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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1907
Page
2
Indiana lawmaker Aaron Zook, Goshen attorney, promotes a state marriage license commission from a Chautauqua lecture. He suggests county boards handle licenses with hearings, witnesses, and appeals to circuit court, aiming for nationwide reform and unified standards.
The German Fire Insurance company re elected Theodore Stein as president William F Kuhn as first vice president Ferdinand A Mueller as second vice president Lorenz Seenmist as secretary Theodore Reyer as treasurer Oscar Schmidt as assistant secretary and directors Wilhelm Kohlstaedt William I Kuhn Ferdinand A Mueller Theodore Reyer Lorenz Schmidt Frederick Schrader and Theodore Stein The annual statement shows assets of 566984 28 and an insurance reserve of 310899 88 with a net surplus of 137603 14
A reader over sixty recounts a long stomach trouble with vomiting and a fearful hemorrhage last September. After trying Nute food recommended by a woman with similar issues, they found relief using Postum and Grape-Nuts, gaining strength and eating normally again. The testimonial adds that locals call the cure remarkable and cites the Postum Co. promotion.
In Shelbyville Indiana on January 17 Henry Warner, 33, told fellow workers on a Greensburg to Shelbyville work train that his earthly work was ending. Moments later the gravel car he rode dropped away, he fell beneath the wheel and was ground to pieces. He left a widow and three children in Greensburg.
The Chicago area fights a history making outbreak with many schools to close by order of the State Board of Health. Officials blame milk from Genoa Wisconsin for fueling the epidemic with 100 scarlet fever cases reported in Evanston and rising.
Indianapolis barbers union struggles to find a Marion county sponsor for an anti Sunday shaving bill in the house. With the senate bill led by out of town Senator Wood, local members resist. A Marion representative who refused faced sharp taunts likening him to ex prosecutor Benedict. Business leaders quietly oppose the measure, signaling a difficult passage ahead.
The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission awarded 18 medals and 8850 dollars at its third annual meeting in Pittsburgh. The standout case honored Mrs. Mary Gertrude Black who, aided by her shepherd dog, rescued three girls from a deep pool on July 23, 1906. The dog dragged Mrs. Black to safety amid a fatal struggle, saving two of the swimmers while Miss Thurston drowned.
Scripps-McRae Prens Association reports Mayor Edward F. Dunne is a candidate to succeed himself in Chicago. He announced last night he will seek the Democrat nomination. His platform pledges repudiation of pending street traffic settlement ordinances.
Under Roberts Park Choral society, baritone Gwylin Miles will give a Friday recital at Caleb Mills hall. This is the third concert in the society’s series and the program has been arranged carefully to meet popular favor.
Railroad man Harry Hood, staying at 1302 English Ave, reported a burglar entered his room Wednesday night and took $30 from his pocket. Roommate R. A. Anderson turned in a watch and chain.
The state rested and defense attorney Martin Hugg opened the defense. He described a city in turmoil with two murders, a hostile crowd, and soldiers present. He argued Metzger acted to protect Officer Scott during Farrington’s arrest, stressing lawfulness and restraint amid a jeering scene. Witnesses supported the tumult and the struggle, noting Farrington’s resistance and the crowd’s hostility.
In Montgomery Alabama on January 17 a House resolution was offered to authorize the governor to inspect the books and accounts of the Booker Washington Negro school at Tuskegee and report back to the state. The school receives a small state appropriation but is funded by northern philanthropists.
Acton J C Wilson was awarded the 1907 contract to bury the poor of Marion County with charges set at infants eight dollars children fifteen adults twenty five. Wilson, not part of the Indianapolis undertakers' combine, secured the job after the readvertised bidding. The local combine, previously expected to bid, had refused to submit a bid but was represented by a single bidder when the outsider won.
NEW YORK Jan 17 The 11 Municipal League aldermen cited in the William Clifford bribery case spent another day before the grand jury. District Attorney Jerome questioned them as conflicting statements emerged. One alderman is expected to squeal. Jerome suspects two aldermen were involved with the plot and possibly two more, while others may not know of the deal. He believes evidence will send one or two aldermen to prison.
