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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1907

Page

2

Humane Society to water horses at busy street corners

Indianapolis Humane Society plans to station three men at downtown street corners to water horses during hot weather. Workers will carry buckets and rub down horses if needed at Washington and Illinois, Washington and Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania and Chicago streets. The program may start Tuesday or Wednesday if heat warrants, following a successful New York trial with experienced personnel.

Indianapolis Humane Society Washington and Tsilinoissts Washington Pennsylvania-sts Pennsylvania and Chiosts New York

Tragic Farm Accident Claims Child in Indiana

Harold Brouchard, five, son of Earl Brouchard a farmer, fell from a cat yesterday evening on a pocket knife in Lebanon Indiana and was instantly killed when the blade pierced his heart.

Lebanon Ind Harold Earl

Roosevelt backs Hughes for vice president in Taft ticket

New York July 8 The Times reports Roosevelt would back Gov Hughes of New York for vice president with Secretary Taft leading the ticket The administration favors Taft in the East while seeking an eastern man for the vice presidency and keeps Fairbanks and Cannon from attention Hughes is seen as the only New York Republican likely to attract broad support and avoid reactionary associations.

Roosevelt Gov. Hughes Taft Knox Hitchock East Fairbanks Cannon West Ohio New York Hughes

Lightning Death and Destruction From Weekend Storms in Indianapolis

Two weekend electrical storms battered Indianapolis causing one fatality and multiple injuries along with extensive damage to homes, trees, and utilities. William Fischer, 22, was killed sheltering under a beech near the Robinson farm. Patrolman Patrick Shea was injured by shattered glass in a Meridian Street saloon. Several residences in Irvington suffered partial or major damage, including the Neeley and Fleece homes, with others lightly damaged.

Indianapolis William Fischer Belmont Ave Robinson Farm Big Four Railroad Patrick Shea John Wolsfiffer S. Meridian St Shea St. Vincent’s Hospital C. S. Goard

Chicago Politicians Shun Convention Efforts

Chicago leaders show no effort to lure the national parties for 1908 conventions. Republican head Fred Upham chairs a Commercial Association committee, but funds are lacking and officials fear over 40 years since 1900s, while Democratic Roger Sullivan remains influential. Local politicians hope other cities host.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Chicago Fred Upham Commercial Association Upham Buase Roy O. West Roger Sullivan Ervan

Operators Continue Work With No Strike Likely

Western Union telegraphers in Chicago remain at their keys with no strike for a week. A July conference showed sentiment for an immediate walkout unless a telegram from President Small improves the San Francisco situation and a veteran union promises to meet a committee Tuesday. Negotiations for peace may be extended for a week, with effort to reinstate Operator Main and arrange a conference.

Small San Francisco Wwe Vetera Neil S Main Western Union

Week of Events and Meetings Abroad and at Home

The Young People's Union of Universalist church will hold its annual convention in Boston starting Wednesday. Baron G U Yamamoto, vice admiral and marine minister, leads a six officer Japanese naval commission to New York for naval studies ahead of yard refits. The Knights Templars triennial conclave gathers at Saratoga Springs with participation from Europe and the United States. The Hague peace conference will debate debts, private property at sea, belligerent ship rights, bombardment, prize court, Red Cross emblem, and arbitration. The French parliament nears adjournment as the cabinet signals the income tax bill cannot pass this session, prompting foreign residents with overseas incomes to leave France.

Young People’s Union of the Universalist Church Boston Baron G. U. Yamamoto Imperial Japanese Navy New York Knights Templars of America Saratoga Springs Knights Templars Europe United States the Hague International Prize Court Red Cross Court of Arbitration France

Salvation Army requests Rockefeller fee for Chicago outing

Adjt Edith E. Dennis telegraphed John D. Rockefeller asking him to donate the fees his party is entitled to for their appearance before Judge Landis to help rescue work in Chicago. Dennis notes over a thousand dollars went uncollected and could fund outings for children.

Chicago Edith E. Dennis The Salvation Army John D. Rockefeller Judge Landis Mise Dennis

City Record for a Day Births and Notices

List of births with names and addresses followed by a series of patient deaths and illnesses, medical conditions, and ages. Includes building permits for several residences and a commercial building project, with locations and monetary values.

Fairbanks Aids Seattle Girl In Yellowstone Lake Rescue

Vice-President Fairbanks visiting Yellowstone park enroute to Seattle helped save Miss Lena Wallace a Seattle hotel waitress from drowning in Yellowstone lake Sunday. He saw her plight from the hotel veranda, ran to the water, aided in the rescue, and remained with her until she recovered an hour later.

The Sun Cincinnati the Enquirer Yellowstone Lake Wyo Fairbanks Yellowstone Park Seattle Lena Wallace Wallace

Teachers at Los Angeles Congress of Pedagogues

Los Angeles hosts visiting teachers from across the nation. A city committee aids guests as pastors deliver sermons. Notable talks include Robert J. Burdett on The Divine Diplomat and E G Cooley on whether teacher salaries should be graded by merit or the clock. State Superintendent John O Een of Minnesota joins discussions on schools and libraries and Helen Grenfell of Denver on women’s organizations and the schools.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Los Angeles Cal Robert J. Burdett E. G. Cooley Schenars Chicago Een Minnesota Helen Grenfell Denver

Inter State Ruling Upholds Jim Crow but Demands Equal Accommodations

The Inter state Commerce Commission affirmed railways may run jim crow cars but held that negroes must receive facilities equal to those for whites. The decision centers on Georgia Edwards, a black traveler denied in first class, asserting carriers must provide similar accommodations to all passengers paying the same fare. Commissioner Lane calls segregation allowed only if identical amenities for both races are guaranteed.

