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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
2
A midcentury ad warns heat speeds decay of organic matter and harms digestion. It urges avoiding ice drinks and using Beat for the Bowels as a safe system cleaner, claiming non diarrhoea causing action and offering a money back guarantee from the Remedy Co. Chicago or New York.
Grace Dana known as Gussie McKee the poolroom queen is dead at her Indiana home after a Tuesday night illness. A Chicago poolroom promoter and former clerk, she left IndIana for Chicago, rose to prominence after marrying Lt Edward H Martin then served with the U S Army until dismissed for irregularities. She reportedly earned large sums from betting and poolrooms, claiming to have cleared fifty thousand dollars before quitting recently.
State department officials deny assistance from the American legation amid rumors of a fresh uprising in Pekin and preparations by foreign legations to resist an assault. The report cites a Russian newspaper asserting continued unrest and seeks confirmation from U.S. authorities.
Crowds line the streets as the American squadron's sailors march from the deck to a luncheon. The procession is led by the Keararge band while Portsmouth decorates in their honor. Admiral Cotton and officers sail to London for a banquet at the admiralty with plans to attend the state ball for President Loubet.
William Andrews, husband of a woman who killed herself after he deserted her, sues George Benson for 2000 damages for alienation of affection. The case, tied to Mrs Andrews eloping with Benson for three days, seeks ten thousand dollars in total damages.
San Francisco July 1 Mrs Carrie B Young of the W C TI voices that public smoking and drinking by the university president are not becoming of him or of the college head. She notes strong criticism from Berkeley residents over the alleged action by President Benjamin Wheeler of California university.
In Montgomery a federal case cites Glennie Hulmes as Wise witness against Fletcher and Turner for peonage. Hulmes testified he was taken from Columbus Georgia to Calels Alabama to work in a time bin, quit, and attempted return home before arrest. An armed guard, flogging, and forced naked labor were described. Turner allegedly paid $10 for two men and the mayor imposed four months hard labor and $3. The wrongdoing was ongoing at Turner’s plantation where inmates endured daily punishment.
A bulletin from London reports President Loubet visiting Windsor Palace on a Wednesday. Vienna notes a German report that Cardl Rampolla's stance could lead Austria to veto a pope election. Birmingham claims Ruegit ordered heavy guns for Port Arthur and seeks 10 million rounds of ammo. Vienna reports Servians urge King Petar to rule, signaling regional instability. Berlin notes William delays a Scandinavian tour due to the pope's critical condition.
In Kalamazoo Michigan on Sunday a young couple Frank Malley and Milas Ada Paterson drowned when a boat capsized during a squall while out boating. Their bodies were recovered locked together. Rev J Lockwood who was to officiate at the wedding conducted the funeral.
Covington Indiana July Drakes murder case moves toward jury deliberation as the defense rests its case. Mrs Drake, the accused, testified about her marriage and the couple’s troubled relationship before the death of Robert J Tienke. Testimony continues with prosecutors and defense attorneys expected to conclude by Wednesday evening.
Mrs Ann Powell a colored woman of 114 East Twenty second Street was struck by an engine at the Pitteenth street crossing of the Chicago line and died shortly after at City hospital. She was walking along the right of way and had just passed a switch engine making loud noise, when the beam engine struck her and threw her about 39 feet. she died from injuries after being brought to the dispensary ambulance.
Late Tuesday afternoon 12 black refugees reached PRETERSBURG Indiana claiming they left Evansville at 7 Tuesday morning and walked 66 miles. An arm bandaged man wore clothing with mold and bloodstains as they said they left due to the war. They stated they would travel to Kansas to support white civilians farming crops. Major Kerstenstein, deputy oil inspector for the fifth district and former state house custodian, was en route to Peru for the Sons of Veterans encampment. he is a former state commander of that order.
A jumble of brief items reports a Cleveland dog with smallpox, coal found in Routt County Colorado, a Port Colborne plant plan, executions in Lebanon and a top of the head electrocution, a clock in Sycamore Illinois, a railway tale in Harriman Indiana, a presidential ticket hint in Iowa, a Chilean killer, a Hillsboro shooting suicide, a Louisville shooting, a Canton remark turning violent, and a lynching of a colored boy at Brout’s Crossing Missouri after a fatal clash.
