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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1907

Page

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Robbery and assault at Mantel & Medias pawnshop

Two men attacked Mantel & Medias pawnshop clerk Simon Gold in daylight during a rainstorm as crowds passed. Gold, with a fractured skull, is hospitalized in serious condition. Robbers escaped with cash, jewelry, watches, and a suitcase, totaling about $4,000, while police seek two suspects described as a heavy set older man and a taller younger man.

Simon Gold Mantel & Medias’ Pawrshop Massachusetts City Indianapolis Gold Cher Mr. Mantel W. Washingtons Mantel Massachusetts Ave Bicgelmen Schlangen Radamacher Cers Trimpe Woodard Sam Mantel Flo

Manufacturers unite to curb saloons in Anderson

Anderson Indiana July 12 manufacturers from the area decide to press city officials to confine saloons within a prescribed district. A petition signed by local manufacturers will be presented at the upcoming city council meeting to push the reform.

Anderson Ind

Honor Americans at Brest Visit by U S Ships

Officers and sailors from the United States battleships Tennessee and Washington were greeted by a vast Brest crowd. Citizens cheered as officers paid respects to the maritime prefect and local officials, with boisterous acclaim following the visitors to and from the ships.

Scripps-Moine Press Association Brest France United States Tennessee Washington

State Board Meets for Quarterly Health Session

The State Board of Health held its quarterly meeting Friday afternoon. The secretary’s yearly report for the year ending June 1 was read.

State Board of Health Reed

Local Jottings Highlight City Happenings And Plans

The state house elevator rest is over and a new cable installed. Newcastle firms form two incorporations to build. The State Board of Tax Commissioners adjourns Friday after hearing rail and telegraph complaints. Gary post office grows to near third class. Michigan trip hints for Judge Pritchard. Central avenue sewer extension planned. Morton monument uses 14,000 pounds of bronze costing about 36000. Secret service officer Halls staffs the federal building. City officials debate market stalls rents and a new East Market Protective association forms with William T. Cook elected president.

East Market

Cook's Election Means Trouble in Market Group

William T. Cook heads the Last Market Protective Association opposing a city coliseum at the market house site. He questions mayoral motives in the building plan and faces disfavor from city officials while market friends seek a different president.

Market House

Fair and warmer tonight with Saturday sun

The forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Saturday with pleasant temperatures. Sunrise is at 4:25 and sunset at 7:15.

County Assessor flagships rise in 1307 assessments

County Assessor Albert A. Womack announced Friday that the increase in corporation and trust assessments in 1307 over last year would total 33,416,220. This rise excludes banks which have not yet been assessed.

Nounced

Bridge and lumber trust members jailed in Toledo case

Judge Morris sentenced six men from the bridge trust Trammond and Cleveland to six months in prison. Fourteen lumber trust members, led by local dealers, received the same term. Brick Supply Company members who pleaded guilty to pooling under the Valentine law were fined 1.90 and costs each.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Toledo Bridge Trust Trammond Cleveland Morris Lumber Trust Toledo Brick Supply Company

Burglary at Oxford Apartment on E Vermont Street

The apartment of Paul Simons at the Oxford on E Vermont Street was entered by a burglar and a small amount of money was taken. The incident occurred Thursday evening.

Paul Simons Oxford E. Vermontst

Notion for a new trial in Rhodius probate case

Drs. James H. Ford of Indianapolis H M Moyer of Chicago J S Hardy and J N Coans of Lebanon testified George Rhodius was sane but the court did not allow them fees. Judge Merley is expected to deny the petition at the next term of court.

James H. Ford Indianapolis H. M. Moyer Chicago J. S. Hardy J. N. Coans Lebanon George Rhodius Merley

Roosevelt hosts Japanese guests at luncheon in Oyster Bay

President Roosevelt entertained a distinguished Japanese party at lunch in Oyster Bay on July 12. Attendees included Admiral Yamamoto Viscount Aoki ambassador Motoki Kondo and Congressman Herbert Parsons Assistant Secretary Bacon and Mr and Mrs E G Morgan. They reportedly exchanged warm greetings and expressed hope for enduring friendly ties between the two nations.

Oyster Bay N. Y Roosevelt Admiral Yamamoto Viscount Aoki Motoki Kondo Mikado Herbert Parsons Bacon E. G. Morgan

Instructor Robert Hall Leads City Trip to Northeast

Robert Hall of Manual Training high school departs Indianapolis with a three person party for a ten day tour of the northeast. The itinerary includes Niagara Falls Albany Jamestown New York City and Washington with visits to these eastern cities.

Robert Hall Manual Training High School Indianapolis United States Niagara Falls Albany New York City Jamestown Washington

Park Board Confronted by Women Demand Dust Halt

At the Saks building the Board of Public Parks faced a packed room of women from N Senate Ave and Fall Creek campaigning against gravel dust from the creek. They insisted on stopping haulage, while the board said it cannot act and advised petitioning the mayor. The session adjourned after park official assistance.

Board of Public Parks Saks N. Senate Ave Fall Creek Park Board M. A. Downing Henry Jameson J. Clyde Power Hhes Spades Brookside Garfield Parks Knights of Pythias Riverside Park Twenty-seventh Thirtferhsts

Tax Board Hears Final Complaints From Phone Firms

The State Board of Tax Commissioners closed its session Friday with hearings from Michigan Central railroad and several Indiana telephone firms. Everett urged no raise for rail lines despite earlier assessments, while Tricks ville and Dubois County companies argued for changes. Officials noted ownership of telephone boxes and warned Bassett his request would wait after late filing. Prison sentences were ordered for bridge agents for the first time in Ohio history, with suspensions and paroles offered as an option.

