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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
4
Ind April 10 Preparations are under way to take Grover Blake to the penitentiary after he pleaded guilty to murdering his mother Mrs Louisa Blake for robbery. Judge McClune sentenced him to life in prison. Blake showed little emotion and said the judge had been very kind as he was taken to jail.
Hud son Maxim declares victory is already won at home as his wife has been boss since they were married during an address to the Equal Suffrage association. The remark highlights domestic roles amid the suffrage era and smokeless powder fame.
Elwood Indiana April 10 three story Lederer Hone company building burned last night causing about 550000 in property loss. Occupants including Metropolitan and Prudential Insurance companies and Drs Mendenhall Newvoomer Owen and Marshall suffered heavy losses. Anderson sent a hose wagon and firemen to aid. blaze took three hours to bring under control. Kramer theater nearby was endangered.
Guthrie Oklahoma April 10 Abundant proof that the American people like to be humbugged has been furnished by recent events in Oklahoma. Professional grafters operate by adulterating butter and selling it as pure country butter earning large profits. A separate scheme involved fake magazine agencies requiring a $10 deposit, later revealed as a faker operation tied to a Munsey’s notice.
A letter from a charity worker seeking $500 to fund a New York visit is analyzed for mental state and motives. The writer threatens self harm, asks for aid, and is judged as self centered and neglected. The critique notes pity and hope undermine practical help.
Shelbyville Ind April 16 William O Barnard former judge of New Castle won the Sixth district Republican nomination for congress on the 38th ballot over Thomas Davidson of Greensburg after a long roll call. Barnard now faces Davidson to oppose Governor James I Watson in the race.
Valparaiso Ind April 10 The company offices deny reports that Aetna Powder Mills will be abandoned or moved to Thebes HL There is no likelihood the Eetna plant will be disturbed according to an official spokesperson for management
In Rochester courts today poultry enthusiasts organized the Fulton County Poultry Association at the courthouse. Ejected from office was president 8 N. Newby while H C Hoffman was named secretary and treasurer.
The writer argues against suicide amid hardship, urging the correspondent to seek work and charitable effort. They insist monopoly worsens conditions but insist resilience, divine right to happiness, and practical action through employment or charity. Death is framed as an experience to wait for.
Charles Naught, 55, was crushed to death at a flouring mill in Noblesville Ind yesterday afternoon when his coat sleeve became caught in shafting as he tried to shift a belt. News detail notes the accident occurred on April 9 with authorities, but no further names are released.
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