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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1908

Page

2

Roosevelt 10 Probe Cut in Wages of Men Goes After Railroads

President Roosevelt urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate proposed wage cuts by major railways faced with reduced profits. He argues the public must know whether the reductions stem from natural causes or legislative factors, and warns that industrial conflict could threaten life and property. The commission is asked to study the Louisville & Nashville and related lines to reveal essential facts guiding public judgment.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Grise Roosevelt Congress Louisville & Nashville

Indianapolis Man Weds Cincinnati Woman

A marriage license was issued in Indianapolis yesterday to William McGhee a stonecutter and resident of Indianapolis and Jennie M Garnia of Cincinnati.

Indianapolis Cincinnati William McGhee Jennie M. Garnia

Repair of Virginia Ave Viaduct Awarded to Indiana Bridge Co

The Board of Public Works awarded the contract to repair the Virginia avenue viaduct on Wednesday morning to the Indiana Bridge Company.

Virginia Ave Indiana Bridge Company Board of Public Works

Dr Miles Antipain Pills Offer Quick Relief Strain

An advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as fast relief for headaches rheumatism neuralgia and other pains with no bad after effects. It promotes one pill at first signs and claims the pill prevents attacks. Testimonials from O L Russell Battle Creek and Mrs M J Hamilton Upper Alton praise the product.購入

Miles O._L. RUSSELL Agt.c N. W.ry Battle Creek M. J. Hamilton Upper Alton

Mission Campaign Ends With Tabernacle Meeting

The Indianapolis Presbyterian home mission campaign will close with a mass meeting at Tabernacle Presbyterian church Thursday night. Planned as a joint gathering, speakers include J F E McAfee Dr George Knox and F E Higgins known as the sky pilot. The Tabernacle choir will provide music and J E McAfee of New York City urged greater missionary activity previously at other churches.

Indianapolis J. FE. McAfee George Knox Home Missions F. E. Higgins Minnesota Tabernacle Presbyterian Church J. E. McAfee New York City National Presbyterian Board of Home Missions First, Home Fourth Presbyterian R. M. Fulton Fourth Presbyterian Church

Car left rails in Logansport trolley crash

A limited car on the Logansport division of the Indiana Union traction lines left the rails at Thirty-eighth street Wednesday night. It ploughed through snow and gravel and stopped in front of a heavy trolley pole. There were 28 people aboard and no injuries reported. Slippery rails were blamed for the accident.

Logansport Indiana Union Traction Lines Thirty-eighth-st

Hannah Coffin Dead in Charlottesville Widow of Elisha Coffin

Hannah Coffin widow of Elisha Coffin died yesterday in Charlottesville Ind at age 6 survived by two sons in a concise obituary noting her status and immediate family.

Hannah Coffin Charlottesville Ind Elisha.Coffin

Teacher Shoots Student Over Whipping Incident in Kentucky

Cynthiana Ky February 2 James Ewalt a young newspaper man was shot in the breast by C A Leonard principal of the Cynthiana public schools following a dispute over Ewalt's younger brother being whipped. Leonard drew a pistol from his desk and fired after a struggle. Ewalt sustained a slight wound. Leonard surrendered to county officials and was released on his own recognizance for a preliminary hearing scheduled Thursday.

Cynthiana, Ky James Ewalt C. A. Leonard Cynthiana Public Schools Ewalt Prof. Leonard Leonard

Miners clash at Mohawk mine in Nevada field

In Mohawk mine at Golffield on Feb 20 a clash erupted between Western Federation miners and nonunion workers during shift change. About forty men from each side fought. Union pickets taunted the nonunion men, who attacked. Guards from the Mine Operators' association intervened to end the affray.

Goldfield Western Federation Mohawk

Mayor and Six Councillors Assaulted in Daimler Town Hall

In Daimler Ciudad Real six councillors and the mayor were attacked by masked men during a municipal council session. Several were wounded while the assailants fled. Authorities suspect political revenge motivated the serious incident.

