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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1908

Page

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Wind and water hold in Universal tobacco case

Newark hearing before Vice Chancellor Pitney on a petition for a receiver filed by E A McAlpin. He claims 10 348 shares of preferred stock and a large block of common stock. The examiner notes common stock has no standing in this row as the preferred stock is described as 50 percent water and common stock as all wind.

Newark Pitney Arliver Universal Tobacco Company E. A. McAlpin

Bryan Runs Hard to Catch Train at Acton Park

The passage reports on William Jennings Bryan’s campaign pace as he rushed from a casino tour stop to Acton Park to catch a train bound for Zionsville. Bryan weighs 217 pounds and jokes about running, while reiterating his commitment to the party platform and his refusal to discuss the vice presidential candidacy. He plans further speeches in Bethany Park and Indianapolis, noting no clear path to the Democratic nomination.

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Boy Scorcher Down A Pedestrian On Pennsylvania Street

Herbert Wysong, possibly fatally injured by a bicyclist on Pennsylvania Street, has not been seen since. Witnesses say the crossing bus hit him as he stood near Venison avenue. bystanders aided him to Yaag's drip store while Lt. Dodds reported internal injuries.

Herbert Wysong Herbert Wyasong Catanbiaeave Ainfakin Mourhet Lappenhig Ahe Hoy Yaag Dodds Rae Speek

Reforming in Police Court Youth Pleads for Chore Work

Christ Irrgang a 16 year old, charged with loitering, stood before Judge Whalton in a police court. After tears and pleadings to work, the youth promised reform and asked for leniency in return for keeping out of trouble. The judge warned of punishment if he failed to change.

Christ Irrgang Warmanav Whalton

New Line Ads on Seventh Page Warn of Openings

Classified notices on page seven list positions such as office girl and office boy, dining room help, and a home for rent. Text includes garbled lines but indicates vacancies in offices, dining rooms, tutoring, and furnished rooms for rent, typical 19th or early 20th century newspaper classifieds.

Hner Sevventh Office Girl Waskinarswanted Office Boy Tatler Good Girl Wita

Wine rooms case taints Missouri and Pearlsus streets

A courtroom report describes witnesses and evidence from Adam Metzler’s establishment at Missouri and Pearlsus, linked to a juvenile court case. Judge Stricta notes ongoing wire testimony, with allegations of underage girls present in private rooms and threats to witnesses. A vandalized, fragmented account mentions a $5,000 damage suit by Warren Weaver against a transportation firm.

Stricta Ds Canmaign Juuge Adam Metzler Missouri Pearlsus Meyster

Robber Pools Mid MG Speci Prosecutor Seeks Probe

A long, tangled report alleges Libor unions and contractors conspired to wreck competing shops and harm workers. It cites a pattern of price fixing and rigged bids across plumbing, plastering, ironwork, and machine shops, with key figures named in a broad labor racketeering framework.

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The Vicious One: Carr Detained After Barber Shop Incident

Joliet, NL, recounts how John Carr known as The Vicious One with blue eyes and flaxen hair faced a poller court after with two companions attempting to clean a barber shop. Officer Coulson testifies Carr’s guilt while his companions escape. Carr arrived Monday or planned Tuesday departure to work at Kingan's. he allegedly moved through town about a year ago as an industrious young man. The court set bail at 9 Ave and cunts.

John Carr Joliet Poller Court John Coulson Carr Kingan's

Scar Identification Solves Death Case in Richmond

Authorities in Richmond identify the deceased as John J. Hermensey of Boston by a back scar after his personal belongings were found at a local boarding house. The case involves unusual circumstances surrounding the death and a recent visit to nearby Cokdwate.

Richmond Ind John J. Hermensey Boston Mass Ennesgeys Vistinge Alter Cokdwate

Police and Prosecutor Crackdown on Wineroom Evil in Indianapolis

Deputy prosecutor Ira Ttolmes announced a search to capture Wineroom suspects as three arraignments occurred. Court proceedings continued for a key figure while three young girls were also arrested and sent to reform school. The drive aimed to curb crimes linked to the Wineroom, with authorities warning of strict penalties for offenders and operators.

