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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1907
Page
1
Special to The Sun from Clinton Indiana reports eight men killed in mine No 7 after a keg of powder exploded. Joseph Wolf John Herma Peter Letvish and five others died. Several others were injured with fears that more may be lost. Heat hindered search efforts in remote sections of the mine.
Bloodshed fears loom in Floyd Knott Letcher and Pike counties as the Eastern Kentucky Coal Lands corporation, holder of Virginia grants, moves to tax the property. About 1300 armed men expected at Prestonburg county court, with threats to harm the judge if rulings favor the planters. Twice as many armed settlers anticipated at Pikeville for Tuesday hearings. Grants date to Virginia patents in the late eighteenth century, with long-standing title cloud despite settlement.
The Board of Public Works passes a resolution to pave Seventeenth Street between L E and W tracks and Roosevelt Ave with brick, and Talbott Ave segments with bitulithic. After ten days for hearing reform, bids may be sought by the ward unless objections arise.
Washington January 14 The house passed the Taylor bill providing for appointment of an additional district judge for the southern district of Ohio.
Edwin L Casler petitions for divorce from Ella Casler citing cruelty and neglect in a circuit court case filed Monday. The brief notice appears among local ads with rental space and mixed classified lines from Ashjian Bros and other listings.
Newsboys struggle with lacking change hurting sales while some customers switch to stands for reliable change. Spring flowers sprout in many places as pedestrians note Patrolman Al Ray aiding crossings. Big Four trainmen rumor of pension system and cuts. Seventeenth street has four central pits. much mud elsewhere. Carpenters and Joiners board begins sessions at State Life building. Corbitt Southern Lands moves offices to K of P Grand Castle suite. Herron Art Institute gallery opening shows fewer pieces borrowed, third American photographic exhibit near.
Senator Linton A Cox of Indianapolis introduces a bill to fix gas charges at six cents per 1,000 cubic feet for cities over 100,000 population. Contracts require public approval by vote after mayor, public works and council sign off, with 20 days’ notice for the election.
George Butler a Fort Wayne brick manufacturer was jailed in Peru Ind on a complaint charging he obtained 13000 from residents here three years ago by misrepresentation. Richard Howard of Peru invested heavily believing in a mail bed project near Albion Butler asserts the scheme failed and he lost 7640 while maintaining no crime was committed and expects release when the case is heard.
The K of P district meeting and dedication of a new castle hall began in Danville on Monday and will conclude with degree work and a banquet Monday night. Prominent knights from across the state attended. Speakers include Grand Chancellor Jonce Monahan Grand Keeper of Records and Seal Harry Wade and Supreme Representative Union B Hunt.
Washington January 14 the house committee on post offices and post roads decided government payments to railroads for mail transport were too high a 10 percent reduction is expected when the bill is considered saving about 45000 yearly from the current 13 million outlay. The 12 to 6 vote foresees railroad opposition to restore the figures on the floor.
Forecast warns of rain then snow, with a much colder Tuesday. Sunrise at 7:06. Tom and Moose at noon, Suneet at 2 pm, Ket baabha seer wan ME.
Braxton Bragg Comer today took the oath as Alabama governor at the historic site where Jefferson Davis pledged allegiance as Confederate president in Montgomery Alabama on January 14. The ceremony marked the official start of his term in the state capital with Scripps-McHae Preas reporting from Montgomery.
Trial of Chief of Police Metzger on an assault charge opened before Special Judge John Kealing with the state to first examine the regular jury panel. Proceedings featured a dispute over examination precedence and a promise to be liberal in jury selection.
The Sun challenges the News to prove its city circulation estimates. It offers $900 to a charity if the News proves accuracy and a public disclosure of carrier and stand records. If News is correct, Sun pays $500 to a city charity. if wrong, News must publish the investigators’ findings.
A blaze last night damaged a major portion of Stonington's business district with an estimated loss of 5000 dollars. Today another fire in Rivers ton consumed several buildings causing about 15000 dollars in damages.
