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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1907

Page

2

Miss Gabbie and William Engelage marry at home

Miss Laura Rosa Gabbie and William Engelage wed Thursday evening at the Gabbie home. Rev Saul officiated. Bridesmaid Miss Mary Stecken and best man Henry Hahn attended. A supper followed at 2104 South East Street. At home announcement planned after October 1. Maennerchor Woman's society to hold picnic at German park for children.

Gabbie Laura Rosa Gabbie William Engelage Rheinold Gabbie Saul German Evangelical Church Mary Stecken Henry Hahn S. East St Maennerchor Woman's Society German Park Hne Maennerchor

Western Union Wins Strikers as Indianapolis Walkout Shifts

Word of fresh breaks in the Commercial Telegraphers' union strike in Indianapolis emerges as Western Union reportedly wins over key operators. Homer Goetz and T. L. Gard returned to work at old pay, with Goetz allegedly receiving $50 monthly at walkout. Strike benefits continue, funds grow, and Western Union plans to reopen branches as staff sufficiency returns.

Commercial Telegraphers’ Union Indianapolis Western Union Telegraph Company Homer Goetz Western Union Goetz Corporations T. L. Gard FP. L. Mounce The

Free Love Pastor and Woman Spark Utica Controversy

Rev. William P. Simms and Mrs. Burlingame Dorn publicly embrace freedom of love and prenatal marriages at a Utica ministers meeting. The couple, whose bond is described as a “soul's bride,” have drawn sharp clerical rebuke and intensified attention as the accord strains traditional marriage norms. Mrs. Dorn, a King’s Daughters officer, has two married daughters and a deceased husband. The Utica clergy report secrecy and sermons attacking the arrangement.

New York William P. Simms New York City Burlingame Dudley Dorn Utica Ferdinand Pinney Earle Julia Kuttner Simms Earle

Adscript Club Meets at Commercial Club Monday Night

The Adscript club will gather at the commercial club on Monday night September 16 at 8 o'clock. The program includes a talk on the Cincinnati convention of ad writers and a report on the Associated Advertising Clubs of America. William A. Hungerford and John F. Speer will speak on club benefits and plans for monthly winter meetings.

Coterie Club Brennéeke's Adscript Club Commercial Club Cincinnati Convention of Ad-Writers William A. Hungerford John F. Speer Julian Wetzel

Infantry and Artillery Twenty first Indiana Reunion

The annual Twenty first Indiana infantry and First Indiana heavy artillery reunion met at the court house on Friday. The unit, once infantry, later became heavy artillery. as infantry it suffered heavy losses, but after conversion only one man was killed despite several engagements. A. D. Crull of Indianapolis was elected president, James Henry of Gosport vice president, T. W. Clark of Marshall, Illinois secretary, and E. B. McVey of Danville chaplain.

Railroad School of Telegraphy Opens at Bedford

Special to The Sun reports the Pennsylvania railroad company opens a new telegraphy school at Bedford next Monday. J. B. Fisher will direct operations with a six to eight month course. Graduates receive direct line promotions and the cost to students is nominal at two dollars monthly. The program seeks healthy 17 to 25 year olds with good English, math, and geography.

Sun Actsburg Pennsylvania Railroad Company Bedford Pennsylvania J. B. Fisher Philadelphia

Friends Hear Judge Harvey at Long Running Quaker Assembly

At the fiftieth annual western yearly meeting of Friends in Plainfield Indiana officers were elected and reports heard including Bible institutions evangelization and Hars ham college. Judge L M Harvey of Indianapolis gave a strong address on the Bertha Ballard Home for Girls noting $8 000 spent last year and capacity crowds.

Plainfield Ind Western Yearly Meeting of Friends Committee On Bible Institutions Evangelization Harsham College Christian Endeavor London T. C. Brown Lydia Taylor West Union James Bart Indianapolis Fred Hadley Thorntown Mr. Howard Friends Church Kokomo W. G. Griffiths Chicago Judge Harvey Bertha Ballard L. M. Harvey Roberts Park Church

Joking Remark Leads to Fatal Choking Incident

In Chicago on September 14, Thomas Ramsay died after a piece of beefsteak lodged in his windpipe while he laughed at a hostess remark about visiting friends. Ramsay entered Mr. and Mrs. John Richards' home for dinner and laughed at a reply, causing him to choke and die.

