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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1907

Page

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Prizes Offered for Knights of Pythias Encampment

A detailed list of prizes for Knights of Pythias lodges and storm rank at the Indianapolis encampment, including monetary awards up to 200 dollars, robes and hardware valued prizes, and additional awards for parade appearance, distance travelled, and proficiency in drill and inspection. The program for the brigade encampment runs from August 12 with receptions, parades, drills, and daily services through August 17.

Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Lding Lodge Inianapolis Indiana Ward-Stillson Company London Lass “A Furste Rere Indiana Company Indiana Counies Indiana Attalion Indiana Regiment United States Jonce Monahan Biglen Merrill E. Wilson A. Battaion

Local Jottings: Market Hours, Meetings, and Plans

Brief city notes list altered market hours for Wednesday due to the Fourth of July, with 5:30 am to 12:30 pm. Church groups meet midweek at Broad way and Christchurch locations while a Fountain Square post office substation delays until September. Mentions a Capitol age flat project near Thirteenth street, a 40-day Yellowstone ride by Tom Shipp, stray torpedoes on streetcar rails, and a Milton sawmill proposal amid local prosperity.

Perjury Alleged in Haywood Case Sparks Courtroom Tensions

Boise July 2 appears certain the Haywood trial will trigger arrests for perjury of defense witnesses. Idaho prosecutors identified Bloor Schleppy among court observers as they followed leads through courthouse activity and a busy Fourth of July week in the city.

Tain William Haywood

Born after wheat cyclone wit ma says yelone struck

A fragmented report notes a wheat cyclone event with a quotation about a color or term misread as yellowone. Names, places, and precise details are unclear due to OCR errors. The readable fragment hints at a weather or agricultural incident affecting crops and local remarks.

Striking Line of Strike Talk at Monument Place Restaurant

A waitress ring leader led a threatened walkout at John Hopkins’ restaurant in Monument Place on Tuesday morning. She and two companions tried to deter customers and keep others from working after a dispute with the cashier. Officers Wilson and Golnisch intervened, guiding the women to go home as two more waitresses quit.

John Hopkins Monument Place Bieyvere Wilson Golnisch

Trust Companies Prosperous In Indianapolis As Deposits Rise

Trust companies in Indianapolis report a very prosperous year with rising deposits across the sector. The German American Trust company raises savings rates to 4 percent amid growing demand for money, matching increases seen in Cleveland and New York. Total Indianapolis deposits are estimated to have grown by about 2.5 million dollars, with major banks like Indiana Trust Union Central Security and Farmers’ Trust all showing gains.

Cleveland Pittsburg Philadelphia New York Indianapolis Marton Trust Company Indiana Trust Company Union Trust Company Central Trust Company The Security Trust Company Farmers’ Trust Company

United States Weather Forecast Text Update

Fair weather continues with little temperature change tonight and Wednesday. Sunrise is 4 20, sunset 7 18, top noon 2 pm.

United States

Jordon Dies of Pneumonia in Indianapolis

Louis P. Jordon, 28, a Washington Street traveling salesman for a Washington state firm, died at 436 Blakest Indianapolis after a week of illness from heart inflammation linked to pneumonia. Born October 22 1879 in Seymour Indiana, he moved to Washington and then Indianapolis. Survived by widow Margaret, mother Ellen, sisters Alice and Nellie, and brothers Thomas Harry Edward Frank Ames, with funeral at St Bridget's Church Thursday at 9 AM.

Louis P. Jordon Blakest Mr. Jordan Seymour, Ind Washington, Ind Margaret Cox Indianapolis Washington St Jordan St. Patrick's Catholic Church Traveler's Accident Associatioan Columbia Relef Club Margaret Jordon Ellen Jordon Alice Nellie Jordon Thomas Harry Edward Frank Ames Jordon Edward Jordon Terre Haute St. Bridget’s Church Father Curren S J. Bridget's Church

Bellboy Frees Under Suspended Sentence

Albert Finley aged 19 a bellboy at the Grand hotel faced criminal court Tuesday for stealing a diamond stud from traveling salesman Fred C. Roseke. Judge Irvin sentenced him to 1 to 4 years but suspended the sentence due to his youth. W A Holt Grand hotel manager testified against him.

