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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1908

Page

8

NeGRO KILLS POSTMASTER and Labor Unions Accused

Report from Columbia South Carolina describes a murder of a postmaster by a Black man. The incident triggers a large manhunt as authorities and guards sweep through nearby towns. A separate note mentions Mrs. Woe alleging unions caused her husband’s death amid wage disputes. Danny is said to be out of danger after a recent car crash in London.

Cupy Perth Chisago Taubor Alis-Ciialiners Pn Ial Emits

Amusements at Fairview Park Mixed Program and Film

Crowds flock to Fairview park for a mixed program featuring the Indianapolis military band and two moving picture exhibitions. The program includes overture Lichte Cavalleries, a medley, and a selection by Robert Brier. Louise Brehany and George Austin Moore headline, with new songs promised for the rest of the week.

Fairview Fairview Park Indianapolis Cinematograph Robert Brier Fair Bank Louise Brehany George Austin Moore AIR Bank Qsc Austin Moore Gharaater Ad Ostendorf Ss Muaiclana

Russian assurances pledges Balkan peace in 1911

Constantinople reports the Russian government has received the Porte’s assurances that peace will be preserved in the Balkans. The announcement follows a period of tension and promises to maintain stability in the region.

Constantinople Porte Balkans

Body pulled from Lake Michigan mystery in Hammond

A well dressed man was found dead in Lake Michigan at Hammond. Police found two paving stones used to weight the body and a brass check from Commercial Bank and Deposit Co Chicago on a keyring. No identity or motive clear. a witness named Jacob Schmuechehauser reported the discovery.

Hammond Ind Jacob Schmuechehauser South Chicago City Railway Company Commercial Acfety and Deposit Company Chicago W. B. Conkey

Evansville Affairs Take an Odd Turn

In Evansville Indiana during mob demonstrations Mayor Covert testifies that more protection was given to the colored settlement Baptisttawa than to locals. He says he offered Sheriff Kratz ample protection but it was refused. A feud between the Merchants' Association and labor unions prompts threats of boycotts if firings occur. Several militia members report losing their positions amid the tension.

Vansville Ind Covert Baptisttawa Kratz Tsalem Merchants’ Association Capt. Hirm Blum Fife

Justice Brewer Urges Petition To Czar On Kishineff Atrocities

Justice David J. Brewer in a Suwanee Wisconsin speech says the U S should send a Jewish petition of protest against Kishineff crimes to the Russian czar in St Petersburg to urge a government response. The remark signals U S protest rights regarding atrocities against Jews in Russia.

Suewaukee Wisy Roosevelt St. Petersburg Kishineff David J. Trewer United States Supreme Court United States Trusia

Fire and Sword Speech Stirs German Courtroom Drift

Die Post cites a dinner where the Kaiser denounces social democratic forces as enemies to be crushed and promises an ambassadorship to a loyalist ally to curb socialism. A Vermont town reports dog poisonings as residents seek culprits while local patrolmen face board hearings over alleged drunken misconduct and abuse claims.

Die Post Kaiser Sala von Vsehirsehky von Tachirgehky

Weather chatter hints at summer winter split and rising temps

The piece notes unusual cold days last year and hints of a warmer trend ahead. It reports the Central Union Telephone Company moving headquarters from Chicago to the area, with 73 auditing department employees and families arriving and lodging at local hotels as the company quarters in the Majestic building.

C. U Central Union Telephone Company Chicago Suditing Department Variana Moore Majestic

Stampede at Juanita fields draws prospectors in Box Canyon district

A wild stampede scene in the Box Canyon district draws prospectors and ranchmen to the Juanita area as ground staking expands eight miles from Juanita to Pitkin. Meanwhile Bil Davis, known as a bad man, is shot and killed by George Blanch in Muskogee Indian Territory. Printing presses for sale offered by W. D. Pratt.

Dexver Cal Juanita Box Canyon Pitkin Boy Bil Davis Muskogee, I. T George Blanch

Old Folks Play Like Children At St Louis Party

In St Louis on July 16 old folk attended a children's party at Mrs. James L. Bradley's home, head of the board of Lady managers of the world's fair. Dressed in party dresses, women wore short gowns and men in knickerbockers. The time kissing games were enjoyed, and the event was considered a success.

ST. Louis James Ll. Bradley Jady Piarr

Farmer Rescues Helper From Fearful Death

VRANKFORT Ind July 08 Richard Volt a farm hand was rescued from a fearful death after a fire on a ten acre field Holt was overcome by smoke and flames Thomas found him unconscious in the flames and Volt was in a critical condition but expected to recover A union Big Four machinists meeting near Wabash resolved to try to settle the strike The trouble is thought to stem from a misunderstanding Johnny Hoff in a recovery path after being struck by a car driven by Sidney Winton concussed but prognosis hopeful

Vrankfort Ind Richard Volt William Thomas Holt Tamer Union Big Four Machiniate Wiliam Garstang Big Four Wabash D. W. Roderick Lato

Local Briefs Span Accidents, Bonds and Churches

The state in brief reports a fatal gun accident in Nortil Vernon. bonds totaling 140 will be sold in Martinsville. plans for a new 100000 church by the United Presbyterians in Richmond. a peat fuel venture formed at Crown Point. civil league organized in Columbus to enforce liquor laws. male asylum inmates in Logansport to camp in summer. Patreet carnival in Franklin noted as boisterous. Mrs. WII McC. Brown leaves for Tennessee after plagiarism accusations. Shelbyville saloons in St Paul Waldron and Fairland face closures as blanket remonstrances are upheld.

Nortil Vernon Everett Cory Martinsville Meyer & Kiser Indianapolis Richmond United Presbyterians Crown Point Cady Marsh Columbus Civil League Logansport Long Franklin Thes K. K Patreet Kokomo Wii McC. Brown Tennessee Shelbyville Come Missionera St Paul Waldron Fairland Mainess

Swirl of Society Visits and Local Outings

The column notes residents in Detroit for the week including Garrard Comry Feoniin and Power. Sita J W Robb Dim returns to Clinton after a city visit. A U long two months in Lake Maxinkuvkee trip for Witham Garrone. Grace Crane Prabst hosts dinner for Dr Schultz. Daisy Buchanan of Rising Sun Indiana visits Violet Stegner then travels to Cincinnati.

Apts Garrard Comry Feoniin Power Detroit Sita J. W. Robb Dim Clinton Mia Howard Marmon Hille Daventer Lake Maxinkuvkee Afdernon Grace Crane Broad Tripple Dr. Schultz Misa Daisy Buchanan Rising Sun Ind Bee Violet Stegner Cincinnati

Bethany Assembly Excursion Tickets Sale Announced

Bethany Park Indiana announces excursion tickets from all Indiana points July 7 through August 1 with return limit. Special low fares from B. & W. division. W. W. Richardson D. Pa.

Bethany Park Ind Penhayivantines Indiana W. Division Paints

Pennsylvania Lines Fare Sale Notice

An older notice advertises round trip rail pricing for Pennsylvania Lines with a $16.00 fare to Baltimore and return. The text instructs readers to contact agents at Washington Street or related offices for tickets and deposits. It also references classified ad spaces and contact options at The Sun office.

Baltimore B. P.O. Pika Wth Uckel Washington At Lato Nistion W. W. Richardson D. 1

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