Roosevelt Relinquishes Indemnity to China in Historic Gift
Special to The Sun Washington June 18 President Roosevelt endorses with congress approval a gift to China. The U S would relinquish the 27 000 000 difference between expenses and claims from the Boxer indemnity apportionment, reducing China s total payments and setting a precedent for other powers. The move follows Secretary Root s note and praises Sir Chentung Liang Cheng s diplomacy. The payment plan spans 40 years with interest, altering historic balances and signaling strong U S China ties.
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Oyster Bay
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Runaway Teen From New Albany Hidden at YWCA
Charlotte Oggletree, 17, left home in New Albany and has been living at the Y W C A under the name Charlotte Smith. She disclosed her identity and cited uncongenial home surroundings. Police Matron Gregorie holds her pending investigation.
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Charlotte Oggletree
New Albany
Charlotte Smith
Gregorie
Willson Likely GOP Governor Nominee in Kentucky
Louisville June 18 Augustus E Willson appears certain to receive the Republican nomination for governor by acclamation at the state convention on Wednesday.
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Louisville
Augustus E. Willson
Officers To Meet In Juvenile Courtroom
A meeting of the colored probation officers will be held Tuesday night in the juvenile courtroom. The employment committee will make their report.
FIND DUGAN'S BODY
The body of Charles Dugan aged 28 was found floating in White river Monday afternoon near Kentucky avenue by a sand dredging crew. Hull and Radamacher notified the authorities and with Dr. Wagner the body was taken to the city morgue where his brothers identified him. He had wandered away last Thursday night only in his underclothes after heavy drinking and possible mental disturbance. Funeral is set for Tuesday at 3 PM.
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White River
Kentucky-ave
Hull
Radamacher
Wagner
City
Dugan
Thomas
S. California-st
Ft Fls
Chicago youth stole funds to fund ranch dream and wedding
Willie Havens aged 18 confessed stealing 35,000 from Independent Packing Co where he worked, planning a South Dakota ranch and marriage to Miss Lillian Ahern. He was caught with the goods and jailed. Ahern’s father moved her to a convent while Havens’ desert ranch house near Flesher, NC awaits.
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Independent Packing Company
Willie Havens
South Dakota
Lillian Ahern
Lillian
Havens
James Ahern
Carpenter Stone Company
Cupid
Flesher
N. C
Pastor asks to be police chief in Washington
Rev. E. E. Davidson of the Christian church in Washington Indiana petitions Mayor Russell and Police Chief Corning to allow him to act as chief during July. He pledges to appoint deputies and maintain order, while Chief Corning says the preacher deserves a try but must fulfill all chief duties.
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Ind
E. E. Davidson
The
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Russell
Corning
Reception Planned for New South Street Pastor Kirby
South Street Baptist church members announce a reception for Rev. Cromwell P. Kirby on Tuesday at 8 PM. The program includes Scripture by Rev. C W Swift, prayers by Rev. R D Licklider, and messages from several city church leaders concluding with Rev. Kirby’s remarks and a pastor’s address.
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Cromwell P. Kirby
C. W. Swift
Churchman-ave
R. D. Licklider
Thirty-first Street Church
A. W. Snyder
J. R. Henry
Erasnual Baptist Church
City Missions
H. M. Quisenberry
College Ave
F. G. Kenney
Woodruff Place
C. Fullmer
C. P. Kirby
Falling Babe Saved by Sister During Porch Fall
Vera Moose aged two fell from a fourth floor porch but escaped uninjured as her year- old sister risked her life and caught her just beneath the impact. Gladys Moose described the moment saying it caught her like a basketball.
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Chicago
Vera Moose
Gladys
Taft Receives Tomahawk in Rapid City Visit
Secretary Taft and party arrived in Omaha from South Dakota stopping at Sturgis Rapid City and Ft Meade where he inspected troops under Col Rogers. In Rapid City he received a tomahawk and at Ft Meade beadwork bridle. Taft has fully recovered from his indigestion.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Omaha
Neb
Taft
South Dakota
Sturgis
Rapid City
Ft. Meade
Col. Rogers
Ft. Meads
Schwab Attends Brother's Wedding in South Bend
Edith McGooray, niece of Sheriff McGooray, wed Edward H. Schwab, Notre Dame law professor. The ceremony at St. John's Cathedral drew family and eastern guests. The couple will reside in South Bend, amid rumors of a large bridal gift from the steel magnate, though details are undisclosed.
