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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1907

Page

2

Cars Be Now Running In Louisville After Wage Lift

Louisville Ky March 15 The streetcar service resumes under a new agreement between company and workers. Wages rise from 20 to 25 cents an hour for new and existing staff with overtime up to 25 cents. Strikers return to old positions, lunch breaks specified, and an open door for new hires. Arbitration to settle future disputes is promised.

rpps-MecRae Presa Association Isville, Ky le Company

Knights of Pythias Dedicatory Meeting in Indianapolis

The grand lodge Knights of Pythias plans the largest gathering in Indianapolis during the last week of August to dedicate the new lodge building and encampment of the uniform rank. Uniform rank units from neighboring states and most state lodges will attend, with many supreme officers present. The Commercial club of Indianapolis will assist, under Grand Chancellor Jonce Monyhan, ensuring thorough preparations.

Agust Plendid Hhe Supreme Edge Theo Commercial Club Indianapolis Hhe Knights Jonce Monyhan Yooton

Zelaya Leads Invasion Amid Honduran War Talk

Scripps press dispatch from Managua reports President Zelaya may be personally directing an invasion of Honduran territory at the head of an army. The column is described as flushed with victory and expected to rout any Honduran force under President Bonilla. The campaign's success is believed to push toward a final termination of the conflict.

Managua Nicaragua Zelaya Bonilla Honduras

Untold Danger in Child's Question About Cooking

A fragment shows a mother warning her child Jeann not to be taught cooking, fearing abduction. The terse exchange hints at parental anxiety and stranger danger themes amid a domestic scene.

Woman flees hospital with injured infant after distressing cries

Mrs. William Haynes of 1014 Reynolds avenue entered the city hospital with a baby bearing a broken leg. Stricken by anguish at the infant’s cries, she seized the child and fled the institution before the leg was set.

City Hospital William Haynes Reynoldsave Haynes

Hall of Douma Wrecked in Taumide Palace Debacle

A ceiling collapse in Tauride Palace's hall housing the Duma wrecked the venue and halted today's session. Officials suspect an anti Semitic Black Hundred plot targeting deputies, with 400 likely deaths prevented. Over 200 seats were smashed, necessitating a two week repair period and a possible move to a theater or government building.

Petersburg Tamide Palace Black Hundred Kruskevan Purishevitch

Removal of A. M. Sweeney From State Life Presidency

A. M. Sweeney resigns as president of Indiana State Life Insurance after 25 years in the business. He seeks rest before future work and has not fixed plans. A lawsuit to recover $100,000 tied to the Stevenson building sale looms, with directors to meet and likely new officers to be elected.

A. M. Sweeney The Indiana State Life S. E. Rauh State Life Insurance Company Samuel Quinn Sait Stevenson State Life Board of Directors Sweeney Messrs. Sweeney Quinn

Pardoned for Murder Disease? W. L. Shill Freed in Alabama

Montgomery March 15. Gov Comer pardoned W L Shill convicted of murder after ruling he killed a man who betrayed his daughter. The governor cited the motive as justification for the pardon.

Montgomery Ala W. L. Shill Robert Bass

Double Tragedy at Point Alahachie Ends in murder suicide

In New Orleans on March 13 Whitley Marlier, 37, shot and killed his sweetheart Edna Dobson, 17, at Point Alahachie, then killed himself after she repeatedly refused his marriage proposals.

New Orleans

Hospital fundraising drive targets July patient intake

A bid to finish the new Methodist hospital in Indianapolis aims for July readiness. Secretary C. O. Merica of Wabash says about $60,000 is needed, with $20,000 to $25,000 already subscribed. A vigorous campaign will seek the remaining funds. Fraternal groups including Scottish Rite and York Rite Masons, the Odd Fellows, and Knights of Pythias consider furnishing rooms for their members to use.

New Methodist Hospital Indianapoli C. O. Merica Wabash Scottish Rite York Rite Masons Odd Wellows Knights of Pythias

Monroe County Fair dates announced in Indiana

Special to The Sun reports the Monroe County Fair association set August 6 to 9 for the event in Bloomington Indiana. Officers listed include H B Ilen try as president W N Showers as vice president and Frank Kinser as secretary. Officials say this year’s fair should be the best yet in the county.

