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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1907
Page
2
During a busy session the council discussed a new fire safety ordinance to replace the previous measure on downtown building automatic nozzles with rotary nozzles. The proposal would invite bids from about six firms and eliminate the old system.
A Cincinnati woman credits Postum and Grape-Nuts for renewed health and pink cheeks after chronic ailments and nerve issues. The article also notes several city council measures including rotary nozzles, employment agency licensing, higher city salaries, switch rights for coal yards, health seal penalties, railroad crossing lights, and asphalt surfacing plans on Meridian Street.
Milwauke Wis June. Electricians and helpers at the Weat Allig plant walked off the job today prompting a strike that halted operations and could affect production schedules. Local union officials stated the walkout follows unresolved contract demands and wage disputes with management insisting on ongoing negotiations.
The Michigan and Indiana Retail Coal Dealers Association opened its convention in Fort Wayne at 10 am with welcome addresses from President F A Hobbs. Registration was heavy, with 1606 members already checked in Monday night and more arriving. Delegates from major eastern coal companies and operators from Indiana and Michigan filled the Claypool hotel as the event began.
Boise June 4 A jury of six Republicans four Democrats and one Prohibitionist will decide the fate of W D Haywood charged with the murder of ex Governor Steunenberg The jurors include Gess McBean Gilman Clark Powell Sebern Mensecar Schrivener Robertson Smith Burns Russell and a Prohibitionist boarders wanted with ten words three anya Cor 18 cent e you gent doarders.
Georgia Edwards of Nashville Tennessee test cases the interstate commerce act over first class ticket denial to a white car, arguing black passengers receive unequal treatment. The ICC hearings this week could decide the future of separate railroad accommodations in the South. The case targets the Western and Atlantic route and involves forced movement to a Jim Crow car amid dirty smoky conditions and hostile behavior.
The final lecture in a series by Dr. Joseph M. Thurston of Richmond honors the graduating class of the Physio-Medical College of Indiana. It will be held in the university auditorium at College Ave and Fourteenth St Wednesday evening at o clock. The topic is The Religion of the Human Body, with a chart contrasting Animal and Human Mind and a focus on mas animeliom and spiritual uplift.
Policemen Henry Kiefer was dismissed while Harley Reed and George Bradley were suspended for 15 and 30 days after a Board of Public Safety hearing Monday. Chief Robert Metzger led the crackdown against drinking on duty in the force.
The executive committee of the Hendricks County Fanciers association set the next animal exhibit in Danville for January 21 to 22, 198. Principal officers are H. M. Gentry, president, and Evan B. Davis, secretary and treasurer.
Warsaw Ind June 4 Harry Brown ng an Indianapolis student at Winona academy was awarded first prize in the Bible question contest during commencement week exercises. Kenneth Rider Scottsburg Ind was second.
An angry mob headed by Mrs Belle Moore pursued Frank Hahn after an alleged drunken assault on 18 year old Alta Petticord near the I and W railroad tracks. Neighbor Charles Girt aided, Hahn was caught near McLain and Miller and held until Bicycle Officers Schlangen and Simon arrived.
Cement City Michigan June 4 Nell Ferris 3 Washington Griffith 50 and Byron Beecher 4 drowned while fishing in Silver Lake last night. Bodies recovered from the water.
In San Francisco a nitro glycerin bomb exploded under an electric car on Haighest as it neared Colest. Four passengers were aboard. the blast wrecked the car but caused no serious injuries. A man placing the package, Daniel J. White, a striking car man, was chased down and identified.
American actress Edna May wed Oscar Lewisohn at Windsor registry. The ceremony was quiet as the couple arrived from Ascot in Lewisohns car. They plan a European honeymoon by car.
Auditor of State John Billheimer urges Indiana Mutual Life Insurance policy holders not to reinsure or alter policies with Marquette Life Insurance Company of Chicago. The firm has been refused a license to operate in Indiana for not meeting state insurance laws.
Berlin fans welcomed American soprano Geraldine Farrar with an ovation at her Royal Opera appearance in La Traviata. Her Berlin beginnings and training era were recalled as the crown prince and crown princess joined in congratulations after Farrar’s encores and ten minutes of conversation in the royal box.
Irene A. Wenster aged five dies in South Bend Indiana after her clothing caught fire while playing with matches. Weakened by burns she succumbed at home, authorities said. The incident was reported on June 4 as a tragic accidental fire.
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