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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1908

Page

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Sergeant Fredericks dies not

Sergeant Fredericks, long a weather bureau employee, is critically ill at home in Woodruff Place after enduring starvation and privation during the Greely expedition nineteen years ago. His health has declined over two years with recent weeks marked by mounting weakness and bed confinement, as doctors advised rest. The veteran sergeant, once vigorous, now a frail figure devoted to science amid memories of an ill fated polar effort.

Fredericks Greely Fortit Pole Sergt. Mredeks Haa Weather Bureau Weather Office Sergt Drede Ticks

Reliance Is Hot Favorite In Yacht Race Odds

Odds were 3 to 1 on Yan Ki Tat New York as Reliance’s fine showing against Shamrock NT spurred heavy betting. Shamrock crowd claimed part of the winnings, weather and a flue breeze forecast for Saturday’s 16 mile race. WW Kirby of the Yachting World London expects a strong contest and notes some disappointment with Shamrock III.

New York Reliance Shamrock NT G. Kirby The Yachting World London Shamrock Iti

Farm is Better Than the City for Boys Case

Judge Stubbs in Indianapolis court urged that a farming life offers a better future than urban day labor. Otie Louden and John Hillman faced sealing iron theft charges from Central steel company. Louden, with a clean record before moving to the city, was released after remarks on good farming and schooling. Hillman received probation due to prior trouble.

Judge Stubbs Otie Louden Chestnut St John Hilman West-st Central Steel Compar Louden Indianapolis

Dropped Dead Philadelphia Tragedy After Dispatch Announcement

In Philadelphia veteran real estate man George A Twibell collapsed at home after a dispatch announced his daughter Cecilia’s marriage to James W Gaffney a West Philadelphia clerk The groom reportedly plans a church ceremony followed by a carriage ride The father allegedly disinherited the son amid rumors of a drawn out dispute with the couple and others involved

Philadelphia Ang George A. Twibll Cecilia James W. Gaffney West Philadelphia

Classified notices missing clear nouns and actions

Fragmentary OCR listing jobs and items for sale includes no coherent names dates or locations. The readable bits mention wants for a new under advert, washers bakers porters and a gold brooch lost alongside furniture for sale but lack specific details or parties.

Colored Man Sues Restaurant over Racial Service Denial

James B. Averitt, a paper hanger described as colored, sues restaurant owner Philonises Bayry after being refused service at a Washington Street establishment following a change in ownership. He alleges color barred him from dining. staff offered a kitchen option. Averitt filed suit. justice Smock’s court granted judgment for Averitt, with damages yet to be decided.

James B. Averitt Averitt W. Wasthington St Philonises Bayry Siet Hayes Im Jnatice Smock

Just to Introduce the New Superintendent

County commissioners toured the County Insane Hospital in Julietta on Friday morning with Supt elect Morgan to introduce him to early work. McGregor said the trip had no special significance beyond greeting the new superintendent while lingering political tensions remained surrounding former head Daugherty and Spafford declined to comment.

County Insane Hospital Julietta Morgan McGregor Thomas 15. Spafford

Fatal shooting of officer's wife in kitchen encounter

Patrolman Albert F. Schaeffer awoke to sounds of burglars and fired two shots as he reached the kitchen. A bullet struck his wife, who is not expected to recover. no burglars were found. The incident occurred in the early morning hours, and authorities reported no arrests at the scene.

Chagoo Albert F. Schaeffer Kyiday Kittcen Schapfer

Four robbers captured after Reno area robbery

A garbled report says four train robbers were captured by Sheriff Lamb after they shot and robbed Patrick Welch near a cart by Tovelack. The attackers allegedly robbed the crew and were pursued by local residents.

Winsnemucga Nev Ravbers Sheriff Lamb Patrick Welch Tovelack

Fight at Frankfort resort leaves man dead in street

In Frankfort Indiana a dispute at a resort ended with Harsey Thomas felled by a punch from Mary Lorriand. The fighting men had been drinking near the doorway of Thomas’s home when Loveland struck Thomas on the head, causing a fatal neck fracture.