Fauet Indianapolis Ira Ttolmes Pole Grigwold Waloon S. Minesst Wand Holmes Jerene Rock Judes Whalten

German AWE Ship Disaster Drowns Seamen

A German AWE ship disaster claims 23 seamen as the vessel suffered a fatal incident in the Nurweptan area during the month of Kibs. The ship was involved with Theadene Ware Hieton and Wolusday operations, with crews reporting significant losses.

Theadene Ware Ince Hieton

Weather forecast for Indianapolis and nearby area

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 36 hours ending 8 p m August 13 calls for partly cloudy skies with possible showers Wednesday night and Thursday. Temperatures rise from 60 at 7 am to 75 by 2 pm with variable winds. cloudy conditions spread to Indiana Ohio Illinois and Kentucky with possible rain along the Ohio river.

Indianapolis Indiana Ohio Iinois Kentucky Ohio River Michigan

Football tragedy and storm reports mix in brief notes

A youth named Young Pixen died after a football injury at Wis Dome following a fall during sport. The piece mentions a high school team member and a storm brewing along the Virginia Carolina posts with the steamer Mayflower ashore at Wades Point. A San Francisco mining promoter reported a $33,000 robbery on Chestnut Street Tuesday night.

Breynen Drrom Wedieaday Wis Dome Twentyefifth Ashland-ave Pixen Manual Teaching Aloy Alang Canat Nurfolk Virginia Carolina Elizabeth City Wades Point Ft. Louis Mendene Hall San Francisco Chestnut

Wounded: James Sanders and Kay Wood in Washington Street shooting

A riot erupted on Washington Street near Californios, with bartender James Sanders shot in the hand and Kay Wood wounded in the arm. Many bystanders fled as a revolver was fired, several bullets struck a storefront, and Wood was captured alongside the assailant. Sanders alleges Wood was not injured. police later detain Wood and Sanders on charges of shooting with intent. Dr. treats Sanders' and Wood's wounds. conditions not serious.

James Sanders Kay Wood Sealord Wustiungton-st Califorsdiet Sanders Weedom Wood Banders John Deals Simen Wand

Annual Old Settlers Picnic Draws Large Crowd and Speeches

The 7th annual old settlers picnic drew big crowds to the grove with families, lunches spread on grass, and groups enjoying baskets and parcels. Mayor Hookwalter, a judge, and others spoke while ragtime music played, despite car delays on the Broan Ripple Route.

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Stenographer Wins Suit Over Unpaid Work Terms

A jury court case in a West Virginia town involved Miss Kurtz and Husby over stenographic work at a Lomoke building. The judge awarded Miss Kurtz four weeks of pay after evidence showed she was never employed as a regular stenographer and was promised pay for the hours she worked. The case highlighted disputed translation notes and the use of a professional stenographer for a show.

Wvedawitas Monier Busie Ake Lomoke Jwelier Siekersen Busby Miss Kurle Diy Otter Mat Kurtz Kawak Busby

Woman claims breach of promise suit over marriage

Margaret Widts files a breach of promise suit against Herman Brentel and E New York alleging she lived with him at a Kent house for three years and he repeatedly promised marriage. He finally postponed on the wedding day, causing mental and moral injury as she seeks legal redress.

Margaret Widts Herman Brentel New York St Plaintif

Watermelon Feast Marks Annual State Tax Board Meeting

A lighthearted annual event at the state house sees the tax board indulge in watermelons. Secretary John Hilthelmer brings large red melons from Davies county, and the group consumes them eagerly, leaving rind and seeds as evidence of the feast. The brief diversion ends with the dining room in use for the season.

Billheimer Tax Board State House John Hilthelmer Cauty

Man drunk injures landlady with carbolic acid throw

It reports Peter te Carthy, intoxicated, assaulted landlady Mrs Afinte Haslam in Cleveland on August 12, seizing a tumbler of carbolic water and flinging it at her and two boarders. Mrs Haslam was burned and may die, with women warned they may lose an arm.

Cleveland Peter Te Carthy Afinte Haslam Horning Haslam

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