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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1907
Page
2
Warwick Ripley an Irvington attorney was arrested by Justice Porter’s constables after disputing an ejectment order against Josephine Tomlin at her mother Mrs Algernon Wintermute home. The father filed the ejectment affidavit. Ripley was later released on a $50 bond.
A quotation notes men’s deference to a man who earned a large fortune from a patent railroad frog. The remark hints at influence gained through a specialized railway device and the social premium of wealth.
Mrs Ella B Stewart newly elected president of the Home Equal Suffrage Association plans a spring revival. A conference of Mississippi valley legislative workers will be held in March. Each candidate will be interviewed and supported if favorable, opposed if not.
Mrs. J. Richard Francis led a large reception Saturday for the Alpha Chi Omega grand council during its Indianapolis convention. Attending were local alumnae officers, council members, Lyre editors, and many sorority affiliates from Illinois Michigan Wisconsin and Indiana. The Chapel Club plans a dancing and card party Thursday at 220 N Meridian St with several host couples. The Woman's Whist Club meets Tuesday for President's Day at the Claypool hotel. Mrs Chauncey Butler of Irvington hosts an informal at home Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Butler receiving that evening. no invitations.
Miss Estelle Marion Leonie daughter of Mrs Miranda Leonie and Charles E Crawford will wed at 11 a m Saturday November 16 at St Pauls church A break fast for relatives and bridal party at Englishs at home announcements list 32 E Walnut St after Dec D A R Luncheon noted Grand Hotel Indianapolis hosts annual 1 to 6 oclock galleries at Herron Art Institute open Sundays for French pictures bronzes rugs and 88 color drawings depicts Jean de Arc by L M Boutet de Mongeel of Paris admission modest weekdays and smaller Sunday fee visitors may view 1 to 6 oclock
The Maennerchor schedules afternoon card events on the first and third Sundays of each month throughout the season. The inaugural event drew 50 women, adding to already held Friday parties. The regular November party was moved from Friday afternoon to the fifteenth due to a Friday evening concert.
The Principals club of Indianapolis public schools will hold its first meeting Tuesday evening in the teachers room at Shortridge high school. Miss Mary E Nicholson and Charity Dye are on the program with topics including the Second International Congress School Hygiene University Extension Oxford Speech Day at Canterbury and Ruskin's Influence on the Industrial Life of the Lake District.
Miss Ella Linstrum and Harry Wellman to wed Wednesday with Rev. H. Clippinger officiating. Music by Mrs. Kring. bridesmaids Eva Linstrum Bessie Gleason Myrtle Idler L Whittington E Linstrum John Goodwin. Chile party planned at Miss Gutierres home. Engagement of Flossie Louise Thomas to Adolph Borricke of Chicago announced.
The page lists several marriage intentions and social events. Mary Ralston and James F. Hill announce the marriage, with at home details given for after December 1 at 1733 Broadway. An engagement between Flossie May Ruark and Edward Huffman is announced, with a December 4 wedding planned at the bride's parents’ home.
William Mason and Frank Vanderight were being interrogated to reveal details about the killing of Joseph Walker, a federal service operative. Walker and three inspectors investigated coal land frauds in southern Colorado when intruders cut the hoist rope, leaving Walker dead with four bullet wounds.
The Savannah Line steamship City of Birmingham struck a rock in Boston harbor early today and sank in 40 feet of water between Castor Island and Fort Independence. Officers and crew escaped in lifeboats with no passengers aboard. Only smokestacks and masts remain visible as the ship is deemed a total loss.
Five men died and at least twenty were injured when a northbound passenger train collided head on with a southbound freight near Riggins Switch eight miles from Little Rock on the Iron Mountain railroad last night. The dead include Gady Burke a railway postal clerk Alvin D Bram blow a postal clerk W Wittaker a tramp and two unidentified white youths. Several seriously injured may die.
Jesse Coe, the wanted murderer of Patrolman Charles Russell, was located in a disguise with a gray beard by F. M. Milburn of Decatur, who reported the sighting to Capt. of Detectives Bray. The description notes Coe’s variations in height and facial hair with the gray beard as new.
New York financiers met at the Waldorf Astoria and Morgan mansion to discuss the financial crisis. Talks focused on the Trust Company of America and Lincoln Trust, potential new officers, currency matters, and possible consolidations to ease stress. Observers noted over 40 prominent figures attended, with reopenings and policy questions looming.
A health article urges seeking proper medical advice for kidney disease and warns against patent medicines. It recommends a home remedy of Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, with a daily dosing schedule, and links backache to kidney dysfunction and rheumatoid symptoms.
Bankers and officials including Charles F. Sprague Henry Clews and F H Parker discuss currency reform and the possibility of a special congressional session. Opinions vary on timing and effectiveness with calls for better currency systems and cautious action ahead of an expected congressional meeting in four weeks.
Secretary Root announced after a conference with the president that there would be no extra session of Congress. The statement followed discussions on the financial situation and was made upon leaving.
The body of Fred Sheetz was found early Sunday along Eagle creek west of Indianapolis. Coroner G A Petersdorf suspects death from excessive liquor use. A former foreman, Sheetz had been laid off due to drinking and was at Mt Jackson sanitarium after a Wednesday incident. He escaped Friday at 2 am. He had a wife and separation noted, and burial is planned in Lafayette.
Mrs G H Ebb of Austinburg Ohio recounts relief from headaches backache and gravely ill conditions after using Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills. The ad claims no habit forming effect rapid relief and mentions a promise of discounted first package if not beneficial with Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
Judge James A. Pritchard instructed the Marion county grand jury to thoroughly investigate the asphalt cases and the Irvington Land company dealings with city officials. He also urged scrutiny of Marion County Construction company’s street patching contract and rumors about city employees buying lots, stressing the need to establish innocence if the land company’s members are cleared.
Mr and Mrs William Henry Coleman invite as their daughter Suemma Varen Coleman weds William A Atkins on November 2 at Second Presbyterian Church. A reception at the parents home on N Magidianat will follow.
John D. Rockefeller prevailed in a common pleas court ruling over a suit by George H. Phelps against Standard Oil and Rockefeller. The judge quashed a summons against Rockefeller, saying he heads a foreign concern not doing Ohio business and was here on private matters. other motions to quash were denied.
A question arises whether the Dairymen's Cooperative Creamery company may violate the anti trust law of 1907. Officers say the goal is to control milk supply and regulate prices while creamery men argue the plan serves broader cooperative aims.
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