Thomas Ramsay Ramsay John Richards

Appointments to Police Boards and Tax Conference Delegates

Gov. Hanly appoints J. A. Van Osdel to the Anderson police board replacing George Milly Samuel L. Trusty takes the New Albany post succeeding George F. Newbanks B K Shera fills the Richmond vacancy created by Jesse S Reeves resignation Fred Sims Charles R Williams William A Raches and Horace Hanna named delegates to the National Conference of State and Local Taxation in Columbus Ohio on November 12.

Gov. Hanly J. A. van Osdel Anderson George Milly Samuel L. Trusty George F. Newbanks New Albany B. K. Shera Richmond Jesse 5. Reeves Fred Sims Charles R. Willams William A. Raches Horace Hanna Columbus

Fall Socials Highlight Weekend Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Augustus Bruner host an informal reception for Mr and Mrs Eugene Vestal of Los Angeles with guest Miss Katherine Law of Marietta Ga. Mrs C C Clark plans a second party for Miss Law while porch party hosts Misses Helen and Mary Holton entertain 18 at 217 N New Jersey St for guests Ashby Hall and Irwin from Ladoga Crawfordsville Sternes Ky. Emily McCullough visits Ruth Misner. Misner announces engagement to Elmer Lewis of Chicago for October 2.

Augustus Bruner N. New Jersey St Eugene G. Vestal Los Angeles Cal Katherine Law Marietta Seymour Avery C. C. Clark Albert Sterne Ernest Sellars Jane Margaret Claude Kyle Miss Law Helen Mary Holton New Jersey St Ashby Ladoga Hall Crawfordsville Irwin Sternes Emily McCullough Ruth Misner Anderson

Murder at Tsar’s Court Prince Chavadse Slain

United Press reports Prince Chavadse of the Council of the Empire was assassinated in the Bushety district near Tsarist Russia. The princess was wounded in the attack. The prince, a close czar confidant, was slain by terrorists who had pursued him for some time. If captured, the attackers face execution.

Tiflis Russia Chavadse Council of the Empire Bushety

Vincennes bridge death identified as Isaac W Wheat

The body recovered near Madison Indiana is identified as Isaac W Wheat of Vincennes who had been missing from his home for about two months. The case is recorded as death by own action.

Madison Ind Vincennes Ind.) Bridge Isaac W. Wheat Here

Indignant at Pressman Adoption Offer Sparks Outcry

Lucas Campbell a Hammond Indiana pressman earning 100 dollars a month offered his unborn child for adoption via ad in a local paper. Mothers rushed to Campbell residence to adopt but were told to wait ten days. Campbell later revealed the baby was not born and threats mounted, prompting the couple to move to another home.

United Press Hammond Ind Lucas Campbell Pressman Campbell Hohman St

Rivalry ends in fatal shooting in Evansville

In Evansville on September 14 Thomas J. Parry 39 admitted killing Gus Mechler 21 after a dispute over a girl. Parry is under arrest and has confessed to the murder.

the Sun Evansville Ind Thomas J. Parry Gus Mechler Parry

Evansville native ends life in Lead with carbolic acid

Edward C. Pascoe, formerly of Evansville, Ind, reportedly ended his life with carbolic acid at Lead, South Dakota. The motive given was ill health.

Evansville Ind Edward c. Pascoe Tll

Fourteen Doctors Indicted in Bremer County Case

In Dubuque Iowa on September 14 the Bremer county grand jury indicted fourteen physicians for violating state and anti trust laws after the Medical society raised fees earlier.

The Sun Dubuque Bremer County

Cadets in Manly Beauty Contest at Waterbury Church

Waterbury Conn September 14 Cadets of Company C fostered by St. Pauls Episcopal church compete in a manly beauty contest. Church votes each week in the Tattler to honor the cadets most admired for masculine looks. Contestants include Arthur Daniels John Brown Sage Hovagh Harry Edwards and Frank Squires front row right of the company line.

Waterbury, Conn Mars Venus St. Paul's Episcopal Church M. O. Lepley Arthur Daniels John Brown Sage Hovagh Harry Edwards Frank Squires

Hamburger Dispenser Severely Cuts Hand at Fair

Charles Stephens of Indianapolis, one of the hamburger vendors at the fair grounds, cut his hand badly while slicing meat on Saturday. A gash several inches long bled heavily before Drs. Victor Johnson and Gear from the U.S. army hospital tent could reach him.

Fair Grounds Victor, Johnson and Gear United States Army Hospital

Prince August of Coburg Dies in Carlsbad

Prince August of Coburg died in Carlsbad on September 14, authorities reported. The royal figure, formerly of Coburg, passed away this day while visiting the spa town.

