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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
8
A Chicago dispatch reports opposition to General Leonard Wood's nomination for a city encampment and national leadership. The piece notes factions favoring and opposing Wood, with calls for unity and caution in advancing the nomination. Strong entities include General Leonard Wood, Lafayette, and the president, amid political maneuvering and debate over the encampment's promotion.
A woman who posed as an expert life shot artist is identified as Annie Oakley by name but denied by a telegram. Private life shows Mrs Frank Ratler living quietly in Nutley New Jersey. The phoner reportedly visited Bridewell and claimed connections to WF, Mody, and Butler and their daughters in law.
Rev J B Davidson of Tacoma travels through St Paul with two African Americans from Louisiana to start a colonisation effort. The group aims to settle on land in Washington State as part of a broader westward movement of Black people seeking new opportunities.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on August 1 the Republican county convention chose the first national delegates to back Theodore Roosevelt for 1904. They are Congressman H W Palmer and Albert Leissening. The resolution praises Roosevelt for courage and duty and supports his stand against all offenders.
At Clinton Indiana a wagon carrying a load of wheat caught fire while James Cic card a farmer hauled the grain. The blaze started from a lighted stove or lamp and a strong breeze spread the flames. Cic card tried to smother the fire but died in the flames. His companions were unable to free him or the horses and both wagon and wheat were consumed.
Ihothe Wendal parlor description notes the burial of a Kendall infant in Rocktime Indiana. Mourners lined the street, awaiting a white coffin as undertakers carried the child to the city depot for shipment to Hockville for interment. The service followed a wake in the parlor with Reverend George M. Smith presiding.
Lawrence attorney A Garrill travels to locate a gifted heiress named Alice Kette. The text notes a long absence of the daughter from the area and details that she and her stepmother are the only legal heirs after her father’s death.
A saloon keeper is accused of evading internal revenue on a whisky barrel. Detectives planned tests of flour and samples to prove the tax avoidance, with authorities seeking proper proof of alleged illicit shipments. Charles Molly, a farmer, was noted in the report as part of the scene, while local observers discussed the cost implications and potential penalties.
Rev McNutt laborer preacher denounces Marion as a tough town lacking a laboring men’s church and full of gambling rooms. He claims authorities tolerate vice and notes more patrons in gambling houses than in churches, painting Marion as notorious for vice.
Benjamin Wallace, wife of the veteran showman, reveals a letter describing the Durand Michigan railroad wreck that killed two showmen and injured many. He writes of waking to wreckage, horses, elephants in panic, burning wagons, and the desperate effort to move on with the show while responding to the crash.
Oyster Bay report says Secretary Root will resign from the cabinet by year end. President Roosevelt anticipated the move amid Mrs Root's reluctance to Washington life, with Taft expected to succeed him as governor of the Philippines. Root has long sought to return to law practice, balancing public duty and family wishes.
The dispatch reports Bulgaria urging the Porte to use Turkish regulars only to quell insurrection as a war risk lingers. It notes Macedonian leader Sarafomt near Florio with 110 residents nearby and 30 committee members jailed for plotting against the government, awaiting sentencing. A Turkish official claims no imminent large war if current conditions hold.
Report notes push to end gratuities and adopt a tipping system. A speaker claims tipping harms workers while others urge safeguards. Mention of Free Sanitarium for Children in New York and donations linked to charitable goals appears amid broader discussions.
Chicago report details arrests connected to a Harlem race track incident. President Henry J. Mokr, Juste of the peace, and several associates faced detention amid a wagering dispute and alleged payments to bookmakers. Bail was set as authorities pursued further charges.
A half mile foot race in Richmond is held to determine the best candidate for the Wiener post. The event pits Mindspure ute against rival contenders in a bid to select the denier grette favorite. Local spectators attend as organizers assess speed and strategy.
OMICAGG Aug 1 A Murfreesboro Tenn woman known as Mary Gordon and by her nicknames Wally and Mary Lytle died after an eventful life marked by a notable career. She died Tuesday night after an eventful Saturday. Local details are sparse.
The Swirl of Society reports an invitations list for a tear de Victoria, with names including Mins Fid th Wien and Mra VT Rerharda. Hugh Rishards plans a Buroncean tour. Miss Anta Staples hosts friends. Mes Liowth Adam Taschig returns from Europe to New York and will be home soon. Mise duda Hanley heads to Denver for Aug 11 marriage with Hnet Reown. Mr Brown previously with Postal Telegraph Company in the city.
Review of Wednesday at The Park highlights a lively program by the Juulden Mothers Bernice Howins and Thomas H. King. The bill features Liberts Forever, overtures, a trombone solo, two steps, and a mix of operatic and classic pieces, with strong audience appeal and notable musicians.
Fragmented OCR snippet shows fields for Help Wanted and For Rent listings with partial words and garbled headers. No clear entities or full items are present to identify specific people places or organizations.
Mrs Mary of Wilmington Delaware describes suffering 11 years with asthma and near death during attacks. She credits Frasitian Bale Brazilian Balm with ending attacks after September 1883 and says no further medical bills were needed. She urges homes to keep it on hand and notes druggists sell it.
Notice to voters of the Eleventh ward Center township Indiana that he will apply to the Board of Commissioners Marion county at their September term 15 for a license to sell intoxicating vinous malt and spirituous liquors in quantities greater than five gallons at a time with privilege to allow the same to be drunk on the premises. Business place described as room fronting coat on Mhalhy rat on the Grst floor of a frame building on lot 7 and south one half of lot 6 outlet No 91 in Indianapolis Center township Marion county Indiana known by the northwest corner of Sketby and Mar Finonesten i with No 1 7 also give notice to said board that he will apply for pool tale privileges in safe room. SEE WOLF. ALL HORSES LOOK ALIKE to some people but horsemen were vast difference. If you want to buy or sell a horse, try a liner in THE BUN. 4 cost nominal. PHONE 3, Mato, 38
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