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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
2
In August 14 1996 Hastings and Kitten argued over a free silver issue. The quarrel renewed on Thursday as Hastings bested Kitten until Mrs Hastings and her son William intervened. Kitten issued warrants for those who resisted him and threatened to use a shotgun to keep them away.
At Pound Gap on the Kentucky Virginia border U S marshal W J Rington and three deputies clashed with Meekin Howell and two other moonshiners during a midnight arrest Howell resisted and was wounded three times while the officers escaped unhurt Vanderbilt returns to New York aboard the North Star after visiting Kiel regatta and foreign waters with Emperor William and German nobility aboard.
Chicago police alert Supt. Taffe to watch for Koestner Ia described as about 155 pounds with a ghostnut bilr. He is believed to have fled to another city after the murder of four men there in August. A $200 reward is offered for his capture.
J W Minor of 202 N Capitol Ave reports his terrier vanished Thursday night after a neighbor spotted the dog tag along with Italian fruit peddlers and snagging a fallen banana. An hours long search yielded no clues.
Nation, once Carrie Nation's husband, arrives in Biarion Ind to request admission to the National home for disabled volunteers. He claims divorce from his wife after she jailed him out of funds and disposed of his property. He formerly edited a newspaper and was a lawyer, now planning to spend his remaining life at the home.
Residents along the White River three miles north of Noblesville seek to enjoin the construction of the Noblesville Hydraulic company dam. They contend backwater will breed mosquitoes and harm their property while the dam is built to generate electricity and power.
In Elwood Indiana on August 14 John Edwards of Pt Isabel Grant County found a sawed log containing a large carved stone nicknamed nigger head embedded in a sycamore tree near the Mississippi river bend. The stone, once part of a hunting ground used by the Miami Indians, was hidden long ago and its purpose remains a mystery as the buzz saw was damaged.
Farmers near Petersburg Indiana fight Blackleg by vaccinating and isolating cattle and plan to burn carcasses. The loss runs into hundreds of dollars as cows die from the disease. Local attention centers on stopping spread and protecting livestock.
In Wabash Indiana on August 14 David 3 and Abahire 16 along with Elizabeth England 4 were married with their parents present to obtain a marriage license at the clerk's office.
Multiple brief items report global upheavals. Mount Vesuvius erupts anew. Col Robert L Meade of the U S Marine Corps will retire October 31. Hail Insurance Co of Lincoln Nebraska goes out of business. ex mayor Magowan of Trenton is said to be penniless. Edward L Dwyer of New York suffers another collapse. a miswritten note lists domestic misfortunes. a wreck near Melrose NC kills Engineer Averill and Fireman Hart. brakeman Sherrill dies of injuries. Gertrude Ryan of Rochester dies after fearing runaway horses. a French inventor claims a light metal named sellum. Kalamazoo women advance money to two others selling cloth at cut rates. Amos Ackle and Doc Ackle of near Monticello Kay killed by Granville Tader and Pierce Hubbard is fatally wounded. Newport society girls wear heavy veils as fashion shifts. Battleship Massachusetts damaged in barge collision.
A mob damaged several windows at the Russian legation in Belgrade on Thursday night to protest the murder of M. Rostkowaky, the Russian consul at Motastir. The crowd accused England of involvement in the assassination by a Turkish sentry.
Joseph T. Fanning, recently elected grand exalted ruler, will be the guest of honor at an informal Elks reception Friday night in Indianapolis. A crowd between 100 and 400 is expected for speeches, songs, refreshments, and social hour. Exalted ruler of the Minneapolis lodge Joseph Beil will speak. possible attendees include Gov. Durbin, Mayor Bookwalter, Senator Fairbanks, and others.
In this week’s Commoner W. J. Bryan states Senator Cockrel of Missouri is eligible for the Democratic nomination for president. Bryan adds he will name other enemies at future dates.
A well dressed woman at Warren's police desk on Friday sought word about Willam S. Davis, age 8, of 1949 Yander, last seen Saturday near his home on Vandeast. He has not been found, with his wife distressed and claiming he does not drink and is a Christian.
Alten of the Chirags Latur Advocate recounted the disappearance of Mrs Frank Hall's younger daughter twenty years ago while en route from Union Station to Hinola. The lost girl, later found in St Louis, is set to visit her sister in Lake Bratton and receive a small bounty from the adoptive family.
A party from Indianapolis attempted a through trolley tour to Columbus but stopped at the W Fifth Street bridge in Dayton when their car proved too large to cross. They were hosted by Valentine Winters of Dayton & Western and returned to Indianapolis, traveling as far as West Alexandria. Attendees included M. Fauvre, I. W. Chinpman, J. L. White, Ward S. Arnold, and a Street Railway Journal representative.
Irving Wardell, jailed on charges of attempting to assault his nine year old daughter, may plead not guilty as authorities plan to push the case. Neighbors recall a similar incident about two years ago, with Atherton miners pursuing details in the local inquiry.
NORFOLK Va Aug H B D Adams nominated for the Virginia legislature in Charlotte county remains under age. He would be the youngest man ever to contest a seat in the Virginia General Assembly but won t attain majority until just days before November election. A dame nomination equals election.
Family of 97 from North Vernon Indiana gathers for the Yater reunion. J Alenham Vater lineage traces back to 16 children. most are living. Some members could not attend, others are believed still alive in Elprey county. Local note mentions Sam Hollenbacher’s reported death in Rogersville Mississippi, with uncertainty about identity. Includes small ads and notices from Indiana papers.
Atlantic City and Cuyahoga NJ return trip priced at 15 dollars through Lehigh Valley route. Sleeper cars provided with a 12 day return plan. Stops include Niagara Falls and Lake Chautauqua. Details available from A Hi Sellars D P Al G Dnolest agents.
Berlin reports Emperor William chaired a crown council on Friday to discuss relief measures for East Silesia’s distressed population facing flood aftermath. Authorities aim to coordinate aid and mobilize resources to mitigate hardship caused by the disaster.
A widow testifies that Grape-Nuts cured her chronic stomach trouble and nervousness while boosting strength for hard work. She notes her younger son with weak constitution improved after breakfasts of Grape-Nuts and milk, and she believes the cereal sustains her best when working away from home.
Niagara Falls excursion offered via C H D and M C A with round trip price seven dollars. Special train departs Indianapolis at 12 40 a m returning from Decatur at 6 20 p m, tickets available at Erion Station and 8 N Maotast. Excursion includes Detroit route through Canada with 12 day ticket validity. R P Algeo D A
Train line offers illustrated pamphlet touting vacations as life extending. It cites round trip fares to Marquette and Houghton Michigan at 13.00 dollars and advises a ten day return with warnings against doctor visits in favor of a fake trip. Private address A A Bchantz G P T Mar. Detroit is listed as a contact.
A man named Joseph Campbell was arrested Thursday night for attempting to sell a wheel along a city thoroughfare. He gave inconsistent stories about the wheel and claimed a third party had provided it. A new shirt was found under his coat at the station. He faces a petty larceny charge.
Detectives Maley and Kinney arrested J E Barron at 1603 N Aishamast on a warrant by Leroy J King charging grand larceny. The case concerns sale of household furniture after Barron’s mother’s death and alleged misappropriation of a Teather couch and Haviland china. The narrative notes items were bought by King and later sold back or unsettled as part of the dispute.
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