United Press Carlsbad Prince August Coburg

Public Works Board Plans Seventeenth Street Improvement

City of Indianapolis notices a public works project under Improvement Resolution No. 5300 to grade and pave Seventeenth Street from Talbott Avenue east to the first alley east of Talbott. Creosoted wood blocks on six inch concrete, 20 foot width, with water gas and sewer service extensions to curb interior.

Department OF Public Works Majestic Bldg Indianapolis Ind Board of Public Works City of Indiana Seventeenth Street Talbott Avenue Central Avenue Delaware Alabama New Jersey Barnes Avenue Thirty-Second Street Thirt-Sixth Street Thirty-third Thirty-fourth Thirty-fifth Streets Charles Street Downey Street Arizona Street Eurth Eleventh Street Tacoma Avenue Keystone Avenue Neenardance Joseph T. Biliott Preston Trusler Fred J. Mack Board Majestic Dye Street Thirty-First Street Joseph T. Elliott Preston C. Trusler Department OF Public Work Majestic Bldz Board O Public Works Michigan Street Arsenal Avenue Oriental Street Maryland Street West Street Blagheord Houston Street Nineteenth Street Twentieth Street Adams Street Twenty-Fifth Street Thirtieth Street Stillwell Street Tenth Street Meridian Street Twenty-Second Street Twenty-Third Street

Corydon Necter Is Beer Testimony In Grand Jury

State Food Inspector H E Barnard and Inspector A W Bruner testified before a Corydon grand jury about liquor samples from a Shaffer run blind tiger. Shaffer’s restaurant was raided, 100 bottles seized labeled Lithia Malt or unlabeled. Lab analysis found 2 percent alcohol and liquor showing qualities of beer and intoxicating content.

H. E. Barnard A. W. Bruner Corydon Charles Shaffer Shaffer

Locomotive Kills Yard Clerk in Princeton Night

Alva Green, 30, a night yard clerk at the Southern shops in Princeton, was run over by a switch engine and killed last night during his first shift at the plant.

Princeton Ind Alva Green Southern Tastantip

Vincennes University Bonds Disputed After Governor Veto

Gov Hanly refused to sign bonds paying a claimed $120 548 allowance to Vincennes University for lands taken from the original grant. The veto was overridden, and a test of the law is anticipated as university trustees plan to push the issue.

Hanly

Murphy and McGarry Fight For 3200 Purse Tonight

United Press reports preparations in Bridgeport for a six round bout between Tom Murphy and Amby McGarry at the local club. A $2,000 purse was announced for the Sept. 3 match, with negotiations suggesting the bout may occur today.

United Press Bridgeport

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Opal K. Garland Frederick A. Garland E. Washingtonst. Presbyterian Church Fred T. Loftin Katherine Brown America Sarah Rutledge E. J. Helm C. A. Rutledge Brightst Bright-st Mrs. Brown Thomas Tighe N. Pennsylvania St Eutire H. O. Brown Boston J. E. Hampton Central Ave Jones Rafert Pi Beta Phi Katherine Stevenson College-ave Daisy McIntire Ira McIntire Beulah Bristow Missus Inez Gladys Parsons Clyde Parsons Miss McIntire Granville Allen Broadway Albert Matthews Grace Logansport Mrs. Lottie Jackson Louis Lathrop Europe Gertrude Crossland Florence Lockhart Paris Anna Minnich Nashville, Tenn Belmont College Louis W. Hagedon Mr. Hagedon Schellschmidt E. Ohrist Martha Landers J. B. McCord Alexander Rayhill Washington J. C. Scott Columbus, Ind Jennie Reeves Naomi Shelbyville Nading J. W. Bird W. H. Davis F. E. Bay B. F. Moore Warriet Bennett Bernard Waldemeier Washington, D. C J. J. Valdemeier Gladys Morey Petoskey George Rowe Wequetonsing, Mich Charity Dye Elizabeth Nicholson Thomas Alford Schwab Dayton B. T. Baker LaPorte Mrs. J. C. Bacon Muncie Armor Plate American National Bank Say Associated Advertising Clubs of America Infantry and Artillery First Indiana Infantry First Indiana Heavy Artillery Railroad School OF Telegraphy Pennsylvania Company Ballard John Henry Douglass Pasadena Douglass Friends’ Movement Charles Tibbett Whittier College Whittier Aaron Bray Boise Idaho Nathan Esther Frame Jacob Baker Adrian Mich Friends’ Church Hy United Press Babe Crown Chemical Co South Dela Ware Street Garfield Park Manly Episcopal Church At Waterbury the Tattler Charles Stephens Wellville Vincennes ' University
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