State Board of Tax Commissioners W W.everett Michigan Central Railroad Company Everett Freieht Lasser Pep Peele John Glosser Tricksville Telephone Company Indiana J. Robert Dubois County Telephone Company H. Webb Pike County Telephone Company Bassett Ohio Harry Hammond W. N. Cleveland Board of Public Service

Girl Killed in Auto Drive Near Danville

Agnes Hul dah Garger a chorus girl was killed near Danville Pa when a touring car driven by Fred Owen went at high speed, struck a gully and leaped, throwing her from the seat. She died en route to a physician’s office, with a broken neck.

Danville Agnes Huldah Garger Fred Owen Owen

Johnson suffers setback as court voids Central-ave fare grant

Cleveland July 12 Mayor Johnson loses ground in his three cent fare drive as a special circuit court upholds Judge Phillips and reverses the Central-ave franchise. The grant is invalid for lack of consents. local circuit court exits due to political issues with a panel of Judges Wildman Wilson and Donohue.

Cleveland Johnson Central-ave Law Fare Company Phillips Ohio Wildman Wilson Donohue

Habich Bicycles Offers Rails and Rims For Sale

Habich bicycles advertised with steel rims Thor hubs and a Person saddle priced at 25 dollars. Coaster priced at 5 dollars extra. Sold by Gus Habich at 121 West Washington Street. Also Cabrets offered at 2 dollars per dozen from Harrod's Studio 116 Virginis-ave.

Habich Thor Person Coaster Gus Habich West Washington Street Harrod’s Virginis-ave

Herbert L Brown Tramps Boston to San Francisco Quest

Herbert L Brown of Boston, a Harvard graduate, walks from Boston to San Francisco on a college wager. He arrives in Wabash ahead of schedule and has until October 13 to complete the journey.

the Sun Wabash Ind Herbert L. Brown Boston Mass Harvard San Francisco

Boy Killed by Banana Peel Fall on City Sidewalk

Kansas City July 12. Robert Kindred trod on a banana peel on First street sidewalk was hurled to the ground his head struck the pavement breaking his neck He died within minutes in a tragic street accident reported by The Sun Special.

Kansas City Rohbert Kindred

Fire at Atkins Law Works

A smell blaze was found early Friday at the E. C. Atkins Law Works located at South and Illinois streets. Fire crews extinguished the fire without any injuries or losses reported.

Fire AT Law Works E. C. Atkins Law Works South and Illinois-sts

Death Toll Reported From July 4 Celebrations

The Tribune in Chicago tracks fatalities and injuries from July 4 festivities. The Sun notes the death list reaching a total of two.

Three Rooms Furnished Complete at People's Outfitting Co

Interior decor sale listing multiple room sets with price cuts. Furnished complete four rooms option noted with values and discounts, including new pianos and percentage savings, typical mid century catalog style from The People’s Outfitting Co.

The People’s Outfitting Co People's Outfitting Co

Denison Barber Shop Ad Promises Clean Hov Use

An old local notice advertises the Denison Barber Shop offering a cleaning service slogan and a ten word Tae Sun ad. The item mentions a three day period for a 15 cent rate and promotes sale of old traps.

Tae Sun

Haywood Says a Woman Lied in Court

Harry Orchard testified as a strong witness for himself while Senator Borah began cross examination on Friday afternoon and the defendant was asked to see the questioner's eyes.

Harywood Senator Borah Haywood Borah Steunenberg

Haywood Denies Paying for Crimes Involving Orchard

In a wiliness stand statement, W T Haywood says he never paid Harry Orchard or anyone to kill Steunéwhere or commit crimes. He asserts Orchard was a federation member and that his claimed crimes are false in every particular.

Borah Haywood Steunenberg Simpkins Orchard Cripple Creek Independence Station Lyte Gregory Denver Federation George A. Pettibone Alaska Gov Harry Orchard Steunéwhere W. TI. Haywood

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Simon Statehouse Newcastle W. J. Wood Railroad Commission Evansville David Elliott Gary Pharmacy Board Morton Tom Halls United States Secret Service Federal Building Michigan James A. Pritchard Criminal Court Central Ave Thirty-fourth-st Highland Place John Kealing Mr. Kealing Mr. Fish Citizens Gas Company Rhodius Capital City Circle Last St Metropolitan School of Music William P. Best E. Tenth St Los Angeles Colorado Springs the “Men of Broadway Broadway M. E. Church Ladies’ Aid Society of the E. Tennist. Church Lincoln Park Branch Bible School First Baptist Church Delaware and Twenty-fourth-sts J. L. D. Chandler Central-ave. M. E Brookside Park Leonard Quill of the Elks Philadelphia C. W. Fairbanks N. Meridian Sr Andrew Helm Linwood-st Hannah Mansur Vermont-st Capitol-ave James A. Allison Carl G. Fisher Mr. Allison Albert Leiber Louisiana-st Meridian-st William E. Kurts William T. Cook Bockwalter George Breunig Board of Public Safety Cook Combine Ques Cials Last Market Protective Association Challenge Mr. Cook Charles A. Bockwalter Albert A. Womack Steefple Jack L. G. Rothschild Fed Eral Building Norton TRUST Judge Morris Bridge Trust and Lumber Brick Supply Company Scrippe-McRae Preas Association Boise Idaho Willian D. Haywood Western Federation of Miners Lottie Day Bugsy Gov. Peabody Havry Steve Adans Adams Ogden Art’ Bastian Ed Munster Cripple Creek Union Dad TAX Board Herbert the Tribune Wulischnera Ee En Denison Ness Himself Questioner
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