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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
7
A columnist weighs soul mate marriage proposals and their clash with legal vows. The piece questions whether true marriage requires the soul, whether two marriages can coexist, and what purity means in such unions, urging clear naming of moral boundaries and consequences.
Washington May 20 Cupid has been extraordinarily busy in the capital city as couples flock to the license office in city hall to obtain marriage licenses. Despite a wall of divorce suits filed nearby, couples travel from Virginia and many other states to wed in Washington, the capital city described as a Gretna Green of the era.
Frank P. Sargent, Commissioner General of Immigration, told the House Appropriations Committee that current Chinese exclusion laws are not strict enough. He warned lax enforcement and talk of a boycott threaten border control, urging possible re registration and a passport system for entrants from China to curb illegal labor influx.
The gathering of governors in Washington under President Roosevelt is hailed as the seed of a future regular congress. Officials expect it will spark public interest in conserving natural wealth and pave the way for uniform laws on interstate commerce railroad regulation divorce and other knotty questions. The governors can streamline policy by discussing proposed legislation, acting as a clearing house.
Loganport Indiana May 21 Perry De Lanter rural carrier No. 11 covered his route in two hours forty five minutes. He is the first carrier to purchase a motorcycle to cover his route and used it to speed the rounds.
Notre Dame from Indiana beat Fordham 2 to 0 at Fordham field yesterday. Dubuc and McDonough pitched for Notre Dame while Ma honey and McDonald worked for Fordham as batteries.
Ivan Cramer of Cramer meat market introduces change with Miss Elsie Cramer as meat cutter. She handles saw and cleaver with dexterity. William F. Stone of Baltimore will head the Republican convention in Chicago, praised for economy and management. Stone has long served as Baltimore port collector since 1898.
The Indianapolis Compeer semi pro team begins its season Saturday against a strong A B C squad at Northwestern Park as it pursues the Indiana championship. They seek contact with first class state teams and provide F J Keefer Compeer Cigar Co Indianapolis as the address. The Bob Whites meet the Lone Stars at Riverside diamond No 1 Sunday at 1 30 PM and seek out of town games with 15 to 16 year olds for Decoration Day with Mooresville or Morristown teams preferred. The Noblesville Marcoons seek out of town games with any 19 year old team in the state, contact Myr J Klotz Noblesville Ind. The McCordsville Reds seek out of town games with any state team, address W E Hanna McCordsville Ind.
In Springfield Ohio May 22 Young Kia Farmer of Indianapolis defeated Jimmy Dunn of Newcastle in the eighth round on a foul. Farmer substituted for Jimmy Cooley of Indianapolis and went down in the third, claiming Dunn struck low. the foul was allowed.
St Paul manager President Lennon has purchased pitcher George Shuggs from the Detroit Americans. Shuggs pitched last season for Memphis, adding a new arm to the St Paul ball club lineup.
English naturalist R. Keatner recently lectured in Washington on birds and formed a high opinion of President Roosevelt's knowledge. He accompanied the president on a country drive and on foot observed native birds, declaring him the greatest naturalist president has known.
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