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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1907

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2

Gruelle Leaves Indianapolis To Open Cleveland Studio

Former Hoosier Group artist R B Gruelle moves to Cleveland Ohio to open a new studio. He reflects on New York art culture, dealer influence, and the shift toward local scenes while noting Cleveland collectors and the awakening of artistic appreciation outside New York. Gruelle, known for Hoosier Group landscapes and marines, left Indianapolis after years of fame with the five member group including Steele Adams Forsyth and Stark.

New York Cleveland Chicago Philadelphia Cleyvelanders Gruelle Oi Strait T.J. Steele J. C. Adams William Forsyth Otto Stark

John L. Kessler, retired hardware merchant dies suddenly

Special to The Sun Seymour Indiana March 14 John L Kessler a retired hardware merchant died suddenly yesterday evening at about 65. He was a long time resident and active in local business circles. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.

Seymour Ind John L. Kessler Agvel

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Home Relief

An advertising appeal touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a painless, at home treatment for piles. A testimonial from George H. Bartlett credits rapid results after trying a sample and urges readers to request a free package to prove merits. The firm, Fyra wid Drug Co., offers the cure for sale at druggists.

George H. Bartlett Mattapan Mass Fyrawid Drug Co Pyramid Bldg Marmall Mich

Parade Plans for St Patrick Day Celebration in Denison

Final meeting set in Morrison hall after the Denison house gathering to finalize parade logistics. The route runs from Monument Place north on Meridian to Ohio then east to Pennsylvania and Washington and south to Maryland before looping to Market and Tomlinson hall. Grand marshal Maurice Donnelly to call the meeting at 2 45. Four divisions led by Carrol Nelis Gill and Flaherty with bands and a reception committee named.

Ohio Pennsylvania Washington California Capitol Ave Maryland St Maryland Ilinois Tllinois Alabama Market Tomlinson Hall Maurice Donnelly John Carrol P. H. McNelis Michael J. Gill James G. Flaherty Indianapolis Mayor Military Band C. A. Bookwalter John A. Haltthan John Carroll John H. Scanton William Flynn Michael Gill T. P. O'Connor James McBride Thomas Dugan Martin Walpole James Flaherty Bart Kavanaugh D. J. Loftus James H. Deery J. P. O'Mahony

AGI FROM GLASS Miss Mary Connerty Found Dead

Miss Mary Connerty aged 1 of Patrick Connerty at 1440 W Chiosty drank carbolic acid in a bid for employment as a domestic and to live away from home. She appeared cheerful, retired early, and died after the mother found her unconscious and a physician arrived. She poured the contents of a bottle into a glass before drinking.

Mary Connerty Patrick Connerty W. Chiost

Pavilion to Be Pushed for State Fair Pavilion

Rubush and Hunter will complete plans for a new livestock show pavilion within two weeks. The State Board of Agriculture will begin construction promptly. Secretary Charles Downing says the design does not include a coliseum, acoustic conditions are uncertain, and the amphitheater will seat 7,590 with an arena for 5,000. The building aims to be ready for the next state fair.

Rubush & Hunter State Board of Agriculture Charles Downing

Attell to Meet Solomon for Featherweight Title Bout

Los Angeles March 14 Manager McCarey has matched Abe Attell and Kid Solomon, a local featherweight, to box 20 rounds for the featherweight championship. The bout will be staged after the Burns O Brien $30,000 contest likely in late May. Weigh in at 122 pounds, half an hour before the bout. The boxers will receive 60 percent of the gate receipts, divided 60 and 40 percent.

Los Angeles Cal McCarey Abe Attell Kid Solomon

Psychic and Spiritual Phenomena Shown In Riddell Talk

The Tomlinson hall lecture contrasts physical psychic and spiritual planes. The speaker defines the three realms, notes the spiritual as eternal and positive, and explains awakening across levels. He ends with an image of love redeeming the world and previews Thursday’s heredity lecture with notable figures.

God Riddell Mary Baker Fiddy Robert Ingersoll Pope Leo Nhj Ishmael Family

Lightbody Runs Wild Mile Indoor Record Shattered

Chicago March 14 Olympic champion James D Lightbody, a former University of Chicago runner, shattered Central Division American Athletic Union mile records last night with a 4 24 performance. He beat the old indoor mark by four seconds and surpassed his outdoor record by a full second.

