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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1908

Page

4

Jagegon area in contest for state chair

A chaotic report from Indianapolis outlines stalls over party leadership with Stokes Jackson and Bryan ally Mr Jackson leading a bloc to secure the Democratic state chairmanship. Various district contenders like James Kirby Risk T D Scales and Alvin Padgett jockey for support as preconvention loyalties tighten.

Indianapolis Sun Stokes Jackson Greenfield State Central Committee Indianapolis W. J. Bryan Jackson Sue James Kirby Risk Lafayette Risk Archie Stevenson Stevenson Mo Stevenson T. D. Scales Boonville Scales Alvin Padgett Gilbert Henfor Inecond Padgett Stokesackson Jack Storen George Asants Peter Fo Stokes Jackson Mn John Osborne Saynig Korbly Risk Nagpiat Lew Ellingham Stokes Jackson Blingham Michff Zlinth Foley Ron

Seventh district Democrats unify on chairmanship vote

The text notes broad support for harmony and unanimity among the Seventh district Democrats and predicts the state committee may follow suit. It emphasizes that all 13 committeemen can unite behind either chairmanship candidate, regardless of outcome.

Judge Carter Awards Huge Horse to Woman

Judge Vinson Carter of the superior court ended the Dandelion case by ruling that the race horse belongs to Mrs Mollie Rich who sued for it. The judge valued the horse at $1000 after she claimed she loaned it to Dr Edward F Jones and he violated his contract.

Vinson Carter Superior Court Mollie Rich

Thaw’s Sister Sues The Earl For Divorce

Special to The Indianapolis Sun. In London on January 3 rumors of trouble between the Countess of Yarmouth, sister of Harry K. Thaw, and her husband the earl culminated in an official divorce suit. The case will be heard at the next session of the divorce court. Lawyers for both sides insist on secrecy about the charges, which are expected to cause a global social scandal.

Indianapolis Sun London Countess of Yarmouth Harry K. Thaw Pittsburg

City Hospital heating and elevator plans approved

The heating system for the City hospital and the hospital elevator construction were approved by the City Board of Health and the Board of Public Works. Bids will be received January 15 by the Board of Public Works.

City Board of Health Board of Public Works

Indiana veterinary group backs dairy cattle inspection

Following a Jamestown address on tuberculosis and a state inspection law, members of the Indiana State Veterinary Association in the state house Thursday voiced support for state inspection of dairy cattle and fresh beef but took no formal action.

J. B. Gibson Jamestown Indiana State Veterinary Association Statehouse

Chicago Grain price movements and opening bids for May wheat

Chicago market notes a mixed session with wheat May leading gains while Russian news remains unfavorable and Argentine weather improves yet shipments lag last year. Opening bids show wheat at 1.0744, corn 61 3/4, oats 55 1/4, pork 13.27, lard 8.10, ribs 7.24 with closing values trading lower across several contracts. Cash grain prices list No. 2 red wheat at 1.02 to 1.04, No. 2 yellow corn 63 1/4, oats No. 3 white 49 51.

Chicago A. W. Thomson Balgo Quly Seminal Weber & Zimmer's

Stocks Steady in Wall Street Amid Low Volatility

Stocks were steady in Wall Street this morning with prices changing only fractions from yesterday. Hill stocks grew strong while Northern Pacific was rumored to declare an extra dividend. Many shares were for sale as bankers liquidate, and liquidity pressed down values amid a scant stock market.

T. Co. Shotwell New York Juan Wall St Northern Pacific Liverpool

City Grain Market Grain Prices and Inspections

Grain prices for Wheat Corn Oats and Hay listed with quality grades No 2 red No 3 white No 4 white timothy clover prairie and rye across firmer through billing notes and car inspections showing totals from in and out movements across multiple grain types with bids margins and monthly references

Timothy Otal Hay Rye

Gemmer and Henry Win 10 Year Sweepings Contract

The Board of Public Works awarded Gemmer and Henry the contract for collecting sweepings and ash. Their bid is 900,400. Work will start in ten days and the contract runs for ten years.

Gemmer & Henry Board of Public Works

Live Stock Prices and Receipts at Indianapolis and Chicago

Indianapolis daily receipts show hogs at 16,000 with open market softer than yesterday, best hogs around 4.60, cattle steady, sheep traffic brisk at steady prices. Chicago Union Stock Yards reports hogs 28,000 with prices mostly 5 cents higher, cattle barely steady, sheep lower, with various ranges for bees, cows, calves, and yearlings.

Indianapolis Chicago UNION Texas

Livestock Market Report East Buffalo Jan 3

East Buffalo NY January 3 cattle receipts hold slow. Cattle and calves priced from 6.00 to 9.75, sheep and lambs active with lambs down about 1.00, yearlings and sheep range 2.75 to 5.50. Hogs receipts 8.40, prices for Yorkers 4.75, pigs 4.70 to 4.76, heavy and mixed lots around 4.40 to 6.40.

Paabdad Eees East Buffalo N. Y

Traction Firm Asked to Pave River and Kentucky Avenues

The Van Camp Packing company asked city engineer Blaise H. Miller to force Traction and Terminal to pave a street section on River and Kentucky Aves where tracks once lay. After the tracks were moved, the street remained unpaved and is now due for repair per Miller’s order.

van Camp Packing Company Blaise H. Miller Traction and Terminal Company River and Kentucky Aves

Elevation Plans Approved for Belt Railway Tracks

The Board of Public Works approved plans Friday to elevate the Belt railway tracks across East Washington Street. The decision formalizes construction steps and sets the stage for grade separation to improve traffic flow and safety.

