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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1907
Page
1
Mrs. Carolyn Kakens 77 and her daughter Mrs. Helen Schiller 49 were severely burned when coal oil poured on a stove exploded. Kakens and Schiller, with Schiller’s 11 year old daughter, were treated at City hospital after neighbors and family helped suppress flames and rescue them from the home at 14068 Raymond Street.
A miscellany of city observations notes fall hints from cooler weather signs to street life. Reports of police activity include a Labor Day bond tally and a stray mention of a sheriff’s concern over speeding motorcycles. People and places named include Indiana officials, the Indiana Children’s Home society dedication, and local court anecdotes.
Mrs. Dora Bartholomew reports to police that her 19 year old daughter disappeared after a quarrel with her grandmother near Clermont. The missing young woman is described as tall, with dark hair and wearing a blue dress. Police request information from the public.
William Gibson of 6515 Temple Ave reports his 11 year old son Elmer left home at 7 am Thursday and has not been seen by relatives. The note mentions a local merchant sale and a furniture request at Peoples Outfitting Co on West Washington and Kentucky avenues, plus a Round Oak furnace ad and a swap offer from James P. Carroll.
Readers are invited to access ten words free for three days in The Sun columns. The offer suggests using ten words to obtain a girl for work, implying a promotional but unclear service.
The county council will not approve a 500000 appropriation for a courthouse wing this session and may convene a special meeting in three weeks to hear Mayor Bookwalter and the city council. There is division over leasing terms, with a bridge across Fall Creek also considered. The morning session focused on postage stamp funding for deeds, prompting sharp exchanges and remarks by County Recorder Harry Wallace.
Indiana has no candidate for national commander of the G A R to present at the Saratoga Springs encampment. Three contenders are listed Bur ton of Missouri Coney of Kansas and Burroughs of New Jersey. Rev F A Hearing of Gentryville is candidate for national chaplain and Indiana endorsed him at Fort Wayne. W H Armstrong of Indianapolis is named for the national council seat. Capt Charles W Wheat state color bearer carries Indiana banners and will travel with the headquarters train leaving Indianapolis at 2 45 Sunday afternoon.
Fair tonight and Friday with little temperature change. Sunrise 5 16 AM. sunset 6 11 PM. Moon phase noted. scattered unreadable characters follow.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Montgomery hosted a chicken supper Wednesday evening at their home 1022 Congress ave. Guests included Gen Merrill E Wilson Col Frank Shellhouse and Col A A Womack of the Uniform Bank K of P. The chickens were tender and meals described as excellent by guests.
A Boston woman claims to have devised a whipping machine for criminals and argues corporal punishment may be less brutal than imprisonment. Described as diffident and refined, she suggests appearances can be deceitful and that many criminals would dread the lash more than hanging.
A statement by the International Union of United Brewery Workmen argues against prohibition, warning it would ruin livelihoods for 1 million affected workers and push illegal trade. Local unions No. 77, 220, 228, 20 and 249 endorsed and will read the message at meetings.
George R. Benton proprietor of the Linden hotel was fined 1 dollar and costs in police court for violating the speed ordinance. Contractors Charles Pease and George B. George from Broadway and Park Avenue were also arraigned, with their cases continued to September 7. Edward J. Flanagan of Arcadia, the first man cited for using a searchlight on his car, said he had not heard of the ordinance and his case was continued to September 7.
Patrolman William Wilson, stabbed by William Kirby, remained seriously ill Sunday with fever at times. Police Surgeon Hodgin reported no improvement by Thursday.
Roy McKinney shot Lon Hoyt three times at Hoyt's doorway on 8S Senate Ave on Wednesday afternoon. Hoyt, wounded in the nose, mouth, shoulder, and back, is in precarious condition at City Hospital. McKinney fled toward Missouri and New York streets and has not been caught. this follows a prior attack when Hoyt was with McKinney's wife.
Chicago September 5 George S Birdsell a telegraph operator was arrested on a charge of maliciously tampering with Western Union wires at the Mayfair office on August 22 A warrant was issued by John Fitzpatrick Western Union superintendent Birdsell claims he acted under a supposed wire test and that a message signed by the wire chief ordered him to pull plugs. The offense carries a fine of 300 to 400 dollars or up to one year in jail.
County Treasurer Ensley’s delinquent tax collectors seized saloon fixtures from H. H. Slick at 129 Shelby street including a cigar case, cash register, chairs, and card table. Slick owed 39.33 in nine years of taxes and threatened to shoot. a piano from N. Jefferson also was taken, with the owner owing 49 in taxes and ten days to reclaim it. Tailor shop owner Thomas Fleming faced a 69 back-tax claim and refused payment.
Chicago report says Kermit Roosevelt son of the president deserted the Thirteenth Cavalry squadron at Joslyn Illinois during a long hike from Fort Leavenworth to Fort Sheridan. Officers know his whereabouts is unknown after the squadron moved from Elgin toward Fort Sheridan. Lieutenant Sheridan said they have not heard from him since he left Joslyn two weeks ago.
Theodore Roosevelt Jr., son of the president, registered at a Duluth hotel last night after disembarking from the Pittsburg Steamship company freighter Morse at Oyster Bay. He traveled from Oyster Bay aboard the Morse.
Edgar Sebold, driver for Standard Oil, was arraigned on selling unsealed cans and had the case continued to September 1. Inspector Isadore Wulfson led the arrest at Webster Sprankle’s home, with Sprankle family and Miss Emma Bain present. Sebold said he earned 18 to 20 dollars weekly and received a commission on returned cans.
Sept 5 report claims an attempt to assassinate Emperor Francis Joseph in Vienna failed as he directed Austrian forces from Kergenfurt while an aging pensioner with a walking stick approached to present a petition. Officials deny the attempt, saying the would be assassin was an Austro Hungarian laborer. Mr J E Eward opens jewelry store at 23 E Market St. Bites Native Harbe at 255 W Wash St.
Local laundry ad announces family washings with rough drying at 6 cents per pound. All flat pieces are ironed. For service, call or try the number provided: Phones 1671.
Dr Grant H Clay a dentist with fourteen years at New York Dental Company has moved to a new office at 10 cents North Delaware Street opposite Tomlinson Hall in Indianapolis. local listing notes the relocation and practice.
Albert Moore reports to police that a young colored woman robbed him of 42 dollars on Wednesday evening after asking questions about different buildings in Indianapolis. The suspect left with the cash.
The Sun invites readers to place brief ten word advertisements for vacant rooms to rent and will print concise notices.
An old newspaper blurb promotes Oyster Frank opening on Tuesday September 10 at 113 North Alabama Street. The ad also touts Red Man tobacco for women to calm irritable husbands, selling 3 ounces for 5 cents.
Powerful double flue heater warranted to heat three rooms and hold five hours. Price options include 35 dollars for the parlor queen base burner or 22.50 with payment terms of 2 dollars cash and 7 cents per week. Sold by People’s Outfitting Co. located at 133-15 W. Washington Bt. and 82-34-36 Kentucky Ave.
Mrs John J Phillips widow of a wealthy coal operator and clubman was arrested on a second degree murder affidavit by East Cleveland Chief Stamberger. She collapsed and could not attend the funeral as doctors delayed in being called. Onlookers noted a stranger outside the Phillips home and the court case centers on circumstantial evidence and statements by Deputy Coroner Houck and others. The adopted daughter Ethel Clarke testified, supporting Mrs Phillips claim of innocence.
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