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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1907
Page
1
The conference at Athens featured Dr. W. L. Hand and Mrs. Maude Wilfley presenting on best teaching methods for junior and senior classes. Delegates from Walnut and 200 others gathered to view demonstrations, emphasizing pupil engagement, classroom discipline, and practical lessons for teachers nationwide.
Alfred Potts returns from England and talks gas. Officials report a sick horse and borrowing trouble for substitutes. A delinquent tax wagons loomed as a deputy treasurer endured a umbrella strike. Theater crowds grow, ice wagons wane, and a shift to summer revivals is hinted. Several city items mention roads, horses, and parks with a mix of names and places in Indianapolis.
In a busy Nov event the Rag newspaper notes strong sales at local shops with teens and families flocking to the street fair. Community leaders praise the renewed commerce and promise further weekend gatherings to sustain momentum.
Mayor Bookwalter and the Board of Public Safety insist all saloons hotels and cafes stay dry on Sundays. The Columbia University German and country clubs along with other member clubs may continue liquor sales to members, not the public, while saloons must close. Brewers confessed law violations prompted the broader enforcement.
City Sanitarian Eugene Buehler says all meat dealers must place product in glass cases or refrigerators. Those failing to comply by October 1 will be arrested. He vows the health department will pursue the case to the supreme court if needed and will not be deterred by dealers' insinuations. He stresses the ordinance is just and necessary for public health.
The Marion club announces a three night dedication starting Oct 2 with a members dance in the auditorium. Oct 3 features athletic night including pool and billiards, bowling, gymnastics, water polo, and indoor baseball. Oct 4 marks the dedication proper with Charles W. Fairbanks as chief speaker and vaudeville performances nightly.
William Bogen, a Cincinnati printer living at 420 East Locke Street and boarding at 420 East New York Street, had his foot crushed while attempting to board a Big Four freight train in the yards between Alabama and New Jersey streets on Thursday afternoon. He was taken to City Hospital.
Harry F. Smith admitted firing a 44 caliber revolver on Washington Street and was fined 19 dollars plus costs for shooting within city limits 10 dollars plus costs for carrying concealed weapons and 19 dollars plus costs for disorderly conduct. Red Man Tobacco presented in ad form with price three ounces five cents. Round Oak Far Wach swap appeal advertised by James P. Carroll corner Tenth and Broadway seeking money.
A Chicago gang pried open a saloon near Chief Suppy's office, smashed slot machines, tore up the telephone, and looted $15 from a cash register before lingering to eat, drink, and smoke cigars in an impromptu banquet. The raid occurred just across LaSalle Street from the chief's desk, ending with a boisterous departure.
Chicago dispatch outlines potential life terms for Walsh allied directors in the Chicago National and Home Savings bank wreck case. It notes deaths of Fred G. McNally and absence of C K G Billings, with indictments possible on 100 counts and a next grand jury to review prosecutions. Names listed include William Best, Fred M. Blount, John R. Walsh, Maurice Rosenfeld, and others.
The Railroad Commission delayed the express companies hearing to mid October awaiting reports from several states for comparison. The first day revealed widespread evasion of a law requiring free delivery in cities over 2,500, with delivery fees charged to the consignee. Some companies dodged questions from Judge W J Wood.
Dr. J. B. Rucker head of the state laboratory bacteriological unit reports about 60 water samples show the state water supply is fairly good. Twenty two samples were bad and 38 good or fair with several towns like Spiceland and Jeffersonville yielding poor readings while FrOann Columbus New Castle Danville and Anderson tested very good. Muncie Noblesville and Burnettsville samples were only fair.
In East Brooklyn the Black Hand holds a houseful of kidnapped children awaiting ransom according to 4 year old Nicolo Tomaso who was also kidnapped August 19. He was found sleeping on the steps of a public school in lower Manhattan early today.
Special to The Sun reports Jefferson Lewis may have been killed rather than dying by his own hand. His body was found in Medley Co. stable as police investigate a claim that a youth cut his throat.
Indianapolis police vow strict enforcement of the speed limit after a complaint from Assistant Superintendent Hoyt. Chief Metzger says motorists will be watched, ambush tactics may be used, and repeat offenders will face enhanced prosecutions to protect schoolchildren during arrival and dismissal times.
