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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
1
Navin and Fogarty mount strong claims of victory as workers rally for the final struggle. Republicans observe a quiet period with minimal public activity before voting day.
Sadie Wilson from Atlanta Indiana went to the Indianapolis police to report an employment agency promised light work but sent her to do heavy washing. After a day of toil she was exhausted and left unpaid, with police planning an investigation into the agency and housing she was placed at.
Marion County treasurer Sahm reports severe shortages with only $750.45 for the rest of February. Audits show three officials paid this year, while jurors and sanity commissioners wait. Creditors repeatedly told “No funds” as courts burn through about $1,100 weekly.
In Chicago on February 21 the United States Brewers association and United States Masters association formed a united front against prohibition. They pledged thousands of dollars as a war fund to oppose Sunday saloon closures and the prohibition wave. Rudolph Brand of United States Brewing Co was named chair with Edward A Pfaut of Anheuser Busch as vice president outlining anti prohibition strategy. Brewers from across the country attended.
The St Marys Guild Party at Miss Nelle Morgan home on Park Ave hosted many young couples in leap year fashion. Women uttered only yes or no while men wooed, with conversations judged by the girls to pick the best speaker. The lighthearted gathering prompted playful proposals and lively social flirtation amid table, sofa, and window seat chatter.
President Roosevelt today sent a message to the senate urging superannuation for government staff. The message includes the Keen commission report and a bill to pension retired federal employees.
Read about money saving offers on fur neck pieces priced at 4.98 from 15. Women dresses and coats slashed with shirtswaists, muffs, and coats reduced. Bargains include children's gingham dresses 39 cents, lace and shoes to 2.85, tea and coffee specials, canned corn seven cents, and men hats cut to 1.50.
Tom ONeill testified to officers that his name was forged on numerous county painting bills from 1906 to 1907. He described assigning bills to Emmett Huggins for instant cash with a commission, sometimes via endorsements. Prosecutor Tootan examined records and found irregular cashing patterns and missing warrants, with forged commissioner names suspected.
Mayor Bookwalter and Fall Creek ground owners along Fall Creek between Capitol and Northwestern Aves plan a meeting with the City Board of Park Commissioners to discuss extending Fall Creek Boulevard. The Fysey morning gathering was postponed.
County Chairman Henry Friedman, a Navin ally, faces charges of partiality and misrepresentation from secretary Leroy Portteus as Democrats clash over Fridays precinct committeemen vote and Saturdays chairmanship contest. Fogarty supporters report misleading voting place lists and missing locations while Canvass plans provoke further disputes ahead of the county committee organization meeting and Ruckelshaus’ Republican re election.
Mrs. Mary Reichert and her sister Mrs. Cora Whammacher along with Samuel Pottle testified Friday in the coroner's inquest into the death of William F. Barrows who shot himself in the attic of the Reichert home at 26 Nelson Street. The coroner avoided probing family affairs and the witnesses offered little new. Reichert said Barrows had never threatened her life.
Mrs Amelia Wentlind delivered 1000 comic valentines to Cleveland police seeking action against the sender, a rival woman. Officers are undecided on how to proceed.
Elizabeth New Jersey February 21 Walter Terry a conductor fell from a passenger train and was killed in the accident.
Tenants at Williams apartments 253 259 W Eleventh St fled in terror as two blasts shattered windows and tore plaster. Investigators say a gasoline conduit caused the explosion, with sparks from wires likely igniting it. Nearby are several large garages.
The Jackson club of Indiana university will host a Saturday night banquet on campus. Democratic state chairman Stokes Jackson will attend as guest, with several gubernatorial candidates expected to speak. Samuel M. Ralston of Lebanon Thomas R. Marshall of Columbia City Senator L. Ert Slack of Franklin and Carroll K. McCullough of Anderson are invited or expected to attend others may join.
A dynamite blast wrecked a home in Fairview New Jersey killing an Italian lodger. Mrs Marrone and her three children escaped unharmed. Police suspect the Black Hand was responsible for the attack.
After a three day search the Missouri Pacific train lost in a Nebraska snowstorm was found. Supt Brooks leads men digging through snow filled cuts to reach the imprisoned train. A snowplow pushed by three engines battles the drifts as crew and passengers are cared for at a nearby farm house. The derailed train lies six miles from Kramér in a cut nearly a mile long and twenty feet deep.
Police searched for two black horses reported stolen from Cohie Stewart’s barn. Officers arrested Charles Terrell, accused of selling doctored horses to Ansel Tower of Nebraska, Ind. Humane Inspectors Shine and Merrill recovered the animals and hold them pending the traders’ case.
A petition to revise the assessment against the Belt railway and stockyards property for the West Indianapolis sewer was filed with the Board of Public Works on Friday. The petition claims an error was made in the assessment.
William Kirby, 60, a stationary engineer, was found stabbed in the throat this morning in Washington and died later at a hospital. No motive for the crime is known.
Kansas February 2 report says the state Democratic convention endorsed William Jennings Bryan for the presidency. Hutchinson and other delegates supported the move, signaling broad party backing ahead of the national contest.
GREENFIELD Ind Feb 21 Six weeks ago the Sun had a circular reach of 40 now circulation stands at 250 thanks to Mr Lewis and the Sun’s new agent. Four carriers deliver to all parts of the city and bring in new subscribers daily. The Sun’s rapid growth shows a business like enterprising town and similar gains are reported statewide.
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