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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1908

Page

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Elect Bradley to the Senate and businesslike Saint

Thomas Kaine a cement contractor living at 1918 N Delaware St was arrested Friday by bicycle officers Hall and Simon on fraud charges for issuing two checks allegedly passing with one dollar and nine dollar sums to saloon keeper G Slutzky at 517 W Washington St both drawn on Merchants National Bank.

N. Delawarest Biccyele Hall Simon Kaine G. Slutzky Washington St Merchants National Bank

Statehouse Lawn Becomes Spring Beauty Spot in Indianapolis

Tulips will lead the display as Custodian Baker plans fresh landscape at the Indiana statehouse. Seeds are planted, with geranium beds ready to adorn the capitol grounds. A gardener and assistant maintain the lawns year round, and public institutions no longer supply the plants.

Indianapolis Deaf and Dumb Institute Statehouse Indiana Capitol

Consolidation Means Higher Phone Rates in Indianapolis

Mayor Bookwalter cites Sun editorials favoring interchanges and trunking between rival systems as best solution. Officials discuss public benefit, continued competition, and potential 85 percent rate increases if two firms merge. Proposals include a city fixed toll and equal sharing of extra work and fees.

the Sun Indianapolis Charles A. Bookwalter Otz Pacmne L. G. Richardson Ceriis J. S. Brailey Indianapolis, Or New Company Teienhone Patra

Victim links to murdered Cristo in gas death case

John Georges, recovering from gas asphyxiation at City Hospital, says he knew Vassil Cristo the murdered man found in the White River bottom lands near Michigan street. Cristo’s body was found hours after Georges and James Crist were overcome by gas in their room.

John Georges Sis Vassil Cristo HS W Washington St White River Michigan-st. Cris Georges James Crist City Hospital Cristo Crist Neely & Son

Edward Koehring Dies at Fletcher Ave Home

Edward Koehring of 1419 Fletcher avenue died Friday morning at 9 30 of diabetes. He leaves a widow. He was connected with Koehring Bros hardware on Virginia avenue for several years.

Edward Koehring Fletcherave Koehring

Temperance drive targets Greenfield liquor licenses

Greenfield Indiana temperance activists push a blanket remonstrance aiming to defeat four liquor license applicants scheduled to come up next Monday. They claim to have enough signatures to close the saloons.

Greenfield Ind

People's Outfitting: One Price for Cash or Credit

The Indianapolis firm Feopie's Outfitting positions itself as a major western retailer with a fixed cash and credit price. It touts extensive stock, national buying power, and a large, steady income from 16 years of credit sales. The method aims to deliver the same low price to all customers, with no interest on deferred payments and equitable treatment for all buyers.

Feopie Big Credit House Indianapolis West United States People’s Outfitting Company of People’s Outfitting Company

User of Brass Knucks Given Long Sentence

Frank Presic admitted attacking Frank Tyner in a police court, saying there was no intent to kill. Tyner’s face was bandaged. authorities noted a pool game dispute. Presic received 180 days in the workhouse and a $2 fine plus costs, Tyner fined costs. Presic claimed only fists were used.

Frank Presic Frank Tyner Friddy Rom Tyners Whalton Presic Tyner

Peetz Remains Contender for State Statistician Nomination

J. J. L. Peetz, active in Indianapolis political circles, confirms he is still in the race for the Republican nomination for state statistician. His rival, Miss Mary Stubbs, has stirred political speculation as she has not committed to running or declining the bid.

J. L. Peetz Indianapolis Washington Peetz Mary Stubbs

Mr Smooth Majestic Play Enters Forepaugh Run Next Week

The Forepaugh stock company will stage Mr Simnoth at the Majestic theater next week. Written and previously performed by Willie Collier, the comedy follows humorous fines and situations, with Mr Arvine cast as Mr Smooth. Three scenes include New York City and Saratoga.

Mr. Smooth New York City Saratoga

Meat dealers face charges over unsanitary refrigerators

Warrants against four milk dealers in Indianapolis charging them with selling milk below standard will be filed by William T Latta milk inspector Monday in police court. An inspection of refrigerators in meat markets is being made and unless many dealers clean up their markets they will be prosecuted for keeping unsanitary refrigerators.

