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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1908

Page

2

Lumber Dealers Hear The Doctor At Meeting

L. L. Ott of Jefferson City Missouri the timber doctor gave an address on Advertising and Side Lines at the Retail Lumber Dealers association meeting held at Claypool Thursday Louis B Twank of Indianapolis spoke on What Constitutes a Legal Contract Between Buyer and Seller The closing address was by Attorney General James Gingham on The Business Man s Longation to the Public Officers elected Wednesday evening included President William J Johnson of Indianapolis Vice President Er P Deming Hammond Directors E J McErlain South Bend Albert Greeles Muncie George F Tribolet Bluffton and W W Skene ver Huntington

L. L. Ott Jefferson City William J. Johnson Indianapolis Er. P. Deming Hammond E. J. McErlain South Bend Albert Greeles Muncic George F. Tribolet Bluffton W. W. Skenower Huntington

Prominent Noblesville Business Man Dies Suddenly

Albert Shirts a leading local businessman died of apoplexy last night in the office of Dr. A R Tucker Noblesville Ind He was en route home when he became ill and sought medicine in the doctor's office creating a sudden death report for the community

Noblesville, Ind Albert Shirts A. R. Tucker

Two Hungarians Die in Camp Fight at Gary

In Gary Indiana yesterday two Hungarian workmen were killed and several others were seriously wounded during a free for all fight at a construction camp. Policeman Pred Miller was shot in the nose as twenty men were arrested.

Gary Ind Pred Miller

Fleet 19 Ties Visit to Peace and Friendship Message

Special to The Indianapolis Sun. Washington January 16. Roosevelt and Brazil president Penna exchange messages on Admiral Evans fleet voyage to Rio Janeiro. Penna commends arrival and friendly demonstrations. Roosevelt says ships are messengers of friendship to celebrate enduring amity between the two republics. Commander Cone invited to Buenos Aires with torpedo flotilla.

Indianapolis Sun Washington United States Brazil Evan Rio Janeiro Pacific Ocean Republic of the North Roosevelt America Thiazi Cone Buenos Ayres

Blind Boys Debate With Bloomington Lads At Caleb Mills Hall

Students from Bloomington high school and the Indiana Institute for the Blind will engage in a debate at Caleb Mills hall Friday evening. The subject is Resolved That the United States Government Should Adopt an Educational Qualification for suffrage. Fred McCartney Frank Wagner and Noble Wilson are members of the Blind Institute team.

The Bloomington High School Indiana Institute For the Caleb Fred McCartney Frank Wagner Noble Wilson Blind Institutet

Tragedy in Trades Hall Ends in Shooting

Otto Schultz of Aversave was shot and killed yesterday afternoon in Trades Union hall in Chicago. Henry Rittman, longtime sergeant-at-arms of the Chicago Federation of Labor, was arrested but was too intoxicated to be questioned.

Chicago Otto Schultz Aversave Trades Union Hall Henry Rittman Chicago Federation of Labor

Juror’s Suicide Shocks Beatrice Courtroom

Beatrice Nebraska reports that juror John Peters, who helped convict R Meade Schummway of murder and helped fix the death penalty, killed himself last night by shooting himself in the head with a shotgun. The juror was among those who returned the verdict in the high profile case. A police investigation is expected to follow.

Beatrice Juan John 3. Peters R. Meade Schummway

Pistol Shots Target Midnight Suspect in Drug Store

Dwane Sanborn, 15, fired two shots at Turnkey Tom Stout in Huskins Miller drug store on Blake and New York streets at midnight. Stout escaped, neighbors joined pursuit. Sanborn, unemployed, carried a chisel rubber hose glass cutter and a file.

Dwane Sanborn Turnkey Tom Stout Huskins & Miller Blake New York-sts Turnkey Stout Sanborn Vermont-st

Pretty Home Wedding Unites Yeaton and Wheeler in Quiet Ceremony

Miss Ruby Blanche Yeaton and William Raleigh Wheeler wed at the bride’s father PT A Yeaton home with no attendants. The ceremony featured a bridal march by Miss Myrtle Johnson and a fern and palm altar. The bride wore white corded satin en princesse, coronet of orange blossoms. go­ing away gown in relay blue broadcloth. The couple plan a Chicago wedding trip and will reside at 226 Washington Boulevard, Indianapolis after Feb 1. Guests included M L Bates of Winchester Va and Miss Mary Wheeler of Ann Arbor Mich. Mr and Mrs Howard of Chicago and Mr and Mrs J Howard of Evansville also attended. A dancing party at Brenneke academy hosted by Mr and Mrs Baum celebrated the event with Harriet Baum and visiting Misses Florence and Beatrice Lehman. Miss Anna Murphy and John F Grady of Cincinnati announced plans to marry Jan 21 at St Anthony’s church.

Ruby Blanche Yeaton William Raleigh Wheeler A. Yeaton Myrtle Johnson Chicago Washington Boulevard Indianaapolis M. L. Bates Winchester Mary Wheeler

Alpha club marks twenty third anniversary at Schnull home

Mrs Eugene R Scofield hosted a Wednesday afternoon event at the Odeon clubrooms with Mrs J D DePrez and Mrs Charles Morrison of Shelbyville among attendees. The Alpha club celebrated its twenty third birthday Wednesday evening at Mrs G A Schnull's home with husbands as honor guests.

