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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1908

Page

2

Tax Dodger Enemies of Public School System

Indiana school bulletin condemns tax dodging and enumeration fraud. It reports 1907 school revenues at 10,835,345.41 dollars, calls for uniform taxation and honest assessments against corporations, and lists 1907 figures: 776,925 children enumerated, 538,881 enrolled, 420,823 average daily attendance, 9,601 schoolhouses, and 16,811 teachers.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Indiana Department of Public Instruction The Bulletin Ji Jts

Brewer's liquor question debated by Rev. Fanning

Rev. Michael J. Fanning of Philadelphia spoke at the Masonic hall on the liquor question. He argued that turning liquor revenue into other channels could save many jobs and insisted Indiana farmers do not depend on liquor sales for their products. He noted Indiana does not produce hay or rice and much corn is used to feed meat animals.

Michael J. Fanning Philadelphia Masonic Hall Tie Indiana

Consider Light Plant for the State Fair

Plans for an electric light and power plant at the state fair grounds will be inspected March 18 by the executive committee of the State Board of Agriculture at the statehouse. Rubush and Hunter architects propose the plant to light the big pavilion for the national Saengerfest in June. Work on the large horse barns to house 325 horses is expected to start within a week if weather permits.

State Fair Grounds State Board of Agriculture Statehouse Rubush and Hunter Architects

Five People Injured in Automobile Wreck at Center Ave

Pittsburg report notes five men injured when two large cars collided on Center avenue east end this morning. Injured include Robert Arnold proprietor of the Dorset hotel Ray Staley automobile salesman Harold Collier chauffeur Edward McCurdy automobile salesman and Edward Jones chauffeur.

Pittsburg Center Ave East End Robert Arnold Dorset Hotel Ray Staley Flarold Collier Edward McCurdy Edward Jones

Miners Indorse Beve Tidge Child-Labor Bill

Terre Haute Ind March 7 The miners convention adopted a resolution indorsing Senator Beve Tidge s child labor bill.

Terre Haute Ind Miners’ Convention Beve Tidge

Testimony details Brunaugh street graft case reveal private notes

Former inspector Thomas Shufelton will describe the little red book kept to record street patch measurements and alleged altered records in the Brunaugh graft trial. He recounts meeting Brunaugh on Capitol Ave and a proposed $150 monthly payment for inflating patch sizes, as Baxter faces cross-examination in the failing to substantiate previous indictments.

Thomas Shufelton Shafelton Brunaugh Simfelston Duncan George W. Baxter Western Construction Company Mr. Ryan Branaugh Baxter Daxter Runaugh

Indiana Veterans Parade Plans in Kokomo Event

The twenty ninth annual encampment of the Department of Indiana G A R will be held at Kokomo May 19 20 and 21. The annual parade is to be over a mile long on May 20 in the afternoon. Veterans seek reduced traction line and steam road rates. The national encampment is set for Toledo Ohio the week starting August 31. Frank M Sterrett executive director Toledo Ohio will provide applications.

Department of Indiana G. A. Th Kokomo Toledo Frank M. Sterrett Madisonport

Farmer killed by horse kick at Blackville social

Frank Miller a 35 year old farmer died after being kicked in the abdomen by a horse he was driving. He had been at a Blackville schoolhouse social Friday night and died before medical aid arrived.

Frank Miller Miller Blackville

Fire at Bruceton destroys eight houses two killed

Pittsburg, Pa March 7 Two persons died and eight houses were destroyed in a Bruceton fire early this morning. The body of Dorothy Vernon, 11, was recovered from the ruins. It is said another body may be in the debris.

Pittsburg Bruceton Dorothy Vernon

Hood's Sarsaparilla Told As a Trusted Remedy

Temple of Lowell fame Hood Co. cements trust with claims of strength and global reputation. Endorsed by Lowell residents like Mrs. Parvey Curry Bacon Carlton praising blood purification and family use. Available in liquid or Sarsatabs. 100 Doses for one dollar. by C. I. Hood Co. Lowell Mass.

C. I. Hood Co Lowell Hood G. D. Parvey Wilder St Mass Jenste E. Carlton Liberty St

Thaw Insanity Case Moves Toward Release

Martin W. Littleton chief counsel for Harry K. Thaw will return to New York next week. Proceedings are expected to begin for Thaw's release from Matteawan asylum after Littleton meets Robert Lamb superintendent. Lamb will not issue an official report before April as Stanford White’s killer reaches 60 days of observation.

New York Martin W. Littleton Crief Harry JR. Thaw Thaw Matteawan Insane Asylum Littleton Palm Beach Fla Washington Robert B Lamb Mathegwan Asylum Lamb Stanford White

Hensley Murder Trial Nearing Verdict in Indiana

In Noblesville Indiana March 7 closing arguments concluded after 11 am in the James W Hensley murder trial Prosecutor Gentry spoke and observers expect a life sentence for Hensley for the killing of Walker McClintick The case has drawn strong opinions that the state held the upper hand and a life term is anticipated.

