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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1907

Page

2

Court in Session Till Break of Day in Haughville

Night court proceedings in Haughville led by Justice Grant Hollingsworth and police chiefs raised abuse concerns. Grand jury to review alleged overcharging by constables, with actions from midnight to dawn and fines far above legal rates. Warnings include wagon keepers Fat Grisswold and Chris Zimmerman affidavits about excessive liquor-law fines.

Justice of the Peace Grant Hollingsworth Hrughville Metzger Asche Haughville Court Hollingsworth Squire Hollingsworth Haughville Taylor Groninger Beadle Coy Peteresky M Hollingsworth Chris Zimmerman Fat Grisswold

Banquet Honors State College Seniors at Columbia Club

The senior class of the State College of Physicians and Surgeons was entertained Sunday night at the Columbia club by Dr. D. L. Kahn and Dr. HH. A. Moore.

State College of Physicians and Surgeons Columbia Club D. L. Kahn HH. A. Moore

Chattanooga Woman Credits Postum With Health Boost

A Chattanooga woman describes severe indigestion, headaches, and nervousness linked to coffee. After six months on Postum Food Coffee prepared per directions, she stopped coffee, gained weight, regained appetite for her son, and notes improved health and nerves. Her husband also gained weight, and she emphasizes proper boiling for flavor.

Mead

San Francisco in strike as troops may be called in

Capital and organized labor clash in San Francisco after the street railway employes strike. James Farley leads 400 strike breakers on site as car service halts citywide. Other unions join, including Telephone Operators and iron workers, with arbitration rejected and a broad economic shutdown spreading through shops, breweries, and laundries.

Scripps-McRae Press San Francisco James Farley United Railroads Local Traction Trust California and Geary Street Companies

Maj Fremont Guilty in Court Martial Of Fremont Son Of Pathfinder

Maj Francis F Fremont, son of the Pathfinder, was found guilty on seven of twelve specifications in a New York court-martial. The proceedings, conducted like a club committee, resulted in a sentence to lose 60 files in rank among infantry majors. General Grant attached the report and condemned the conduct as unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.

Francis F., Fremont Pathfinder John Co. Fremont United States Army Building Whitehall St New York City Washington Grant

Gary 15 Alarmed Over Gary Utility Franchises

Gary Indiana residents fear a halt to building as Indiana Steel and Gary Land Company, units of United States Steel, may suspend work without full public utility franchises. Officials deny intent. Trustees delayed action, petitions circulate, board to meet Saturday to decide franchises.

Chicago Gary I.ind Indiana Steel Company Gary Land Company United States Steel Corporation Althorh Board of Trussees Ta. J. Bemberger Board of Trustees

Social notes and engagements in Indianapolis society

Indianapolis society page lists visitors from Columbus Crawfordsville Marion Anderson Vincennes Rushville and Pendleton. Engagement of Lotta Katherine Schmitt to George William Horst set for June 5. Weddings and musicales planned with Mrs May Wright Sewall speaking at May 7 Local Council meeting and Mrs Ada Frederiksen attending. Mrs Spruance to be guest at May 8 gathering.

Jacob Schmitt Lotta Katherine Schmitt George William Horst Sewall May Wright Sewall New York City Ada M. Frederiksen Copenhagen National Council of Denmark International Council Anna Ames Spruance Chicago

Opening of White City Draws 7000 to Broad Ripple Park

A large crowd at Broad Ripple’s White City Park on Sunday afternoon, estimated 7000 to 8000 visitors, packed the cars, roofed runways, and running boards as concerts by Wheelock's Indian band and aerial acts by Howard and Germaine delighted attendees. Fireworks closed the day with rival thrills from new tracks and the loop the loop auto ride, while shoots and other concessions enjoyed brisk business. The management anticipates a prosperous season with more novel attractions planned for summer.

White City Broad Ripple Park Broad Ripple Wheelock Howard Germaine

Phillip Michelson Dead in Indianapolis After Illness

Phillip Michelson a prominent German resident of Indianapolis dies at 40 after a lengthy illness. Funeral at 2 p m Wednesday at his home 70 Buchanan Street with Rabbi Mayer Messing officiating. Born in Pruch Germany he moved to the United States as a youth and lived in Indianapolis nearly 40 years aiding the German community including the Maennerchor and Turnverein. He leaves seven grown children.

