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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
3
The opening of the G C and St Ia railroad department at Roosevelty age and Station St will take place Thursday with dedicatory exercises. Music addresses and refreshments follow. Ladies attend from 3 to 5 and men from 5 to 9.
Washington report recounts a lavish party at Thomas F. Walsh’s Massachusetts Avenue home. The event, hosted by the younger set, spent over ten thousand dollars on favors and decorations, with ten sets of favors, lace fans for maids, gold pens for men, and assorted period costumes transforming attendees into various historical figures. The gala featured grand arrangements, rooftop garden refreshments, and theater-adjacent supper in a lavish venue.
Royal Cooper Vilas died Tuesday after a brief illness. He was president of a major electric company. The body will be taken to Cleveland for interment. Local social notices mention teas and parties in his honor amid community events.
Dispatches from Vienna report Emperor Franz Josef fell down stairs while visiting his daughter. Initial rumors of a stroke were not confirmed. latest accounts say he was painfully injured but improved by Wednesday and able to rise at his usual early hour.
Col James Morris Morgan, retiring Washington manager of the International Banking Corporation, says the Panama canal project and new government are all right. He warns U S withdrawal could leave Panama City’s 16200 inhabitants at risk of Colombian attack, but praises Panama’s health and sanitation, education and English speaking officials.
In Akron Ohio Dee 30 an inquest heard engineer Tavior of the Cu A and C railroad turned to wave his band at a woman instead of watching the crossing. Ralph Williams of this city was run over and killed near the tracks at Cuyahoga Falls. Mrs Charles Bhoat testified she was nearby at the scene.
Fred Lindstrom a former foreman at Friend, Mo. & Morris woollen desters in Chicago allegedly confessed by phone to embezzling $12.00 since September, with total loss possibly reaching $5,908. The case centers on a disciplinary conversation and an internal investigation.
Mary Ruepall, said to be Princess Nice Sum for Princess, collected annual interest on a large block of Georgia bonds. The treasurer in Atlanta issued checks totaling 9169,000 for the interest payable January 1, 1906, with a road block to be sent to Rome.
Wolisoners of party organs divide patronage under new law affecting double work and fees. Indianapolis Caledonian quilting club elects officers A Balfour president George Loudon vice president John D Gould treasurer Morris Henderson financial secretary George Matheson recording secretary T Carl Dow corresponding secretary James Munrd standard bearer James Bry-15 won Piper William How trustee.
Washington dispatch reports President plans to promote several brigadier generals to major general after Gen Chaffee succeeds B. M. Young. Names include Capt John Pershing, Capt A. Mills, and Col Clarence Edwards for active duty and future retirements. Pershing notably helped subdue the Mindanao Moros and built a road linking the coast to Lake Llanac. Mills heads West Point and Edwards developed insular affairs bureau.
The will of William W Butler was probated on Wednesday naming his son WW Butler and wife as tenants by entireties for real estate and his daughter in law Amag W Butler for personal property. Alonzo D Harvey died Dec 23 and his will leaves two thirds of real estate and half of personal property to daughter Esther H Horne with other shares to his wife Ivins and daughter if her mother dies. Reginald Sully named executor and qualified.
Anstus Le Brosirick, president of a defunct national bank, notified the receiver that he will sell all his property to satisfy the bank debt. He and his wife will not claim any exemption. Their property is valued at more than 00M.
Police officer Charles Hage gerty of the force was killed early Wednesday by a man he had under arrest. An eyewitness was present but too distant to identify the killer. The incident occurred in Mohinas Alabama with few surviving details.
A Ballinger Texas report states a fire killed four members of the Wren family including a nine year old girl and Bert West. The blaze damaged property worth about four thousand dollars and started above J A Ostertage Store.
Rudolph Znftmann reports nine missing hens after a Wednesday morning incident near the Hen House door. Police are notified. In QUINGY Wisconsin a brewery brick house tank explosion wrecks the building injuring Leo Guerres maltster with no insurance loss estimated at 360 000. Four St Louis firemen hurt in a collision between an electric car and a hook and ladder truck with four injured and named responders.
