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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1908

Page

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Weyenburg Fails to Appear in Princess Riveria Case

Henry Weyenburg, wealthy Nebraska, did not appear against Princess Riveria and her companion Haley in Polk County court. Both were released on their own recognizance until grand jury hearings. Weyenburg told Capt. Kinney he must return to Hastings for pressing business. he claimed the princess gave him back 41,600 of a 2,100 forfeit.

Henry Weyenburg Riversa William Haley Sige Sn Polkca Court Weyenburg Ner Kinney Hastings Neb

Troops Reportedly Landed at Arato River Mouth

A dispatch from Rear Admiral Glass states a rumor of a Colombian landing at the mouth of the Arato river near Isthmian waters. Washington authorities consider a warning to Colombia possible if incursions resume, though the State Department has not confirmed the report.

Washington Navy Department Glass Isthmian Jathmug Snk Arato State Department Columbia

Davis Caneled the Turks at Alexandretta

The United States legation confirms consul Davis stating that at Alexandretta Turkish police assaulted Attarian, a naturalized American, while Davis tried to intervene and was struck with a cane. Davis and Attarian were aboard a steamer when ordered ashore.

Constantinople United States Davis Alexandretta Attarian

Wart on Leg Plagues Dog In Bogestown Tale

Burl Vaught reports to police a black and tan fox hound with a wart on a front leg that causes bowing walks. Detectives think the hunting dog waded into another dog and cannot free itself due to the wart.

Burl Vaught Bogestown

Murder charge for Marshall Harrington in juvenile court

Marshal Harrington was arraigned in juvenile court on a murder charge for the death of Albert Nicholas. Frank McCry represented him and the case moved to a grand jury after waiving examination. The Marion Trust Company, acting as receiver for Vernon Insurance and Trust, sued Everett Wagner to recover dividends totaling 337702 dollars alleged paid after insolvency. Several stockholders have refunded amounts received after May 1, 1896.

Marshall Harrington Albert Nicholas Frank McCry Marion Trust Company Vernon Insurance and Trust Company Everet Wagner

Liner Advertisements Highlight Seventh Page

The seventh page features new liner ads including Electrician wanted and Rooms for rent. A piano is offered for sale and a millinery store sale is advertised along with several room and man wanted notices.

Vale MilUnery Gale

Angry property owners vs railroad over stalled franchise payout

West Washington property owners from 402 to 430 protest delays after the Indianapolis Logansport Chicago railroad won a franchise and selected Washington Street for depots. They spent hundreds securing deeds, but after two months no payment arrived and deeds remain unsigned. They demanded settlement, meeting resistance from General manager Helwig who promised to refer the matter to President Gale in Chicago.

W. Washington At Indianapolis Logansport Helwig Park Board Gale Chicago

Albany approves barge canal project with large margin

The board of canvassers met Friday and declared the barge canal project approved by 246 312 votes. There were 73 010 votes in favor and 47 08 against.

Albany N. T Dee. i Bate Board of Camvassers

Coat Theft Lands Man in Indiana Reformatory

Willum Ryan received a 14 year term in the Indiana reformatory from Judge Ri ford for stealing an overcoat from the Republican state committee headquarters of Floyd Woods. Woods learned of the theft when Detective Hauser and Colbert recovered the coat from Ryan who was attempting to pawn it. A telegram addressed to Floyd Woods was found in Ryan’s pocket.

Willum Ryan Indiana Reformatory Judge Ri

The Advantages of Early Holiday Shopping

A vintage appeal urges shoppers to begin Christmas buying early to avoid crowds and stockouts. It promises calmer service, better selection, and easier delivery while stressing kindness to clerks and lighter work for store staff.

Bystander Fatally Wounded in Brazil Arrest Attempt

James McCan was fatally injured by Marsha Harmon of Caneyville on Thursday night during a marshal attempt to arrest Daniel Kinkade who was resisting. The weapon discharged accidentally striking McCan. no arrest likely for the marshal.

Brazil Ind James McCan Marsha Harmon Caneyville Daniel Kinkade McCan

Weather forecast for Indianapolis and surrounding region

Weather outlook shows 36 hour period ending 8 p m December 12 with increased cloudiness Friday night and Saturday, rising temperatures and possible rain or snow. Temperature readings include 7 a m 10 a m 24 noon 2 p m with southerly winds across Indiana and adjacent states.

Indianapolis Indiana

Gambling Cases Set for Hearing

A show of James McClasky Wilam Tron and Van Smith enlarged with raping gambling houses was set for 4 p.m. Sunday in police court. Beles files suit. Harry Br nieshan sues Christian Claiz for 2001 claiming theft of a knife and world rob his partner in business.

James McClasky Wilam Tron van Smith Beles Harry BR Nieshan Christian Claitz Fata

Indianapolis Southern Road Seeks Stock Transfer

The Indianapolis Southern railway company petitions to transfer its stock to the United States Mortgage and Trust Company of New York and asks the works board's approval. The project near Unit 2 miles of the Tad is under way with about 100 workers and more money needed.

Indianapolis Southern Road Indianapolia Southern Railway Company United States Mortgage A Id Trust Company New York Works Board Anapolia Vieeigd New York Trust Company Furs Beteslok

Gossip Alorg Commission Row Sparks Christmas Trade Talk

A fragmented report notes a poultry dealer and others discussing Christmas trade receipts and shipments. The piece mentions rising coffee prices and potential further cost increases this week, with speculative talk of substantial daily earnings and seasonal demand.

Controller Denies Request for Hospital Aid

Controller Dana rejects a request from Dr. Spencer for a $2.08 appropriation for the poor at City Hospital. Spencer urged the city to approve the allocation via ordinary action, but Dunn insisted on a special ordinance.

