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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1908

Page

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Quiet Reigns as Evansville Feels Martial Law

In Evansville Indiana soldiers patrol streets after a riot that left nine dead and many wounded. Mayor Covert urges indoors duty while the Bee Guard battalion is stationed in Sehse Park with heavy arms. Police, militia, and workers seek calm as investigations begin into Hagel Altman’s death.

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Classifieds Hidden on Page Seven

Advertisements list help wanted and room rentals including chair and photographer positions. Mentions colored woman for housekeeping and various housekeeping tasks with illegible incomplete lines.

Tony Arc General Houseork Ter

Riots in Evansville Eyewitnesses Recount Three Nights of Disorder

The Evansville riot after a confrontation between a mob and soldiers left bystanders dead and injured. Accounts name Edward Schiffman as a socialist sympathizer and highlight mob and police responses. Brigadier McKee criticizes city leadership while claims of 39 separate stories circulate about the events over three nights.

Evansville Ind Joly Edward Aueurt Jordan Cen. McKee Catire Evanville Branavitle Carbon H. Georu

Refugee Negroes Receive Protection at Bloomington

Refugee negroes arriving in Bloomington from Eguinville are offered protection by local authorities who urge them to move on. Officials promise safety while managing fears among the newcomers in Indiana's city.

Bloomington Ind Eguinville Thin City de Polle

Brown's trial quieted Evansville amid wartime unrest

Amid a tense Evansville scene, three militia companies arrived following the mayor’s call for citizens to stay indoors. The move aimed to restore order after a disturbance, with authorities vowing continued vigilance to maintain peace.

Saloon closures, riots loom as troops may depart Friday

Fatalities mount from Tuesday night incident with Frank Lambie Anarius Taylor John Barnet among the wounded. A racial flare on the steamer Ava jon ended by police. Judge Rasch orders Brown the murderer of Patrolman Mas tes to be returned from Jeffersonville penitentiary with militia aid amid fears of bloodshed.

Frank Lambie Anarius Taylor John Barnet Ber Aloved Ava Jon Henry January January Trenegra Jurge Rasch Brown Mastes Jeffersonville Hin

Judge Whallon Makes Girl Bertha a Court Ward

Judge Whallon took Bertha Kentrup into his guardianship after hearing her tale of living with a mother involved in drinking and family turmoil. The 18 year old had been in training school in Cincinnati and was brought to the city by her mother, who was arrested. Neighbors intervened as the mother beat Bertha, prompting court action and the judge to grant wardship status to the child.

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Umpire Sheridan BW VOR Charged in Chicago Game

An umpire from the National League faced charges on Wednesday after an altercation during a Chicago game. The incident involved accusations of improper conduct and led to immediate disciplinary actions by league officials.

Joan Sherition National League Augitterity Baker Bheritay Wanarrentet Wuesday Chaterd Assqular Panny Déreen Chicagy Gay Ets

Indiana Bar Association Meeting At Claypool

Indianapolis lawyers gathered at the State bar association meeting on the eighth floor of the Claypool. The room was warm, with attendees from across the state. Two papers were presented Wednesday morning on international arbitration and the verdict of the jury, followed by a discussion session. A banquet at 8 pm closed the event.

Indianapolis State Bar Association Westenday

Robbed a Gas Meter in a Sanloon Case

A report from Maryland details a night theft at a sanloon where a gas meter was broken open and about a quarter-inch of gas emitted. The incident involved John Metta and references local shops and an invitation to seek help through THE SUN.

John Metta Maryland Kas Arid Vilesa McCann AUN Ohio

Drowned baseball player Ed Delehanty linked to Niagara River incident

In a tangled report, Ed Delehanty of the Washington team is identified posthumously as the possible drowning victim in the Niagara River after a Pullman baggage discovery. Superintendent J K Bennett examined a bag left by the traveler, found Delehanty’s name and clothing, and notified his wife in Washington of the suspected drowning near the night in question.

Delehancy Buefalo Guifelder Washington Niagara River Haseen J. K. Bennett Delehanty Michigan Central Bridgetmng Bennett Sup Bennett Washington Baseball Park Ed Delehanty Lurtehanty

Sun Gold Watch Featured in Advertisements

A damaged OCR item notes George Allison, a young reader nicknamed serialboy, seeking a Sun gold watch. The piece references Sun advertising columns and a playful claim about what a person can achieve, mentioning a sun related pin and a promotional tone.

VI Sun

Burglar Left Every Door Ajar In Nearby Home

A burglar entered the residence of He Wold on Wednesday morning, leaving doors ajar and triggering fright as the thief fled. The incident follows another nearby theft last Tuesday night on N. Pennsylvania Street, with $12 reportedly stolen. Local residents were alarmed by the spate of break ins over the past ten days.

