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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1907

Page

2

Koreans Fear Rising Uprising as Japanese Dictator Controls Seoul

United Press from Seoul reports a martial atmosphere with Hazegawa in Tokyo backed rule. Korean resistance fears spillover as Secret League of Young Korea forms, consulates guard, and patrols suppress gatherings. A palace mob attack at the crown prince's sealing led to Japanese gunfire and deaths.

Secret League of Young Korea Marquis Ito Hayashi Japan United States Taihan Gate

Veteran Indianapolis fireman dies after long illness

Herman Oehler longtime member of the Indianapolis Fire Department died at 716 Russell Ave after over six years of rheumatic illness. A Civil War veteran and former regular army engineer, he served at Engine Companies 2 and 3 and on Engine 4 as a stoker and mechanic. He came to the U S in 1851 from Wittenberg Germany and left a wife, a brother, and a sister.

Massachusetts Ave Oehler Greencastle West

Debility and Fratulency Sufferer Seeks Relief

A reader describes mounting illness including debility and flatulence, adding piles and related symptoms, and asks for guidance on relief and treatment options. The note signals personal health concerns and a request for help.

Regiments See Things on Hills Headline Contd from Page One

Regiments on hills discuss camp life and rumors as Capt Franklin handles a mother’s request to return her minor son Edwin. Louis Young labors as a load-bearing helper, Col Harry Smith boasts his non coms and plans for governor’s day, while a barber-pole abbatoir rumor adds color to the camp. The commissary completes staple deliveries, watermelons and lemonade vanish, and W C T U questions temptations. A double-check system nets runaways, fines, and light confinement for intoxication. New sanitary officers train officers in hygiene and sanitation. Gen McKee bans uniformed youngsters from the field unless they change clothes.

Edwin Franklin Louis Young Noncom Col Harry Smith Indianapolis Ilumbago Kostenbader McKee

Sunday Worship Lineup and Church Activities

A list of Sunday morning and evening sermons across several churches led by Rev. Andrew Gilbert Yount Rev. H C Clippinger Rev. Cromwell P Kirby Rev J F Morris Dr Albert Hurlstone Rev Allan B Philrutt Rev T H Nelson Rev Harry Granison Hill and Rev George D Adamson Ph D. Topics include secure church membership love the motive of giving holiness and modern church health healing in the atonement and midsummer meditation. Queen Esther auxiliary of the Eastern Star hosts a musical literary evening July 20 at Pierson hall.

H. C. Clippinger Edwin Ray Church Cromwell P. Kirby South St. Baptist Church J. F. Morris E. Seventeenth-st. Christian Church Albert Hurlstone Roberts Park M. E

Democrats Dined by Taggart in Indiana Dinner

National Chairman Thomas Taggart hosted 330 guests at the French Lick hotel. B F Southam urged tariff revision as the 1908 issue, endorsed states rights and income tax, while A B Crampton critiqued party bosses and a resolution praised Taggart for steadiness amid hostile criticism from Republicans.

Thomas Taggart B. F. Southam Logansport Bryan A. B. Crampton Association Taggart Republican Party

Powers Guilty Of Involuntary Manslaughter In Friend Fatal Rock Attack

Ralph Powers was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the murder of his close friend Harry Webber. The crime stemmed from an incident at Columbia hall where Powers reportedly threw a rock into a crowd, striking Webber and causing his death. Sentencing ranges from two to 21 years, with motions pending and potential early release discussed by Deputy Prosecutor Charles Remster. Powers expressed distress at the verdict, saying he would rather be dead than prison, and was comforted by his good character as he awaits further legal action.

Ralph Powers Harry Webber Charles Remster Tennister Powers Webber Columbia Hall

Kidnapped Man Shot by Guatemalan Troops in Mexico

A dispatch from Tapachula, Mexico, says Plygremely Bower, described as an American, was kidnaped from Mexican soil and shot by Guatemalan troops. Bowen faced treason accusations against the Cabrera administration.

Bower Jase Tapachula Mex Bowen Cabrera

Knights of Tabor to Meet in Indiana Grand Session

The Grand Temple and Tabernacle of Knights and Daughters of Tabor of Indiana will hold its ninth annual grand session in the Marion county courthouse from Tuesday through Saturday. Presiding officers are Rev. B. F. Farrell of Indianapolis and Mrs. Addie Thomas of Terre Haute. A reception is planned at the U B F hall on N Delaware St Tuesday evening with a downtown parade scheduled Friday afternoon.

Grand Temple and Tabernacle of Knights and Daughters of Tabor Indiana Marion County B. F. Farrell Indianapolis Addie Thomas Terré Haute U. B. F. Hall N. Delaware St

Coal Famine Preventive Rates Authorized by ICC

Special to The Sun reports the Interstate Commerce Commission approved a temporary reduction of a cents per ton on coal shipped to Washington Idaho and Nevada from July 19 to September 1. Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line requested the cut to boost summer shipments and head off last winter’s fuel shortage. Harriman lines push dealers to move coal now for winter needs and gain higher profits from the reduced rate.

