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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1907

Page

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Wall Street Bears Trigger Large Market Selloff

A major bear raid toppled New York stocks after 1 pm causing a steep decline across leading issues. Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, Amalgamated Copper and United States Steel preferred led losses. Reading and St Paul also slid, with many shares finishing near day’s lows amid glutted selling and quick closing contracts.

Berlin New York Wall St United States ‘Steel To &T Anaconda Union Pacific Amalgsumatoil Copper E. H. Harriman Kuhn, Steele & Co Uiion Pacific Reading Iste St. Paul

Worker Injury at Kingan & Co Plant

Richard Johnson fell down a flight of steps at Kingan and Co. plant on Thursday and injured his back and left hip. He was taken home at 954 West Washington Street in a dispensary ambulance under Dr. Hughes care.

Richard Johnson Kingan & Co W. Washingtons Hughes

Plan for entertainment by United Spanish War Veterans

The Frank S. Clark camp will meet at Crone's half Friday at 8 a.m. to decide on the April 5 entertainment, marking the camp's organization day celebration.

Frank S. Clark United Spanish War Veterans Crone

Fisherman Fined After Seining Incident In Indians Streams

Reuben Humstreys clashed with two fish and game wardens while attempting to seine in Fall Creek. He claimed no knowledge of the state law and said he never used the net before. The recovered seine held fish. he was fined $5 plus costs totaling $38.

Reuben Humstreys Fall Creek Marion Rose L. R. Olive Humffreys Justice of the Fence A. R. Hutchinson Humfireys

Boy Dies After Pole Fall at City Hospital

Irvine Downing, a boy, fell from a telephone pole while at play and died shortly after 1 6 o clock yesterday afternoon at City Hospital from injuries.

Irvine Downing

Local Jottings: City Notes and Oddities

A series of brief, quirky items from the city include an auction of a coal bin and axle grease, praise for new bells on Washington and North Illinois streets, arched stone bridges that roar in floods, and a bicycle policeman with rubber boots. Lockerbie street remains the darkest, with a single working light at its corner. The Winona Institute woods hum with birds as a frost threatens budding spring growth.

Washington St George Stewart George Indianapolis Lockerbie St Lockerbie and East Sts

Trial notes on Evelyn Thaw Hummel affidavit ruling

In New York Justice Fitzgerald sustained California Attorney Delmas objections to admitting Evelyn Thaw and Hummel conversations preceding the Hummel affidavit. The ruling favored the defense, with Jerome pressing that the questions about Evelyn and Thaw’s statements were relevant to the affidavit. Delmas argued attorney client relations and questioned the district attorney’s handling of the affidavit.

Hummel Jerome Evelyn Thaw White Abe Hummel Wittces Jive- Iva Delmas California Hhite Paris Hummet Evelyn Thaw New York Marcel Maxie Lollette Evelyn Nesbit Thaws Miss Follette Miss Follett

Riots halt cars as strike conflict hits Louisville Broadway line

A street car clash between strike-breakers and workers in Louisville leaves two cars smashed but no injuries to riders. Police Captain Riley and seven officers refuse to serve, face charges. A brick attack injures Corporal Whitman, with Nagel the struck strike-breaker near death. A conference between strikers and railroad officials yields a tentative deal to end the strike and resume service tomorrow.

Louisville Tom Riley Highland Riley Gunther Board of Safety Corporal Whitman Fourteenth and Chestnutsts Nicholas Nagel St. Louis Fourteenth Christian Sti. Iis

Double Wedding in Cincinnati Surprises Indianapolis Friends

James Yuncker and Hazel Severns, both well known socially in Indianapolis, wed Edward Springer and Bess McDowell in a quiet Cincinnati ceremony. The nuptials were briefly publicized at Union Station before the ceremony, amid old shoes and rice. The pair traveled home Saturday with Mrs. Warren Bird of Indianapolis.

James Yuncker Indianapolis Hazel Severns Edmond P. Severns Edward Springer Bess McDowell Elizabethtown Ind Cincinnati Mr. Yuncker Miss Severns Yuncker Severns Springer Warren Bird

McDonald Appointed Postmaster at Lagarge Indiana

Washington March 14 The president named Elery D McDonald postmaster at Lagarge Indiana in a standard federal appointment. The move comes as part of routine administrative staffing and reflects the ongoing postal service updates nationwide.

