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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1908

Page

9

Wall Street Mob Kicks and Beats Arrested Man

In New York Harry D Suydam a Plainfield N J curb broker was fatally shot by J C Lumsden an inventor amid a curb brokers disturbance in Broad street Downs Suydam office man aided by W A Collins a printer restrained Lumsden after the shooting as crowds gathered policemen a reserve force cleared the scene and took Lumsden into custody with recovery uncertain for Suydam and an ongoing page four continuation

Wall Street New York Harry D. Suydam Plainfield N. J Broad Street J. C. Lumsden W. Fifty-seventh Street Lumsden George A. Downs Suydam Oficer Hudson Street Downs Litttle George W. A. Collins Liamsden

Salvation Army Holds Santa Stunt and Warns of Impostor

Santa Claus worked for the Salvation Army at Washington and Meridian, greeting hundreds of children and planning to stay through next week. A woman misrepresenting official status solicits funds from factories, while Major Escott confirms Capt. Anna E. Strohl is the army's authorized solicitor. Indianapolis donations are noted.

Salvation Army Washington and Meridian Streets Ayres Corner Anna E. Strohl Army Indianapolis

Indiana Banker Flees by River to Louisiana Then Confesses

A Brownsville, Texas arrest report tells how Henry E. Agar, an Indiana bank defaulter, nearly drowned after being swept from a grain boat on the Wabash River. He fled to Louisiana under the alias Ralph A. Connor, gained trust in oil fields, and was arrested after an Indiana senator recognized him. His wife and daughter hope for his return and redemption.

Princeton Ind Brownsville Tex Skeleton Henry E. Agar Campbell Austin Hanly Agar Indiana Col Allen Heywood Jennings Wabash River Louisiana Ralph A. Connor Heywoods Col. Heywood Heywood Connor Mr. Heywood Texas San Benito Asar

Help These Soldiers of Peace at Christmas

A Christmas plea by Harry G. Hill of the Third Christian Church urges readers to support the Salvation Army as it works to spread joy to the improvident. The note asks the public not to neglect the solicitors and to contribute mites for Christmas Day relief and cheer.

Ditor Sun Salvation Army Harry G. Hill Third Christian Church

Burglar Confession Spurs Aid for Younger Men

Charles Dickson and Frank Wevlen stood by friends John Stevens and others prompting a confession that led to aid for younger men. The story notes loyalty and an act that influenced community support and potential legal outcomes.

Gannaway 3 Free in Police Court Burglary Case

Police court freed Gannaway 3 after a contempt rehearing. Judge Whallon ordered the attorney released on condition of good behavior and reiterated court supremacy to keep outsiders from the courtroom. The burglary case involved Syers Stevens and Woolen with Dickson.

Tremont Avenue Syers Stevens Dickson Woolen Wooolen George Gannauway Whallon Gannaway

Salvation Army aid for the poor urged by Judge Pritchard

Judge James A. Pritchard calls the Salvation Army's Christmas work with the poor a practical movement deserving support by good people everywhere. He praises the Army’s close contact with those in need and its discreet, compassionate approach.

Salvation Army James A. Pritchard Criminal Court

Army mail and Major Escott face uncertain support

Incoming letters to Army Headquarters in Baldwin Block raise questions about backing for Major Escott. The report notes that assurance of sufficient support has not yet been obtained, with further details continued on page 4.

Army Baldwin Block Escott

Governor pardons inmate Fauker on tuberculosis case

Governor Hanly started a Christmas parole list by issuing a parole to H A Fauker a 22 year old prisoner at the Indiana Reformatory. The reformatory physician says tuberculosis prevents recovery. Fauker from Delaware county was sentenced from Muncie in 1906 for grand larceny and previously paroled on minimum term but violated conditions.

Hanly Indiana H. A. Fauker Indiana Reformatory Fauker Delaware County Muncie

Dota Williams Arrested in AR Store Theft Spree

Dora Williams, famed pickpocket known nationwide, was arrested Thursday in an Arkansas downtown store amid a wave of handbag thefts. The National Bureau of Identification lists her aliases Mary Ann Rey Sidora Ray Mary Stewart and Ida Green. She has been held in St. Louis Chicago Denver Pittsburgh and many other towns. Edith Allen linked to the case remains under police inquiry.

Dora Williams National Bureau of Identification Chicago Gerber Mary Ann Rey Sidora Ray Mary ‘Stewart Ida ‘Reen St. Louis Denver Pittsburg Edith Allen

Burglar in Residence Fires at Servant Then Escapes

James Mitchell a black servant at 194 N Delaware street reported a burglar in a second story room Friday night The intruder fired one shot wounding no one Mitchell and Mrs Laycock and her daughter fled the house The burglar escaped down a rear porch and fled with $64 The pistol was found by cycle policemen Wilson and Irish in the hallway area

James Mitchell Thomas B. Laycock Delaware Street Mitchell Wilson Irish

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Indianapolis Suna William E. Annis Major Escott Santa Claus For The Charles Dickson and Frank Wevlen John Stevens Roger Syers Vonberg W. Michigan Street Mendenhall Dota Williams Associations Ayr Lithe Felaa J H Dan Svdudangall
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