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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1907
Page
3
An eminent authority on kidney diseases promotes a home made mix said to relieve kidney trouble before Bright's disease. The recipe uses Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla with dosing after meals and at night, endorsed by a local druggist as harmless and easily mixed. The advertisement claims it cleanses the blood and uric acid to cure rheumatism and other disorders.
In Griffin Indiana fire laid waste to the old Harris and Barrett general store and neighboring structures including Wfar Rise and Barrett Miller's store McReynolds' restaurant Fisher & Co's restaurant two saloons and the post office. Loss estimated at $75,000.
In South Bend Indiana on October 2 the Sunday closing law was enforced for the first time in four years with no saloons or playhouses open.
The Local Council of Jewish Women hosts a president's day gathering in the Temple vestry with leader Samuel J. Levinson and a reading by Miss Miriam Swartz. The Indianapolis Council publishes its first yearbook and monthly meetings welcome visitors. Officers include President Emma Buckhouse and several secretaries, with 83 members.
Mr and Mrs H C Grayhill are sued for invitations for a party Monday evening for their guest Miss Mary Armstrong of Lexington Ky also for Miss Blair and Atkins and Lewis Blair of Cincinnati who have been guests of Mrs John Smith.
The Grand Council of Alpha Chi Omega will meet in Indianapolis on the last day of October and the first two days of November. Local members have arranged several entertainments including a Thursday company by Mrs. Horace Thomson and a Friday luncheon by Mrs. S. Buick. An automobile party is planned for Friday by Mrs. Sidney Elston, with a Saturday reception at Mrs. J. Richard Francis’s home at 1222 Park Ave, inviting fraternity women of Indianapolis.
Miss Henrietta Morrison and Vance Noel Jr. were married Saturday at 2 36 oclock in the afternoon at St Pauls church. Ceremony conducted by Rev. Lewis Brown. The couple left for a wedding trip in the west shortly after the service.
The Musikverein will not hold dances and concerts on the same evenings this season. Dancing parties close at midnight with first event planned for November 6, a Wednesday. Committee members include Frederick Bachmann Carl Prinzier L D Starr Thomas Healis and Hott Hooton. Rehearsals for the first concert are underway. MISS KAISER TO WED. The marriage of Misa Gertrude Kaiser to Edwin L Steinmetz is set for Wednesday at the bride’s home. MISS ARMSTRONG'S WEDDING follows as a major society event of the week at Mrs Linna Parios Armstrong’s home in North New Jersey Street.
Mr and Mrs John F Messick announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret to William Meridith Kendrick. The couple plans to marry in November.
Mr and Mrs George W Dietz announce the engagement of their daughter Lydia June Dietz to Albert J Fritsch The couple connected through the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific circle and plan a future marriage reflecting family ties and social ties of the era.
Mrs Barbara Rumstick sprang from bed and leaped through a high window to the street where she lay unconscious after a burglar looted the room. The thief then aimed his gun at her husband and fled. she suffered a broken wrist and severe bruising.
Justus Jaiger of a St Louis evening paper was held up at Greenwood, Missouri, and robbed of $2.50. In a grim twist he quipped about his two gold teeth, which led one assailant to smash them with a revolver butt, taking the teeth along.
A heated political contest unfolds in Cleveland with Tom L. Johnson challenging Congressman Burton next Tuesday. Both Red Fire and Democratic and Republican factions claim victory and momentum in the tight race.
In Cleveland the mayoral race pits Tom L. Johnson, a national Democratic figure, against Theodore E. Burton as a proxy in a wider fight over public utilities. Johnson champions a three‑cent fare, battling a entrenched traction monopoly through holding companies and new franchises amid court battles and political battles for control of city government.
In Cleveland a heated mayoral race pits incumbent Tom J. Johnson against Republican nominee Theodore E. Burton. Traction interests finance a wide campaign, with advertising, subsidies, and tents around the city. Registration soars to 93,000. outcomes split by ward leanings, Johnson confident his reform record and fare fights will prevail.
Madrid reports a possible 4000 Spaniards held as slaves on San Juan Del Monte island in the Philippines. Bulg_h-era claims captives were taken during clashes with Spanish expeditions or are shipwreck survivors. Government fuses doubt but considers investigation.
Special to The Sun from Chicago reports that ex President J. Small of the telegraphers labels the Milwaukee special convention illegal and calls Beattie a childish choice since Beattie already held the post under Small's suspension. Chicago sources expect a New York conference between Postal and Western Union officers to lead to a definite end to the strike.
United Press report from East Liverpool Ohio states a wife used a revolver, rifle and shotgun in a bid to shoot Benjamin Brady early today. Brady survived, the wife is jailed on charges of discharging firearms within city limits. She claims Brady was out buggy riding with another woman.
London reports a hotel owner plans a one year trial offering no fixed prices. Guests are charged by judgment conscience and equity after visiting the office before departure. The boniface advertises a first order house with modern comforts central heating and exquisite French cooking.
A coroner's jury held painter Charles McElvain responsible for the death of Mrs. Edward Motzahn in Ravenwood on Saturday night after an exchange of bullets with her husband Dr. Charles Motzahn who was twice wounded. Dr Motzahn returned home to find his wife missing and later saw her with McElvain before the fatal exchange.
Delegate Andrews of New Mexico says he will introduce a statehood bill when Congress convenes. He cites a 460,000 population and predicts passage in the coming session, stating New Mexico is ready for admission and will send two Republican senators once admitted.
Fifteen thousand iron beds housed by the Metallic Bedstead company were consumed by a blaze at the Rome storage building on October 2. The fire caused an estimated loss of 70000 dollars. Strong entities include Metallic Bedstead and Rome.
News from Tangier reports hourly expectation of a battle between an imperialist force sent from Mogador and Mulai Hafid’s army. The clash would mark a pivotal confrontation in the Moroccan conflict amid tense regional power moves.
Judge Peter S Grosscup of the United States court of appeals told Indianapolis friends he has been chosen by President Roosevelt to name a commission on federal supervision of private corporate stocks and bonds. Addison Harris of Indianapolis may be named Indian member if the plan proceeds. The Chicago meeting of the National Civic Federation urged such supervision.
The Third Christian church held an encampment with pastor Harry G. Hill as colonel. About 170 members attended, joining since Oct 6 when 90 charter members joined. Speakers included Herbert Monninger of Cincinnati. Officers named: Colonel Harry G. Hill, lieutenant colonel T. B. Laycock, major Frank Floyd, adjutant J. E. Martin, quartermaster Walter Howe, Chaplain Rev. C. W. Harvey.
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