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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1908

Page

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Cantrell Confession Ties Multiple Local Murders

Rufis Cantrell, inmate at Jeffersonville reformatory, swore to a can of murders naming killers. Police seek corroboration as Cantrell’s past falsities fuel doubt though grand juries may indict if evidence supports the confession. Several named victims alleged in Indianapolis case histories.

Rufis Cantrell Jeffersonville Reformatory Cantrell Han Gilacodt Jefferamigie Reformatory Atieney-gen Painter Bant Taffe Watterson

Frisky Waves With Jim Keach At Atlantic City

American star Jim Keach visits Atlantic City during a whirlwind trip tied to political and social events. He enjoys the surf and social London scenes, quipping about fashion, potatoes, and Indiana pride while dodging elite crowds and staying in Haddon Bath.

Seyendeonwhat Capitolage Tebbers Philadelphia Frisky Waves Jim Keach Atlantic Cty

Third annual camp meeting at Penio t temple

Promoters at the Penriot temple on Eleventh Street and Senates plan a three day camp meeting starting Sunday August 7. They promise plenty of water and a good old fashioned revival atmosphere to bring brethren together for religious activity and fellowship.

Peniot Temple Eleventh-st

New Liner Advertisements On Ntm2 Page Today

Fragmentary notices list job wants and sales including wood working machine men wanted a wagon driver a tee box for gale and brove fixtures for dale furnished room for rent sewing machine for sale dining room girl wanted situation wanted us housekeeper and more reads unclear on the inth poke

Gale Dale

Elf preachers urged to recount old triumphs to faithful

The police urged the faithful to gather and hear elf preachers and exhorters recount how it was done years ago and join in the shout of the battle to come.

Evan F Lilly Dead at Indianapolis After Illness

Evans Lilly longtime secretary and treasurer of Eli Lilly and Company died early Saturday morning at St. Vincent hospital. He had suffered Bright's disease for months and his condition rapidly worsened after returning from the north last Friday. An operation was performed but theuremic condition had permeated the system, making recovery impossible. New pianos 31% and up. Wulschaer Denison barber shop trades on the page.

Jaalaita Keach Mr. Keach Aden Natere Indiana Indianapolis Urer Eli Lilly & C St. Vinscents Hospital Lilly Bright

Kidnapping Fears After Boy Vanishes Near Kendall Home

A distraught family in 16% Walk Place faces a missing child mystery after Teddy Kendall, 6, disappears Friday afternoon while playing on the sidewalk. Neighbors search with lanterns and authorities probe avenues, canals, and crowds. the boy’s fate remains unknown and the mother’s condition worsens.

Where Is the Woman and the Boy Kendall Mystery

The article reports on the Kendall case noting a missing boy believed abducted and a named woman tied to the inquiry. Kendall refuses to reveal her identity while claiming long acquaintance and restricting visits to his home. Search efforts span Meridian Street areas with multiple houses checked but no sign of the boy as authorities pursue leads.

Sewald X. Meridianet Pica Kendall Ale Canvnes Vali

Indiana leaders dine with Storms at Stockwell gathering

A Saturday gathering in Wat Ta Stockwell drew Indiana figures including Gov Durbin and Nar Storms for a provincial social and political exchange. The event touched on county politics in Tippecanoe and Tinper ber, with talks around an executive veto and a proposed plan discussed by the attendees.

Indiana Durbin Cat Tankwood Maye Sherrick Stockwell Get Lurhin Sus Storms Cn Seminary of State Trinphenie Ats Tipreesnon Dan Stormy Carnegre

Contributions Voluntary Only, Says Chairman Keavit

Chairman Keavit states voluntary contributions only and rejects any assessment of democratic office holders. He vows no one will be charged or compelled to contribute, emphasizing voluntary support rather than mandatory levies.

Keavit Aage

Gould and wife badly injured in Newark accident

New York Ava reports Charles A L Gould and his wife were seriously hurt Friday night when their automobile left the road after a horse bolted from a field. Physicians attend them as they recover. Gould is identified as a son of a noted industrial maker.

New York Ava Charles AL Gould Che Aniddie Auby Kay Def Mranid Miliowire

Miners Seek Strike Commission Conference At Wilkes Barre

Miners through the conciliation board request a conference with the strike commission in Wilkes Barre to settle disagreements over interpretation of the award. Fahey proposed a resolution urging Judge Gray to rally commission colleagues to the region, but operators opposed it. Fahey states the miners will fully honor any award issued by the commission.

