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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1907
Page
6
The Des Moines plan, inspired by Galveston, replaces wards with five commissioners and a mayor. Voters elect by petition. departments cover Public Safety, Finances, Streets, and Parks. Salaries are set, recalls possible, and party conventions are eliminated.
The Des Moines charter proposal limits city contracts and forbids using funds for elections. It creates a civil service commission to judge city job applicants and strengthens franchise rights. The initiative and referendum empower voters to approve street use and utilities by majority vote, placing good government in voters’ hands.
Stores offer many inducements to entice ladies to buy summer dresses as stock-taking nears. White skirts are widely available and popular with Indianapolis women. The favored ensemble pairs a white gown with tan shoes and a tan hat trimmed in black.
Alfred Noyes the English poet is engaged to Garnett Holmes, an American relative of Oliver Wendell Holmes, with a summer wedding planned in London. The article notes no information on whether Miss Holmes shares poetry talent.
Mrs Burke Roche daughter of financier Frank Work once a Newport social leader now farms near Middletown Illinois with her husband Aurel Batonyi. Two years ago she spent over 100000 yearly on social pleasures before her father cut her allowance. The couple run a fine farm for income amid his lingering bitterness.
The article notes American stenographers often find work after leaving business college, while in London girls face delays as long as six months to a year learning office routines. London schools will introduce dress rehearsals to acquaint students with office life before graduation.
Coroner Hitchner opened the inquest into Marie Vennells death at Sunset Lake two weeks after her drowning. Seventeen witnesses were summoned as the inquiry began to determine causes and responsibility.
A cloud burst near Billings Montana caused about 10000 in damage yesterday sweeping away five large bridges over the Stillwater river and flooding numerous acres of crops according to the Scripps McRae Press Association.
Queen Marie of Portugal, noted as the only reigning female doctor, inoculated her two children with anti toxin to guard them against diphtheria. The act served as a lesson to Lisbon residents who oppose vaccination amid a diphtheria outbreak.
Photo shows Mayor Schmitz in a county jail area with Sheriff O Neil's deputy, as temporary prison structures replace the old city hall cellblock after a large fire. The scene captures the mayor en route from jail to his offices, reflecting the post fire relocation.
Special to The Sun from Florence Italy June 25 Louise the divorced wife of King Frederick Augustus of Saxony lives as a Bohemian in a stark Florence villa. Once famed for elopement with M Giron she is now an outcast who dresses as a man and fences with Italian youths. She preserves newspaper clippings about her flight for future descendants. Princess Monica is being raised like an Italian gypsy while the Saxon king plans to regain custody.
Elsie Moschelle 18 sues to nul l her 1904 marriage to Harry Elder alleging she was 14 at the time and lacked parental consent. She testified she loved him then and now in a partial sense. the couple separated after two years. Judge Colby took the case under advisement in Marion county court.
In Alexandria Indiana on June 26 7 year old Thomas Bell was watching a neighbor load heavy logs onto a wagon when a chain broke causing a log to roll and crush his chest leading to his death.
In New York on June 25, Dr. C. T. Cox states eczema is not a blood disease and likely tied to digestive issues. He touts Poslam as an external cure that soothes itching, treats chronic cases in two weeks, and helps pimples acne and other skin conditions. a free trial package is offered by Emergency Laboratories at 82 W Twenty Fifth Street NYC.
In southern France the revolting mood spreads among workers as young women from vineyards and winepresses gain fame for beauty. Many cannot read or write, leaving the daughters of grape growers to farmwork from a young age, tending vines and picking fruit under sunlit skies.
John and Albert Rosello, both 15, pleaded guilty to leading a gang responsible for a string of baffling robberies. Plunder valued at 5000 dollars found in a garret where the loot was kept. Police say the youths headed the gang during months of thefts.
The Duke of Manchester has not settled on a specific career and denies plans to visit the country to study railroads. A well known novel title, The Duke Decides, is mentioned but not connected to him, suggesting confusion with this duke.
The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis announces sealed proposals due July 12 1907 for Harlan Street Al Dubon Road and Drexel Avenue improvements. Plans require brick, cement sidewalks, grading and macadam, plus water gas sewer connections. Bid security 2.25 percent minimum plus $1000, insurance required, board may reject any bid.
The Board of Public Works in Indianapolis announces a June 24 1997 approval of prima facie assessments for improvements on First Alley West of Alabama Pratt Street Blake Street Indiana Avenue and related sidewalks grading curbing and lawns. Friday July 5 1907 is set for remonstrances regarding the amounts assessed per parcel. the roll and owner names are on file at the Board of Public Works office.
New York June 26 Harriet Chalmers Adams returns from a three year journey visiting every country in South and Central America. She crossed the Andes four times facing many perils and hardships during her expedition.
Notices announce licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in multiple Indianapolis wards for the August 1907 term. Names include John F. Mack P J Gullefer Daniel W Barton Sabastian Baum Myer Penish John Wietzel T M Tighe August Bruhn with pool table privileges requested and premises details across wards 4 6 10 13 and 15.
Citizens of multiple wards in Center township are informed that several residents plan to apply at the Marion County Board of Commissioners August term 1907 for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors with on premise drinking privileges. Locations include 245 West Washington Street Ward 12, 535 South East Street Ward 1, 6 1/2 Beecher Street Ward 13, 146 South Illinois Street Ward 12, 31 Monument Place Ward 6, 1109 West Udell Street Ward 4, and 101 Massachusetts Avenue Ward 1, with pool table privileges requested in some cases.
The Ascot royal races drew many Americans to England with women singled out for style. Mrs Potter Palmer wore buttercup yellow, Mrs John Jacob Astor displayed a tea tray sized cobalt hat, and a new long-handled parasol was popular among attendees.
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