Frankfort Ind Harsey Thomas Marry Lorriand Loveland

Lou Jones Song Makes A Big Hit In The East

Hundreds of Indianapolis residents recall Miss Louise Brehany’s three week engagement at Fair Bank where she sang Dear heart a haunting ballad. The song was penned by Laula Weslyn Jones a noted Indianapolis journalist now gaining fame for the hit. Critics compare its sentiment to famous 19th century ballads and predict lasting popularity for the tune.

Indianapolis Louise Brehany Fair Bank Laula Weslyn Jones Mnaures 3 Annie Laurie Tasters Music al Louis Weslyn Jones Misa Brehany Jessie Bartlett Davis Helena Mora Adelina Pattl

Not Yet Signed Franchises Affect Riverside Park Access

Indianapolis shows tension as the Indianapolis Logansport and Chicago railroad has not signed the franchise offered. City officials inspect Third Street near Riverside Park to avoid unjust track sinking requests. Park board and officials seek park popularity preservation despite railroad desires.

Indianapolis, Logansport & Chicago Railroad Thirtleth St Riverside Park Board of Works Culley Park Board

Dreak Drunk Lays on State Grounds Raft Steps

A plain drunk named Dreak returns to a raft step after being run out of state hours grounds. He tried to smoke a pipe and, overcome by drowsiness, lay on the stone steps with the pipe in his mouth as a humorous, muddled scene unfolds. The man owns it.

State Hours

Warm and fair forecast for Indianapolis area

The traveling man and Dyspeptic Sam discuss rain, while the 36 hour forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for fair weather with warmer conditions. Friday night and Saturday expected to be warmer with temperatures rising from 64 at 7 am to around 90 at noon and 82 at 2 pm. South winds prevail across Indiana and neighboring states.

Sam Indianapous Indiana

Saloon Brawl Ends With Fines for Busch and Casey

A Thursday saloon altercation on Massachusetts avenue ended when Will Busch and John Casey were insulted by Harry Jackson who was then knocked down. Nearby bystanders intervened as he appeared ready to assault them. Busch and Casey were fined $19 plus costs in police court Friday morning.

Massachusetts Ave Will Busch John Casey Harry Jackson Ately Jackson Buseh Casey

This is the Week 10 Put Up Blue Plums

A commission man urges households to put up blue plums this week. He predicts a larger market supply and lower prices now, followed by tighter supply and higher prices after the week.

Jackson Fined in Unlawful Manner Case Near Fall Creek

In police court at midday, Jackson, a colored man, was fined ten dollars and ten days work for unlawful conduct with Pearl Jones, wife of a local man. The case involved a plan linked to recent local notoriety around the Fall Creek area and a prior claim of imposture.

Jackson Fall Creek Ospel Pearl Jones Jones Reacus

A Scaly Argument in Police Court

John D. Findisy a restaurant keeper of 111 Alabamarit and James Bonders a flash-monger argued over past debts and a fight. The incident led to police court proceedings with both men charged.

John D. Findisy Alabamarit James Bonders

Wash water caught fire at 3% Fowlemst Friday morning

A boiler of wash water ignited in a home on 3% Fowlemst Friday morning. Mrs. Kerns, who lived at the scene, told firefighters she hurriedly poured substance into the water to speed boiling. She narrowly avoided injury as she leaned over the pot and no one was harmed.

Appointed A Democrat Washington Alaska Exhibit Appointment

Judge Ryan of Kansas named executive commissioner to head the Alaska exhibit. Lewin T. Williams of Juneau was chosen as executive commissioner with salary, while Gov. Brady serves without pay. The move drew Republican opposition but was upheld by Secretary Hitchcock. The announcement came from Yellowstone Park where Ryan finalized the selection.