ODEON Eugene R. Scofield The J. D. DePrez Charles Morrison Shelbyville Alpha Club G. A. Schnull N. Meridianst

Pleasant surprise party and visits noted in Indianapolis

Mrs. Frank C. Tuite hosted a surprise birthday party at 2839 Northwestern Ave Tuesday evening with guests including Mrs. Frank Mehlon Mrs. George Seibert and Mrs. Harry Scinell. A bridge gathering honored Dr and Mrs Junius Cravens for Dr and Mrs W B Kitchen. Various arrivals and visits are recorded including Miss Esther Gwin Ms Mary Wheeler and others visiting relatives in Indianapolis Crawfordsville and Frankfort with trips to New York and back to Ann Arbor per school.

Frank C. Tuite Northwestern Ave Frank Mehlon George Seibert Harry Scinell Junius Cravens W. B. Kitchen Kitchen Edith Scott Holton, Kas

Ad Manager Addresses Adscript Club on Perry Adverts

Dan C. Shelley, sales manager for American Type Founders of Chicago, spoke to Adscript club members Wednesday evening about advertising and typography.

Dan C. Shelley American Type Founders Company Chicago Adscript Club

Jackson Declares Independence From Factions in Indiana

Democratic state chairman A and Jackson, in a January statement from Greenfield, Indiana, says he is not controlled by any faction or individual and will work impartially for party success. He urges all Democrats to cooperate, name their best candidates, and unite to support Bryan for president.

Indiana Democratic Party William Jennings Bryan

Firehouse Disaster Death Toll Reaches 173 In Pa Opera Ruins

In Boyertown Pennsylvania on January 15 the Rhoades opera house fire claims 173 dead after three more corpses are recovered and three more injured die. Coroner Strausser estimates up to 200 lives lost with about 80 victims identified so far.

Boyertown Rhoades Opera House Strausser

Stone Contractors Meet 29 States Represented at Conven tion

The national Cut Stone Contractors association with representatives from about 29 states holds its annual convention at the Claypool Thursday. About 190 members are present. A banquet is planned Thursday evening with wives daughters and other guests in attendance.

National Cut Stone Contractors’ Association Claypool

City considers buying asphalt plant to end contract system

Indianapolis finance committee members favored city purchase of an asphalt plant after a conference with Mayor Bookwalter. City Civil Engineer Blaine H. Miller and the Board of Public Works, Wednesday, discussed the proposal in detail and voiced support for ending the contract system.

City of Indianapolis Bookwalter Blaine H. Miller Board of Public Works

Bank Reopens in Hamilton City Next Monday

New York January 16 The Hamilton bank in this city posted a notice that it will reopen for business next Monday after a temporary closure.

New York Hamilton Bank

Women and smoke nuisance debate in Indianapolis

A Board of Trade smoker discussion on the citys smoke problem emphasizes public cooperation with officials. Men defend manufacturers while noting abuses by lazy firemen and the need for smarter fuel use, with Judge Wharlens call for fair treatment and testing of solutions. Mayor Bookwalter urges constructive action and warns against overcritiquing industry.

Wharlen Charles C. Perry J. D. Forest Citizens Gas Company Indiana Indinanapolis Ai. M. Ogle Bookwalter Indianapolis

Man Spies a Hawk and Wife 15 Killed

Winchester Ind Jan 16 Ira Porter of New Pittsburg a farmer says he spiced a hawk in his chicken yard and sent his wife into the house for a shotgun She returned and stumbled the weapon discharged and the shot entered her head near the eye killing her instantly

Winchester Ind Ira Porter New Pittsburg

Statesman leaves Fletcher National for government service

James F. Statesman former manager of the safety deposit department at Fletcher National bank has traveled to Washington DC to join the government diplomatic service in a new post.

James F. Statesman Fletcher National Bank Washington, D. C Government Diplomatic Service

Child Fatally Burned in Evansville Stove Accident

Ruth Harris aged 7 died after alone at home attempted to feed coal to a stove and suffered fatal burns in Evansville Indiana on January 16 officials reported the accident occurred when the child was unsupervised and mishandled the stove top leading to the fatal injuries

Evansville Ind Ruth Harris

Benefactress 15 in Danger of Going Blind

New York report says Mrs. John Albert Macy, famed for helping locate Helen Miller, faces threatened blindness from a traumatic cataract. She and Miss Jellar, both of Wrentham Massachusetts, have endured hearing and speech loss in the past, with Macy’s aid aiding the girl’s education.

Macy Helen Miller Miss Jellar Mrs

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Satta Eor Indianapolitans P. S Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association Louis B. Twhank Penna Bloomington Lads Boy Marauder Crowd Miss Baum Lewis Baum Brenneke Academy Harriet Florence Beatrice Lehman Pittsburg Baum Lehman Joseph Baum Anna Murphy John F. Grady Cincinnati St. Anthony’s Church Mrs. Cite DR. and Mrs. Kitchen Harvey Moore N. Alabamast John Winn Versailles Hugh J. McGowan W. T. Hughes Esther Gwin Spencer, Ind J. S. Crawford A. Evans N, Pennsylvania Mrs. Harrison Galesburg, HL W. B. Mann Wheeler-Yeaton Ann Arbor Miss Stewart Greensburg George Batchelor Wiliam C. Cushing John T. Dye Mrs. Woosman Rockville, Ind Mrs. Hert Dixson Frederick Miller Frankfort Mrs. Caffrey Frances Harry Miller Homer Marion Sterling R. Holt Crawfordsville M. F. Eaton A. M. Gossett Edgar Russell Anderson James W. Parr Lafayette Jackson State Greenfield, Ind R Republican Tvo Stone Contractors Mest Elburn Ck Dence Indianapolis Board of Trade For Civil Betterment Board of Trade East Nottingham Coats Jane Garment Company Massachusetts Ave Stout’s Shoe Store French Steam Dye Works Pennsylvania ST John Albert
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