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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1908
Page
1
Observers foresee a robust March as Indianapolis fuels a spring industrial revival. Financial men report renewed strength, bank clearings rise, and retail demand strengthens despite bad weather. Farmers face cash challenges, yet farming machinery sales hope for broader buying, while building materials hold prices.
An excursion train from Toledo Chicago and San Antonio to Mexico derailed at Orrville twelve miles north of Laredo Texas injuring about thirty passengers. The derailment, blamed on a broken locomotive axle, hurled several coaches into a ditch while Pullman cars remained on track. Charles Gates of Toledo directed the excursion.
Thomas Tallentire, 82, retired railroad man and Odd Fellows member, died Tuesday at 23810 N Delaware St of uremic poisoning. Born in England in 1825, he came to the U.S. in 1849 and served on the city board of aldermen from 1884 to 1886. Survived by a widow and five children, funeral Friday with interment at Crown Hill.
Addie Stout profiles W. M. Fogarty of Marion County as a joyous Irish civic leader and Democratic chief. The piece highlights his admiration for women, reverence for home life, and verse dedication to his mother and young girls, while noting his stance on woman’s suffrage and supportive charm among married opponents.
George H. Winter, a stockholder, filed suit for a receiver for the Harrington Light company. He asserts the business is prosperous with $5,000 assets against $4,600 liabilities but warns of risks from costly suits and the inability to attract sizable capital at present.
A county prosecutor and his deputy along with the auditor toiled past midnight seeking a warrant. The effort aimed at pursuing charges, but no bill had been issued at that time. Authorities indicated ongoing review and possible future action.
In a late night office search county auditor Sahm prosecutor Hooton and deputy Baker sought new fraud evidence. Fresh discoveries include a forged warrant and questions over road supervisor supply accounts. Grand jury will examine courthouse books and power house coal use with several witnesses called including William Flannery and Ev Craig.
Mrs Mary A Fields widow of Arvie Fields died Tuesday morning at her daughter Laura Williams 612 Highland Avenue. Funeral at Edinburg at 2 p m Thursday. Born March 28 1828 she mothered seven children Elizabeth Wicker Laura Williams Cora Poe Minnie Beaseley Belle Brown Sallie Minor and Lemuel Fields. Her husband a pioneer Johnson county manufacturer. She was part of the Crow pioneer family.
A janitor in a saloon owned by Harvey Peters was fined ten dollars and costs for Sunday cleaning of a licensed barroom. Walter Williams, saloon keeper, was fined twenty five dollars and costs in police court on Tuesday for possessing a dice box in his establishment.
Senator Martin Hugg, viewed as the leading Republican hopeful for Marion county prosecutor, withdrew from the race citing business reasons. Gov. J Frank Hanry allegedly backs John Weaver for the nomination, with Hovey, Chamberlain, and Ira Holmes in a tight Republican contest. Morrison of the county council may seek the county commissioner nomination to succeed Groninger.
Indianapolis man James W. Hensley will stand trial in Noblesville next Monday charged with the murder of Walker McClintock and his son Enoch. A special venire has been drawn to select a jury and Hensley is expected to plead self defense after an alleged attack on him during a visit to the McClintocks’ daughter. The killings occurred last October in the countryside a few miles from Noblesville.
Washington February 25 The signal office awarded Capt. Thomas S. Baldwin of New York City a contract to furnish the army with a dirigible balloon. The airship must carry two men and fly at least two hours with a speed of 12 mph. If Baldwin reaches 24 mph he earns a 60 percent bonus. speed under spec limits triggers a price reduction.
In Chicago on February 25 Herman Becker was killed by Frank Davrock an optician after Becker and a companion demanded surrender. Davrock fired from within his overcoat pocket killing Becker. his accomplice fled and Davrock fired twice as he fled along the street.
Washington February 25 American gunboat to be stationed at the Bosphorus as enlistments in the navy reach the required maximum. The detail reflects ongoing naval buildup and strategic posturing amid tensions in the region.
A large list of Indianapolis business leaders was drawn for juror service for the trial of Harry Branaugh on padding asphalt repair bills. The panel includes Meredith Nicholson and A A Barnes among others. Prosecutor Hooton cautions the start may be delayed by motions, including a possible change of venue. For the first time in history Indianapolis detectives are working on a brand of tobacco as a crew.
The engineers architects and contractors conference with city building inspector Thomas A. Winterrowd will be held Monday night instead of Friday. The meeting takes place in the building inspector's office to discuss an ordinance on concrete preparation.
Police follow two cigarette packs found on the victim to identify a foreign suspect. Capt Asche cites Russian Turkish brands implying a Bulgarian Slav or Macedonian origin while noting Italian or Hungarian exclusion. An autopsy by Dr. Knox notes four stomach wounds and robbery as a motive, but identity remains unresolved.
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state by the National Audit and Appraisal Company of Indianapolis. Capital stock listed at 5,000. Directors named as Charles K. Burdick W. W. Critchlow William H. Krishner W. W. Wilson and William B. Jackson.
A reader highlights everyday bargain offers in The Sun. Items include apron ginghams at low prices, white handkerchiefs at eight for 25 cents, Nottingham lace curtains, infant bonnets and hoods at 15 cents, ladies suits from four fifty five, safety razors at ten cents, spring coats from four seventy five to twelve fifty, lawn waists from one to one ninety five, and black silks at seventy eight cents.
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