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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1907

Page

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Plea of Helpers of Mother Eddy Faces Persecution Claims

Concord March 4. Mrs Mary Baker Eddy aides face persecution claims in a legal fight over church affairs. Streeter says suits in the names of Glover Eddy and relatives aim to probe the church, while advocates push defense that the action targets the church, not Eddy. Possible move to United States courts due to multi-state residents.

Pleasant View Eddy Christian Science Church Edds Fiee Farlow Streeter Thn U. S Christian @eience church

San Francisco Street Cleaning Draws Massive Volunteer Effort

On March 4, San Francisco launched its first organized street cleaning in the burned district. About 20,000 men and 3,500 wagons labored eight hours to sweep and haul away earth. Volunteers operated under tight organization with business clerks, contractors, and hundreds of society women running 30 refreshment stations. Even intoxicated arrestees helped clean in front of municipal offices.

San Francisco

United States Weather Forecast for Monday to Tuesday

Increasing cloudiness and warmer temperatures expected Monday night. Unsettled weather with moderate warmth on Tuesday. Sunrise 6 14 am, sunset 5 40 pm. Noon figures appear incomplete.

United States

LOCAL JOTTINGS A Busy City Briefs Collection

Notes report Joe Kealing Jim Keach John Ruckelshaus Joe Bell and Floyd Woods will visit the Herron Art Institute to view Society of American Artists exhibits. The legislature is in its last week with saloon licenses seen as likely renewed for two years. A vaudeville style theatrical clash is promised for fall. Moving time, camps open, YWCA seeks 100000, and marble sales appear in ads. Police and juvenile court anticipate busy seasons as local life shifts pace. May Kee earns praise for helping a YMCA effort. Mermaid statues intrigue planners near Thirtieth street bridge. An Atlas Engine works inventor pursues perpetual motion inspired by Niagara falls.

Joe Kealing Jim Keach John Ruckelshaus Joe Bell Floyd Woods Herron Art Institute Society of American Artists

Strong witness in Thaw trial amid insanity claims

In New York on March 4, Dr. Evans testified Thaw may have had an insane knowledge of his actions when he shot Stanford White. District Attorney Jerome pressed to prove Thaw knew what he did, while arguing Thaw suffered from an adolescent paranoia. Dr. Wagner supported the insanity view as a form of adolescence.

Jerome Britton J. Evans Thaw Evans Charles G. Wagner Dr. Evans Kng White Delmas Evane Wagner Alen McLane Hamilton Hamilton Dr. Hamilton

Cox Bill Slashes Indianapolis Gas Price to Sixty Cents

Emergency clause in Cox 60-cent gas act signed by Guy Hanly sets maximum gas charge at 60 cents per thousand cubic feet for new franchises in Indianapolis. Existing Indianapolis Gas Company contract runs to 1909 but will renew at no more than 60 cents per 1 090 cubic feet. Attorney Winter claims Citizens' Gas would force competition. Senator Cox celebrated, marking the election’s principal aim.

Guy Hanly Nto Anapolis Company Indianapolis Winter Cox Senate

Vetoed Green Bill Blocks Tax Exemption Increase

Gov. J. Frank Hanly vetoed Representative Burton Green's bill raising the mortgaged property tax exemption from 700 to 1200 dollars. Hanly said the bill as drawn may not be constitutional and rejected the measure on Monday.

Burton Green J. Frank Hanly Hanly

The Gem Laundry and Kingston Whisky Ad List

Local classified notes advertise The Gem Laundry offering family washings and ironing for five cents per pound, Kingston promoting old whisky, Heal Bros plasterers with phone listings, Wulschner's piano sale at 165 dollars and up, Harrod's Studio displaying ten dollar photos, and a Melp offer for a three day free trial.

Furlong Executed for Aunt Murder in Ossining

In Ossining New York on March 4 Frank Furlong the so called boy murderer was executed in the electric chair for killing his aunt Mrs. Margaret Keeler in November 1904. He was eighteen at the time of the crime.

Margaret Keeler Frank Fur Long Furlong

Denison barber shop and gun shop ad notes

An artifact shows Denison barbershop and gun shop listings with shops at 121 W Washington and 38 40 Monument Place. It mentions football goods and a National Restaurant line. The fragment includes promotional phrases and a stray line about wanted help columns.

