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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1907
Page
3
A 1907 newspaper tally chronicles hundreds injured and at least 114 killed in U S automobile crashes since January 1 1907. The piece, framing cars as a red peril, cites racing crashes streetcar collisions and train wrecks with a long list of named victims across multiple states.
Daniel Monninger, father of Albert Monninger who faced six months in the workhouse and a $1,000 fine, appeared at the courthouse Friday and paid the total costs of $1,030. The boy has served his six months and will be released.
Vermont sportsmen face a bountiful season with thick grouse snipe and squirrels in the Green Mountains. A daily duck limit of 20 applies six days a week. nonresidents face a $5 hunting tax and possible $10 deer tax. State Fish and Game Commissioner Thomas leads enforcement to curb poaching as farmers increasingly support lawful hunting.
Former Gov. Durbin chats with smile and sunshine as Warren Bigler tours the statehouse in the capital city. Visitors note elevator fare is free, money spent on the trip, and the flag from the battleship Indiana hanging beneath the dome while veterans return from Saratoga Springs.
City of Indianapolis Board of Public Works announces approval of assessment rolls for Thirty First Street and Fifteenth Street improvements including grading paving brick gutters gutters and sidewalks. A hearing date September 18 1907 is set for remonstrances and assessment questions. John Elliott president trustees Mack Trusler.
Spray Hiatt filed a civil suit in Justice of the Peace Hutchinson's court seeking 65 dollars in damages from Mrs. Frederick Beach of 3050 Central Ave. He claims the wallpaper she selected for a house he was building and preparing to rent caused tenants to move out and forced a rent reduction.
A testimonial from Mrs W Ga Macon Georgia touts Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills as effective for neuralgia and other pains. She notes the medicine soothes nerves, is harmless when taken as directed, and leaves no bad after effects. The endorsement mentions reliance on a local druggist for opinions.
The Shortridge High School senate met Friday afternoon for its first session of the season. Officers listed include Scott Brewer as president and William Henderson as vice president with Jennette Sternberger as secretary.
Lawrence Crenshaw, son of a noted politician, won 30,000 dollars in a Memphis street railway accident case for the loss of his left arm. Judge Young then set aside the verdict and halved the award to 15,000 dollars.
Washington report says W N St Clair and B S Spencer, both of Indianapolis, have been appointed meat inspectors in the bureau of animal industry.
Mrs Angeline Kirk aged 60 collapsed and died of heart disease as she neared the Baptist church in Columbus Indiana where a prayer service was underway. The incident occurred September 14 and was witnessed by attendees exiting the service.
Sheriff Joseph F. Lay of Marion County Indiana announces a public sale on September 7 1907 at the Marion County Court House to liquidate rents and profits from parcels 38 39 36 37 68 69 in Dr Martin New York Addition and 170 in Dr Martin Second New York Addition Indianapolis. If rents fail to satisfy the decree the fee simple of the real estate will be offered.
Mrs Winston Churchill earns a reputation as an admirable hostess with many notables visiting in Cornish New Hampshire Ambassador and Mrs Bryce were guests this past week Judge Adams of St Louis and ex Secretary Hitchcock also called on the couple Mrs Churchill and her husband both claim St Louis as their native home.
Kansas clubwomen seek a state traveling library and a traveling art gallery along with free kindergartens in public schools. They have bills before the legislature and their organized lobbying suggests sufficient male support to pass them.
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