Belt Railway E. Washington St Board of Public Works

Patrol Wagon Purchase Authorized for Police Station

The board of public safety authorized purchasing an automobile patrol wagon several weeks ago. The vehicle will be placed in service at the police station within the next few days.

Board of Public Safety

Murdered Woman Identified as Motorman's Wife

A report from New York dated January 3 states the woman found murdered in the Harrison New Jersey swamps is identified as the wife of Theodore S. Whitmore a Brooklyn motorman. Two persons are said to have identified her.

New York Harrison, N. J Theodore S. Whitmore Brooklyn

Candidate for Mayor Shot Down in Huntington

Huntington West Virginia January 3 Ford Gaines candidate for mayor was shot on the street today by a negro on the eve of the municipal election. The incident occurred in the street near the city hall and the assailant fled. Police are investigating and no motive is released.

Regho Huntington W. Va Ford Gaines

Editor Harden Convicted in Abelling Count Case

Editor Harden, linked to Abelling Count, faced sentencing with four months in the related case. The brief note cites a four month term alongside the count, without further details on charges or proceedings.

Gan Harden

Fifteen Injured In Trolley Accident Near Memphis

Fifteen persons were injured when a trolley car overturned on the outskirts of the city this afternoon in Memphis Tennessee. The accident occurred near Inis city during the day with rescue crews responding promptly to treat passengers.

Memphis Tenn Inis City

Democrats Attend Linton Love Feast in Indiana

More than two dozen Democrats gathered in Linton Indiana for a love feast. Notables included United States Senator Gore of Oklahoma John W Kern of Indianapolis and Rev Thomas H Kuhn of Richmond. Resolutions pledged support to W J Bryan for the presidency.

Linton Ind United States Gore Oklahoma John W. Kern Indianapolis Thomas H. Kuhn Richmond W. J. Bryan

Receiver Appointed for Mutual Ice Company in Insolvency Case

Judge Merle N. A. Walker appoints W F Hoffman as receiver for the Mutual Ice Company after a complaint by George F Young claims the firm faces insolvency and debts totaling 9300 dollars. The matter foregrounds potential liquidation and creditor claims.

George F. Young Mutual Ice Company W. F. Hoffman Merle N. A. Walker

Citizens petition for paving Thirtieth Street and Talbott Avenue

Petitions were presented to the Board of Public Works on Friday asking that Thirtieth Street from Meridian to Central Avenue and Talbott Avenue from Fall Creek to Thirtieth street be paved with wooden blocks. The board ordered plans prepared.

Board of Public Works Thirtieth-st Meridian-st Central-ave Talbott-ave Fallcreek Thireith-st

Acton Camp Meeting Sues Railroad for Damages

The Acton Camp Meeting association sues the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for 5000 dollars claiming grass on the grounds was set ablaze by sparks from a locomotive and the fire spread to the association buildings on November 12, 19.

Acton Camp Meeting Sues Railroad Company Acton Camp Meeting Association Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Trial date set for Nugent in assault case

The trial of W. F. Nugent, railroad contractor, charged with assaulting Charles W. Moores, vice-president of the School Board, has been set in criminal court by Prosecutor Ellott R. Hooton for January 4.

Nugent W. F. Nugent Charles W. Moores Ellott R Hooton

Taggart Drives Campaign Spark At Seventh District Meet

National Democratic chairman Thomas Taggart attended the Seventh district convention in a quiet role yet delivered a sharp remark to a curious janitor: vote right next fall or lose his job. Bernard Korbly praised the district chair selection amid lively cheers as Chairman Fanning signaled retirement from active party service.

Taggart Jos. T. Fanning Fanning

Man hurt and horse killed by traction car

Hyman Epstine of 3503 Prospect street driving with his young daughter in a wagon was struck by a Rosnville interurban car near Norwood Friday afternoon while trying to avoid another vehicle. The horse was killed, the wagon demolished, and Epstine was seriously injured. The child was not hurt.

Hyman Epstine Prospect Sr Epstine Norwood

Hydrophobia Plus and a Mad Dog Sighting

A girl gasped about seeing a mad dog and trembling figures described the scene. The child exclaimed the dog was furious and dangerous, as onlookers reported a tense situation with fear and alarm.

Violent Deaths Record City Memo from Richmond

Richmond Indiana leads off the year with county records on violent deaths. The brief notes a spike in fatal incidents, underscoring a troubling early January trend and prompting officials to review public safety measures.

Richmond Ind

Also Mentioned on This Page

Notion Counter Lambert Cheney Mennen Ll. SJ. Ayres & Co Jagegon Area Bryan Mr. Jackson Mr. Bryan Miler P. J. Coyle Coyle Eimsman EK. G. Hoffman H. le Henryster Bleyvhirteenth Sam Ralston Eimberger the Raér Carter Thaw AKS Saks Washington Street Lake & Company Ance of the Cutters and Tailors Lish Strato Wear Pennsylvania Street Wall Street Traction Company Thomas Taggart
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