National Restaurant Monument Place

YWCA Campaign Seeks New Building in Indianapolis

The Indianapolis YWCA fundraising drive reports large pledges and several $5 contributions as it launches with a Monday canvass. A campaign letter urges citizens to fund a new, modern building with lunchroom, gym, baths, domestic science school, classrooms, library, and offices to aid young women and provide health, recreation, and religious instruction.

Death Claims Pair in Pittsburg Pneumonia Tragedy

Frank Van Dusen aged 55 chief assistant passenger agent of the Pennsylvania lines died at 4 o clock this morning from pneumonia. His wife Mrs Sarah Van Dusen aged 51 died in an adjoining room at 4 30. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon and interment will be at Cincinnati.

Pittsburg Frank van Dusen Pennsylvania Lines Sarah van Dusen Cineinnet

Congress Appropriations Totals For Second Session

The document lists appropriations by department and function for the second session of Congress including Army Navy District of Columbia Fortifications Indian Affairs Rivers and harbors Postoffice Sundry civil and Miscellaneous items. Total figures show 1,849,000,900 dollars with permanent and first session allocations detailed in columns.

Army

Cortelyou Succeeds Shaw as Postmaster General

George L. Von Myer took the oath as postmaster general and George B. Cortelyou left the office to become secretary of the treasury. Leslie M. Shaw retired to private life and will serve as president of the Carnegie Trust Company in New York City. He received a split silver dinner service from bureau heads before departing. Commissioner Garfield will not succeed Hitchcock until tomorrow.

Hiram Brown Law Building Market St Mr. Shaw Carnegie Trust Company New York Cortelyou

Durbin Leaves Senate Floor After Doorkeeper Action

The Senate floor saw Col Winnheld T Durbin and Republican boss Jim Goodrich asked to depart after the doorkeeper Webb Huff enforced floor rules. Durbin was seated with a member and conversing when requested to leave, and Goodrich withdrew upon reminder that conversations with members are not allowed on the floor.

Jim” G Goodrich Goodrich Senate

Irish Denounce Bryce at Emmett Birthday Meeting

A mass meeting in Washington marked the 129th birthday of Robert Emmett with resolutions denouncing English Ambassador Bryce. The resolutions warned that Bryce aims to forge an alliance that could lead to war with Germany and bolster Britain's grip on Ireland India and South Africa. A speaker called Bryce a troubadour of the Irish character and a cajoler sent to influence the United States.

Scripps-McRae Preas Association Washington Bryce England Robert Emmett James Bryce America Germany Ireland India South Africa

Mechanic Crushed At Roundhouse On W Washington

Emmery an engine hustler at the P and E roundhouse on West Washington street was caught between an engine and the roundhouse on Monday. He suffered a dislocated shoulder and a broken left arm and was taken to the State hospital in the dispensary ambulance under Dr Studer. He resides at 1% Bismarck avenue.

Ed. Emmery P. & E. Roundhouse W. Washington Table Roundhouse Studer Bismarckave

Man on Trial for Killing Dr Chesaman Insists on Insanity Plea

Frank Long stands trial for the December shooting of Ephraim Chessman on New Jersey Street. He pleads insanity and not guilty, claiming jealousy and “higher law” justification. Jury selection begins with a special panel as his defense aims to prove mental unsoundness from brooding over alleged misconduct.

Frank Long Ephraim Henry Seyfried Tne Frank A. Long Ephraim Chessiman Willem McCoy Mr. Long

Trustee bill survives House after fierce push

In a Monday session the house failed to kill Senator Will R. Wood’s township trustee bill, sending it to third reading. The measure would legalize certain expenditures for township improvements made with advisory board consent but lacking official records, allowing the trust to recover money spent. Critics label it a vicious measure, arguing the law already covers such actions and funds were spent without proper authorization.

House Will R. Wood Joes

Assassination in Ufa Kills Inspector Kolbe in Revolt

Revolutionary forces in Ufa roam in early March, shooting and killing Inspector Kolbe over alleged cruelty to political prisoners. One of three attackers captured. Alexis Iwanikoff, arrested at Berclansk, with a trunk of 35 bombs.

ST. Petersburg Revo Uonists Ufa Inspector Kolbe Alexis Iwanikoff Berclansk

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