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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1908

Page

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Madam City Dog Bitten Dogs After Mad Dash Through Streets

A small black dog blamed for mayhem in a city chase. Officers Mullin and Stewart pursued for four miles from the market to Tucker and Dorsey’s factory, shooting as it bolted through State and Southeastern avenues. The animal bit several people and dogs before a final head shot near the factory yard ended the pursuit.

Bicyadle Mullin and Stewart Tucker & Dorsey Fac Tory State Southeastern Aves Market House State-ave Southeastern-ave Mullin Noble Washington Sts

Toledo Man Barrett Sentenced for Grand Larceny

Barrett known to ward politicians as Mart was arrested on grand larceny charges after allegedly swindling a Glasgow farmer of 60 dollars in Indianapolis after a trip from Chicago. Detectives traced Hodgin from Kentucky and Barrett’s friendly behavior led to the loss of the final 60. Patrolmen found Barrett Tuesday night.

Martin Barrett W. McCartyst Mart Chicago Glasgow Duncan Askins Oak Hodgin Kentucky Indianapolis Hodgin Hoodgin Merrill and McCarty

Judge Kinkaid Drops Sentence In Forgery Case In Toledo

In Toledo Judge James A. Pritchard released Mrs Carrie Yates and co defendants on their own recognizance after lenient arguments by attorneys. The forgery scheme involving John Reinhart and Yates totaled over 2000 dollars with Yates still found guilty but spared prison.

Carrie Kd. Yates Uoto Pritchard Elllott R. Hocton Charles Wiltsie Wiltsie Abe Hendricks Yates John Duncen

Widow Elizabeth Gale Fades After Long Fast Exercise

Mrs. Elizabeth Gale, 63, died Monday at 414 North Senate Avenue after a Thanksgiving day illness. She had refused food since, drinking only water to moisten her tongue. Survived by three brothers, she was a widow and daughter of Capt James Byron ton, noted for building the first steamboat on the Ohio. Funeral set for Wednesday afternoon.

Elizabeth Gale Senate Ave James Byrington Ohio New Orleans

Author presides at banquet of church laymen

Meredith Nicholson presided as toastmaster at a Monday evening banquet by the laymen of Episcopal churches in Indianapolis. Visiting laymen from a conference attended were welcomed. Rev. G. M. Williams, bishop of Marquette, spoke as principal. Bishop W. S. Leonard was absent. Other speakers included A. Q. Jones, John A. Galleher, and Rev. C. E. Woodcock, bishop of Kentucky.

Meredith Nicholson Board of Jade Episcopal Indianapolis G. M. Williams Marquette W. S. Leonard A. Q. Jones John A. Galleher C. E. Woodcock Kentucky

Rescue Of 37 Crew From Burning Steamer St Cuthbert

Halifax dispatch reports the Hner Cymric saved 37 crew members from the burning steamer St Cuthbert in mid ocean during a heavy snow storm. Fifteen others perished after attempting to abandon in a small boat that capsized. The fire began with a blast that blew hatches into the air and fumes drove the helmsman from the wheel as the ship fought flames for 86 hours. Captain Hawke and two others were badly burned while junior officers steered boats under brave orders.

Halifax N.S Hner Cymric St. Cuthbert Stivey Cuthbert Hawke Thibes

Flowers for the Grave of a Comrade

Traveling Deputy I E Kelso of the internal revenue force will be buried in Vevay Indiana on Wednesday. Deputies Witthoff Phillips Asa Elliott and E M Lee delivered a floral offering from the collectors office and planned to attend the funeral Tuesday. Collector Neal aimed to attend but illness prevented the trip. The voyage occurred amid ice on the Ohio River requiring a 20 mile buggy ride.

I. E. Kelso Vevay Ind Internal Revenue Force E. H. Neal Indianapolis Charles Witthoff A. A. Phillips Asa Elliott E. M. Lee Neal Ohio

Taft Far In Lead For The Nomination

Chicago February 4 A poll of leading Republicans shows William H Taft ahead by a comfortable margin in presidential nomination preferences Taft 4856 Hughes 3257 Roosevelt 879 La Follette 806 Cannon 1214 Knox 715 Fairbanks 797 Foraker 281 Root 240 Cortelyou 261 Cummins 4 The vote totals reflect strong Taft support among party leaders across the nation with other candidates far behind in the ranking

Chicago United States William H. Taft Taft Hughes Roosevelt la Follette Cannon Knox Fairbanks Foraker Root Cortelyou Cummins

Fanciers' exhibition features chickens dogs and cats in Indiana

The annual Fanciers association of Indiana show opened in Demlinson hall. Exhibits include 193 pheasants in one cage and 1,900 chickens plus 146 dogs. Cats attract bachelor maids as judging begins Tuesday morning and will continue into Wednesday evening.