Indianapolis William T. Latta Mile

Wu Ting Fang Arrives as Chinese Minister to Washington

Wu Ting Fang, newly appointed Chinese minister to Washington, arrived today on the steamship Siberia at San Francisco. The arrival marks his first appearance in American diplomacy amid ceremonies and heightened attention from officials and press.

WU Ting Fang San Francisco Washington Siberia

County plans sale of 300000 in county bonds

Marion county officials met to issue 300000 in bonds with publicity. April 11 was chosen as sale date replacing May 1. Bridge bonds will be offered in 9500 and 1000 denominations, refunding bonds in 1000 denominations. Highest bidders win. Additional 300000 in bridge bonds awaits need.

Marion County Hawara Robison Albert Sahm W. H. Morrison Sihm

Erie Road May Increase Pay of Machinists

New York Feb 29 Negotiations between Erie Railroad officials and a machinists strike committee show no progress yet but have reached a common ground. J H Maddy Erie special representative expressed hope for a settlement before tomorrow night and indicated the road would grant wage increases and better working conditions if agreed.

New York Erie Railroad J. H. Maddy Erie Road

Bradley elected U S senator in Kentucky ends deadlock

Kentucky ended a long deadlock for a U S Senate seat by electing ex Governor William E Bradley. Governor W S Taylor praised the victory as a sign of reform and a rebuke to the old political machine, calling Bradley a strong national figure and a key southern contender.

Kentucky U. S. Senate Frankfort James BE. McCreary Willam E. Bradley Bradley W. S. Taylor Gov. Bradley United States South

Suffrage Bill Passed by the House of Commons

London Feb 23 The woman suffrage bill passed its second reading in the house of commons today by a majority of 179. There is no possibility of its passing the house of lords.

London House of Commons House of Lords

Accused Man Faces Trial For Ear Biting At YMCA

Charles Bolander, 21, stands trial on charges of attacking Walter Shelby with his teeth in the Brightwood YMCA, biting the lower part of Shelby's right ear after losing his membership card. Shelby, a janitor, says he warned Bolander and was attacked as he tried to leave. A conviction could yield a penitentiary sentence.

Charles Bolander Walter Shelby Brightwood Bolander Shelby

Olive Branch Company to drill Friday night at armory

Olive Branch company No. 48 Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias meets Friday night at the armory corner of Oliver and Warrenaves. Members show unusual interest this winter with well attended drills and meetings. Capt. William Francis is getting good work from his men.

Olive Branch Company No Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias Oliver and Warrenaves Olive Branch Company William Francis

Tobacco Warehouse Burns at Switzer Village

A large Head & Switzer warehouse in Switzre Village, Frankfort, burned yesterday. It held about 100000 pounds of tobacco and was not in the Equity good. The fire origin is unknown.

Frankfort Head & Switzer, Independent Switsre Village

Uncle Sam to Locate Owners of Abandoned War Loot

Washington in a civil war era cash fund still unclaimed stands in the treasury. The government seeks rightful owners of millions in proceeds from captured and abandoned property taken by Union soldiers and sold after the war. A proposed law would open the way for entitled claimants to recover part of the funds.

Uncle Sam Treasury

Clothes tied up for overdue rent at rooming house

Elsie Sparks had clothing and items from a rooming house seized after rent grew to 310.59 while Ora Levers, with her child, stayed there during the husband’s illness and unemployment. Justice Cornelius Welly ordered the return of the baby’s clothes and items to Levers.

Ora Levers Justice of the Peace Sparks Tnd Wo Levers Fidur d

Heiress Held as Robbery Suspect in Dow Case

Ada Hunter, described as a titled heiress, is jailed on robbery charges after allegedly assaulting Mrs. Maud Dow last Thursday. Detectives Gerber Taarsi Sraith and Campbell arrested Hunter as the suspect in the sustained theft from Mrs. Dow.

Ada Hunter Negress Wiley Maud Dow Gerber Taarsi Sraith Campbell

Bargain Store Ads from Early Spring Sale Highlights

A listing of discounted apparel and household items including women’s spring suits from 24 value to 15, men’s wool suits, girls and children coats, and a large selection of phonograph records. Also featured are sideboards, chiffoniers, kitchen safes, coffee and syrup specials with marked sale prices. Numerous items emphasize substantial savings on coats, suits, and accessories.

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