Chicago James D. Lightbody University of Chicago Unner American Athletic Union Lightbody

Man Charged With Murder In Danville Incident

Coroner Curtis returns a verdict of deliberate murder in the state case against Pasquale Zubba for the fatal shooting of Antonis Gigliotti Sunday night. The two Italians, fellow Big Four workers, had ongoing family disputes. Gigliotti drew a knife during a quarrel, Zubba shot him in the head and fled, last seen headed toward Pittsburgh. Authorities inquired and notified cities.

Curtis Pasquale Zubba Antonis Gigliotti Zubba Gigliotti Pittsburg

Entries closed for first National Bowling tourney in Atlantic City

Special to The Swan Philadelphia March 14 entries for the inaugural National Bowling Association tournament in Atlantic City from March to April 8 have closed. The lists reveal 120 five man teams 260 two man teams and 487 individuals entered, reflecting broad participation despite the eastern venue.

Philadelphia National Bowling Association Atlantic City

Sponga plaster claim cures indigestion prompts readers

An advertisement seeks readers troubled with indigestion and related ailments. It claims a 1 Sponga plaster can stimulate the digestive system by acting on the solar plexus, releasing digestive juices and strengthening organs. Readers are urged to mail 10 cents to Toledo Ohio for details and a sample.

Ohip Pemony Company Toledo Ox BB

Independent Victory Over Tutewiler in Marion Club Election

The Marion club chose a mixed ticket with Joseph A. Minturn defeating Harry Tutewiler for president by a close margin. The independently backed slate elected secretary and several directors while the Tutewiler ticket won three vice presidents and other posts. About 1,200 votes were cast with the machine tally in 30 minutes. The result includes debates over amendments on discipline and dues.

Marion Club Joseph A. Minturn Harry Tutewiler New Marion Club W. A. Bogardus Caleb 3. Denny Edward M. Schmidt Claude M. McKilwaine A. M. Glossbre Republican Party H. S. McMichael Board of Directors

Sox Improve at Mexico City After Altitude Adjustment

The Sox show progress as they adapt to the high altitude, with bat and pitch distance becoming easier to judge. Facilities near the grounds are praised, though Ted Sullivan rushed back to civilization, arranging hotel stays for only 24 of 56 players. Additional rooms were secured for the overflow.

City OF Mexico Sox Ted Sullivan

Shriners Pilgrimage to Los Angeles Planned

The Murast Temple of Ancthnt Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine schedules a pilgrimage to Los Angeles for the Imperial Council meeting from May 6 to 10. After last year’s earthquake setback, the route now goes via the Big Four to St. Louis, then Wabash to Kansas City, and Santa Fe to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Mystic Angeles San Francisco St. Louis Kansas City Sante Fe

Father seeks custody of two daughters in Long Beach

W F Godfrey of Muncie Indiana secured a writ of habeas corpus for his two daughters Goldie 12 and Attin ages unknown who are with his divorced wife Mrs Edward Lutz at Long Beach. The custody dispute has spanned Indiana and Ohio courts for five years.

Sun Los Angeles W. F. Godfrey Muncie Ind Goldie Attin Eward Lutz Long Beach Indiana Ohio

Editor Hedgecock Dead In Frankfort

Jamza A Hedgecock editor and manager of the Frankfort Daily Crescent died at his home in Frankfort Indiana yesterday of pneumonia He had served in the state legislature and as county recorder.

Sun Frankfort Ind Jamza A. Hedgecock

Lightning Kills Indiana Farmer Near Home

Monticello Ind March 14 Special to The Sun Lewis Fry a farmer was killed by lightning last night as he rode home in a wagon his brother Edwined escaped serious injury.

Monticello Ind Lewis Fry Edwined

Death of H C Wiese Undertaker at 25 N East St

Carl H C Wiese an undertaker aged 02 died Wednesday at his home from cancer of the abdomen after a several month illness. He had assisted his father in the business until years ago, then carried on the enterprise after the father died. Survived by a widow, his mother, five sisters and three brothers. Funeral likely Saturday morning.

Taker N. East St Mr. Wiese

Danville Years of Hendricks County Nominees Spotted

Special to The Swan Danville Indiana March candidates for county offices appear a year early with Julian Hogante favored for joint Boone Hendricks Senate. Opponents include Horace Hanna Edward Hendricks for the nomi nation. Sheriff hopefuls include Metfelting Marshall Hobson Noel. Treasurer contenders list Reagan Prewitt Harnaday Dempsey. Otis Gulley expected to seek fifth district congressional nomination to replace Holliday.

