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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1908
Page
2
The Wame Street wagon and street car bridge at the Kaw river collapsed Monday morning causing three bones to go out with the road. The new remains and telephone cables were carried away as well. All other bridges remain in danger and traffic between Kansas City and the other city is by boat. The river is still taking.
A Chicago man on August 17 admitted he acted as a uniformed patrolman at night to rob people and earn money for his family. Working 34 dollars a week, he held up Richard Etzkorn and others since July, dressing as a policeman to commit holdups across the city before his arrest early Sunday.
An August 1 letter from two South-aide girls in Indianapolis requests a two year cooking course instead of one. They praise the value of the training, note their class affiliation, and ask the school commissioner W Moores to consider expanding opportunities for learning the culinary arts.
The Indiana bankers association holds its annual meeting in Squtil Bend Aug 1 with social events and business sessions. National figures speak including Albert J Bev eridge W H Hart B R Flynn A L Pollard and Charles N Fowler. Officers listed: L O Hair president W W Bonner vice president Andrew Smith secretary C B Coffin treasurer.
A public meeting at Allen chapel A M E on the lawn of Joseph M Taylor at 10 Broadway will feature George Hitz candidate for mayor now tied to independent and prohibition factions as well as his political manager C E Newlin. Rev M Coleman will also speak and rain shifts the event to the chapel lecture room between Tenth and Eleventh. Roumania May Take a Hand in Balkan troubles as War Office orders large ammunitions built marking potential involvement.
William Janiings Bryan spoke at Bethany Park at 1am on Monday as a big Sunday day was noted. The International Brotherhood of Transters plans a national HQ move to Ort 1 with 100000 members. Mrs Belle Kelly, recently widowed, improves at City hospital and will soon leave with a bullet in her head. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Indiana met in India city Sunday electing Samuel French and Joan Berry as delegates to Salt Lake City conference. Company H William S English Zouaves drill at Broad Rupple under Capt Jacob Fox, aiming to rival vaudeville soldiers in Indian sports. A race riot threat at Riverside Park on Sunday. white youths attacked two negras amid a bridge quarrel. police contained the disturbance as a crowd gathered.
About 20 000 veterans in San Francisco prepare for the G A R encampment set to begin Tuesday. City displays include Market Street arches with American flags and electric lights, plus a grand Civil War scene arch at Market Third and Kearny. Prominent arrivals include Lieut general Miles and Commander in chief Stewart. Gen Black presumed elected as national commander with strong local support from Gen El Torrance of Minneapolis.
Associate Justice David J. Brewer of the Supreme Court denounces lynching in New York. He argues that removing delays and uncertainty in criminal cases could curb crime, as lynching undermines respect for law and may spread to other offenses harming innocent people.
Joseph Pulister donated 2 million dollars to establish a journalism school at Columbia University. Construction will cost 500 thousand dollars. Advisory board includes Nicn Olaf Sturray Bauer, Whitelaw Reid, John Hay, Rt. Clair Melhelway, Andrew D. White, Victor Lawson, Gen. Charles M. Taylor, and Charles W. Elliott. Shot colored suspect Andrew Myers killed after highway robbery and assault on detectives in Springfield Ohio.
On Sunday night near Peru two engines collided after an eccentric strap broke. Brakeman Ernest Ballinger of Richmond died from neck injuries while Fireman C Barker of New Waverly and Engineer Thomas Armstrong of Peru were injured. Conductor Daniel Miller of North Judson and other crew survived amid a damaged car and scorched piping.
Dr James Brien in HEBEX Ont reports using electricity to revive a child born apparently dead. A faint pulsation appeared at birth, faded, then after 15 minutes of galvanic current the infant resumed breathing and a normal heartbeat followed after ten more minutes of continued treatment.
Patrolman No 13% halted before Desk sergeant Warren and doffed his helmet to retrieve papers. The hat contained six clears two tuberosea a thick wad of papyra and a box of matches. When asked if he carried apples or potatoes he replied affirmatively saying he carried everything. He admitted never carrying a bottle or anything precious.
