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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1908

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Aisle chairs spark theater safety dispute in Indianapolis

Patrons allege the Grand theater crowded aisles with camp stools and chairs on Christmas day, causing dangerous egress. City ordinance fines violators up to 100 dollars daily and requires aisles to stay clear. fire chief warns of potential deaths if exits are blocked. Manager Shafer Zeigler denies any chairs in aisles and says if a patron sat on a stool, it was placed there by the patron themselves.

F. A. Hetherington Heth‘on & Berner Mim Reuta Kiel Indianapolis Coots Charles E. Coots Heigler Zeigler Shafer Zeigler The Grand Hrtherinstan Mr. Zelsler G. A Patterson Clinton Fiat Julian Dregate Vermillion County Committee Stan Patterson Hogate Marion County

Indianapolis Street Sweeping Contract Bids Lead to Action

Bid details show Charles A Garrard and the Indianapolis street sweeping plan with bids ranging from 10 to 34 cents per 10 000 square feet. Fanapolis Street Sweeping Company offers competitive terms and a board decision pending after affidavits and forecasts for March to December.

Besihe Charles A. Garrard Indianapolis Fanapolia Company Dids Fanapolla -Street Sweeping Company Incorporated Fuesény Athics Fred Sam Fuehring John H. Furnas Ten Stuckmeyer Fred Beh- Thess Hee Martindale Logsdan Maren Garrard Belorent Bruckmeyer & Com Coal

Patrolmen Changes and Promotions at the Safety Board

The safety board appointed Charles Barmfuhrur and Blehael Sulli van as patrolmen to replace John Vender mark and Larsh. Lutre serves TM days on patrolman salary with promotion possible. Larsh succeeds Detective Colsert as new detective. Dugan not promoted despite friends urging. Benjamin Taylor colored named fireman to begin duties New Year. Gregory denied vacation. Morgan’s vacation request also refused amid ongoing personnel changes.

William MM. Larsh Colsert Lutre Yengrs Charles Barmfuhrur Blehael Sullivan Safety Board John Vendermark Larsh Benjamin Taylor Gregory Morgan Thigh Dugan Colbert Byourg Lara Woul Dugan Resouer

Two New Justices Appointed in Warren Township

Warren township gains two new justices of the peace Hatty Rheets and John Beates n filling vacancies from Sam Shank's resignation and the addition of a third seat. Shank left Tuesday to join a new role as vice-conail at Wine nipeg Manitoba. An extra judge was created by widening the township from two to three, while annexation of Irvington to Indianapolis left the township with an unfilled post.

Hatty Rheets John Beates Warren Township Sam Shank Ain Winenipeg Manitoba Irvington Indianapolis

Endorsement movement to back Hanna for president

A secret plan emerges at an Indiana Republican gathering to submit a resolution endorsing Ohio Senator Hanna for the presidency. Republicans praise Hanna as a strong candidate while Roosevelt supporters brace for shifts, noting northern origins and fears of losing New York. The drive aims to prevent a Wednesday vote at the feast.

Ohio Indiana Hanna Roosevelt New York McKinley Lanna Vanna Hanne Chicago

ILOVE FEAST STARTED WITH SMILE BY DURBIN

The Illinois GOP held a 1:30 p m publican love feast led by Chairman Goodrich who handed the meeting to Gov Durbin. He welcomed the G O P house and forecast strong support for the party next year. The battle cry Vim vigor and victory was first voiced by John J Wingate of the Shelbyville Republican. Senators Beveridge and Fairbanks spoke along with expected remarks from Taylor Manly and other candidates. Beveridge drew sustained applause as the crowd roared in enthusiasm.

Goodrich Durbin G. O. P. House John J. Wingate Shelbyville Republican Beveridge Fairbanks Taylor Manly Heveridge

Beveridge Speech at Love Feast Calls Republicans to Unity War Council

Senator Beveridge spoke at a love feast, urging Republicans to unite as a council of war against common enemies of party policy. He said the party serves the whole people, aims for steady progress, and must recruit nationwide to ensure prosperity and Republican aims prevail.