Serene Lysle Ivin Criminal Court Louisville Albert Finley Grand Hotel Fred C. Roseke Irvin W. A. Holt

Bicycle theft leads to jail term for Earl Westler

Earl Westler was jailed ten days by Judge Tivin after a Tuesday bicycle theft. He reportedly stole a bike on Tuesday morning and sold it to John Thompson, a bicycle dealer on Massachusetts Avenue.

Earl Westler Tivin Criminal Court Westler John Thompson Massachusetts Ave

Mayor faces curb on Emrichsville bridge street car plan

Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter received a Tuesday letter from county commissioners denying street car tracks on the Emrichsville bridge over the White River. The decision contradicts the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company franchise and leaves Haughville residents eager for a cross-river line to Riverside Park. The bridge and stream commission reportedly approved the bridge for no streetcar traffic, and Bookwalter hinted at potential action in response.

Emrichsville White River Haughville Bismarck Ave Riverside Park Bridge and Stream Commission Commercial Elize Everyhady Bookwalter

Man Pursues Baby at Lindell Home in Missouri Plan

Ed Crokhite, 40, went to Mrs. Lindell’s 1237 W Tirtieth with intent to take his eight month old child. He broke in, knocked Bertha Mischne, hit Mrs. Lindell, and was struck with a hoe handle. Officers found him four blocks away with the child. trio of Crokhite’s older kids were later brought to the city.

Ed Crokhite Bra Lindell Lindell Missouri Augusta Lieut. Sandmann Ester Charles Forrest

State Tax Board in second session to run 12 days

The State Board of Tax Commissioners embarks on its second session and will meet for 12 days until July 13. Appeals from assessments reviewed in the first session will be heard, with all appeals needing filing by June 21.

State Tax Board State Board of Tax Commissioners

Woman Sues Over Car Incident For 10040 Damages

Anna Eppson files a superior court complaint against the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal company alleging she was thrown from a car and seriously injured. She seeks 10040 dollars in damages.

Superior Court Anna Eppson Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company

Sell your old traps by Inserting ten word advertisement in The Sun

Advertisement offers a ten word insertion in The Sun to sell old traps with a three day window priced at 16 cents.

Tarnished Midi unrest grows as soldiers mutiny in Larzec

Paris reports deepen the Midi revolt as Twelfth Infantry soldiers mutiny at Larzec. In Montpellier a court refuses temporary release for Marcelin Albert and other wine growers leaders. Crowds threaten to storm the prison but cooler heads avert violence.

Larzec Montpelier Marcelin Albert

Indiana National Guard Camp Supplies Listed for Ft Benjamin Harrison

General order from Maj Gen W H McKee directs Indiana National Guard annual camp at Ft Benjamin Harrison July 16 to 26. Officers receive instructions on packs and gear including clothing tents mounts and no ammunition. Prescribed items include khaki coat and trousers two suits loggins flannel shirt blanket shelter half canteen haversack utensils underclothes socks sturdy shoes first aid kit white gloves towel and toilet items.

W. H. McKee Indiana National Guard Ft. Benjamin Harrison Loggins

Matrimonial bureau case leads to jail release

Mrs Violet Meschinic was freed from county jail on Tuesday after arrest with her mother for running a matrimonial bureau in violation of postal laws. She had drawn a Nebraska man as a husband who posted 300 bail and funds for her trip to Iowa where he lives. The mother remains jailed. the daughter plans to secure her release once she reaches her husband. The bureau operated in Evansville.

Violet Meschinic Nebraska Iowa Evansville

Postoffices Settle Quarterly at Indianapolis

In Indiana all fourth class postoffices now settle quarterly at the Indianapolis postoffice. Postmasters settle after paying their own salaries and other office expenses. Three rooms furnished complete, worth 178 dollars, for 126 dollars at The People's Ounce.

Indianapolis People's Ou Ane

Condition of Cotton Reported By Government Bureau

The agricultural department bureau of statistics estimates the average condition of cotton on June 25 at 72.0 percent, up from 70.5 on May 25, 1907, with comparisons to 83.3 on June 3, 1908, 77.0 on the same date in 1905, and a ten year average of 83.2 percent.

the Agricultural Department

Bliss Native Heros at 255 W. Wash St

Grant H. Clay M D dentist lists 14 years with New York Dental Company and now located at 108 N. Delaware street opposite Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis.

