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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1907
Page
3
Question settled by Ellliott Woods as superintendent and architect of the Capitol announces the result after considerable figuring on the official size of lawmakers in the lower house.
Washington July 22 a humorous study concludes a senator is 2.09 times as big as a congressman based on office space and furnishings. The piece notes the official sizes of senate and house offices and imagines the differences in rooms and amenities.
The article explains 12 elevators for 391 delegates and 14 in the senate building for 90 senators, noting a large deviation from the 2.09 to 1 ratio. Mr Woods, with Carnegie Institution input, factors senatorial head size and brain weight into elevator planning, comparing to congressional brain mass.
The article advises improving circulation through nourishing food and water intake, outdoor living, deep breathing, and light exercise. It recommends avoiding cosmetics, regular warm water and soap cleansing at night, and cold baths during the day to tone the skin.
Rev Zedadiah H Copp of Epiphany Methodist church claims the sun is hell after seven years study. He says this belief matches scripture describing Nicabod and cites his role as a juvenile court probation officer as context for his warnings to the bad boy.
Department of Justice and Bureau of Corporations press case against the tobacco trust which controls about 80 percent of tobacco production and 15 percent of cigar trade. Officials note potential abuses under Sherman law while citing varying consumer and farmer impacts and an upcoming report to President Roosevelt.
Cincinnati July 22. Harry J. Egbert deputy sheriff of Campbell County Kentucky died after being struck on the head with a beer glass during a fight at Coney Island. The woman escaped.
British society women embrace the tall walk described as a swift glide with aristocratic posture. It replaces the French mincing step and English stiff stride, requires a tall figure or slender frame, arched foot, and strong leg muscles, and is taught by dancing masters as a new fashion.
Auditor of State of Indiana certifies the Indianapolis based company Mechanics and Traders Insurance Company at 144 Carondelet St New Orleans Louisiana shows assets totaling 997 876 52 with cash real estate stocks and bonds and debts for premiums and liabilities including losses adjusted and unadjusted as of December 31 1906 The record is on file in the Auditor of State office and stamped March 9 1907.
City advertisement for bids by Indianapolis Board of School Commissioners and Board of Public Works. Includes proposals for dressing rooms at Shortridge High School and sewing department work, plus road improvements on Market Street and First Alley between New Jersey Street and Erie Street. Public remonstrance date July 26 1907.
Indianapolis Board of Public Works outlines improvements on multiple streets and alleys including curb to curb brick and brick gutter designs mortar foundations, concrete bases, cement sidewalks, marginal stones, and utility connections. Bids must include contingency liability insurance and a certified bid bond. the city may reject all bids.
The Board of Public Works announces improvements on Twenty-Fifth Meridian and Thirtieth Streets along with Ohio California Streets and North Street including curb, paving, grading, and sidewalk work. A remonstrance hearing is scheduled for Monday July 24 1997 to contest the assessments listed in the official roll.
The Commissioners of Public Health and Charities of Indianapolis announce that all listed vacant lots must have weeds cut and burned by July 23, 1907. If not done, the city will perform the work and assess the costs against the lot owners as prescribed by law.
Indiana Auditor of State certifies the National Life and Insurance Company of the United States State of Indiana financials as of December 1, 1906. It shows capital of 1,000,000 and total assets 7,106,512.15 with liabilities 5,959,631. Behooves office to note real estate, bonds, and loans, plus unadjusted losses and reserves. Chief officials listed at Chicago address No. 159 La Salle Street with Albert M. Johnson as president and Robert D. Law as secretary.
The Indiana Auditor certifies the Lumber Mutual Fire Insurance Company as of December 31 1906 with assets listed at 806 385 70 and total liabilities 120 213 668. The document names officers Ji W. Cale president and H E Stone secretary and notes the company address 141 Milk St Boston Mass and signature date March 12 1907.
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