Scripps-MecRae Press Washington Elery D. McDonald Lagrarige Ind

Flood Threat Looms From Pittsburg River Flood

The local weather bureau warns a 34 foot water stage will hit Pittsburg this afternoon as rain swells the Allegheny and Monongahela. Flooding may surpass 1884's 33 feet six inches with rivers rising statewide. Businesses along riverfronts suspend activity and residents evacuate low areas amid reported fatalities. McKeesport plants close. Wheeling industries to shut by nightfall due to high water.

Pittsburg Allegheny Mtonongahela Ohio Pittshburg McKeesport Wheeling W. Va

Ohio River Flood Warning For Cincinnati

Weather forecaster Bassler warned the Ohio river will pass the zero foot stage at Cincinnati Friday morning. The rise could be higher, prompting a dangerous outlook and a serious flood risk. Mayor Dempsey called for flood relief committee action with over $6,445 in treasury, as commercial interests in the bottoms began evacuations and relocation plans.

Ohio Scripps-McRae Press Association Cincinnati Bassler Dempsey

State Board of Health to discuss new pure food law

The State Board of Health will meet at the statehouse to consider the new pure food law and other acts. Dr J N Hurty reports high demand for copies of the act and a pamphlet explaining enforcement methods is being prepared for rapid distribution. Extra lab work is planned under Dr H E Barnard to test foods and drugs for enforcement accuracy. Helen Byron 10 cent cigar Krell distributor.

State Board of Health Statehouse J. N. Hurty H. E. Barnard

Dover Doctor Faces Kidnapping Case Clues Surface

Dover Delaware March 14 detectives pursue a theory that Horace Marvin’s four year old son was abducted via a wagon to Kitts Hammock and aboard a catboat to New Jersey. A man from Kitts Hammock under surveillance and two others who vanished with witness accounts form a core of leads.

Dover Del Horace Marvin Marvin Kitts New Jersey Kitts Hammock Haystack Somkind Wilmington Soy ETM

Hopke Ready to Sign with Hooseirs After Canton Trade

W H Watkins reports a telegram from Charley Carr confirming the Canton to Indianapolis transfer of third baseman Hopke is complete and Hopke is ready to sign with the Hoosiers. Hopke is praised for fielding ability and potential hitting pace, suggesting quick fit for Indianapolis.

Gram Charley Carr Hopke The Hooseirs Indianapolis

Belgrade clash leaves four strikers dead in Serbia

In Belgrade, police clashed with sugar and leather factory workers during a major street confrontation. Police fired on the strikers, killing four and wounding twenty as unrest spread across Servia on March 14.

Belgrade Servia

Notice to Sun subscribers on delivery and misconduct

Sun readers are urged to call 880 to report non delivery or changes and to report any misconduct or neglect by carriers to the circulation department promptly.

Sun

United States Weather Forecast For Thursday Night Through Friday

The forecast calls for fair conditions with little temperature change tonight. Friday should be fair and warmer with sunrise at 4 58 and sunset at about 7 00 PM.

United States

Boys Prevented Wreck Near Middletown During Stormy Night

In Middletown two unnamed lads halted a possible disaster on the Big Four era of the Twentieth Century Flyer as telegraph poles toppled onto tracks. They warned the crew, sprinted toward danger, and narrowly averted a wreck, despite the train not stopping in Middletown.

Middletown

Figures Of Church Bulletin From Indiana Bureau

Miss Mary Stubbs prepares to issue a state bureau bulletin on Indiana church statistics. It covers denominations membership official boards and other items of interest. The pamphlet aims for general distribution and wide demand.

Mary Stubbs The State Bureau of Sta Tistics Indiana Bureau

County Officials Seek Space for New Courts in Courthouse

County Commissioners John McGregor and John Mendenhall pressed Mayor Charles A Bookwalter to vacate basement rooms in the courthouse to house three new county courts added by the legislature. The mayor agreed to relocate the Board of Public Works and city engineer, likely moving them out immediately, with courts aimed for the second floor and basement freed for other county needs.

