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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1908

Page

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Train Plunges 2000 Feet Into Royal Gorge

Three lines and twenty freight cars derailed from the Denver & Rio Grande near Canon City Colorado and plunged into the Arkansas River. Two engines were disabled and several crew members perished or were swept away as the river ran deep below a 2000 foot gorge.

Canon Citt Col Denver & Rio Grande Hoyal Gorge Arkansas River Hanging Bridge Royal Gorge Canon City Kansas River Lea

Whallon Faces Election With Pledges Of Fair Trials

In a candid exchange with reporters, Judge Whallon outlines a tough stance on crime, promising fair trials and punishment for the guilty while dismissing innocent defendants. He cites a busy slate from highway robbery to drunkenness and notes no planned changes to his administration.

Whallon Corder Indiana-ave Jin

Little Looks to Win Police Court Seat in Tough Campaign

Candidate Little speaks on legal reform and strict law enforcement in police court duties. He vows to arrest lawbreakers, end licentious behavior, and shut saloons that ignore Nicholson law, arguing voters tire of the administration and his rival’s campaign rests on fixing things for the nomination.

Robert Romance Flees Guards After Two Shootings

Robert Homatce, 17, escaped a farm manhunt after being twice shot at by guards and slipping away during a garden raid at the Roose farm Friday. He had a prior six month sentence for theft and larceny and was wearing a work shirt and jeans. In Buffalo, a separate report claims railroad liability over Ed Delehanty’s death after a Michigan Central conductor allegedly denied him passage at Bridgeburg.

Robert Homatce Buffalo Michigan Central Railroad Ed Delehanty Look Bridgeburg

New Classified Advertisements On The Seventh Page

New liners advertise today including white girl for general housework, housekeeping rooms for rent, guitar for sale, bowing wanted, situations including housekeeper, mortgage loans, vacant lots for sale, white washwoman and blacksmith helper. Rendail the liners on the seventh page.

Rendail

Lithia Malt Fete Endorses Anti-Graft Candidacy

Eighteen attendees at J W Muttlen's home 612 N New Jersey St sample lithia malt at a lawn fete and smoker. Speaker Mettien urges clean candidates on the Democratic ticket endorsing S P Dixon for police judge as an anti graft figure. Meeting adjourns after further talk about Mettien possibly running for Ward 7 council. London Rome report warns pope's condition worsens with pleural tension. expert doubts survival past Friday midnight.

J. W. Muttlen Nome New Jersey St Mattien Matilen 8. P. Dixon Dixon Howard Indiana Free Silver Club

President Roosevelt Dines With Oom John Burroughs

President and Mrs Roosevelt dined with John Burroughs at his West Dark Cottage in Oyster Bay on Friday. Burroughs, called Oom Jobs, lives alone in a quaint riverfront cottage overlooking the Hudson. The meal was prepared by Burroughs, who has long hosted the president, with their Yellowstone adventures noted as the start of their strong friendship.

Oyster Bay Prealent

Law delays in Ghase-Duhme trial referenced by state bar

Wednesday evening banquet comments by Mr. Taylor foreshadow extended proceedings in the Ghase-Duhme case before Judge Anderson. The Thursday morning session saw extensive legal teams for both sides arguing whether the plaintiff may file a supplemental bill of complaint. Judge Anderson took the matter under advisement with possible use of amended pleadings if permitted, implying months of potential court activity over a $200 payment.

Taylor State Bar Association Anderson

Lone Marshal Foils Mob In City Riot

Mason City reports a lone city marshal halted a mob seeking vengeance after a violent incident. Two wounded men, ages around 30 to 35, and others involved were described as the scene escalated. The marshal used a drawn revolver to protect a suspect, moving him to train shelter in Heicana. Police sought motive as anger and riot energy spread.

Springfield Barton Tin Hevana

Czar May Now Jab the Americans

The Catholic Herald asked the Russia ambassador in London to convey to Saint Petersburg a note about outrages on negroes in the United States and brutality. The ambassador replied he could not deal with the matter, so the recommendation will be sent directly to Saint Petersburg.

Catholic Herald London Russa St. Peters Durg Washington St. Petersburg

Discrepancy in Precinct Boundaries Revealed

Secretary Raub of the Democratic City Committee discovered a triangular piece of ground south of the Big Four railroad within the Tenth ward had been placed in no precinct. The error emerged during review by precinct committeemen and was to be corrected immediately.

Big Four Raub Edwin Jogn Jou

Picnic program at Broad Ripple annual outing in Des Moines

PICNICKED Patrang of the New York store Priday discovered that the store was cloned and upon investigation found that the employees of the store are enjoying the cooling breezes and rippling waters at Broad Ripple. At so the annual picnic and arrangements had been completed long before for the day's report and every possible attraction that would contribute to the general good time was planned for. Following was the program Guessing contest for adults junior girls race junior boys race mentor girls team mentor boys race etc. The various committees that had charge of the days entertainment were as follows Executive committees J N Feasey H Peck W K Smith J x8 Robson B P Gs On program R N Cain G toudon E Vestal H Engle On transport E Petthey WW 1 Smith W L Sanford A Lamboth L B Nelson On decorations E H Allen BE Ls Booth C Howard W H Lippert A McNeight On lunch Mias Robbing E F Gay J Lantz A Walker M McKittrick On musio H le Alden P J Bhaw J KN Keller J Coutts Hugh Kerr On printing and hedges D McKay J McCullough J Kerr Wem Sutherland Dean V Smythe Red cross committee J D Jackeot Dr Sattler H OT EB Whiteett C A Ratler W H Gadd Were Killed DES MOIN July 10 In a wrest to the Gu At Brakenad Frid Pireman Joseph Drisch Braketmati als aid an sapkogee trang wish milled

