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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1907

Page

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Britain's apology for Kingston incident with Admiral Davis

Washington reports Britain formally apologizes via Esme Howard for mistreatment of Admiral Davis at Kingston. Esme Howard cites regret and thanks for U.S. aid. Governor Swettenham later telegrams Kingston expresses gratitude for American Navy assistance.

Bacon Great Britain Gov. Swettenham Kingston Admiral Davis Esme Howard Washington State Department Hoot Jamaica United States Navy British Foreign Office

Swettenham Swaps Hands With America In Jamaica Row

London newspapers voice relief at the Swettenham incident closing with no Washington protest. The Star says Uncle Sam and John Bull smile, noting Elgin sought details but no word received. Kingston dispatches report Archbishop Nuttal thanking Roosevelt for earthquake aid as Kingston readies reconstruction amid mounting tensions between Mayor Tait and Swettenham.

London Sam John Bull The Star Today Gov. Swettenham Scripps-McRae Press Association Washington United States Swettenham Elgin Admiral Davis Tait Kingston

Senate Requires Passes for Chamber Access Galleries Open

The president of the senate said passes would be needed to enter the senate chamber after Tuesday while galleries remain open to the public. An effort to make passes valid for the session failed, passes will be checked at the door, and the members have many passes available from them.

Senate

Fluff Rugs From Aged Carpets By Ashjian Bros Co

Ashjian Bros Co offers fluffed rugs made from ingrain Brussels velvet Wilton moquette and Axminster carpets. Both phones listed for contact.

Ingrain Brussels Velvet Wilton Axminster Ashjian Bros C O

Local Jottings from City Life and Commerce

Arief Itema notes in city records as Dr Hughes refutes claims of using an unromantic stomach pump on a patient who allegedly attempted poison. Stout’s Massachusetts Ave shop advertises a factory sale. Art lovers flock to N S Ayres to view two famous paintings. K P grand castle offices show rapid suite rentals and new gilt signs. Clement Holderman moves from Indianapolis to Chicago to join Chicago Indiana Southern legal department of Vanderbilt Coal Road.

Hughes Clement L. Holderman Indianapolis Chicago Chicago, Indiana & Southern Vanderbilt Coal Road

Wedding Attended by Diverse Guests in Propylaeum Ceremony

The marriage of Miss Blanche Wineman to Mr. Oscar Kleeman will be held Tuesday at the Propylaeum. Attendants include Best Man Milton Franken of Cincinnati and ushers Sam Strauss Joseph Selig Henry Wineman Detroit Edgar Levison Cincinnati maid of honor Regina Wineman Stella Selig Regina Nathan Toledo Mildred Meyers Woulsville Minnie Lehman. flower girl Henrietta Kahn. Out of town guests from Indianapolis and beyond include Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Solomon Cleveland Ohio Mrs J S Snewind Kokomo Indiana Mr and Mrs Strauss and Miss Florence Strauss Kokomo Mr and Mrs L Wineman and Henry Wineman Detroit Mr and Mrs F Nathan and Miss Regina Nathan Toledo Mr Alec Meyers and Miss Meyers Mrs LeJeune and Mrs Levi Louisville Misses Victor and Harry Victor James Rauh Al Rauh Milton Franken Miss Nellie Bing Ben Bing Harry Miller Cincinnati Mrs Herman Wolf Henry Wolf Wabash and Mrs Estelle Swartz Fort Wayne.

Blanche Wineman Joseph Wineman Oscar Kleeman Scranton Propylaeum Milton Franken Cincinnati Sam Strauss Joseph Selig Henry Wineman Detroit Edgar Levison Regina Wineman Stella Selig Regina Nathan Toledo Mildred Meyers Woulsville Minnie Lehman Henrietta: Kahn Indianapolis Jesse Solomon Cleverland J. S. Snewind Kokomo Ind Strauss Florence Strauss L. Wineman F. Nathan Alec Meyers Meyers LeJeune Levi Louisville Victor Harry Victor James Rauh al Rauh Nellie Bing Ben Bing Harry Miller Herman Wolf Henry Wolf Wabash Estelle Swartz Fort Wayne

Break In Union Of The Miners Sees New Resolve

Indiana District 11 asserts a clear split within the United Mine Workers as the 18th annual convention adjourns sine die at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Delegates depart for home while indications point to separate charters for mechanical trades and ongoing independence efforts in the Mine Workers union.

The United Mine Workers Mine Workers’ Union

Melton Discharged in Manslaughter Case

Luther Melton, 15, of 2319 BEnglish Ave, was discharged by Juvenile Court Judge G W Stubbs after a brief admonition. The accidental shooting of Charles W Spinney at 1331 Shelby St was deemed not to warrant charges. Spinney was buried at 1331 Shelby St Monday afternoon.

