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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1908

Page

2

Trusts Prepare for Battle at Benwood

In Wheeling West Virginia on August 22 a clash between striking machinists and United States Steel Company workers at Benwood is anticipated. Rifles are inside the works, a searchlight is installed, and windows are boarded with door loopholes as the company vows to protect its men amid rising tensions.

Wheeling WW. Va United States Steel Company Benwood Walley United States Reel Company

Heirs of Samuel Williams Testate Relief in Columbus

WHERITS MILLIONS COLUMBUS Ind Aug 22 2 HK Hawner former trustee of Central Insane hospital fears inheriting part of an estate valued at 5000 left by the late Samuel Williams former minister to ceremony He died recently and the money will go to his nephews and nieces about six in all.

Columbus Ind Hawn Er Central Insane Hospital Samuel Wiliams Ceremany

Two Hour Wrestle Ends In Draw In Rochester

In Rochester on Monday evening Max Wiley of the city and Harvey Marker of Worcester wrestled two hours without a fall, the match declared a draw. Also notes a mass meeting in Ward II where residents petitioned Council over Moriarty oil ordinance and a doctor’s improving condition following a postponed operation.

Rochester Max Wiley Thin City Harvey Marker Worcester

Rich Minerals Reported at Devil's Gap in Wichita Mountains

Aug. 22 in the Wichita mountains reports great excitement at Lagert and Lone Wolf over discoveries of rich minerals at Devil's Gap, 18 miles south of Lone Wolf, QUTHRIE, C. T. witnesses say the ore may attract attention from prospectors and buyers.

Quthrie C. T Lagert Lone Wolf Wichita Mountains Devil'a Gap

Suffocated, Four Children Die in Pennsylvania House

Philadelphia report says Sherthe Rhoda, 48, suffocated herself and four children with a gun device. two children died, others in serious condition as husband, away at the time, arrested then released. Indiana and national notices follow with postmaster appointments and anti-colonization agitation in Porter and surrounding counties.

Philadelphia Sherthe Rhoda Mrn. Heds Herband

Major the well known St Bernard of Indianapolis

Major is a two year old St Bernard owned by Charles Yorger of 1064 Virginia Ave. He is praised as an all around good dog and a guard against other dogs. Known for intelligence he enjoys park outings with his mistress and carrying her jacket in a basket. He sleeps by day and roams at night, and can unlatch gates like a lock. He bathes regularly and seems to understand speech, nearly talking. The photo shows Major carrying a sun in his mouth.

Major St. Bernard Charies Yorger Wirginia-ave Indianapolis Amile Haenard Pan

Baptists on the Warpath at Mount Calvary Session

In Columbus Georgia Mount Calvary missionary association meets at Mount Olive Baptist Church 12 miles from town with guards to avoid faction clashes. A previous church meeting saw a clash between factions that left two men shot and a large crowd predicts possible bloodshed during the session.

Columbus Aue Mount Calvary Missionary Naptial Association Mount Olive Baptist Church

Madame Humbert case opens in Paris trial

Madame Humbert, addressing the court, defends her and asserts the genuineness of her statements. She reveals a coded Crawfords group identity as Regnier and claims a wartime fortune tied to speculation. The lawyer for her defense outlines Regnier, linked to Bismarck and Marshal Bexaine treason, condemned by court martial.

Paris Romalpe d'Autaeleac Mae Madame Hambert Crawfords Crawford Regnier Maitre Bismarck Marshal Bexaine

Fatally Stabbed at Carnival in Kalamazoo Hatpin Attack

McArthur, a wealthy stockman from Saco, Maine, was fatally stabbed Friday night at a Kalamazoo carnival by an unknown woman with a hatpin. A boy slammed a woman with a duster, prompting the assailant to attack McArthur who fell as she fled into the crowd.

Kalamazoo Mich McArttur Saco Mons McArisor McArthur Ios

Salvationists to Invade Kentucky and Tennessee Feud Districts

Atlanta August report states the Salvation Army plans a march into Kentucky and Tennessee feud regions early next month. Capt. Herriman will lead a five man detachment from Atlanta with additional volunteers from Cincinnati to seek to convert feuding locals and curb violence amid recent Hat­reath county unrest.

Atlantas Beau-vaph Berrian Atlanta Salvation Army Kentucky Tennessee Salvation Hreathitt County Berriman Herriman Abit II Bani Atlanto Cincinnati Ocner Yhipen

Tickle Woman Jilted Man Over Forged Funds to Marry Her

In Noblesville Indiana two months after, Thomas Jater and others faced charge for forging a check on Westfield Bank to raise funds to wed Lena Johnson daughter of a farmer. Jater was jailed for two months and released to learn the girl had moved on to another man, leaving him heartbroken and claims of a promise to wait.

Noblesviler Ind Thomas Jater Westfield Bank Lena Johnson Alin

Prayers Save Husband as Bond Is Reconsidered

In Lincolnsville Nebraska a wife pleading and prayers moved police to accept her bond for the appearance of her husband in trial after 30 days. F W Bronson faces charges of attempting to sell cocaine taken from Lincoln Drug Company stock. London cathedral posts smoking ban amid foreign visitors and American guests who smoke inside.

