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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1909

Page

5

Train Robbers Hold Up Delaware Lackawanna Train

Mason Gilliland a watchman is shot twice during a daytime holdup near Hackensack in the Mackensack meadows. Robbers stop a fast freight bound for Buffalo, loot a car, defy Gilliland, and flee as armed searches by Lackawanna officials and New Jersey police begin. Gilliland is aided by engineers and taken to Hoboken.

New York Delaware, Lackawanna &Western Mackensack Meadows Hackensack Mason Gilliland Gilliland Gillland

Taft Returns to Golf After Cabinet Meetings

After two days of cabinet conferences President Taft resumed golf at Myopia to play his first match with Rollo Ogden. Rumors say James B. Reynolds may join the tariff commission. forest lands dispute causes pressure between Pinchot and Ballinger.

Beverly Mass Taft Rollo Ogden New York James B. Reynolds the Treasury Tariff Commission Pinchot Ballinger Forestry Bureau Roosevelt Balliger Interior

Relic of War En Route to Indiana Capitol

The Indiana legislature seeks a lifelong home for the Indiana battleship figurehead, sent from Philadelphia to Indianapolis. The Navy Department proposes to keep the relic in Indiana indefinitely after distribution plans take shape. Governor Marshall’s return around Sept. 1 will spark celebrations with a potential address by Fighting Bob Evans. Citizens show strong interest in the Cuban waters fame of the figurehead from a decade ago.

Indiana Indianapolis Navy Yard Philadelphia Statehouse Navy Department C. A. Korbly Seventh District Marshall Congressman Korbly Bob” Evans Santiago

Growth and Annexation The Great Los Angeles Emerges

A dramatic vision from the Los Angeles Examiner lauds annexation as Wilmington votes to join San Pedro in forming a mighty metropolis. The piece envisions a sprawling city with warehouses, trains, ships, offices, banks, and blossoming Southern California homes along a developing coastline.

Los Angeles Wilmington San Pedro Sean California

Balloon Wrecks in Seine During Paris Flight

A large dirigible piloted by M Capazza and three passengers crashed into the Seine at Paris on August 23 during a Paris to London attempt. Caught by wind, it ripped on telegraph wires then willow trees, sank after occupants jumped clear, the 180 foot airship built with a steel frame.

Paris Clement Bayards London Seine M. Capazza

Morocco leather trade and sumach tanning noted

A Manchester Guardian article explains Messina’s sumach export and its role in genuine morocco goat skin tanning. It notes authentic morocco uses pure sumach, while imitations dyed with babool or bark exist and are detectable with wear. roan is sumach tanned sheep skin and cars revived morocco demand.

Messina Morocco Sicily Manchester Guardian

Statement of Home Life Insurance Company December 1908

State of Indiana Auditor certifies the Home Life Insurance Company of New York City balance sheet as of December 1 1908. The report lists assets total 21 706 901 70 and liabilities 20 064 452 00 with capital details and notes on bonds loans and premiums. Principal officers are George E Ide president and Ellis W Gladwin secretary with office at No 36 Broadway New York.

the Home Life Insurance Company No. 36 Broadway New York City N. Y George E. Ide Ellis W. Gladwin Eeenenesrenees State of Indiana Office of Auditor of State Commercial Union Assurance Co., Ltd Pine and William Streets New York A. H. Wray London England Western Department H. C. Eddy Chicago U. S Prussian National Insurance Company Monadnock Block Germany Harold W. Letton Indiana Monec Lombary Building East Washingion

Columbia Insurance Company Financial Statement 1908

The Columbia Insurance Company located at No 15 Exchange Place Jersey City New Jersey reports capital 4000000 with assets 638234.? including cash 866414 bonds 509965.81 and other securities 289212.50. Liabilities include losses in suspense taxes on premiums and required reserves totaling 698,729. The state auditor certifies the December 1 1908 statement as a true copy on file.

U. S

Gottlieb Knettel's Death Ruled Pneumonia, not Suicide

Coroner Blackwell reported Gottlieb Knettel found dead near J. M. I railroad tracks after a Sunday discovery died of pneumonia. Initially thought to be self-inflicted, autopsy clarified the cause. Knettel resided at 1422 8S New Jersey Street.

Blackwell Gottlieb Knettel Knettel New Jersey Street

United States Branch and Insurance Notes in Chicago Ledger

State auditor reports on the Commercial Union Assurance Co and the Prussian National Insurance Co with assets liabilities and capital details. Includes real estate listings, loans, securities, and amounts insured, plus miscellaneous notices and help-wanted ads.

Twisted Hands Reflect Hidden Grace in Smith College Poetry

The excerpt contrasts aged hands with youth, noting worn, knotted fingers bearing patient strength. It speaks of tenderness in their touch and the idea that God has clasped such twisted hands, preserving dignity and grace within labor and time.

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