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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1906
Page
2
A Tuesday night musical and literary program at East and New York streets church aims to raise funds for missions and Northwestern College. Featured acts include organ preludes, choir numbers, recitations, piano solos, mandolins, and a benediction by Rev. J. H. Pressn.
Special to The Sas reports Jerry A. Mathews will retire from the presidency of the Indiana Society of Washington at the close of the current congressional session. New officers to be elected in December. It is believed Woo H. Smith will succeed Mr. Mathews.
Labor temple stockholders plan a Tuesday night meeting at Machinvite hall to discuss a new building project. The Indianapolis Medical Society meets Tuesday night at Willoughby hall. The Indiana Lincoln Teague executive committee meets at 8 o'clock at President Gate’s office. Bishop White addressed the graduating class at Knickerbocker hall after lunch at St Paul’s church. Thirteen graduates attended. The senior class farewell reception and dance occurred Monday night at Fuller hall gym. Indianapolis Masmerchor elected officers and directors. A committee was named to draft amendments to the bylaws. The Indianapolis Mandolin Club was entertained by Miss Olive Davy at 21 Brookside area. The Ladies Aid Society of Central Christian church plans a Wednesday afternoon meeting at 2:30. The Wayhinger W.O.C.T.O will meet at Mrs Von Arrdate’s home on Wednesday at 2. The founders memorial service was postponed to Friday night at 8 o clock in the parish house.
At Jefferson City on May 5 to June 5, delegates from Missouri met to nominate a superintendent of schools, a railroad commissioner, and to elect a new state committee. Delegates considered candidates and debated platform positions as the convention proceeded.
John C. New, longtime Indiana and national political figure, died at his Indianapolis home at 618 SN Pennsylvania street aged 73. He organized Indiana's Republican party, backed Benjamin Harrison's rise, ran the Indiana polls Journal, served as U S treasurer under Grant and head of the state committee, and influenced national campaigns. His death ends a career marked by firm organization and public service.
The text recalls Noah New, who guided Benjamin Harrison’s presidential bid in 1888 and later served as consul general in London. It notes New’s strong hand with his staff, his trusted role in Harrison’s campaign, and mentions the ongoing private funeral arrangements related to an associated death.
The U S Geological Survey calls for thorough investigation of structural materials after the San Francisco earthquake. It notes why some buildings withstood the shock, highlights the Appraisers building as nearly uninjured, and urges expanding tests on cements and concretes to guide safer construction nationwide.
A Kansas town recalls Burton a popular orator once lauded for public speaking, now shunned after his arrest. Citizens and rivals alike mourn his downfall, noting years of generosity and support from a community that once filled auditoriums to hear him. The piece reflects on fate’s turns and Burton’s uncertain future.
John Alston Moorhead a Pittsburg college student who eloped with Frances Doorle, his mother’s French maid, is spending his honeymoon at the Keeley Institute in White Plains. He was sent there by his uncle Horace after his father repudiated his earlier folly in New York.
One year after starting improvements the Downtown store enlarges departments across floors. Furniture moves out to make way for expansion of Carpets, Rugs, Millinery, Draperies, Wall Paper and Art on upper levels and Muslin Underwear, Corsets, Infants Wear on the Second Floor. First Floor loses Art Department. Alterations soon begin, reinforcing a busy growing store image.
The Brotherhood of the Edwin Ray M. E. church held a musical Monday night, enjoyed by those able to attend despite a heavy rain. The program pleased the audience, with each performer contributing effectively and BD Veack credited for leading the effort. A second presentation is anticipated at the nearby church.
The Standard Bearers of the Edwin Ray M. B church will meet Tuesday night at 141 Prospect Street, home of Miss Shawver. A special address by the pastor is planned and a full attendance is desired with an interesting program.
Special to The Sem Panbury Conn June 5 A rowboat quarrel on Tonetta lake ended in two drownings. Victims are Charles Swanson, 41, and Daniel Anderson, 47.
Special to The Sun reports Con Kreasman Nicholaa Longworth and President Roosevelt's daughter aboard the liner St Louis bound for Southampton. In London and Paris they will be entertained by ambassadors and aristocracy, with Dorchester House hosting a meeting with King Edward and Queen Alexandra. The couple may meet the Kaiser in Germany on their return to America in August.
City councilmen, upbeat after a rainy junket, debate changes to the coliseum project and market house concessions. An ordinance to declare Capitol Ave a boulevard after Oct 1 passes for paving with nes tranquilite, while a five year contract with Indianapolis Sanitary Co. for waste and dead animal removal is tabled.
At a council meeting Park Avenue improvement faced delay fears if ditulithie were ordered. The board chose asphalt instead. Many property owners attended to oppose planned improvements but were not given a chance to speak. Mrs Olive E Megrew widow of James W Megrew sent a note thanking the council for passing a resolution in memory of her husband.
The Castle Hall is completed at the corner of ODhigs and Wadsonste and will be dedicated Friday night by grand judge officers, with six local lodges and two uniform rank companies assisting. The association bought a large pipe organ, to be on display at the ceremony if possible, as plans aim to create a lasting Pythian citadel in Indianapolis.
An article extols Malta-Vita as the ideal hot season breakfast. It argues lighter, easy digestible nutrition supports body and brain, avoiding heavy meals during summer heat. Malta-Vite is described as white wheat with malt extract, baked crisp, sold by grocers for ten cents.
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