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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1907

Page

2

Neighbors Believe Hudson Was Crazy

Coroner C. C. Ray states after two days of inquiry that George W. Hudson and his wife were killed by self-inflicted gunshot and suicide rather than robbers. Daughter Alta Hudson corroborated the theory, bloodhounds traced no forced entry, valuables remained undisturbed, and neighbors note recently cut trees hinting at a plan.

Noblesville Ind George W. Hudson C. C. Ray Ray Hudson

Beshore Named Marion Police Commissioner

Beshore appointed to police commissioner in Marion Indiana after a vacancy. He is a Civil War veteran and active in Republican and Grant county politics. He is described as a churchman and an aggressive civic worker alongside other commissioners active in church work.

B. Beshore Marion Ind Gov. Hanly Mr. Beshore Beshore Grant County

Fire Ravages Westman Kodak Plant in Rochester

United Press reports a morning fire and series of explosions at the Westman Kodak plant in Rochester New York destroying five buildings and damaging the facility with losses exceeding ten thousand dollars. The blast originated in a two story brick building and the cause remains unknown.

Missionary Meeting at Edwin Ray M E Church

The Home Missionary society of Edwin Ray M E church invites the public to an open meeting Friday at 8 pm. A special musical program will precede an address by Dr. F Wells titled Work in the Philippines.

Home Missionary Society of Edwin Ray M. E. Church Dr. F. Wells The Philippines

Knights of Pythias Dedication Day Review at Tomlinson Hall

Dedication week unfolds with a night session featuring a grand review of the Uniform Rank by Gov. Hanly on Thursday and prize drills at Camp Ross on Saturday. The public attendance grew as the Iola team from Dayton performed an elaborate drill and honored ranks were conferred amid speeches by notable figures including Grand Chancellor Monahan and Congressman Adair.

Knights of Pythias Tomlinson Hall Tola Team Dayton, O Jonce Monahan J. A. M. Adair Charles A. Barnes Iola Evolu Carney Robert Carney Dayton John W. Marshall Blues E. C. Bechtout Yellows John P. Kline Reds William Drake Whites Oregon Camp Ross Riverside Park Frank Shellhouse Indianapolis J. Frank Hanly Indiana Brigade Monahan G. K. of R S. Harry Wade

Oats Crop In Benton County Reported Very Light

Fowler Indiana August 14 The oats crop in Benton county is exceedingly light with ten farmers reporting 21 to 25 bushels per acre. Grains are underfilled and dirty causing elevator men to trash the entire lot as the crop is spoiled by poor filling and damaged kernels.

Fowler Ind Benton County

Lightfoot Captured After Police Trail Through City

Grant Lightfoot, a 15 year old alleged murderer, was captured Tuesday afternoon at Madison Avenue and the Belt railroad by Bicycle Officers Kitzmiller and Trimpe. Detectives had tracked sightings across the city. Sol Turner detained Lightfoot after a prior capture. Lightfoot claims self defense in the stabbing of Leroy Moore and says his birth date was the previous Saturday.

Grant Lightfoot Madison Ave Belt Rail Road Kitzmiller and Trimpe Lightfoot Belt Railroad Sol Turner Turner Leroy Moore Moore

Ladies' Aid Lawn Fete at Edwin Ray M. E. Church

The Ladies Aid society of Edwin Ray M. E. church will hold a lawn social on Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Ewbanks located at 1526 Fletcher avenue.

Ladies Aid Society Edwin Ray M. E. Church Mrs. Ewbanks Fletcher-ave

Fire cistern mislocated in Fairbanks lot in Fairbanks

A city fire cistern was excavated on private property by contractor A Bruner costing 500 dollars after he chose a Linden street site and mistook an alley for the street. Charles W. Fairbanks owns the affected lot and may sell 20 feet of rear ground to salvage the project. The cistern remains unused and water filled.