Julian D. Hogante Danville State Senate Boone Hendricks Horace Hanna Plirfield Edward Hendricks North Salem Boone County Charles FL Metfelting Otis Marshall Taylor Hobson Walford Noel Liberty Township Taylor Reagan Joseph Prewitt Plaiatiell Charles B. Harnaday James W. Dempsey Tanville Otis E. Gulley Wlias S. Holliday

Death rate declines in Indiana seven years

State Board of Health bulletin reports lower annual death rate in Indiana over seven years from 14.1 to 15. Typhoid fever drops from 52.8 to 31.9, diphtheria from 19.1 to 12.9, scarlet fever from 5.6 to 3.4. The article credits public press and magazines for aiding information and notes efforts against infectious diseases and impure foods and drugs.

Local notices and community updates in city life

Myrtle Temple Sewing Circle meets Mrs Goff at 65 Walcott street with Edna Quigley son of Detective J F Quigley recovering from illness Henry Adams to speak on War Reminiscences of an Oil Campaign at Brotherhood of First Baptist Friday night Princess club College Settlement 1808 Columbia avenue presents spring entertainment Friday evening Judge Leathers appoints John Weaver Indianapolis receiver for Assay Oil county courthouse dark midday due to boiler breakdown Belmont apartments sold for 72000 by Lewis H Jordan to Joseph R Hall Franklin Vonnegut Commercial club president selects Henry Riesenberg for Panama canal tour to inspect canal work

Myrtle Temple Sewing Circle Henry (. Adams Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church Princess Club of College Settlement Columbia Ave Leathers Superior Court John Weaver Indianapolis Assay Oil Company Marion County Garret Lewis H. Jordan Belmont Michigan and Delaware Sts Joseph R. Hall Franklin Vonnegut Commercial Club Henry Riesenberg Panama Canal

Coffin Seeks Mandamus To Reinstate Colorado Life Co

Charles F. Coffin returns from Colorado unable to secure reinstatement for State Life Insurance. He plans mandamus proceedings in United States court at Denver to compel Colorado auditor of state to grant a new license. Complaint will claim State Life complied with law and the auditor acted beyond authority. Suit to be filed at once.

State Life Insurance Company United States Denver Colorado i Auditor of State State Life Auditor of State

Mrs Peters Funeral Observances For Zion Church Wife Of Pastor

The funeral for Mrs Marie Peters wife of Rev J Christopher Peters pastor of the Evangelical Zion church will be held this afternoon at the Edburgh. She died Wednesday at the family home 82 W Christ. Her death followed a brain hemorrhage. Born October 8 1854 in Missouri she was daughter of Rev Carl Nestel and founder of several church women’s groups including the Phoebe Dearoners and orphans and Ladies Aid societies. Survived by her husband and two daughters.

Marie. Peters J. Christopher Peters Evangelical Zions Church W. Christ Peters Carl Nestel Missouri Ladies Society of the Zion Church Phoebe Society Dearoners Society The Orphans’ and Ladies’ Aid Society

Advertising agent Tomlinson accused by wife of infatuation with chorus girls

Mrs Myrtle M Tomlinson of Indianapolis accuses Edwin J Tomlinson of Chicago an advertising agent of regular companionship with two chorus girls during a visit a year ago and vows broken by him due to his infatuation with the light footed contingent.

Edwin J.tomlinson Chicago Myrtle M. Tomlinson Indianapolis

Captured Hotel Thief In Chicago Alarm at Morrison

John Welles, known to police in many cities as a hotel thief, entered Albert Ruttenberry of Detroit's room at the Morrison hotel in daylight. Ruttenberg woke to find Kelley inside, they struggled, cries summoned detectives, and a crowd pursued him until a policeman captured him on the street.

Hatel Morrison Albert Ruttenberry Detroit Ruttenberg Kelley Kesley

Boy Burglar Dies After Shootout in Bloomington

Bloomington dispatch reports Charley Carr a 15 year old boy died after being shot by Policeman Shinn during a fleeing alleged robbery. Shinn was immediately arrested for manslaughter.

