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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1907
Page
2
U S Bonds on U S Bonds deposited with its for use with Treasury Department for circulation and U S deposits interest will be paid at the rate of 2 percent per annum additional to the interest paid by the Government. JOHN PERRIN, President.
Danville Indiana becomes the storm center of a fierce and uncompromising anti saloon clash. Street fights flare as Applications are filed for retail licenses and remonstrances circulate. The Law and Order league crusades against drug stores accused of violating the new blind tiger law.
City ministers and labor advocates press employers to grant a regular half holiday on Saturdays for shop and office workers. They argue weekday limits hinder recreation and that workers can compensate time lost. The plan mirrors practices in other cities and aims to win broad employer support in Indianapolis.
Senor Miller, new Spanish minister, arrived Friday and presented Admiral Dewey with a sly dog as he expressed hope for permanent friendship between the United States and Spain. He downplayed past conflicts and said both nations should live down the unpleasant memory to remain friends.
Miss Clara Suschmann daughter of Dr Henry Bruschmann was accidentally killed in the Mercantile Library building Cincinnati on Friday afternoon. She stepped forward as the elevator was opened and fell through the opening two feet above the floor landing on machinery below. The elevator then moved upward injuring the shaft and trapping her between floors.
A calf escaping from a farm near Tangier caused a royal troop camp near the sultan to panic last night. Believing Bandit Raisuli’s forces were attacking, outposts opened fire and cavalry formed for battle. After a prolonged exchange, the calf was found unharmed and the camp relaxed.
Los Angeles March 9 Long Beach, a summer resort near the city, will employ women police for the coming summer. They will patrol the beach pier and auditorium after dark, aiding morality and correcting evils of the last season. Members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union are likely candidates for the force, as the organization proposed the idea.
Negotiations closed last night between Lake Shore officials and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers yield pay raises for engine drivers ranging from 10 to 18 percent. The new scale will be signed Monday by Lake Shore officials and the union.
About 100 members of the Indiana Ice Manufacturers association gathered at the Grand hotel for an annual meeting to discuss topics of importance. The event includes a theater party at the English opera house, a Grand hotel banquet at 6 o clock, and discussions by John Frank of Alexandria W F Siddons of Marion and Clay Whiteley of Muncie.
President Bryson of the A B C learned from Secretary Sweeney of the St. Louis Bowling Association that national tournament entries set records with 245 five man teams, 541 two man teams, and 1027 gings. The previous year in Louisville saw 21 five man teams, 469 two man teams, and 587 singles.
President Shively warned last night that removing the Topeka team from the Western association could drive the league to secede from the National Association of Minor Leagues and operate as an outlaw body. He predicted Western clubs might relocate to Kansas City Missouri, Kansas City Kansas, and Topeka, and vowed he would never surrender if a fight with organized baseball ensues.
Temperance activists plan raids on drinking spots and push enforcement of the new law. Four drug stores have halted liquor sales and two more shuttered goods, signaling intent to apply for saloon licenses at the April term. A blanket remonstrance circulates, though signing lags as signatures are constantly replaced amid a warming fight.
Local notes list church meetings at Second Presbyterian First Friends First Baptist and Trinity Congregational in addition to Epworth League events. Lectures by A J Brown and Rev Frederick E Taylor planned. A Jew ward and rash dumping case reported. Edwin Rae M E church hosts reception for new members next Tuesday.
Mrs Varriet Ribeyore of New Harmony Ind reportedly the wealthiest woman in southern Indiana died in a local hospital yesterday. Her late husband was described as the heaviest landowner in the state.
Scripps-McRae Freas Association in Chicago reports teller George W. Fitzgerald, linked to a missing 173000, acquitted by a jury on charges of assaulting reporter Harry Friend with a slingshot. Fitzgerald’s leave has expired and he has not reported for duty. Boldenweck has not acted due to lack of Washington instructions.
DETROIT March 1 Crow, Warner, it is stated, will sign the bill rushed through both branches of the Michigan legislature yesterday, and thus prevent the Calumet and Hecla mining corporation from absorbing the Michigan topper mines.
An unknown man lies at City hospital with a fractured skull after falling from a second story window at the boarding house of Mrs. Emma Angel 15 N West Street at 2 o clock Saturday morning.
