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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1908

Page

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Will revive cases against Christian Scientists

Birs A B Dorland and Laura Yunk, both of Houston, were arraigned before the grand jury on a charge of practicing medicine without a license. The women, linked to Christian science, allegedly harmed a child who died. the case was not pressed due to a complaint error. The State musical registration board will convene to consider new action.

Birs A. B. Dorland Mise Laura Yunk Thos Ely Vhristian Syjeu

Police Court Hears Testimony In Dewey Highbaugh Case

Four month old Dewey Highbaugh sat in police court with eyes blinking as his mother testified about incidents with Davie Highbaugh her husband. The judge postponed the case until Tuesday to hear more facts.

Little Dewey Highbaugh Highbaugh Wabashat Davie Highbaugh Dewey Sasertea David

Factories Seek Indianapolis Location Through Advertising

The Commercial club promotes extensive advertising across the central states to attract manufacturing firms. Secretary Hoover dedicates much time to this effort as about 30 manufacturers are in correspondence with strong prospects. An illustration from a machinery maker hints at possible factory relocation to Indianapolis.

Hoover Indianapolis Radon Dualanapole

Busy Democratic HQ Sees Keach Meet Candidates

At Indiana political center, Chairman Keach and candidates Holteman Litt Quigley and others discuss campaign activity. Workers expect a thorough Friday and Saturday poll, aiming to prevent repeaters and fakes while stressing careful precautions in the city government race.

Nevar Pragaed Jim Keach Tarsun Niagara Walls Ningare Falls Keach Hoe

New Liner Advertisements On The Seventh Page

New line ads on the seventh page include cooks wanted gravery for sale wood working machine men wanted lady canvassers wanted situation wanted by cook good girl wanted new double house for rent furnished room for rent girl to assist in housework wanted men fell the liner on the seventh page

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Officers in plain clothes

A judge explains using officers in citizens clothes to watch and investigate illegal establishments. He says traditional police patrols fail to reach these places and that undercover work provides the only effective path to gather evidence and shut down the “hell-holes.”

Chile Stubbs

Assessor to total 140 million in city evaluation

John Ford and Mord at the assessor's office discuss heavy lifting on the current assessment. They expect the total assessment to exceed 140 million, up from about 12.1 million four years ago, driven by higher values on principal business streets including Washington and Pennsylvania. The process should finish by September 1.

John Ford Mr. Mord Washington, Pennsylvania

Filth and Food Poisoning in Indiana Fatal Toll

A historical report documents a severe outbreak in Indiana detailing 376 deaths due to filth and food poisoning. The piece cites health officials, contemporaneous statistics, and mentions diseases such as typhoid fever and dysentery, noting the impact on public health and the response measures of the era.

Indiana

Thirteenth Therefore No Marriage Licenses Issued

A fragment from a 19th century newspaper notes that no marriage licenses were issued on a Thursday. The excerpt quotes Ed Sourbien and VIR SITS discussing the difficulty of acquiring licenses and the cultural emphasis on certain dates for marriage plans. It reflects local attitudes toward marriage timing and licensing practices.

Mania for Smashing Windows With Stones

A garbled item reports James Burk taken into custody by Bicyelemen Simon and Morgan on Thursday after smashing windows near a police station. It mentions wages, a poor farm, and a union membership mandate for an engineer at Brightwood waterworks. Bertha Wright fines for deserting her children to frequent finerooms. An ad for diamonds and a jeweler appears, and a local optician advertises quality service.

James Burk Simon and Morgan Weryettles

Murder case goes to the jury in Wigtemor trial

The Wrtemor murder case moves to jury deliberation following arguments on August 17. Prosecutors outline alleged plan and motive while defense counters with questions of evidence and witness reliability amid a tense courtroom.