Georgia Edwards Negress Chattanooga Dalton Nashville, Chattanooga Lane

Whist League Meets In Chicago Congress Opens

Enthusiasts from many states gather at the Auditorium hotel for the seventeenth congress of the American Whist league. Nineteen contests are listed for the week long tournament. President T. Fry will deliver the annual address at Tuesday morning session.

Scripps-McRae Press Chicago Auditorium Hotel T. Fry

May Have Served Team Dr James Morgan Tied to Forgery Case

Dr James Morgan, arrested by Detective James F Quigley last week on a swindling charge, reportedly served time in Ohio penitentiary for forgery. A Bertillon photo from Columbus prison matched Morgan who used aliases R B Drake and James Eckert. A former Seneca County schoolteacher, he was reportedly accompanied by his wife and her brother Sidney Radcliff of Shelby County Kentucky.

James Morgan James F. Quigley Ohio Bertillon Columbus Morgan R. B. Drake James Eckert Seneca County

Mrs Woodworth Dies In Fort Wayne Remarkable Civics Leader

Mrs Charles B Woodworth a Fort Wayne civic leader and secretary of the Indiana Union of Literary Clubs died yesterday. She helped direct civil improvement league work statewide and was active in the Fort Wayne Art Club though not its head. She leaves a husband and two grown sons.

Sun Fort Wayne Ind Charles B. Woodworth Indiana Union of Literary Clubs Civil Improvement League

Miners Clash Leaves One Dead in Montlake Riot

A riot between union and nonunion miners at Montlake yesterday left one man fatally shot. Police feared further trouble and sent officers from Chattanooga to the scene to restore order and investigate the incident.

Chattanooga Tenn Union Montlake

Dr Pengelly's Zoa-Phora Promises Women Health Restore

Heme Tieaent profiles Dr Pengelly as a leading specialist for women's diseases. He claims Zoa-Phora, crafted from multiple ingredients, has decades of proven success in alleviating pain and restoring health. The ad invites inquiries to Zoa-Phora Company Kalamazoo Michigan and notes sealed one dollar bottles plus Dr Pengelly's Advice to Women.

Pengelly Zoa-Phora Company Kalamazoo Mich

Taken Home To Die In Indiana Confinement Case

Jeffersonville Ind July 8 Michael Baegler a convict in the Indiana reformatory paroled by Gov Hanly was taken to his home at Laporte Ind yesterday by his mother He is a victim of consumption.

Sun Jeffersonville Ind Michael Baegler Indiana Reformatory Hanly Laporte

Brass band aids church service advertisement

A brass band with a large bass drum and clanging cymbals helped the Immanuel Baptist church during Sunday night services. The pastor Rev Jonson Myers called the band’s introduction a success and said such music can advertise preaching and other good things.

Scripps-Mwerne Press Association Chicago Cympass Immanuel Baptist Church Jonson Myers

Saloonkeeper shoots soldier after alleged strike near post

Private West of Company B Ninth Infantry was shot and killed by Dan Smith a saloonkeeper near the post in San Antonio Texas on July 8. Smith says the soldier struck him with a beer mug and was about to throw another when he fired.

San Antonio Tex West Company B Ninth Infantry Dan Smith Smith

Kansas City bids for Republican national convention

Kansas City presses a strong bid claiming the city offers ample accommodations for visitors. Civic leaders note a $100,000 fund for entertainment and a convention hall with 15,000 seats, highlighting the area’s capacity to host a major party gathering.

Fherippe McRine

Raper Commandery Drill Team Heads to Knights Templars Conclave

The Raper commandery drill team of the Knights Templars departed Indianapolis on a special train Sunday afternoon, heading to Saratoga Springs for the grand triennial conclave and general encampment of the Knights Templars of the United States beginning Tuesday.

Raper Knights Templars Saratoga Springs United States Indianapolis

Girl Drowns At Bear Lake During Bathing Party

Katherine Match, 20, of Muskegon was drowned at Bear Lake while with a group of telephone operators. She stepped into a hole and vanished beneath the water. Ade Halleich attempted a rescue but narrowly escaped danger during the incident.

Scripps-MeeKae Muskegon Mich Katherine Match Bearlake Ade Halleich

Memorial services held by Center Lodge No 216

Center Lodge No 216 held memorial services yesterday morning at Seventh Presbyterian church. In the afternoon members visited Crown Hill cemetery to decorate the graves of departed brothers.

Governor Assassinated by Students in Nganhwet Province

News from Pekin reports Gov. En Ming of Nganhwet province assassinated by students. The police director who tried to rescue him was killed. Troops are dispatched to arrest the attackers.

Well Known Citizen A. P. Bone Dies In Greensburg

A. P. Bone, longtime Indiana figure and postmaster of Shelbyville under Grant, died yesterday afternoon in Greensburg. Born Sept 25, 1835 in Shelby County, he served with the 33rd Indiana during the Civil War and was Libby Prison survivor. He moved to Greensburg, built the local telephone exchange, later sold to Bell, and then farmed. Survived by a wife and five children, including Scott C. Rowe and Mrs. Sadie Morris.

Mr. Bone Shelby County Thirty-third Indiana Volunteers Sherman Libby Richmond Shelbyville Grant Imt Telephone Exchange Host Bell Syndicate Scott C. Rowe Washington D. C Herald AL P. Bone Sadie Morris Chicago John C. Bone Minneapolis Minn Mac Parrish

Daughter of the American Revolution member honored

Mary Ann Allison Rishell of Clintonville Pa, age 76, is described as one of the few real D A R members alive. Her father Mathew Allison served as a boy ranger in the revolution. She is an honorary member of the Bellefonte chapter and has received a gold spoon from the National Society of the D A R.

The Sun Clintondale Mary Ann Allison Rishell Mathew Allison Rishel Bellefonte National Society of the D. A. R

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