Luther Melton Benglish Ave Charles W. Spinney Shelby Sr G. W. Stubbs Melton Stubbs Spinney Young Spinney Shelbyst

Insurance Bill Seeks State Department of Insurance

Representative J J McAvoy of Fairmount introduced a bill in the house Tuesday favoring insurance companies. The measure names the author of state as head of a special department of insurance and aims to replace existing bills with a separate department approach, a plan backed by many legislators in both houses.

J. J. McAvoy Fairmount Department of Insurance

Printing of governor's message copies authorized by resolution

A concurrent resolution sent from the house passed by the senate provides for printing 1000 copies of the governor's message for house members 1000 for the senate and 3000 for distribution. Heal Bros advertise decorating services and old and new pianos. Grant Clay a dental reaxer with 14 years at New York Dental offers. The Sun invites readers to use wanted help columns to charge for ten words three days.

House Senate Grant Clay New York Dental Company

United States Weather Forecast Report

Fair and much colder conditions expected Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Sunrise is 7 02 and sunset 4 52. Moon phase noted with minimal readable details. General forecast mentions colder air mass following recent warmth with a brief return to fair and warmer conditions later.

Petteltlads Te Ipeiek

West Baden Meeting Canceled Amid Illness Plague

Chicago January 22 President Johnson of the American League is ill with grip and is housed in bed. Secretary McRoy announced the West Baden schedule meeting is called off by National League President Pulnam. One meeting may be held in Cleveland toward week end if health improves.

Sun Chicago Til Johnson American League Grip McRoy West Baden Pulnam National League Cleveland

Second Trial For Prison Guard Killing Opens In Jeff City

Jefferson City Mo Jan 2 Harry Vaughan George Ryan and Edward Raymond faced a second trial for the killing of Guard John Clay during the penitentiary riot on Nov 24 1905. They had been convicted previously and sentenced to hang but the supreme court reversed that verdict.

Scripps-McHae Preas Association Jefferson City Harry Vaughan George Ryan Edward Raymond John Clay Supreme Court

Missouri House Passes Anti-Tipping Bill

Jefferson City Mo Jan 2 The house passed the Tubbs anti tipping law by 84 to 39 making it a misdemeanor to tip a waiter porter Pullman car attendant or other servant Violation carries a fine of from 1 to 100 dollars.

Jefferson City

Jeffersonville Under Water in City. Lawrenceburg Also Affected

Jeffersonville experiences severe flooding with part of the city under water and the worst high water at Lawrenceburg. Evansville aids many residents as Mayor declines offers of Governor’s assistance.

Jeffersonville Flood From Ohio River Breaks City

The Ohio river breached the Pennsylvania bridge at Jeffersonville Ind flooding two square miles of the city to a depth of about one foot. Damages and the area affected were still being assessed as workers and officials rushed to authorities.

Jeffersonville Ind Pennsylvania

Taylorsville Village Across Wa Bash River From Terre Haute

The Taylorsville village lies across the Wa bash river from Terre Haute as of January 22, in the Terre Haute district. The OCR fragment notes geographic relation but lacks full sentence context or events. Further readable details are needed to complete a concise news item.

Flood recedes as levee breach claims man nearby

A man named John Bulling perished after being trapped under water when the levee broke Monday night. The flood swelled through Terre Haute, cutting off many homes and isolating portions of the city.

Terre Haute

Convention Telegram Signals Break With Union Over Taxation

A telegram read to President John Mitchell from Hymera Indiana workers of local No 4 asks for justice or they will seek liberty as their influence within district 11 diminishes. The convention recorded a vote of thanks to Indianapolis ministers unions press and businessmen for hospitality during the stay. The session closed on a positive note with delegates noted for good voices.

John Mitchell Hymeria Ind Charles Arthur James Marlow Indianapolis

Railway Men Gather for Wage Demands

Chicago January 22. Meetings of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and Order of Railway Conductors committee men reviewed plans for coordinated wage increases and shorter hours for railroads northwest, southwest and west of Chicago. About 200 local representatives will present the demand for an eight hour day and a 15 percent pay rise.

Chicago The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Order of Railway Conductors

MADDIDOWER'S CRIME IN FLINT MICHIGAN

Frank Greene a 40 year old widower killed Mrs. Thomas Braidwood 35 with a revolver and shot her son George in the head then killed himself The motive cited is Greene’s pursuit of Bertha Braidwood 18 the daughter of the victim Also mentions a restaurant ad for National Restaurant offering clam chowder and seafood at Monument Place

Thomas Braidwood George Greene Bertha Braidwood National Restaurant Monument Place

Dr Carter and Local Ads Promote Services

An aged needlepoint of ads lists Dr Carter, a reliable specialist offering cures for chronic nervous, blood, skin and special diseases at No 9 N Meridian St room 1. Also promoted are The Gem Laundry with family washings rough dry at 6c per pound and La Sola Cigars at 106 Quality selling it.

