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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1908
Page
12
Three 50 pound capped shells fired from a 5 inch gun failed to break crack or bend a 5 inch Harveyized Nickel Steel armor plate. The deepest penetration measured three quarters of an inch. The armor plate is the same as used on the American National Bank vault.
The Kern family campaign scene features Mrs. John W. Kern, wife of the Democratic vice presidential candidate, amid requests from newspapers and crowds. A Worthightly club delegation spoke at her home, with Mrs. C. W. Fairbanks addressing them and Mrs. Kern expressing appreciation. Other items note travelers and local society events including a Hamilton County Reunion in Brookside Park, a lawn fete at 119 and 1108 E Market, and social visits by Philadelphia political hopeful Burton L. Rockwood.
Louis Collins of the Y M C A relay team arrived in Pa today bearing the New York mayor's message to Chicago's mayor. He was five hours and 23 minutes ahead of schedule.
An entertainment and floral contest will be held at 8 o clock Thursday night July 23 by Monumental District court No 5271 C of HW. Prizes will be awarded to the most popular man and woman with a third prize to be decided later. Members will wear order colors and women of the court and friends may enter flowers. Ice cream and cake will be served. D H Coulon is committee chairman.
The Y M I and friends hold a German ia park picnic on Saturday August 1 to raise funds for entertaining delegates of the Indiana jurisdiction council convention. The event runs all day and evening with on site dinner and supper by the park caterer. Committee heads are M Quinlan T A Flaherty and C J Metz.
The Indianapolis crowd enjoys the Indian players presenting Hiawatha with the Coming of the Black Robe. Clinton Lloyd reads the poem as the actors perform. Afternoon and night shows run daily except Sunday, with free admission for orphans Monday. Indians frequently visit the city and express interest in the monument.
The Union National Savings and Loan association at 105 i. Olo street reports a reserve fund of 26500 dollars and ample assets totaling 536787.26 dollars for the year ending June 10, 1908. Installment stock stands at 149318.84 dollars and paid up stock at 308700 dollars. Charles C. Kelley audited the accounts and Auditor of State Bill Heimer endorses the report, noting a good year and safe, profitable management.
J B Harrell contractor to construct an $18 000 brick veneer flat building on Market and Oriental streets. The two story structure will be brick veneer and located on busy thoroughfare.
The state's effort for a PRONE INJUNCTION failed as a venue change from Marion county to Hendricks county was granted. Prosecutor Hooton warned the delay could allow the city council and the New and Indianapolis Telephone companies to finalize a million dollar franchise with higher charges and reduced city income. The five day shift pushes action to next Thursday, potentially enabling final approval Monday night.
Rev H C Clippinger conducts both Edwin Ray M E Church services with sermons on The Religion of a Bible Hero and Jesus at a Feast plus Sunday school Juniors Epworth League and prayer meeting. At Home Presbyterian Church Dr Adamson preaches morning on A Little Child or How to Be Great and continues through metaphors of Christ with catechism and vesper services. Public welcome. W H M board address in Albuquerque. Central Avenue M E features Bible school morning sermon by Rev E P Brown and no evening service with choir performance.
A 7 year old boy named John Kline drowned while fishing with others in the Delaware River. He was caught by a line tied to his wrist when a large flounder seized his hook and pulled him under. His body was recovered.
Levi Pfendler a 7 year old teamster of 1480 S New Jersey street was seriously injured Friday night when his buggy was caught between a Shelbyville interurban car and an English avenue car. He was taken to State College hospital.
The body of Howard Douglass of Cincinnati will be brought to Cincinnati for burial after his death yesterday in Newark New Jersey. He served as prrst supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias and was a thirty second degree Mason.
A fire last night destroyed J. O. Rairdon's large feed barn and Mrs. Mary Barnham's cottage in Franklin Indiana. The scene prompted a local incident report and investigation by authorities.
Balance sheet style report shows loans and discounts, deposits, capital, surplus, and profits for Merchants' National Bank of Indianapolis at close of business. Names Otto N. Frenzel as president and Fred N. Smith as cashier attest to accuracy with notarized swearing on July 16, 1908.
A Lincoln Central Labor Union delegation visited William Jennings Bryan in Lincoln Nebraska on July 18 presenting resolutions of confidence and pledging support. Bryan thanked the leaders saying he is gratified by their trust and that the Denver convention platform endorses labor remedies with his full approval.
July 18 report from New York lists Indiana people visiting or residing there during the week. Entry names C. A. Blair J. F. Birn Mr and Mrs Halpern C L Heilbron P A Howe R P King Miss Kline A A Lawrence E B Scofield C J Slipers Tom Bemis W S Hutchinson W H Robson Miss Wilson P G Hoage Mr and Mrs F A Berdroth P G Howell J E Walther M A Potter W A Booth A Preston Mr and Mrs C Heilburn H A Kent T M Winters of Indianapolis W C Ball Mr and Mrs J Strong of Terre Haute Dol Moss of Lincoln Mrs Bartlett and Misses Bartlett of Richmond.
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