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Cleveland
Edith McGooray
Sheriff McGooray
Edward H. Schwab
C. M. Schwab
Steel Trust
Notre Dame University
South Bend
Ind
St. John’s Cathedral
Father Cavanaugh
Schwab
Loretta
Johnstown
New York
Frisco Mayor Schmitz Removed by Supervisors
San Francisco officials removed Mayor Schmitz from office after his felony conviction left him unable to perform duties. Supervisor James Gallagher became acting mayor, with a plan to name a new acting mayor once a board resignation enables the appointment.
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Schmitz
James Gallagher
Gallagher
Board of Supervisors
Arrested Justice's Wife at Des Moines Religious Meeting
Mrs. Scott Ladd, wife of Justice Ladd of the Town supreme court, was arrested in Des Moines Iowa for disturbing the peace at a religious service she presides over. Investigators attended the meeting where participants writhe on the floor and exhibit frenzied behavior before the arrest was made.
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Ladd
Justice Ladd
Baldheads Form A Club In Omaha Hatless Members
In Omaha on June 18 Mayor James C. Dahlman organized a hatless club of bald headed men and was elected president. Members pledge not to wear hats unless necessary and never wear hats with crowns. The aim is to promote hair growth on bald pates and only bald men are eligible. The mayor cites hat wearing as the cause of baldness and notes the club has wide membership.
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Omaha, Neb
Omaha
James C. Dahlman
Dahlman
Obama
Hummels Partner Dies Amid Morse-Dodge Case
Benjamin T. Steinhardt, a member of Howe and Hummel, died of locomotor ataxia while under indictment in the Morse-Dodge divorce matter. The firm, begun by William F. Howe, has long been prominent. Abraham Hummet serves a year for conspiracy, and Abraham Kaffenburgh, related to Wummel, has been disbarred.
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New York
Benjamin T. Steinhardt
Howe & Hummel
Morse-Dodge
Steinhardt
William F. Howe
Abraham H. Hummet
Dodge-Morse
Abraham Kaffenburgh
Wummel
Firm
Woman Shot by Ohio Robber in Domestic Attack
Mrs. James Rush, living near Niles, Ohio, is critically injured after three masked men forced entry into her home. One fired a revolver into her side, the bullet lodging in her arm, which may require amputation. A $49.50 found. authorities seek a woman as the mastermind.
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Emy
Two Die at Union Station in Pittsburg
Two sudden deaths occurred at Union station in Pittsburg. F. O. White, 64, a passenger for Chicago and St. Louis, died likely of apoplexy while en route to St. Louis from New York. Mrs. Kate Thompson, 65, died in the women's waiting room from heart failure, after arriving from Council Bluffs and en route to Elizabeth.
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Union Station
F. O. White
Ger
The
Chicago and St. Louis Express
Mr. White
New York
City
White
St. Louis
Kate Thompson
Thompson
Council Bluffs
Elizabeth
Militia Coast Artillery Drill to Defend Seattle
War department plans joint drill with militia and coast artillery in Puget Sound from July 4 to July 13. A fleet will attempt to run by Forts Warden Casey and Flagler, land troops, and seize the forts from the rear. Supporting regular troops include the Washington National Guard second infantry with four companies at Fort Warden, three at Fort Casey, and three at Fort Flagler.
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Scripps-McRae Press Angsockition
Washington
War Department
Militia
Coast Artilleries
Puget Sound
Seattle
Warden
Casey
Flagler
Washington National Guards
Fort Warden
Fort Casey
Fort Flagler
Lawn fete features novelties and prizes in Pennsylvan ia
The Chapel club lawn fete runs Tuesday and Wednesday on grounds near the clubhouse at Pennsylvan ia and Fourteenth streets. Capt. Jacob Fox leads a drill from Marion Camp No. 3858 Stodern Woodmen of America on Wednesday. Booths include Dutch, candies, lemonade, ice cream, fish pond, cake, and flowers. An automobile and touring car are on display for prizes and rides.
