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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1907
Page
6
The Catholic world watches Pope Pius XIII following his illness and aging, sparking speculation over his successor. Cardinals, diplomats, and observers weigh probable choices as the Vatican paths forward amid uncertainty.
Special to The Sun from Rome reports physicians warn the pope’s serious gout attack could be fatal. At a conference in Cardinal Oreglia’s apartments about two dozen cardinals weighed likely successors including Rampolla, Vanuttelli, and Gotti. Rampolla led on votes but faced opposition over France policy and a Vatican veto claim.
John B. Holland of West Caldwell kept a mule named Barney and a bulldog to guard his chicken house. Barney seized and trapped Hank Skinner under a wrecked cistern shack after Skinner tried to break in, while a bulldog helped by consuming chloroformed meat. Skinner was trapped overnight, and Holland removed him at dawn.
New York November 19 twelve ushers in black uniforms with white collars guide ticket holders at the Metropolitan Opera House. The ushers impressed patrons with quiet dignity and businesslike manner, inspiring other managers to consider adopting the custom. Many of the young women aim for the stage and say the theater education is valuable.
New York readers witness street concerts from a blown electrical manhole leak that filled Broadway with brassy tunes and a crowd, while a playful test of the three fives dynamite alarm prompts swift fire crew response. A marble barber palace and a land water car novelty headlined city headlines.
Washington reports that Senator Beveridge plans to introduce a bill creating a commission to study tariff schedules and advise Congress on revision. The move, tied to party dynamics and Roosevelt’s likely support, aims to depoliticize tariff questions and shape the next Congress and 1904 platform.
Ida Vera Simonton, once dubbed the missing witness in the Harry Thaw trial, arrives back in Pittsburg claiming she will fix Thaw for being so fresh. She adds no further details about plans or actions.
New Castle Indiana November 19 Mrs Anne Myer received a verdict of 3000 dollars against Union Traction company over the death of Franklin Myer who was fatally injured by a Broad Ripple car at Thirty-Eighth Street and College Avenue Indianapolis in September 1906. She had sued for 10000 dollars.
Special to Themn Crawfordsville Indiana Dr Joseph Littell of Indianapolis addressed the Wabash college last night. Littell is widely known across the United States.
Knights of Pythias in Hagerstown will dedicate their new castle half Wednesday afternoon. Charles E. Shively past supreme chancellor will deliver the principal speech. James E. Watson Union B. Hunt and other members will speak. Grand lodge members oversee the dedication work and a banquet will follow at night.
F M Duncan who confessed shooting James Lafollette in Greenfield Indiana states he acted in self defense after Lafollette quarreled with his wife and seized a club. Duncan says he fired to frighten Lafollette, who later died at his home. Duncan remains jailed.
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