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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
8
Gety Dehesse describes a fraudulent licensing scheme in which a man named Rentsch secured a dog license after a staged advance, with entry made by Harry Wallace in Gorder's office. The tale hints at planned retaliation and exposure of the scheme.
Zelorth Ind Aug 1 A Japanese missionary Mary Yeumen passed through the city en route to San Francisco. He travels to see the country and is well supplied with money. From San Francisco he will embark for Japan.
Residents along Capitol Avenue crowd Cly Hall to protest the proposed macadam between Thirty-First and Thirty-Eighth Streets. They accuse city officials of ignoring public demand while advocates of macadam push for the project. Maj Megrew tries to calm the gathering as tension flares and the crowd voices doubt about political support.
Dav Burry reports a violent arson at El Kataw where Tharpe, armed with a rifle, held his wife and others captive and prevented evacuation as a fire consumed the building. His family watched as flames surged, a son wounded trying to flee, and Tharpe a former inmate linked to prior prison time.
An 11 year old boy known as a tramp is claimed to have traveled the country. Judge Suse refers to a list of cities visited including San Francisco Milwaukee New Orleans Indianapolis and Pittsburgh. The boy reportedly left home last November and is said to have been found in Selly Davis, with discussions about his travels and origins continuing.
A fragmented tale describes a mine fire event with workers escaping within minutes. Reports mention 200 miners trapped earlier, a rescue effort, and authorities tracking a missing boy linked at one point to the city events.
A deserted bay was found in an alley behind Tuk of the Chyppel hotel by Willim Bush the aireman. The child was cared for and sent to the colored orphans' home. The old wooden bridge near Perry and Franklin towns collapsed two hours after County Surveyor Hawelcotte warned it unsafe. A concrete arch will replace it. A colony of factories is planned at the old rating mill site Capitolave with Premier steel converting its building into a warehous e Terre Haute brewing company to build a hot ing works and several smaller factories. Mrs. Shellart of Marion kidnapped her son from his father, now living with a second wife at 123 Trhdgest. The father had been allowed to take the boy months ago with promise of return. Mrs. Swihart returned him Wednesday with police permission.
Fragmentary obituary style note chronicles a farewell to Dollie and details of a union, marriage, and ensuing separation. It mentions Maude, Sargent, and a wedding date, with references to Greener, Woratureding, and a planned meeting, framed as a personal memorial in a historical newspaper fragment.
Neighbors report an attempted lynching in Vigo County as deputies from Terre Haute pursued Irving Wardell. The pursuit focused on the county, culminating in Wardell being captured at his sister’s home and jailed in Vigo County. His wife was shopping in Terre Haute when the incident occurred.
Charles Shepherd of Qakae was arrested on murder charges in Wet Liberty case. Victim Arthur Meiale died after a restaurant robbery on May 1. Gov. Cummins offered a $100 reward, later increased from $4. The shooter fled after demanding, “Hands up” and firing at Meade who attempted to restrain him.
Ninth Annual session opens in Winona with noted speakers from across the country attending. The conference draws divines from many denominations and features lectures and talks by leading clergy. Aims to promote ecumenical discussion and religious study.
Reports indicate the abandonment of a Sumter resort by prominent social elites. Names like Mrs. Frederick underlit, Mrs. Herman Oelrichs, and Mrs. Thaw appear tied to the market’s uproar and notoriety. The change reflects a broader shift away from elite gatherings amid ongoing scandals.
Expressmen threaten a general strike in Chicago over demands for a uniform wage schedule and a nine hour day. The Brotherhood of Railway Expressmen, led by Secretary Ftalph, issued demands on July 1 and set August 15 for company replies, with companies reportedly refusing the demands.
John Canty of 2615 Station St reported to police on Thursday that someone stole a fine carriage horse and a runabout at Broad Ripple Wednesday night.
Washington reports the secretary urged the return of the army canteen in his annual overview. He notes widespread criticism of its abolition, citing harm to soldiers, rise of saloons near posts, increased drunkenness and desertions, with officers' confidential reports supporting the claim.
Henry Holliday, a Black resident, says a policeman warned off colored men in the streets of Anderson. He alleges he was insulted and charged ten cents to return home, prompting his plan to report the incident.
In Martinsville Henry Fabar hosts informal luncheon for Mrs. Mary Sheridan of Franklin. A lawn party on Wednesday evening by Mrs. W E Jardae honors her daughter Miss Meatrice Jarher and a group of guests. A trip to Niagara Falls and St Lawrence river plans are noted, with dances and games as main features of the gatherings.
Kingston and Port Antonio faced widespread ruin as the hurricane wiped out towns across Jamaica on August 15. Dozens of ships were wrecked, plantations destroyed, and the fruit industry paralyzed while refugees flooded Kingston seeking shelter amid deep shortages and homelessness.
Several hundred volunteers enlisted for Balkan service seek Gen Ricciotti Garibaldi to lead their troops. The former war participant in the Greece Turkey conflict is viewed as a strong leadership figure by Greek forces. Foresters elect officers in Duruque Ang. W. High chief ranger Thomas I. Cannan of Chicago and others are chosen for the coming year.
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