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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
10
William H. Newby aged 71 died at his home 1634 Spain Avenue from heart disease after a long illness. Civil War veteran and former watch repair and jewelry shop operator, his funeral is set for Friday at 2 p.m. with burial in Seymour, Indiana.
Indiana delegates report cautious optimism for John W. Kern of Indianapolis as vice presidential candidate. With Gray's position unsettled, Indiana aims to press Kern, arguing his nomination could woo southern and western delegations to Bryan's ticket. A meeting at Albany hotel will decide whether Kern’s name is entered.
The Indian Passion Play based on the Hiawatha legend, starring F. E. Moore and a group of about 50 Indians from eight tribes, captivated audiences with a dramatic pantomime at Fairview park. Readings by Clinton E. Lloyd and canoe stage effects enhanced the production, depicting the tale from Minnehaha to the Savior message. Performances run after noon at 3 and nightly at 8:15 for two weeks.
Amusement managers note price gaps for adults and youths, yet decide a fair rule. Wonderland will admit children under 12 free starting Sunday matinee. Manager Frank Wicks believes honest parents will ensure truthful attestations at the gate.
Fair Bank Park hosts a Highland gathering Thursday evening with Caledonian club members and ladies in attendance. Marion Henderson sends fragrant heather sprigs as souvenirs and a poem about her brother Henry Henderson of the Reay band. Residents are urged to join in singing Auld Lang Syne to mark the occasion.
At Fairview Park Indianapolis Military band led by H W Wrangmann offers a program featuring marches and overtures including Crown Prince, Lohengrin selections, The Pyramids, The Time the Place and the Girl, Parsifal medley, If a Girl like You Loved a Boy Like Me, and My Maryland with Euphonium solos and sacred music drama portions.
Capital Garden reports growing crowds each evening as management offers free admission and a varied vaudeville program. This season features above average acts and a broad range of entertainment drawing patrons to the garden nightly.
The Grand shows a season themed lineup Thursday and through the week. Nine Lives of a Cat suits audiences with poultry raisers nearby. Palmistry attracts seers on N Illinois street. The Unskilled Skater mirrors the season’s ups and downs. The Mill Girl rises as a notable drama. Comedies and illustrated songs add variety as animated vaudeville grows in popularity.
Nathaniel Davis an 11 year old black youth is accused of bicycle theft and told inconsistent accounts about obtaining a wheel from a non existent repair shop. Detectives question him as Captain Bray notes the ongoing pattern of tall tales regarding the bicycle. He was captured after fleeing from C S Kruse who reported the missing wheel.
In Hammonton New Jersey two men were killed and four others fatally injured when a Reading express struck a rig at Twelfth street. The incident occurred this morning as the men rode in the wagon, which was struck at the crossing causing multiple casualties.
The Mutual Service association announces a Friday lawn festival at Fairview park car line with a noon lunch, a barn dance at the Turners pavilion, and indoor entertainment including "An Old Sweetheart of Mine" with tableaux. Outdoor features include a newsboys band, "Gypsy Camp," and "Rebekah at the Well" among attractions.
Notice to contractors bids for construction of New Augusta elementary and Pike Township high school buildings in Marion County Indiana. Bids due 10 am July 31 1908 at trustee residence near New Augusta. Bid bond 2 percent. contract to lowest responsible bidder. right to reject all bids. plans at trustee and Dupont architect Indianapolis.
The Department of Public Works in Indianapolis announces plans and public notices for street and alley improvements. Projects include paving Roosevelt Avenue to a five foot sidewalk, Twenty Fourth Street widening to twenty four feet, Maryland Street to Parkside addition, and several alleys with brick and cement works. Also notices call for remonstrances on St Paul Street opening and vacancies of alleys under Improvement Resolutions and Declaratory Resolutions with dates for hearings.
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