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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1907

Page

2

Active to the Last James R. Ryan Dies in Indianapolis

James R. Ryan died at his home 922 N New Jersey st Tuesday afternoon after a brief illness from apoplexy. Born in Kentucky in 1832 he moved to Madison Indiana at age 13 and later to Indianapolis thirty years ago where he was a grain dealer and a director of the Board of Trade until recently. He was a Civil War Home Guards officer and a Central Christian church member. A widow survives with funeral arrangements pending arrival of a Huntsville Alabama brother.

James R. Ryan New Jersey-st Mr. Ryan Ryan Kentucky Madison Ind Home Guards Indianapolis James R. Ryan & Co Board of Trade Central Christian Church Huntsville Ala George F. McGinnis Ft. Helman Gnelson Shiloh Corinth Vicksburg McGinnis Marion County Haseen

Monument Unveiling Set for May 3 With Roosevelt Attending

The Lawton monument commission fixed May 3 for the Gen. H. W. Lawton unveiling to coincide with President Roosevelt's planned presence and address on Memorial Day. Commission members say the date cannot be changed and the president cannot be here the following day.

Lawton Monument Commission Gen. H. W. Lawton Roosevelt

Called Out and Shot in Sedalia Home Killing

A Sedalia business man, Frank Smith, was lured to his door at Estill and shot dead by a stranger. No accused shooter is identified. The incident prompted a police inquiry in the Missouri town.

Sedalia Frank Smith Businss Estill Ghot

Healthy Children Through Grape-Nuts Diet Story

A mother recounts feeding three week old baby Grape-Nuts with hot milk, after ineffective bottle feeding. The infant thrived, gaining weight and color, sleeping better, while doctors warned against feeding non milk. The mother notes continued use at 15 months with two meals daily, and her older child also benefited from the cereal.

Auto Endurance Test Car Collides With Pedestrian

An Indianapolis Capitol Automobile Company test car on College avenue near Twentieth street struck a street car, diverting to avoid hitting a man. William Cravens, a street car conductor, was slightly injured. The car had run 2,005 miles of its planned 2,000 mile test when the accident occurred.

College-ave Twentieth St William Cravens Cornell-ave Harrod Indianapolis Fred Newnan Twentieeth St Cravens

Local Society Notes and Social Events in Indianapolis

Social Hour guests attend a sauerkraut luncheon. Miss Grace Gillespie's linen shower ahead of her April 3 marriage to Guy Miller. Divers events include violinist Thaddeus Rich dinner at 160 Talbott Ave and a Caleb Mills hall concert with guests from Danville Crawfordsville Knightstown. Gen George F. McGinnis celebrates 81st birthday. Mrs Woollen hosts Culture duo. Helen Smith bride elect entertains at Broadway home. Beeson to host kitchen shower.

Grace Gillespie Guy Y. Miller Thaddeus Rich Karl Schneider Talbott-ave Mr. Rich Mrs. W. S. Rich Boston Helen Smith Broadway Helen Beeson Miss Smith

Not Marvin Boy Who Was Found In Erie

Horace Marvin remains missing after a boy found in Erie is identified as Norville, not the missing child. He arrived with his mother from Fredonia New York a month ago and had a scar matching the description. Authorities and the boy’s relatives confirmed the identification at a house outside the city.

Erie Horace Marvin Marvin Kitts Vel Norville I’redonia N.Y Howard Dr. Marvin Wagner

Prescription for Blood Cleanser Using Plant Extracts

A home remedy claims to purify blood and boost kidney function by using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compoun l Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. The mix, said to be harmless and vegetable based, is diluted in water and taken after meals and at night with plenty of water. Includes guidance for those with weak kidneys to try for a few days and observe effects.

Blind Institute Debating Challenge to Shortridge Club

Professor Charles Swain Thomas of Shortridge High School Debating Club reports a challenge from the Philo Mathean Debating Society of the Blind Institute. A second team may be chosen to meet the blind students on the night Shortridge debates Steele High at Dayton. The debate topic: whether the United States government would now be justified in relinquishing control of the Philippines. Shortridge will take the affirmative.

