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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1907
Page
2
Chicago detectives, numbering twenty five, search for perpetrators of the ninth dynamiting in a gambling war. A blast shattered the Morrison building on Clark Street wounding a printer, while no fatalities occurred. The gang, believed to be professionals hired by gambling interests, has terrorized the city for two months.
Four hundred Mystic Shriners left for Chicago Friday morning by a special Monon train. Over 1,000 members from across the country will attend the order's celebrations. A major feature will be the street parade Friday afternoon.
The article extols Indian Corn as the staple of a hardy race, praising its transformation into a superior food through two centuries of cultivation. It highlights methods of cooking, the nutritious kernel stage with vegetable milk, and cautions on storage to preserve crisp flavor, noting Kjeh e Manna from Postum Co Battle Creek.
Atlantic City reports A Barton Hepburn outlines a currency reform plan for national banks to issue credit notes tied to bond securities with a 5 percent guarantee fund. He argues the plan would ease money market strain, preserve government bond values, and require prudent administration amid global capital pressures.
The author argues for a government controlled central bank of issue modeled on England Germany and France. A central bank would hold note issuing power and rate setting to serve all interests while maintaining elasticity and credit. Public sentiment may shift toward centralization but the note issuing privilege should reside with a state bank guided by a government board.
St Louis Sept 27 George Creel, ex-Kansas City journalist, says Gov Folk was welcomed warmly on his eastern and southern tour. In Nashville the presidential speculation grew loud as Folk could not suppress the boom and dismissed it as southern hospitality while smiling at inquiries.
The Missouri Pacific railroad along with Western Coal and Mining Rich Hill Coal and Wiansas Missouri Elevator companies filed in the Missouri supreme court an answer to Attorney General Hadleys ouster motion. They admit majority stock ownership in other firms via a trustee but argue the arrangement complies with state law and constitution to serve the public as a common carrier.
The Philomathean club marked President's Day Friday afternoon at Mrs. Farrabee's Holl N. Pennsylvania St home with autumnal decor. Lois Haford lectured on King Richard II, Laura Warrolli sang, Jemma Ludlum played piano, followed by social hour and light luncheon. The event was organized by an executive committee. Waldbeiser Gruver wedding announced, with Ethel Gruver and Albert Waldbeiser among attendees. both formerly of Terre Haute.
Mialion papers report the engagement of Arthur Clennin of Indianapolis to Miss Clara Hisseik near Marion with a October wedding planned. Also, Miss Julia Hurlbut daughter of Dr and Mrs Thurdbut will wed Robert Dennis this Sunday.
A Kirksville man recounts severe astralgia and weight loss, then relief after switching to Grape-Nuts. He claims improved sleep, restored strength, and weight gain from 129 to 165 pounds, with no recurrence of symptoms. The ad promotes Grape-Nuts as scientifically made and easy to digest, promising nourishment for nerves and brain. There's a Reason. read The Road to Wellville in the packages.
The annual election of state delegates to the state conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Caroline Scott chapter, will be held Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Calei S. Denny, 21 N. Petunssilvania street.
Miss Alma Warner and Len G Foltz enlogel married in Chicago on Thursday. The couple, residing on Union Street, will live in Indianapolis. Miss Henrietta Faber and Edward Scherer wed Wednesday morning at St John’s church 1730. Miss Lillie Marion as bridesmaid. best man Thomas J Faber. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s parents’ home.
Miss Eleanor Eggleston Tucker daughter of Mrs Hannibal Smith Tucker and Elliott Durand Jr of Chicago will marry Tuesday at the Second Presbyterian Church. Attending bridal party are Miss Jessie Eppes Miss Marie Starr Miss Hazel Spellman Miss Grace Grant of Springfield Ohio Miss Nelle Wormnan of Troy Ohio Mrs H S Tucker and Mrs Thornton West.
Mr and Mrs William McFarland of S41 Fletcher Avenue marked their sixty eighth anniversary with an informal family gathering. They have lived in Marion county since marriage and have resided in Indianapolis for the past 14 years.
A stream of visitors and travelers fills Marion and Indianapolis with movement. Mrs. E Edward Henry of Bedford returns home after visiting J D Adams, Morton Place, while Mr and Mrs Charles J Lynn travel to California for a tour. Vera Gundelfinger visits Chicago with sister Clara Holland and cousin Frances Capp from Rushville. Miss Nell Fruchey of Marion plans a Saturday visit with Ethel Collins on Be Twenty first street. Mr and Mrs W F Cunningham leave for Wilkes Barre with their son for two weeks. Dr Manker was in Mooresville Thursday. Mrs James Gavin hosts Miss Blanche O Donnell of Houston for an informal Friday gathering. O Donnell to Terre Haute afterward. Abner Driver and J H Brown host and then Driver heads south. Mary Deen, fresh from studying abroad, will arrive in Indianapolis Tuesday. John Carson and wife from Muncie plan to settle in Indianapolis for winter.
The Pi Beta Pi members at Butler College held a Thursday afternoon euchre party at the sorority house with ten tables. Hosts included Miss Anna Burt, Nellie Tolin, Ruth DeHaas, Lucile Didlake, Clara Holliday, Catherine McCoy, Mildred Moorehead, Marion Russell, Bertha Empey, Yacht Kennedy, Ruth Elston and Edith Scudder. Assistants were Mrs. T. W. DeHaas, Mrs. Everett Hollaway and Mrs. Cunningham.
Rev and Mrs C B Ludwig announce the marriage of daughter Mary K to H Francis Osler. The ceremony took place Wednesday at the home of Rev M L Haines with details provided in the notice.
Entreaties of Mr. and Mrs. John Scott mark a Halcyon gathering with music and refreshments. Burr McIntosh contest awards second prize to Nicholas Moore for a child under six, with the photograph to appear in October. Multiple returns and travels feature Mrs. Ruth Nicholas Moore, Mr. and Mrs. James Holmes, Miss Anna Elizabeth Dickson, Alois Seiffert, Miss Ethel Leavitt, Miss Edith Jones, and other locals visiting Crawfordsville, Cambridge City, Anderson, Lafayette, and Indianapolis for schooling and events.
Miss Rose Hafner and Thomas Blount were married on Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Blount in Irvington. The couple will reside at 417 Walcott Street after November first.
Miss Dora Carmichael wed Henry H Higert at the home of Rev J C Peters of the German Lutheran church on Thursday evening in the presence of the immediate family. At home announcements list 133 W Michigan St.
United Press reports in San Francisco that efforts to prove Rudolph Spreckels acted from selfish motives in backing the probe into bribery by the old regime have not succeeded. James Gallagher, former supervisor, testified he was urged by Spreckels to confess to passing money, and that Spreckels claimed to have organized a rival street railway and would ensure Ruef and the supervisors’ release if he confessed.
Mr and Mrs D M Ransdell announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Cathcart to Dr Richard Warren U S N The wedding was held quietly at the bride parents home in Washington D C The ceremony occurred around 2 o clock in Indianapolis and was attended by Warren friends and Hervey relations
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