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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1908
Page
10
July 12 reports the Knapp murder case taking a pause with arguments resuming Monday. Witnesses including Lizzie Grimm testified Knapp appeared cheerful and sane, while his mother and sister Mrs. Wenzel remain at his side awaiting the jury verdict.
Frankfort Indiana July 11 mayor Jerome Clark orders removal of all card tables from saloons by Saturday night. Move aims to curb gambling and drinking crowds fueling local tensions as board license battles heat up. Civic federation banners protests to block certain licensees ahead of August session, with potential records exposed.
Rhea of Mount Vernon Indiana was hanged in Lincoln Nebraska on Friday afternoon for murder. Chief Justice Sullivan of the supreme court said he could not interfere, and the execution followed after a remarkable effort to avert the gallows.
A fragment notes Mrs Iselin as a society figure with a prominent brow and enthusiasm for yachts. It mentions doctors and trained nups in attendance, and Sw regrets not being able to low the racer, though not unhappy.
The contract limits sprinkling to three hours daily with a regulation nozzle. Sprinklers are banned outside hours 5 to 9 in the morning and 8 to 7 in the evening. Violations may end service. fire safety rules also prohibit sprinkling when fire alarms are on. The city imposes a 100 dollar fine for rule violations.
Sunday afternoon concerts in Garfield Riverside and Military parks feature Arndt Mayer and Miller military bands. Riverside program includes marches and waltzes such as The Great Captain and Enchantment. Garfield program lists Our Leader Bigelow and Sultan of Sulu selections. Military park offers life regiment marches, Poor and Peasant Overture, Susie Anna wake walk, Loop the Loop overture, and America among others.
A veteran recalls a brutal heat spell of a week reaching 100 degrees plus, recounting melted thermometers, a burned foot from hot water, and a childlike memory of past summers. The tale spans Lafayette and nearby towns with scattered showers and multiple city deaths and prostrations across the region.
Cork O n horte an employee at the Reeves pulley Works in Columbus Indiana was seriously burned Friday evening when molten metal splashed over his body. The incident left him with extensive burns and he was rushed to a hospital for treatment.
In a sparsely attended West Indianapolis Ward 14 meeting, John W. Holtzman vowed an honest, economical administration free of corruption and "pulls" while criticizing the Bookwriter administration for inefficiency. Edward W. Littl, running for police figure, pledged to reduce crime, and other supporters spoke on reform and equal rights.
The Western Underwriter notes the death of A McEwen former chief deputy and actuary in the Ohio insurance department. He died of paralysis at his Cincinnati home on July 2. He had served as actuary for several life companies and previously worked in the state auditor’s office. He was known as a capable man.
Mrs Eunice Fuller of Chicago reports her daughter vanished despite searches in Columbus Indiana and Cincinnati She fears a hypnotist enticed the girl to elope The notice adds details about printing presses and equipment for sale in a classified snippet from Century Building listings.
Complimentary notices invite applicants under categories Wanted Male Help Wanted Female Help Wanted Elevation Female For Rent Rooms and Wanted Rooms Call at The Sun office 121 and 13 Ms Chiost or New phone 80 old phone Main 830.
The Indianapolis military band directed by H. W. Kisusaman will give five concerts at Fairview park Sunday afternoon and night. A Central avenue car line will serve the park each evening from 8 55 to 11 6 p.m. The program includes "The Steel King," "Little Duchess," and selections from Brith and Verdi, with medleys and marches featuring the regiment and vocal pieces.
Jacob Reiffel's last wish to donate his body to doctors was ignored. his brother Martin Reiffel had him buried Saturday from Herman's Undertaking, 6B Delaware St. The death occurred by his own hand. Also reported: Edward Fiser, 1, drowned at Chester Park lake in four feet of water Friday evening near Cincinnati.
BesTus July 16 Stanley created a ramownat sensation at the national educational convertion by remarks on marriages ques tion. He said if a nominal man is 35 and still unmarried it might be well to have a creat bachelors. He argued "if he reaches 40 without marriage, he should be paired with those who will not fight for their country or pay taxes."
In Denver Colorado Miss Linnie Murphy of Pontiac Ith stepped on a street match and caught her clothing fire. Several men rushed to help but she suffered severe burns and officials fear she may die from the injuries.
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