Patrang New York Priday Broad Ripple Janior Employes Days J. N. Feasey H. Peck W. K. Smith J. x8 Robson B. P. Gs R. N. Cain G, Toudon E. Vestal H. Engle Queiarer E. Petthey Smith W. LW. Sanford A. Lamboth L. B. Nelson H. Allen Ls. Booth C. Howard W. H. Lippert A. McNeight Mias Robbing E. F. Gay J Lantz A. Walker M. McKittrick H. le Alden P. J. Bhaw J. KN. Keller J. Coutts Hugh Kerr Printing and Hedges D. McKay J. McCullough J. Kerr Wem. Sutherland Déan V. Smythe Red Cross Committee J. D. Jackeot Dr. Sattler H. OT EB. Whiteett C. A. Ratler W. H. Gadd

Pope Undergoes Second Operation Amid Anxiety

Rome July 24 officials awaited a second operation on the pope as physicians reported the first period of calm followed by breathing difficulty and weak pulse. Blood was drawn, and the second procedure offered hope of extended life though further operations might be needed. Cardinals were urged to pray as the pope, calm yet resolute, sought truth about his fate.

Rome Leest Rossini Holt News Cardinal Ramposta

Organized Labor Fights Backed by National Association

A plan to enlarge the National Manufacturers Association to resist organized labor was decided by the constitutional committee at a Claypool hotel meeting. The proposal calls for universal membership in legitimate business. The constitution will go to the executive committee for approval in September.

National Manufacturers' Association Claypool Hotel Wes D. M. Parry Indianapolis J. W. van Cleve Lindies Goer Etrhy Teyron Ww. du Grul Cincinnati Mata. C. Rosencrans Evansville Marshell Coahhing New York A. ¢. Marshall Dasten W. H. Spear Newark N. J F. W. Job Chicago Employers’ Association Organized Inter

Deserted Baby Case Haunts Town As Search Continues

Lucy Talson, once living on E Market Street, deserted her two month old child four weeks ago. John and wife Jarden at 1st St bury St were asked to care for the infant until she returned from French Lick. Jarden telegraphed and phoned for the mother but cannot locate anyone by that name. Officers report the child may be buried if the mother is not found soon.

Lucy Talson E. E. Marketeat John Jarden Asbury St French Lick Jarden

Motorman Accused In Fatal Street Collision

Richard Nee, of 34 B Carson, was accused as a coroner's inquest opened Friday into the death of a child killed in a street war on July 5. The motorman testified he was talking with another man and not paying attention, claiming the car was only 10 feet away when the child fell.

Richard Nee B. Carson Atention Olly Mr. Noel

Faint in court as heat overwhelms defendant in McCullough case

In Boston on July 1 a dramatic scene occurred in Justice Stout's court when Agnes Harriman McCullough fainted during examination by attorneys amid heat and excitement. The incident followed a bid to obtain a judgment against her father as details of the legal action surfaced.

Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity

Forecast for 36 hours ending 8 p m July 11 calls for partly cloudy conditions Friday night and Saturday with continued high temperatures. Early readings show 7 a m temperature 78, noon 88, 2 p m 94, with probable thunderstorms in Ida and surrounding states. Southerly winds. The heat record was broken Friday at 2 p m with 1 degree above prior peak. Blythe says relief is unlikely at noon.

Indianapolis Indena Blythe Noo Mercury Cop

Ex-mayor letter prompts arrest warrant in Mansfield

A Chicago report notes ex-mayor T. R. Robison of Mansfield Ohio sent a threatening letter to local police. The missive, signed with a taunt about being half crazy, names Bira W. Wigton and mentions a companion. A Mansfield police chief endorses the ex-mayor and says authorities will pursue him if he comes to Chicago. A second letter from Wigleyt, dated Cleveland, asks about the couple and hints of plans to travel.

Chicago T. R. Robison Mons- Reut Bira W. Wigton Mansfeld J. W. Weyl Mansfield Wigleyt Cleveland B.C

Priest Barton Resigns To Study For Priesthood In Anderson

James Barton resigns as shortstop for Grand Rapids Central league team to begin preparing for the priesthood in Anderson. He has been a standout player, known for temperance and steady play, and plans to pursue clerical life in coming years.

Anderson Ind James Barton Grand Rapids

Freight tonnage through the Soo canals April May 1903

Washington July 10 A summary forwarded to the state department notes that total freight through the Soo canals in April and May reached 6 009 355 tons, up 74 963 tons from 1902 and 4 591 011 tons above 1901. Canadian canal share was 796 516 tons, with wheat, flour, iron ore varied, grain and general merchandise rising while wheat and flour fell. Funeral in Louisville for Pulaski Leeds, L N shopmen ride special train to attend. Local cases and social events noted in Cincinnati, with Hood’s Sarsaparilla praised by attendees.

Washington the Soo State Department A. J. Burke St. Thownes Ont The Soo M&o Pulaski Leeds Loiaville Montgomery Birmingham Nashville Mobile

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