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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
3
Ernest Hankemeier of the Three Brothers Tea Co. mourns his greyhound Blue who died after poisoning. A thief, who knew the dog slept in the house, stole $18 from Hankemeier's trousers while Blue’s death suggested a linked motive. No suspects named.
In New York on August 19 Bilg BI Devery treated about 40 000 women and children to ice cream and cake at a picnic hosted by the William & Devery association at Sulzer s Harlem River park. Admission charged to raise funds for coal for the poor before the election. Estimates of total attendance ranged from 8 000 to 75 000, with projections suggesting the event would boost Devery s vote.
Berlin Aus 18 Princess Alexander of Isenberg has been gazetted as bankrupt at Stuttgart. Her varied career includes a cousin marriage, a second marriage to Pacen dart, and losses to usurers. She began managing a hotel on Lake Constance last April, then failed again. Her abilities are valued at 315. Count Theo Zichy has retired over a divorce. The Austro Hungarian minister, aged 50, married a younger countess. their life was happy until a penniless artist entered and sparked scandal. Her private fortune remains 2,6.
Ida Burke and Marie Thompson petitioned the school ward to extend the cooking course from one to two years. The girls recalled learning basics like vegetables bread and cream and urged the public school to expand the program, hoping community support will sustain the longer curriculum.
In Briceville Tennessee Mrs Belle TollIVER shot and killed Mrs James Williams Tuesday. The husband of the murdered woman fired at Tolliver twice but missed. The motive remains unknown and Tolliver has been arrested.
George Topfstadt testifies at Justice Shepard in a two year saga of matrimonial unhappiness with Minna, as doctors Gurrting and Crockett preside. Topfstadt, from New York, claims he treated his wife well and paid support, while Minna denies the charges amid witnesses asserting her sanity. The hearing continues Thursday at 4 p.m.
Sixteen men charged with rioting were arraigned in state court. All pleaded not guilty. Edward Hart forfeited bond and fled the state. Unknown men fired on two guards Tuesday night.
Citing Aug 1 reports, Mrs. Sarah Jackson a Black resident died at the city hospital from elephantiasis weighing 3% pounds at death her January 1993 weight was 299 pounds. Also notes a destructive fire at John J. O'Brien Ball Bearing Works in St Louis causing about 360000 dollars in damage.
In Oyster Bay Senator Kearns and Monty Li Stoddard join President for a Wednesday luncheon. Calls from L J Hammerling and RR convoys, Charlea Skinner and John Steicher, and H H Kohlsaat reveal Chicago political views. Roosevelt undecided on attending forthcoming races. Secretary Barnes denies orders to probe nonunion bias at government printing office. In Birmingham, Alabama, plans for a new Negro college gain backing from Freedmen’s aid and southern education groups.
The article describes Fyne's stonecutters aiding the Fall Creek Bridge project. Cranes loom over north bank piles as blocks await dressing. Contractor William Fyfe says men will finish quickly with no major obstacles or divisions foreseen.
Birth announcements list John and Nora Moore. E J NoeGuire. Arthur and Minnie Canfield. George W and Margaret McAillater. Carl and Exie Patton. Albert and Sara Carr. James and Nora Meacal. Death notices cite Eddie Tilberry meningitis. Honora Dean. Emma Ney. Mary Gorton. Almia J Howard. Abraham Groff. Anna Quackenbush. Neal V Walden. Ora Craig. Marriages include DanDet E Dolan and Rachael Jackson. Gresham and Nora Moriarty. William Noblitt and Dassah F Hook. Ruswell Bruenig and Berenice Wright. William Landers and Carrie Surphe. Frank Rosenstein and Ida Peshat. Walter Davin and Ide Mays. John Lehnert and Lizzie George. Camille Bodenfelder and Katie Johants. Frank Hawley and Mabel Alcorn. Peter Kiefer and Margaretha Johaniges. George D Smith and Idzzle Biller. Building permits issued for cottages and remodels including E L Cotnrell cottage 1000, Downey Ave cottage 1000, Jermont Street barn, B F Mastin barn 200, Caroline Eisile remodeling 40, G A Gilman remodeling 80, August Essegke frame building 1500, Mrs Blacker repairs 0, J M Lari more addition 9800.
Washington Aug 19 President Roosevelt declares no discrimination against non union workers on government projects or in departments and will order investigations if applicants are denied work for union membership. He affirms no stance against organized labor and notes prior investigations are underway across government departments to enforce the antidiscrimination principle.
In San Francisco on August 1, 1900, champion Jeffries declines to consider challenges from Sam McVey and Jack Johnson, stating that he will quit only when no white opponents remain. Also notes price cuts for booze in Peoria and various local notices including Carrie Hearway’s fines, C. W. Cushman’s death, and a Toledo horseman suicide.
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root advertised as a kidney remedy promises rapid relief for kidney and bladder troubles, rheumatism, back pain, and urination issues. The ad touts samples and a free book by mail, urging readers to mention Indianapolis Daily.
A thread of early market reports from Lemdon and Indianapolis notes varied stock prices, cattle and hog receipts, and grain prices. Comparative shifts show weaker wheat, mixed corn bids, and steady sheep values alongside regional banking and industrial mentions.
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