John Mendenhall Charles A. Bookwaller Fices Tomlinson Hall

Lawmaker Aids Puzzle Case At Schwomeyer Home

Coroner continues inquest into the shooting at the Schwomeyer residence two weeks ago where Fred Schwemeyer killed Mrs. Schwomeyer and William Gill. Charles Gill testifies a dying statement claims Gill went to show a puzzle trick to trap the husband. Mrs. Gill recounts a similar account and notes the families were close and shopped together. Witnesses will be examined as the inquiry proceeds.

Fred Schwomeyer William Gill Ben Davis Charles Gill Willian Gill Gill River Ave Indi Anapolis Atkins Law Works Thomas Perry Schwomeyers Schwemeyer

Dowie funeral amid grave guard and rumor of body theft

March 14 reports state John Alexander Dowie funeral arrangements near completion in Zion City. Grave work halted amid fears of damage to cemetery property and a rumored attempt by strangers to obtain Dowie head for brain study. Guards and arrests followed as processions and services proceeded despite panic and an exodus trend among sect members.

John Alexander Dowie Big Tabernacle Gladstone Dowie Dr. Dowie North Shore Easern College Ciamter Dowie Chicago Fentry Zion City Shiloh House N Bii Zion Guard City Brass Band Lake Mound Cemetery Apostle H. P. Templeton Grace Lewis Zion Educational Institution Mary Burgess Voliva

Civil Service Examinations Announced for April 10

The government opens exams for April 10 to fill posts including magazine attendant at Indian Head Maryland at $2 daily electrotypes helper at Washington 40 cents per hour or 20 a day and teamster at the Arlington experimental farm Virginia at $600 yearly Information available from H K Milhous Federal Building Indianapolis

Naval Proving Ground Indian Head Government Washington Arlington Experimental Farm Vixinia

None Brhter Restaurant Ad at Monument Place

A compact reading shows an advertisement for a restaurant at 38 40 Monument Place titled None Brhter. The notice highlights ongoing service and mentions plasterers Bros with phone numbers Main 605 and New 5567, 1828.

National Restaurant Monument Place Heal. Bros

Spring Goods and Local Notices

Local ads note Spring goods available from Gus Rasberg at 7 and 9 Pembroke Arcade and Buisy Native Herbs at 255 West Wash Street. COMPEER CIGAR proclaims best on earth with bold display. News desk phone 663 listed for inquiries.

Spring Goods Gus Rasberg Pembroke Arcade News Buisy W. Wash. St

Mayor seeks funds to repair Fall Creek bridge

Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter will ask the city council to allocate 65 thousand dollars for urgent repairs to the Northwestern avenue bridge over Fall Creek. Completed under Holtzman administration less than two years ago, the bridge is said to be improperly constructed and unsafe for public use.

Northwestern Ave Fall Creek Holtzman Bookwalter

MILKMEN ORGANIZE PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION AT STATEHOUSE

The Indiana State Dairymen's Protective Association, organized this winter, met at the statehouse on Thursday. Delegates from rural sections gathered for mutual protection and improvement, with HK A Brown giving the welcome and Horace L Hanna delivering the response. Topics included organizing purpose, feeding dairy cows, milk shipping, the cow barn, and related discussions led by Dr. Eugene Buehler and others.

HK. A. Brown Supreme Court Horace L. Hanna M. J. Duggan Whiteland Jesse Koldykke Bridgeport

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Bing Amalgamated Copper Union Pa York Harriman Fisherman’s Story Seine Press Justice Boy North Tllinois-st. Car Sersyt. Corrigan Winona Institute Woods Harry Thaw Evelyn and California Attorney In Roy W. Howard Justice Fitz Gerald Justice Fitzgerald Iummiel Maxie Follette Mazie Follette Scripps-McRae Preas Association Yuncker—Severns M’donald Food Crusade Helen Byron C.W. Krell Willington Brandywine Springs Park Philadelphia Dr. Marvin Iowa Sioux City Delaware Iown Little W. H. Watkins Canton Secripps-McRae Presa Association Maron Miss Stubbs John McGregor City Board of Public Works Schwomeyer Fred Schwemeyer Singleton Fred Schwaineyer Zion Civil Service H. K. Milhous Federal Building Wulschner’s Bridge Charles A. Bookwalter Will Ree Indiana State Dairymen’s Protect
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