Paris bakers cheer arrest of five leaders including the labor exchange secretary, charged with forming disturbances. Police report the men were placed in custody on the disorder charge.
The first regular meeting of Lieut Ralph Millercamp, Army of the Philippines, has been moved from Friday to 8 pm next Monday at the Commercial Club building. Officers for the forthcoming service will be elected.
The O C P Morton club announces an open house starting at 2 PM with three treats planned. Col W R Holloway, recently returned from duty, will attend the event.
County clerk Davin Davis plans to file a per diem fee claim following a high court decision. He will itemize about $2,800 for the 11 months in office and seek payment in the next settlement. No action by county commissioners before Feb 18 when petition for ree hearing expires.
Senator Joseph W. Bailey of Texas asserts the Panama treaty could be defeated in the Senate and criticizes the president for a course he calls wrong. He warns that defeat may force reliance on the Nicaragua route and questions guarantees against repudiation of treaties.
Tacoma reports two years of unsuccessful xod hunting in Siberia by Jones Dee and GC Carpenter for a Siberbet company. Jones says no gold along the Siberian coast but interior prospecting may yield results. He notes Six Herin coast geology with granite and slim graphite deposits. Killed on First Trip in Bellefontaine, December 30, Hert Johnson, a Bigs Four brakeman, died after being struck by a train at Vawsen. John T. Browne, 30, fourth Marquis of Bulgo, dies at Westport Mayo home after a Wednesday death.
Birth announcements record several families including Frank and Eva Woodmansee of Mount Street and Adam and Lillian McClintock of Harris Avenue, while death records name Edith Baker and Edward Stanhope among others with conditions ranging from dementia to nephritis. Marriages listed include Clarence Green and Darley Fisher and James Young and Gertrude O’Connell, with property repairs and building permits noted for various residents.
An advertisement extols Zea Phora as a universal cure for female troubles across life stages. It claims relief from pain, irregularities, and pelvic diseases, promising strength for mothers and easier maternity. A testimonial from Mrs Helen Peel of Cleveland credits the remedy with restoring health after ovarian abscess and ongoing doctor visits.
The militia unit at Logansport will join the don guard on January 1 as ordered by the state department. Capt. B McClain of the Second regiment will muster the company. Logansport gains admission after Danville, Ko komo, and Portland sought inclusion but were not chosen. A separate item notes Jonathan Goodnecht, 37, jailed on insanity concerns after seeking a fireman appointment and wandering to the police station.
Rev Anson Ithelps Stokes Jr of New Haven presided at St Bernard's church wedding. Caroline Green Mitchell married Dec 0, will reside in New Haven. Sergeant of St Lars elected president of the Western commercial travelers association in Lomb.
Grain trading notes from Chicago and Toledo mark prices for wheat, corn, oats, rye, and seeds, with various grade classifications and daily movements. Notable quotes include No 2 red spring wheat and No 3 white mixed oats, alongside Toledos December and May futures and spot prices across multiple markets.
The New York market notes a dull British scene with rumors of Hawley rail consolidations affecting Alton Kansas City Southern Minneapolis and St Paul Iowa Central Southern Pacific and Salt Lake. New developments loom from Clover Leaf presidency while November and December rail data show varied gains and losses. Sugar refining pressure, iron workers wage talks, and bank lending to the sub treasury are mentioned amid financial turbulence.
Chicago style reports show mixed trends across livestock and produce. Cattle receipts at several yards fluctuate while hogs and sheep see varied demand, with some prices steady and others slipping amid cautious trading before year end.
Chicago Produce and Chicago Livestock at Union Stockyards summarize receipts and prices for hogs cattle sheep and ducks. Strong to higher demand noted with mixed quality and various price ranges across departments and livestock categories.
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