew intense praise Monday night as he played at English's Opera House. Critics hailed his technique as nearly superhuman, calling him a wizard of piano mastery despite a smaller attendance than his merit warranted.

Moritz Rosenthal Polo

Council Reelected Leaders Back President Eppert in Second Term

Frederick W. Eppert begins his second term as president of the city council after a Republican sweep for leadership with Albert E. Cottey as vice president. Democrats backed Sullivan for president and Hilkene for vice president to sustain party balance. Eppert urged harmony with the mayor and praised past votes including support for the C. I. & E. franchise. The council approved pay for health officials, new carpenters union pay, and fines for public disorder. Streets and alleys to be improved. Vandalia yards visit urged to evaluate 12 extra tracks. Pabst Brewery allowed a switch.

Charles A. Bookwalter Frederick W. Eppert Mr. Eppert Albert E. Cottey James F. Sullivan Jacob H. Hilkene Eppert Harry F. Rouse Eugene Buehler Bookwalter Charles A. Carter Railroad Committee Marketst

Wrapper in Blaze Endangers Windsor Resident

Mrs Katherine Ryan aged 50 living in the Windsor block Ilinovis and Markets rushed from new apartments enveloped in flames Monday night A fire extinguisher and a bucket of water saved her life Injuries treated by Dr John Reeves and she was taken to St Vincent's hospital Ryan said she was making lintment when her wrapper caught fire Burned on back arms and breast

Katherine Ryan Windsor Ilinovis and Market Srs John Reeves St. Vincent’s Hospital

Trusties Escape From Indiana Reformatory

Two convicts, Charles Smith and Daniel Boone, escaped from the Indiana reformatory at Jeffersonville yesterday. Smith, a white 19 year old convict from Grant county, and Boone, a 21 year old colored inmate from Marion county, were trusty prisoners. They stole four revolvers, a wedding ring belonging to Mrs. Barnard, and $3 from a missionary fund. Posses are searching for them and a $200 reward is offered for their arrest.

Iel Boone Grant County Marion County Indiana Reformatory Supt. Barnard Barnard

Rescued Fireman Survives 30 Hours in Ruins

John T. Zuefert, a fireman trapped amid a Sunday Roosevelt Street paper warehouse blaze that killed two colleagues, was saved after 30 hours. He sang Waiting at the Church during the perilous dig out, and escaped with no injuries though fears of pneumonia led to hospital care.

John T. Zuefert Hicks Bakersfield Cal Zuefert

BeGan New Duties at Myrtle Temple Pythian Sisters

Myrtle Temple No. 3 Pythian Sisters installed a full slate of officers led by Past Chief Josephine Callon and Most Excellent Chief Rhoda Stapp. Other officers include Lena Darnell, Georgia McGruder, Elizabeth Smith, Alice G. Kendall, Anna M. Kurtz, Dillie Clemens, Frances Hughey, Rhoda Kinney, May Wicker, drill captain Capt. Demmerle, district deputy Edna E. Pauley, and installing officer Mattie Mead.

Myrtle Temple Pythian Sisters The Temple Josephine Callon Rhoda Stapp Lena Darnell Georgia McGruder Elizabeth Smith Alice G. Kendall Anna M. Kurtz Dillie Clemens Frances Hughey Rhoda Kinney May Wicker Capt. Demmerle Edna E. Pauley Mattie Mead

Chambers Recovering From Illness At Home

Smiley N. Chambers prominent attorney is recovering rapidly after a sudden illness last Friday night diagnosed as overwork. Doctors say it will be several days before he resumes duties, but family expects a quick full recovery. He is at 1302 N Alabama St.

Alabamast

Schmidt s Latest Move

San Francisco report says Mayor Schmitz secured a writ of habeas corpus from the supreme court claiming illegal detention. A petition for a writ of prohibition was filed to stop Judge Dunne from continuing the trial. The habeas corpus case will be argued Thursday morning.