Wilkesbarre Conciliation Board Anthmaecite Strike Commission Fahey Judge Gray Rallis

Holtzman Declines Runaway Book Agent Visit

A candidate for mayor, Holtzman, faced four persistent book agents pressing his views. He refused, noting he had other matters to attend. Reporters pressed about opposition from liquor interests and crime others, as Holtzman maintained calm while continuing campaign chatter.

Holtzman Andidate Holtzman United States Maerien Keach Bookwalter Mr. Holtzman

Newlyweds Decorated by Friends After Wedding

Neighbors display bright, triangular cards and large banners around the couple’s home of Mr. and Mrs. Japence Arnold after their recent marriage at Dam Cupid. Mr Arnold works for Taylor Carpet Co. The decorations include phrases like There is no place like home and Will Be home soon, reflecting neighborly celebration and pacing of the couple’s entrance.

Japence Arnold Dam Cupid Arnold Taylor Carpet Company Pia

Model of Tangies flying machine sinks after test

In Widewater Virginia on Saturday the model of Prof Tangies's 70000 flying machine partly succeeded but disappointed scientists. It covered less than five minutes of air before the craft struck water and sank. A wire attached to the model enabled recovery with hooks. Surface recovery showed a dilapidated winged frame and dented engine before hauling aboard the houseboat.

Widewater P. Tangies Moe Ateel

Shanklin’s Body Cremated in Chicago

The body of Gilbert Shanklin of Avanaville Jad was cremated in Chicago with funeral services held at Graceland cemetery. Relatives directed the burial, and the ashes were sent to Evansville. Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for showers, warmer by Saturday night into Sunday, with temperatures around 60 at 7 am, 73 at noon, and 77 by 2 pm.

Doha Gilbert Shanklin Avanaville Jad Win Slate de Gree Maind Satindas Graceland Cemetery Bvansville Indianapolis Indiana

Traction Cars May Be Operated By Liquilaire

The Indianapolis and Southwestern traction company won a franchise to operate in the county Friday. It grants rights to use electricity for motive power or any other form, including liquid air propulsion. The piece notes this as early recognition of Haart air commercial value and that backers fear not the unknown, securing future options.

Carrie Selvage Indianapolis Woestfield Marion County Indianapolis & Southwestern Traction Company Jay Tae

Miles Snubbed at Last Moment

Washington reports Gen Miles, a veteran miler, received a terse retirement order from government authorities. The move drew sharp contrasts with the laudatory treatment of his predecessor and sparked mixed reactions among administration supporters and Miles’s friends.

Miles Washington Miler Jane Bechateld Mites Ife Howe Oaejah

Miss Kline Sets Record With 1200 Checks In One Day

Miss Kline of the division office wrote 1,200 checks in nine hours from 8 am to 6 pm with no repeats, each made to a different person and amount. If all had been identical the feat would still require perfect accuracy, crossing every T and dotting every I. Her rapid writing broke the previous 500-check record.

Kilor Vention Bern Kline

Frosty Night Skies Reported Near Altoona

Frosty conditions described in Altoona Pennsylvania as a night front moved through Friday night. The weather event caused a drop in temperatures and a chill over the surrounding mountains and valley areas.

Births by side in city limits notable racial note

The notice reports 17 births recorded by the Royal of Health Saturday morning. Fifteen were to Southside families while Brightwood and Tandesst had none. North side births were limited east of Washington and near Lake Erie & Western railroad. Only Ward J Ogden and Maude Ogden and William and W Lynch registered births north of Washington. An invitation to seek help through the SUK tree liners appears and readers urged to send word notices to THE SUK office.

Tonsevelt Brightwent Washington Lake Erie & Wester Railroad Ward J Maude Ogden Stewartsl Brightwood Wiliam and W. Lynch Yantes Ohio New

Ghosts and Smock Weigh Jokes on Sprinkling Desk Finds Drawers

Inspector Smock recalls a hidden desk drawer containing papers from former administrations. He notes sprinkling issues were flawless under the prior regime, but predicts future problems depending on who leads next. He jokes about Holtzman and Book Walter.

Smock Holtzman Mr. Smoek Bookwalter

Tragedy Near Greenville Ends in Father Killing Son

In Greenville Texas a deadly family tragedy unfolded Friday night when J M Robertson a wealthy farmer shot at Charles Henderson’s house not realizing his own son lay inside. A neighbor delivered the body to Robertson’s doorstep and Henderson then shot Robertson. Henderson is under bond. The report also advertises diamond sales and optician services from local merchants.

Greenville Tex Here J .M. Robertson Charten Henderson Robertson Henderson Robarea

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