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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1907

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Catholic federation meeting addresses growth of associate membership

Two new societies in Massachusetts were admitted to the American Federation of Catholic societies. A special committee urged promoters in parishes to recruit 10 000 associate members at 50 cents annually and to open a central bureau to inform Catholics nationwide. Prominent clergy supported federation, with remarks on German Catholics and education, while committees reported progress and future sessions planned in Boston or Pittsburgh.

American Federation of Catholic Societies Federation B. F. Goettelman Toledo Germany Goettelman America Herman Kemper the Soldier's Home Dayton Messmer Milwaukee McFaul Trenton N. J Catholic Extension Society Massachusetts State Court of Foresters F. Gaudin The Knights of America Sacred Heart Church Joseph Benning Cincinnati Tomlinson Hall D. O Claypool Chief Horn Cloud Indianapolis South Dakota

Local Jottings Show Growing City Pulse and Budget Items

Grief items and city signals frame a growing Indianapolis scene. Wheat contracts rise to 80 8 cents per bushel while express companies face an Indiana Railroad Commission hearing starting September 3. Hamilton County Reunion at Brookside park gathers many former residents from Marion county with families.

Hamilton County Reunion Association Brookside Park Hamilton County Marion County

Arrest 83 Men In Crusade Roundup In City Workhouse

Police swept up 83 men Monday, bringing 37 before Police Judge Thomas C. Whall Tuesday. Most pleaded guilty to loitering, fined five dollars plus costs, and received 30 days in the workhouse. Two men, Said and Hudson, gave conflicting robbery tales later questioned by Capt. Bray.

Wniters Thomas C. Whall Kid” Kelley Terre Haute Belt Railroad W. Washington Sts Trimpe Woodward Washington St Monument Place Edward S. Bray E. Market Sr Bray Hudson

Fairbanks Left At Water Tank After Train Mix Up

Vice President Fairbanks dined with a Morndar family after missing a train and alighting at a water tank 49 miles north of Portland. The conductor believed him aboard. He spent hours with a section boss, had dinner with the family, then rode a regular train to Astoria for a reception and later visited the cruiser Charleston.

United Press Associations Portland Ore Fairbanks Morndar Hero Astoria Charleston

Supreme Tribunal of K P Meets in Indianapolis

The Supreme Tribunal of the Order of Knights of Pythias sessions in Indianapolis hear appeals from grand domains. Noted members include Judge John H. Alexander and Judge John F. Hir scher with other officers and the supreme recorder Robert A. Brown. One matured case from Honolulu involves sick benefits at Oahu Lodge No. 1.

John H. Alexander Leesburg Chief Tribune John F. Hirscher St. Paul Dunne Oahu Lodge No. 1 Honolulu Hawaii Supreme Charles E. Shiveley Richmond Supreme Recorder Brown Supreme Tribunal Indianapolis Supreme Lodge

Water analysis expansion by State Board of Health

The State Board of Health has hired J. C. Hinmann to conduct water analyses due to rising demand from citizens and township trustees. Hinmann, a Indianapolis high school graduate trained in a laboratory, will send out analysis outfits on request with history forms. Dr. Parker of Kirklin requested seven outfits in one day.

State Board of Health J. C. Hinmann Hinmann Indianapolis Parker Kirklin

Miss Rea Chandlee's Vacation in Colorado

Miss Rea Chandlee stenographer at the State Board of Health reports a vacation trip to Colorado. She visited the Grand Canyon, Pikes Peak and other points of interest during the travel period.

Rea Chandlee The State Board of Health Colorado Grand Canon Pikes Peak

Glidden Auto Tour Reaches Indianapolis City Stop

Glidden touring cars arrive in Indianapolis after a dusty nine hour run from South Bend. H. N. Van Sicklen drives the first Apperson as a committee greets the autos and escorts them to the Denison Hotel for checking in before the next leg to Columbus. Roads were rough between South Bend and Peru, easing afterward with fewer incidents reported.

Indianapolis South Bend Denison House Columbus Apperson H. N. van Sicklen Denison Hammond’s Park Peru

Billek admits duping Vizal family in murder case

Herman Billek testified in his own defense admitting he duped the Vizal family with useless charms and medicines. He said the family was credulous and that he and Mrs Vizal were not lovers. He faces murder charges over five Vizal members and one mother who allegedly swallowed poison. He also confessed to swindling the family out of $900 on counsel advice.

Chicago Herman Billek Vizal Martin Vrzal

Elks Begin Convention With 13000 Attendees In Philadelphia

Judge Henry A. Melvin opened the grand lodge session as 13000 delegates gather for the Elks convention. Likely next grand exalted ruler is John K Lenet of Charleroi with Samuel H Needs of Cleveland opposing. Contests for grand trustees and grand treasurer draw keen interest as Denver constitution takes effect and Dallas eyes next meeting.

Philadelphia Henry A. Melvin Grand Lodge The Elks' Convention Grand Locze John K. Lenet Charleroi Samuel H. Needs Cleveland J. W. Wagner Kansas City E. W. Leich New York William T Leickie Dowagiac Mich Bayard Cray Frankfort Ind Melvin Denver Dallas Tex Milwaukee Washington Park

Orchard Denies Story Of Aller In Haywood Trial

In Boise Idaho on July 16 Cyrus W Aller former Florence Cripple Creek railroad agent faced preliminary examination after being charged with perjury. Orchard testified he did not call on Detective Scott at Cripple Creek when Aller swore he did. Aller was bound over. The morning focused on impeaching witnesses who testified Orchard was not present at the Sullivan mine blast at Bunker Hill and background on Cripple Creek conditions.