Noblesville Ind James W. Hensley Gentry Hensley Walker McClintick

Marry in Kentucky Covington license issued

The county clerk issued a marriage license yesterday to Samuel Horner aged 38 of Indianapolis Indiana and Sadie E B Zimmerie aged 28 of Zionsville Indiana in Covington Kentucky on March 7.

Kentucky Covington. We Samuel Horner Indianapolis Ind Sadie EB. A Zimmerie Zionsville

Whipping Case Sends William Arnolt to Jail in Indiana

In Paternsburg Indiana March 7 William Arnolt was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 11 days in jail for whipping his wife. The case highlights local enforcement of domestic violence laws and the judge's swift action against the offender.

Paptersburg Ind William Arnolt

Well Rounded Arms and Neck Secret Revealed for Women

Madame Moneaux a New York beauty expert shares a method to develop arms neck and bust using a home mixture of glycerine Tincture Cadomene rose water and borax. Apply twice daily for weeks to achieve noticeable firming and shaping claims experts deem it essential for feminine charm and skin nourishment.

Madame Moneaux New York

Notre Dame Lady’s Free Remedy For Rheumatism

An unnamed Notre Dame woman offers a home treatment to cure rheumatism and related pains without changing climate. She claims the discovery removes uric acid from blood, loosens stiff joints, purifies the blood, and improves overall tone, with proof available by writing to Mrs. M Summers, Box R, Notre Dame, Ind.

Landis and Lamb to Speak at Indiana Club Dinner

New York March 7 The Indiana Society of New York will host its annual dinner at the Waldorf Astoria on March 20. The guest list includes Rev Dr Lyman Abbott S R McClure Dr Gusta Carstensen Eugene G Hay David Graham Phillips A N Bethel L Robert McKee Daniel Reid Captain James B Curtis William Bree W J Overstreet Darrell C Rawlings Larry Von Til er Joseph T Paning Horace B Flord and Congressman Charles B Landis who will speak for the Republicans while ex Congressman John Lamb will address Democratic sentiment. Also present will be literary figures Peter Finne Dunne Booth Tarkington David Graham Phillips and Charles Major with Vice President Fairbanks possibly attending.

New York Hoosier State Lyman Abbott S. 3. McClure Gusta Carstensen Eugene G. Hay David Graham Phillips A.N. Bethel L. Robert McKee Daniel Reid Capt James B. Curtis Willimimn Bree WJ. Overstreet Darrell C. Rawlings Tlarry von Tiler Joseph T. Paning Horace B. Flord Charles B. Landis Oex John Lami Peter Finfex Dunne Booth Tarkington Charles Major Fairbanks Miy

Funeral Dervige For The Unknown Dead In Cleveland

Funeral services were held across North Callinwood for unidentified schoolhouse fire victims. The town will fund burial and provide a cemetery plot as investigators continue to seek the fire’s cause with little progress.

Cleveland North Callinwood

Man With New Job Escapes Jury Service

A draughtsman T B Hall summoned for jury service in police court Friday afternoon was excused as judges feared he would lose his job at Nordyke and Mormon. Hall said he had three months without work and others depended on him to finish work. Malachi Kelly faced liquor law charges, was fined $0 and costs, and sentenced to 14 days in the workhouse.

T. B. Hall Nordyke & Mormon Hall Watson Malachi Kelly Kelly

Jesse Tarkington Dies After Long Illness

Jesse Tarkington died Friday at his home on St. Clair Street after a several years illness. He was formerly a newspaper man and a reporter for several years at the Sentinel. The funeral will be held Monday.

Jesse Tarkington St. Clair-st Tarkington The Sentinel

Fire destroys three business firms in city blaze

Heavy flames swept through downtown today destroying the International Harvester company Minneapolis Thresher company and Hart Grain Weighey company business houses. The estimated loss stands at $250,000.

International Harvester Company The Minneapolis Thresher Company Hart Grain Weigher Company Pwolta, Flb Maren International Earvester Company Hart Grain Weighey Company

Sunday Services List at Local Churches

A long listing of sermons and services across Grace Church of the Evangelical Association, Fourth Presbyterian, Rismark Ave Christian church, Roberts Park M B church, Sutherland Ave Presbyterian, Tabernacle and Central Presbyterian churches. Topics include The Place of Jesus in History, The Teachings of Jesus Regarding the Treatment of Criminals, The Power of Habit, The Worth of a Man, Life’s Brightening Path From Dawn to Noonday, Where is Jesus Seen Today, and One of the Conditions of Salvation. Additional events include a Young Women’s Mission Circle meeting and a general meeting of Wings Guards at Central Christian, plus a labor speakers program and a Capitol M E church quarterly conference.