DR. Carter Meridian St GEM Laundry

Worked All Night on Dikes in Lawrenceburg Flood

Lawrenceburg Indiana residents labored through the night to shore up the levee as the flood eased. Despite slips causing alarm, no losses were reported as water receded to 65 feet 5 inches this morning and Cincinnati also saw receding levels. More than 200 citizens helped reinforce weak spots with sand and gravel bags.

Lawrenceburg Ind Cincinnati

Flood recedes hopeful in Evansville as relief rises

Evansville Indiana January 22 progress reports from Cincinnati Louisville and New Albany indicate the river is receding and the worst flood stage may be over. About 500 destitute families are in city care as Mayor Boehne thanks Governor Hanly for aid while noting the city can handle current victims unless conditions worsen.

Evansville Ind Cincinnati Louisville New Albany Boehne Hanly

Ohio River levels fall as floods shift downstream

Scripps-McRae Presa Association reports the Ohio River dropped ten inches at Cincinnati with a crest at Louisville of 41.2 feet. Forecasts show rising stages in Evansville to 47-48 feet by Friday, extending to Cairo around 39 feet and Mississippi gauges near 53 feet at a city and 60 feet at Vicksburg, signaling ongoing flood concerns.

Scripps-McRae Presa Association Washington Ohio Cincinnati Louisville Evansvil Arkan T. Vernon Cairo Inississippi Ity Vicksburg

State Bill Allows Land Owners to Hunt on Own Land

In a Tuesday senate session the third reading of a bill to amend the state fish and game laws passed after extended debate. The measure permits landowners to hunt without a license on their own land regardless of location, replacing current rules requiring a license for hunters who own property. A motion to strike the clause granting this right was tabled as supporters and opponents argued the merits. If approved by the house, the law would keep present provisions but add the new landowner exception.

Stotsenbergs Montea Senate Marmers Cavins

Choice of Paying a Bill for Street Improvement Bids

A House bill proposed by Representative Cires Schreeder of Evansville allows city boards to award street improvement bids for more than one project. It enables boards to advertise for bids on multiple wind of street work and to select the preferred improvement after receiving bids. The measure aims to address objections to current proceedings by granting broader bidding and selection rights.

Cires C. Schreeder Evansville

Cold wave grips North Dakota and surroundings

Scripps-ificRee Presa Association in St. Paul reports the coldest day in two years with temperatures dropping to 28 below at Devil's Lake 20 below in many towns. A gull wave spans North and South Dakota with 14 at Bismarck and 16 at Williston in frigid air across the region.

Scripps-ificRee Presa Association ST. Paul Minn Oatheta Devil's Laxe Bis- Mmarck Williston

Lawmakers seek city control over public utility prices

Rep J Monroe Fitch of Muncie and Rep John F Joyce of Terre Haute introduced bills in the Indiana House on Tuesday to grant city councils power to regulate and set prices charged by public service companies for gas electricity heat water and related services. The measures aim to license and oversee supply distribution and consumption and would assist Indianapolis when the Indianapolis Gas Co seeks a new franchise.

J. Monroe Fitch Muncie John F. Joyce Terre Haute Indianapolis Indianapolis Gas Company

Drug Store Drink Amendment Seen On Blind Tiger Bill

Senator Moss proposed an amendment to the blind tiger bill by Senator Ganiard to relieve druggists from the presumption they are liquor dealers. The bill would require druggists handling alcohol to obtain government licenses as prima facie evidence of liquor sales. Seventeen bills were read for second time and eleven new measures were introduced.

Moss Ganiard

Oregon's new senator chosen on first ballot

Salem June 2 On the first ballot the Oregon legislature elected Fr. Ww. Mulkey to the short term and Jonathan Byrne to the long term in the United States Senate Both are Republicans.

Sertonms-Melae Press Association Salem Ore Ww. Mulkey Jonathan Byrne United States Senate

W J Bryan In Oregon Address Planned

W J Bryan and his wife arrived in Portland and were entertained by local Democrats. He will address the Oregon legislature in Salem tomorrow.

W.J. Bryan Oregon Scripps-MacRae Press Association Portland Ore W. J. Bryan Bryan Salem

Thaw faces trial on Stanford White murder

New York January reports Harry Thaw nervous and pale awaiting trial for the killing of Stanford White. His emotional insanity plea is expected as counsel weighs placing him on the witness stand amid the stress of proceedings and the possible defense strategy to show White plotted against his wife. Howard Nesbit may testify to counter defense claims and protect Evelyn Thaw’s memory.

Warry K. Thaw New York Stanford White Scripps-McRae Press Association Harry KR Whaws Criminal Courts Clifford W.ridge Megs Thaw Howard Nesbit Evelyn Thaw Garvin Young Nesbit

Debated Bill Prohibits Second Hand Bottles Use

In the house Representativ J McAvoy introduces a bill to ban collecting or selling second hand bottles and jars to protect the public. An amendment by Gus S Condo would allow firms to reuse bottles they originally used. Additional amendments included jars and tin cans.

Representativ J. McAvoy Tfairmo Gus S. Condo Marion

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