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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1908

Page

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Millers Push for Uniform Food Laws at Indiana Meet

The Indiana Millers' association opens its fifth annual convention at the Grand hotel to press for uniform pure food laws across states and strict enforcement. National president delivers address on aiding millers, Purdue’s Prof. Jones discusses enforcement progress, with dinner and sessions featuring shippers, grain dealers, and millers.

Indiana Millers’ Association Grand Hotel The Millers W. J. Jones Purdue University George H. Lewis Lawrenceburg

Bar ness and author held in grand jury

Ora Arthur and Joseph Harkness were sent from police court to the grand jury Tuesday. Arthur faced a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses and Harkness a conspiracy to commit a felony. It was alleged they obtained $15 from Carl M. Ellison, while he was under arrest, to bribe the police.

Ora Arthur Joseph Harkness Grand Jury Arthur Harkness Carl M. Ellison

Nature Study Club 10 Holds Annual Meeting

The Nature Study Club 10 will hold its annual meeting at Buzzard's Roost on Saturday with large club turnout and delegation from public schools. An 8 am car from Traction building will walkers to Buzzard's Roost, while the 9 am car will meet at Lawrence for conveyances. Activities include planting, welcome, ramble, business meeting, officer elections, basket lunch, addresses by the president and school authorities, remarks by Benjamin W. Douglass, club songs led by William Coppers, and return trips at 6 and 6 pm.

Nature Study Club Buzzard’s Roost Anderson Buzzard’s Shadeland Crossing Lawrence Benjamin W. Douglass William Coppers Manual Training High School Emmerich

Saloons Targeted by Louisville Liquor Men Association

The Mutual Protective Association of Saloon Keepers in Louisville Kentucky pushes stricter licenses and cleaner saloons. They vow to bar drunks obscene images and profanity and to avoid letting saloons stay entangled in politics. The group aims to deny licenses to chill parrots and grocers and to keep saloons above suspicion.

Louisville Mutual Protective Associaton

Homeopathists Eye Big National Convention in Indianapolis

Indiana homeopathists, at their forty second annual meeting at the Denison hotel, discussed hosting the national convention next year in Indianapolis. Dr Royal S Copeland of Ann Arbor guest of the Indiana institute. Banquet at Columbia Club Tuesday night. Officers to be elected Wednesday at noon. The 1908 convention is set for Kansas City June 22. Indiana delegation aims to secure the 1909 gathering for Indianapolis. Plans were made Tuesday to extend the invitation.

Indiana School of Physicians Indianapolis Denison Hotel American Institute of Homeopathy Royal S. Copeland Ann Arbor Mich Indiana Institute Columbia Club American Institute Kansas City

Delegate falls under Pittsburg street car

Pittsburg Pa May 2 A delegate from Sterling Kansas J A V Duff was attempting to board a street car when he fell causing injuries to his lower body authorities reported at the scene Duff was taken to a local hospital for treatment and his condition was described as serious pending further medical examination

Pittsburg J.av. Duff Sterling, Kas

Baltimore Bishop Election At General Conference

Dr Edwin Holt Hughes of DePauw University Indiana was elected a bishop on the fifteenth ballot along with Rev Dr Lewis and Rev Wilson S Lewis of Morningside College Sioux City Iowa. Hughes led with 51 votes while Lewis had 24 votes and another bishop was to be elected.

Lege General M. J Baltimore Edwin Holt Hughes DePauw University Geencastle Ind Methodist Episcopal Church Lewis Pr. Hughes William A. Quayle

Hope to prove Whitmore was wife's slayer

In New York on Christmas night the prosecution seeks to prove Theodore Whitmore killed his wife. Georgia Dickenson testified to his infatuation with her and that he gave jewels hours after the murder, while eight witnesses testified yesterday with limited impact. Walter McDonald described Whitmore’s actions the day after the body was found in Lampblack swamp near Harrison, New Jersey.

New York Georgia Dickenson Theodore Whitmore

Tarkington Autowreck While Touring Italy

Booth Tarkington the novelist of Indianapolis and companions George Tyler head of Liebler company Alfred Wilson and Channing Pollock of New York narrowly escaped death when their car skidded from Rome toward Florence and wrecked. They were thrown out with slight bruises and continued their journey to London by train.