Wells Welly Mt Win Pennsylvania

Powers Will Not Veto Election Of New Pope

A New York report states that Catholic authorities deny any veto power by rulers over the selection of a pope. The discussion notes a historical claim about veto rights by Austria, Spain, and France, but asserts such power was abolished long ago and is no longer relevant to papal elections.

New York Dai Pays Ban Auetrit Sot France Maid

Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity

Weather outlook for 38 hours ending 8 p m July 9 calls for partly cloudy and warmer skies with temperatures reading 76 at 7 a m, 90 at noon, and 92 at 2 p m in Indianapolis and surrounding areas. Dry spell possible. northern Mississippi may see rain. southerly winds noted. Company notes indicate capital stock of 180000, electric light and power, and steam heat and hot water for distant properties. Directors include Harmon Th Wigeet, Chas A. Michels, William 8 Westlake, Robert J Spencer, and John W Kelley. South Bend based Postal Accident Insurance Co plans death and health insurance. incorporators listed as George B Warren, William J Hindman, Albert P Gaston, William F Mills, and Fred A Buells.

Indianapolis Indiana Arches Misinoix Culaena’ Heat and Tight Company M Ton Caplital Munut Acti Electric Light Harmon Th Wigeet Chas A. Michels William 8. Westlake Robert J. Spencer John W. Kelley Poatal Accident Insurance Company South Bend George B. Warren William J. Hindman Albert P. Gaston William F. Mills

Trouble on the Ave Inmate Bail and Battery Case

Police report Tuesday night arrest of three men, including Richart Parker and “Rad Dan” Firds, at 525 W. Sixteenth and Indiana Ave. Judge Whalton set bail at one hundred dollars each for masauri and battery charges. Fields sustained a wound to his arm. Parker denies striking him. Judge Wisanen vows to curb the trouble on the avenue.

Dovanr Cass Whalton Wisanen” Smes

Pope Confirms Imminent Death On Thursday

Reports from Rome describe the pope's mounting weakness and a blood poisoning infection as doctors warn his end may come within hours. Attendants note his fainting fits and worsening pulmonary condition, with the pontiff expressing distress and a wish for the end to come.

Rome Lenia

Rulers of Europe in Rome Care Amid Papal Illness

The pope was moved from bed to a reclining chair and could converse with doctors and attendants. A conference with Dr Cardinei was requested at the Vatican, while telegrams from rulers including Edward, Leopold, Franz, and others reflected wide concern. The Vatican announced the pope’s condition and temperature readings hovered near 93 to 95 Fahrenheit.

Rome Cardinei Naples Vatican Weinentay Edward Leopati Wham Alfanno Nicholas of Montenesto Franzenset Carlos Portugal Saxony Santinues

Treasurer Schmidt Settles With County For 5060 Dollars

In county commissioners office on a Wednesday morning, former Treasurer Schmidt agreed to pay the county 5060 dollars to settle claims of wrongfully retained fees. The dispute centered on delinquent taxes and rebates, with experts later finding several large rebates had not been properly rebated. The settlement involves Schmidt and his successors, with city officials seeking their portions from the treasurer. The matter was described as a price dispute, not fraud, and a bank error uncovered by experts led to the resolution.

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College Avenue property assessments reduced after traffic damage

County Board of Review and Professor Michael Jefferson decide to cut College Avenue property assessments by 20 percent. Residents had long complained that heavy traffic from the Anderson Company line lowered property values and prompted repeated appeals for relief. The decision follows years of rising assessments prior to the opening of the Anderson Inc facility.

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Milk Delivery Dispute Sparks Chicago Cab Incident

In Chicago on a July day Nathany Straus of New York hired a cabman to deliver milk for a week after believing an arrangement with a Prateurising plant had been made. He learned others had two wagons lined up, yet he still climbed into the cab to deliver milk to sick babies.

Chicago Nathany “Straus New York

Condemned men prepared to saw out

Lexington news reports inmates in Whitney and O'Brien cells awaiting actions as condemned murderers of A B Chinn. A postponement delays Forward Bottom, the man who shot James Butler near an Indiana avenue store, from a preliminary hearing before police.

Lexington Jace Whitney and O'Brien A.B. Chinn Firward Corren James Butler Pendleton

Noted Defendants Deny Burglary Claim in Court

In a Wednesday morning hearing two colored men faced burglary charges after allegedly taking a powerbook from a Delaware state property. John Ruchie questioned the case, while Prosecutor Holmes pressed the matter. Hitchi denied breaking in, claiming he never burglarized anything.

John Ruchie Holmes Bac Ritchi Hitchi

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