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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
2
Disjointed OCR fragment mentions a king hurrying to a wreck during Wallis Priday maneuvers. It notes soldiers, a collision, and an unclear account of actions taken by the king at an apot, with garbled references to nature and vigilance. Source readability is limited.
New York reports hundreds of children went to Coney Island with many lost during the day. Police recovered about 110 children Thursday and reunited them with their parents as crowds swarmed the island. Free tickets and amusements drew families, and women followed, some to collect belongings while the children wandered. Police estimate around 50,000 people were on the island that day.
In Clarksburg during August, Western Union and American District Telegraph plan to hire young messengers due to messenger unreliability. They will dress in blouses and blue binemers with red leg strips, a novelty expected to boost business according to a manager.
Imperial troops from Adrianople defeated by insurgents in Kirk-Kilezse as 6,000 rebels now control the district. Turkey readies for war with Edhem Pasha in charge and plans to reinforce Macedonia with three new divisions. Germany to supply smokeless powder and horses. Orders placed for rifles and riches.
Henry Hutton, 15, ran away to fund cigarette purchases and was sent to Plymouth training school after Judge Snybbs warned confinement to age 21. The case notes he always returned for meals and faced family concerns about his behavior.
Alexander Winton wife, Mrs. Winton, of Winton automobile maker, suffered long nervous depression and died after wandering from her Lake Avenue home to Take Rite cliff near Glenvale. He believes she wandered and fell, not deliberate self harm.
A long time seaman details years of stomach trouble, medicine reliance, and weight loss. After trying Grape-Nuts in Cleveland he reports rapid digestion and lasting relief, noting renewed nerves and strong appetite. He claims seasickness relief and that his grandkids and fellow crew swear by the cereal.
In a violent incident William Tetehoy allegedly attempted to murder his wife and their 4 year old child. The suspect struck the woman with a wire and then delivered a fatal blow to the head and a blow to the child. Neighbors were drawn by screams. Richey escaped and remains at large.
In Frankfort Indiana on August 10, Ezekial Timmon a noted farmer Prom Callan allegedly carried out a threat of self harm after a dispute with his sister Mrs Marton Pry The Colfax undertaker found the body in the city near a factory where Timmon had hidden with a morphine bottle Authorities say Timmon was not sound and is dead in the wreckage of this case amid a townwide inquiry
The sad tale of Alice Conley, 32, found alone without relatives, died after long illness and drug use. She entered City hospital Thursday and, at an early age, was orphaned. She used morphine to ease pain and later large amounts of chloroform and cocaine. Her body may be turned over to the Anatomical Board unless claims are filed promptly.
The Kaw river rose again during the night by about three feet with early Friday increases at two inches per hour. Temporary bridges are endangered and previous bridge replacements halted after being swept away twice this summer.
Rivalry over the lease and purchase of Indian allotments has escalated. About 400 Choctaws were brought to Atoka to select land and are now under armed guard. A dead line is drawn and suspected land grafters are held.
In Missouri Pacific freight wreck at a Valley Park crossing two trains collided killing brakeman F. E. Mercer and injuring engine driver John Christine who was fatally scalded. The incident occurred Friday near BT Louie Missouri. John G. Car is former secretary of the treasury who bought a country place at treeny New York.
Caleb Powers argued for his life in a Goebel murder trial at Grourgown Kentucky on August 22. He denied conspiracy charges, attacked jury summons, and claimed reward funds caused his arrest while insisting he was not connected to the assassination. power's remarks touched on Youtsey, Goldens, and others as he sought to cast doubt on the prosecution.
Charles Norris of New York, a socialist reader walking from San Francisco to York, reached Mansfield Thursday night. He spent his last 16 cents for breakfast the next morning, the final money given by Frank Strickland, a socialist teacher, during his trek. Norris, once weak and consumptive, now believes the danger lessens though his weight has changed.
Fire raged through a barn at the Keokville iron company plant in Tennessee causing extensive damage. No injuries reported as fire crews battled the blaze and protected nearby structures.
Baroness Lowenfeld, widow of a German nobleman aged 39, has raised funds by selling the family vault in Munich's cemetery to cover gambling debts at Monte Carlo. The case reflects a dramatic financial scrape and a fall from aristocratic wealth.
Aug 2 dispatches report Senator Cullom predicting a possible political revolution if the Johnson wing gains in Ohio and eastern Democrats unite behind a strong candidate. He notes the likelihood of an extra session over the Cuban reciprocity treaty and Panama Canal ratification, with Roosevelt's running mate expected to be a western man. Boers detained in Bermuda may seek American funds for passage home as they face repatriation after declaring allegiance to Britain.
Unions in Elkhart Ind boycott a fly shop prompting D H Rotter to make an assignment. Day Mobilitier totals reach 9000 dollars with cash cameras amounting to 600 Walsh Boyle Co of Chicago are listed as the heaviest creditors seeking about one cent on the dollar amid the financial action.
Marion Indiana resident George Bierla serves as ensign in the Navy aboard the cruiser San Francisco bound for Beirut. He has previously competed in major yachting events, and his assignment reflects ongoing fleet operations amid tensions in the region.
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