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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
10
July night raid in Tex. ends with fatalities as black assailants strike hotel proprietors and their workers. A brakeman known as Bud was fatally wounded. authorities warn of ongoing danger amid violence and arrests.
A wagon crash on the Wooster pike near Rea place killed seven and injured the rest, including children. Victims listed include Chaver and his daughter Olive, Samuel Lemminck, John son, and driver Johnson. Only two survived, with others gravely injured as authorities investigate the tragic incident.
An unreliable fragment describes an evangelist Weber traveling from Indiana to Kentucky after release from a poor asylum. He conducted preaching near a mountain settlement but faced neglect and opposition from authorities. The text suggests hardship and removal from the area amid local poverty and unrest.
In Missouri statements, a man from Chicago followed by a sister charged with theft admits pawned opera glass and related items. He says his actions stem from a boodling case and mentions a serious condition at St John’s hospital.
A weather report describes scattered thunderstorms and a dry shower risk across the Mississippi and Missouri valleys. It notes Chicago received 1.80 inches of rain Thursday night while cities like Philadelphia and St Louis saw temperatures around 82 at 7 am. Dust is laid by rain in Irvington and North Indianapolis.
HELP OT NEW YORK July 1 The war conference on arbitration between the United States building trades board and the Employers association concluded after a heated debate. An amended agreement provides a new arbitration board to decide all disputes none but union men to be employed and the Building Trades Board to supply all workers needed by contractors.
Three persons in Cracow have been arrested for distributing poisoned bonbons to Jewish children. The scheme appears to be a broad conspiracy. Several children fell ill and some have died after eating the candies.
In Savannah Georgia on July 18 Weeks, a society girl and daughter of a prominent family, was found dead at home in Reidsville. Roache Barnard, a lawyer, is under arrest charged with murder by giving her poisoned candy. The case centers on alleged poisoning and the suspect's ties to Weeks through social circles.
Mr and Mrs D Forrest and Mrs C A Aften of Indianapolis ride to the head waters of the Kentucky river using the Ohio river route through Madigan Falls City and Valley View. They will proceed by horseback for the remainder of the journey.
W Fadaly Mc Thomas Pastorius, a renowned Saneball shortstop from West Virgins Univerally, was killed Thursday evening when he was thrown from a burst vehicle during a ride. He had recently played for Wheeling and New Castle teams after leaving college.
Two games will be played with Louisville on Saturday with one admission for both. The Hoosiers aim to win both games, while Manager Watkins promises excellent effort. Friday was ladies day at Washington Park and Tom Williams performed for the Livesler Braves.
A family reunion at James R. Arnal's home in Monroe township left two people poisoned after consuming ice cream. Nine others were in serious condition and not expected to recover, with unclear details about the patronage or source of the contamination.
Harry Biebard Linnehan Jr., buried in Crown Hill on Friday, was an 1 year old victim who died after an explosion of a gasoline stove. His mother’s clothes caught fire, the infant stood guard over his 2 week old sister, and both suffered severe burns. He lingered conscious until Thursday, succumbing to injuries.
FIRST CONCRETE BUILDING IN SOUTHERN INDIANA COLUMBUS Ind July Work on the I F interurban from Franklin to Columbus is progressing. The car barns are being molded and the project marks the first building in this region constructed entirely of concrete. The plan to finish by August 6, Jos Irwin’s seventy ninth birthday, was abandoned due to unfavorable weather.
Dr. Boswell Ward senior member of Ward Bros wholesale druggists died at Winona Lake on Thursday after over three years of illness He sought health improvements there a week before his death He was over sixty a Bush medical college graduate and longtime Indianapolis resident He leaves a widow and two daughters.
A performer named Atami Cotten of Lanrast was seriously burned Thursday night while attempting a circus feat for fellow workers. He filled his mouth with gasoline and, as he sprayed a thin stream, a match touched it and the fuel ignited causing severe burns.
Secretary Wines explains the Indiana state holiness association holds manifestations at Greenwood park through July 12 to seek sanctification. Many renowned evangelists attend as the movement spreads among attendees. In Columbus, the Young Men's Club plans a summer society circus later.
Friday’s heat wave produced multiple fatalities and numerous prostrations in major cities. Chicago recorded two deaths and 12 prostrations with 9 degree temps, while New York reported 12 deaths and 40 prostrations at 94 degrees. Philadelphia had one death and 18 prostrations at 96 degrees, Cincinnati two deaths and 14 prostrations, Boston about 24 prostrations, St Louis two deaths and eight prostrations, and Pittsburgh seven deaths and three prostrations. An invitation to submit six word notices to The Sun appeared.
In Hamilton on July 10 the defense argued moon phases influenced Knapp’s mind when he killed his wife Hannah. A witness fainted during the trial and experts doubted the lunar theory, while prosecutors rebutted with numerous testimonies.
A novel blind tiger system in southern Indiana uses a wall mounted revolving table marked with drink names. Patrons pay, the table turns, and an invisible bartender delivers the drink, complicating conviction. Saunderson of the Anti saloon league travels to Paoli to oppose this device and extend the fight statewide.
An alleged assault on the 11 years old daughter of Mrs Mamie Powell near Brookside Avenue led an angry crowd to pursue Eady Crittenden 30 Brookside Avenue. Detectives Kurtz and Lancaster arrived and escorted him away across the Big Four tracks to Orange Avenue then to 160 Masanshuacttaye where he was finally caught.
Carthage Missouri July 10 Simon Thomas 80 and Inabelle Wella 35 inmates of the county poorhouse eloped Thursday and married They will reside in Webb City.
Over 1,000 tons of ice are used daily in Indianapolis with half artificial and half natural. Private consumers use the artificial ice while the meat markets and others use natural ice. Dealers say there is no danger of price increases and expect sales to continue through the summer at 2 1/2 cents per hundred pounds.
Water shortage in Indiana city risks large fire pollution of the water supply. Fire chief warns emergency could force the water company to break seal and pollute mains by river and canal flow, actions permitted by the contract in an emergency.
New York July Inspector Mc Cluskey secured a warrant for the arrest of Dr John D Woods and Alles Clay Woods at their San Rafael California home. Col W J Beat died under uncertain circumstances after they left their hotel in Atlanta Clay last Monday, with no trace found since.
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