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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1907

Page

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Affinity Tales Told in Court on Divorce Docket

Three superior judges handled fifty divorce cases on Monday. Judges heard stories of desertion and attempts at new marriages, with Judge Henry Clay Allen’s Tuesday record of 29 cases cited as a benchmark. Cummings and Cadwallader testified to abandonment and new romance, while Judge Leathers continued the session into the afternoon.

Henry Clay Allen J. L. McMaster Aaron Cummings Lena Cummings Bayonne N. J Stella Cadwallader Hanna Orin St. Louis J. M. Leathers

Farmer Halts City Seeks Temporary Ruling on Sewer Plan

Judge Charles T. Hanna of Superior Court granted a temporary restraining order to stop further steps on extending the East Michigan street sewer. Judge Vinson Carter will hear the case next Saturday morning. Charles B. Johnson, owning farmland to be assessed, seeks a permanent injunction arguing the December 1905 annexation of land between Irvington and Brightwood is void for unplatted land slated for farming.

Charles T. Hanna Superior Court Cty E. Michigan Sr Vinson Carter Charles B. Johnson Irvington Brightwood

Rucker resigns as state bacteriology chief in friction over duties

Dr J B Rucker who ran the state laboratory of bacteriology resigns after ten months of service. He came from the University of Pennsylvania and will return to head the bacteriology department at the university. He cites friction with his assistant and alleged insubordination as reasons. A successor has not been chosen, though Dr Helen Knabe, long time assistant, is expected to be appointed.

J. B. Rucker State Laboratory of Bacteriology T. W. B. Keene State Board of Health Rucker Indianapolis University of Pennsylvania At Philadelphia University Department of Bacteriology Ladelphia J. N. Harty Helen Knabe

Local Jottings From Our City Briefs and Incidental News

Henry Spaan notes American travelers in Europe distinguishable by shoes while local chatter covers a new city hall, Garfield park beechnuts, a church reception for Dr. King, fishing plans by state leaders, weather gripes, youth church activities, and a parade of everyday city happenings. Beaux, licenses, and civic notes mingle with social plans and local opinions.

Henry Spaan Europe

Laughs at Charley Again in Marion Club Feud

A Indianapolis Republican flare over Charles W. Fairbanks and the Marion club reveals factional tensions from Harrison and Gresham camps. The Star faced garbled history, while Fairbanks pressed for a Gresham club name and waited for proofs late Friday into Saturday, denying any aim to dominate the club.

Indianapolis Charles W. Fairbanks Marion Club Schuyler Haas Haas C. W. Fairbanks Fairbanks Harrison-Gresham Gresham Harry S. New Harrison A. R. Hovey Indianapolis Star Charles Warren Fairbanks Star Walter Q. Gresham Gresham Club Fairbanks Club Indiana Star Office P. Morton E. EE. Gates Gates the Star Marion Gen

Indianapolis man sues over failed school sale gum contract

Joseph N. Hammack of Indianapolis asked justice of the peace to compel Eclipse Novelty Company of Terre Haute to pay him $5 bond money after contracting to sell their gum through school children. He claims poor sales by Indianapolis and Terre Haute students left no profit. the company says he failed to return company property including a sample case and that they are justified in keeping $25.

Indianapolis Terre Haute Joseph N. Hammack Justice of the Peace Stouts Court Eclipse Novelty Company Hammack

Murderer on Trial in Indianapolis Case

Charles Ward stands trial in criminal court for the May 12 shooting death of Charles McIntyre beside a saloon intersection at Davidson and Maryland. Jurors are being selected as Ward deflects responsibility to alcohol while prosecutors seek to prove a prior bad record. a dying declaration by McIntyre is cited.

Charles Ward Charles McIntyre Ward McIntyre Davidson and Maryland

Open Shop Debate Dominates Bricklayers Board Meeting

The international Bricklayers union board, based in Indianapolis, adjourned in Washington after ten days of discussion on open-shop policy. They plan to support other trades in the fight, with Washington locals noting no personal grievances as employers decline to join the Employers' Association. The board includes President W J Bowen, Vice-President Thomas S Preece, and Secretary William Dobson.