Charles Swain Thomas Shortridge High School The Philo Steele Dayton Shortridge United States Philippines

Doctor Marvin Collapses Over Son Claim in Eric Case

Dover report says Dr Horace Marvin collapsed upon learning the Eric Pa claim that the boy was not his son. Old man wept, initial hopes dashed as Pinkertons state officials and volunteers resume search without a crew after new confirmation.

Eric Pinkertons

Yearn for Oblivion in Indiana Stag Club cases

Five defendants Beck Bangs Glazier and Finley face five indictments each in a criminal court over alleged gambling at the Indiana Stag club. Prosecutor Hooton will not offer a recommendation and an effort is made to resolve the cases without trial. Several local citizens who gambled at the club reportedly refuse to testify.

Dell O. Bangs Joh Glazier William Finley Indiana Stag Club Elliott RK. Hooton Stag Club Ciisens

Riverman Dies by Suicide in Jeffersonville Home

Special to The Sum reports Philip Jackson, a riverman aged about fifty, shot himself with carbolic acid at his home in Jeffersonville Indiana yesterday after a day of drinking. Local authorities noted no other persons were involved.

Jeffersonville Ind Philip Jackson

Stolypin Outlines Reform Program in Parliament

Premier Stolypin presented a ministerial reform package in the lower house. The measures include freedom of speech and press, liberty of faith, habeas corpus, uniform martial law, local self-government, zemstvo reform, agrarian changes, ending Vladivostok free port imports, completing the Trans Siberian line in Russia, and expanding popular education.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Sv’. Petersburg Stolypin Vladivostok

Poet Aldrich Dies at 71 in Boston Home

Special to The Sun reports Thomas Bailey Aldrich, aged 71, renowned poet, author and playwright, died after six weeks of illness. His final work was a memorial poem on Longfellow read at Cambridge centennial, following the success of Judith of Bethulia staged in Boston with Nance O Neil.

Bailey Aldrich Longfellow Sander Judith of Bethulia Nance O'Neill Boston Tremont Theater O'Neil

Youngest Engineer Appointed City Engineer of Laporte

George Burns of South Bend son of the late Senator A M Burns is named city engineer of Laporte Indiana by Mayor Lemuel Darrow and starts duties April 1 at age 22. He has no college experience and once worked as a state senate page, earning his knowledge by home study.

Coal trimmer dies in mine accident at Linton

Dick Vadget aged 40 a coal trimmer at the Little Gland mine was killed yesterday afternoon when he was crushed between two cars.

Linton Ind Dick Vadget Little Gland

WEDDINGS AND SOCIAL EVENTS HIGHLIGHT EVENING

Miss Florence Combs and Mr. E F Graham wed at 8 tonight at 1 E Twenty first street home of Mrs R Vincent. Esther Secttor and Bert Goliserg to marry Wednesday night on E New York street. Mrs John E C’s hosts next day 3 to 5 for daughter. Weary Schrader guests at dinner by Mrs Harry Roswinkle. Mary Atheling Martin of Sis Hopkins to receive Friday afternoon at Mrs Frank Diver’s 1236 Fletcher. Abe Weiler to host dinner dance for niece Miss Levy of Denver. Lucius Wainwright hosts bridge club. Stone to entertain Parlor club. annual officers' election upcoming. Banner Needle club to be entertained Thursday by Mrs Minnie Howell with assistants. Mrs Albert W Denny to receive Thursday for Mrs E J Atkinson of Pasadena. Mrs George Stout entertained birthday party for daughter Shotse. Chapel club to present vaudeville and dance April 10 in Tomlinson hall.