Grace Church of the Evangelical Association Pewbd Zechiel Robert Newcomb Fulton Fourth Presbyterian Church Jesus Rismark Uve Christian Ehuveh Gf, Bowers Tidiahopolis Central Christian Church Alberd Fluristane Roberts Park M. BB Esther Willi George Eckert Sutherland-ave. Presbyterian Chapel Tabernacle Presbyterian Church Neil McPherson Efte Cunningham M. L. Haines First Presbyterian Church M. ©. Pearson First Friends’ Church New Church Swedenborgiun John R. Hunter Science Frederick Taylor First Baptist Church Jesus Christ Henry S. Gekeler Central-ave Central-ave. M. E William Wirthing Frank N. Taylor Indianapolis G. W. Purcell Morrison Hall Monument Place Frank Duffy United Brotherhood of Carpenters Edgar A. Perkins Indiana State Federation of Labor J. ©. Bahlhorn General Brotherhood of Painters J. C. Skemp Brotherhood of Painters George C. Campbell Capitol M. EK C. W. Bacon Central Ave. M. Te Willent FE. Traichie Adolph Schelischmidt Parker Bartlett Colo Berveuse Godard Adolph Schellschmidt Ieee Spence Mendelssohn Eva Jeffries Goetze Miss Carter Taylor Israel Speicher der Freischutz Weber

Gounties split as votes favor Watson for governor

In Vigo County the Watson for governor faction claimed 11 of 256 state delegates, with reports of 17, 11 and 12 delegates split among Watson C W Miller and W L Taylor camps. Labor and anti saloon groups shifted votes by last minute coalitions, altering delegate counts across Sixth district counties.

Harry Maxwell James FE. Watson Vigo County Watson C. W. Miller W. L. Taylor

British Coast Gale Claims Twenty Lives Across Isles

A violent March gale swept the British coast causing numerous wrecks and the loss of two Hyves along the Irish shore. The total toll rises as rescue efforts continue and authorities assess the damage to small craft.

London British Isles Ireland

Burglar Returns Money After Repentant Plea in Indiana

A well dressed man about 35 admitted he was a professional burglar who stole $1.50 from Joseph Van Camp on Main Street. He handed back the money and asked if Van Camp had missed funds from a year and a half ago, claiming conversion and a quest to locate all who were robbed. He declined to give his name.

Anderson Ind Joseph van Camp Mainst van Camp

Chancellor Day Must Answer for Attacking Roosevelt

Syracuse New York March 7 The Rev George A Cooke of Brandon Vermont filed formal charges against Dr James R Day chancellor of Syracuse university accusing him of violating church rules by speaking against magistrates and bringing the church into disrepute Day called Cooke a joke and said his charges stem from past repeated criticisms of public figures.

Syracuse N. Y Cooke James R. Day George A. Cooke Roosevelt Syracuse University Methodist Church Brandon, VI

Live Stock Exchange Elects A. S. Benson

Officers of the Indianapolis Live Stock Exchange were elected Friday in the dining room of the Exchange hotel. A. L. Benson was re elected president for his satisfactory administration. J. Fr. Warrell became vice president. Robert J. Filliett treasurer. Sheridan Hawkins secretary. Arbitration and appeals committees named with H. Middleaworth C. W. Reynolds P. E. Johnson and others.

Indianapolis Live Stock Exchange Exchange Hotel A. L. Benson J. FR. Warrell Robert J. Filliett Sheridan Hawkins Wxreoutitle H. Clark B. F. Wysong St. BU

Stoessel Begins Ten Year Prison Term For Surrender

Gen Stoessel enters fortress to begin a ten year term for surrendering Port Arthur to the Japanese. Doubt remains that the emperor will interfere, as the monarch believes Stoessel bore substantial responsibility for Russia’s humiliating loss.

ST. Petersburg Stoessel Pore Arthur Russia

Arguments in Telephone Case Move in Danville Indiana

In Danville Indiana on March 7 Judge James J Clark heard arguments on the demurrer to Al W Ratchs complaint seeking a temporary injunction against the city of Indianapolis the New Telephone Company and the Indianapolis Telephone Company to stop them from entering a new contract It is believed the injunction will not be granted as the restraining order was dismissed last Wednesday in the same case.

Danville. Ind AL W. Ratch

Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges for Bad Breath Sample Offer

To owners of bad breath this notice offers a free sample of Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges claiming to absorb odors and gases from indigestion belching and smoking. The ad promises quick breath improvement and a subsequent 2c box purchase, directing readers to send name and address to F. A. Otwart Co. 20 Stuart Building, Mersehill, Mich.

Stuart F. A. Otwart Co Stuart Bidg Merehill, Migh

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