Naomi Lindensts A. Bruner Linden-st Naomist Tinden-st Fairbanks Bruner

Kentucky Library Extension Starts With Data Drive

Kentucky has begun library extension work by gathering statistics on 119 courses to showcase in the government bulletin through the Bureau of Education. A traveling librarian will be hired to aid extension efforts in the mountains.

Kentucky Government Bureau of Education

Mounted Moors Attack Casablanca Outpost

United Press reports that seven thousand Moors in Tangier launched a night assault on a Casablanca outpost, drove French and Spanish defenders, and held the position for over an hour before bayonet counterattacks and reinforcements retook it. Many Moors were killed or wounded, with casualties among French and Spanish troops. Reinforcements from Algiers and Oran arrived as the Casablanca defense was reinforced. the Spanish cruiser Rio de la Plata landed marines and additional infantry and cavalry were en route.

United Press Tangier Casablanca Drude Oasis AlJgiers Oran Rio de la Plata Cadia

Girl Tries to Sell Herself in Chicago Fashionable District

Zieta Leary an 18 year old from Amanda Michigan, after four weeks of hunger and wandering Chicago, sought to sell herself for food and shelter. She was placed in a detention hospital under police care as authorities contact her relatives to arrange return home.

Zieta Leary Amanda, Mich Chicago Michigan

Help Poor Girls Aid Fund Repaid by Recipients in Colorado

In Colorado the state federation has a fund like that of the College Alumnae association, eleven girls having received help last year. The girls helped show their appreciation by returning the money as soon as possible.

Colorado College

State Court of Honor Picnic Draws Crowds at Fairview Park

Large Indiana gathering marks a major lodge event with 110 district lodges and 60 000 members overall. Supreme Chancellor A L Hereford and Supreme Recorder W E Robinson head the program as W B Kieft serves as Indiana state manager. Indiana officers include Charles H Tindall Shelbyville president and E G Henderson Indianapolis secretary.

Court of Honor of Indiana Nu Nober Indianapolis Court of Honor Springfield Ill Supreme A. L. Hereford W. E. Robinson Hereford W. B. Kieft Indiana Court of Honor Picnic Association Charles H.tindall Shelbyville E. G. Henderson City

PADDLED BAD BOY exonerated in Indiana state board review of Boys' school paddling

The Indiana State Board of Charities examined charges against officers at the Plainfield Boys' school. The committee found the boy punished for violating rules with written report and superintendent consent. No head injuries or blue marks. red marks noted. Punishment occurred with some boys present. no other irregularities found. Board accepted the report and upheld the management's practices.

Edward Vallmer Boys Plainfield Indiana State Board of Charities Statehouse Amos W. Butler Aes

Cures Hay Fever and Asthma By Austrian Drug

New York August 13 Accumulating testimony from asthma and hay fever sufferers across the country shows ascatco the Austrian drug rapidly curing these diseases Hay fever relieves are prompt and chronic asthmatics have been restored to health through its use Literature and full particulars may be obtained by writing the Austrian Dispensary 2 W Twenty fifth st New York City by mail free of charge

New York Ascatco City

Soldiers in Last Rally Amid Declining Ranks

The Indiana G A R report by Col. John R. Fesler shows six months with an overall membership gain of 18 after 731 members left through berth, discharge or transfer. Charity spending totaled $314.73 aiding two destitute families.

John R. Fesler Indiana Department

Elopement shocks Lexington as Brewer and stenographer wed

In Lexington on August 14, Harry Brewer son of C F Brewer a millionaire furniture dealer and Lily Ryan daughter of Pat Ryan a saloon keeper secretly married in Cincinnati. Telegrams confirmed the union provoking Brewer turn to pursue annulment though Lily a stenographer in Brewers office and Pat Ryan accept the match. Harry a popular figure in Lexington society is said to have promised to stand by Lily.

Lexington Lexington Society Arry Brower C. F. Brower Lily Ryan Pat Ryan Cincinnati Harry Lily Brewer Romero

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