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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1907
Page
2
Five people died and 13 were injured in a collision on the Metropolitan underground at West Hempstead. A moving train struck a stationary train at the platform in dense fog. Both trains were crowded with suburban commuters heading to work.
Mrs. Mary Cline aged 68 was knocked down by a westbound car near California and Washington streets on Saturday morning after alighting from an eastbound streetcar. She was injured, with back and head pain, and was taken home to 524 West Court Street by motorman John Ward and conductor Howard Chandler. Bicycle officers and an ambulance were alerted but arrived after she had been moved.
Indiana distillers protested adoption of national pure food whisky standards before the State Board of Health arguing the move could discriminate against distillers. The board planned to seek an Attorney General opinion on all aspects of whisky standards under the pure food laws.
United Press reports Washington October 1 the census bureau announces complete ginneries returns show total bales of cotton ginned to October 18 reach 4 407 065 compared with 4 981 421 last year to the same date active ginneries reporting this year 24 934 versus 25 135 last year
Kansas will send a solid delegation to the next Republican convention pledged to vote for Secretary Taft. Senator Long, of Kansas, said Roosevelt confirmed the president’s 3 year old remark that he would not seek the presidency again, as he left the White House after an interview.
Mrs H M Rogers was bound to a chair and assaulted by a masked robber who looted $15 and valuables yesterday afternoon near Bellevue. A posse searches for the attacker as she lies bedridden with nervous prostration.
Dr. C E B Nelson of Phillipsburg Kansas says three men including George Pommery Barnes and McCrain conspired to defraud him of 9000 dollars. The men allegedly arranged a supposed sure thing for a heavyweight Jack McCormick against Kit Abel in Denver on October 19. The match ended in a draw and Nelson could not recover his stake.
Frank C. Lory of Danville Illinois was charged with fraud in disposing of mining stock in Dominion Gold Mining. The Illinois Supreme Court reversed a lower court conviction, clearing Lory after he organized the Yukon linked firm and later resigned amid director disputes.
Four year old Charles Smith was found dead in his bed at a boarding house at 11 N New Jersey Street Saturday morning. He had long suffered from organic heart trouble and was in ill health. Officers and Dr Spitler attended, and the body was taken to the city morgue.
Secretary Taft narrowly escaped injury after a flat car derailed on the Manila Dagupan line last night. The Taft party's car jumped the track, but officials report no injuries as the group continued to Dagupan by auto.
In St Louis on October 26 Rev Earle Hewson pastor of Rebel-place Congregational church will kiss Mrs Hewson publicly at noon Monday in the church. After accusations and an internal church investigation his standing hinged on peace overtures to his wife and the association was asked to witness the act.
The funeral for August Leauty a noted Indianapolis gunsmith was held Friday afternoon at St John’s Catholic church with burial at Crown Hill. Many prominent Indianapolis businessmen attended the service.
In Spokane two men named G. E. McDonald and Ed Smith are held on suspicion of banditry connected to the Great Northern Oriental limited robbery at Rondo Siding, Mont., on Sept. 12 that yielded 40,000 in greenbacks. Arrested in a Spokane diner, detectives traced them after a tip about a 500 dollar spree at a hall, finding 14,000 in cash between them.
A Saturday morning game at Washington park between Shortridge and West Lafayette high school was terminated after a crowd of about 60 fans gathered at the gate. Manager Baker of Shortridge canceled the contest due to unresolved issues at the venue.
A 45 year old lifelong coffee drinker describes years of heart pain dizziness and swelling. After switching to Postum Food Coffee he reports heart disease and dropsy disappeared and he regains health. He urges others to quit coffee and try Postum and mentions about twenty others helped.
Berlin court scene as Lawyer Bernstein accuses German aristocracy of corruption while defending Editor Harden against libel charges. He claims Harden exposed orgies involving high officials, prompting expulsions from court, army, and diplomacy. Judge Kern halts testimony after ruling, with Moltke replying he resigned due to the alleged lies.
