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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1910
Page
11
A Tennessee Central freight wreck Friday night near Algood killed Conductor Sid Knight and Fireman F. B. Lindsey. Engineer Stephens was injured but may recover. A large rock toppled onto the track after frequent rains, destroying the engine and several cars.
In New York on July 8 the legislative graft committee met at the Murray Hill hotel for organization. Politicians visited the scene as the panel planned to select its counsel, with former Lieutenant Governor M Linn Bruce expected to be chosen. Officials vow no whitewashing.
In Richmond Indiana Henry County circuit court a suit was filed over circus posters placed on the Murphy business block. Some Murphy heirs approved the posters while others tore them down, then others replaced them. R T Goodwin filed suit as the three circuses vie for advertising space and tour Newcastle this month.
Grover Siler of the Ralph Ice company wagon was fined ten dollars and costs for selling short weight ice. Judge Collins also fined him five dollars and costs for refusing to re weigh ice when a customer requested it. Siler was arrested by Inspector Wulfson.
Mrs. Joseph Keller of 1550 Thaddeus Street grabbed a burning gasoline stove and hurled it into the back yard. She was slightly burned but prevented a house fire, saving her home.
A vivid snapshot of women drinking at a department store soda fountain. The piece notes chocolate sodas dominate orders, with women enjoying hot chocolate in winter and cold chocolate in summer. Describes the lively scene and waitresses, then lists assorted ads for furniture, motorcycles, plants, and other goods.
Assistant Postmaster Shideler received letters Friday morning from jobbers and manufacturers praising the office for the 4 o'clock mail delivery restored Thursday afternoon. Officials expressed satisfaction with the two automobiles used in the run though it was the first time for the drivers. Delivery took almost an hour, and Shideler expects the district to be re-routed to cover it in about thirty minutes.
Thomas Troy aged 14 of 1002 West Maryland street was overcome by heat while employed at Kingan and Co. He sought relief in a refrigerator room and drank ice water to cool off after exposure in a hot workspace.
Washington July 8 Bruce D Wright was appointed postmaster at Flat Rock Shelby county Friday succeeding B H J Mading resigned.
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