Charley Carr Shinn

Baptist Church Revival at College Avenue Church

A revival series is held daily at the College avenue Baptist Church corner Fifteenth street with Rev. W. A. Hamlett of Louisville in charge. Meetings occur at 2 30 p m and 7 45 p m featuring special singing.

College-ave. Baptist Church Fifteenth-st. and College-ave W. A. Hamlett Louisvile

Hooton Takes Helm as Ship Moves From Rocks to Sea

Chief Pilot James E. McCullough departs, leaving Elliott R. Hooton to chart the course. Hooton studies charts and keeps watch as the vessel sails stored with Old Mariner Henry Spaan aboard. McCullough will stay in wireless contact and ready to send a tug if needed while pursuing a law practice. Frank Baker oversees the grand jury.

James E. McCullough Elliott R. Hooton Capt. Hooton Pitot McCullough Henry Spaan Hooton McCullovuen

Auto Week Parade to Kick Off Largest City Opening

Auto week will feature a city wide parade starting and ending at the Circle on Monday. Dealers announced the plan after a Wednesday night meeting and promise the largest opening week ever, with the salesrooms attractively arranged and visitors welcomed. Interurban roads offer special rates to attract guests.

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Fame of Thad Rich Recital Promises Big Sale

The Thaddeus Rich recital at Caleb Mills hall to open ticket sales Saturday March 16 at 9 o clock, with strong demand expected. Rich, a native of the state and former Philadelphia Symphony soloist, promises a successful concert in Indianapolis on March 19 and thanked supporters in a letter noting a busy season and a signed contract for next year.

Thaddeus Rich Caleb Mills Wulschner Rich Indianapolis Hugh McGibney Thad Edward Taylor Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra Philadelphia

J K Burnham Dies at 64 in Kansas City Pneumonia

J K Burnham, 64, head of Burnham Hanna Munger Dry Goods and other firms in Kansas City and Detroit, and president of the National Wholesale Dry Goods association, died at home this morning of pneumonia.

Scrippe-Meline Fress Association Kansas City J. K. Burnham Burnham- Hanna-Munger Dry Goods Company Alded National Wholesale Dry Goods Association Burnham-Steepel Dry Goods Company Detroit

Beasley Family Overcome by Fumes in Harington St Home

Five members of G W Beasley’s family were overcome by fumes from a bus burner stove Wednesday morning. The father’s wife M Beasley was most seriously affected but improving. an early report said she faced real danger. Brother Robert Robinson woke with a headache at 4:44 am. other family members were found unconscious around the house at 1514 Haringst.

G W. Beasley S. O. Leak M Beasley Dnger Robert Robinson Beasley Hearosan Fame

Insurance reforms calls Indiana life firms to meeting

Auditor of State John C Billheimer plans a meeting of officers from all Indiana life insurance companies to discuss reform under the old law. He will demand that after April 15, 1907 they stop writing special contract and predated policies and notify compliance by April 1, 1907. He also will require a full filing within 60 days of the date of the meeting of all policies and contracts they are selling or will sell.

John C. Billheimer Indiana Rillheimer Billheimer

Cave Country Excursion to Mammoth Cave Set for April 2

Arrangements completed for a trip led by Robert Hall and Edgar Forsythe to Mammoth Cave on April 2. The organizer officials from Indianapolis, Louisville, and New York Central lines coordinated a $15 package covering hotel, cave entrance, guides, and transportation. The schedule includes two days of cave exploration, hillside tours near the area, a Colossal Cavern visit, then return to Indianapolis by Friday night.

Robert Hall Edgar Forsythe Mammoth Cave J. H. Millikan Louisville C. C. Clark New York Central Lines Indianapolis Cave Grong Neghborhood Colossal Cavern Toulisville Indianapols

Plea in Humane Society Case Delivers Six Month Workhouse

Albert Monninger a drug clerk faced charges from the Indianapolis Humane Society over alleged mistreatment of two girls. He pleaded guilty to assault and battery in criminal court, with more serious counts dismissed, a negotiated settlement yielding a one dollar fine and six months in the workhouse. The Humane Society favored conviction on aggravated charges but accepted the plea as a compromise after deliberations.

Albert Monninger Indianapolis Humane Society Menninger The Humane Society

Mutual Service Association to Incorporate

At a Wednesday meeting at First Friends church the Mutual Service association decided to incorporate. Articles will be filed within a few days. The association’s property is valued at nearly a substantial amount.

Mutual Service Association First Friends’ Church Posm

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