An explosive failure in a new intercepting sewer under Seventy third Street and Creiger Avenue sent the ground heaving and shattered windows for blocks. Lawrence Downés died instantly and George McNicholas was fatally injured while workers toiled 150 feet below the surface.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a quick headache and neuralgia remedy with no stomach upset or nausea. The copy claims strong relief within minutes and notes the product’s safety and lack of after effects. A user testifies to using a box and sharing it with family. The Miles Medical Co markets the pills as a superior option for pain relief.
A dense schedule of local clubs includes the Monday afternoon Literary club at Mrs Rowland Evans home and many other group meetings through Friday. Notable gatherings feature talks on literature Catholic home life and Halloween traditions plus plans for the Indiana State Federation of Clubs convention at the Denison hotel with speeches by May Wright Sewall and others.
Miss Virginia Pickens gave a Friday bridge party for Miss Hazel West ahead of her November marriage. Guests included Miss Boynton of New York, Miss West, and Misses Ko tman and Campbell of Richmond, hosted by Miss May Auf aerheide at her home. Mrs. John F. Hennessy will host Chapel club members Wednesday from 2:30 to 4:30 at 2232 Broadway.
Miss Harriet Holland hosted a Friday evening birthday party at her Whittier Place home attended by members of her Sunday school class.
The marriage of Henry L. Holtman of Indianapolis to Miss Amelia Shepman occurred Thursday at the bride’s Seymour home. Rev. Pohlman officiated. Attendants from Indianapolis included Holtman family and friends. Also wed was Miss Netta Sells to Frederick Schmidt at the bride’s parents’ home with Rev. Carl Schultz officiating before 100 relatives. At home announcements list 2416 Michigan Street and 215 North Rural Street after November 1.
Mrs Clarence Inyon hosted a Friday bridge gathering for Miss Josephine Stout a bride-to-be next week and for Mrs Robert Kenyon and Miss Georgianna Kenyon of Chicago. Attending out of town were Miss Messler from Providence Ratied Cunningham from St Louis Wasay from Dijvaqui Indiana See John 3.
A string of social engagements unfolds in Indianapolis with Mrs. Kenyon hosting Mrs. Kenyon's guests and Mrs. Sewall delivering a talk on social reform. Guests include Mrs. May Wright Sewall of Boston and Mrs. John Candee Dean's visitors, while Miss Nelle Jones prepares as maid of honor for the Wade Armstrong wedding next week. Other gatherings feature Mrs. F. A. White visiting Elsie White, Rev and Mrs Clouds traveling from Greensburg, and dinners and luncheons for Aurora and Chicago visitors, all set through midweek and into Monday arrivals.
Special to The Sun reports the Indiana Society of Washington reorganized at Ebitt house in Washington. The group now seeks to grow a purely social organization to about 500 members from an estimated 150 existing, with officers including President A L Lawshe and directors such as H P De Hart and J Brucsa.
In a dark struggle, Dr. Leopold Weiss wrestled a razor from a burglar in the bedroom basement of his New York residence. He then attacked the intruder with the weapon, escaping to the basement after the fight. The burglar fled, leaving Weiss exhausted but unharmed.
The People's Concert association directors passed a resolution of sympathy on the death of Richard Boone McKee a board member. His work for Indianapolis musical life is praised.
General William Booth of the Salvation Army spent Friday night quietly in Columbus and was feeling much better Saturday morning. He and his staff left Columbus Saturday morning for Pittsburg.
Eureka Lodge No. 14 of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers will hold its annual ball Thursday evening at Tomllzacn hall, inviting members and guests to attend.
A blaze consumed the frame livery barn of Michael Cline at 420 and 491 E Wabash Street shortly after 1 am Saturday. Twenty one horses died. five survived after breaking halters, two of which belonged to Home Furniture Co. Loss estimated around 6000 dollars. fire damaged a neighboring dwelling. No insurance on the barn.
A social and business gathering for the church youth will be held Saturday evening at the First United Brethren Church located at Park Avenue and St Clair Street. Community members are invited to attend and take part in planned activities and discussions.
The Grace Pro Cathedral young ladies who staged the Old Maids Convention at St Pauls parish house are asked to repeat the entertainment in the Grace Pro Cathedral guild room on Monday evening.
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