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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1909

Page

3

No Trace Of Stolen Children In St Louis Case

In St Louis on August 3, police with eight detectives and special officers search for Grace and Alfonso Viviano, two children aged 3 and 5, seized from their home on Monday and held for a $3,000 ransom. One suspect is in custody, Joe Bogano, who says a man named Tony Turissis linked to the Vivianos fled towards New Orleans after the abduction. The children were taken from 1011 North Seventh Street around noon Monday and have not been seen since.

ST. Louis Smith Carr-street Grace Alfonso Viviano New Orleans Joe Bogano Thirteenth Street Carr Street Tony Samuel Turissi Vivianos Seventh Street Turissis

Thaw pistol stolen from Jerome’s office in White Plains

White Plains report notes the Thaw pistol used against Stanford White was stolen from District Attorney Jerome’s office last year. Jerome disclosed the burglary, saying the Thaw weapon was the sole item taken, with no clues or suspects identified by him. The pistol later appeared as an exhibit in Thaw murder trials and remained in Jerome’s collection.

White Plains N. Y Harry K. Thaw Stanford White Jerome

Valuable Trophy for Motorcyclist at Indianapolis Meet

The Bosch Magneto Company of Chicago and New York funds a two-race cup for the rider with the best showing on a Bosch Magneto equipped motorcycle at the F. A. M. meet in Indianapolis. Donor Tom Chivington of the Louisville club urged President O'Brien to throw the game out. In a separate baseball note, Dunleavy was ruled safe after interference controversy involving Hughes and Packard as Gil fumbled a ball for Minneapolis.

Indianapolis Bosch Magneto Company Chicago New York Tom Chivington Louisville O’brien Hughes Packard Dunleavy Gil Minneapolis Donahan

Louisville Protest Sparks Second-Damp Day Clash

The second game of Sunday's double-header between Louisville and Minneapolis in Louisville, Kentucky, drew a protest from the game's secretary, signaling a dispute over play or officiating as the contest unfolded.

Louisville Minneapolis

Conklin Estate Left to Wife and Daughter

The will of Harry G. Conklin was filed for probate Tuesday leaving the estate to Mrs. Conklin and his daughter. The filing records indicate the widow and daughter are the primary heirs.

Conklin Harry .G. Conklin

Wealthy Indiana farmer found hanging in barn

SHARPTOWN Ind Aug 3 The dead body of John Rymer aged 60 a well to do farmer was found hanging from a beam in the barn After preparing dinner his wife could not find him and later in the afternoon found him near the doorway Rymer known as Jack was in good health and there is no apparent reason for the act He was widely known in Franklin county.

Sharptown Ind John Rymer Rymer Jack Franklin County

City Council Adds 25000 For Street Sprinkling

At Monday night’s meeting the city council approved an additional appropriation of 25000 for street sprinkling, bringing the total set aside for this work to 49000.

Ham and bacon price list from a local market ad

A fragmented market advertisement lists sugar cured and English style hams with prices around 14 to 18 percent and various bacon cuts including boiled, sugar cured, smoked, and dry salt pork. Fresh work loins and fresh hams appear with speculative numeric pricing amid garbled OCR.

Slot Machine Tax Proposal Considered by City Council

City Council debated an ordinance at Monday night session proposing a $20 annual tax on slot machines. The measure targets gaming devices within the city limits, aiming to generate revenue for municipal needs.

Silat

Indianapolis Wagon Market Prices and Grain Quotes

Market listing from Rouse Bros at 19 Kentucky Avenue shows corn at 5 a0c shelled oats at 4 b7c and hay prices for timothy and clover. Sheaf data lists 10.00 to 18.00 with new timothy and mixed hay ranges noted, reflecting varied quality.

Indianapolis Rouse Bros Kentucky Avenue Enrat Waa

Thirteen thousand out in strike of tailors

In New York on August 3 13 000 tailors have walked out and 15 000 more ready to quit at a mass meeting of the brotherhood in Clinton Ball Park the strike is ordered general. More than 5600 women are among the strikers.

New York

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