Bliss Native Heros W. Wash Grant H. Clay New York Dental Company N. Delawarest Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis

Civil Service Seeks Deputy Collector and Clerks

The United States Civil Service Commission announces a competitive examination for the position of deputy collector, clerk, and storekeeper gauger in the sixth revenue district. Qualified applicants may apply through official channels and meet standard eligibility requirements.

United States Civil Service Commission Sixth Revenue District

Park View Sanatorium Treatment of Cancer and Diseases

Park View Sanatorium promotes treatment for cancer skin uterine and rectal diseases led by Dr L T Leach practicing in New York and California streets therapies offered and locations cited for patient care and referrals.

L. T. Leach New York and California-sts

Oil King's Guard Holds the Fort at Rockefeller Home

U S marshals guard John D Rockefeller's Forest Hill summer home as authorities claim the magnate is inside. Deputy Chandler and Sgt Schwenter questioned staff and the keeper Pat Lynch vowed to die before anyone enters. Trains are watched for possible Rockefeller movement amid rumors of an escape by auto.

Jones Jens Hea T Vnch Lenin Chandler Frank FP. Schwenter Forest Hill Lynch Secwenter John D Fntruder Rockefeller United States Chicago Rocker‘le Cleveland Forest Uit

Henkel Gives Up on Finding Rockefeller

U S Marshal Henkel reports failure in locating John D Rockefeller with federal aid in Massachusetts New Jersey New York and at several Rockefeller properties. Despite sightings on streets at Tarrytown and on private golf links with Father Lennon Rockefeller plans to depart for Cleveland early next week. Subpenas were served on Standard Oil officials Charles Pratt I Q Barstow and William Hutchinson.

Scripps-MacRae Massachusetts New Jersey Henkel Milss Pocantico Hills Tarrytown Lakewood N. J Rockefeller Marshal Henkel New York Jersey City Father Lennon Church of Mary Magdalene Cleveland Standard Oil Charles M. Pratt I. Q. Barstow William M. Hutchinson

Inspectors crackdown on meat and lard preservatives

State Board of Health inspectors in northern counties pursued cases against use of preservatives in meats and lards. John Owens led about 13 prosecutions in two weeks, with convictions in each case. Most were first offenses with a minimum fine of $19 and costs. Owens also tested 43 milk samples at Ballard skimming station Mulberry, finding 3 percent below standard.

Ern John Owens

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Dedica Best Lodges Jess “Bo Cme Profic Ss “Co Enca Ladies’ Aid Society of Broadway M. E. Church Flower Mission Christchurch Fountain Square Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Broadway M. E. Church Frederick Likely Park-ave Thirteenth-st Tom Shipp Senator Beveridge Yellowstone Park Milton Haywood Harding St Crawfordsville Pike Cupid Corporation Council Society Ismond-st. and Parkway Eighteenth-st Thirtieth-st Parkway Boulevard Fense Secripps-McRee Press Association Boise Idaho Bloor Schleppy Shortridge High School Market St Elliott R. Hooten Fancy Box John McGregor Cy Clark Board of Review Fourth Christian Church Clarence Neidhamer Windsorst Metzger Pennie William Musgrove Bill Gibrey al Womack County Board of Review Thomas Taggart Indiana Democratic Editorial Association French Lick Tom Gov Hanly Mrs. Henry Spaan Europe Lewis Baum Odd Fellows D' Alene McGee Orchard Wallace Borah Cripple Creek Steunenberg Max Malich Denver Globe Smelting Globeville Gracious Smelting Men’s Union Mine Owners’ Association Globe Hotel Hogan Joshing Stieunenhberg Malich Edward McPartland Victor Cole McPartland Colorado John 3. Ruckel Treeton William Ked Prosecu John _Brookpm America Baffies Rocky J. D. Rockefeller Coal Oil Johnny Dianapolis L. P. Jordon Ington St. Firm Emrichsville Bridge Charles A. Bookwalter Crokhite Harvey Hanna France Scripps-McRae Press Association Paris Midi Con Gen. McKee Scripps-McRae Press Assciation Washington Bureau of Park View Sanatorium Newpianos Wulschner OIL King's Guard U.S Ing Scrippa-McRae Press Association John BD Forest Marshal Frentice Ononta Lake Mr. Rockefeller State Board of North
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