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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1907
Page
2
Sweet Marie has been placed in trainer Andrews lands to get in shape for the coming campaign. Andrews, famed horse trainer, is expected to prepare her and defend her title against rivals while further lowering her race record. The arrangement links Mr. Webb with Stokesbury and the Andrew s camp, aiming to boost the trotting mare’s performance.
Young women employed in public offices urged support for Senator Koehne's measure to designate holidays and close Saturday afternoons. They left Friday night after the bill passed the senate despite a dissenting vote. The provision clarifies a holiday from June 1 to September 30. The bill is expected to have beneficial effects if enacted.
Jerippa McRae Press Association reports in Nesville Wisconsin that Mark Anderson of Chicago defeated Canadian fighter Dave in a bout delayed by four knockouts. The clash ended in the middle of the third round as Anderson secured the victory Friday night.
Garry Herrmann the Cincinnati magnate for baseball pursues the presidency of the American Bowling Congress. His supporters gather in St Louis with the March 16 to 31 tournament dates noted. Entries closed March 1 with registrations accepted by midnight to be eligible.
The Philadelphia team and the Athletics departed for southern climes. Connie Mack led the Athletics to Marlin Springs Texas via St. Louis, with a long list of players and reporters. The Phillies left for Savannah aboard the steamer Merrimac, with Doolin in charge until Manager Murray arrives. other players followed by rail.
The second session began December 3, 1906 and ends March 4, 1907. Major items include billion-dollar appropriations, two battleships authorized, campaign finance limits, immigration actions, pension raises, postal and railroad pay changes, river control funding, Alaska and Yukon expo funding, treaty ratifications, and various reforms from tax to naturalization and public disclosures. Smoot retained his seat. several president recommendations were pigeonholed.
Mrs. Katherine Rutledge was granted a divorce from Edward M. Rutledge by Judge Vinson Carter on Friday. In her cross complaint she alleged he returned home drunk ten days after the marriage and continued the habit, with a prior embezzlement arrest pending but he was freed due to a good record.
In a Friday house session party lines split on the Downey bill with Democrats backing it and two Republicans joining. The 48 to 48 tie was broken by Henry B. Steele who voted against the measure, declaring it lost for lack of a constitutional majority. The bill may be reconsidered.
District Attorney Jerome receives a letter from Second secretary Wadsworth at the London embassy offering information that could shock the Thaw trial. Wadsworth may depose, possessing Thaw letters suggesting insanity and a possible Evelyn influence. The letters could reveal motives and shed new light on the tragedy, delaying court to Monday morning.
Manager Baker reports Shortridge High School basketball earned the most money in years, turning over 75 dollars to the athletic board as crowds packed their Northsiders games. Players will have yearbook photos taken. a captaincy decision for the N8 team remains between Thomas and Hancock, with Shaffer McCotter Bruz Gates departing in June and Thomas and Hancock vying for next season.
Funeral services for Mrs Jennie T Davidson will be held Saturday afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs Edward Gates 1903 N Delaware Street. She lived in the city 42 years and died Wednesday at the home of her sister-in-law Mrs George Frank Miller 41 Middle Drive Woodruff Place. Survived by husband a son Dorman N Davidson Jr and three daughters Mrs J Gates Miss Lavalette Davidson and Mrs George H Williamson of Cincinnati.
Plans to merge interurban lines by the syndicate led by H J McGowan were finalized as articles of incorporation were filed with the secretary of state for the Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction company. The absorbed lines include Terre Haute city lines and the Indianapolis Terre Haute connector. New company capitalization is 1000? The officers named: Robert J Todd president. Thomas B McMath vice president. W S Millholand secretary and treasurer. Fletcher M Durbin and R F A Foley named as additional directors.
Tommy Burns and Mike Schreck are again matched for a finish fight in Tonopah with Jack Noonan arranging. The purse totals $10,000 with Burns slated to receive 76 percent. The bout is planned for July 4, likely outdoors.
Scrippa McRae Press Association reports Jack Dougherty knocked out Ted Lewis in the first round on Friday night at Fond du Lac Wisconsin.
The city calendar lists revivals, baptisms, and sermons at Meridian Street Baptist Covenant Congregational and Central Christian churches. Lectures and meetings include Acton Park trustees, Western Yearly Meeting Friends all day, and a rummage sale by Central Woman's Temperance Union.
Representative VTevi Ulrich of Henry county gave a short speech, praising silence over talk, and urged adjournment as the legislature debated the desirability of a special session. He said little had been accomplished and urged immediate sine die adjournment.
The eleventh annual exhibition of the Society of Western Artists will open Saturday night at the Herron Art Institute. Galleries close to the public until Sunday afternoon and the paintings will stay on display until March 24. Indiana artists will have prominent walls and the exhibits are expected to attract large crowds.
House Republicans debated the Farber insurance bill after Senate amendments. While no agreement was reached, most Republicans are seen favoring passage in its present form despite Senate hostility toward the Babcock bill. Speaker Emmett F Branch and Rep. Luman Babcock are expected to support it, barring changes. The Senate is unlikely to accept amendments prohibiting agency companies.
Enthusiastic crowd at the Y M C A headquarters celebrated the end of a 17 day canvass with a grand total of 255,000 dollars for a new building fund. International committee man CS Ward signaled progress toward a 250,000 dollar milestone as Pebbled by the crowd with ovations and high spirits. Women joined the event, and reports from committees drew similar cheers as the gathering closed.
The text promotes Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for preserving, purifying, and beautifying the skin scalp hair and hands. It claims benefits for irritations wind rashes cracking redness roughness lameness and soreness from outdoor sports and for sanative antiseptic cleansing and all toilet and bath uses.
Indianapolis Elks prepare for three performances of their twenty seventh minstrel show at English's opera house with a baby in the farce The Bull Terrier and the Baby starring Robert E. Hosea Jr. and a strong lineup of acts led by Interlocutor Quill and Conductor Herman Arndt. The parade is set for Monday noon under Grand Marshal John L. Feltman.
The report details a fundraising drive with day totals peaking at 250000 and a grand total of 775130. Captains Brown Atkins Habbe Lilly Carey Ogden Van Arsdell Smith and others led teams that posted rising sums ending in a massive overall contribution. Delavan Smith and J K Lilly received ovations for their roles and sacrifices as A M C A officials highlighted the effort and Godard’s leadership.
Fragmentary OCR sentence discusses Indianapolis, scorn, and patriotism toward its young men. Implies civic care and sympathy but lacks full context or clear actions.
The article reports a probate advisement for William Jackson or his heir in a fatal accident near Augusta involving an Indianapolis & Northwestern interurban car. Witness William Artmin described Mrs. Jackson's severe injuries and a faint life sign in the husband, outlining how burial or inheritance would pass depending on who died first.
Nine Redlegged athletes, the advance guard of the Cincinnati team, depart tonight for Martin, Texas. The squad includes catchers Admiral Schlei and Long Larry McLean, five pitchers, shortstop Mike Mowrey, and Capt. John Gannel in charge. At Marlin they will be joined by Catcher Haas and pitchers Chapple Mason Hall Ea- Bick.
Fraudulent tonic advertisement promises free large dollar size package of Man Medicine cures for weakness nervous debility and other ailments. Claims free home delivery with directions and no payments or signatures. Appeals to desperate readers to mail name and address to receive product.
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