Fanciers’ Association of Indiana Demlinson Hall Indianapolis Wallace Evans Oak Park

Parks and boulevards plans spark dispute in Kansas City

Mayor Bookwalter cites assessments of 14 dollars per front foot on lands along parkways and boulevards and an increase in land values due to improvements amounting to ten times 310 dollars per front foot. The article misprinted as 1 dollar per front foot, harming the point about a 10 dollar? front foot assessment yielding a 100 dollar increment from improvements.

Bookwalter Kansas City Iansas City

Toledo ice trust trio resentenced to county jail

Special to The Indianapolis Sun reports that in Toledo Judge Kinkade resentenced R. C. Lemmon, Rolin Beard, and Jor Miller to six months in the county jail after the Supreme Court remanded for county jail confinement. They were previously fined 82.5 percent and given workhouse terms. The men begin six months in jail at 4 p.m. today.

Toledo, O Toledo Ice Trust Kinkade Supreme Court Res Trust R. C. Lemmon Rolin Beard Jor Miller

Train Hits Car Injuring Five Passengers in Pennsylvania

Special to The Indianapolis News Pittsburg Pa Feb 4 A Pennsylvania train struck a street car at Homestead on icy rails at high speed. Five passengers were badly injured as the car slid and brake failure prevented stopping before the collision. Passengers suffered bruises cuts and shock amid splinters and twisted timbers with several named among the injured.

Indianapolis San Pittsburg Pennsylvania Ella Anderson Mire Elizabeth Hutchinson Marion Hutchinson M. B. MrDonald Garnet Clark Catherine Early Mergaret Mcloughlin Daniel W. Levingood Mary Sudak

Saloon Keeper Ordered to Appear Before Mayor

William Blomberg of 1637 English Avenue, a saloon keeper, has been ordered to appear before Mayor Bookwalter Friday morning after being arrested for selling liquor on Sunday.

William Blomberg Bookwalter Sundar

Masked Ball Held by Social Turnverein at German House

A masked ball was held Monday evening by the Social Turnverein at the German house. A large crowd attended and dancers in masks filled the floor while the German band played between dances.

Turnverein

H W Marsh Named President Of Adscript Club

H W Marsh was elected president of the Adscript club Monday evening defeating Carl Spencer. J P Mullally won the vice presidency, Ernest Cohn was chosen secretary, and H R Shric became treasurer.

H. W. Marsh Adscript Club Carl Spencer J. P. Mullally Ernest Cohn H. R. Shric

Two Boys Here Who Are Full of Hustle

In Greenwood and Lebanon Indiana dated February 3 1908 two readers request newspaper subscription increases. Donald Richardson asks to raise his Sun copies to eighty five while Newton Blackwell adds twenty five more subscribers noting growing interest in The Sun.

the Sun Publishing Co Indianapolis Ind The Sun Donald Richardson Newton Blackwell

Moors, French clash leaves thousands dead at Zettat

Tangier dispatch reports 19,000 Moors slain in a Moorish stronghold battle with French forces near Zettat. About 160 French officers and men killed or wounded as French attackers, supported by artillery and cavalry, surround Moors. Moorish force estimated at around 5,000. French at 7,000 to 9,000.

Zettat

Women to be awarded diplomas by nurse school

Eleven young women will graduate from the Indianapolis School for Nurses at City Hospital with diplomas. The ceremony includes music and an address by Rabbi Morris Feuerlicht, with diplomas presented by Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter. Invocation by Rev. Albert Hurlstone.

Indianapolis School For City Hospital Morris Feuerlicht Charles A. Bookwalter Albert Hurlstone Roberts Park Anna May Gant Mary Elizabeth Davis Lucy May High Bertha Jane Pember Blanch Elizabeth Ness Leila Randolph Davis Gertrude Biticcia Medlin

Legally Dead Woman Regains Life as Heir in Chicago

Minnie Happold, once declared legally dead by Marion County Probate Court, responds to Chicago newspaper advertisement and reveals herself as heir to 503.85 held by County Clerk Leone ard Quill. The case traces to Mrs Katherina Hofmann who died in Indianapolis, leaving 0.83 after funeral costs, with no heirs until Minnie Happold’s reappearance following her marriage to Happold and later presumed death. Councilman Otto Hofmann, administrator, had placed the ad.

Serted Chicago Mra Milesiie Happold Marion County Katherina Hofmann Indianapolis

Rail depot dispute splits Sellersburg and Speeds

Union B Hunt and Charles W Mc Adams of the Indiana Railroad Commission traveled to Sellersburg to hear testimony about the location of the Pennsylvania rail road depot serving Sellersburg and Speeds. The depot was set halfway between the two towns.

Union B. Hunt Charles W. McAdams Indiana Railroad Commission Sellersburg Pennsylvania Railroad

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Lesa MER Day Barrett Prom Kinkaid Toledo R. C Lemmon, Rollin Beard and Joe Miller That City Carrie Yates Laurence Fielder New York Mme. Fiedler France Indianapoli Sun Stead H.W. Marsh Greenwood, Ind Lebanon Indianapolis Sun Tangier Shs
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