Births list includes Canaan and Alvera Eppuley at 720 Tremont Ave boy and others. Deaths feature Sarah Workman and Thomas McMahan among several, with causes like uterine tumor and self poisoning noted. Marriages list multiple couples. building permits cite Hoffman at 826 Olivest.
J P Midkiff reports he paid 15 dollars for a check for 25 dollars that turned out worthless and forged. McGuire was arrested on uttering a spurious check at 1319 English avenue.
Representative Hoffman introduced a bill to try assault on women cases within a day with immediate execution the next day if convicted, with no appeal unless the trial judge admits errors.
Mrs. Eleanor Berndt failed to prove fault by the city Traction and Terminal Co or contractor Daniel Foley in a damage suit for personal injuries, and the case was dismissed in Judge Leathers' court.
Brooks rupture appliance offers adjustable, non slipping support for men women and children. Advertised as comfortable cool and cheaper than trusses with a money back guarantee and on order delivery. Testimonial from Jas Britton of Bethlehem Pa praises ease wear and healing claims. Marshall Michigan contact BE Brooks 2315 Brooks Building.
Evansville Indiana reports the Ohio River surpassing 40 feet at midnight and rising further. The river has shifted its course six miles above Evansville, cutting through a neck toward Henderson Kentucky. Flooding devastates the region with submerged Aurora and Henderson areas, displaced families, stalled livestock, and near-certain agricultural losses.
Lawrenceburg Indiana January 17 flood dike weakening water seeps through several points gangs of men reinforce the barrier. In Aurora Big Four tracks submerged three feet business district inundated river above 54 feet. In Madison seven feet more water will cover Front Street railroad tracks.
Heavy rains cause a severe washout on the Kentucky Central railroad at Robinsons Station eight miles north of Lexington. The Licking River bank gave way, sweeping over half a mile of ties and track into the stream.
Tom Boesman, a saloonkeeper in Grand Rapids, was found guilty and fined 3% for sweeping out his saloon on Sunday in the presence of the porter. The city enforces a strict Sunday law prohibiting work in a saloon in the presence of any other person.
A promotional note explains diamonds rising about ten percent yearly, promising returns triple those of savings banks. It emphasizes direct ownership, wearability, ongoing value appreciation, and protection against bank failures, attributed to J P Mullally.
The Ohio river near Cincinnati is rising at about three inches per hour, expected to reach sixty feet by evening after a 21 day rain. The high water mark historically sits at 71.8 feet in 1884. By 7 am the river stood at 55 feet and could reach four feet higher, displacing residents in lowlands. Grand Central rail line station closed, trains diverting to Eighth street, while National League hall park remains underwater.
Indiana lawmakers consider Dr J F Imison’s measure to allow nonsectarian trustees on sectarian college boards chartered by the state. Reportedly aimed at opening Carnegie funding, though Andrew Carnegie’s policy bars sectarian gifts. The House education committee is expected to back the proposal.
William Miller was said to be found dead near Ne Hab Washington St but witnesses, including bicycle police, saw him alive. He directed inquiries to the undertaker for a service as the report proved unfounded.
SILVESTER A Munn reports his wife Mia Munn found dead in their Midland hotel room on Madison street Chicago. The death cause is unknown pending coroner examination. Munn claims to have been away all night and the couple arrived in Chicago on Christmas Day. Mrs Munn is said to have wealthy relatives in Bisbee Arizona.
Trains depart Indianapolis for New Castle with multiple morning and afternoon departures listed. Through limited trains run to New Castle in about two hours. Some trains go to Dayton or Knightstown. late night service to Knightstown only is noted.
Trains depart at many times including 6:90 7:00 9:00 10:00 10:45 11:10 12 1:00 2:10 4:00 4:55 3:10 7:10 9:7 11:15 p m. through to Crawfordsville with some Frankfort through service. Avon Danville and intermediate points offer hourly and half hour service until 9:30 p m with last car at 11:15 p m. Terminal building contact Old Main 175-1 and 175-2.
From Mooresville Bethany Park Mare tihaville Indiana a timetable notes first train at 6:50 p m and hourly until 7:00 p m Night trains depart at 9 06 11 19 and 11 30 p m The 10 p m train serves Mooresville only at the office Terminal building Old Main 1 percent ring New Main 6038
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