Phillip Michelson Indianapolis Buchanan St Mayer Messing Michelson Pruch Germany File Mr. Michelsen

Cost of strong drink cited in New York sermon

Reverend Madison C. Peters preached on Where the Money Goes in New York, citing that the city spends about 1 million dollars daily on liquor, 365 million annually, arguing the liquor bill rivals major government costs and could become a political issue.

Scrippsa-McRae Press Association New York Madison C. Peters United States

Secret Service Chief Arrives in Chicago Over Subtreasury Mystery

John E. Wilkh, head of the United States secret service, reached Chicago amid rumors he will form a new team to investigate the $173,000 subtreasury case. The May 6 dispatch notes his arrival from Washington to spear the probe.

Scrippa-McRae Press Association Chicago John E. Wilkh United States Secret Service

Taming of the Shrew staged by Girls Classical School

The senior class of the Girls Classical School will present The Taming of the Shrew at the Propylaeum on Friday evening, May 24. Miriam Stella Levi of Cincinnati plays Petruccio and Marie Fisher McConnell plays Kate with a cast including Harriet Baum and Mary Elizabeth Gavin among others.

Classical School Harriet Baum Mary Elizabeth Gavin Helen Hubbard Fannie Lehman Marie Fisher McConnell Indianapolis Orman Archer Innte Rushville Miriam Stella Levi Cincinnati Asther Stewart Logansport Ethel Gertrude Warren T'thea Montport Zalenne King Irma Vonnegut Elizabeth Chenoweth Propylaeum Miriam Stella Lev Petruccio Kate

Ian MacLaren Better

MOUNT PLEASANT Ja May 6 The condition of Dr John Watson Tan McLaren author and lecturer who arrived here two weeks ago is some better but the abscess in his right ear still is a source of trouble Continued improvement is looked for by his physician

Mount Pleasant John Watson Tan McLaren

Millionaire James Henry Smith Dies in Japan Honeymoon

The body of James Henry Smith lies in state in New York after dying in Japan on his honeymoon. Funeral will be private. The will, to be read after the interment, reportedly leaves the bulk of the estate to George Mason, with Mrs. Smith receiving about 3 million and Freeman Cooper 2 million. Chicago hospital to receive 50 thousand, plus 600 thousand to various charities.

Scripps-McRae Press Association New York Fifth-ave Benedict James Henry Silent) Smith Japan Manchester Eugene Zimmerman Cincinnati George Mary Cooper Smith George Mason

Heroine Aid After Toledo and Urbana Wreck Fatalities

John Baker of McComb died this morning as part of the Toledo and Urbana interurban crash aftermath. Two others were fatally hurt and about 30 injured. Miss Hensen of Randolph led the rescue, guiding and dressing the wounded after the limited car ran a late switch.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Bowling Green John Baker McComb Toledo & Urbana Miss Hensen Randolph

Ellen Terry Marries James Carew After Secret Union

Ellen Terry, famed English actress, reportedly wed James Carew, her leading man on the recent American tour, after keeping their marriage secret since March 22. The ceremony occurred with a justice of the peace in Pittsburg, and the couple reportedly briefed only close associates.

Secrippa-McRae Press Association New York Ellen Terry Henry Irving James Carew Carew Miss Terry New Haven Pittsburg

New Home Song By Speck Published For Home And Church

Samuel H. Speck composes When We Meet on That Beautiful Shore published by Globe Music of New York. A delightful sacred song and chorus suited for home church and choir use and nicely arranged as a quartet for mixed voices.

Samuel H. Speck Globe Music Company of New York

DOC FISEMAN IN TOWN WITH PAINT FIRM TOUR

Mr M A Eiseman known as Dod Eiseman visits Indiana after touring major U S cities with the Colonial Paint company Cleveland Ohio He has sold to Indiana dealers for 21 years and promotes the Tie-Like varnish while staying at the English Hotel Call him up for dealer demonstrations and sales efforts.