Ard Sullivan Bunker Hill Cripple Creek Cyrus W. Aller Florence Miners’ Association McCormick Vindicator Orchard

Wynne Faces Recall After Social Rift With Reid

Special to The Sun. Washington July 16. Robert J. Wynne former Gridiron Club president and ex postmaster general faces likely recall from London as ambassador White law Reid shuns Wynne at Dorchester House. Public excuse cites dissatisfaction with salary now 312,909 but real reason is Wynne’s persona non grata status with Mr Reid. Wynne’s family was omitted from the July Fourth festivities at Reid’s London residence.

Sun Washington Robert J. Wynne Gridiron Club London Whitelaw Reid Wynne Dorchester House Mr. Reid Mr. Wynne Sam

Indiana Labor Statistics Seeks Local Union Data

The Indiana state bureau of statistics aims to collect labor data from unions. It requests each local to provide trade and local number, membership as of December 51, 1946, changes since then, apprenticeship terms, apprenticeship and journeyman pay, and total benefits including strike sick death traveling and unemployment benefits, plus average weekly amounts.

State Bureau of Statistics Indiana

Dr J N Hurty Honored as Tuberculosis Congress Vice President

Dr J N Hurty secretary of the State Board of Health has been named one of the vice-presidents of the International Tuberculosis congress to be held next year in Washington This marks the first international congress in the United States and is expected to attract over 300 attendees from Europe

Geveral United States Federation Boston Pittsburg J. N Hurty State Board of Health Washington Europe

Jolley Plea Plea Change In Marion County Court

Robert Jolley, charged with killing his daughter by forcing carbolic acid, was arraigned before Judge Irvin. He pleaded guilty without his lawyer present, the judge refused to accept it and directed a change to not guilty. Jolley remained in the county jail as attorney Henry Seyfried later entered a formal not guilty plea.

Robert Jolly Marion County Grand Jury Irvin Criminal Court Charles Remster Jolley Henry Seyfried

Ask for Better Air in Schools Across Indiana

Patrons statewide petition the State Board of Health to improve schoolhouse sanitation. Dr J N Hurty notes rising citizen concern about pupil welfare, while officials blame economy for delays in new builds and repairs. Petitions listed from Pipe Creek township Madison county Kempton Tipton Pyrmont Carroll county and Territe Boone county.

State Board of Health J. N. Hurty Pipe Creek Township Madison County Kempton Tipton County Pyrmont Carroll County Territe Boone County

Divorce Granted to Mme Gould in Boni De Castellane Case

Paris July 16 A final decree of divorce in favor of Mme Gould former wife of Count Boni De Castellane was entered today freeing her from the count.

United Press Associations Paris Mme. Gould Boni de Castellane

Reiter Appointed Lake County Superior Court Judge

Gov. Hanly named Virgil Reiter of Hammond to the Lake county superior court Tuesday morning, appointing him as judge. The announcement notes the appointment comes into effect promptly.

Hanly Virgil 8. Reiter Hammond Lake County

Fitzpatricks Visit Dunkirk For Morton Monument Unveiling

Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Fitzpatrick of Dunkirk visit their son Ed Fitzpatrick clerk of the supreme court and family. They will stay until the Morton monument unveiling at 108 N Delaware Indianapolis, after 14 years with New York Dental company nearby Tomlinson Hall.

J. D. Fitzpatrick Dunkirk Ed. Fitzpatrick Supreme Court Morton Grant H. Clay New York Dental Company Delaware Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis

United States Weather Forecast Sunrise Sunset Details

A fragmented weather forecast references sunrise and sunset times with unclear cataloging. The readable elements mention sunrise and sundown markers while other characters appear garbled, suggesting OCR errors rather than substantive meteorological data.

New Planes For Sale From Wulschners Successors

The People's Coal and Cement Co. announces new planes priced at $165 and up. Successors to Logsdon Aeros. Fuel Company. Both phones listed for inquiries.

Wulschnersa People's Coal and Cement CO Logsdon Aeros Fuel Company

Park View Sanitorium Treatment Offerings

Park View Sanitorium lists therapy for cancer skin uterine and rectal diseases led by Dr L T Leach with affiliations in New York and California offering specialized treatment options.

L. T. Leach New York California-ats

Preacher Fined by Police Judge for Contempt

Rev. B W Grafton pastor of Central Christian church Anderson was fined 23 dollars for contempt of court by Judge Blanchard Horne. He refused to reveal where he obtained a bottle of beer shown in his pulpit sermon claiming it was bought near the church. He plans to appeal to the circuit court and his congregation is described as very large. Evangelist Scoville previously held a revival at the church.

Horne Grafton Circuit Court United States Evangelist Scoville

Attorney Wilson Dies At His Home In Indianapolis

John R. Wilson prominent Marion county lawyer died at 1808 Central Ave after Brights disease. Funeral and burial private at Crown Hill. Memorial meeting planned in Federal Building. Wilson, 54, born Farmville Virginia, came to Indianapolis in 1873. He held political and legal posts, partnered with several firms, and was a friend of Dr. Hurty.

Crown Hill Marion County Bar Association United States District Federal Wilson Farmville Indianapolis Hendricks, Hood and Hendricks Robert B John §. Duncan Horace Speed Oklahoma W. E. English Wiliam EE English Duncan, Smith and Wilson Morris Townley Alonzo Green Smith John E. Sullivan Mr. Wilson Hampden-Sydney College University of Virginia John N. Hurty State Board of Health Hurty

Plan of Mayor Declared Legal May Be Granted Site

County Attorney Caleb S. Denny stated on Tuesday that with limited review he sees no legal objection to a contract in which the city would obtain county ground for a city building on the courthouse grounds He favors Mayor Bookwalter's plan and expects the commissioners to grant the new building amid strong local backing.

C. S. Denny Coliseum Caleb S. Denny Bookwalter

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