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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1908

Page

10

Ves of Husbands Mary Has Had in 25 Years

Jeffersonville Indiana reports Mrs. George C. Smith born Mary L. Muir has been married five times in 25 years. Her first marriage to William Thompson occurred on December 24, 1878. Subsequent marriages to John Colvin April 28, 1887 John Neal Insted January 2, 1 until February 25, 18 percent, and Albert Connell followed April 13 1809 ended in divorces or estrangements.

Jeffersonville Ind George C. Smith Mary L. Muir Young William ©. Thompson Smith John Colvin

Storms Rain Toll Hits Hartford Ind Trains Delayed

Severe storms drenched multiple towns. In Hartford City lightning struck a building injuring prosecutor John Burns, derricks toppled, traffic on the traction line halted for hours. Crawfordsville reports corn losses. Columbus sewer flood and basement damage. Wabash lightning hit a substation, suspending service pending repairs.

Hartford City Ind John Burns Crawfordsville Columbus Fort Wayne & Southwestern Traction Line

Campaign plan targets white employers in Porter county

A. J. Bows ter, leader of anti Negro labor campaigns in northern Indiana, announces he will publish the name of every white employer of Negro labor in Porter county in the Chesterton Tribune. He says he will place the list at the head of editorials to expose efforts to bring a large colony of Negroes to the area and vows to use all means to stop it.

Laporte Ind A. J.bowster Fght Chesterton Tribune Porter County

Senator Quay Ejected From Train Over Fare Payment

Philadelphia August 2 Senator Quay faced a ride dispute on the Perkiomen Valley line when the Reading Railway conductor demanded fare. Quay paid after being informed he could be ejected if unable to pay. The incident was referred to Reading officials for action.

Philadelphia Senator Quay Sean Reading Railway Reading Pearpet Tose Hia Jon

Benicia Diamond Robbery Cleared

A window smashing at Bebteta Diamond Co on E Washington St is solved with the arrest of Newton Strat irvington and Robert Stewart 14d Olive St who were found with jewelry on Troi Police Capt Kruger and Officers Arkins Duncan worked through the night tracing witnesses The suspects questioned for loitering while two traveling youths were charged with loitering and found jewelry on their persons Stewart claimed innocence and said Strat is innocent He fled to Cincinnati then to Indianapolis after the deed.

Bebteta Diamond Company E. Washington St Newton Strat Irvington Robert Stewart Olive St Troi Kruger Arkins and Duncan Ime Atelen New Jersey-ats Sraith Stewart Star Cincinnati Indiananells

Simon threatens breakup of barber union or ruin

Jacob Simon, facing refusals to unionize his Danville barber shop, plans to relocate and open a new shop offering low prices. He vows to either go broke himself or break up the union, as he leases a central room for the new venture.

Simon Barbers’ Union Danville Jacob Simon Hhe Wieh Nenutl Dar

Indianapolis Snatches Of City Life And Incidents

A mosaic of city notes recounts improvements on Park Ave and Brookside, a busy reading room, Riley’s visits to the governor, and a host of small events. Reports mention a sick state police captain, a runaway transfer wagon incident, a golden wedding celebration, and locals chasing rumors, with several items about crime, transportation, and stray happenings around Cerentinetown and along New York Street.

Logsdon Palitice Park-ave Cpl A.D. Shaw Petoskey Merchants’ Salvage Corps Busine Brookside Subdivision Capt. Hiatt State House James Whitcomb Riley Governor's Office New York St Fresh Air Mission Col. Perry Colorado Beara J. A. Bushong Walted Brethren Church Eleventh Et Aurel Squire Nickerson Brown County Bright and W. Michtiean Mastachteetts Ave Herman Weinherert

Lipton Ends Cup Bid In War of Words

Sir Thomas Lipton declares his attempts to lift the cup are over amid a heated exchange with Sir Horace Tozer and a reporter. He criticizes the Reliance as too strong for any foe and reflects on efforts he has made, claiming he has done everything possible.