Rome Booth Tarkington Indianapolis George Tyler New York Liebler Company Alfred Wilson Channing Pollock Florence Great Speeed London

Police Turnkeys Receive Civil War Era Souvenir Canes

Al Mathey and Tom Stout, turnkeys at the police station, received two souvenir canes from John H. Cash. The canes come from the Isthmus of Panama and are carved from coffee wood and ko kobola wood, fashioned from a railroad tie from the isthmus's first railroad.

al Mathey Tom Stout John H. Cash Panama Mathey Stout

Two Divorces Granted in Circuit Court Actions

Helen J. Inman becomes Helen J. Tucker and Lory Inman pays costs in a divorce action in circuit court after a cruelty charge. Ida J. Woodruff is granted a divorce from Thos Woodruff with her maiden name Ida J. Taylor restored for abandonment charges.

Helen J. Inman Helen J. Tucker Lory Inman Circuit Court Ida J. “Woodruff Thos, Woodruff Ida‘ J. ‘Taylor

Wed in Washington May 26 brings spring wedding news

A fragment from a Washington newspaper notes a significant spring wedding event on May 26. Names and specifics are unclear in the readable text, but the notice highlights a notable matrimonial occasion in the capital.

Washington

Indiana Woman’s Prisoner Alice Lawson Loses Freedom Bid

The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed the Tippecanoe circuit court ruling denying a new trial for Alice Lawson sentenced to life for the 1906 Lafayette murder of her husband Charles A. Lawson. The case, arising from Lawson’s shooting of the saloon keeper during a domestic dispute, drew wide attention and sympathy for her amid claims of brutal treatment.

Alice Lawson Indiana Woman's Prison Charles A Lawson Lafayette Supreme Court Tippecanoe

Bride slain in Evansville home after jealous husband

Evansville Ind May 26 Police seek John Janz after his 18 year old bride was found murdered in bed at their home. The couple had been married ten months and police say jealousy was a probable motive. Janz is 38.

Evansville Ind John Janz Janz

Indiana Law School Graduates Admitted To Practice

Edwin U. Boswell was admitted to practice at Marion county bar on motion of Criminal Judge J A Pritchard. The following young men who graduated March 27 from the Indiana Law School were admitted on motion of James A Rohback, dean: Howard Webster Adams, William Duke Bain, James I DeFrates, Francis J Doudican, Howe Landers, David D F Lyons, Samuel P McNaught, Nathan S Redding, Claudius C Curtis, William R Forney, Samuel Co Brown, Forrest E Jump.

Edwin U. Boswell Marion County J. A Pritchard Indiana Law School James A. Rohback Howard Webster Adams William Duke Bain James I. DeFrates Francis J. Doudican Howe Landers David D. F. Lyons Samuel P. McNaught Nathan S. Redding Claudius C. Curtis William R. Forney Samuel Co. Brown Forrest E. Jump

Cleveland's Condition Remains Unchanged

Lakewood New Jersey May 26 Ex President Cleveland's condition remains unchanged. Dr G R Lockwood relieved Dr J D Bryant the New York specialist who had been with the patient 48 hours. Mrs Cleveland returned last night from Princeton to see her children at school there.

Lakewood N. J Cleveland G. R. Lockwood J. D. Bryant New York

Divorce suit alleges misconduct and alimony request

Marie Niemeier files for divorce from Henry Neimeier claiming he drove her from their home and insulted her in front of their daughters. She seeks $500 alimony and custody and support of the children.

Marie Niemeier Henry Neimeier

Flower EOS Ruled by Meadway Persons Night

Fragmentary OCR notes describe Flower EOS influenced by Meadway persons. Browbeers or burglars appear to be destroying property, with limited readable detail on locations or actions.

Taft replies to Bryan on campaign publicity bill

Secretary Taft sends a comprehensive answer to William Jennings Bryan after his telegram urging Congress to pass a bill requiring public disclosure of campaign expenditures. Taft recalls a prior April 2 letter to Senator Burrows expressing support for the measure and reiterates his hope for passage. Bryan had suggested party leaders jointly request action.

Washington Taft William Jennings Bryan Senate House William H. Taft

Floods, thefts, and fires ripple across states

Flash dispatches report Krell Piano plant fire in Cincinnati causing $35000 loss, Mrs Helen Berry aged 65 robbed of 735 at Vine street home, Cincinnati university trustees declare vacant philosophy chair held by Prof H H Baldwin, W J Bryan returns to Lincoln then to a six day Nebraska tour, flood delays Fort Worth Democratic state executive meeting, Oklahoma floods drown seven people with many acres submerged, bridges out and trains abandoned.

Nebraska Fort Worth Tex Texas Democratic State Executive Committee Oklahoma City Okla

Labor Temple Affairs In Hands Of Trustees

The Labor Temple association, formed three years ago to build a business block for union labor, is to be wound up. The trustees of the Central Labor Union have been appointed to assist in closing the association's affairs.

