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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1907
Page
1
Indiana’s Supreme Court upheld Indianapolis smoke nuisance ordinance as valid to protect public health. The ruling rejects arguments that private residences exempted the law or that the provision covered unrelated subjects. Judge Jillett notes industrial smoke threatens health and that refunds a practical approach without requiring firemen in homes.
Crowds grow at the food show as it nears closing. Various city figures are noted including John Fiegan the elevator inspector, John Wood of Pub Safety, and Bob Bryson in the crowd. Anecdotes cover courthouse sidewalks, a bulldog with a man on a chain, political chatter about Fairbanks and McGregor, and plans for elevating rail tracks.
Harry O Thudium president of the Gutenberg company publishers of the German Telegraph and Tribune died at his home 810 North New Jersey Street at 11 oclock Thursday night stomach trouble caused death He born May 16 1855 in Philadelphia came to Indianapolis in 1872 married Julia Mueller in 1878 survived by widow and daughter Hattie funeral Monday at 2 at residence Rev J C Peters German Zion church to speak body to Crown Hill cemetery where Joseph Keller will speak Thudium treasurer of State Alliance of German societies until recently.
A proposal to nominate the governor Republican candidate by a primary election gains support. It suggests each candidate picks an election board member and uses the Australian ballot, funded by the state electorate. Voters would decide the nominee, campaigns pay for the primary, and the system would curb political machine influence.
In police court Judge Whallon fined Lydia Parry daughter of millionaire D M Parry one dollar plus costs for speeding. The assault and battery charge for hitting nurse Elizabeth Hand was dismissed on his motion. Attorneys for Parry arranged a settlement, while witnesses offered varying speed estimates from 15 to 50 mph.
The ad promotes 935 Kitchen Queen ranges priced at 823.50 with six holes and reservoir, warranted to bake and cook equal to any 50 range. Pay $2.00 cash or 75 cents a week through People's Outfitting Co. Located at 133 West Washington and 32 Kentucky Ave.
Plain steel rollers offered at 65 cents per set with several sizes available. Gus Habich advertises this bargain at 121 West Washington Street, Henley, with skates priced at four and five dollars.
The Indianapolis Sun reports Chicago Detroit games with Addie Joss as Cleveland correspondent. A special telegraph wire from the grounds sends inning by inning updates to The Sun office. Readers may call OM 880 and 626 New 880 and 3411 for information as games proceed. The Sun’s Baseball Extra will be sold on the streets after each game.
The Loyal Legion will host a banquet at the Columbia Club on Friday night featuring Maj. M. M. Lacey recounting the Richmond disaster of August 30, 1862 in which the Twelfth, Sixteenth, Sixty-ninth and Seventy-first Indiana regiments were engaged. Col. C. G. Thompson will speak on the Cedar Creek battle.
Special to The Sun Detroit October 11 kickoff for Cubs vs Tigers world championship. Donovans pitching staff to face Jenkins lineup as fans crowd grounds amid ticket speculator disputes with police warning. Arrests planned for scalpers as investigators track sales and mispriced tickets.
The Sun reports its third straight extra edition from the Cubs Tigers series. Addie Joss of Cleveland headlines a rapid, bulletined recap with inning by inning scores and sensational plays. Fans can call the Sun office in Detroit for updates on game four, using the listed numbers.
Special to The Sun from Pittsburg on October 11 reports Mrs. Augustus Hartje declining repeated settlement offers culminating in 10 000 a year for life. She says she would not return to marriage with Augustus Hartje and claims ongoing attempts to win her over with money. She expects custody of the children after the case ends.
William Berner issued a license to Daniel Bear and Theresa Tragesser after a conflicting note from Tipton led to a delayed objection. Theresa, daughter of Peter and Mrs Tragesser of Tipton, was claimed underage by Barbara Tragesser but bears evidence from Adah Bear that Theresa is 21.
The Indianapolis Light and Heat company sues the city and the Big Four and Pennsylvania railroads for immediate payment of 25000 damages from the Kentucky avenue track elevation. The city demurred, arguing funds should go to the Pennsylvania company to pass to the plaintiff. Disagreements with the railways raise fear the money will be delayed.
Thomas E. Jones, a grocer at 98 W Twenty-seventh Street, heard a visitors creak. A young man brandished a revolver in his store, but Jones grabbed the gun and fled back to his living room, locking the door. The pair fled after failing to open the cash drawer.
Stanley C. Brooks and Rhiner Hudson, both of North Delaware Street addresses, were arrested Friday on warrants charging speeding violations. Hudson’s vehicle reportedly failed to display license numbers.
Hartford City Indiana October 11 Dr David Cronin 36 a prominent county physician died yesterday from strangulation caused by a severe coughing spell.
Special arrangements with traction firms for rates to Plainfield for First Regiment Uniform Rank K of P members attending the twenty fifth anniversary celebration on Sunday. Twelve companies under Gen Wilson will attend. Program includes reception officers’ school hall parade reviews inspections batch photographs, flag presentation by Brigade Commander Wilson, song and dismissal by Chaplain Cogswell.
Frank Duffy secretary of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners sent formal notice to union delegates for the AFL convention to be held in Norfolk Virginia on November 11. Delegates listed include William Huber T Guerin from Troy New York William B MacFarlan from Buffalo J D McNulty from Chicago A M Swartz from Boston and Frank Duffy himself.
A vintage classified item lists a powerful double flue heater priced at £33 50 with warranty. The ad mentions warmth for a home and references practical heating capabilities. The readable text includes partial line fragments and place names suggesting a British market.
A headcar left on the track by whitewashing crew near Waynesville was struck by engine pulling passenger train No. 2 Friday morning. Whitewash spattered the locomotive front. no injuries were reported.
Rev E H Wood left for Bloomfield to take duties as pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church there. By Bishop Warren’s appointment he exchanged pulpits with Rev W H Wylie who becomes pastor of the Capitol City church. Local shop notices include Harrod's Studio cabinet items and Red Man Tobacco promotions.
Decatur Illinois October 11 Assistant State's Attorney Mitchell opened for the state demanding the death penalty for Fred Magill charging he killed his wife by chloroform and strangling her with a blanket aided by Fay Graham now Fay Graham Magill. The state cites eight letters to prove a death by own action theory and accuses Magill and Graham of planning the wife’s death while hastily marrying after her death. Magill’s lawyers say the wife killed herself.
Jefferson Life Insurance sues Friday to recover 28500 in promissory notes and 354 shares of stock held by banker Seth M Richcreek. The company says the notes and stock are illegally held and together worth about 77000.
Judge A B Anderson grants a temporary injunction in the Northern Trust company versus Madison Light and Railroad company. Complainant seeks appointment of a receiver alleging mortgage holders face damage from a plant component’s removal to settle a claim, threatening the city’s light contract. The injunction remains pending a receiver hearing.
Excavation for the new front of the bank at 10658 Virginia Ave began Friday. A new bank will be established there by S. M. Richcreek and A. J. Barnes.
James H. Barnett and others sue the city of Indianapolis asking the court to appoint three men to reassess benefits in the improvement of State Street from English Avenue to Prospect Street. The action requests a fresh appraisal of assessed benefits linked to the project.
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