Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Weddings
Mrs William Reed returns from visiting Alvin Lockard near Cincinnati. Laura Allen and Victor Paul Franklin wed in Orestes Indiana on June 10 at the groom’s brother’s home. Engagement announced for Miss Carlie Buskirk and George Mavor with July wedding planned.
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William Reed
Alvin Lockard
Cincinnati
Laura Allen
Charles Allen
Victor Paul Franklin
Orestes
Ind
Rev
Cecil Franklin
Carlie Buskirk
Lester L. Norton
George Mavor
Railroad ordered to raise bridges and clearances in Indiana
Indiana Railroad Commission orders Central Indiana to remove or elevate an overhead crossing near Uncas Parke county. L. E. W. must elevate a shed at Noblesville while maintaining bridges at Peru and Muncie until new structures are built with alarms. Additional low structures at Alta Mont Tipton and Portland must not allow box cars under sheds and must meet standard height. Central Indiana may keep Cicero creek bridge until replacement, with end alarms and rope warnings. Commission aims to locate and fix faulty constructions. all bridges must be at least 21 feet above rail tops.
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Indiana Railroad Commission
Central Indiana Railroad
Uncas
Parke County
Cicero Creek
Hamilton County
Commission
Rockwood Tragedy: Shafer Murders Family Then Dies
Charles Shafer killed his wife, mother in law, and a young son at Rockwood Ohio before fleeing. Found dead in a field four miles from the scene with a carbolic acid bottle in his hand. Shafer's mother, aged 6, faced arrest on complicity charges. The family was buried together as reports tie the motive to family strife over a broken window pane.
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San . Huntington
W. Va
Charles Shafer
Rockwood
Shafer
Carrie Brammer
Brammers
Lawrence County
British envoy heads to Tokyo to mend Japan US ties
Sir Claude MacDonald, the British ambassador to Japan, departs London for Tokyo with instructions to pursue improved relations between Japan and the United States. The move follows communications between Washington and London and is supported by talks between Sir Edward Grey and U. S. Ambassador Reide.
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Eng
the Post Today
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England
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May recall ambassador signals German policy shift
Sprek Von Sternberg, German ambassador to the United States, is reported to be recalled, with ill health given as the reason. Baron Von Schwarzenstein in Pekin is expected to replace him, marking a potential change in Berlin’s diplomatic stance.
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Berlin
Sprek von Sternberg
United States
Baron Munim von Schwarzenstein
Pekin
Baron von Sternberg
Local Amateur Leagues Schedule Sunday and Saturday Games
The Y M I team faces Hibernian rivals K F M Sunday at No 2 Riverside in Commercial league action. Centurys meet Tiles at No 1 Riverside while German House plays Taggarts at Fairview. City league games Saturday include Lillys vs Premiers at Riverside No 1, Popes vs Atkins at Riverside No 5, and Atlas vs Parrys at Garfield.
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Riverside
German House
Taggarts
Fairview
Lillys
Popes
Atkins
Atlas
Parrys
Garfield
Delegates Aiming for Arbitration at Hague Peace Conference
Scripps-McRae Press reports that US delegates will back arbitration to expand the Hague tribunal powers and prevent war. They seek neutral rights definitions, limits on military spending, and timing between war declaration and start, with cautions on explosive mines harming neutrals.
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Scripps-McRae Preas Association
Washington
State Department
United States
Scripps- McRae Press Association
Hague
Millionaire Hoopes Sentenced to a Year Abroad
Dawson Hoopes, Philadelphia millionaire, pleaded guilty to assault and battery after firing a shotgun at Charles A. Newhall last February. Judge Swartz imposed a fine of 1000 dollars and one year imprisonment or one year in Europe, with Hoopes bond set at 6000 dollars. His attorney cited alcohol impairment and planned Europe voyage if suspended.
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Charles A. Newhall
Swartz
Criminal Court
Hoopes
Europe
Grace Pro-Cathedral garden party planned for Knickerbocker hall
The Grace Pro-Cathedral congregation hosts a Wednesday garden party and concert at Knickerbocker hall to raise funds for the new building. Refreshments will be sold and a child acted play The Princess and the Dragon will be performed by six girls with Mary Duncan as author.
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Grace Pro-Cathedral
Knickerbocker Hall
Mary Duncan
Chicago
Ruth Brinkmeyer
Lucianna Joss
Gertrude Schmidt
Hugh McGibeny
McGibeny
Kenneth Rose
Miss Stewart
Jessie Patterson
Jane Alexander
Knights Templar to Attend National Conclave in Saratoga
Rapier commandery No 1 of Indianapolis plans a special train to Saratoga Springs New York for the thirtieth triennial conclave of the Grand Encampment United States from July 7 to 11 The trip will depart Indianapolis on Sunday July 7.
Saloon shooting in Indianapolis district injures Allan Bell
In a Friday afternoon fight at Eleventh Street and Senate Avenue Allan Bell colored is shot by Ian Nettles colored. A bullet wound is described as a mere nip. Police report investigation ongoing.
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Eleventh St
Senate Ave
Allan Bell
Ian
Nettles
Weir Ee
Heating Plant Bid for Indianapolis School No 60
The Board of School Commissioners of Indianapolis invites sealed proposals for a complete heating and ventilating plant at School No 60 located at Pennsylania and Thirty third streets. Bids due by 8 p m June 2 1907 with a $1000 certified check, terms and conditions set by Foltz Parker architects and the Board.
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City of
Indianapolis
N. Meridian Street
Architects
Architecta
Board of
School Commissioners
Vice-President Fairbanks to Speak at Maxell-Briscoe Factory Cornerstone
Invitations issued for the cornerstone ceremonies of the Maxwell-Briscoe Motor Company new factory in New Castle next Saturday afternoon. Vice-president Fairbanks will deliver the principal address. E. H. Bundy will give a welcome, Charles Hornley will speak on Greater New Castle, and Mark E. Forkner will receive an address. Many Indianapolis men expected to attend.
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New Castle
Fairbanks
E. H. Bundy
Charles Hornley
Greater New Castle
Mark E. Forkner
Indianapolis
Handsome Bay Filly Born at Commons Stock Farm
Harness horse notes report Christine Bright at Commons stock farm Center ville delivered a bay filly by Ander son Wilkes with a 2 22% trotting record. J M Bonham of Hartford City has five colts under trainer Lewis Clark in Montpelier Indiana. H M Norton of Lafayette plans to train Excello a fast trotting stallion for a low record once the season ends, with many mares bred to Excello.
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the Commons Stock Farm
Centerville
Christine Bright
Anderson Wilkes
J. M. Bonham
Hartford City
Lewis Clark
Prospect
Montpelier
Ind
H. M. Norton
Lafayette
Excello
Carter
Indianapolis
Express
Retassiante Robert
P. Blodau
Lioingerad
Ave
Indiana
Sun Offers Free Three Day Trial for Columns
The Sun invites readers to enjoy a complimentary three day period to use its column content and features with no cost. The offer emphasizes free access for readers seeking gil for engagement and reading.
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