Liscole Neb F. W. Bronson Lincoln Drug Company London St. Pals Cathedral

Acquittal in 20 Minutes for Martha Dixon Murder Trial

In Camelton Indiana on August 2 a jury acquitted Martha Dixon of murdering her husband after deliberating about two minutes. The verdict prompted emotional reaction from Dixon who thanked the jurors as the crowd waited outside a crowded courtroom.

Martha Dixon Camelton Ind Ywan Thias Dixon Erie

Largest and Smallest Indiana Productions

Aug 4 Fui local wag Williams parading mis tern pry the Ge AL Ph teailan gresaits for ma omoet peculiareae, made ut sa potty termed the "hargest and smartest Unlina produce" . His attractions consisted of a man is feet Lal and a man d fet and 7 meden fall, 4) woman y fort 1) and a woman Fy feet tally a man weughing: hr unned tnd a man weighing. 6 pounds, a log W weighing 163 pounds and a dug welling Pi pounds. His attraction was easily the het patronized on the grenails.

Fui Tirane

Wabash Hearing Details Receivership in Viability Case

In Wabash Indiana Auge Tn before Judge Shierty a hearing addressed a viability claim. The court considered $25,000 and asset values tied to a plant supply contract. Maye, acting for the institution, represented by Habkn Holding, attended as a receiver likely appointment was anticipated.

Wabash Ind Shierty Habkn

Banks Collapse Report From Darlas Aug 20 Turbulent Spillover

Four banks collapsed on Friday amid a regional financial crisis. The Beaumont area faced a widening impact with several firms tested by stress and fear of further closures. Officials warn the nationwide downturn could reach broader markets as interlinked institutions face liquidity strains.

Darlas Cilzena National Beaumont Muradin Freon

Desertions at Fort Snelling Shock City Forces

Rapid withdrawal of soldiers from Fort Snelling and St Paul posts follows warnings of discipline. About 25 men deserted after the Jag payday, with two absent Thursday, leaving authorities grappling with the scale of the lapse amid reports of unrelated unrest and financial losses from Salem mill fires.

Breakfast on Coffee Rush for the Train

A suburban note highlights a commuter routine of coffee and rolls before trains, describing the morning rush, breakfast habits, and a shift toward Postum as a coffee substitute. It recounts a man pressed by nerves and indigestion who switches to Postum with reported relief, aided by family encouragement and medical approval.

Sound Advice and Local Notices in a Fragmented Post

Fragmentary text references a sound advice column and local notices with scattered names and events. It mentions ward activities, a teen issue, and various individuals, hinting at community guidance and public notices without clear details or cohesive narrative.

Fragmented notes mix with ads and slogans in unsettled OCR

The readable fragments resemble a chaotic newspaper page with disjointed phrases, street ads, prices, and local notices. Mentions include trademarks, product promotions, and a teething syrup claim priced at twenty five cents, plus a Kroxs barber shop listing at Meridian and Washington.

Vandalia Linz to Evansville Round Trip Fare 2 50

Train excursion notice offers $2.50 round trip from Vandalia Linz to Evansville with departures August 22 and 23 and return August 25. Tickets available at Indianapol is Union Station. Bookings via Bolt for trains leaving 3 30 p m August 22 and August 23. return trip arrives Indianapolis by 5 a m August 25. Supplementary lines reference miscellaneous Sun office notices offering help wanted and rental ads.

Evansville Bolt Indianapols Lubaim Ab Reguir Ralne Meluding Indianapolis W. Wastiigtor Union Mtation W.W. Richardson

Parks Convicted in New York Extortion Case

Sambel J Parks a labor leader was convicted in New York Aug 22 of extorting money from employers. The Haiximettn pratlty for extortion fared the sentence amid a murky report with unclear wording. BIRAWMEYER & NITE advertise river trips. Vandalia Line offers round trips to Terre Haute and Greencastle with varied prices. Madison and WeaVe offers rail fares. river excursion details noted with prices.

New York Sambel J. Parks Hebor Fcith Omuloyerk Haiximettn Tayi

Pennsylvania Lines Low Fares to Richmond and Michigan City

Indiana Yearly Meeting Society of Friends ticket notice lists $1.24 Cincinnati round trip and $1.25 Michigan City and Return, with Aug departures. Special trains, limited services, and destinations Rushville Connersville Hamstom noted. tickets required. Reference to TEC SUN free liners and contact at The Sun office.

Richmond Ind Indiana Yearly Meeting Society of Friends Sheama Richardson D. B Cincinnati GM A. mi Willeave Rushville Connersville Hamstom Cincinnnati TEC Sun SUN St. New

Transit schedule details for Indianapolis area trains

Readable fragments show a transit timetable listing first car departures at 6 am, then hourly service with last car around 10:18 pm. Weekend times include special Saturday and Sunday departures from 4:13, 6:36, and 6:40 pm, plus Greenwo od service at 2:00 and 3:30 pm.

Pageenger Ecun Washington-sta Wn IU Teave Ais Jeaven Georgia and Meridiansts Indianafolis E Eastern RY. CO. Sreenfield Tine K . Sarai Reisnes Meridien Georgia St Cary Raven P. Rey Greenfel Nec Expresa Greenfeld Intermindistsetitionen Hove

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