Monroe County Fair Association

Wisconsin students form Single Blessedness club

Fifteen Wisconsin University women form a Single Blessedness club pledging to remain single under a fifty dollar fine. Miss Hedwidg Fe Federse of West Bend is president. The group aims to buy a Wisconsin farm for single living and has branches at Chicago and Northwestern universities. Fines range from a few cents to a dollar for receiving male attention during college.

Hedwidg FE. Federse West Bend Wisconsin Chicago Northwestern

Mince meat explosion rattles Los Angeles post office

In Los Angeles on March 15 a post office mishap caused a loud blast from a tin canister of mincemeat. Papers say the building was peppered with powdery particles, but no one was harmed or missing. Officials suspect a mail mishap rather than a fat man.

Los Angeles

Long’s insanity commission unsure. prosecutor declines

Prosecutor Elliott R. Hootentag refused to move for an insanity commission to decide if Frank M. Long was insane at the time of the shooting that killed Dr. Evhraim Chessman. He says Long’s friends must file an affidavit to trigger a commission. An insanity affidavit likely will be filed Friday or Saturday.

Elliott R. Hootentag Frank M. Long Evhraim Chessman Long

Baker Named Chief Deputy by Prosecutor Hooton

Formal notice announces James P. Baker as chief deputy to Prosecutor Elliott R. Hooton. Baker has served in that role for several days as Mec Cullough ends his tenure to acquaint Baker with duties.

Ben Elliott R. Hooton James P. Baker Mr. Baker J. E. MecCullough Mr. Hooton

Purdue Alumni Banquet at Denison Hotel to Gather 260

The Indianapolis Purdue Alumni association hosts a Friday night banquet and smoker at Denison hotel drawing visitors from across Indiana. About 260 will be seated, including Purdue’s graduating pharmacy class. Attending are Dr. W. E. Stone and several professors, with Addison Tiar ris and R. C. Palmer as speakers and J. W. Noel delivering a toast on Purdue’s relation to the state.

Denison Indianapolis Purdue Alumni Association Purdue W. E. Stone University N. J. Golden F. M. Goss A. W. Brayton Addison €. Tiarris R. C. Palmer Harry G. Leslie J. W. Noel

Walsh to Answer Chicago Trial Delayed Until March 19

John R. Walsh faces trial on 16 counts of misapplication involving more than 1500 dollars from Chicago National Bank and related institutions. Federal Judge A B Anderson granted a further continuance after Walsh’s demurrer was heard. 22 counts were sustained, case pushed to March 19, with Walsh escorted to court amid guards and media.

Chicago National Bank A. B. Anderson Indianapolis Walsh Anderson Sims

Deed Transfer Tied to Rhodius Case in Washington St Property

Werner Amiet and Joseph Emminger received a deed from George Rhodius on November 14, 1908, for a Washington street corner property worth about $30,000, in a transfer signed for $1. A lease on Circle Park Hotel favors Emminger at 260 dollars monthly for 15 years. The papers add to a complex Rhodius case amid questions about Rhodius mental condition and validity of the documents.

Circle Park Hotel George Rhodius Amiet Joseph Emminger Washington St West St Circle Park Ho Rhodius

Catherine Waugh McCulloch enters Evanston justice race

Chicago March 15 Catherine Waugh McCulloch a prominent woman suffragist has entered the Evanston justice of the peace race as an independent candidate. Plumber William S Moore leads the field and McCulloch aims to defeat him with a bold political move.

Chicago Catherine Waugh McCulloch Justice of the Peace Evanston McCulloch Unois William S. Moore

Beware of the Backache Warns of Urinary Trouble

A pamphlet calls attention to backache and urinary symptoms as danger signals for kidney disease. It urges seeking a first class physician, avoiding patent medicines, and promotes a home remedy with Fluid Extract Dandelion and other ingredients, claiming it treats rheumatism and clears kidney waste.

Bright Beditime

Scan the Sky No Comet Found at Butler College Telescope

Prof Wiljah N Johnson reports no sighting of the anticipated comet after two nights of watching with Butler college telescope. He notes public alarm fed by sensational talk, but says scientists remain confident and will continue observations to determine the comet’s path and future visibility.

Butler College Wiljah N. Johnson

Handy Home Helps Men's Light Weight Underwear Sale

Handy Home promotes light weight balbriggan drawers and shirts for men with a double seat version highlighted. Special price offers emphasize value and comfort in the fabric and fit.

