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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
9
Hoosier State dispatch from Richmond Indiana reports Wayne county education officials discussing a teacher shortage common across the state. The shortage stems from state qualification laws and better pay in other jobs, with education authorities noting teachers are underpaid compared to most work.
Sixty guests attended a Lyre club dinner at the Lyre casino in the German House Wednesday night for the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William Kothe. Mayor Bookwalter praised the couple. Mr. Kothe heads Kothe Wells & Bauer, wholesale grocers.
L A Lawshe of the United States postoffice department will address editors and publishers at the Federal Building on May 22. He will discuss laws governing second class mail matter and explain publisher requirements in detail. Heads of editorial associations across parties have been notified of the event.
Evansville Indiana May 7 John Reising claims his wife arrested him last night on a charge of holding him up at pistol point and taking his pay envelope. He says she attacked him with a butcher knife and meat cleaver, which he took from her before she drew a pistol and forced him to surrender his pay.
The Ohio Democratic slate lists Governor Harmon of Cincinnati and David L. Rockwell of Kent as lieutenant governor, with Hugh T. Mather of Sidney and George B. Okey of Columbus as Supreme Court justices. Other officials include J. H. Newman, the secretary of state. W. W. Durbin, auditor. D. S. Creamer, treasurer. Timothy S. Hogan, attorney general. J. A. States and Bernard Doran on the Board of Public Works. David Eley as dairy and food commissioner. John A. McDowell as state school commissioner. Oliver C. Larason as clerk of the Supreme Court. Delegates at large Tom L. Johnson, W. S. Thomas, E. W. Hanjey, Mathew R. Denver. presidential electors John J. Lentz and Samuel A. Hoskins. The ticket is described as strong and seen as likely to win in November.
Lewis Ferris, 24, arrested as a suspect in Butte, Mont, admits he dynamited the Burlington Overland train last Friday night, killing Engineer Bussey, Charles Ming, and Fireman George Binle. He was wounded by Officer Sinsél during arrest and is hospitalized. Ferris lived near the blast site. parents described as honest, hard-working. Rewards total $5,000.
A shoe worn by Stone Street, Kentucky Derby winner, sits atop Shafer Ziegler's Grand Opera House desk. Ziegler displays the trophy with pride. James Weed of Louisville gave the shoe to Ziegler after bringing it from the Mary Anderson Theater.
The Adoniram Grand Lodge of Perfect Masonry held its annual meeting at the temple on South Pennsylvania street. Officers elected include Thrice patent master James W. Lilly deputy master John E. Milner senior warden Logan C. Scholl junior warden Calvin Bush orator William W. Thornton treasurer Charles F. Meyer secretary Francis T. Holliday hospitaler Edward D. Moore master of ceremonies John T. Sauber guard Robert G. McClure tyler Frank Wilson trustee for three years Samuel B. Sweet.
John McGregor, county commissioner, was removed from the board of directors of the Indianapolis Humane Society. President Charles Surface said the action resulted from McGregor’s failure to attend any society meetings.
Appleton Wisconsin May 7 twelve prominent wood pulp manufacturers met privately to discuss efforts to have Congress remove the tariff on their product and to prepare a report for Congress outlining their position and arguments.
Sunday May 10 marks the first annual Mother's Day to honor mothers with acts of care. Wear a white carnation, write a letter, or give personal attention. celebrate not as duty but as a compliment to the patient, devoted woman who gave us life and support.
Everett Griffith camp No. 6 U W V met at the city building to arrange entertainment for G A R veterans visiting Kokomo May 19 21. A headquarters for younger soldiers will be set up and a committee was appointed to find suitable locations for the HQ.
A Democratic gathering is set for Friday night at Haughville Town Hall. The joint meeting of Fifteenth Ward and Wayne Township invites all Democrats, with candidates in attendance.
Shelbyville Indiana May 7 The imprint of a calf s feet and several loose teeth and lacerated lips marked Frank Young s mishap on his Washington township farm after a calf attack He suffered painful facial injuries and lost several teeth in the incident on his farm.
Eugene Holcomb of Chicago named general manager of the Ben Hur Traction company at Crawfordsville Indiana. He succeeds acting manager A H Stocking who will return to Chicago to resume his position with the Chicago electrical firm that installed the Ben-Hur line.
The King county court convicted a man of murder in the second degree for setting a spring gun in his trunk that killed the landlady. The supreme court reversed, ordering a new fair trial, citing curious questions of law and noting the trunk trap reflected danger and warning to keep out of others trunks.
W O Myers of Indianapolis has purchased the Electric theater from Mrs Kate Kilpatrick and Mr W O Boggs in Frankfort Indiana on May 7. The deal transfers ownership to Myers marking a new chapter for the theater and local entertainment options.
San Francisco crowds honor the American fleet as forty six battleships anchored near the fort in the harbor. About a million residents lined streets and buildings as bluejackets landed to cheers. Admiral Evans appeared fatigued yet resolute while Secretary Metcalf praised the fleet’s Horn cruise performance.
Newark, May 7. Guided by Mrs. Teresa M. Feldheim, police raided a room at 424 High street and found Feldheim's husband Lewis and Miss Sarah Welner, the woman linked to the alleged double elopements. The woman chose to go to jail with Feldheim, declaring she would follow him forever. Feldheim, a Brooklyn real estate dealer with three children, was involved in the incident.
At a stockholders meeting of Indiana Trust Company the board of directors was re elected including James F Failey Frederick Fairnley Albert Lieber James Proctor O N Frenzel Edward Hawkins H W Lawrence Henry Jameson 122ment Lyman Henry Wetzel and J P Frenzel At the board meeting officers were re elected J P Frenzel president Frederick Fahnley vice president James F Failey second vice president Bement Lyman secretary Frank Martin treasurer John E Casey auditor Charles H Adam assistant secretaries H B Holloway and H S Frank trust officer A semi annual dividend of 3 percent was declared and 90000 added to surplus.
Polish superstition links each birth month to a gem. January’s garnet signifies fidelity in engagement and ranks among the harder gems. Deep red in color, garnets vary, with notable finds in North Carolina, Kentucky, and Arizona, and Syria’s garnet highly esteemed for size.
New York May 7 Miss Amel Bingham has entered Dr Wiley's sanitarium where Dr Wiley will perform an operation for peritonitis on the patient today. At the sanitarium it was said Miss Bingham's temperatures were normal.
Honolulu May 7 Mrs J Snow Miller sister of the wife of Lord Roberts was found dead in Kona Hawaii after wandering and walking until exhausted.
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