Chicago reports indicate the meat packers of Packingtown face possible indictment amid an ongoing federal probe into meat price hikes. Secret agents note guarded meetings by heads of the six largest houses before announced price increases, with possible violations of anti trust orders under Judge Grosscup. A new grand jury may hear findings, alongside possible railroad favoritism inquiries.
Ex union soldiers met at the G A R hall on Wednesday evening to organize an old soldiers basket picnic set for October 2 at the state fair grounds. The arranging committee reports were adopted and about fifteen thousand invitations will be mailed to veterans and their families in the district. A dress parade is planned for 4 PM.
The Marion county grand jury issued a partial report Thursday morning returning 14 indictments and dismissing 11 cases. Names of those dismissed include F. J. Adams Ira Monis Lester Toye Dennis Beach Clarence Kelso John Baker Fred E. Burkhardt Charles Hill Earl Frances and James Allen. Investigations continue into George Pence alleged to have sold a labor license in Washington township. A number of witnesses have been heard.
In New York on September 19 Henry Fishner fatally wounds Johanna Hoffmann, aged 22, after she refuses marriage. He then shoots himself in the head, ending his life following his stated threat to cause fatal harm.
At Brighton Beach on Sunday the Original Reserves face Atkins instead of Anson of Chicago. The curtain raiser pits the White Sox against the Gold Medals. Hoosier star Summers will pitch for the Reserves.
A. Baker custodian of the state house announces that concrete driveway specifications from the state house to Ohtost on the north side are at his office. Bids will be opened at noon Saturday.
Harry S. New was appointed administrator of the estate of his father, John C. New, by Judge Merle N. A. Walker of probate court on Thursday. John C. New died June 4, 1906.
A bay mare hitched to a light delivery wagon resembling one used by a laundry was found in Franklin Indiana Thursday morning by the town marshal. The driver claimed he was from Indianapolis and gave no name. The horse was exhausted after a hard pull and the wagon attempted to be sold for about half its value. Police believe the outfit was stolen and seek the owner.
Partly cloudy and warm tonight with a cool Friday day ahead. Sunrise at 5 30. sunset at 5 47. Forecast notes include a brief time cue and stray garbled text likely OCR noise. No strong entities beyond general weather terms.
Dr Grant H Clay a dentist formerly with the New York Dental company for fourteen years announces his Indianapolis office at 106 North Delaware street opposite Tomlinson hall. He invites patients to visit and obtain dental care from a veteran practitioner in the city.
Special to The Sus. Gebhart Sharkey was killed by lightning while sleeping by an open window in Hammone Indiana. A bed companion was unharmed and unaware of the death until later.
A Texas trust agent faces questions from federal authorities as Kellogg may receive trust-related papers. An Oil Combine executive appears under cross-examination by a U.S. attorney, with government counsel pressing for precise disclosures.
New York report shows Standard Oil still operates in Texas via Corsicana Oil Co owned by Standard officials. Testimony notes eight years of dividend payments on trust certificates after a 1892 dissolution order. Rockefeller held over a quarter of stock in the 1895 reorganization, about 256 million dollars. Prosecution argues old trust liquidation and formation of the present company were a legal cloak to evade law.
New York reports that the Corsicana Oil Company, now Texas based, is controlled by Standard Oil and held to evade Texas ouster of Waters-Pierce. Kellogg questions Wesley Tilford on Payne and Fulger ownership, suggesting the Corsicana firm served to funnel output to Waters-Pierce. He seeks a copy of the original 1882 trust as context for the anti trust case.
Judge Hanna denied the petition by members of Local No. 40 of the Bridge and Structural Iron Workers union against national officers and other members. The suit, filed by delegates claiming to represent the union at a convention in Indianapolis, sought to exclude rival delegates and deny their convention rights. Plaintiffs are Timothy McCarthy John W W Johnson Edward Jackson and Patrick Flynn. Defendants are Frank M. Ryan Joseph J McNamara Jeremiah McCarthy Harry Ferguson Robert B Davidson and Frank Webb.
Classified snippets show a laundry service with per pound pricing and ironing, a tavern advert, a Queen Base Burse priced at 33.50, a double flue heater offer at 2.00 cash or weekly payments, and multiple storefronts listed including 138-13 W Washington St and 92-34-36 Kentucky Ave with various goods and planes advertised. The mix highlights small business promotions and household goods in a bustling urban ad page.
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