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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1907

Page

2

Children raise funds to buy elephant for Cleveland park

Cleveland children organized into clubs and donated from two cents to 100 dollars to purchase an elephant for a city park. The city would maintain the beast and offer elephant rides in summer. Fundraisers planned in Indianapolis and other cities, with some proposing a Riverside park elephant and a 2000 dollar goal.

City Parke City Park Cleveland Lincoln Park Chicago Indianapolis Riverside Park

Tronton Fire Causes Major Loss in Ironton Yard

A blaze in Ironton yards yesterday caused an estimated 190000 dollars in damage before Ashland Kentucky firefighters brought it under control. The fire, reported in the Ironton Luriver company yards, disrupted local operations and prompted emergency response.

Tronton Ashland Ironton Luriver Company

Dedication Banquet Honors Jim Riley At Maennerchor Hall

A dedication banquet at the new Maennerchor hall in Indianapolis honored Jim Riley with high praise and long applause. Vice President Fairbanks, Mayor Bookwalter, and German official Dr Lettenbaur attended, as Riley recited and stirred the crowd with Hooiser dialect. Speakers praised the Maennerchor’s achievement and plans for a future coliseum for the North American Saengerbund in 1908.

New Maennerchor Hall America Frenzel Charles W. Fairbanks United States James Whitcomb Riley Charles A. Bookwalter Joseph Keller Charles Schmit Lettenbaur Cincinnati Fairbanks Jim Riley Mr. Riley Bookwalter Fronze Indianapolis Mary Saengerbund Coliseam

Grape-Nuts Promoted as Satisfying Natural Food

A historical note extols appetite as a signal for fuel and repair. It warns that modern chefs foster unnatural cravings and indigestion, advocating Grape-Nuts as a satisfying food made of natural elements to restore digestive order and counterfashionable eating.

Vast array of poetry praise and a grand Maennerchor banquet

A reflection on song and poetry by Burns and Riley, praising German song and home life, followed by a lavish banquet menu and a long list of attendees led by Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks and numerous dignitaries and Maennerchor members at a Chicago or Indiana venue. The piece blends literary homage with social page coverage of the banquet roster.

Comic opera Red Feather comes to Indianapolis English’s

The comic opera Red Feather by De Koven Klein and Cook returns to English’s for matinee and night performances in Indianapolis, led by Cheridah Simson who stars as the bandit and countess. The strong supporting cast, lavish staging, and renowned production quality promise an entertaining romantic tale with lively melodies.

Indianapolis Miss Simpson Prince Eagle Woodland

Farmer defeats Bezenah in Hot Springs boxing match

Scripps-McRae reports that Original Kid Farmer won the decision over Eugene Bezenah after two tame rounds Friday night at Hot Springs Arkansas. Marvin Hart and Peter Maher are scheduled to fight for 10 rounds next month.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Hot Springs Ark Kid” Farmer Eugene Bezenah Marvin Hart Peter Meher

Big Four Train Down the Cliff at Big White Lick

A Golden State limited on the Big Four derailed 14 miles west of Indianapolis, plunging 50 feet into an embankment Friday afternoon. Engineman John Gregory was killed. 13 others injured, many seriously, as a relief train arrived to transport victims to St. Vincent's hospital.

Golden State Limited Big Four Railroad Big White Lick Creek Indianapolis John Gregory Hauss Phiffin Rich Winter St. Vincent’s Hospital Gregory Wreckaye New York St. Louis W. B. Strang New York City Albert H. Merrill E. L. Kennedy Big Four Terre Haute Ind Mattoon, Sr E. Market St Supt. Houghton Railroad Company

State meeting set for April by Eastern Star officers

Mrs Nettie Ransford grand secretary of the Order of the Eastern Star reports preliminary plans for the grand chapter meeting on April 24. A venue issue arises due to a tie and the Masonic building sale, with I O O F grand lodge hall secured and grand chapter headquarters at the Denison hotel. Grand officers will host a reception the night prior at the hotel.

Nettie Ransford Order of the Eastern Star Grand Chapter Grand Lodge Denison

After Service Pensions See Rapid Applicant Rise

WashingtonMarch 25 Special to The Sun since the McCumber service pension bill took effect a little over a month 278000 applications have been filed most are already drawing pensions with 95 percent of applicants receiving benefits immediately after enactment 20100 daily poured into the pension office recently reduced to about 4000 per day Commissioner Warner expects total pensioners not to exceed 306000

McCumber Pensions Warner Beleves

Stabbing Incident In School Leaves Two 15-Year-Olds Hurt

In Athens Ohio on March 23 Wuil son Carr kicked Kenneth Gillett during class and Gillett stabbed Carr in the back with a penknife. Carr is in serious condition. Gillett was arrested following the incident. Both youths are 15 years old.

Athens Wuilson Carr Kenneth Gillett Carr Gillett

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted As Spring Blood Cleanser

An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring blood purifier that cleanses impurities from winter buildup, improves health, and wards off summer ailments. A testimonial from Mrs. J. F. Grex of Stoneham Massachusetts endorses its reliability for acne like scaly skin and other spring humors.

Hood J. F. Grex Gould Street Stoneham Mass

Betrayed Past While in Sleep Ends in Divorce

In New York a woman named Edna Howard learns her husband James Legge, alias Howard, is a criminal with a Halifax and Dorchester record. After months of nightly raving about jails and sheriffs and a future he calls a “treasure,” she uncovers his aliases and crimes, leaves him, and files for divorce. She cites assault and theft of about $10.

Tit Howard Mr. Howard James A. Leyse Front St Legge New York James Legge Brooklyn Flo Plymouth Church Halifax Dorchester N. B Point Pleasant Park Tam

Debate on Spiritualism in Tomlin Hall March 26

Dr. Kingsley pastor of the First Spiritualist Church of Indianapolis will debate Prof. J. Dwight Hagaman president of the National Anti-medium Association at Tomlin Hall on Tuesday night March 26. Admission is by silver offering at the door.

Kingsley First Spiritualist Church of Indianapolis J. Dwight Hagaman National Anti-medium Association Tomlinc Hall

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