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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1908
Page
8
A Nottingham farmer named Terrell allegedly attacked his son in law in Bluffton Indiana. He fired at Wotte, wounding him, then fled. Wotte died during surgery after leg amputation. Terrell faced a tense pursuit and arrest after the violent episode and long held animosity with his wife’s family.
In a Riversride Handicap race, amateur golf champion W. N. Harding defeated E. Barrows amid uneven play and errant shots. Burrows led early with strong holes but Harding surged in the later stages to claim victory, matching last year's speed and crowd-pleasing drives at the course.
Weather and wet grounds postponed the scheduled amateur game between the Comimercial jeastar and Sanday. The Star start and Marateam players from American Express Atkine Ile New York store Florists and Morning Star Reavenations applied to President Lawry for admission to the Commercial league, with a league meeting set for Tuesday to admit three new members. Indianapolis Reserves beat Brigatan bouche 4 11 to 7, while Hayehyillas Westerns lost rights, final score unclear.
Ten air force investigators pursue a vast fraud claim against the Kansas City Consolidated Smelter and its Mexican borers, with hundreds of thousands of dollars missing from government duties. John Parkerson, government storekeeper in charge of all assayers and ore testers, offered to testify and seek admission to the investigative panel but was rebuffed by the War Department. A probe spirals as questions arise over the competence and secrecy of the agents, leading to resignation rumors and potential charges.
An ambitious report describes a purported universal vaccine approach to cure consumption TB with claims of permanent immunity. Experts warn that details are unclear and the findings require rigorous testing in labs and clinics before any real progress can be claimed.
A convoluted report describes a petition regarding a Jewish community matter tied to governance. It notes the petition was sent to a river after initial delays and references unnamed officials and a presidential figure. The text is garbled and many names and places are unclear.
Police chief ONG reports an incident at the Rathole involving Salvation Army volunteers and CTU AGO members. Investigation continues as authorities address injuries and potential unlawful ingestion at the scene.
A police report describes masked figures harassing swimmers by dumping on clothes and issuing threats. The assailants sat on garments, ordered victims, and caused days of damaged clothing during a chaotic incident near the riverbank. The description highlights coercive behavior and an arrest warning if swimming continued.
A Lafayette pioneer and prominent local figure died Sunday at home of her daughter Mrs Wy. Pratt aged 86. She was known for civic involvement and charitable work, with strong ties to the community and longtime associates.
In Belfast on Sunday, Orangemen demonstrations drew about 40,000 attendees. Volunteers and authorities reported strong security measures as crowds gathered for parades and related events in a tense atmosphere.
A man named Jones, long plagued by a string of fatal accidents, survives yet again as doctors recount a perilous history. From near-fatal goring to runaway wrecks, shootings, and falls, his resilience is tested week after week.
A garbled report describes a boy asking for a feathered item and mentions Albert Aliens and a messenger in Indianapolis. Delegates from the Carmen union demand carriages for Labor Day, noting women would be denied transport unless the societies procure them, as tensions rise over parade arrangements.
Tacoma report notes Carrie Renatrom revived tempering craft via patented process. Company formed to press her method into practical use with a plant planned or built. Copper parts hardened by tempering reportedly achieved without fire. Death of G H Brown Calbert Brewin Indianapolis businessman dies after illness at 19 S Grierson Ave.
The State in Brief reports Joseph Burckhart the oldest resident of Flord county at Winslow. The State Bank of Wine town formed with 5000 capital. August Goebb arrested for robbery from a hack driver near Richmond. Tucker unconscious after taking headache powder in Evansville. Mrs Chris Beck wounded her husband with a razor during a quarrel in Muncie. husband in critical condition. A strike erupts among sewer workers at Vincennes after the foreman's son refused to join. Two Hereford oxen belonging to John Thekworth in Martinsville to be shipped to Feo in Ayres, Argentine Republic. A monument to late Mayor Rors dedicated by GAR in Highland Lawn Cemetery at Tarr Hawte.
Fragmented text describes a royal instruction about the princess Louise and her expected kitchen duties. It references old fashioned roles, cooking skills, and German expectations, with garbled phrases. The passage lacks clear dates or places beyond Potsdam and the royal context.
A puzzling incident reports a baby with an alarm clock found at the Eichhorn residence. Louis midsix or nearby details are garbled but reference a prosperous coal dealer and his wife with three children, two grown, and a mysterious stranger connected to the scene.
A garbled colonial era style notice centers on a missing poodle named Mi Peavant. Neighbors and Mrs Belle Doran discuss the distress and possible sightings amid mars to famine notes and unclear local names. The fragment hints at a missing animal case with unsettled community reactions.
Fragmentary text reports a drowning tragedy with reference to a father named Charles Hogan and a son Tormy Hepa. The garbled lines mention waterside events, possible witnesses, and unsettled dates, with repeated hints of a family connection and a fatal act in a wartime or tense setting.
A land sale for a new boulevard faces delay as appropriation ordinances are stalled by the council. An 11 acre parcel along Fall Creek between Central is not deeded until funding is approved, blocking progress on the proposed project.
A life shooting match at Mimer concluded on Monday with new participants and several teens seated. A German shooter from the Temen team won the event. An American, Moyer of Brooksin, received a silver cup valued at 1 mark. A murdered woman who jilted him led to a fatal shooting. Lt. JGSEVi Mo. duly TRW, AL Mate ainger killed John Mackey who had sited him and fatally shot himself.
A storm caused widespread damage at Mast- Dies and York, with wind and rain harming buildings and crops. Reports from Heaver City and Washington note injuries and property losses, including shattered structures and flooded districts. Damage estimates vary, with rainfall reportedly reaching severe levels.
A water company notice enforces sprinkler restrictions under spring contract rules. It limits nozzle type, hours to water, and warnings of service discontinuance for violations. A city fine of 10.00$ applies for rule breaches and improper sprinkler use during high pressure.
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