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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1908

Page

2

Senate delays reading of president message

Washington April news reports the Senate kept M. C. Latta waiting from noon to near 6 pm before receiving the president's message. Lawmakers objected to several proposed laws while the president called for stronger employers liability, child labor in DC, continued waterways work, a tariff commission, temporary financial measures, postal savings banks, injunction and anti trust reforms.

Washington Senate District of Columbia Waterways Commission Congress

Goodrich a Railroader as Well as Politician

James P. Goodrich a Republican slue chairman arrived in Indianapolis Monday afternoon and met politicians and friends. He will transact business with the railroad commission while here, acting as receiver for the Chicago, Cincinnati & Louisville Railroad Company which has several important cases before the commission.

James P. Goodrich Slue Indianapolis Mon Goodrich Railroad Commission Chicazy, Cincinnati & Louisville Railroad Company

Zion city preacher claims 3,000 supporters in 50 residents

General Overseer Voliva of the Zion church asserts in Cincinnati that he controls Zion City's municipal and school affairs with 3,000 supporters from among 50 residents. He says enemies are "down and out" and declares devotion to Zion above all else despite threats. He also emphasizes faith and love over conflict.

Cincinnati Voliva Zion Church Zion City Chicago Zion

Herman E. Monk Heads Boys Club Association Again

The Boys' Club Association annual meeting at 1902 N Pennsylvania St reelected Herman E. Monk as president. A. McCotie and Mrs. Harry S. New were named first and second vice presidents, with H. W. Robertson as superintendent and W. Tf. Monk as treasurer. Directors were reappointed, except Mrs. Raymond Van Camp replaced by Miss Belle Somerville. New five year trustee D. W. Coffin elected.

Boys’ Clupo Association Herman E. Monk Pennsylvania Street A. McCotie Harry S. New H. W W. Robertson W. Tf. Monk Raymond VanCamp Belle Somerville Albert Meeger E. A. Wiley May Louise Shipp D. W. Coffin

Bundle of Securities Left With the State

The Stated Life Insurance Company deposited $254,720 in additional securities with the auditor of state to cover its reserve. This raises the total securities on deposit with Indiana to $5,981,647.18 to guarantee policyholders.

Stated Life Insurance State State Life Indiana

Gentry Show Delights All Ages With Animal Acts

The Gentry Dog and Pony show opened a week in the city drawing families to a tent on N. Travis street. Acts feature dogs and ponies plus an elephant band and a monkey hero who saves a child. The show adds Steiner Brothers and Mile Woesch vaudeville acts and closes with a monkey hotel fire brigade in action. The tour continues Tuesday at Illinois street grounds and midweek at E Washington and Oxford streets.

N. Travis Street Elephantine Queen Elephant Porter Murphy Steiner Brothers Mile Monkey Hotel Monkey Fire Brigade Illinois Street Grounds Aml E. Washington Oxford Streets

Clown Reflects on Twenty Fifth Year with Ringling Bros

Al Miaca, celebrating twenty five years in the circus, discusses the evolution of clowning from simple jokes to original acts. He notes the need for constant innovation, the creator role of the clown, and the Ringling Brothers’ legacy. The Ringling Brothers show is set to perform in the city next Monday.

al Miaca Ringling Brothers Clyde DeWolf Hopper

Dr Miles Nervine Promises Cure For Nervous Exhaustion

A testimonial from Mena Arkansas claims Dr Miles Nervine and Anti Pain Pills relieved nervous headaches and fatigue after a week. The buyer praises restored vitality and warns of a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails.

Dr. Miles Mena Ark Honett Miles. Medical CQ Elkhart Ind

Major Menzies Joins Band Wagon in First District

Major Gus W. Menzies of Mt. Vernon visited Indianapolis on law business and spoke with political friends. He plans to back Mayor John Boehne of Evansville for congress, despite earlier resistance, and will campaign in the First district.

Gus W. Menzies Mt. Vernon Indianapolis Menzies John Boehne Evansville Congress Boehne

Elder Passes Away At 87 In Indianapolis

John R. Elder died Monday night at 127 North Pennsylvania Street from old age. He resided in Indianapolis since 1833 and was connected with the Sentinel and Journal before moving to other work. He served on the State Board of Charities from 1889 to 1902. Survived by children William L. Elder Mrs. Frank Blackledge and Dr. Edward Elder.

Oha R. Elder John R. Elder Pennsylvania Street Mr Elder Indianapolis Sentinel Journal State Board of Charities Williaml. Elder Frank Blackledge Edward Elder

News Employee Faces Court For Assault on Sun Newsboy

Benjamin Cress an Indianapolis News employee stood in criminal court on Saturday to explain why he robbed Oscar Zimmer a Sun newsboy of a bundle of papers. Judge Pritenard took the case under advisement after hearing the evidence. Zimmer testified the assault was unprovoked and fearful for his life as Cress torn the bundle from his arm.

Dianapolis News Oscar Zimmer Sun Pritenard Zimmer Suns Cress News

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