Teveridge Republican Party Inillana Beveridge Ada Nurreh Duithie 14

Political chatter at Republican love feast stirs Marion county

Oliver Ensley reports amid lively gibes over John L. Grimiths gubernatorial hopes and Taylor support, while Blatchiey circulates in Denison lobby musing on candidates. Sayre, Shideler, Beck, Neal, and Steele feature in a shifting web of district chairman bets as busy congressmen and locals weigh state races and committee roles.

Oliver Ensley Anya Taylor Hanly Hutt John L. Grimiths Marion County Blatchiey Denison Warren Sayre Shidder Shideler Mit Beck Neal Steele Breele

War rumors swirl as Russia and Japan near conflict

The Post reports Russia rejects Japan’s demands and cautions on any Suez beyond. Britain doubts a quick pacified settlement. Moscow plans Far East deployment, with volunteers from medical students, while Japan readies army and navy for immediate action. China may side with Japan. Russia faces a January deadline for a reply.

Liverpool Russia England France Abe Japan Mediterranean Suez Canal Uni Army Met Moscow Far East Vienna Itng Russian War Office Torio

Behemoth of Indiana Politics Revolves Around Henry and Taylor

The southern end of the state backs Charles L. Henry and Taylor as possible frontrunners in the governor race. Henry leads the national committee’s push to succeed Harry Ferry Newby, while Newsby remains the sole avowed candidate. Other names include James F. Statesman of Peru and Senator Walter Ball of Muncie, with labor factions favoring Ball for a key role.

James R. Henry Gosport William L. Taylor Taylor Charles L. Henry National Committee Harry Ferry Newby Leutenant-Revernor Perry Newsby James F. Statesman Peru Walter Ball Muncie Hollerann Ball

Ice Gorges Threaten Galipolis River Commerce

Through the river mouth heavy ice crowds the stream as barges and steamboats face peril. Three towboats with loaded coal tows struggle 15 miles below the town while crews work to safeguard vessels and travelers amid shifting ice conditions.

Gallipolis Dee Whativer Kee

Banks Open Saturday In Indianapolis

Banks in Indianapolis will be open Saturday morning after last week’s two day closure due to holidays. This week they will take only one day off. Payments due Friday Saturday or Sunday will be payable on Thursday. Special Council Meeting called for Wednesday evening to consider an appropriation of 665 to pay interest on city debts.

Indianapolis Halidays

Making K. of P Uniform Charges Revisions Open Meeting

James H Barkley of Minnesota Willis Bred fi Wheaton and Charles T Jones of Itlana appointed by Maj gen James F Carden to revise the K the P uniform rank rules meet in Gen Carnahan s office. Revisions to be referred to Gen Carnahan and then the next supreme assembly in Louisville in August. No radical changes expected though several minor corrections will be proposed.

James H. Barkley Willis Bred Fi Wheaton Minnesota Charles T. Jones Itlana James F. Carden Gen. Carnahan Thalt Louisville

Attorney W. Rooker III Ailing From Appendicitis

Attorney William Rooker, reported ill with appendicitis at his Broadway home, has not been well since a spring Monon railroad wreck that injured him when a upper berth collapsed onto his abdomen. Doctors expect possible hospital transfer for operation within days.

William ¥. Rooker Broadway Rooker Monon Road Roukes

Professor Wiley Explains Fence Why He Built It

Terre Haute educator Professor Wiley defends a high white fence built on his boundary to gain sunshine and block a new Brazil built house from blocking his view. Public uproar led to removal after students painted Love thy neighbor as thyself on the boards.

Lama Wiley Terre Haute Brazil Terre Moule

Death in Brazil Ind. after freezing on cold December day

Joseph Acro, 0, was found dead in Brazil Indiana on a Wednesday morning after starting home to Fortenet. He reportedly froze while resting near New Pianos and 71% and up.

Brazil Ind Joseph Acro Fortenet

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