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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1908
Page
5
The narrative covers the duel between the American ship Alliance under Captain Jones and the British Serapis, including a brutal two hour battle. Jones commands with courage, directing cannon and deck actions as fires rage and crews falter, while amid wrecks and grim injuries the battle reaches a climactic struggle for victory.
In the clash between Jones and Pearson the two ships exchange furious combat. A catastrophic explosion in the Serapis clears the deck but the Richard remains undefeated and finally strikes, with Jones ordering a boarding party and the prize claimed amidst lingering resistance and final charges.
Democratic mayoralty hopefuls McCullough and Holtzman near the finish line as delegates vote at the convention next Saturday. Holtzman leads by a neck, with McCullough closing, while Moore Madden and others seek a share of the money. Fogarty and Little feature in subsequent races as bettors eye outcomes and seats.
Gen Leonard Wood is granted almost supreme civil and military authority in Mindanao by the Philippine commissioners. He may appoint all civil subordinates including governors and secretaries and suspend districts after hearings. The act places Mindanao under his direct command with powers of decree and appeal.
Betty and Ted Hale feverishly cope with Louise’s death and a runaway goat. Uncle Harry’s quarrel, a soapbox goat, a peddler’s wagon, and a funeral plan collide as Mr Hale grapples with a living mess. Elizabeth Hopkins claims Louise’s telegram signals tragedy.
A tense incident unfolds with Harry fainting after a wild episode. Mrs Hale drafts a conciliatory note that brings Miss Allison to support Harry. Aunt Coulee Anson wins the children’s affections, and memories are kept alive without further harm.
Dr James Carter a physician and private citizen will again appear before the State tax board to challenge county assessments on national banks. Last year the county board set taxes at 7.0 cents on the dollar of capital. Carter sought a higher rate and the State board approved. He plans to press for a 7.3 cent assessment, tying his bid to a possible mayoral run in Independence.
In Solomon Loganport Indiana on July 21 Arstal Bassett a Black man known as a peacemaker and trusted arbiter of neighborhood disputes is dying at his home near Young America. For 30 years he guided the colored community and served as a spiritual leader without charging for his services. His removal will be felt by both Black residents and White neighbors who regarded his name as a symbol of peace in the area.
Whitelaw Reid and his wife dined with President Roosevelt in Oyster Bay. The president continues a summer pattern of hosting prominent eastern Republicans, including Hanna Beveridge Fairbanks Kean Dryden Ledge and New York Mayor Low, with many guests saying they came for social calls.
Investigators sift clues in a murky case as Ridue franresi relays fragments about Carrie Belvare’s whereabouts Moylnay claims no decisive lead. detectives press for more information amid widespread suspicion and a growing sense of uncertainty about the case.
In Jackson Kentucky a county court convened in special session to investigate the burning of the Ewen hotel and an attempted assassination of Capt. Ewen. Capt. Ewen will attend with heavy guards at his home. He is believed to hold information leading to indictments of several prominent citizens. Fearing assassination, he drafted a will and arranged his affairs in Lexington.
The diamond jubilee gifts to Pope Leo XIII totaled about 25 million dollars. Nations and churches donated lavish items including a St. Joachim's church contribution of 2 million, a Monaco vase, a triple crown from Germany, a Bible from Germany, and numerous gold vessels, opals, emeralds, and jeweled artifacts from multiple rulers and churches worldwide.
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