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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1907
Page
2
After nearly 16 weeks, the boilermakers and iron shipbuilders union at South Chicago surrender. About two thousand men walked out when the strike began. only around four to five hundred will be recalled immediately by the Chicago Shipbuilding Company.
Texas health officers in several cities have barred tuberculosis patients from city hospitals and state Health Officer Brumby plans a proclamation to quarantine the entire state against consumptives in advanced stages. In San Antonio patients were ejected while nearly dying, provoking public indignation as they roam the streets.
A speaker asserts Grape-Nuts builds brains, noting repeated testimony of strength and mental clarity after ten days. The ad emphasizes natural ingredients, easy absorption, and urges readers to read The Road to Ville in the package for proof.
Chicago, July 32. The local Commercial Telegraphers union executive committee voted for a strike against Western Union Telegraph company on July 8. Approval from operators followed as the walkout seems likely. A mass meeting planned for Sunday would push for immediate strike action unless the dispute is resolved.
Warden J D Reed of the state prison at Michigan City is granted a three months leave of absence due to failing health and is staying at his father's home in Ogdensburg New York. His physician advised a complete rest.
Officials of the Ben Hur route announce an electric service between Indianapolis and Crawfordsville with regular hourly cars and two limited services named Ester and Iris. The temporary route enters via W Michigan street and Bank Avenue to Washington Street, with a direct city route planned after the W Michigan Street bridge is completed.
Special to The Sun from Joplin Missouri July 3. Dorothy Tyler age 12, daughter of Dr R B Tyler, rode Black Maron in a quarter mile dash at the July Joplin Racing and Fair association meet. She won by a clear margin in 24 seconds as three starters faced her. She spoke proudly of her horse and skill, saying she would win and own the mount.
The secretary to Mark Twain, Miss Lyon, denied rumors she would marry the humorist. She stated she has served as Mr Clements’ private secretary for five years and has no engagement to Twain. The claim arose after an Halifax harbor collision involving Twain and his daughter.
A seven ton steam roller was started unknowingly on Cornell avenue near Thirteenth street Tuesday afternoon. It toppled two iron fences and crushed paving, nearly striking children on the curb. Foreman Ross Louthan climbed aboard to stop the machine, which belonged to Western Construction Company.
W and Smith ex sheriff and former chief of police at Richmond Indiana, long famed criminal catcher, was robbed of 1500 dollars while sleeping in a cabin on a steamer from Chicago to St Joseph Michigan. Pockets rifled during the voyage reported July 3.
Marion County records show post office clerks and other officials missing a $1 annual raise due July 1 due to the new law taking effect mid year. The text lists numerous officers and payments from June 1907 including clerks, bailiffs, jurors and court expenses across several rooms and term entries.
Travis F. Whitney, a Citizen's Union man and protege of Gay Hughes, was named secretary of the new public utilities commission in New York. The post carries a salary. Whitney was born in Gentryville Indiana, 32 years ago, taught school in Wanses, paid his way through Harvard Law School, and has served as assistant secretary of the Citizen's Union plus Albany representative during the last four assembly sessions.
Thief broke into the saloon of George Conner at 1422 West Washington Street Tuesday night, stealing cigars tobacco and six dollars in cash.
The Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction line is completed to Greencastle with a new regular schedule starting July 4. Cars depart Indianapolis at 6 00 a m every two hours until 9 00 p m then 11 30 p m and from Greencastle at 6 25 a m every two hours until 8 25 p m last car 11 15 p m. West of Greencastle rapid progress signals soon linkage to Terre Haute.
Thousands formerly subject to hay fever attacks became immune without climate change through Ascatco, a remedy also said to cure asthma, catarrh, and bronchitis. Starting weeks before the expected attack can prevent symptoms. free trial samples are offered by the Austrian Dispensary at 32 W Twenty-fifth St, New York City.
Ledger style entry lists allowances for court staff and officials. Leonard M. Quill Clerk paid per diem $48.90 in 1907. Merle N A Walker Judge $416.65. John A. Hugg Clerk $120.00. Chas G Shaw Bailiff $72.90. Mary L Spencer stenographer $135.00. Schuyler A Haas Special Judge $5.00. Jos F Clay Sheriff $12.10. Abe Bobbs Merrill Co misc expense $29.00. other items show bailiff, stenographer, and stenographer fees for 1807 under a separate clerk and term.
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