Tommy Lipton New York Thomas Lipton Horace ‘Tozer Cornee

Hanna's Condition Not Serious in Cleveland Report

In Cleveland Ohio in August reports indicate the condition of Senator bani te nor consid ered perineal at ke otot remains not serious. The sparse dispatch notes no immediate danger or lasting impact on official duties. The brief item emphasizes a stable health outlook despite uncertain phrasing.

Hanna Cleveland Bani Te

Births and Deaths Involving RW and Junie Brown and Others

Birth notices list RW and Junie Brown of 1 Brookside Ave and numerous families with newborn girls and boys. deaths include Infant Deusen and John Bagenwinn. marriages feature several pairings such as William and Ellen Ritter and Henry and Grace Miller. building permits cite additions and new structures across Madison Ave and Washington St with costs noted.

Junie Brown Brookside-ave Alice Agenhoernt AlKlaamaist Irl Wall Edna Biedienkl Mickel Ilen Rinnell Engiehoan Laura Barekiad Charles Send Alyrtin Hiisehaupt Za Schell AB Hawes Zacharias Prinds Sprecher Bes Emi Veresa Erhober Molkele Tee Emma Reeves Wwe Robert Dul Tyne W. Mary Landeets Lee Lalla Spulman West-st Deusen Massachus Weare Holter Uy Witan Hantet Easiest Avettomial Crew John Bagenwinn Jomantha Matasivos el Alice Hh McManamon Canine Pyonln Joby Gordon Nordykeuve Crouyy Sulla Holz Sancumptions

Turned hose on the Redemptionists in Paris riot

Paris August 28 Shidiers forcibly expelled the Redemptionist fathers from 14 Les Salter monastery. In Vendec department the fathers barricaded the doors hurled missiles from windows injuring several. Doors broke open the fathers retreated to the roof as water from a fire hose soaked the area.

Paris Les Salter Department of Vendec Thurray

Giant Iron Horse to Star at St Louis Fair

A massive tandem compound locomotive built by American Locomotive Works, weighing 745,000 pounds, claims to be the heaviest locomotive ever. It is set for display at the St. Louis World’s Fair. George McGrew dies suddenly in Richmond Indiana, a longtime railroad man with the Pennsylvania Railroad.

New York BE O American Locomotive Works George McGrew Richmond Ind. Au Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Chicago Gas Rates Spark Frustration in Kokomo

In Kokomo Indiana residents and gas customers oppose a proposed Chicago gas camping plan to supply fuel, arguing rates at Si rents per Lam and a $00 monte stave fee. The dispute includes demands for two cars per family and potential franchise ratification if restrictions are removed, with concerns about future supply and costs.

Kokomo Ind. Ang Chuneimer Chicago St. Poot Cornell Chienge Windy City

Polecat in Jeffersonville Sparks Citywide Turmoil

In Jeffersonville Indiana Aug, a polecat caused chaos by frightening residents and disrupting the telephone exchange. A colored man hunted and killed the animal to protect his kin, prompting police to retreat to outlying districts amid the commotion. In nearby Hagerstown three masked burglars tortured a widower Charles Crabbe to reveal where he kept $2 intended for seed wheat.

Jeffersonville Ind Niy Akin Atandault Hagerstown Charles Crabler Crabbe

Special Cincinnati Return Train Fares Noted

Railway notice lists $1.25 round trip from Indianapolis to Cincinnati with departures from Union Station and arrivals at Central Union. Includes 220 p Bt Terre Haute $1.00 and Greencastle 75¢. Rain disruption noted with 1:04 a.m. Indianapolis Union Station departure and 11 p.m. arrival. Bronson sign off.

Cincinnati Axprose Tpania Bo Hoge Mracnvere Indianapoly Luton Station Central Union Station P Bt Terre Haute Greencastle Indianapolis Union Station Hrturalng Lesen Tatra Hanke HU. Bronson

Rainfall in Indiana Drops Heaviest in Logansport

A weather summary reports Thursday night rain in Indiana with nine tenths of an inch locally and 172 inches in Logansport. The statewide average rainfall reached about 3.1 inches, described as fair but not heavy precipitation, with the northwest and western areas noted for general rainfall.

Indianapolis Indiana Loganeport

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