Marion Thompson, a Buxton restaurant keeper, killed Howard Burgiss this morning after Burgiss entered the home with a large knife threatening to “clean out the house.” The incident occurred in Buxton, Louisiana, on January 14, according to Scripps-McHae Press Association.
The Indiana Railroad commission held a Monday conference with New Castle Coil Hoop Company representatives to address a complaint about unfair freight charges.
Pittsburg January 14 Chicago express No 6 on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad crashed into an engine near De Haven at 7 10 am. The passenger engine was wrecked. Engineer C M Myers was killed and Fireman Lewis fatally injured. Several passengers were slightly cut by broken glass.
A proposed measure, titled Bar Gas Contract or Against Gas Contract, would validate a gas franchise with a 600 BTU per cubic foot standard. It includes a safeguard forcing late mains operators to sell gas at 60 cents and meet legal standards. The bill targets Indianapolis Gas, whose franchise expires under Bookwalter, amid claims of city administration friendliness.
Neighbors near 1257 E Market St believed prowlers operated for months amid milk bottle thefts and beer caches. Police, Officers Scott and Hunter, arrested eight boys Monday, who met in a rear alley behind the Market St address to drink the stolen goods.
An old classifieds snippet lists SHOTGUNS AND RIFLES, Football goods, Gus Habich on 141 W Washington St, Gust Rosbang tailor in Pembroke Arcade, and NATIONAL RESTAURANT at 38 and 40 Circle. Also notes help wanted ad: Ten words inserted in The Sun free of charge for three days under Wanted Male Help or Wasted.
Humane Officer Al Smith seized a wind broken horse offered to C R Elroid at 625 Virginia Ave after a Omaha style swindle. Elroid paid 35 dollars with 5 down and planned a Sunday test ride. A neighbor warned he was duped. jurors discuss Hinschman removal as Chief Metzger faces trial for alleged self defense in a New York store incident.
London Jan 14 The famed actress Sarah Bernhardt known as the divine suffers from a tumor that may end her stage career. She recently fell on stage causing injuries and while an operation gave brief relief the tumor returned. She endures great pain yet refuses rest and a physician attends her at home and accompanies her to performances nightly.
Hobart Dressendorfer Jr., 11, remained under careful observation after a fall on a cement floor Friday night. He regained consciousness after 15 hours in a stupor. Doctors led by Dr. J C Stephenson report improvement and hope an operation will not be needed.
The city engineer’s plan for a 55000 sewer to be built on Sherman avenue from White River north through Harding Street to Twenty Ninth Street advances after the Board of Public Works approved it on Monday Bids will be sought after ten days for the project including two main branches and connecting lines along Eighteenth Harding Montcalmat and Ismond Parkway to the north property lines.
In federal court a petit jury was convened on Monday with the first docketed case. The Fortsmouth Steel Company of Virgink sues Kokomo Steel Wire Company of Kokomo for a claim of 3000 alleged to be due.
In Huntingburg Indiana State Bank Examiner Hinshaw took charge of the People's Bank after closure on Saturday following an embezzlement indictment against former cashier Charles Behrens. Seven other banks filed a joint suit for an accounting as Brundick presides with Beckman as vice-president. The bank had capital of 25000, a year ago surplus around 15000 and deposits about 125000.
Articles of incorporation recorded for W. C. Koehne & Co. Indianapolis with 1000 capital stock and directors Koehne Bayatt Koenhne. J. R. Wasson Co. Indianapolis chemicals 50000 stock. directors Merrick Wasson Roberts. Aetna Electrical Manufacturing Co. South Bend 10000 stock. directors Keller Daly Matlock. Linton Oil and Gas Co. capital 10000. incorporators Bolton Moss Hamilton Sherwood Wolford. Hoosier Bottle Co. Petersburg 50000 stock. directors Moore Wabbert...
President Roosevelt sends to the Senate a 200 page report by Milton D. Purdy and Maj. August F. Blocksom on the Brownsville Texas riot. The findings allege that Black soldiers of the Twenty–Fifth Infantry rioted, leading to dismissals and a revocation of civil employment bans. The message includes exhibits, maps, photographs, and weapon evidence.
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