Washington Thamis Ryan Kansas Ryan Auch Aony Lewin T. Willame Juneau Alaska Democratic Nations Territory Gov Brady Williamas Judge Ryan Yellowstone Park Hitchenck Hitchcock

Veterans seek veteran on Republican state ticket

Thidlanu veterans press for at least one veteran on the next state Republican convention ticket. W. Grubbs of Martinachile is named for lieutenant governor, with J. P. Newey of Knightly town as the other candidate, though he lacks veteran status. Four veterans sit on the judiciary, and Madley seeks renomination as the sole veteran incumbent. A politician notes veterans deserve representation at the state Heian.

Thidlanu W. Grubbs Martinachile Knightly Town Goy Durehin Hadley Monks Supreme Bench Black Gomatock Madley

Great Grievances in Elliot H. Corman Divorce Suit

Elliot H. Corman asks for divorce from his wife after listing frequent annoyance, egregious nagging, and disagreeable, mean behavior. He argues these conduct patterns justify marital dissolution and seeks dissection of the bonds of matrimony.

Elliot H. Corman Honda

Mrs Hunt's House Fire Ends In Smoke And Loss

A fast moving blaze in a Brightwood area home at 3:00 a.m. forced Mrs. John Hunt and her two young daughters to flee as flames enveloped the rear of the residence. The fire, aided by a distant water supply and extended from a bed into the room, destroyed furnishings and left the Hunt family with substantial losses. Neighbors vow to demand better city protection after the second neighborhood fire in a short span. The Webb estate company holds the property. Hunt, injured by smoke, awaits news as he learns of the blaze Friday morning.

John Hunt Sixteenth-st Town Thames Tire Brightwood Hunt Webb Teak Estata Company

Mountain of Cinders 15 Being Removed From Buried Fire Plug

Reported near the Belt railroad the buried fire plug amid ashes hindered fire teams at a blaze. Coots said cleanup began Friday, noting the plug was beyond use and never properly protected. Residents say letters to authorities were ignored as the issue lingered.

Opnion | Ri Tagas Thursdas

Hair Oil Whisky Probe Sparks Washington Visit

United States revenue collector Geo W. Faucett visited Washington Ind to investigate alleged unlawful production of spring whisky by a local woman. Faucett said he was notified she makes whisky without a license and stores the liquor in barrels labeled Hair Oil as a disguise.

Washington Ind Geo. W. Faucett United States Revenue Collector Pike County Faucet

Colored man in court over white wife case at Nickerson court

Clarence Brown, a colored man living at 1415 Lewis Street, faced a trial after a dispute with neighbor Sadie Davie over his marriage to a white woman. The case featured white and colored witnesses and lawyers, with Brown alleged to have attacked Davie with a hammer and picket. He was found liable only for $1 plus costs.

Bquire Brown Mies Swile Davie Airs Colored Sadie

Drowned Himself After Attack in Utah Hospital

A man identified as Andrew Adama, who allegedly attacked Miss Jennie Gerald on Saturday and attempted self harm, drowned himself in a bathtub at Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City. The report notes confusion and local remarks as the event unfolded with reference to a separate Glens Falls notice about river levels and mill operations.

Salt Lake City Utah Andrew Adama Jennie Gerald Foly Cross Hospital

Three Homes Foster Boy Led To Theft, Court Told

Earl Pulte, before juvenile court Friday, faced theft charges. His father testified the boy, living at three homes, was terrified of discipline and drawn into crime. He sold a bicycle on installment, then stole jewelry to pay for it, and reportedly took $5 from a comrade. A separate accident left Joseph Fisher with a crushed foot likely requiring amputation after a street car accident at the barn.

Earl Pulte Walle Joseph Fisner Arsepalsave Fisher

Wrecks, arrests and a fatal collision reported in line notes

A line mentions injuries from a wreck near Connelaville Pennsylvania and a fatal collapse at the Joseph Horn building in Pittsburgh. It also notes the arrest and jailing of Eugene Field in Chicago on a fraud charge, with later release on bond.

Connelaville Parc Rouge Ledeman Stoughton Ithaey Renffeld Joseph Horn Pittsburg Frederick C Field Eugene Field Chicago

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