Jake Dunn Spencer

Golden Rails on Silver Ties Raise Park Fare Debate

A disrupted report describes residents debating a proposed fare increase for rail service across the park. Local officials and community members discuss funding, impact on riders, and potential route changes in a tense public meeting.

Wilson dispute over mine workers meeting in Cleveland

Secretary Wilson states there is nothing in the reports about a pending meeting between mine workers district officials and mine operators in Cleveland next Monday. He notes some talk of wage changes but insists the reports repeat familiar lines from prior conventions and cites unlikely contract breaches. The convention is set for January.

Clevel Land Wilson Danneviony Simlac Frank Robbins Pighurg Deere

Interurbans Stop or Pass City Passengers Debate

Editor Henry argues interurbans should not carry city passengers while officials note stops exist. Heary testifies that interurban aims to foster city traffic and cites five cent city fare history amid street railway competition. An old-time entertainment is planned at First Baptist Church Friday night with admission 25 cents.

Kalter Charles L. Heary Waa Vehtay Works Board Heary Henry Pamiora First Baptist’ Church

Roosevelt Rally Grows As Anticipation Mounts For 1904 Convention

A strong Roosevelt chorus fills the Arlington hotel as the Republican national committee gathers. Senator Hanna resists any pledge to accept the presidential nomination while committee members press for Roosevelt as standard bearer. talk of reducing southern representation also arises, with possible delegate impacts listed.

Washington Roosevelt Arlington Hotel National Committee Republical Party Manna Stendard St. Louie Lesan St. Tutia

Army of the Cumberland Memoirs and March to Cumberland

An OCR fragment recalls a procession titled Army of the Cumberland led by High-Spot Heier from Indianapolis toward Cumberland. It describes marching orders, brass band, colorful regalia, and slogans like Are you all desi, with recruits entering the precession amid cheers and a "Freedom and graft for the day" refrain.

Cambbevlant Indianapolis Heier Augustus Napoleon Ranke Cumberland Heser Tim Ald Jack Shea Jack Shia Tren Yiwa Thompson Poluwing McCloskey Sarmentz Benviemett Armitage Tanner Thorn Iereledys

Longtime resident Annie Stiltz Dies at 53 Years

Mrs Annie M Stiltz longtime city resident died Friday in Ish In her move from Louisville Ky she lived near where she died with her parents before 1850 She was mother of seven and an early member of the Planer mission Her burial is set for Monday with services at 2 pm at home and 245 pm at Christ Church

Annie M. Stiltz Edgewoodplier Louisvile Wan Ana Charter Miembers Planer Misaion Christ's Church

Kit Carson Hurt by Falling Iron Beam at Terminal Site

A painter named Kit Carson working on the Trac-Alon and terminal building at Fildoy suffered foot injuries when an iron beam fell and mashed his foot.

Kit Carson Fildoy

Sub Stations Discussed for City Safety Plan

Police sub stations are planned on the road as Chief Kruger seeks cost data and maintenance details from cities using them. Mayor Kleltzman backs the scheme while discussions cover financing collateral. the Board of Safety will visit cities with sub stations next year.

Kruger Kleltzman Board of Safety

Judge Swayne Faces Impeachment Action In Congress

Washington December 1 The House has adopted Rep Lamar Florida resolution to impeach Federal Judge Charles Swayne of the northern Florida district charging high crimes and misdemeanors The impeachment committee plans to summon witnesses after the holiday recess and later turn to Judge Kirkpatrick New Jersey for possible charges to avoid partisanship in Congress.

Washington Haas Lamar Florida Charles Swayne Swayne House Krkpatrick New Jersey Kirkpatrick Sret Congress

Fugitive Richardson Arrested After Long West Virginia Furlough

William Richardson twenty five of McMechen West Virginia, wanted on a felony charge, was arrested Friday morning by Detectives Haley and Lancaster. He had earlier fled to avoid arrest, taking work with William P Stewart, a Mabannet house mover, where he later suffered a serious injury. He is to be returned to West Virginia after requisition papers are prepared.

William Richardson McMechen Haley Lancaster Richardson William P. Stewart House Mover Mabannet Ifo Tlasleter Chestnut St Virginia

Washington Griefs and Washington News Roundup

United States politics and local notices mix in a fragmented Washington brief. Mentions Major Nathorne Robinson’s death after a bicycle incident in New Orefeana, bills proposed by senators Fairbanks and Clark, and visits by Crumpacker and Newberry. Also notes Roosevelt association memberships and rural Indiana mail carrier updates.

Nathorne Robinson New Ore Feana Benatee Gallager New Hampahira Gen Taontcheff United States Wowia Paris Roosevelt Haw Travelers Protectiv Association Fairbanks Johnn A. Thomas Daviesa County Clark Montana Benator Fairbanks Crumpacker Harry B New Ware Roosevelt Indiana Folsomville W. W. Carlists John Roberts Goshen C. M. Crips Monroysville F. J. Barghart Indianapolis Federal Building John Pierce

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Riveria WS Treasury Colombia Arato River Davis. Canled Floyd Woods Bystander Salisbury Rt. D. Salsbury Chicago University Toon Ben Morrison School Croup Theat TLE Son Fateh Chem Alorg Commission Dunn Sanitarian Spencer Indianapas Saunsyorts Unerah Agr Amieh OX Roosevelt Pittsbore New Orleanshie J. S. Brayton Rhode Island Gen. Brayton Brayton Alabama Arkansas Georgia Lonlaiana Maine Massachusetts Min Army OF the Cumberland N Brigade Constant Edgewood Judge Swayne En Funes Barnum
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