ST. Paul Minn Interstate Commerce Commission Union Pacific Railroad Oregon Short Line Washington Idaho Nevada Harriman Lines

Indiana Rail Commission Orders New Steubenville Depot

The Indiana Railroad Commission orders Lake Shore and Michigan Southern to build a new station at Steubenville with a minimum cost of 1600 dollars. Citizens, represented by Senator Wickwire, filed the petition. The present station is deemed inadequate and unsafe, and the new location should be near the Wabash intersection. The plan must be advanced within 0 days.

Indiana Railroad Commission Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad Steubenville Wickwire Wabash

Oil train derailment sinks cars into river at bridge

A Baltimore & Ohio oil train jumped the track at the east end of the Guandotte river bridge in Huntington last night. Three cars plunged through the girders into the water, tearing down a bridge span and causing oil fires visible for miles. Traffic disruption could last several days.

Huntington W. Va Baltimore & Ohio Guandotte River

Alleged Lychers Freed in Anson County Lynching Case

In Charlotte on July 20, a Union county superior court jury found John Jones not guilty in the lynching of Jonn v Johnson at Wadesboro on May 28, 1906. Jones was among 20 Anson county citizens charged. the acquittal came after a half hour deliberation and a single ballot.

Union County

White City annual picnic for New York store workers

The eighth annual picnic of the New York store employer drew 600 employees to the White City. Lunches, lemonade, watermelons, and ice cream fed crowds before field day events led by Walter Scholler. F L Pettis and F L Gerard judged and won in shooting, with evening dancing and skating contests closing the day.

New York White City Pennsylvania St Lew Shank Walter Scholler F. L. Pettis E. L. Booth E. A. Lamberts W. D. Sandford Don W. Smythe A. McEneight F. L. Gerard

Strike Called Off by United Press in Chicago

Following President Small’s guidance that a San Francisco telegraphers strike was settled, Secretary Russell sent bulletins to 13 unions announcing the strike’s end. The agreement allows rehiring of striking operators without prejudice as work resumes and wages are to be reviewed. The Francisco telegraphers will return to work Monday morning.

San Francisco Russell Small F‘risco

Eggs For His Security In New York Prison Term

Ten thousand dollars worth of eggs posted as security to win Henry Roerner’s release from city prison. Roerner, a candled broken and frozen eggs dealer, is charged with violating the corporation law and held on a five hundred dollar bond for examination. His friend Bam Rottenburg offered the egg security and quipped about rotten eggs having a market value. the judge accepted the bond.

Henry Roerner Roerner Bam Rottenburg Rottenburg

Public Works Notice on Indianapolis Street Improvements

City of Indianapolis announces proposed improvements under Improvement Resolutions 5232 4225 and 3234 for Maryland Street Lewis Street and Arsenal Avenue plus adjacent alleys and gutters. Projects include brick and asphalt paving concrete foundations curbs marginal stones catch basins and utility extensions to curb lines. Public works details dated July 9 1907 with plans and plan references.

Department OF Public Works Office of the Bear Majestic Indianapolis Ind Board of Public Works Indiana Maryland Street Blackford Street Lewis Street Fifteenth Street Sixteenth Street Arsenal Avenue Roosevelt Avenue Thirteenth Street Joseph T. E.liott Preston Trusler Fred J. Mack Board City of Shelby Street Raymond Street Southern Avenue Crick First Alley Stata Avenue Talbott Avenue Delaware Street Linteenth Street Twenty-Fifth Street Meridian Street Thirtieth Street Central Avenue Ohio Street State Avenue California Street Michigan Street North Street Roland Joseph T. Elliott Preston C. Trusler

Street Improvement Resolution Details On STLAM and SEVENTEENTH Streets

Improvement Resolution No. 4,704 outlines grading, graveling, and rolling on STLAM AVENUE from property line to property line to a uniform width of 12.25 feet and extends to SEVENTEENTH STREET from the east property line of TALBOTT AVENUE, per plans.

Stlam Avenue Seventeenth Street Talbott Avenue

Appointment of Oliver H Reveal as administrator

Oliver H Reveal was appointed administrator of the John R Wilson estate on Friday. The estate includes £15,000 in personal property. A $30,000 bond was filed as part of the process.

Oliver H. Reveal John R. Wilson

Marinette mill pays $15000 for scalp injury

Mrs Jessie Mandedogart received fifteen thousand dollars from the Marinette and Menominee Paper company for the loss of her scalp caused by machinery while employed. The settlement was announced today in Marinette Wisconsin.

The Marinette and Menominee Paper Company Mins Jessie Mandedogart

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