Schmitz Supreme Court Dunne

France's population grows slowly in latest census

Paris reports a population of 39,252,267, a rise of 290,233 since the 1901 census. The small increase underscores minimal growth in France's total.

Paris France

Paris inventor leaves patent for aerial navigation to the poor

Jan patent comes from M. De Lauriers a French inventor in his will publicized in Paris. He leaves to the poor of Paris his aerial navigation patent. The move highlights social aid in the will.

Paris

Relief Order Demands Quick Action on Coal Shortage

Interstate Commerce Commission directed James J. Hill to act immediately to ease the northwest coal famine. Commissioners Lane and Harlin sent a telegram noting Mohall and Cavalier North Dakota faced extreme scarcity with farmers cutting telegraph poles for fuel and many seeking refuge in towns amid a worsening Dakota crisis.

Mohall Cavalier N. D Tiarmers Commission Attorney Marble Dakota Devil's Lake

Varied Interests at Indiana Breeders Meetings

The first meeting of the Congress of Indiana Industrial and Breeders associations opened at the statehouse. Mayor Bookwalter and President H. L. Nowlin spoke. Sessions cover reorganization, officer elections, and multiple breed groups meet across Tuesday to Friday at specified rooms and times.

The Congress of Indiana Industrial and Breeders’ Asso Ciations State Board of Agriculture Statehouse Bookwalter H. L. Nowlin Indiana State Hereford Breeders’ Association

Trial by press sparks protest in Metzger case drama

Deputy Prosecutor J E McCullough advocates a special venire of salesmen to try Chief of Police Robert Metzger for assault and battery, claiming the public press demands a fair trial while Metzger’s counsel dismisses the idea as improper. Jan 14 trial date set. conflict over Special Judge John Kealing’s role grows.

Robert Metzger John Farrington Metzger J. E. McCullough McCullough Michael Ryan Fremont Alford

New Gilman Murder Update Arrest and Grand Jury

Dayton police press in Cincinnati detective Heitzmann presented new evidence in the Fayne Gilman case naming a suspect. Miss Fayne Gilman’s alleged companion was arrested and bound over to the grand jury as sessions began.

Fayne Gilman William Heitzmann Cincinnati Grand

Make It A Felony Meeting Considers Desertion Penalty

A gathering of public officers and charity reform supporters met to draft a bill for the legislature to declare child desertion a felony. A committee including Judge G W Stubes, Judge Wharton, Senator Cox, Rev M C Pearson, Chief Metzger, Samuel Ashby, J C Day, Mrs Louis Hollweg and Mrs Lavinia Dickey will report back on Wednesday.

Ments G. W. Stubes Wharton Police Court T. A. Cox M. C. Pearson Metzger Samuel Ashby J. C. Day Louis Hollweg Lavinia Dickey

Hold Negro Officer Charged With Murderous Assault

Special to The Sun Fort Reno Oklahoma January report states Corporal Knowles of the Twenty fifth Infantry colored is under arrest for murderously assaulting Captain Edgar Macklin on December 21. A khaki jacket with a blood soaked sleeve and bullet puncture led to Knowles arrest. He yielded no talk. The wrist wound previously claimed by Knowles appears not severe and may have been inflicted by the same size bullet that pierced the jacket sleeve bearing Knowles initials.

Fort Reno Okla Knowles Twenty-fifth Infantry Colored Edgar 2d. Macklin

Man Killed in Georgia Central Train Wreck

Atlanta report: a train passed through an open switch this morning on the Georgia Central, killing one man and seriously injuring two others. The incident prompted investigations into the switch safety and train controls at the time.

Georgia Central

Lorimer Falls Ill Fails to Attend Washington Meeting

Congressman William Lorimer, despite his physician’s warning, left for Washington for a deep waterways committee meeting but fainted twice and had to return to Chicago. He remains seriously ill in bed under physician care at Scripps-McRae Presa Association.

