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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1908

Page

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Mills Reopen Nationwide as Industry Warms After Panic

News from New York indicates widespread return of workers to factories across Ohio Illinois and New England. Steel and rubber firms resume full shifts with thousands rehired at Illinois Steel Lorain National Tube Good year Rubber Naugatuck Pepperell Biddeford Boston Rubber Shoe Gorham Providence Amoskeag Mills Manchester and other sites.

Ohio Ilinois Middle West New England Chicago Tlinois Steel Company Lorain National Tube Company Cleveland R. W. Ney American Steel and Wire Company Salem Goodyear Rubber Naugatuck Conn

Candidate Harrison Eyes Marion County Prosecutor Nomination

Russell B. Harrison son of the late President Benjamin Harrison is mentioned as a potential Republican candidate for Marion County prosecutor. Local commentary cites his war veteran leadership, legal training, and role in the Augustine Folea larceny case as assets amid political speculation.

Russell B. Harrison Benjamin Harrison Marion County Col Harrison Col. Harrison Augustine Folea Folea Dan Brown Col Russell] B. Harrison Mexico Elliott R. Hooton James A. Pritchard

Masked Bandits Loot Willard Bank and Flee Toward Ozarks

Five masked bandits robbed the Willard bank near Springfield Missouri early today, escaping with 310 000 after blasting the vault with nitroglycerin. Citizens fired on the robbers as a chase by a posse began, with windows shot out and no injuries reported. The bandits headed for the Ozark mountains as the investigation started.

Springfield Willard Ozark Mountains

Incourt wrangle delays Indiana telephone franchise suit

Strenuous hour and a half in superior court over venue and a special judge for A. W. Hatch versus Indianapolis Telephone Company and city. No agreement on a change of venue or the panel. Leathers to select a candidate if parties fail. Journalists’ shifting stance on rates noted as influence questions arise around Fairbanks and Kealing.

Superior Court A. W. Hatch Indianapolis Attorners J. M. Leathers Leathers Vinson Carter Lawson M. Harvey J. I. McMaster Indianapolis Star Indianapolis News Indianapolis Telephone Company New Telephone Company Board of Public Works The News and Star Do. W. Fairbanks Fairbanks Joseph B. Kealing Indiana Harry New Kealing

Jury Returns No Indictment In Fraud Case

Marion county grand jury releases a February partial report with 28 indictments, noting one pending charge of perjury against saloon keeper Henry Stuck. The Brunaugh fraud case expects no further indictments this month and focus remains on the pending Brunaugh proceedings.

Marion County Grand Jury Henry Stuck Grand Jury Harry Brunaugh Henry W. Marshall George W. Baxter John Rosasco Tom Shvfelton Brunaugh

Community charity sales aid unemployed in city churches

The Seventh Presbyterian church Christian Endeavor society plans a pound party Tuesday evening to aid the unemployed with proceeds to the Charity Organization society. Open houses at Bismarck Avenue church Thursday invite donations for relief efforts. Garden Baptist on Bright Street also keeps open house Thursday to collect funds for unemployed relief.

Seventh Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor Society Organization Society Bismarckave Garden Baptist Church Bright St Nleg

Woman in EMS Disappears From Palace Hotel

Dr. Harry Pattee reports the disappearance of his wife Mrs. Helen Adela Pattee from the Palace hotel Chicago under mysterious circumstances. She left Saturday afternoon to secure theater tickets with $50 in cash and diamonds valued at $600, and there was no quarrel or sign she would not return. The missing woman wore his diamonds and had tickets left uncalled for.

Indianapolis Sun Chicago Harry Pattee Helen Adela Pattee Palace Hotel

Train Collision Injures Seven Near Port Colborne

Grand Trunk express collided with a stock train at Port Colborne Ontario injuring conductor Buchanan and six passengers, none seriously hurt. The date is February 11 according to the dispatch.

Buffalo N. Y Grand Trunk Port Colborne Ont Buchanan

Bargains From Sun Advertisers On Shoes To Towels

The Sun lists money saving offers including Mill shoe end sale with $3 and $4 values at 1.95 boys and girls school shoes 98 cents to 1.19 and ladies garters 69 cents. Also towels pillow cases aprons enamel ware perfumes and clothing items at deep discounts.

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Funeral planned for Francis Roots Connersville banker

Francis T. Roots a Connersville banker and businessman shot himself at home after a nervous breakdown. The funeral will be held Wednesday at his residence with business leaders and city officials serving as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. Roots was widely known across Indiana and neighboring states and attendance was expected to be large.

Connersville Ind W. Hawkins Ee. W. Ansted J. M. Heron D. F. Thiebaud PRP TH. Kensler L. F. Tigley Roots Indiana

Metcalf Defends Navy Officers as Real Sailors

Secretary Metcalf told the Senate that Navy officers are not pampered society pets but real sailors. He replied to charges that social influence governs promotions and that soft berths ashore go to tea hour favorites. He noted fewer officers ashore than ten years ago, inviting further criticism from Hale and Tillman.

Washington United States Navy Metcalf Senate Senate Committee On Naval Affairs Hale-Tillman

Bible class board forms permanent group in Indianapolis

The Bible class board of directors of the Church of Christ in Indianapolis met at the Third Christian church Monday evening and effected a permanent organization to work among boys and minister to Christian churches.

Bible Class Church of Christ,’ of Indianapolis Third Christian Church

Four Injured in Explosion Aboard Warship

A wartime vessel in dry dock reported an explosion injuring four crew members. Officials said the incident is being investigated and conditions of the wounded are not yet released. The ship remained in port as signaling and safety checks continued.

E. W. Baker D. Lawis E. FE. Scott Fe. Thompson St. Louis Saulisoto Magdalena Bay Mare Island Bay Navy Hospital Navy Department Washington

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