Fear of Collapse After Fire Damages Two Downtown Buildings
Fire destroyed two adjacent downtown structures after an explosion and collapse. Inspectors say the Daniel Stewart Drug Company building may topple any time while Brunswick Balke Collender’s wall bulges. crews remove goods as insurance adjusters assess losses near 200000 dollars. Local officials ordered workers away from danger and a wrecking crew prepared to shore supports.
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Daniel Stewart Drug Company
Herman Newman
Salvage Corps
Newman
Robert Metzger
William B. Burford
Brunswick-Balke Callender Company
Burford
Winterrond
John N. Carey
Drug Company
Carey
Brunswick - Balke -Collender
Daniel Stewart Company
S. Meridian St
Beck
Hose No. 138
Maryland
Meridiansts
Stewart
Com Merial Club
Meridian Sts
Brunswick-Balke Callinder Company
Forrstory
Brunswick-Balke Collender Company
Henry G. Ball
Capt
Mewell
Local Jottings Highlight City Happenings and Plans
Mayor Bookwalter pushes coliseum idea while County Surveyor Klausmann works to split four rooms from two court chambers. State tax board begins second session. union gospel mission marks anniversary. The Emrichsville bridge project nears completion as park picnics and interurban crowds fill Sundays.
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Klausmann
Colosseum Proposal Emerges for Washington and Priests Site
Indianapolis German societies discuss aiding Frank Keller and others in building a large coliseum at the Washington and Priests corner to host Sangerfest. A state fair livestock pavilion site and a rebuilt rink are considered as possible venues, with plans to share costs and potential roof modifications.
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Frank Keller
Wash
Ington
Keller
Vinson Carter
Superior Court
Charles A. Bookwalter
Market House
Washington
Indianapolis
Mayor Schmitz Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
San Francisco mayor Eugene B. Schmitz was sentenced by Judge Dunne to five years in the penitentiary for compelling French restaurant workers to pay bribes for police protection. Pandemonium followed the verdict as spectators cheered, yelled, and clashed with bailiffs.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
San Francisco
Eugene B. Schmitz
Big Sum For Schools In Marion County Apportionment
County Auditor Cyrus J. Clark announces total school allowance for Marion County at 141,858.40 from the July apportionment. State apportions 101,858.40 and liquor licenses contribute 40,000. Indianapolis city share amounts to 124,662.98.
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Cyrus J. Clark
Marion County
Indianapolis
Morton monument commission to meet at statehouse
The Morton monument commission will hold a meeting at the statehouse Thursday morning at 10 o'clock.
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Morton Monument Commission
Statehouse
Two Cars in Wreck on Shelbyville Traction Line
A Monday morning collision on the Shelbyville traction line near stop 4 southeast of the city injured three men aboard the express car. Motorman Carl Hunt of Rushville suffered leg injuries and a facial gash, track worker Ransom Tracy of Fountaintown injured in the leg, and C. Q. Warffield, seated with chairs, bruised. The express car was brought to Indianapolis and then to the State hospital after a coal car being backed in broke, followed by a failed flag warning.
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Shelbyville
Carl Hunt
Rushville
Ransom Tracy
Fountaintown
C. QO. Warffield
Indianapolis
O Tie State Hospital
Raid Blinds Tigers Across Washington Township
Two raids under the blind tiger law occurred in Washington township at Jack Christian’s entrance to the state fairground and at George Pence’s Millersville home. Officers found whisky bottles wine kegs and three sugar barrels of beer. The raids were requested by the county prosecutor based on affidavits and involved local citizens deputized to aid the operation.
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Washington Township
Jack Christian
State Fairground
George Pence
Millersville
Reid
City Police Pay Rise Proposed As City Council Considers
An ordinance to raise city police pay is being prepared and may be introduced at the next council meeting. Current scales range from 2.50 per day for patrolmen to 110 monthly for captains, with proposals suggesting 2.75 to 3.00 per day for officers. Frederick W. Eppert, council president, lacks details on authorship, while some fear the move aims to embarrass the administration amid tight finances and potential requests from firemen if police salaries rise.
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Frederick W. Eppert
Weather Wrap Still Sets Quiet Night Forecast
A brief weather note indicates a partly cloudy, stable temperature tonight with sunrise at 4 23 and sunset at 7 16. The fragment mentions morning and daily readings but lacks complete context or locations.
Square parasol novelty at Ascot race track
Special to The Sun describes a brand new novelty at Ascot race course a square parasol with fringes of silk or silver balls floral embroidered panels and pretty styles. Harrods Studio advertises cabinets at 2 per dozen from Virginia Avenue.
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Elty
Ascot
Harrod
Virginia-ave
Fisting Tackle Rod At Special Price Advertised
Gus Habich at Wulschner's 121 West Washington Street promotes a special Split Bamboo Rod for sale at $1.00 with bold emphasis on limited offer.
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Gus Habich
West
Washington Street
Million Dollar Office at Indianapolis Post Office
The Indianapolis post office reports June 1907 earnings up 16 percent from last year with total receipts of 8,493.92 and postage sales at 73,890, aiming to become a million dollar office by year end. David Hinote predicts Washington benefits and unique stationery for the local office once reached.
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Washington
David Hinote
Loci Post Ofice
Indianapolis
Marion County Grand Jury Indicts 22 in Ordinary Crimes
The Marion county grand jury filed a partial report Monday morning returning 22 indictments all for ordinary crimes. Prosecutor Elliott R. Hooton aims to conclude grand jury business this month for an August vacation with likely no special inquiries this month.