In a downtown lunchroom a waiter notes a clerk’s rising breakfast choices show wealth growth. He observed a man who moved from coffee and cakes to cantaloupe and breakfast foods, with prices climbing from five to three cents. The greeting earns the joke that prosperity begins with breakfast.
New York Aug 17 cup racer Shamrock Hit and Reliance are trending for the America's Cup race. They will be measured Tuesday to settle time allowances, crucial in a close race. After measurement the boats will be towed to Bondy Hook bay moorings for a final rigging check Wednesday.
Oyster Bay Aug 1 President Roosevelt addressed 3,000 Holy Name Society members in Brooklyn. He urged vigorous Christianity and strong citizenry, saying a good man is needed for a strong nation and urging young men to be steadfast, compassionate and hardworking. He linked decency with strength and called for personal example to guide brothers and others.
A night blooming cereus attracted many visitors to Mrs. G. A. Wilton at 800 Reville-ave Saturday night. The bloom was exceptionally large about ten inches in diameter and its coloring was magnificent, drawing admiration from all who saw it.
The Swirl of Society reports Mirs Alma Brune of Fayette Street visiting Cincinnati for a month’s stay. Guests include Jennie Murr Miss Etella Williams and Miss Florence Martier. Bert and Mrs Bert Smith hosted 1041 Day entertainment. W N Carpenter family of Woodruff Place summering at South Haven. Stanley Murphy and Vie Rhea Manlove, both of the city, wed Sunday at Milton Indiana. The couple will live in the groom’s former home Flainville Indiana before returning home.
Auxiliary 17 member Mrs Lyle Deering left Sunday breakfast in Petersburg Indiana, went to her room and shot herself in the left breast with a rifle. She had been feeble minded for some time and is expected to die.
A Denver woman recounts severe stomach distress and loss of appetite after meals for a year. She tried Grape-Nuts on a trial, felt immediate relief, gained 12 pounds, and says she is a different person due to the food.
Ed Easton’s killing at Breathitt county brings 17 year old Charles Bayles notoriety as the youngest manslayer. Four bullets ended a young companion after a gambling day and night. Bayles remains jailed as investigators probe the case. Nearby, Col. W. E. Bundy, U S attorney for the southern district of Ohio, died after a brief illness.
The stage may feature T M Parry and Samuel Gompers debating unionism on Labor Day in Indianapolis. A committee led by E Washington Sr. plans the event at Iron-moulders Hall along with races, a parade, and a picnic at the fair grounds. Union cab drivers and their cabs and union gravel wagon races are noted as novelties.
In a quirky scene Kawyn Norman stood at the marriage desk unsure of how to proceed while the bride pressed for license validity. The clerk, eager to help, explains it is usable anytime, comparing the matter to a return rail ticket that has no fixed day.
Aug 17 dispatch reports a flea plague in Springfield Ohio's High Lands suburb. Homes are infested and residents unable to sleep or rent by day as pests torment inhabitants. Also noted are two crime items from nearby towns involving a teen burglar and a mother-daughter murder indictment.
Lafayette nd Ind Aug 1 Supt Harrison of the police force has urged county commissioners to fund a stand pipe at the county jail. The plan foresees two water jets ready to knock down a man to defend against mobs without firearms. The proposal has drawn general favor amidst talk of water defense measures. Hood's Gar. rilla ad appears in the clipping alongside stove and hardware ads with low prices and sales pitches.
Low round trip fares to Terre Haute Ind offered by the Vandalia Line for a meeting of German War Veterans of the United States. Tickets on sale August 21 and 22 with a return limit August 30. Tickets issued by W. W. Bicherdeon.
In the Trenton limestone fields of Ohio and Indiana the past week saw many wells dry hole with initial dairy production averaging about 4 barrels per well. Although a few larger producers exist, most wells are small and cannot meet rising demand. Reserve stocks are being drawn down while undrilled acreage remains, suggesting oil prices stay elevated under current conditions.
Sunday in Shelbyville four country youths drank heavily and caused a melee in the public square after marshal Meloy tried to quell them. He was struck and two officers were bruised while three assailants were battered. names not learned as the scene settled into a battleground mood.
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