Only a whim changes wedding ring tradition in Washington
Mrs John Tyler Wheelwright’s wedding in Washington sparked chatter as she wore the ring on her little finger instead of the left hand’s third finger. Rev Dr Roland Cotton Smith consulted the Washington bishop who approved the placement. Clergy caution and church precedent sparked debate across society and foreign church authorities.
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John Tyler Wheelwright
Washington
Roland Cotton Smith
Smith
Wheel
Wright
London
Farley
Europe
Veteran Ped Gives Lie To Doc Osler
Edward Payson Weston, at 69, aims to beat Dan O Leary by matching his 1 28 mile period pace. The veteran long distance walker outlines a extensive route from Kennebunk Maine to Chicago Illinois with daily legs and totals, seeking to prove he is as spry as in his 1870s feats.
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Osler
New York
Dan O'Leary
Edward Payson Weston
Weston
Portland
Natick
BR. d
Andover
Conn
Waterbury
N. Y
Utica
Syracuse
N. Yvu
Palmyra
Batavia
N.Y
Costes
Buffalo
Silver Creek
Northeast
Ashtabula
Cleveland
Wakeman
Fremont
Bryan
Ligonier
Ind
Inov
Laporte
Hazing Ends at Earlham as Two Students Expelled
Richmond Ind November 5 President Kelly announced the hazing days at Earlham College are over Herbert White and Howard Winslow of Carthage Ind were expelled for involvement in hazing Daniel Beebe a junior whose head was shaved. Beebe was harassed while returning to campus and erasers were used on his head. The president ordered the guilty students ferreted out and dismissed, and pledged to ban hazing forever.
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Richmond
Ind
Earlham
Kelly
Herbert White
Howard Winslow
Carthage
Daniel Beebe
Beene
Wayard
Tees
Grand jury to probe statewide officials in indictments
A special report to The Sun notes a grand jury will convene here within weeks. The first grand jury returned indictments against county superintendent of schools, county auditor, two commissioners and a township trustee.
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Grand Jury
Sun
Union Pacific to Build Steel Passenger Cars in Two Years
Omaha reports the Union Pacific will transition to steel passenger mail and baggage cars within two years, replacing wooden coaches. The first steel car features steel framework, steel side plates, cement-filled floors, a steel curved roof, steel interiors, fire-proof draperies, and non smoky paint. Brakes aim to withstand huge pressure and side entrance doors improve ventilation. cars are undergoing rigorous testing for weaknesses.
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Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific Railroad
Forone
Union Pacific
Taft's World Tour Likely Cut Short to Return Home
United Press dispatch from Manila reports Secretary of War Taft weighing abandoning his world tour due to the financial crisis urgent political demands and ongoing unrest in Vladivostok. No firm decision yet but officials expect a departure within days for San Francisco.
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Manila
Nev
Taft
United States
Vladivost
Ben Francisco
Lusitania Sister Ship to Make Maiden Eastbound Run
London Nov 5 Cunarder Mauritania Lusitania's sister ship will begin her maiden New York voyage in early December. Cunard officials expect she will surpass Lusitania’s average trans Atlantic record. The vessel can carry 3,125 passengers and crew.
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Etania
Lusitania
New York
Cunard
Applications for Liquor Licenses in Indianapolis Wards
Notices from Douglas Barnes Daniel Lanahan and Martin McG. announce intent to apply at Marion County Board of Commissioners December term 1907 for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in small quantities with on premises drinking privileges and pool table rights. Addresses include 1218 North West Street Ward 4 and 46 South West Street Ward 12.
Wheat Exports Rise Sharply in Nine Months to Oct 1 1907
An authority on U S export data reports nine month totals to October 1 1907 for Wheat 44629170 bushels corn 69927777 oats 1222770 rye 811615 barley 3509013 flour 11061513 barrels total value 128074379 dollars. For 1906 nine months totals were Wheat 3657867 bushels corn 8809336 oats 24027973 rye 1010929 barley 9843215 flour 10221373 barrels. Wheat gains about 10 million bushels in 1907 while oats drop around 22.8 million bushels.
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United States
Notice to sell intoxicating liquors in Center Township
Notice to TSIDOR DAVIDSON of intention to apply to Marion county Board of Commissioners at December term for a license to sell spirituous vinous and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption. Location on Russell avenue at northeast corner Russell and McCarty streets Indianapolis Center Township Marion county Indiana first floor two story building lot 8 Wood's subdivision outlet 123 Ward 12.
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Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
Indiana
West
Drake and Mayhew
Indianapolis
North West Street
Douglas Barnes
West Street
Square 70
South West Street
Daniel Lanahan
Center Town
Sioners
St Una
Washington
White River
City Center
Marion
George
Std Ana
Hendric
County
Sam Martin M’g
Center
Russell Avenue
McCarty
Nowood
Russell Ar
Tsidor Davidson
Thawed Dynamo Attempt Ends in Fatal Explosion
United Press report from New Castle Pennsylvania describes an accident when Matugle, 30, tried to thaw dynamite on a stove. The explosion severed his head and likely caused fatal injuries. Victims named include Peter Mattic, 18, and Joseph Caracal along with his wife.
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New Castle
Matugle
Peter Mattic
Joseph Caracal
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