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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1907

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Injustice Done Indians Should Alter View

At the American Federation of Catholic Societies session, Rev. Charles Courier urged correcting injustices to American Indians. He cited 291,000 Indians with 25,000 in government and Catholic schools and 5,000 in Catholic faith, noting precarious schools and underfunded missions. Archbishop Messmer urged federation unity and cooperation to promote Catholic interests nationwide.

American Federation of Catholic Societies Charles W. Courrier The Indian Bureau Washington United States Edward Feeney Federation Messmer Milwaukee

Safeblast burglary at J C Allison grocerystore

Robbers forced entry at 698 895 W Thirtieth St early Monday. door of a small safe blown off, $116 taken plus $140 missed, 31 silver coins and various bills. They left via back window with a rubber rain coat and butcher aprons. Police unable to identify suspects. explosion muffled, heard by few. Prior break-in reported at 1 Se 50 pennies and cigars.

J. C. Allison Fannie Vanderhide Eagledove Allison Indianapolis

United States Weather Forecast Summary

Partly cloudy and threatening with occasional showers and thunderstorms tonight and Tuesday. Sunrise at 4:28. Sunset at 7:13. Temp around 72 degrees at noon.

United States

Japanese Spy Arrest Reported From San Diego

The War Department confirms the arrest at San Diego California of a Japanese spy and the excluding of another. Gen Funston reported the event to the State Department. Acting Secretary Ainsworth says the detained man at Fort Rosecrans acted suspiciously and was searched yet seemed to take no heed. The other Japanese was hustled off the grounds and no further action is expected.

Funston State Department Ainsworth Fort Rosecrans

Guthrie Counts Frantz Nominee for Oklahoma Governor

Scripps McRae Press Association notes Gov Frantz has the Republican nomination for Oklahoma governor with 8 8 delegates pledged from among 1 576 instructed and 20 counties yet to report. He will open his campaign Saturday at Ada in Indian Territory.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Guthrie Okla Frantz Ada I. T

WAIT FOR WORD TO LEAVE KEYS

The Scrippa McHae Press Association reports New York July 135 The mine is laid All that remains is to touch off the fuse Strike signals expected at telegraphers headquarters The board of strategy has been in continuous session since Saturday night Within five minutes after the flash 2 6 men will leave their keys in Greater New York representing 90 per cent of the force Both systems likely to be tied up War may not be declared Be ready for the word from President Small in San Francisco The likelihood of settlement seems remote

Scrippa-McHae Press Association New York McInerney San Francisco President Small

Fairbanks Delegate Dilemma At Indianapolis Methodist Churches

Indianapolis churches debate whether delegates to the Columbus conference should be instructed to back Charles Warren Fairbanks. Meridian street church favors no instruction while Roberts Park and Edwin churches show varying stances. Some pastors threaten opposition if Fairbanks does not withdraw from the race.

Huristone Fairbanks Henry Tutewller Roberts Park Indiana Clippinger J. W. Spreen Mr. Fairbanks J. L. F. Sterg Edwin May Indianapolis Meridian St Columbus Baltimore

Bottle of Beer in the Pulpit

Rev T W Grafton in Anderson Indiana alleges saloons violate Sunday laws by displaying a quart beer bought near the Central Christian church. After sermon he handed the beer to police as evidence and they arrested a bartender at Henry Lamper’s saloon for selling beer on Sunday.

Partment T. W. Grafton Henry Lamper Lamper The Christian Church

Beveridge to Wed in Berlin at American Legation

A cablegram reports United States Senator Albert J. Beveridge will marry Miss Catherine Eddy of Chicago at the American legation in Berlin on August 7. The ceremony was moved from Chicago where Miss Eddy's home was to host the event due to her mother's illness and a wartime abroad visit.

United States Albert J. Beveridge Catherine Eddy Chicago Ber Miss Eddy Endy Berlin

Eleph ant figure marks move to new Marion clubhouse

The Marion club elephant now stands on the stage of the auditorium and gymnasium in the new clubhouse on N Meridian Street. The old rooms are deserted while the library and baths are in use. complete setup may take about two months before the public is invited to view. The interior features mahogany woodwork and mission style furniture.

Federal Building N. Meridianst

Third Session of State Tax Board Opens to Hear Appeals

The Third Session of the State Tax Board begins Monday and will run twenty days with possible extension. Appeals include Indianapolis and Louisville Railway, Indiana Cotton Mills at Cannelton, and others as the board reviews real and personal property values and assesses railroad properties. Romney N. Willson led the railway’s challenge to statewide acreage assessment, arguing railroad ties and rails aren’t in use yet. The board aims to equalize assessments and finalize all matters before it.

Diana Cotton Mills Cannelton Lee Rodman State Board of Tax Commissioners Rodman Indianapolis and Louisville Railway Company Indiana Cotton Mills Company Albert H. Brown Orange County L. T. Dickson Southern Fire Brick and Clay Company Vermillion County Romney N. Willson Orange County Board Gavn

Billek to Testify in Vizaal Family Poisoning Case

Herman Billek, charged with poisoning six members of the Vizaal family to steal savings and life insurance, is expected to testify in his own defense tomorrow. The state will close this afternoon with the identification of letters written by Mrs. Vrzal to Billek.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Chicago Herman Billek Vizaal Vrzal Billek

Murder Over Ball Game Sparks Fatal Stabbing

Pittsburg July 5. Fred Slagel 20 was stabbed through the heart by Augustus Kline 27 after a long standing feud worsened by a ball game argument. Slagel died almost instantly. Kline was arrested today.

