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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1907
Page
3
In a rambling exchange the speaker laments a toppled bulge of a bottle and the loss of a taff bume as a cartoonish argument unfolds between maw paw and a driver. The dialogue touches odd objects and a wigged, loaded scene with improvised metaphors and comic failure.
Miss Marion McCoy wed Joseph F. Fitzsimmons a wealthy broker. The pretty Broad Street restaurant scene where she worked drew many district patrons. Fitzsimmons pursued two years, leading to a wedding and her new life in a Brooklyn brownstone.
Special to The Sun Chicago Nov 2. Civil engineer F W Baldwin demonstrated a one day skyscraper plan before the American Institute of Architects using Beil's Te trahedral design. Models and lantern slides showed rapid erection and potential for offices apartments and tenements.
In Terre Haute Indiana on November 21 distilleries paid a large sum to the revenue office marking the biggest payment since operations were cut back two weeks ago. Deposits from eastern customers go to subtreasury offices and certificates are issued by the subtreasurer and accepted by the district collector of internal revenue in Terre Haute.
CHILLICOTHE OH Nov 21 A fatal step by F C C Butts 24 married ended his life after a locomotive movement at the B and O S W roundhouse. Two engines were backing into the yard when he stepped from his cab into their path and died a few moments later.
The Order of Owll Indianapolis Nest No 27 hosts its first dance on December 6 at the Masonic hall. The fraternal group has been organized since last March and invites members and friends to attend.
Special to The Sun outlines the 1910 senate reshuffle. Alabama loses Morgan and Pettus to death. Bankhead and Johnstone replace them. Rhode Island will have one senator, Aldrich, while Wetmore seats later. Delaware fills vacancy with Col. Dupont and Richardson. Tennessee’s Bob Taylor, Kentucky’s Paynter, Arkansas’s Jefe Davis, and others move in. notable names include Guggenheim, Borah, Norris Brown, Bourne, and Curtis Owen Gore.
United Press reports 27,000 football fans expected to attend the season finale between the University of Chicago and Carlisle Indian School in Chicago. Capt DeTray sprained his ankle and is kept out. Indians abandoned outdoor drills, playing basketball with Lake Forest and winning 17 to 15. Coach Warner and squad confident.
Indianapolis Board of Public Works approves assessment roll for Temple Avenue open ing from Lot 50 to Eighteenth Street with damages and benefits to abutting owners. Notices list non residents. December 4 1907 hearing 10 a.m. at Board office. Also divorce case Pansy Lynn White vs George E White filed November 20 1907 in Marion Circuit Court with January 14 1908 appearance deadline.
A fire alarm at the theater triggered a blaze nearby but was averted when a messenger bay worker’s dog disrupted the threat. Officials credit quick action and the dog’s presence for preventing damage and saving the venue.
Edward Payson Weston shows improvement after an all night rest and begins his 18 mile trek from Woodville toward Toledo at 6 45 a m The rough roads slow progress but he is expected to reach Toledo by 11 a m
An all day exhibit of Japanese prints was held Thursday at the home of Mrs. E F Hodges on Meridian Street. The display was organized and in charge of Mrs Boltom C Brown.
MEMPHIS Tenn Nov 21 Wer Eagie the fast Blackfoot Indian wrestler who seeks a match with champion Gotch left for Chicago after defeating Jim Parr here in a recent bout.
The Sun announces free ten word want ads for three days to rent a vacant room. Readers are urged to use the newspaper’s free column to place short rental notices.
The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis announces a proposed vacation of a portion of Parker Avenue from North Street to Michigan Street with hearings set for December 2, 1907 at 10 a.m. Residents may file remonstrances. final action will be taken. Joseph T. Pilot, President, Preston C. Tauler.
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