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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1907
Page
2
Special to The Sun Hartford Conn Sept 6 The Society of the Founders and Patriots of America met in convention and adopted resolutions demanding a saner celebration of the Fourth of July.
In Chicago a 19 year old Miss Elizabeth Liesenfield and George Cook were killed after Cook, a married electrical worker, shot the girl in a candy store and then killed himself. Cook had hoped to marry her while his wife and child were away on vacation. The victim's mother said she had warned Cook against pursuing her.
Mrs. Lydia Smith of Grand Rapids announces the marriage of her daughter Irene Gale to James Wallace Barnes, Sept. 4, with home to be at 2350 Ashland Ave after Oct. 1. Many social notes follow: engagements announced, travels to Europe and Lake Maxinkuckee visits, returns from Chicago, and gatherings in Indianapolis. Bettys of Falls, Berkshires, and Midwest cities appear with multiple upcoming weddings and recitals.
Two women, Mrs. Jessie Till aged 72 and Mrs. Matilda Till aged 30, are not expected to survive after a fire sparked by a lamp upset during the birth of Baby Till, a 10 pound boy. The blaze began minutes after the infant was born, with the grandmother's clothing catching fire. Dr. Gill carried the mother and infant to safety as the home burned, leaving the Till residence a total loss.
A group of well known auto men visited Chief Robert Metzger Thursday afternoon to learn how bright a light the police will permit. The chief explained the ordinance targets dazzling lights mounted high enough to align with a horse’s head, while small front lights on autos are not restricted.
Mrs. Robert Gueseman 44 and her children Frank 2 and Gretta were struck by a northbound L. E. and W. train east of Hartford City while returning from prayer meeting. The family sang hymns as they approached the crossing, unaware of the danger. All three died.
In Brazil Indiana Edward Glasgo a prominent young man dies from three bullet wounds after a confrontation over a divorce settlement. His wife Mrs Glasgo is arrested on murder charges claiming he shot himself after she was attacked. Authorities note the revolver found near the carriage.
Following the funeral service for Mrs Francis D. Hord at her daughter Mrs 8 R Greer s home 1489 N Meridian St the body was taken to Columbus for burial on Thursday She is survived by five children.
Ernest D. Leffingwell and Capt. Einar Mikkelsen led the polar party from Chicago and Norway. The Duchess of Bedford sank after being abandoned. the crew and leader were reportedly safe days earlier, with the party continuing a dog sled journey over ice toward the north. The news arrived via Athabasca Landing and the steamer Midnight Sun reported fur shipments from the Arctic. Ronald Amundsen later confirmed the group’s safety.
Mattoon Illinois dispatch says after last Friday’s wreck that killed 17 and wounded about 40, the Mattoon City Railway and Central Illinois Traction, both Chicago owned, filed for a receiver. W T Avey was named receiver as debts exceeded assets. Mortgages total 480000 dollars on a 12 mile line from Mattoon to Charleston.
United Prensa reports New York September 6 almost every leading professional long distance swimmer has entered the championship event set for next Sunday from the Battery to Coney Island.
Clark Lane aged 4 formerly a wealthy manufacturer died in Elkhart Indiana of typhoid fever after giving away 100000 in benefactions to Hamilton Ohio and here He funded Hamilton library and an orphans home was a founder of Corliss Engine Works and leaves son J C Lane of Elkhart and daughter Maud S Jackson of Mount Healthy Ohio His court filings created large costs and he will be buried in Hamilton.
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