Madrid Daimler Ciudad Real

Indianapolis A Big City 13 Showing Made In Report

The annual Board of Public Works report by William H. Pierce and Will Liebtag details Indianapolis covering 31.3 square miles with 66.6 miles of asphalt streets and 137.46 miles of streetcar lines. It notes 300 miles of water mains and 2 371 fire hydrants with a $45 yearly cost per hydrant.

Board of Public Works William H. Pierce Will Liebtag Indianapolis

Ready to Serve from Pack Age Food Elements

A compact note describes a product or process rich in wheat and barley components that supply nourishment. It claims to restore tissues store energy and replace lost brain and nerve cells, framing these grains as a key dietary rebuilder.

Gillette fends off death penalty hopes as appeal dream grows

Chester Gillette, convicted of first degree murder in Grace Brown's death, remains confident he will avoid the death sentence. He favors a U S Supreme Court appeal if needed, while his mother raises funds to push the case further. He nods to Gov Hughes only after the high court act.

Auburn N. Y Chester Gillettte Court of Appeals Grace Brown Gillette Gov. Hughes Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court

Elks Lodge Seeks Best Jokes for Minstrel Show

Local Elks lodge invites jokes for a March 2 to 4 minstrel event. Judges include Bill Spires and Sheriff Joe Clay. top two jokes win front-row seats. A sample joke from K H of Indianapolis is shared, with printed selections to appear in The Sun.

Lodge of Elks Bill Spires Hubert Riley Charlie Tutewiler Harry Pierce Ernie Zeigler Charlie Rauh Joe Clay K. H Indianapolis Jessie Dear Elka the Sun

Tragedy Near Massey. Miner Shot by Suspect in Coal Mine

Al Young, a miner near Massey Indiana, was shot and badly wounded yesterday. Police allege Charles Crabtree fired the shot and then fled into a local coal mine to hide. Local officials press for updates on his whereabouts and Young’s condition.

Massey Ind al Young Charles Crabtree Crabtree

Taft speaks on world power and peace in Northeast swing

Secretary of War William H. Taft concluded a two day visit to New Hampshire and Massachusetts with speeches in Nashua and Lowell. He argued the United States has become a world power through recent actions including Philippines and Porto Rico possessions and the Panama Canal work. He warned against war hawks and dismisses war with Japan, expressing confidence in peaceful growth and China’s civilization.

Lowell Mass William H. Taft New Hampshire Massachusetts Boston Washington Nashua NM. H Philippine Islands Panama Canal Lowell Board of Trade Taft United States Philippines Porto Rico Pacific Japan America China

Will of Knotting ham lace man funds Nottingham spinsters

London reports that by the will of Robert Wilkinson Smith, a Knottingham lace manufacturer, widows and spinsters in Nottinghamshire will receive annuities from a $1,500,000 estate to establish the Robert Wilkinson Smith charity.

London Robert Wilkinson Smith Knottingham Nottingham County

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Free Trial Offer

Advertises Pyramid Pile Cure claiming cures for piles lasting years in days or weeks. Claims home use with no business time loss and relief from itching swelling ulcers and fissures. Offers free trial sample followed by a small 25 cent box from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Mich.

A &Cent Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

Speed of trains over street crossings concerns relief

A letter from H. Lauter Co asks the Board of Public Safety to protect people using W Washington Harding and Decatur crossings. It says construction trains pass at high speed and requests relief until tracks are elevated. The board referred the letter to Chief of Police Metzger.

W. Washington Harding

Civil War Veteran Alexander Colvin Dies at Home

Alexander Colvin aged 64 a Civil War veteran died at his home 617 Woodlawn Ave Wednesday night Funeral services will be held Friday under Gordon Post G A R with the Rev M F Rickoff officiating He is survived by his widow and four children

Alexander Colvin Woodlawn Ave Gordon Post M. F. Rickoff

Wed in Kentucky marriage licenses issued for two couples

Covington Kentucky February 0 marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Harry L Baker and Ruth Harcou of Anderson Indiana and Charles D Noll and Mary L Filby of Connersville Indiana.

Covington, Ky Harry L. Baker Ruth Harcou Anderson, Ind Charlies D Noll Mary L. Filby Connersville Ind

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