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Pennsyllvania
Fourteenth Sts
Jacob Fox
Marion Camp
Stodern Woodmen of America
Improvement club pushes Schurmann avenue upgrade
Members of the Independent Improvement club met Monday night at A W Poppenseaker grocery on Schurmann and Roach avenues. Resolutions were adopted urging city action to improve Schurmann Avenue south of Fallcreek.
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Fallcreek
A. W. Poppenseaker Grocery
Schurmann and
Roach-aves
Schurmannave
Swadley Property Appraisement Case Adjusted
Judge A B Anderson upholds the jury finding in Lafayette. Government seeks post office site valuation for Mary F Swadley property. Swadley interests valued at 12000, court appraisers set 36500, jury verdict arrives at 9000.
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A. B. Anderson
Mary F. Swadley
Lafayette
Swadley
Former Fountain county treasurer and mayor dies at 60
Covington Indiana reports the death of W. H. Miles aged 60. Miles served two terms as Fountain county treasurer and twice was elected mayor of Covington on the Democratic ticket. He died at his home last night.
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Covington
Ind
W. H. Miles
Fountain County
City Public Works plans Harding Street improvements in Indianapolis
The Board of Public Works in Indianapolis announces planned improvements for Harding Street from Eighteenth Street north to Canal he highlight includes grading curb paving sidewalks and allys with cement five foot walk and renewal of lawns plans are on file and remonstrances may be heard July 3 1907 at 10 am before the Board in the Majestic Building room 913 Indianapolis Indiana
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Preston C. Trussler
Fred J. Mack
Indianapolis Public Works Seeks Main Sewer along Crawfordsville Road
The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis proposes a main sewer project along Crawfordsville road and Harding street from Tenth to Twenty-ninth streets. The plan estimates 23 percent of main sewer cost for the local sewer, with assessments on abutting property and the city if benefited, and bonds issued for contractors unless paid early. Public hearing set for 10 a.m. at the board office to hear remonstrances and determine if benefits cover costs.
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Board of Public Works
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Caldwell Street
Fall Creek
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Marion County
State of Indiana
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Aqueduct Street
Indiana Central Canal
Thirtieth Street
White River
Timond Street
Belt Railroad
Department of Public Works
General Assembly
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Joseph T. Elliott
Preston C. Trusse
Fred J. Mack
Board of Public
Waorke
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Colomin
Sunday School Picnic at Spring Lake Park Set
Members of the Tabernacle Presbyterian church and Sunday school will hold their annual picnic Wednesday June 19 at Spring Lake park on the Greenfield interurban line. Special cars will leave the Terminal station at 8 30 p m The round trip fare for adults is 36 cents, children TM cents.
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Tabernacle Presbyterian Church
Spring Lake Park
Man Shoots Dog After It Threatened Chickens
A criminal court decision states it is not a crime to shoot dogs that run loose and threaten poultry. Jacob Robey shot and killed Dr. Charles A. Pfaflin's pet dog that was chasing Robey’s chickens, a matter described as sad.
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Criminal Court
Jacob Robey
Charles A. Pfaflin
Robey
Death by Train Claims Life in Devoto Indiana
Jacob H. Sheller, a 63 year old man from Devoto Indiana, was struck and killed by a train yesterday afternoon. The accident occurred in Devoto with investigators reviewing the scene and reporting no immediate witnesses. Local officials have not released further details.
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Devoto
Ind
Jacob H. Sheller
Birmingham Miners Union Opposes Condemnation Resolution
The state convention of the United Mine Workers of America in Birmingham on June 18 declined to adopt resolutions condemning the prosecution of Haywood Moyer and Pettibone of the Western Federation of Miners.
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Scripps-Mchraer Press Association
Birmingham
Ala
United Mine Workers of America
Haywood, Moyer and Pettibone
Western Federation of Miners
Floods Ravage Saskatchewan Valley Lumber Rafts Lost
Vast floods sweep the Saskatchewan valley destroying lumber rafts and booms on the North Saskatchewan for many miles. The damage is extensive as high waters disrupt the river commerce and local infrastructure.
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Edmonton
Saskatchewan
North Saskatchewan
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