International Board of Directors The Bricklayers’ Union Indianapolis Washington Bricklayers Employers’ Association W. J. Bowen Thomas 8. Preece William Dobson

Receivers Sought for Local Building and Loan Associations

Proceedings to appoint receivers for United States Building and Loan Statehouse No 1 and 2 and Crescent Building and Loan will begin in Marion county courts once papers are ready. Evidence shows the associations insolvent and an examination conducted Monday by the proper authorities.

United States Building and Loan Association Statehouse No. 1 Statehouse No. 2 Crescent Building and Loan Associations Marion County

Taft Indorsed by Columbus Railway Conductors

Special to The Sun from Columbus Ohio. The Railway Conductors' Political club endorses William H Taft for president praising his labor capital policies. The vote aims to counter Ohio Federation of Labor support for Gompers editorial opposing Taft.

Columbus Ohio Federation of Labor Samuel Gompers Taft Ohio William H. Taft Union of Capital Union of Labor United States Friends Gompers Phelan Cincinnati Mr. Taft

World Series Preview Cubs and Tigers Open in Chicago

The world baseball championship pits Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers, NL and AL champions, opening in Chicago on Tuesday and running until one club reaches four wins. The Sun will publish full game stories in extra editions via direct wires from both grounds, price one cent.

Chicago Cubs Detroit Tigers Chicago Sun Detroit

John Mitchell Improvement Reported by UMWA Leader

Secretary Wilson of the United Mine Workers of America said President John Mitchell is much improved today. Mitchell is recovering from an old wound in his side and remains under care.

Mitchell Wilson United Mine Workers of America John Mitchell

Library to be removed for steel case replacement

The Supreme Court library will be torn out for steel cases and closed for two weeks. The court convenes Tuesday but will not start active work until the last Tuesday in November.

Supreme Court

Senator Beveridge Returns To Indiana From Berlin

Senator Albert J. Beveridge and Mrs Beveridge reached Indianapolis Monday from Greenfield and went home. He resumed work in the Newton Claypool building greeting visitors and correcting magazine proofs. Beveridge plans to stay in Indianapolis until Congress opens, preparing for the session and writing articles. He studied inheritance tax abroad this summer and will reintroduce his child labor bill and push overcapitalization legislation.

Newton Claypool Brown Hoosier Indiana Berlin Beveridge Indianapolis Congress

Fairbanks Cocktail Advocate Emerges in Sermon

Rev. Madison Peters speaks at the Majestic theater supporting vice president Fairbanks amid a national debate on personal liberty. The German American alliance denounces the church’s stance as interference in political affairs while defending the individual’s rights.

Madison Peters Majestic Theater Fairbanks Alliance

Butchers Hire Lawyers Over Display Case Law

East Market Butchers association met at Walhalla hall on E Washington St and hired M. M. Bachel der and the firm Ryan Ruckelshaus to defend against charges of violating the ordinance requiring glass display cases for meat. They vow to appeal if punished, seeking constitutional ruling. Police court cases against Saturday arrests were continued to Oct 3.

Walhalla Hall E. Washington St M. M. Bachelder Ryan & Ruckelshaus

Girl Accused Of Trying To Wreck Train

United Press reports Miss Iva Wagoner, daughter of Rev J F Wagoner, accused of attempting to wreck a Lake Erie and Western passenger train to lure her sweetheart, section laborer Frank Steffy. Ties were found on the track. a railroad detective courted her and she confessed after two weeks. She was arrested. Also ad notices for Kitchen Queen ranges and People's Outfit Co. listings.

