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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
2
To avoid crowded cities and heat, the American National Bank Steam ship Ticket Department announces summer cruises emphasizing rest and scenery. Complete arrangements can be made at the bank, and travelers are urged to book promptly as demand is strong and the best rooms sell first.
The city council rejected an asphalt plant ordinance 18 to 6 during Friday’s special session called by the mayor. They also did not approve the $20 690 appropriation for street repair. Finance chair Harry Royse favored taking up the ordinance later amid accusations of hurried appropriations. William J Neukom condemned the mayor as a four flusher over plans to meet the finance committee.
Real estate men report a buoyant spring with expectations of surpassing building records in a mix of downtown, fin ta and residential projects. Architects stay busy designing Italian style bungalows while transfers continue, including Herbert FE. Lieber Company moving six properties in the southern city for 7200 dollars.
A burglar entered Mrs EB B tmbright’s home at 228 State Street on Sunday afternoon and stole a gold watch valued at $190. The thief gained entry through the front door.
A full schedule of Sunday worship across Indianapolis churches. Presidents pastors and visiting speakers including Mackintosh of Wabash College at Second Presbyterian, Coulter at Memorial Presbyterian, and Rev Neil McPherson at Tabernacle. Palm Sunday themes noted at Central Ave Reformed and Roberts Park M E.
CAPT Rohan former county treasurer died last night from paralysis in Fort Wayne. He had been linked with the Packard Organ company for several years.
Charity Organization struggles as contributions fall, leaving two families in dire poverty in a southern slum. Supt Grout reports hundreds of unemployed fed daily and seeks more funds. seven Americans found work while one English-speaking foreigner was called. Settlement cottages rise with work and housing. clothing demand dwindles. fund-raising efforts press on with card parties and events. A Hungarian carload departed to Centerton for construction work.
The Christian Science Sentinel for April reveals Mrs. Baker G. Eddy’s daily prayer for peace. It emphasizes belief in one God and one Mind guiding all, urges fair arbitration of national disputes, and argues naval armament may be necessary to prevent war and maintain peace.
Brookville Indiana April 11 Franklin county may develop a paying gold field as a prospector works between Brookville and Blooming Grove. It is said he extracted $12 worth of gold after two hours work.
Marion county grand jury probes the death of Amos Gwinnup after a traffic incident on WN Tilingsr between Ohio and Market sts. Charles Padrick faces manslaughter charges for the auto. City hospital staff are questioned for alleged neglect and a hospital attendant request for police wagon before Gwinnup died.
Ringling Brothers will roll into Indianapolis on May 4 with a three mile street parade and a slate of European acts never seen in Amelia. The show, touring three weeks in Chicago before St. Louis, features a headstand performer, a horse known as Mr Good Night, and the Mobile Double Somersault by Mlle La Belle Roche. Charles A White notes 200 publicity promoters, 100 billposters and varied car units support the campaign as the circus staff dorms on their private cars. Car No. 1 arrives Saturday in the city.
Word reached Herman L. Peck of 3864 N. Pennsylvania street that his father H. Peck, formerly of Indianapolis, died in Los Angeles California at the home of his daughter. He once served as a city councilman here.
Notice from the Board of Public Works in Indianapolis dated April 11 outlines prima facie assessments for multiple street and alley improvements. It specifies improvements including FIRST ALLEY EAST OF SENATE AVENUE, CRUSE STREET to MARKET STREET, TAVINGTON AVENUE east side, MONTCALM STREET and related lanes, with details on grading paving foundations and sidewalk work, plus water gas and sewer connections as plans dictate.
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