Labor Temple Association Central Labor Union

Princess Amelie-Louise Elopes With Auto Agent Kozian

Princess Amelie-Louise of the Austro-Bohemian Fuerstenberg house eloped with former army lieutenant and auto agent Kozian. They left Vienna for England, possibly Isle of Wight, taking jewels valued at 75000 dollars. Her brother, Austrian embassy secretary in London, seeks to intercept and urge return.

Vienna Austria Amelie-Louise Fuerstenberg Europe Kozian Carlsbad England Isle of Wight London Elopers

Stabbed Priest in Salisbury May Recover

Rev Father Joseph F. Lubeley was stabbed twice as he left St. Josephs church in Salisbury Missouri Sunday. He was taken to a St. Louis hospital and is resting easy though very weak from blood loss. Doctors fear possible blood poisoning but expect a fair chance of recovery unless complications arise.

ST. Louis, Mo Joseph F. Lubeley St. Joseph's Church Salisbury St. Louis

Chicago Burlington and Quincy bonds fully subscribed

New York May Bishop Morgan and Co report the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad four percent general mortgage bonds of 16 million dollars are sold out and the subscription list closed. Subscriptions reportedly reached three times the offering.

New York Bishop Morgan Pany

Missing Citizens Probe Fails To Trace Two Boys

Police report no trace found of Patrick Flinn a six year old who wandered from 3401 5 Washington Street on Monday and of Charles McDaniels who vanished from 3022 Brightwood Avenue last Wednesday.

Patrick Flinn Washington Street Charles McDaniels Brightwood Avenue

Wife Sues for Alimony and Support in Superior Court

Ella Whitney, in superior court, seeks $500 alimony and support for her 18 year old daughter of Harry Whitney. The case claims numerous derelictions and offenses including drunkenness, abuse and vile language by Whitney.

Ella Whitney Harry

PROMINENT SURGEON DIES AT GREENFIELD

Greenfield Ind May 26 Dr N P Howard 50 longtime surgeon for the Pennsylvania Railroad company after months of illness died at his home He had served the railroad for 25 years in various surgical capacities a prominent medical figure in the community.

Greenfield Ind N. P. Howard Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Exchange Honors Bestows Sater Chain on Fallieres

London dispatch reports King Edward on May 26 conferred upon President Fallieres of France the Sater chain of one vibrator? Actually the text: conferred on President Fallieres of France the Sater chain of one Vic-… The source is truncated.

London King Edward President Fallieres France Sater Vic

Witness Rosasco Faces Tough Cross in Street Repair Fraud Case

Joan Rosasco, inspector of street repair work, struggled under questioning by Attorney John B. Duncan about altered figures and entries. On the stand for a second day, she refused to admit others changed figures, aiming to avoid incriminating Harry Brunaugh as efforts to secure a clear confession continued without result.

Joan Rosasco Harry Brunaugh John 8. Duncan Mr. Rosasco Rosasco Duncan

Evelyn Thaw seeks guardianship of husband Thaw estate

New York May 26 Evelyn Thaw plans to withdraw her annulment suit and seek appointment as guardian of Harry K Thaw's estate. Day O Reilly said no opposition is expected from either side and a court order may place Evelyn as guardian. Lawyers note her rights are limited by William Thaw's will to a small sum before executors’ distributions.

Harry K. Thaw Evelyn Thaw Day O’ Reilly Deyo O'Reilly William Thaw Harry Graham Oreilly Pittsburg

ManHeld for Horse Theft in Cumberland Farm Case

Rufus Spruler of 4% N. Sinois street was charged Tuesday with grand larceny after an arrest on loitering. He allegedly stole a farmer’s horse in Cumberland. Spruler is on parole from Jeffersonville reformatory.

Rufus Spruler N. Sinois Street Cumberland Spruler Jeffersonville Reformatory

Evans Dies in Long Beach Noted Indianapolis Figure

Joseph A. Evans died Sunday at Long Beach California. A longtime member of Evans Brothers a linseed oil meal dealer firm he also served as a trustee of Earlham College. He was well known in Indianapolis for his business and civic ties.

Joseph A. Evans Indianapolis Long Beac Cal Evans Evans Brothers Earlham College

Guardians Appointed by Circuit Court

Charles F. Coffin and Mrs. L. V. Chipman were appointed guardians by the circuit court in a formal order recorded this week. The action designates guardians for unspecified wards, marking another step in court oversight of local guardianship matters.

Charles F. Coffin L. V. Chipman Circuit Court

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