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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
3
Four young men from Pittsburg were surprised by a guided tour at the governor's office on a Friday morning. They toured the private room, listened to boasts of the governor, and then proceeded to the museum after learning of state site attractions.
Indiana Senator Beveridge visited President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay on Thursday en route to the Maine lakes region. He spoke with the president about the eastern question, then returned to New York for a stay before continuing to Maine for six weeks.
Reported wrecks affect east and west bound trains on the Canadian Pacific at Rosner and Mease Jew. No details available. Burns Fitzpatrick, who led the jury in a local murder case, moves from Magoffin. In Salt Lake City Dewey relatives file with Trexweyer. Dewey cousin serves as coachman for Dr Price in Waukegan. Knapp case witness describes spells and concern he may be sent to an asylum.
COLONADO SPRINGS Col July 3 The Manitou House at Maniau was destroyed by fire Thursday. The hotel aene of the best known and most popular summer resort in the west. Loss 1000000.
A rural vignette recounts a Linton birth from farmer Taal Loh’s wife and a morning to a bustling scene on the barnyard. Long sees livestock multiplied with a bay mare, white cow, black sow and 14 piglets, while Morgan Wright rides toward Elwood on an electric car amid a lively society reception and a mishap as he shifts seats.
The article argues evidence grows that humans existed in America during the Glacial age, a pre historic era, suggesting a race distinct from modern Native Americans. It notes no clear lineage to current Aborigines and claims no life forms link across the period.
Inspector McAbee praised Judge Wharton and imposed a fine on James L. Lennox foreman of the American tin can company for violating factory laws on child employment. He said foremen were given time to comply and that enforcement will proceed, including the Vocal affidavit cases likely to be taken up next.
W J Bryan prepares to ignite July 4 enthusiasm at his Fairview country home Lincoln Nebraska. A large tent will hold thousands with Bryan presiding and speakers including Mayor Tom Johnson of Cleveland County attorney Howard Taylor and Louis F Post from Chicago. Delegations expected from surrounding towns. Mayor Johnson and Mrs Johnson arrived Friday as Bryan's guests.
Postmaster McGinnis announces four new clerks from Washington, all women named Mary Baker Hazel Le Clodfeltter Sophia Horetmeyer and Emma McCoy, with salaries of 600 dollars yearly. Two are expert stenographers and will be used in various departments as suited. Deputy Shideler had not yet returned from Washington by Friday noon.
The Antisaluan league executive committee will meet next week to outline policy for the municipal campaign. They plan to declare in favor of George C Hitz for mayor, criticizing past administrations by Republicans and Democrats and proposing an Independent ticket as the sole alternative.
Wisconsin lawmakers Dan storms Dave Sherrick Jud Wiley Henry Brown are reportedly missing in the Wieconal wilderness. They are said to be living at the DePau cabin about 25 miles from civilization and will return when they decide. Warren Sayre of Wabash visited the city, noting Republican support for Shideler and a lack of current commentary on the governor.
Sir Thomas Lipton receives warm congratulations for Erin crew during a severe storm off Randy Hook bay that saved five aboard the dismasted catboat Yankee. Rescued were Jacob Zeigler, Mrs. Edward Ewing, Mrs. E. Smith and her two daughters, all of New York. The catboat, under full mainsail, was struck by a wind squall, threatening capsize and causing hysteria among the women.
A southbound Cansenve electric car on Jefferton Avenue and an eastbound Olivet car collided on Friday. About 25 people were injured, some fatally. Both cars were wrecked. The Olivet car was hurled off the tracks. Conductor Yor Ensminger was badly bruised and cut. A. Kelly, motorman, fell under the car, probably fatally injured. A. Peck, motorman, crushed and mangled, fatal.
Lexington July 3 Doctors Thomas Bullock of Louisville and W C Bullock of this city were summoned to Whitehall by General Cassius M Clay. They pleaded through his bodyguard for two hours but were not admitted to his bed chamber. It is believed Gen Cassius M Clay is hopelessly insane.
Charles Fisher of Moline Illinois a fireman on the C R I F railway was killed and three others injured when a train collided with another at Fphoria Indiana on Friday. Both engines left the track and 22 freight cars were ground into kindling. In Jeffersonville Indiana officials report resignations with Supt Byers noting pressure from reformatory directors and Whittaker arriving to review cases.
The July 4 report from the Bureau of Statistics within the Department of Agriculture states the average condition of cotton on June 4. It compares this with conditions from May 2, 1908 and related dates, showing various indexed figures for crop health.
Gainesville residents report a severe flood after a cloudburst that struck the town late at night, flooding large portions of the city and causing widespread damage feared to include homes and property. Authorities assess losses and coordinate relief.
In Peoria Illinois Carnelina Rickna bought cheap pills from a street hawker. One pill poisoned him and doctors fear he will not recover. In Washington a gasoline stove explosion killed Morris Seraté aged 6.
A polluted 19th century ad promotes Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy for kidney and liver ailments. It offers free samples via a coupon mailed to a listed address and claims limited bottle supply, urging readers to act next Tuesday and encouraging non purchase participation.
American stocks in London fall 1 to 4 percent while British authorities signal withdrawal of subsidies from Atlantic steamships. Market notes cite mixed signals with a cautious tone on options, a steady iron and coal outlook, and a tentative bear campaign amid uncertain crops and currency shifts.
Indianapolis July 3 cattle receipts steady with shipments. market 1 to 3 cents lower, many unsold. Good to choice steers 1.60 to 1.70, fat cattle 1,000 to 1,500 lbs about 4.00 to 4.30, feeding steers 900 to 1,100 lbs around 1.50. Heifers and cows ranged with prime exports 4.10 to 5.20. bulls and calves varied. Sheep receipts 390. spring lambs to choice yearlings, stockers and feeding sheep active. East Buffalo and other markets show similar activity with hogs mixed and sheep unsettled.
New York markets opened uneven with small declines across railroad and mine shares and a firmer sterling line. Grain and boll they show no strong direction as holiday inertia dampens activity while government bonds hold steady and various commodities range. East Liberty and Cincinnati live stock receipts edge higher, with cattle and hogs trading mixed and wholesale prices for dairy and produce fluctuating amid summer demand.
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