Indiana university to launch journalism course next fall

Bloomington March 16. The Indiana University faculty approved establishing a journalism course next fall by combining existing classes under Dr. Will Howe and A. B. Harding. A diploma will be issued in the new department. At the Press club meeting, Uzsie Murtrie, W. W. Livingood, Aubrey Hawkins, and Claude Simpson were elected officers for the next term.

The Sun Bloomington Ind Indiana University Will Howe B. Harding Press Club Uzsie Murtrie W. W. Livingood Aubrey Hawkins Claude Simpson

Rushville's New Pastor Picked From Cincinnati Church

Rev Richard Abberley, pastor of Walnut Hill Christian church in Cincinnati, has resigned to lead the Christian church in Rushville, Indiana. A recent revival added 50 new members to the Cincinnati congregation.

Ard Abberley Walnut Hill Ignation Christian Church Rushville Ind

Report on Ning Po Wesleyan Mission Destruction Unconfirmed

Shanghai March 13 There is no confirmation in foreign circles of the report circulated yesterday that the Wesleyan mission Ning Po has been destroyed and the missionaries killed.

Shanghai Wesleyan Ning Po

Constable McIntire Fined After Assault on Striking Machinist

Constable K R McIntire, a guard for Pope Waverley Motor Car, was fined one dollar and costs for assaulting William Pflager, a striking machinist. At arrest he carried two large revolvers and a concealed weapons charge was dismissed for faulty affidavit. Several striking machinists named Willam Pflager August Lambert Jack O Brier W S Darnell Edward Wall were arrested on warrants by McIntire for obstructing a sidewalk and discharged for lack of evidence.

K. R. MeciIatire Pope-Waverley Motor Car Company William Pflagler McIntire Wallon Willam P

Heredity Her Hobby Lecture by Newton N. Riddell at Tomlinson Hall

Newton N. Riddell delivered a two hour lecture on heredity praising its influence from ancestors to the present. He argued prenatal culture shapes character, cited Pope Leo as example, denounced drink as a cause of crime, and announced Friday's talk on The Psychology of Success.

Newton N. Riddell Tomlinson Hall Riddell Leo XIII

Funeral of Isaac N. Morrison editor of Worthington Times

The funeral for Isaac N. Morrison 75 editor of the Worthington Times will be held Saturday afternoon. He founded the paper in 183. He is survived by four sons and two daughters all living in Indianapolis. Daughters are Mrs W J Throop and Mrs Norman Deal and sons Charles E Morrison Frank Morrison Richard N Morrison and Wilbur Morrison.

Worthington Ind Mareh Isaac N. Morrison Worthington Times the Times Indianapolis W. J. Throop Norman Deal Charles E. Morrison Frank Morrison Richard N. Morrison Wilbur Morrison

Teddy bear saves girl from fiery accident in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh on March 15 Liola McKenzie, a winsome four year old, escaped with severe burns after her nightie touched an open grate. A teddy bear helped comfort her during suffering as doctors performed skin grafts totaling about a third of her body. The operation succeeded with patches donated by her father, brother, a teacher, and a local physician.

Pittsburg Lioia Mckenzie Liola

Motorman Falls Ill in Cincinnati Street Car Wreck

Thomas Morgan may die and Motorman William Griffin is seriously hurt after a street car ran out of control on a steep grade, then curved and crashed into an vacant lot in Cincinnati. Several passengers injured.

Cincinnati Morgan William Griffin Vacam Lot

New Court Attaches Named by Judge Walker

Judge Merle N A Walker announced probate court appointments including John Mugs as chief clerk Emma L Clinton county clerk Charles Shaw as bailiff and Mrs Mary L Spencer as official scenographer All appointees except Spencer have court attaches experience with salary increases planned A court page will be appointed with a salary set by the judge to allow clerical work

Merle N. A. Walker John “. Mugs Emma L. Clinton Dept Charles Shaw Bawiff Spencer Walker

Tracks Submerged Delays Halt Bedford Trains

Passenger trains on the Bedford and Bloomfield line left Bedford this morning for the west but returned after tracks were covered by ten feet of water. The Little Monon and West roads are under water, and Southern Indiana residents fear trains cannot pass.

Bedford Ind Bedford & S Bloomfield Road Little Monon West Indiana

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