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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1909

Page

3

Slayings Linked to Chinese Secret Societies War

New York reports evidence tying Bow Kum’s death to a feud between On Leong Tong and Hip Sing Tong. Police found a weapon stash at Chin Len’s Mott Street room, including daggers and revolvers, with hundreds of rounds. Leung Dong, once Bow Kum’s suitor, allegedly demanded money and threatened her.

New York Bow Kum On-Leong-Tong Mott Street Chin Len Ou- Leong-Tong Tis Tong Leung Dong San Francisco On Leong Tongs Turnbull Dong Chin Galvin District Attorney’s On Leong Tong Leung Yong Hup Sing Tong On Leongs

Woman Helps Halt Theft Arrest at Union Station

At Union Station two visitors were confronted after a reported home theft of $42. Maurice Bailey and his wife disagreed on identification. Officers Hall and Simon delayed arrest based on Mrs. Bailey’s testimony that the two Jeffersonville men were visiting and left with the money.

Union Station Maurice Bailey Toledo Street Bailey

Pastor risks life saving books in Atica fire

D. D. Hoagland, a pastor in Atica Indiana, risked his life to save his sermons and books from his library as a fire tore through the M. E. parsonage yesterday morning. He saved about half the library. building and contents losses total around $4,000 with $1,000 insured.

Atica Ind D. D. Hoagland M. E. Parsonage

Boy 15 Caught Selling Stolen Bicycle

Earl Booher, 13, admitted to Judge Stubbs that he stole a bicycle Monday and offered it for sale. Two policemen arrested him as the buyer prepared to pay. the wheel matched the case under investigation. Booher’s trial was scheduled for Thursday.

Earl Booher Stubbs Booher

Burglaries Ransack Homes. No Goods Stolen

Burglars ransacked the home of Fred Behert at 1117 Fletcher Avenue Tuesday night and forced entry at J W Frederick's coal office at 801 Beech Street, though nothing of value was taken.

Fred Behert Fletcher Avenue J. W.frederick Beecher Street

Soldier from Indiana dies near Los Angeles post

F M Busby receives telegram announcing 22 year old Ever ett Busby, four year Army veteran from Brazil Indiana, died at a military post near Los Angeles California. Cause of death not disclosed.

Brazil Ind F. M. Busby Everett Busby Los Angeles

Mr Burkhardt to Sing at Maennerchor Roof Garden Concert

Julius C Burkhardt the Indianapolis Maennerchor tenor will sing two numbers at a Wednesday roof garden concert. Besser's Orchestra provides instrumental music. Program includes Southern Hospitality Pryor Ammaia Intermezzo Lincke Misere Hippoc Trovatore Verdi A Rag Novelty Hop Little Nemo Traumbilder Lumby Anthony and Cleopatra Mr Black Man Cake Walk and other selections.

Julius C. Burkhardt Indianapolis Maennerchor Roof Garden Besser’s Traumbilder

Potatoes Grow Big In Hancock County Harvest Outlook

Reports from all parts of Hancock County indicate an immense potato crop this fall with large tubers of good quality. A wet season boosted yields and acreage, making potatoes increasingly profitable here. Anticipated digging prices are expected to be reasonable due to the large crop.

Greenfield Ind Hancock County Martin

Webster Kay Dies From Heat After Race

Bevanaville Indiana Aug 18 Webster Kay a horseman collapsed in the heat yesterday and died several hours later authorities said.

Bevaneville Ind

Muncie Youth Attempts Suicide After Dark Outlook

Orla Wright aged 19 on N Council Street attempted suicide by strychnine purchase after claiming life was a dark world. He collapsed at Mrs. Mary Bates home and was saved after a doctor treated him four hours later. Wright, paroled from the Indiana state reformatory eight months earlier, had been employed at the Hoffer meat market and faced personal and work troubles.

Muncie Ind Orla Wright N. Coucil Street Young Wright Mary Bates S. Elm Street Wright Hoffer S. Walnut Street Indiana

Grigolati's Aerial Ballet Brightens Grand Bill

The Grigolati aerial ballet arrives at the Grand with a butterfly ballet by Mlle Floretta and a dove ballet using live pigeons. The act headlines next week alongside Uncle Tom's Cabin at Park theater and the return of Fanny Lon's Superba at Park theater. Broad Ripple Park plans a water carnival on August 21 with canoe and launch races, swimming events, and Quintana's Royal Concert band aboard a riverfront boat.

Grigolaty Grigolati Europe Mons Berlin Walhalla Drury Lanse London Mr. Bluebeard Humpty Dumpty Klaw & Erlanger New York Grigorati Aerial Ballet Mlle Floretta White River Quintana’s Royal Concert Band New York City

Swallows iodine and nearly loses her life

Owensville Indiana August 18 Flora Jones 20 daughter of Mr and Mrs Fin Jones mistook a bottle of iodine for medicine and swallowed a quantity of the drug. She became deathly ill but revived and is out of danger. The case was reported as an attempted self poisoning though she denies intent.

Owensville Ind Flora Jones Fin Jones

Aetna Accident and Liability Company Statement

The Aetna Accident and Liability Company at 60 Main Street Hartford shows total assets of 794 611 40 with 600 000 00 capital paid in and 246 323 20 surplus. Liabilities include 9 167 73 losses unadjusted 1 333 66 other claims 27 786 79 reinsurance needed 0.

Aetna Accident and Liability Company No. 60 Main Street Hartford Conn M. G. Bulkeley J. S. Rowe Ceee Ee Cet State of Indiana T. Ae In Ana

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Willi amsburg City Fire Insurance Company Statement

The Will iamsaburgh City Fire Insurance Company based at No 150 Broadway New York N Y with Marshall S Drigge as president and Frederick H Way as secretary shows capital of 250 000 00 and total liabilities of 1 647 866 07 The greatest amount in any one risk is 100 000. State of Indiana Auditor of State certifies the original statement dated December 31 1908 is on file. testimony by J C BILLHEIMER Auditor of State dated March 10 18.

Chas. H. Fletcher J. Briggs & Co Providence Fletcher E. W. Stucky Indianapolis Ind Henry R. Gray Montreal Que W. G. Marshall Cleveland Ohio Owens & Minor Drug Co Richmond Castoria Brannen & Anthony Atlanta Escccaceiscie Saukeeyene Enon Teutonia Fire and Marine Insurance Company Third Street Dayton Edward Pape J. Linxweiler, Jr Ite Ita Columbus Cincinnati Youngstown Toledo Trumbull County Putnam County Jackson County Arcanum Brookville Bonds City Railway Co Pfd Brock Occiniviceneewe Tay Aleen Dayton and Mich. R. R Cleveland and Pittsburg Co Little Miami, & Col Ak R. R. Co Dayton and Western Traction Co Dayton Gas Light and St. Ry. Co National Bank Daweare State of Indiana Office of Auditor of State State of Indiana J. C. Billheimer Auditor of State Williamsaburgh City Fire Insurance Company No. 150 Broadway New York N. Y Marshall S. Drigge Frederick H. Way State J. C Billheimer Spring Garden Insurance Company Walnut Street Phiadelphia Penna Clarence E. Porter Edward L. Goff EMS Eee Ios Vias Esneen Seman Eeees Ee and Brance Cater Park

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