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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1907
Page
4
Superintendent and Architect of the Capitol after careful calculation announces the result regarding official size of lawmakers. The announcement confirms the adopted standard and outlines the method used to reach the decision.
Washington July 22. A humorous calculation declares a US senator is 2.09 times as large as a congressman based on floor space and features. Elliott Woods tests sizes for new Senate and House offices with rooms, doors, and a wood fire contrasted to a congressman’s simple setup.
The article notes 14 elevators for 9 senators in the senate building and 12 for 391 members and delegates. It attributes the difference to head weight and brain weight estimates, with input from the Carnegie Institution evaluating brain masses of senators versus congressmen.
Advice to improve complexion through diet hydration outdoor living and light exercise. Recommends avoiding cosmetics and using hot and cold water baths to tone the skin and enhance circulation.
Rev Zedadiah H Copp of Epiphany Methodist in Washington DC proclaims hell lies in the sun after seven years study. He says the sun matches the biblical abode of Nicabod and notes his role as a juvenile court probation officer when addressing idle youth.
The Department of Commerce and Labor reports the tobacco trust controls about half the tobacco business and is a Sherman Act candidate. Officials discuss possible harms from price manipulation and small retailer displacement, with a final report to President Roosevelt due after months of inquiry.
A London report notes British society women embracing the American walk as the new fashion in strolling. It emphasizes tall, upright posture, slender figures, arched feet, and strong leg muscles, with swift glides likened to a yacht in a breeze.
Auditor of Indiana certifies the Mechanics and Traders Insurance Company of New Orleans 144 Carondelet St shows capital 300000 paid up 800000 with assets including real estate 695360.00 and stocks and bonds 48572. Debts for premiums 29944.54 losses adjusted 2191.72 unadjusted 18698.73 total assets 26984.07 and reinsure needs 274466.06 on file as of December 31 1905 with official seal and signature of J C Billheimer Auditor.
Special to The Sun Cincinnati July 22 Harry J Ee bert deputy sheriff Campbell county Kentucky was struck with a beer glass by a woman during a fight at Coney Island and died at City hospital the assailant escaped
City bids due July 30 1907 for Shortridge High School gym dressing rooms and sewing department cases plus multiple street improvements across Indianapolis including Market Street Alley West of New Jersey Street and several sidewalks and brick paving projects. Bids require certificates, insurance, and performance bonds with right to reject any or all bids.
The Board of Public Works lists improvements across streets including twenty-fifth thirty-first and Ohio California streets with cement sidewalks curbs and grading. Remonstrances due by Monday July 29 1507 and assessment roll with owners names is on file for public viewing.
The Commissioners of Public Health and Charities of Indianapolis notify owners that weeds on numerous city lots must be cut and burned by July 2, 1907. If not done, the city will perform the work and charge the costs to the owners listed, including J H Woodruff, Osgood’s North Park, Reagan Park, Johnson’s Sub, and many other named property holders and blocks in Marion County.
Copy of condition for the National Life Insurance Co. of the U S A dated December 31 1906. Company at 159 La Salle street Chicago Illinois officers Albert M Johnson president Robert D Lay secretary. Capital amount noted as 5108000 approximate.
The document lists assets totaling 7 206 512 15 with cash on hand 225 280, real estate 407 633 42, stocks and bonds 3 916 825 1 9, mortgages double value 1 922 542 50, debts secured 403 521 87, premiums 201 088 96. Liabilities include unadjusted losses 12922 15, suspense losses 22 045 9, apportioned surplus 215 343.51 totaling 9 958 631 Bi. greatest amount in one risk 20 000. An official 6th day of March, 187.. J. C. Billheimer, Attorney of State.
The document presents a partial financial statement for Lumber Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Boston, listing assets such as stocks and bonds and mortgages, total assets around 306 385.70, liabilities including amounts owed to banks, losses and necessary reinsuring funds, and a concluding state auditor certification dated December 1, 1966 with seal. The text names corporate officers G. W. Gale president and H. E. Stone secretary and provides address No 141 Milk St Boston Massachusetts.
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