Word reached this city that Charles Colgan formerly of Indianapolis died by his own hand in Denver Colorado. He killed himself with a cut throat while under a divorce court restraining order sought by his wife who later received a divorce.
Burglars forced two windows and entered a room at 410 North Meridian Street Tuesday night, stealing a pocketbook with $3 to $10 in cash and two valuable brooches one not diamond. Milas Behaden awoke during the theft but did not notice the loss until after breakfast Wednesday. Police were notified. no clues yet.
Parisupt reports officials plan to place fish spawning beds near White River’s Riverside Park with U S commission involvement. In years, the river is expected to become a popular fishing area as protections and limits reduce turmoil from past destruc tions by illegal nets and dynamiters. Special areas may be set aside for fishermen similar to Chicago park practices.
Mothers of Asbury New Jersey report President Noone will be invited to Asbury Park for the annual baby parade on August 4. The event grows in popularity each year and will honor guest J. A. Moai at Asbury Park on parade day.
Miss Wahhtubuwasso Tyril known as Mrs Richard Kinder, a 394 graduate of the Carnate Indian School, and Richarda Kinder of Chicago plan a civil ceremony after a prior Cherokee Nation wedding. Kinder met Tyril in Chicago and they wed under Cherokee rites. She traveled to Milwaukee to observe another marriage, then expressed desire for civil marriage, which Kinder consented to.
In Bloomfield Indiana Judge Hanley sent the jurors back after they failed to reach a verdict following about one year of deliberations in the Britton whitecap case. The unresolved jury tension prompted continued courtroom proceedings.
A Washington mother recounts her infant Maurice recovering from marasmus after using Grape-Nuts and Postum products. She describes feeding a weak seven month old with three tablespoons of Grape-Nuts mixed with milk and water, noting rapid improvement and continued use until weaning. The ad claims physicians have not found a food that digests for all ages and promotes Grape-Nuts as the perfect food form and nourishment.
July 8 report finds the battleship Indiana in deplorable condition with damaged battens and furnaces reducing speed by four knots. Refit estimated at $570,000 to restore first class condition.
Judge Douglas Morris in an injunctive case involving Charles E. Karmire Manufacturing Company vs Yolen Men upheld the temporary injunction against 13 laborers and dissolved it for others. He ruled picketing can be lawful or unlawful by its nature but employers may not be misled or harmed. laborers have rights to organize for higher wages and better conditions if they do not resort to malice or intimidation.
MAIUON Ind July Amid threats of lynch a music teacher Williams is arrested for criminal assaults involving a thirteen year old daughter of hardware dealer Alver Veach. The mother pleads for mobs to take vigilante action if authorities fail to act, as details of the alleged crime emerge from Sweetser. Public interest centers on the case and community fear.
An invitation from The Sun предлагает six word entry and contact for free Haeres. Tickets include Vandalia Line from Indianapolis to Terre Haute and Greencastle returns at about $1.00, plus Pennsylvania Lines Madison and Return at $1.25. Special trains depart Indianapolis early morning with various Ohio River steam boat excursion options and rates.
Pennsylvania short lines advertise an Independent New York sleeping car service from Philadelphia to New York with 2:00 p.m. departure, arriving at 3:00 p.m. Passengers from Indian territories and other points are welcomed, with emphasis on early eastern arrivals for easier connections. Reservations and rates available through ticket agents or agents W. W. Richardson, D. P. A.
The official route to Detroit for the Epworth League convention lists a round trip fare of 2.29. Special trains depart Indianapolis on Wednesday July 15, 1133, with tickets on sale through duty stations. W. W. Richardson oversees arrangements.
Lowell reports Wd Moore was shot by Justin Treatease Jr of Trealéane & Co after attempting to collect a $1.6 debt. Treatease, described as wealthy, fired the pistol when settlement could not be reached.
An invitation listing fares to Michigan City and Rochester with round trips from Indianapolis. Departure Sunday July 12 at 6:30 p m. Text reads as a help request and contact line for The Sun office with scattered garbled details and pricing.
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