Florence Combs E. F. Graham R. Vincent E. Twentyfirst-st Esther Secttor Lester Secttor Bert Goliserg New York St Sis Hopkins Gire Mary Atheling Martin Sis Hopkins” Company Frank Diver Fletcher Ave

New Cure Claim for Poslam Eczema Drug

Reports from New York claim Poslam, the eczema serum by Dr. Cox, relieves itching instantly and can heal chronic cases in two weeks. Emergency Laboratories offer a free experimental package by mail or in person to verify the drug’s effects on acne, rashes, psoriasis, ringworm, dandruff, and other skin eruptions.

New York C.’. Cox W. Twenty-fifth St New York City

Life Crushed Under Wagon in Vincennes Brick Load

Frank Cochran, 32, was killed when a wagon carrying 1,000 bricks toppled and crushed him in Vincennes Indiana. The accident occurred yesterday with no witnesses reported.

Vincennes, Ind Frank Cochran

Burial of Gen Moore Ends Army Medical Era

Brig. Gen. John Moore U.S.A. retired ex surgeon general of the army who died in Washington was buried today at Arlington cemetery. He headed the army medical department from 1886 to 1890. Born August 16 1826 in Bloomington Indiana he was educated at Indiana State University.

Washington John Moore Army Arlington Cemetery Moore Indiana Medical Department Gen. Moore Bloomington Ind Indiana State University

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promise Quick Digestion Cure

An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion claiming rapid digestion of food, relief from loss of appetite and heartburn, and improved mood and energy. It touts one ingredient digesting 3,000 grains of food and urges readers to order a free sample by mail from A. Stuart Co. Marshall.

Stuart A. Stuart Co Stuart Blig Marshall

Big sale at Wabash fifth annual combination gate

Special to The Suz Wabash Ind March 20 Daugherty Bros fifth annual gate opened yesterday with many buyers from across the country. Four track and saddle horses consigned. Centillore Bros Fort Wayne sold with complete stables. Thursday saddle horses to be sold. Some speed horses now in harness to be sold this week. Notable prices include Clarence King 575, Atlantic King 46, Directum Centilivre 625, King Stamboul 400, King Anthony 450.

Centillore Bros Fort Wayne Clarence King Henry Jacobs Chicago Atlantic King Robert Wilson Springfield Directum Centilivre Joe McLaughlin Waterloo King Stamboul Fk. W. Simmons Lewiston King Anthony Smith & Johnson Buffalo

Dynamited Judge Ogden’s Oakland Home

An unknown assailant attempted to destroy the home of Judge Frank P. Ogden of the superior court in Oakland at 1 o clock last night. The explosion ripped away the front of the residence but caused no injuries. Police suspect a young thief who was previously sentenced by the judge to two years’ imprisonment.

Oakland Cal Frank P. Ogden Superior Court Ogden

White Rose society hosts cinch and euchre party

The White Rose society invites guests to a cinch and euchre card party on Thursday night March 21 at Engineers hall located at the corner of New York street and Massachusetts avenue. Admission is 10 cents with prizes to be awarded.

Engineers’ Hall New York St Massachusetts

Box Car Homes Shelter Flood Refugees In Cincinnati

Flooded families in Cincinnati's East End live in Pennsylvania box cars perched over the Ohio River embankment. Rail company allows stay as high water chases them, 24 victims pictured using oil stoves, blankets, and makeshift beds on box car floors.

Cincinnati Ohio Pennsylvania Railwse Company

Strike at a Mine in Kingston Coal Cols Tie Up Workers

Wilkes Barre March 2 The strike by Kingston Coal company employees threatens to halt three collieries and idle about 4000 workers. Workers from two shafts quit Monday after transfers. Gaylord colliery to be called out tonight as new breaker machinery reduces labor.

Kingston Coal Company Gaylord

Indianapolis R. and M. council meeting to confer degrees

A called meeting of Indianapolis Council No. 2 R and M will be held Wednesday night at 6 o clock for work in the R and M degrees. Supper will be served at 6 30. After supper the E B M degrees will be conferred.

Indianapolis

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