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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1908
Page
7
In Chelsea Mags April 15 report, 10,000 people face acute shelter needs after a catastrophe. The $100,000 relief fund falls short of a $14,000,000 loss with seven bodies recovered and many still missing. Rescue efforts continue, renewing searches for additional victims.
Ira B. Smith, a prominent Milwaukee citizen, was sentenced to two years in the house of correction after being found guilty of receiving 57000 under false representations of credit. The case centers on a fraudulent credit scheme connected to his business dealings.
New York reports the Kron Prinz Wilhelm of North German Lloyd reached port after a stormy voyage from Bremen and Southampton. The liner was about a day behind schedule following one of the stormiest passages in recent memory.
Mayor Bookwalter promises better than six cent meals for City hospital patients and says funds will be found if needed. Dr. Clarke, head of Public Health, says six cent meals are inadequate. On March 18 a $16,000 maintenance request was stalled by the city controller, whom the mayor instructed to hold up the ordinance while directing the hospital to feed patients properly and consider eight cent meals if demanded.
The C. H. D. railroad operated every train on the system on Monday April 18, totaling 86 trains and about 7000 miles run.
Crawfordsville Shale Brick company organized with capital stock of 25000. Officers include President James E. Evans Vice President John A. Gilbert and Secretary Treasurer G B Luckett. Directors are W T Whittington Joseph Co Herron John T Ferguson and Charles B Ferguson. Plant to open soon.
New York April 15 Parker Democrats press to keep delegates uninstructed at the state convention while the resolutions committee rejects instruction. Expected at large delegates include Murphy Conners Nixon and Parker or Stanchfield. McCarren demands seating of his Kings County 16 delegates as he battles the Bryan movement.
Vienna, April 15. Dr Istvan Bacu of Temesvar Hungary proposes that all illnesses stem from sitting. He urges standing while working and eating and stretching flat when resting, gradually increasing reclining to two minutes every two hours, plus ample sleep to avoid disease and reach old age.
Cassopolis Michigan April 15 Public sentiment favors Mrs Christina Agnes Metsker wife of George Metsker of South Bend Ind as she faces trial for the death of Carlton Morgan a man regarded as a rake by his wealth and connections The coroner verdict cites death as the result of a bullet fired from a revolver but no one is charged Morgan's death occurred as the men left a house with two Cassopolis women The husband testifies he could not be called against his wife and the prosecution faces a difficult case against her though she remains inconsolable at times and under arrest since the shooting
The auditor certifies the liability statement of a company as of December 1, 1907, with total liabilities listed at 1,330,849.49 dollars. The document, dated March 4, 1908, bears the seal and signature of J. C. Billheimer, Auditor of State.
Jacob Yd Smiley gives notice to citizens of Twelfth ward Center township Marion county Indiana that he will apply to the Board of County Commissioners at the May term 1908 for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in less than five gallons with on premises drinking privilege. The business is in the front room 40 by 40 feet facing Capitol avenue on the first floor of a two story brick building at 40 feet south end lots 11 and 12 square 83 northwest corner Capitol avenue and Maryland street and ward 1. Notice also requests approval for a pool table.
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