M. A. Eiseman Doc Col. Worth Colonial Paint Company Cleveland Duck English Hotel

Simple home tonic for kidneys and blood cleansing

A home remedy combines Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to form a blood cleanser and system tonic. Promoted as improving kidney filtration, reducing acids and waste, and aiding rheumatism and skin eruptions.

Eleven Convicted in Black Hand Conspiracy Case

In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on May 6 eleven of thirteen alleged Black Hand gang members were found guilty of conspiracy to extort money from the Rizzi brothers of Pittston. Additional charges of dynamiting shooting and threats remain pending against the convicts.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Wilkesbarre Black Hand Rizzi Brothers Pittston

Red Men Are Happy Over Roosevelt Land Allotment Plan

Special to The Sun from Sioux City Iowa May 6 The piece reports President Roosevelts land allotment plan expanding tribal land for each child born on reservations. It describes Native Americans embracing American culture yet eager for land, with two men claiming a newborn on a South Dakota reservation and outlines past and new allotment rules granting a quarter section per child until land runs out.

Ington Roosevelt South Dakota

Coreys Reconcile After Divorce Scandal

William Ellis Corey, president of United States Steel, reconciles with his North Braddock family in Pittsburg as he prepares to marry Mabell Gilman the actress. A. A. Corey and other relatives to attend. Mrs Corey had supported her son, sparking renewed relations with the father.

Lis Corey United States Steel Corporation North Braddock Laura Cook Corey A. A. Corey Steal Corporation Mabelle Gilman

Sulphur based remedy for skin conditions promoted

An advertisement touts refined sulphur as the best cure for pimples boils blotches and blackheads caused by toxic wastes from digestion and kidneys. It promotes Blackburn's Castor-Oil-Pills a pill form with lemon and cherry root as a purifier and says portrait and signature guard against substitutes. It claims many other benefits including clearer skin.

Blackburn

Religious cure starts a fight at Apostolic Christian meeting

Ernest Lloyd, a Black man, emerged from a trance and fled as a mob attacked after he seized Naomi Greves, 12, by the head and shook her violently. Police led by Captain Hyland and Lieutenant Sandmann restored order. Family says the child is hard of hearing and speaking. The followers believe Lloyd can cast out demons and accuses him of stabbing and shaking the girl during exorcism.

Naomi Greves Cape Martin Hyland Lieut Sandmann

Canned Goods Trade Rebounds in England After Chicago Scare

Joseph Durney of Griffith Durney Co reports English shoppers are restoring trust in canned foods after the Chicago meat disclosures. Dealers in London and Liverpool note a gradual purchase recovery, with April activity about to reach previous levels and the fear fading as consumption climbs from the low post–Chicago period.

New York Joseph Durney Griffith-Durney Company San Francisco Chicago Lomba Liverpool England

Tramp Found Burned After Camp Fire Near Edwardsville

The charred body of an unidentified tramp was discovered in a campfire remains at Edwardsville Illinois. An empty pocketbook suggested robbery. He was last seen drinking with other tramps yesterday.

Scrippe-McRae Pres S Association ST. Louis Edwardsville Ill

Damon Damon found dead in bushes near Corey

Eugene Damon, 64, a widely known musician, was found dead near Corey on Sunday. Death was from exposure with a half empty bottle of whisky nearby.

Corey Eugene Damon Here

American Mission Church Attacked in India Riot

May 6 Lahore reports say native unrest against English rule is growing with anti Christian sentiment. Riots at Amritsar and Pindi included desecration of churches, an American mission hall burned, and Native Christians maltreated. Authorities use severe measures to control rioters.

India Amritsar Pindi

Man Dies on Track Near Chrisman After Robbery

May 6 Terre Haute Ind The death of Barlow Pickerill who faced a locomotive on a passenger train near Chrisman W is now thought to be either a drugged man’s act or self destruction after a robbery of several hundred dollars. No trace of the money remains.

Terre Haute, Ind Barlow Pickerill

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