Washington Deep Waterways Committee Fort Wayne Ind Chicago

Arbitration Board Rules in Minor League Disputes

The National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues board met with 27 cases on docket. Texas league advancement denied. Percy Stetler fined and suspended. E J Pokerney awarded to Dayton. Carl White case referred for further investigation. Eau Claire and Springfield to settle claim over R Eberly. Louis Groh reinstatement granted.

Sun New York Board of Arbitration National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues Texas League Percy Stetler Newcastle East Liverpool Dayton Portland Ore E. J. Pokerney Carl White Portsmouth Little Rock Ark Sercretary Farrell

Quaker Reveals Health Change From Coffee to Postum

A Philadelphia man explains how stopping coffee and starting Postum improved his health. He describes headaches and stomach issues from coffee, notes Postum tastes better and is healthier, and credits the switch with eased symptoms and well being. The ad ends by citing Postum Co. of Battle Creek Mich and The Road to Wellville booklet.

Philadelphia Phila Postum Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Howell Ticket Elected at Amateur Billiard Meeting

The National Association of Amateur Billiard Players reelected President Frank Howell of the Chicago Athletic Association and his ticket. J. G. Jenkins Jr., G. R. Rudolphy, and E. L. Montgomery were named vice-president treasurer and secretary respectively. The national championship tournament will be at the Liederkranz club from March 4 for two weeks with matches at 1142 balk line.

New York National Association of Amateur Billiard Players Frank J. Howell Chicago Athletic Association J. G. Jenkins, Jr Brook Inn G. R. Rudolphy E. L. Montgomery Liederkranz

Civil War Veteran Downey in Serious Stroke at Home

William E. Downey, a Civil War veteran, suffered a stroke Sunday and remains in serious condition at his home 424 Emerson Avenue. He is conscious but paralyzed on the entire left side, and was en route to a physician’s office when the attack occurred.

William E. Downey Emerson-ave

Avon Danville Trains Run From 4:20 A.M. to 11:15 P.M.

Indianapolis and Western Traction Company advertises Avon to Danville intermediate points trains departing at 4 20 a m and every 90 minutes until 9 30 pm Last car 11 15 pm Information line lists office in Terminal building phones Old Main 175 1 ring New Main 8055 Note 500 am car does not run on Sundays.

Voncnsa Connersville Shelbyville Indianapolis Construction Co Ben Davis and Plainfeld Tele Snes

Indianapolis and South ern Traction Co. Through trains schedule

Through passenger trains run from the Interurban Terminal to Southport Greenwood Whiteland Franklin Amity Edinburg Taylorsville and Columbus with first car at 6 10 a m and hourly until 8 10 p m Also trains at 10 10 and 11 15 p m and 9 00 and 11 45 p m to Greenwood and intermediate points via Ohio and Delaware streets to Virginia Express cars run from Georgia and Meridian streets to Franklin and intermediate points at 9 22 p m and 3 22 p m.

Southport Greenwood Whiteland Franklin Amity Edinburg Taylorsville Columbus Ohio Delaware-sts Virginia Georgia Meridian-sts Indianapolis Columbus & Southern Traction Company Indianapolis Terminal Station Ribble’s Drug Store Fountain Square Ind A. A. Anderson

Train schedule for Indianapolis area and Martinsville service

From Mooresville to Martinsville the first train departs at 6:00 a.m. and runs hourly until 7:00 p.m. Evening trains leave at 9:00, 10:00 and 11:30 p.m. The 10 p.m. train runs only to Mooresville. For details call the company office at the Terminal Building OK Main 17-1 rug, New, Main Gs.

Mooresville Bethany Park Martinaville Ind

Bones of Sysonby to be Mounted for Exhibit

The bones of the great race horse Sysonby will be mounted at the American Museum of Natural History. Dr S H Chubb is preparing the disarticulated bones under Elmer Wilkes, illustrating the horse in a galloping pose with neck extended and muscles strained. Repeated track visits and photographs guide the mounting for expressive display.

Sysonby Elmer Wilkes the Big Percheron James R. Keene Syasonby Chubb

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