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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1908

Page

10

Elevated Track Damage Assessments Finalized in Indianapolis

The Board of Public Works approved a list of damages for property affected by track elevation in Indianapolis. Names such as Joseph T. Elliott and Fred J. Mack appear among property owners, with detailed square and lot references and monetary awards, plus hearing dates set for August 1908.

Department OF Public Works Majestic Bidg Indianapolis Ind Board of Public Works Indiana Marion County van Camp Hardware & Iron Co Marion Wiegand Square Zion County Jets Ty. Trndiana Vion County Richard Neptune Sai State Said Thompson Campbell Dianapolis McGill Tianna Gill Joseph T. Elliott Preston C. Trusler Fred J. Mack Eckert and Hein MD- 11 City of Marion Common County Enterprise Fenders & Fence Cou Mc County Frederick J. Mack

Garr Signs Danny and Attaches Two Young Sensations

Manager Carr signs Danny and adds Adrian Mick a fast young shortstop from the Michigan league and a southpaw pitcher Watson from the Toledo City league. Both will be farmed to the Wisconsin league for the rest of the season.

Adrian Mick Watson Toledo Wisconsin

Nora Moore Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Nora Moore wife of Elbert Moore of 62 W Twenty seventh street died Wednesday after a several months long tuberculosis illness The funeral will be Friday at 1 PM and the body will be taken to College Corner Ohio for burial

Nora Moore Elbert Moore W. Twenty-seventh Street College Corner, O

Roosevelt Expresses Stance Against Swarm of Critics

In Bangor Maine on July 16 President Roosevelt told friend Bill Sewall he ignores the little men who shout about executive usurpation. He read a letter saying he enjoyed the job, hoped Mrs Roosevelt would recover, and aims to follow Washington and Lincoln while not seeking another term.

Bangor Roosevelt Bill” Sewall Maine Washington Lincoln

Col H G Catrow in Dayton Street Auto Crash

Dayton Ohio July 6 The owner and driver of the car that killed Eugene Sullivan at First and Mill streets was identified as Col H G Catrow Republican candidate for congress He says the accident was unavoidable and that he left to fetch aid but did not notify police He is a banker and manufacturer from Miamisburg No charges filed and Sullivan longtime local resident expressed regret over the tragedy.

Dayton, O Eugene Sullivan First and Mill Streets Col. H. G. Catrow Congress Catrow Miamisburg Sullivan

Robber forces motorman to speed to escape

A burglar held a revolver to a motorman on an Irving Park boulevard car and forced it to run at top speed for about a mile to elude a private watchman. He escaped with sealskins and furs valued at $1,000 from Mandel Silbar’s store at 1489 Irving Park boulevard.

Chicago Irving Park Boulevard Mandel Silbar

Detectives Move to Return Wolfson for Indy Trial

Charles Wolfson, arrested in Philadelphia, faces extradition to Indianapolis with Eugene F. McDonnell. They are indicted for conspiracy to obtain money under false pretenses after delivering a box valued at 10 000 that contained excelsior and phosphorus with plans to claim 10 000 if the box burned. McDonnell remains jailed.

Charles Wolfson Philadelphia Indianapolis Eugene F. McDonnell McDonnell Adams Express Company

Prohibition Party Elects McWhirter to Treasurer Post

Felix T. McWhirter of Indianapolis was re elected treasurer of the Prohibition national committee at Columbus Ohio. Indiana selections include Charles Eckhart as national committeeman and FF W Lough as caucus chairman with Edward W Clark as state secretary/assistant secretary. The convention advances toward nominating a presidential candidate.

Columbus Felix T. McWhirter Indianapolis Prohibition National Edward W. Clark B. F. Watson C. McMasters Munele J. J. Bascett Lafayette Oliver W. Outland Upland Jules Frank JT. Herdliey Seymour Alvin Allen Marion

Ministerlain by man he sent to local jail

Metuchen New Jersey July 1 mourn for Rev Samuel B D Prickett shot and killed yesterday by Archibald Kerron a man once jailed by Prickett for wife beating Kerron was captured after a siege by 260 and threatened with sulphur fumes He was driven to New Brunswick jail by Dr Alfred Ellis mayor due to safety fears past conviction for wife beating Kerron vowed revenge on the man who sentenced him

Metuchen N. J New Brunswick Alfred Ellis Herron Hem

Atkins Team to Play Strong Opponent at Southside Park

Next Sunday's games at Southside park feature Atkins taking on the All-Kentuckians of Covington Kentucky. The visitors posted a 22 wins in 28 games record last season and the main game starts at 3 o clock with a curtain raiser at 1 50 between Atkins Shields and Coco Colas.

Southside Park Atkins All-Kentuckians Covington Atkins-Sheields Coco-Colas

Sympathy Better Than Rod for Blind Pupils

Instructors of the blind at a national convention in this city denounced corporal punishment for blind pupils. Sympathy was cited as key to affection and obedience. Music teaching in blind schools received general endorsement. Little Rock invited to host next year. Thursday’s session set for further discussion.

Little Rock Ark

Amusements at German House Friday Evening Program

German house presents a band program featuring Mareh The Ford selection The Red Mill and other works including Levee Revels Jickel Herbert Donizetti Humoresque Afraid to Come Home in the Dark Lampe overture Morning Noon and Night The Hoosier Slide Albion Medley and songs from Anthony Woodland Stars and Stripes Waltzes Lehar Osona Cleopatra Vandercook Luders Sousa.

Mareh Ford Red Mill Uncia Jickel Herbert Albion Anthony Merry Widow Lehar Onwald Vandercook Luders -Sousa

Wonderland draws largest midweek crowd for season

Wonderland last night hosted a record midweek turnout with many children present matching the Fourth of July matinee crowd. The park now offers free admission under 12 with adult escorts, drawing families to see Rice's dog pony and monkey vaudeville show and other exhibits.

Wonderland Rice Hoasier Hoosier Illmore’ Pony Ared Monkey Circus Steignt

Line of tartan wit lightens intermission scene

Lin au the Pipe Major of the Fraser Highlanders jokes that tartan patterns align at 90 degrees to stay cool in heat. Scots in the band wear a range of costumes from full dress tartans to hunting attire as they stroll through the park during intermission.

Fraser Highlanders Fair Bank

Grand Pictures Presents Talking Screen Show

An afternoon program at the Grand features a “pictures that talk” presentation about The James Boys in Missouri. Realistic depictions and voices behind the screen promise thrills with humor and illustrated songs by three soloists.

James Missouri

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