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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1909

Page

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Deputies Named for Center Township Assessor Work

James E. Berry, Center township assessor in Marion county, named 153 deputy assessors to begin March 1 for a 65 day task, paying $2 per day. Over 600 applicants sought deputy posts. a separate list for township deputies was announced by County Assessor Womack.

James E. Berry Center Township Marion County Berry Centon Womack Michael Robinius English Avenue Fred Holtz S. East Street George Bernhehr Jerry McCarthy Harrison Street Chas. G. Pennicke Lexington Avenue Erin Duffy N. West Street Wm. E. Claver N. Capitol’ Avenue Edward H. Shaw E. Michigan Robert F. Emmett W. North.street Fred Lehr Ohio Street Walter A. Alexander Vermont Street George F. Hailman N. Bradley Street al Mueller E. Washington Street Wm. Buckshot New York Street Emil Schrieber Michigan Street Albert Harston Keystone Avenue John H. Rikhoff N. Tecumseh Street J. F. Payne A Middle Drive Woodruff Michael O'Connel Stillwell Street Frank White E. Pratt Street Wm. Hifert Tenth Street Daniel Dempsey Marlowe Avenue William Curry

Kaiser Wilhelm I Rescued After Blizzard Tragedy

In Denver on Feb 24 a blizzard leaves three men dead by freezing and another dying. J T Kirkpatrick was found a mile west of Orchard after getting separated while rabbit hunting. Foreman Christian Yantiss died after being struck by a train near Loveland. A herder Africques and 2600 sheep perished near Hugo. Thomas Kenny is near death. Several others missing across the plains.

Denver Colorado J. T. Kirkpatrick Fort Morgan Africques Hugo Thomas Kenny

Two Deal in Boston Mystery Claims Woman Life

A Boston woman named McDougal was shot and killed in an apartment at 17 Cherry Street South End. A male occupant, said to be the shooter, consumed carbolic acid and died after being rushed to City Hospital. an elderly woman in the house was taken into custody as a witness. The crime occurred in a rear first floor room.

Boston McDougal Cherry Street South End

Socialist convention to convene in Pierson hall

The state convention of the Socialist party of Indiana opens Saturday afternoon in Pierson hall with 168 delegates. Marion county sends 16 delegates. The gathering marks the party’s largest Indiana meeting yet and may seek to move headquarters to Indianapolis from Anderson. Mrs May D Strickland seeks re election as secretary after a satisfactory term.

Socialist Party of Indiana Pierson Hall Marion County Adiand Polis Anderson May D. Strickland

Boy Leader of Blind Men Charged as Thief

Walter Cotner a 16 year old who guided blind men was arrested on suspicion of stealing from his last charge James Boyles of Hope Indiana Cotner had led blind men since childhood and then took Boyles watch promising to return it after giving it to a stranger Boyles reported the theft to Patrolman Cronin Cotner said he has no home since his mother died three years ago

Walter Cotner Cotner James Boyles Hope Ind Boyles Smith’s Hotel Conner Cronin

Bread breaks up happiness in home leads to police court

Mrs. Churchill faced police court on a charge of drawing a revolver on her husband Fred Churchill at their home on 1717 E New York Street. A six year old daughter from a previous marriage witnessed the proceedings as the mother was discharged by Police Judge Whalton.

New York Gedney Lloyd Coppers Line Kaiser Mui Bank Sandy Hook Cap. Coppers Gedney Channel United States Servia Bulgaria Horace G. Knowles Laurence Irving Henry Irving Henry W. Taft Lloyd Office Fred Churchil New York Street Churchill

First Shots by Carmack says Cooper in court

In a packed Nashville courtroom Col. Cooper testified about the killing of Edward W. Carmack. He described seeing Carmack reach for a weapon on Union Street and firing after Carmack hid behind a woman as Cooper’s son Robin intervened. The testimony signals the prosecution will probe Cooper’s past to challenge credibility.

Nashville Tenn Col. Cooper Edward W. Carmack Union Street Hobin Carmack Robin Fitzhugh

Stolen items found in vacant house on Maryland Street

Captain Walter Ripley of Engine Company No. 1 found discarded clothing in a vacant house at 951 West Maryland Street on Wednesday morning. A woman’s gold watch and chain and a man’s gold watch chain were hidden in a vest pocket along with 20 cents. The items were recovered and returned.

Public Probing Bill Delayed In Senate Clash

Senator Mattingly regrets politicizing the public accounting bill and seeks more time to line up Republicans on policy. Senator Kistler demands an immediate vote and criticizes tabled house amendments. A bipartisan compromise delays the bill to 10:30 am Thursday as Democrats and Republicans negotiate.

Senator" Mattingly Senator Mattingly Kistler Senate Merchants’ Association House Cox

Wage Assignment Bill Divides Senators Kling and Cox

A proposed wage assignment measure faces opposition from Senator Cox who voted against it while Senator Kling shifted to support. The bill would require a wife signatory for wage or salary assignments to loan companies and mandate written notice to the borrower. It aims to cap interest at the statutory rate and could force many money lenders out of business or curb their gains against the poor.

Kling Cox Coxwes Alymocraber Yoan”sharke

Booth 15 Under Knife for Appendicitis Mission Leader

New York February 24 Mrs Ballington Booth head of the Volunteers of America will undergo appendicitis surgery today at a New York hospital. Dr Howard Kelly of Baltimore will operate. Charles B Booth a relative and captain in the Volunteers says the friends are confident she will recover and resume charitable work.

New York Ballington Booth Volunteers of America New York Hospital Howard Kelly Baltimore Charles B. Booth Volunteers

Unclear Text From Historical Note Incomplete Names

Fragmentary OCR passage mentions individuals including Rosevelt and Longworth with a rear admiral, plus a wife and son Kermit. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events or dates to establish a clear news item or outcome.

Xork Rose Kermit Nicholas Longworth Biccomin

Intruder Stopped at Revolver in Barn Theft

Rollin Guyer reports a confrontation at a storage barn behind a residence on Wy Fourteenth with a man named Lee Gist attempting to steal hay. Guyer claimed a revolver and notified police, leading to Gist being taken into custody. Police officers from the local station later arrived to handle the incident.

Rollin Guyer Lee Gist Bi' Axele Gibney

Suffragettes Use Postal Stunt to Deliver Message

London February 24 suffragists attempted a bold stunt sending Mary Mc Clelland and Jane Soloman as express mail to deliver a personal note to Prime Minister Asquith. The plan failed as police refused receipt and orders were to return the packages to senders.

London Asquith Mary McClelland Jane Soloman United Kingdom

Thrashed Boys Debate By Professor O Shea Advice

Dr M V O Shea of Wisconsin told an Illinois Mothers Club dinner at Union League Club that boys need coercion and not excessive persuasion He argued for rough discipline saying public schools lack muscle and that bad boys should be spanked to enforce command and respect.

M. V._O’Shea University of Wisconsin Ilinois Congress of Mothers Union League Club Dr. O'Shea Rand

Garrard Defends Bill Amid Newspaper Clash In Indiana House

In the Indiana House Representative Garrard denounces the Indianapolis News as untruthful and vicious while defending his textbook bill. The exchange follows sharp editorials and accusations. Blodgett and Heffner are referenced in past comments as the chamber reads reports on the bill.

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