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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
1
Jewelry collected over years will be given as prizes at a benefit card party hosted by Mrs. John P. Mullally of North Meridian Street. The event, Saturday afternoon at the German House, will feature two diamond rings, bracelets, pins and other items valued over $10. Proceeds support local charity groups aiding food and clothing for the unemployed.
The will offered for probate Friday excludes the husband from any share of the estate. Mr. Muzzy objected to probate and will have an opportunity to show cause why he should receive his legal share of his late wife’s estate.
Melbourne April 16 government of South Australia reserves 67 square miles at the west of Kangerroo island for a wild animal reserve.
In a council debate Mayor Brown mocks using the annual street appropriation to hire hundreds of unemployed men. Councilman Brown cites a $45,900 boulevard ordinance held in finance. Another push at the next meeting aims to force finance committee to report the boulevard appropriation for city works and employment.
Central Avenue Man Says He Was Drugged At Night High Woman Kills Man At Widow Home. Door Is Opened Carlton Morgan Slain South Bend
A. P. Shirley of 714 E Twenty second Street reported a porch theft Thursday night when a thief took a basket of groceries left by the grocer. No further details or suspects immediately available.
Raymond Ward, a laundry driver, visited Howard Prosser at 27 NS Capitol Ave Friday and was subjected to rough treatment and abuse. Prosser, allegedly jealous of Ward, was arrested by Bicycle Officers Schlangen and Radamacher on a charge of disorderly conduct and profanity.
James B. Hoffmier told police an unknown intruder entered his room cut the telephone wire and tried to chloroform him. He provided a description and noted the assailant fled before officers arrived.
James B Hoffmier and wife, caretakers at 3440 Central Ave, report an attempt to chloroform him around 1 AM. The intruder used skeleton keys, cut telephone wires, and a burglary motive was suspected. Patrolmen Mullin and Stewart found the line severed. detectives will investigate.
Charles A. Murphey a leading attorney with Murphey & Metcalf shot himself in the Astor House New York on April 10. He resided at 279 Henry Street Brooklyn and held posts as president of the Brooklyn Heights Improvement Company and secretary treasurer and director of the Keywest Electric Company.
Miss Matilda Louders hosts a Turkish bath party for six, in the Pythius building, where guests endure steam and shower baths, marble slabs, and hose bathing, then rest in cot recesses and drink milk. The fad, begun in New York, gains sympathy among Indianapolis society women with plans for more events.
Washington reports heightened security for President Roosevelt and cabinet after Postmaster General Meyer barred La Questione Secme. Secret service guards now patrol the Meyer home at Connecticut Avenue Northwest around the clock following anonymous threats and warnings received by officials.
Republican candidates for county, judicial, and legislative nominations, subject to the May 15 primary, outline a 12 event publicity tour across Indianapolis. A publicity bureau, an education committee, and a monster downtown finale are planned to energize turnout, with a smoker and luncheon at the Commercial Club.
H W Paddock tax representative of the Central Union Telephone company told the state tax board last Friday he sought no reduction after reviewing last year’s figures. The report shows capital stock of 5 450 927 50 real estate valued at 82 110 and outside assets of 254 08. Gross earnings reached 4 652 288 65 with net earnings 126 369 08 and total expenses 4 525 928 60 including officers salaries 50 000 office and stations 16 101 60 labor 627 737 26 materials and traveling 660 069 71 interest 1 354 245 12 taxes and miscellaneous 554 135 09.
Mystery of the suit case cleared as Mrs. Morton G Ayers of E Market al receives her case with edibles and a glove salesman gets his sample case of gloves. The suit cases were exchanged on a street corner by Charlee dh Alford, a salesman.
A house fire caused by criminals left a father mother and three children seriously injured. Firemen and citizens conducted perilous rescues amid flames and smoke.
A blaze at 3 Pitt Street in New York City left two children dead and several injured as thieves were suspected of starting the fire. Firefighters and citizens rescued many, while a nearby store at 21 Bridge Street reported theft during the commotion. The building damage reached about 10,000 dollars.
Harry Cline a saloon keeper of 501 Kentucky Ave and John Morrigan a cook were each fined 1 and costs in police court Friday for telephoning a woman they did not know. Detectives Manning Kruger and Lancaster trapped the pair in the act as they telephoned a northern city woman who claimed harassment and insults.
Ad list offers trimmed sailor hats for women rough straws at 2.50 tailor made serge suits for women 15 bed davenport 21 75 Brussels carpet six pence a yard round dining table oak 13 45 men s topcoats 9 rose bushes linoleum 50c yard imported mattings 35g yard Easter ties 50c large mission porch rock listed with prices and items.
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