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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
2
Chicago financier Marshall Field warns that strikes and wage demands threaten prosperity and export trade. He urges labor leaders and businessmen to pause indiscriminate actions to protect national interests and prevent a market downturn. He fears productive capacity at a peak already needing caution.
An Indianapolis notice promotes Brazilian hair as a remedy to kill the catarrh microbe and treat hay fever, claiming permanent cure with persistent use. The ad lists distribution through local druggists and mentions a clearing house association, with business details tied to July holiday closings and payment deadlines.
Washington reports Senator Stewart of Nevada warns a financial cloud is imminent if Cannon's financial legislation passes. He likens money stringency to a dam about to break threatening banks and the stock market, weighing Aldrich's call for more circulation against Cannon's restraint approach.
The Gordon-Bennett international auto race began Thursday in Bally Spann Ireland with half a million spectators. Four teams from the United States England France and Germany compete for the cup while safety aims include staggered starts and a $1400 trophy for the top team average.
Evansville Indiana report details an attack on the Winslow Dirpaten office and editor A. J. Pearing. The piece advocates vigilantism, urging a necktie party and immediate lynching as the only reform to restore order. Citizens increasingly arm themselves amid a frenzy resembling a Kentucky feud.
A meeting of the board of directors of the Indianapolis cremation society discussed drafting a constitution and by laws. The by laws provide for yearly dues and a full membership for ten years. A cremation rate from the Cincinnati crematory includes turning of the bodies, an urn, railroad fare for two friends, and body transportation. Tommy Mowatt vs Tom Cody in New Orleans, decision given to Cody. Mowatt heads to Indianapolis for a July fourth bout. Local ads note bread from Back's bakery and a Michigan City excursion on the Lake Erie and Western RR priced at 1.25.
Miss Holloway, cashier at Clay pool, was targeted by a con artist who asked to pay a $47 bill with a tricky envelope trick. After the stranger requested change for Jeter, she prepared the envelope and kept the note while the man sent her to the cigar stand. she later discovered only two dollars in change and a $40 short cash account.
Lee Archer, worker at Mainland Milling Company, fell from the hoist roof to a lower roof during a Wednesday fire. He suffered a broken collarbone and multiple rib fractures. Origin of the blaze is unknown and the loss was light.
Round trip fare 258.40 with 28.40 tickets on sale July 6 and 4. Special party leaves Indianapolis 11:85 a m July 6 arrives Denver 788 a m July 8. Call agents at 45 W Washington St or Union Station or address W W Richardson O P A Indianapolis.
A Millville household testifies Postum improved seven family members health after years of stomach trouble and nervousness. The letter credits Postum and Grape-Nuts for restored strength and daily chores, urging others to try the cereal beverage and food.
Advertisement outlines $7.00 Niagara Falls trip on Aug 6 with July 1 and 4 departures and return for $7.00. Also offers Boston round trip for $21 via multiple lines. Tickets valid July 1 to September 1 with no limit and partial Hudson River steamer privileges. Include contact A H Sellars for further details.
The Chicago & North Western Railway offers a special train for the United Society of Christian Endeavor Convention in Denver. Fare from Chicago to Denver advertised at $18.10 with Pullman cars and standard coaches, departing July 7th for a round trip via daylight route over the Missouri river corridor. Tickets good for return to August 1st. other itineraries include July 3-4 round trips to destinations with return by September 1st. Stopovers allowed at Washington and Philadelphia. promotional rates from other points, with ample sightseeing through the Nebraska Pintle Valley. For folder and details, contact N. M. Breeze, 65 Vine Street, Chicago.
Viking Veach Frank Attiewed James Anderson fined and costs in Judge Carter's court for violating the central ye ingender of that court in the Indianapolis drop-forge company case. Business agent Collins acquitted. The case seen as highly important by union leaders in Marin county.
Anya Dale set a timing record at Washington Park Chicago for a women's race with 1 37 35. Savahle finished with second, Melaney titled Western wonder, and McGurk noted as a rival. Evansville report says a newlywed man is missing after his wife asked police to search during their wedding tour.
Coroner Harrison Wilco to lead inquiry into Teaser murder mystery as Marion Williams dies in a sunaway near Fairmount. Mrs. Louse Kyte reported missing from her home. John Kipper thrown from horse in North Vernon and left injured. Tony Figaro fatally shot by gun club member in Valparaiso. Joan-Willeca Mitchell killed at Monarch quarry in Bloomington. Carnegie library work to begin in Jeffersonville after $15.10 gift. Mrs. MLE. Dodus dies of fear after son's funeral. Warren Smith of Scottsburg verdict in liquor remonstrance. anti-saloon advocates to appeal. Wabash company to operate in Geneva News. stockholders are Wabash men. John Andrias, brakeman at Columbus, dies. body of worker received, finally details unclear.
At Col. RB Harrison's office on Wednesday afternoon the Society of Colonial Wars of Indiana was organized as the twenty eighth state chapter. Members must prove ancestor service in early wars or civil government. Capt William J English named governor with Col Nead B Harrison as deputy governor and others in officers. Annual observances set for November 1 near Tippecanoe battle anniversary.
In Madison Indiana on July 7 the deposition of Mrs M1, Knapp's former teacher, described Alfred Knapp as dull and disobedient with a possible mental imbalance. Cyrus Knapp, Alfred's brother, testified he believes Alfred is insane. A separate item notes a truck drivers strike in St Louis Missouri on July 2, with drivers seeking higher wages.
A historical balance sheet lists assets including bonds and stocks due from trusts accounts receivable real estate furniture and fixtures cash on hand and in bank with liabilities such as capital stock surplus and undivided profits deposits due trusts and estates and other debts. It also names officers Charles E Coffin Ovid B Jameson Augustus Jennings Charles E Holloway and Thomas B Fulmer along with a lineup of directors.
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