Wagoner Lake Erie & Western Frank Steffy J. F. Wagoner

Attorney General to Rule on Bond Filing Power

Up to noon Monday Attorney General James Bingham had not signed an opinion for Auditor John Billheimes on the authority to compel surety companies to file bonds deemed lawful. It is believed the AG will decide the auditor can force abandonment of current bond forms and enforce compliance with the law. The AG said the issue requires thorough consideration before ruling.

James Bingham John Billheimes

The Gem Laundry Ad and Red Man Tobacco Notice

A compact advertisement announces family washings by the pound at The Gem Laundry with rough dry and ironing services. It also promotes Red Man Tobacco with a brief note of gratitude for the notice.

GEM Laundry Red Man Tobacco

Union strikes settle some crecent and sentinel deals

At a local bookbinders meeting President Harry Bassett announced Crescent Paper and Sentinel Printing had reached terms with the union. Most members signed, leaving Burford, Lesh Paper and Carnahan Sherwood not yet on agreement. Also noted are local ads for household goods and heaters.

Union of Bookbinders Harry Bassett Crecent Paper Company Sentinel Printing Company Burford Lesh Paper Company Carnahan-Sherwood Company

Carpenter Union Leader Declines Civic Conference Invite

Frank Duffy secretary of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners was invited to the National Civic od eration conference to be held October 22 in Studebaker Hall Chicago. He cannot attend due to prior engagements.

Frank Duffy United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Studebaker Hall Chicago

Owes for Lobsters Bankruptcy Petitions Filed

Mert Wallet proprietor of a Marion saloon hotel and restaurant filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U S court with liabilities of 12860 dollars 45 cents and assets of 3847 dollars 90 cents Most debts arise from whisky beer bitters oysters canned goods lobsters groceries and cigars.

Mert Wallet Marion United States

Not Enough Pay for the Pastors Cries Rise in Ministers' Pay

Chicago reports from Methodist Episcopal conferences across ten states show ministers suffered most from rising living costs as salaries lagged. A Rock River conference demand seeks a $1,000 minimum, with vacancies noted in Des Moines and Wisconsin where pay stagnated for a decade. Indiana discussions cite pay not exceeding 10 percent rise amid 40 percent cost increase, prompting retirements and exits to business for many clergy.

Chicago Tribune Methodist Episcopal Conferences Mittee Rock River Des Moines Wisconsin Indiana Columbus Northwest Indiana Greencastle Ind Indianapolis Evansville New Albany Jeffersonville Vincennes

Dr. Eugene Buehler Returns From Public Health Meeting

Dr. Eugene Buehler city sanitarian and Secretary of the Board of Health returned Monday from Atlantic City where he attended sessions of the American Public Health Association. The gathering included 20 representatives and five countries with notable U.S. cities represented.

Eugene Buehler Board of Health Atlantic City American Public Health Association United States

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Farmer Dr. Rucker State Laboratory Wulschnér Garfield Park Central Ave. M. E. Church Dr. King Sam Shutt Fred Sims J. Frank Hanly Statehouse White River Bloomfield Tabernacle Presbyterian Church Ladies’ Aid Society Jim” Watson Blaine Miller Frank Noll Board of Public Works Alfred E. Cook David Tullis Tomlinson Hall Adolph Asche Michael Hunter Police Department Judg William L. Taylor Riverside Park Caleb S. Denny Mike Jefferson Isadore Wulfson E. E. York Plainfield Indiana Railroad Commissio Bookwalter New York City William A. Bogardus Tur‘ner Charley Tory Man Charles M’intyre Beech Grove Brookside Park McInntyre Saia Hineeif Wmhl Taft Indorsed John Mitchell Better Change Court Library Senator Beveridge Albert J. Beveridge Greenfield, C Rev. Peters Ny United Press New York Butchers East Market Butchers’ Association United Press Rochester Iva People’s Outfitting Co Washington St Kentucky Ave Harrod Virginia Ave Wee People’s Ouentiing Co W. W Tomst Kentucky-ave Cations Methodist Conferences of United DR. Buehler Fall Athletic Goods Gus Habich W. Washington
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