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Marion County Grand Jury
Elliott R. Hooton
Ten Words Free Three Days Sun Columns Invite Readers
The Sun promotes a free three day trial for its columns and offers help with homework. Readers can explore the free feature and potential assistance.
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He Sun
Rockefeller At Cleveland Celebrates Birthday At Forest Hill
John D Rockefeller arrives from Chicago to spend the summer at Forest Hill in Cleveland. He chats with Chicago circus manager William R Franklin aboard the train, humorously remarks on rail steel, and enjoys the Olympic golf competition on his 68th birthday while avoiding references to Standard Oil or Judge Landis.
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Forest Hill
Cleveland
John J. Rockefeller
Chicago
William R. Franklin
King
Rocckefeller
Rockefeller
John D
Rockfeller
Standard Oil
Judge Landis
Recruits Stranded After Sudden Stop in Indianapolis
George Swift John Harn and Harry Wade three recruits from St. Louis went to a nearby restaurant for sandwiches while their train to Norfolk Va pulled out. They remained in Indianapolis until Tuesday morning when transportation would be arranged and were told they would not be deserters.
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George Swift
John Harn
Harry Wade
St. Louis
Federal
Norfolk
Indianapolis
Railroads pressure state on 2-cent fare law and assessments
Hearings opened at the statehouse on complaints from railroads over high assessments. Hammond, Whiting & East Chicago Electric Railway asks to keep 8000 rather than 11900 per year, while Southern Railway seeks to maintain 15000 per mile amid flood losses and 17.87 percent revenue drop. Interurban lines to Boonville and Rockport, high water at New Albany, and the two-cent fare law are cited as hurting business and earnings. The board will review claims and continue hearings through Thursday evening.
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John D. Welman
The
Southern Railway Company
Boonville
Rockport
New Albany
Southern
Welman
T. C. McReynolds
Kokomo, Marion & Western
Hamilton Home Telephone Company
J. H. Simpson
Chicago & West Michigan Railway
Pere Marquette of
Indiana
Cincinnati, Indianapolis & Western
Wilson Reese
Home Telephone Company
Elxhart County
W. L. Moellering
Home Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Fort Wayne
Delos Thompson
Jasper County Telephone Company
Admiral Dewey backs Pacific fleet to balance sea power
Naval officers discuss moves toward the Pacific amid Japan tensions. Admiral Dewey declares U S must hold balance of sea power there as battleships head west. He calls the transfer a peace move and predicts a new Atlantic fleet after the voyage.
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United States
Pacific
Admiral Dewey
Naval Board
Utica
N. Y
Dewey
Atlantic
Spain
The
Horn
New York
Jersey City
Yewey
Philippines
Hawaii
Mutual Accident Insurance Co Incorporation in Indiana
The Mutual Accident Insurance company of Indianapolis was incorporated and licensed to do business in Indiana under the 1897 assessment laws. It plans accident and health insurance operations. Incorporators include A. F. Shafer A. L. Sarran G. E. Varney A. A. Currie and F. F. James.
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The
Mutual Accident Insurance Company of
Indianapolis
Indiana
A. F. Shafer
A. L. Sarran
G. E. Varney
A. A. Currie
F. F. James
The Gem Laundry and People’s Outfitting Co Adverts
Local notices advertise the Gem Laundry offering family washings at five cents per pound with ironing on flat pieces. The People’s Outfitting Co lists furnished rooms for sale at prices: three rooms for 125 dollars, four rooms for 155.06 dollars, noting values of 175 and 225 dollars respectively.
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GEM Laundry
The
People's Outfitting Co
People’s Outfitting Ca
Rushing Work on Ships in Seattle Navy Yard
Rushing work on the battleships Oregon and Wisconsin is ordered in Seattle. Scrippe McHae Press Association reports that yards have accelerated construction and fitting, with crews pushed to meet production targets as naval officials emphasize speed and readiness.
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Scrippe-McHae Press Association
Seattle
Wash
Oregon
Wisconsin
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Coliseum
Charlie
County Board of Review
Emrichsville Bridge
Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company
Marketst
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Union Gospel Mission
Virginia Ave
St. Phillips’ Mission
Spring Lake Park
A. G. Smith
Arizona
Queen Esther
Central-ave. M. E. Church
J. M. Dalgrymple
Park-ave
Woman's Home Missionary Society of
Fletcher-place Church
W. C. Gallihue
P. O. of A
Delaware St
Tomlinson Hall
Fred T. Dubois
Central Insane Hospital
Riverside Park
Odd Fellows
Washington and
Pennsylvania Sts
J. D. Seerley
Maxinkuckee
Robert E. Scott
Plymouth Grain Company
James Noel
Europe
Hollister Hive Mite Society
Oscar J. Moore
Southeastern Ave
Catherine McNevin
Capital City Hive
L. QO
T. M
W. Markerst
Meridian St
Merchants’ National Bank
Henry Nicolia
George H. Thomas W. R. C
Fairbanks
Do. H. Hall
Logansport
Sangerfest Suggest
Washington and Priests
Ciety
Schmitz
Dunne
Mayor Schmitz
Frank Murphy
J. J. Barrett
Shelbyville Line
Citizens OF
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Onoon
Wulschner’s
Grand Jury Reports
J. D. Rockefeller
State Tax Board
the State Board of Tax Commissioners
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Ferent
Tric Railway Company
Scrippa-McRae Preas Association
Naval
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Ion
Japan
Mfsser
Evans
Key West
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