Scripps-WebKnise Press Association Pittsburg Fred Slagel Augustus Kline Kline

Decrease in Hendricks County Voter List Revealed

Special to The Swan reports Danville Indiana July 15 that the enumeration of voters by township trustees shows a decline of 227 from six years earlier. The 1900 total was 6,606 and this year 5,979 voters are reported, reflecting reduced electoral strength across the county.

Danville Ind Hendricks County

Pay for their sport through fines in wildlife cases

The fish and game commission requires Deneen Runyan of Roanoke to pay 26.75 for possessing a travel net and John Armstrong of Summittville to pay 34.75 for hunting without a license.

Fish and Game Commission Deneen Runyan Roanoke John Armstrong Summittville

Grant H. Clay, M. D., Dentist Opens Local Practice

Grant H. Clay, M. D., a dentist with fourteen years with the New York Dental Company, announces a new office at 108 N. Delaware Street, opposite Tomlinson Hall in Indianapolis.

Grant H. Clay M. D New York Dental Company Delawareat Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis

Free ten word ads in The Sun want columns

A notice invites readers to place a vacant room rental ad free of charge for three days in The Sun’s want columns, encouraging readers to try the service.

the Sun THE SUN

Bomb Plant Razed in Odessa Sinking Casualties Reported

Seven people were killed and many injured by a bomb factory explosion in Odessa, reports from the city say. The blast occurred in the early hours and authorities are assessing the damage and investigating the cause. Local residents describe shattered buildings and a smoky skyline as emergency crews rush to the scene.

Odessa

Old Settlers Reunion to Feature Notables at Broad Ripple

Marion County Old Settlers announce speakers for the annual reunion at Broad Ripple on August 20 21 and 22. Congressman James E Watson of Rushville Charles W Miller of Goshen and William L Taylor of Indianapolis have consented to speak. A gold medal will be awarded to the oldest living Marion county settler in attendance along with other prizes.

Broad Ripple J. A. Dynes Marion County Old Settlers’ Association James E. Watson Rushville Charles W. Mil Ler Goshen William L. Taylor Indianapolis

Fil Filing Tackle Special on Split Bamboo Rod

Local ad offers a special split bamboo fishing rod at $1.00 with Gus Habich located at 121 West Washington Street. The compact notice promotes affordable tackle and directs readers to the Portsmouth area hardware shop for the item.

Gus Habich West Washington Street

The Gem Laundry and Furnished Rooms Ad Summary

The Gem Laundry offers family washings rough dry at 5c per pound with flat pieces ironed and phone 1671. The People’s Outfitting Co offers four rooms furnished complete valued at 225 dollars for 155 dollars, while three rooms furnished complete valued at 175 dollars for 125 dollars. Sun Will Consider It columns invite ten word vacancy ads.

THE GEM Laundry People’s Outfitting Co

Bank Assessments for Indianapolis Banks

The county assessor fixed the following assessments for Indianapolis banks: American National Bank 1 465 400. Capital National Bank 507 960. Columbia National Bank 240 360. Fletcher National Bank 725 000. Indiana National Bank 1 227 50? Merchants National Bank 1 220 700. Union National Bank 145 150. Meyer Kiser Bank 27 790. Peoples State Bank 7 100. Richcreek Bank 74 180. H P Wasson Bank 13 271. J F Wild State Bank 19 175.

American National Bank Capital National Bank Columbia National Bank Fletcher National Bank Indiana National Bank Merchants National Bank Union National Bank Meyer-Kiser Bank People’s State Bank Richcreek Bank H. P. Wasson Bank J. F. Wild State Bank

Knights of Pythias Military Ball at Riverside Park

The Knights of Pythias Indiana announce a grand military ball at Riverside Park on August 16. Pythians from the state will camp at Riverside from August 12 to 17, aligned with the dedication week of the Pythian building.

the Knights of Pythias of Indi Riverside

Explosion on battleship Georgia at Provincetown

A serious accident aboard the battleship Georgia at Provincetown Mass injures 17 including Lieut Goodrich son of Rear Admiral Goodrich Eight are seriously hurt causes may be ignition of a turret charge The Georgia sails to Boston with the wounded and a board of investigation is ordered Capt McRae reports to the Navy Department and names of other injured midshipmen Cruse and Goldthwaite are noted.

Tleship Georgia Provincetown Mass Capt. McRae The Navy Lieut. Goodrich John T. Cruse Faulkner Goldthwaite McRae Boston

Police Dragnet Combat Loafers In City Roundup

Chief of Police Robert Metzger orders a city wide dragnet to arrest loiterers around saloons parks and stores amid recent petty thefts. The crackdown targets loitering suspects in efforts to curb crime and encourage offenders to leave town. Reports cite break ins and thefts including a butcher shop and residences as officers intensify patrols and plain clothes work.

David Pfaff E. Michigan Jr W. O. Anderson Park Ave Herman Page Howard Sr C. H. Enners Hamilton Ave Valy Grekak Schlangen and Radamacher Missouri Washington Sts Fred Steddelhous Peter Wayridge Nick Blum

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