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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1908
Page
8
A mother in tears at a Lake Fre station when a Toledo train arrived, finding her child after three years apart. The infant had been stolen by the father and left in poverty at a cheap boarding house, prompting a Toledo tip to locate the child.
Munson D. Atwater of Bloomington Indiana has been appointed manager of the Indianapolis exchange of the Central Union Telephone Company. He succeeds Walter J. Hill who became state superintendent. Atwater is well known here as a former Purdue graduate and a capable, reliable man.
The comptroller office in Belna is issuing dog licenses after a house to house canvass by police. By noon Tuesday 3,420 licenses had been issued. Licensing began June 1 but many owners delayed. In two weeks patrol reports will be checked and unlicensed dogs will face arrest. Revenue from the dog tax ranges from 5000 to 36000 dollars annually.
Helena Mora aged 77 of Bensonhurst New York died on January 17 from complications of disease. The singer known for the song Comrades was popular in England 42 years ago. Her body will be cremated according to her wishes.
A lively sale conducted by A Metager Saturday drew about 100 bidders to the King’s addition east of West Main Place where lots sold from 50 to 100 dollars. The parcels, owned by George Wallinagang and William English Walling, grandsons of William H Walling, attracted buyers of moderate means and offered a brisk, social auction scene.
In Mishawaka Indiana July 2, a family facing eviction due to an inexorable landlord drew sympathy from neighbors who gathered a rent purse after the father, J Hughes, was described as critically ill and penniless. The landlord reportedly refused the aid and vowed to eject the family, amid a local newspaper note warning of distress.
A man named Crane Green was lynched near his land in Bradley County. He was accused of assaulting a white child and was killed after being hanged from a tree between Sunday and Monday. his body was found near Lanark.
Knightstown Indiana July 2 A nurse caring for twins at a soldiers and suitors orphan home mistook one infant for another and lightly disciplined the wrong baby. The misidentification became clear when the correct infant cried out, revealing the error. Both babies now wear different colored ribbons on their thumbs.
Amusements report shows baritone B Begue from the Metropolitan Opera performing Carmen excerpts and encore pieces. Miss Marie Valdiex and Miss Louise Brehany receive strong applause with duets and solos, while Indianapolis Military Band adds a moving picture concert at Fairview Park featuring overtures, selections, and a Beadle song.
Henry Welch of Earow arrives in Todians pole identifying the horse and buggy used by Ally Roath who was arrested. Detective-capain Gerber seized Nartry Regenthal a HK. Wales arrival follows a rapid drive from Baton with a wagon claimed by Dr Welsh. The night of July 14, confusion surrounds the case.
In Pulaski county a typo plagued club papers with The Thpecaque Tamany club and a mis-spelled jokier or stenographer. Richmond Indiana reports Parles K. Shiveley, fifty one, as supreme vice chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, hinting he will be elected supreme chancellor next year amid expected routine approval.
Bedford reports confusion near Springville with unspecified injuries. Frankton notes the late son of Johny Schell ill. Greenfield mentions uncertain business. Martinsville records a fine for practicing medicine without a license. Marion sees a civil dispute over a peace bond. Canalton reports escapes from county jail by Van Gundy and Asgood. Frankton describes Charles Huffman in crisis with arsenic exposure. Princeton notes Mooster Oil and Gas produces ten barrels daily. Hammond mentions a man with dynamite and potential blood poisoning. Fortville awaits town board action on finances. Mishawaka stocks of W T Michaels rise from five cents to one dollar. Elwood council unsettled over buying a garbage plant. Muncie reports petition to governor for release of inmate in Alabama.
Local civ committee discusses a new ordinance to acquire harbor territory for expansion. A special committee warned the plan would delay all trains and hurt interests while a vote suggested resistance. Meanwhile, a Terr E wave note reports a bride injured in a separate incident.
Reports tell of a damaged urban area with residents stranded and a man burned in an accident at an industrial site. Police note drunk on duty cases while a family tragedy unfolds as a river rescue ends in multiple drownings near Riverside.
A new teaching license issued by the state superintendent of Indiana named Horace Mann. The article notes 1048 licenses issued, mentions Wabash College links, and cites quotes from Mann about education being more than knowledge. Details include references to Coles Mills and printing press offers by Chandler & Price, with contact at 400 Century Building.
A historic note promotes Indiana Automobile Zu offering the finest selection in Indiana. It features Waverley Kelectric Waterless Knox Northern Run-about Ford two cylinder and Peerless Touring Car among others. Bargains on second hand machines and rental units are available at this Hes Monument place.
An invitation urges readers to obtain free liners from THI BUN. Send a six word notice to The Sun office at 121-12 E Ohio Avenue. Include a news phone number and reference an older matn item. The notice appears in a local newspaper classifieds style.
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