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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
8
Reports from Marion and Richmond describe early season hoops action as McGaughey formally assumes coaching duties at Shortridge. Players showed strong conditioning in practice at the MCA gym, while Indiana’s fast start prompts expectations of a competitive season.
Cay cub Dillard parlors manager Lew Laubscher won a pool match against Pence on Wednesday night with a score of 135 to 78. The lively contest saw Laubscher gain early control and maintain lead throughout, delivering a decisive victory.
Sach leads with high scores as the Royals and Reliance tame the Ram le in a midweek game. Nearly all teams posted strong totals with standout performances amid a lively Wednesday night scoreboard.
A county race produced a surprising outcome as Rim, once a candidate for sheriff, suffered a decisive defeat after the tally. He withdrew from public life, turned to farming, and found wealth in growing crops, deeming the loss fortuitous for his future.
In New York on December 3 Joseph Johnson a Brooklyn trolley motorman likely sacrificed his tie to warn a woman and two children from a runaway car. He sustained a fractured skull and a broken leg but doctors say recovery is possible. bystanders leaped clear as the horse and carriage hurtled toward the edge. The woman and children escaped unharmed as Johnson swerved to avert disaster.
New York, December date unclear. The Culver divorce case advances with examinations and recast statements by Mrs Belo Wiests and others. Senator Clark is named as father of Mrs Culver, with alleged statements about purdons and alleged purdons testimony cited.
An advertisement claims Dr Mies Nersine strengthens nerves and promises better sleep and health. It uses urgent language, warnings about delay, and a postal order call to action with vague, nonsensical ingredients.
The page lists varied amusements and theatre ads including Mrs Langiry and Mrs Deering in a divorce, grand shows at Sam, priced acts at the Empire with Crackerjacks, and a three day engagement at the Parr. It mentions performers like Lotte Cushing and Nancy Bekes, with notes on productions such as May I and Tawline.
A noted commission from Nutmongers plans to examine Indiana prison conditions as part of a broader show. Connecticut officials consider similar reforms and appointed Albert Garyta to lead their reform effort amid indeterminate national discourse.
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