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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1907

Page

3

Rifle Practice Arrangements to Draw Thousands to Camp Perry

In August about a thousand exerts will assemble at Camp Perry Ohio to contest for government trophies through the National Board for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and the Ohio State Rifle Association. Congress funds prizes, medals, and team expenses, aiding military reserve skill. civilian support may come later boosting the sport.

Scrippa-McRae Press Association Washington, D.D. C Auust Congress National Board National Rifle Association

Monster Schooner Framing Underway at West Point

Six masted schooner to be built by Percy and Small of Bath for Boston based J B Winslow Co. It will be the largest wooden sailing vessel, 320 feet keel length. Framing cut by A McKay on the Pamunkey River.

West Point Percy & Small Bath J. 8. Winslow & Co Boston A. McKay Pamunkey

Photo ash trays from spoiled prints inspire clever craft

The Camero idea suggests using partially spoiled photographs by cutting out good portions and mounting them on under sides of cigar band dishes. The writer shares a personal example using heads of himself and his wife pasted onto a similar dish, salvaging prints that were spotted or spoiled.

Camero

Change in American politics signals new era and tariff debate

Elmer Dover, secretary of the Republican national committee, says a decade of changes has reshaped politics and leaders. He predicts tariff revision under a future president and a pivotal, extended congress session in 1909.

Washington Taft Elmer Dover New York Ohio Republican National Committee Dover Congress Hanna Quay Platt Connecticut Hoar Hobart Payne Wisconsin Senator Platt

Fairbanks Political Power and Indiana Press Control

A detailed critique by Mr. Gardner argues that William Howard Fairbanks built influence through railroad wealth and press control in Indiana. It cites the Indianapolis News and Star monopolies, his alliance with D. G. Reid, and alleged suppression of opposing papers. The piece questions hisBiography and hints at forthcoming continuation.

Fairbanks Indiana Press Indianapolis “News United States Senate Bis News Press Independent Journal Independent Republican Sentinel Indiannapolis Indianapolis Sun Indianapolis Gardner Harriman Guch Ie Jong Hanna Chicago Odell New York Hitt Mr. Fairbanks Charles McKinley Indiana Jay Gould Erie Napoleon Ives Terre Haute and Peoria St. Louis Southern Illngis Ohio Southern Danville Ohio River Railway Indianapolis, Bloomington and Western Cincinnati Southern Queen and Crescent Senate Cincinnati,Hamilton & Dayton E. J. Jacoby M. A. Hanna

June Brides Home Furnishings Ad Promises Low Prices

A persistent sales pitch extols June Brides Home Furnishings claiming better stock, lower costs, and expert guidance. It emphasizes large stock, strong purchasing power, and the ability to match cash prices through an equitable system, inviting readers to begin shopping to furnish their homes.

Woman Kills Mother Then Self in Chicago Fire

Philomine Swann 30, unmarried, shot and killed her mother, attempted to murder her father, and set fire to crown clothing before dying in the blaze. Deemed demented, she had recently been released from an asylum to keep house for her elderly wage-earning parents.

Scrippa-McRae Presse Association Chicago

County council funds tax ferrets work in Newcastle

Newcastle Ind May 28 the county council appropriated 2500 to continue the tax ferret work in the county halted weeks ago by a Supreme Court ruling that ferrets could not be hired on a percentage basis.

Newcastle Ind Supreme Court

Anarchy Drives Santiago Strike Action Expands

Havana dispatch reports the strike at Santiago growing more serious as anarchists take a leading role in directing the movements. Advices from the city note intensified activities and broader participation by labor factions.

Shortridge Star Injured in Meet at State Fair Grounds

Manual Training edges Shortridge 85 to 32 in a dual track meet on Monday. Capt. Hendrickson sprained a tendon and left the grounds as Deming of Manual Training won the 2:30 dash and lowered the state record in the 4:40. Wright won the mile and 880, Stilz second, Bosson third. crowded finish and strong Manual Training showing amid injuries.

Shortridge State Fair Grounds Capt Hendrickson Deming Manual Hubbard Kissell Wright Stilz Bosson Kissel Pierson Efchrodt Newby Pickett Stevens Hawkins Still Richard Bosson Deery Hancock Shaffer Morrison Mueller Scott Hegiht Miller Stackhouse Railsback Manninger L.ssel Segar Claiborne Mile Rur Robert Boston Girl Begar Koster

Housewife’s Walk Across Daily Housework Miles

A woman who wore a pedometer tracked 7.38 miles daily in household tasks. If 2313 percent of unnecessary steps, or 2.46 miles, were added, she would surpass 3,500 miles in a year of housework according to Delineator figures.

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