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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1907
Page
2
Paris reports an international commission to assess damages against Morocco for Casablanca and other towns will be urged by France. Moroccan officials say Moors appear sincere in peace proposals to Gen. Drude and expect these overtures to lead to a settlement of troubles.
Belfast reports a potential challenge to the America's Cup from the Earl of Caledon. He aims to outpace Sir Thomas Lipton, travels with Commodore Crawford of the Royal Ulster Club, and may announce plans on returning to London.
Chicago September 9 officials of the telegraphers union branded as false a morning report that 5990 operators employed by brokers newspapers and on leased wires will be called out. The union said in no event will it break any contracts it has made.
An ad promotes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a safe nonaddictive headache remedy with no opium or similar drugs. It claims immediate relief and urges readers to ask their druggist, with testimonials from J I Bush of Waterview New York. The Miles Medical Co advertises wholesale and retailer sales.
Lebanon Indiana September 9 Judge Samuel R Artman a leading figure in the anti liquor movement says brewers vow to reform the saloon is a mere subterfuge He argues beer remains intoxicating and public sentiment will drive drastic anti liquor laws The saloon question according to him will be decided by the people not courts and he plans to use lecture funds to promote the view that the saloon is an outlaw
Mrs. Edward Pohlman hosted a card party at Maennerchor hall for about 50 guests in honor of the Milwaukee Misses Schultes. Hostesses included Mrs. A. P. Miller, Mrs. Charles H. Cook, and Miss Rose Quigley with Mrs. E. M. Cook entertaining later at a dinner. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Purviance of Denver. A theater party at English’s was planned for Tuesday with eight guests and a dinner at the Claypool afterward.
Buffalo dispatch reports railroad financier E. H Harriman denying a looming market panic and rejecting Morgan’s sole sway on prices. He calls the market self sustaining and jokes about Wall Street chatter, while noting his focus on other pursuits and distancing from Alton immunity talks.
The Erie railroad introduced an all steel passenger coach at the Jersey City terminal. The car weighs about 100,000 pounds, is 52 feet long, car body and floor are steel, with a noncombustible floor covering, Pintsch lighting, and Westinghouse brakes. It claims near immunity to heat and fire with limited wood, but weight is a drawback. The maker hopes lighter steel designs will follow and reduce costs as mass production begins.
The Maennerchor Ladies society meets Friday at 2 30 to play cards. Hostess Mrs Henry Keppman is assisted by Mrs M Spaley Mrs M J Mannix Mrs Albert Mannfeld Mrs William Geiger Mrs A Hovey Mrs Henry Langsenkamp and Miss Ella Lindemann. Miss Bookwalter to Wed engagement announced for Hazel Jane Bookwalter and Clarence Albert Budd of Columbus Ohio with wedding planned in November.
Mrs. Albert Dallar announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Bessie Dallar to Dr. Isaac White of Clinton Indiana. The couple plans a wedding in October.
J C Austin, a farmer near the Rockville road, watched a gravel wagon stop in front of his place as five young men rode it. Three jumped out, seized two chickens, while officers halted the crowd near Kentucky and Belmont. The wagon crew named Alex Cooper Charles Irwin Fred Clark Albert Harris and Frank Pierce were arrested after a miles long pursuit.
Special to The Sun reports Antonio Spadazini, a miner near Brunda, slain in a jealousy motivated murder. His body was found yesterday about two miles from Monongahela City. Joseph Zelis is held, suspected of knowing something about the case.
Miss Mary Alpha Hull of Irvington becomes engaged to Edward Kennedy Clark Jr. of Marion Ohio. The couple plans a late autumn wedding.
Miss Rose Mary Koehnle and Alexander Donar Mitchell announce their marriage slated for the evening of Wednesday September 11. After October 1 they will reside at 2445 Asaland Ave. Miss Koehnle is sister of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Matheson.
Treasury sleuths search New York for evidence to arrest the socialite suspected of organizing a smuggling plot worth hundreds of thousands of dollars in Paris gowns millinery and lace. Twenty young women were seized but not charged as investigators build a case against the principal figures.
In Muncie Indiana four youths allegedly tried to raid John Gilbert’s saloon. Carl Hewitt, 25, was mortally wounded with a bullet in the neck and taken to City hospital. Bartender Richard Taylor says Hewitt Moore Cook and Wden entered, attacked him with stones, and furniture was damaged before gunfire erupted. Taylor fled to the station, filed a report, and went to jail with the three companions.
During an electrical storm yesterday afternoon lightning struck the barn on the Spencer county farm owned jointly by United States Senator James Hemenway and Speaker Joseph G. Cannon. The barn was destroyed with the logs valued at 3 000 dollars.
Topeka September 9 Republican editors in Kansas show Taft and Hughes tied at the top in a state wide poll of preferred presidential candidates.
Special to The Sun reports editor Sniff of Missouri Valley Iowa found guilty of manslaughter for killing Mort Brundige who had threatened him over editorial criticism. Free want columns offer ten words for three days including housework ads.
In the Las Prinzas mine, Mexico, a firedamp explosion trapped about 200 workers. Fire followed the blast and hindered rescue efforts as officials fear 27 dead and at least 130 injured. Rescued miners face slim chances of recovery.
Mrs Samuel Lawrence of Boonville Ind walked to an Evansville hospital operating table and endured a painful procedure without anaesthetic. Physicians judge it one of the area’s most remarkable operations, saying anaesthetic could have killed her due to her weakened condition.
In Little Rock Arkansas on September 9 the Rev John Grant a Methodist pastor killed the Rev Martin Green a Baptist minister during a quarrel over a pig The incident highlights tense racial and religious tensions in the area and is under investigation by local authorities.
Honolulu, Sept 9 Intimation that President Roosevelt could be persuaded to run again was offered by his son in law Congress man Nicholas Longworth before sailing to San Francisco. Longworth said Roosevelt will not seek renomination unless the country demands it and the decision is firm unless a broader call changes it.
Berlin reports the annual maneuvers began near Hanover with showers delaying some actions. Kaiser William II observes as umpire from a portable headquarters. his five sons serve in regiments and face special inspection. The maneuvers are notorious for prompting retirements of officers who blunder in his presence.
Chauncey Morlan of Elwood weighing 570 pounds travels to Indianapolis to attend the funeral of his brother James Morlan aged 41 at 616 N Senate Ave who died on Saturday.
The Haag drug stores battle the cigar trust by slashing prices on 5 and 10 cent cigars. Brands like Cremo Anna Held Lillian Rus sell and General Arthur William Penn La Azora drop to three for ten cents, six cents each by the box at locations on North Pennsylvania Street South Illinois Street and Massachusetts Avenue near Columbia.
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