Louisville Ky March. Street railway employees issue a public notice warning of a strike at 3 oclock Sunday morning unless their differences with the City railway are settled. The action hinges on unresolved labor disputes and affects city transit services.
Hugh McHugh presents Beat It a breezy humorous John Henry book featuring George W Hobart of Dinkelspiel fame. In letters to Bunch abroad on a honeymoon tour John Henry muses on American scenery sign boards poker and more with gentle satire and human sketches.
Beet sugar production rose last year with beets yielding a total of 475 900 tons, according to a report to Secretary Wilson by C F Saylor, field agent for the Agriculture Department.
Swiss pianist Rudolph Ganz brings a major recital to Caleb Mills hall on March 27. The event arouses strong interest as audiences anticipate a memorable performance from a renowned international artist.
The government pressed its prosecution before Judge Landis over rebates from the Chicago and Alton railroad. Objections by Standard Oil’s lawyers were overruled as witnesses showed railroad tariffs in offices accessible to shippers. The key issue is whether Standard Oil knowingly violated the rate law and the evidence suggests agents knew of the rebates.
John Alexander Dowie, the Scotch founder of Zion City, died there after years of leading a religious colony drawn from Evanston Chicago and San Francisco. Overseer Voliva mourned the loss as Alliancor faded among residents. Dowie’s rise included a Scottish origin, travels to Australia, a San Francisco start with $100, then Chicago missions and a vast, wealth gaining faith movement with land transfers and a home bank.
Odor sufferers such as onion eaters and belchers are urged to try Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges. The ad claims charcoal absorbs gases, purifies blood and breath, and offers a free sample from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan. It cites relief from indigestion and belching and suggests the lozenges leave a clean taste and complexion after use.
New York 9 March reports John Alexander Dowie sank from power after a dramatic rise. He led Zion City affairs via Voliva and his son, faced bankruptcy claims of 70 445 dollars, and saw a failed New York crusade that produced only 73 conversions and heavy costs. Dowie died weakened in Zion City, his influence and fortune lost.
A youth studies biblical and historical leaders, inspired by Solomon's wealth. He pursues commerce and religion with zeal, noting Dowie's meteoric rise and rapid fall. Dowie owned banks, factories, hotels, land offices and other assets valued at about 20 million dollars. At his death the apostle was bankrupt and depended on court allowances for expenses. Courts may press for settlement with creditors and stockholders in Zion City.
Mrs. Dowie and Dr. Gladstone Dowie learn of John Alexander Dowie’s death at their Montague estate near Detroit. Mrs. Dowie is prostrated and unlikely to travel to Chicago for the funeral. Gladstone Dowie plans to attend and muses on possible inheritance and future plans.
A federal grand jury returned indictments against Louisiana and other state citizens for sending lottery matter by express. James Chambers alias James Robinson of Indianapolis is among those charged. Accused of using fictitious names in transmitting and receiving lottery material issued by Bluefields and Pueblo de Mexico offices.
Maj Anderson post of the G A R and the Anderson Woman's Relief Corps stage an entertainment Wednesday night in the G A R hall to benefit the W R C. The program includes moving pictures and music followed by refreshments.
New York March 9 reports from authoritative Wall Street quarters say the Interstate Commerce Commission will urge the government to force Union Pacific to divest Southern Pacific stock and sever the two firms. Harriman interests supposedly anticipate a fierce legal battle as the commission may seek further divestitures of investments in competing lines.
Special to The Sus. Cincinnati announces the regular squad will depart for Marlin Texas tonight to join Capt John Ganzel and the batteries that left last week as an advance guard. Manager Frank Bancroft has everything ready for the trip with players on hand early Ned Blanson arrives from Baltimore to advise the new men before departure. Baseball headquarters in the Wiggins block has been active. after the southern tour leaves only President Herrmann remains to handle affairs before he heads to Marlin after the St Louis bowling tournament.
Color bearers of the Anderson W. R. C. will entertain corps members Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Winney's home on Noel Fletcher avenue. Hostesses named are Mrs. Florence Siebert, Mrs. Grace Elofimier, Mrs. Grace Finney, and Mrs. Frances Twnghey.
A Philadelphia reader recounts how Grape-Nuts built up her family’s health after stomach trouble. Her husband’s weak stomach improved, and their 3 and 9 year olds now want nothing else for breakfast. The Posium Company of Battle Creek, Michigan, promotes the cereal with its booklet The Road to Wellville.
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