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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
1
Indianapolis crowd serenades Senator Fairbanks with German phrases during an event. The speech turns to appreciation as the singer jokes about language and patriotism, ending with chants praising the senator amid lingering cheers and mockery.
Armament list reports ships to be supplied at port with a mix of breech loading and rapid fire guns. Numbers include 9 inch, 12.6 inch, 5 inch, 8 inch, 6 pounder, and 1 inch calibers, plus several rapid fire models. Total crews listed include 471 men and 45 officers with numerous additional officers.
Berlin reports say American Vice-consul Magelssen, noted for protecting American subjects in Armenia, was killed in Beirut. Dispatches claim the act was politically motivated and welcomed by Turkish authorities. Roosevelt orders Rear Admiral Cotton to Beirut to prepare a show of force and seek reparations, while the Turkish denial of knowledge surfaces from Constantinople.
New liner advertisements dated the ninth semendry list wants including a baker, a housekeeper, a chambermaid, and two foundry helpers. An ice box for sale, a girl for housework, eight room house for sale, and furnished rooms for rent appear among the items. The notice uses fragmented spellings and titles typical of early classifieds.
Senator Beveridge ready to support the Ohio campaign after discussions with Senator Nanna and a request from Gen Charles Dick, head of the state Republican committee. A letter Friday asked how much time he can devote, with a strong push for a full week of service in Ohio.
Washington report notes that 4,990 employees of the Government Printing Office have taken the oath of allegiance to the United States. The item mentions Fairview Park in connection with the piece.
Former United States consul general at Constantinople Luther Short says Turks show no hostility toward Americans and suggests the Magelsten case was personal. He notes Turks are bold and open and warns of misreadings from Turkish officials and interpreters. Snyder, reporting, cites Short’s view on Western civilization and Turkish behavior in Constantinople.
The 1 te Hite daughter of Conapiie Hate Hildebrand travels with AD Wig Bave and family as doctors say she seeks relief from sea sickness and poor health. She will visit Vienna and other European cities on a careful itinerary guided by her father and staff. authorities note her long journey demonstrates determination to recover despite illness.
The report alleges that Moor Lar Friday and Charles Gubert confessed to stealing a gold watch from Mrs Barres, a victim described among five colored witnesses. The defendants were said to have sold the watch at a jewelry store on Strteanth and Diviolssts, with Gilwer connected to the Whefhaid oat sale.
A garbled prophecy warned of coming war involving seven nations led by Turkey, with famine and global turmoil. Charles Whe Sn Riker claimed a divine message predicting destruction and the second coming, citing religious leaders and captives. The text mixes prophetic rhetoric with apocalyptic tones and references a gathering at a depot.
A woman named Mim Keller was riding a Tremont Street car near Haet Wink Massachusetts Avenue when she fell while alighting at Germinia Park. She sustained a fracture at the back of the skull and brain contusion, with lingering confusion, and was carried to her home by a conductor. medical staff believe she will recover.
Police linked New ton Stant and William Stewart to multiple daytime robberies at Benjcla diamenst company and Millers drug store near Baxt and Washington streets. Goods including tenives cigars and fashion items were taken. Prosecution sent Willie Ba der and others to the grand jury as officers alleged entry through a trangem and tied suspects to the Friday raid.
In Derby Indiana two youngest sons of Mrs Javon Davis were drowned together in the Able river on Thursday evening. Mrs Divis and several children had attended an Apache Leopold event while the boys stayed at home. No recovery of the bodies had been made at press time.
A heavy waterprint canvas tent 390 feet long and 14 feet wide will seat 4000 spectators at the Indianapolis horse show, to be held the week of Sept. 31 at the corner of Capitol and Sixteenth Streets. The arena center will be an elliptical 225 by 72 feet with a sawdust-dirt base, surrounded by a foot promenade and boxed seating for six, Rye seating for four, and a viewing ramp. Foreign exhibitors will stable horses on ground and vehicles in a separate tent. grounds resemble a circus setup with concessions and rides to follow.
A chaotic news page recounts a meteorologist’s failed forecast as readers mock the weatherman. A breakfast bar debate ensues about rain and credibility. The Indianapolis forecast predicts showers and variable winds over the 38 hour period ending 8 p.m. Aug 29 with temperatures around 70 to 77.
At the Indiana State Fair grounds Charles Downing, state fair secretary, wired driver-trainer Alliant Sanders with a large offer Friday. Sanders said Lou Dillon has no engagements, and he hopes to bring the trotter back to race the queen at Indianapolis. If the offer is high enough Lou Dillon may challenge the queen’s two minute mark on the fair track.
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