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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1908
Page
2
Mrs Mary Scott of Wilmington Delaware reports long suffering from asthma with repeated attacks ending after using Brazilian Balm first in 1883. She credits four fifty cent bottles and six three dollar bottles for relief and claims no attacks in twelve years with the Balm as a household remedy. For sale by all druggists.
Mollie A. Boone sued Ramuel Boone for divorce after 39 years separation. The court heard that Mrs. Boone ran a millinery business and had waited for her husband for years. Judge McInater granted the divorce and issued an injunction prohibiting remarriage within two years.
Spencer B. Pugh a prominent young attorney in Belford Indiana faces a breach of promise lawsuit from Miss Epslie George over an alleged engagement and sale of 83 lots for 66580 claiming 325000 in damages. Miss George aged 45 is said to be worth 125.00. Pugh is 15 years younger and the suit includes 200 spent on a wedding outfit. The parcels once belonged to actor Jules Walters.
Rose McGreavey died after doctors failed to save her following news that her brother had been killed by a locomotive a week earlier. The child had MI and her parents hid the tragedy, she reportedly said I am going to see brother John before dying. Arbitration for Hammond established to settle labor troubles.
After five years of investigation the Chicago division of the Immigration Bureau plans to end contract labor violations. Officials say major Chicago corporations used foremen and agents to import thousands of Croatian workers under the act. Workers arrive with debt, are housed by agents, and see pay seized, often working years without pay.
The International union of Journeymen barbers plans to move its headquarters from Cleveland to Indianapolis to gain a more central location. Secretary Wilson of the United Mine Workers reports from the Cleveland trade carnival that National secretary W. E. Kiapeteky of the barbers' union confirms the shift. The barbers' union counts about 20,000 members in the United States and Canada.
London reports Col Roenfort in Somaliland wire from near Jeyd that Abyssinians attacked the Mullah's forces killing 11,009 spearmen and capturing their cattle and 1,000 camels.
Seven year old Alice Furlong missing a week is found alive and well in a house at Washington Boulevard and Lawrence Street. A woman Mazel Avery detained her after the girl followed a chin on the street, then took it to her home.
Judge Hook in the United States circuit court has dismissed the famous Hillman insurance case from the docket after years in federal court. Original suit named New York Life Mutual Life and Connecticut Mutual. settlements occurred years ago. Meanwhile Roberta Park church hosts a lawn fete with mandolin and guitar music Wednesday evening, rain plan to move refreshments and program indoors.
New York report says Charles M Schwab steps down from active duties in the steel trust with W M Corey, 36, named to manage affairs and act as assistant to the president. Schwab remains president in name amid health concerns and recent sensational career questions.
Newton Booth Tarkington had a son named Newton Booth Hamilton after a recent birth at the Hamilton home. The author agreed to the name, keeping a link to his own fame and family lineage.
In Anderson Indiana on July 1 the Union Traction Company of Indiana and Indianapolis Northern merged by unanimous vote. The new entity will operate all lines totaling over 700 miles of electric railway in Indiana, with plans to assume control of routes in nearby states. A buffet car service is to begin on the gas belt and Indianapolis lines with a special design car planned for the purpose. Breeze services will be introduced on through lines.
In Chicago on Tuesday evening a rapid lake level change caused dangerous currents in a Jackson Park area. Six people, three men and three women, were thrown into the water and rescued by nearby yachts. One boy, Edward Jones 13, ran from Knightstown to Indianapolis, later returned home to Knightstown.
Merritt, a California trained commercial lawyer and new agent, contends the McCann murder story is a giant hoax. He suspects Barrington McCann Harrington and others conspire to gain notoriety and believes McCann will reappear after Barrington’s conviction, citing manipulated circumstantial evidence and a pond body identified as Mrs. McCann.
The city clerk investigation shows no immediate action. Harry Negley, chairman, says the committee will not report until the work is complete. An expert accountant is finishing audits in the clerk’s office, with no signs of a speedy conclusion.
Noblesville Indiana July 1 The trial of Hampton West charged with bank robbery has been set for July 9. In Pittsburg Pennsylvania July 10 the bankkeeper of the Fleinz company died after a factory accident during the thaw of the elevator incident. Alameda Mitchell of Garis Kentucky is in serious condition.
Union miners halt work across Birmingham area after talks fail over wages. Miners demand 5 cent ton rate and 10 hour day with semi monthly pay. operators offer 2 percent raise but refuse arbitration on other terms. No coal is being mined in union areas. Convict mines and a few nonunion sites continue limited work.
A Washington special reports Count Cassini Russian ambassador has left for home and may not return in an official capacity. State department denied friction rumors, but Cassini has trained the truth in talks with the American government, leaving other officials weary.
Virgil Lowery formerly of Mapleton Stark county is confirmed dead after wandering in Alaska's mountains. A letter to his parents from US Commissioner D A McKensee states he prospected with other goldseekers, went missing in winter, and was found to have perished under snow and ice. The Coldfoot marshal offered reward for his body, awaiting thaw.
Hevy W. J. Cudig pastor of Slethodiet Protestant church created a sensation by bringing two bottles to demonstrate temperance. He claimed liquor was obtained by two congregation members early Sunday after legal closing hours and noted a monthly pattern of disruption during Sunday services.
Three thousand Chicago wood workers prepare to strike over wage demands and stalled pay raises. Union leaders say employers have delayed concessions as negotiations falter.
In Logansport Indiana an 18 year old boy was killed when an interurban car struck him as he ran to reach an older brother near the tracks. The accident occurred in July with the victim named Fred Cabin. Authorities reported the sudden death as the train slammed into the runner, ending the teen's life.
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