Jeffries on Corbett fight plan in recent sparring notes

In remarks from Thursday morning at Coney Island Jeffries discussed his strategy against Corbett. He said he would not try to box the cleverer foe but would seek to land blows over rounds two to four, predicting the bout would finish within four rounds if not sooner, and that his preparation has been unusually novel yet should improve results by about twenty percent.

Rock Island Seaboard O. M. Parry Lake Chautauqua Jeffries Corbett Dateville Bethany Park Amusements Jamaica Jett John Sturdevant Noblesville L. E W. Train Peter G. Countryman Alton Ban Francisco Caney Island Coney Cobey Sen Bam Heraine Poweh Lovan Muuch Rekolts

Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity

Partly cloudy with threatening skies and likely showers Thursday night and Friday. Warmer Thursday night with temperatures 62 at 7 am, 73 at noon, and 74 by 2 pm. Winds variable across Indiana and neighboring states as a stormy pattern persists through the 36 hour period ending 8 pm Aug 14.

Indianapolie Indiana Wulschner'a

Untitled sports note with unclear names and events

An unclear report describes a home run related moment ending in a death, with fragmented names and details. The text mentions a close bases situation, a late run, and a fatal outcome attributed to the event, but many proper nouns are garbled.

Earthquake claims five lives amid widespread injuries

A severe earthquake devastated a community, killing five people and injuring many. Rescue teams searched collapsed homes while authorities urged calm. Survivors faced loss of housing and disrupted services as officials assessed damage and aid plans.

Al Jumps to the Front in Stock Market Turmoil

The article recounts rapid shifts in the New York market as AL rises to prominence amid a volatile trading period. It notes key figures including John Skelon Wire Hame and Henry Clay Pheres as central players in ongoing efforts to stabilize railroad and associated interests.

New York Norfalk Hallinan Gan Phil Nile Werrory New York Central John Skelon Wire Hame J.P Morgatey Harmoniees Gailroid Yoakum Jenry Clay Pheres Be Guinness Oakleigh Thorne Art AP Yan Varst

Tragedy Near Noblesville Claims Telegraph Worker

Uduha Sturdevant, a telegraph employee at Noblesville, Indiana, was killed when crushed between a train and a shed alongside the lake shore area. The accident occurred while he was at the Noblesville yard, with authorities stating the incident happened Thursday. Senator Beveridge agreed to speak at an upcoming settlers meeting in New Castle, announcing the event.

Noblesvillt Ind Uduha Sturdevant Pioneer Tele 19 Noblesville Lake Erie Siren Board Beveridge New Castle

Stinging Speech Of Parry Against Union Men

Parry, president of the National union group, addressed the Chautauqua conference on mob spirit in America. He warned that organized labor, via officers, acts as a standing mob overriding individual rights and law, arguing it seeks to compel by force and deny freedom to workers and opponents alike.

W.D. M. Parry Manu America Abr Parcy Tabor Demian Lake Dawleas Organi Che Lawa

Fireman Dodson Injured In Big Four Collision Near Greensburg

Raymond Dodson a Big Four fireman from Greensburg was brought to St Vincent’s hospital in Indianapolis after an engine backed up catching his leg between the cab and water tank. He suffered severe injuries to both legs and may lose his left leg per Dr. Jeffries.

Raymond Dlodson Fourth-St Indianapolis Greensburg St. Vincents Hospital Jip Mordons Jeffries Dodson

Scott Jennings And Jackson Reunion

Former residents of Scott Jennings and Jackson counties plan a reunion at Hrookolde Park on Sunday August 16 Speakers include William E English for Scott Alunga Green Birth for Jennings and Willard Robertson for Jackson An excursion from Reymour is planned The Board of Safety reviewed charges against Charles McDonnell of House 17 filed by Captain Samuel Puytor

Scott, Jennings and Ducks Reunion Hrookolde Park William E. English Scott Alunga Green Brrth Jennings Willard Robertson Jackson Reymour McDonnell Board of Safety Charles McDonnell Hose Couse No. 17 Samuel Puytor

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