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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
1
Montpelier Indiana July 2 The safe in the office salon was left open by furniture Wednesday night and over 40 dollars plus valuables were taken. Thieves broke in through a back window. A horse and buggy belonging to C. I. Haney disappeared from his barn, possibly used to flee.
In Colmuels O July 3 county court upholds Christine Campbell's divorce claim against William Campbell after a single drunken episode. The couple, married six weeks, faced public humiliation as Campbell allegedly got drunk on a Saturday. Residents near Grove City, Ohio, await the court’s final ruling with anxious interest.
James Sullivan criticizes ward 32 proceedings at Celtic hall run by opponent McLaughlin as Mike Kelley campaigns, while ward 12 sees heated meetings and a near fight as candidates push work. Teddy Coyne gains momentum as a dark horse, with rumors of increasing strength and possible nomination.
Two scaffold workers from Fertig & Keevers fell about 37 feet from a derailed scaffold at Wash ington and Meridian streets, Thursday morning. Thomas Welden of 5 Massachusetts Avenue and Lewis D. Williams of 98 College Avenue were rushed to the city hospital with scalp wounds and possible brain concussion. Williams is reported not expected to recover. Welden has head and shoulder injuries but is not seriously hurt.
Reporters in Boston, Massachusetts, say Hanna may seek the chairmanship of the Republican committee if he wishes. Washington politics are unsettled as he declines to name a candidate for vice president, citing his own view on Mia death as a factor. In Albany, Kentucky, George Morley and William Garrett escaped from jail after life sentences and trials for murder. In Glencoe, Minnesota, Joseph Scott is held in jail after facing mob threats for an alleged brutal assault.
New liner ads on the seventh page promote carpenters needed boilermakers and blacksmith helpers wanted a cook seeks position and rooms for rent with wheel stolen and mortgage loans advertised readers urged to read all liners on page seven
St Petersburg July 2 reports say Russia has arranged with French capitalists for a loan of 26,901,100 dollars. The announcement notes the sum and the participation of French financiers in the arrangement, detailing financial support for Russia's needs.
Near Columbus Indiana a farmer's wife gave birth to a boy covered with hair and two horns extending from each temple. The freak birth startled a gypsy camp nearby and the campers fled south, leaving locals bewildered by the unusual infant.
Baltimore ship Oxus which carried Admiral Dewey s first Manila dispatches to Hong Kong has sailed on its last port voyage. The British steamer formerly aided American blockades and banana trade between Baltimore and Jamaica then served as a blockade runner evading Spanish authorities. Captain Raymond faced censure for blockade violations yet profited from these actions.
San Francisco July 2 Merchants backed by the Manufacturers association and the chamber of commerce demand a formal inquiry into the Indian agency of the interior department. The matter now lies before Secretary Hitchcock as bids for Indian coast state supplies are scrutinized after government rejection and contract awards to Chicago firms.
Residents learn exact polling places under the new registering ordinance in clear detail. The list spans Ward 1 to Ward 10 with precinct numbers and locations including engine houses, stores, avenues, and streets across the city, naming many blocks and intersections for voting sites.
A description of an ossified man, Green, who declines offers to perform publicly. He plans to earn a living by selling fruit and candy, aiming to support his seven-member family. The narrative recounts a prior episode in which he endured a cold, drizzling rain and developed a binding, painful condition leaving him barely able to walk with numb, armored limbs.
George B. Lockwood, secretary to Gov. Durbin, fires back at the Mina Workers' Journal. He says the governor did not reflect on labor unions or blame them for the riots and disputes the paper's criticism.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 38 hours ending 8 pm July 24 calls for partly cloudy skies with no material change in temperature. At 7 pm the temperature was 66, noon 80, and 2 pm 32. Local thunder showers possible.
The fragment describes a contested mayoral nomination with factions supporting different candidates. One figure, Reach, dismisses the outcome, while supporters discuss the convention and finance details. The piece hints at party divisions and uncertainty about who will secure the permanent chair, with mixed opinions on kandidat feasibility.
The article notes Thomas Shipp, known as Tommy, plans a likely marriage and has obtained a permit to build a pretentious frame residence in Irvington at an estimated cost of 4000 dollars. It also reports a corporate consolidation in Springfield, Illinois, where Bat tley manufacturing and Racine wagon and carriage teams will merge into Racine Battley with 2.1 million dollars in capital.
Evansville dated July reports a polemic in The Searchlight monthly condemning organized labor methods. The article, attributed to Rosencrang and the Allen family, argues for defending the right to work and support one’s family. The piece discusses strikes and calls for action to counter labor tactics.
Rome reports thousands paying tribute to the late pope as processions stepped through St. Peter's and crowds filled the cathedral. Observers note the calm, solemn scene and the public attendance mobilized by the church and state during the national mourning.
A woman named Lot of Bill allegedly shirked at Wenawn meeting and confronted her former husband William Sumner after claiming to have killed his brother in law August Perrin. She tried to harm herself but failed and said she did it out of belief in Bab.
July 1 saw the resumed trial of Lawrence Murphy former treasurer of the Stonercutters Union charged with embezzling 82 000 of the organization funds. John McKeown former secretary admitted unions levied assessments on violator firms but could not explain the final report details.
The educational committee of St. Louis area invites cooperation from the state superintendent of education and department staff for an exposition. Supt. Utton calls a special meeting of the state board of education to consider transferring preliminary steps related to the exhibit matter.
A quiet tax session reported with little market impact. No political debate within the meeting, except a brief exchange between Mr. Martin and Mr. Win sate. Representatives of taxed corporations attended more hearings than in prior sessions.
A garbled weather bulletin reports an inspector addressing the crowd Thursday morning. The note suggests the weather was satisfactory for the region near Indianapolis, with a named fanpertor credited as 1. B. Herey.
Earlwitch and George Brandru began a Pacific coast bicycle trip and faced extreme heat in the Colorado desert. Their water supply dwindled as punctured wheels forced them to walk the barren sands, leaving the bicycles behind. The men described severe thirst and hardship during the desert passage.
A 17 year old, James Gordon of East Street, was struck in the stomach by an Italian fruit vendor nicknamed Dago Mike, during a Sunday fight at Hammond's grave after a drink. Gordon is believed to die from the blow. Mike claims self defense. Charges await Gordon’s condition and pending inquiry.
A New Jersey tornado killed three people and injured one on Wednesday night in Paterson. Victims were Richard Hancock, Joseph Vandam, and Bre. Mary Kevin, all named in the incident report. Property damage is estimated at 100.
Desperate Wackena Wisconsin and George Davison awaiting trial for a bank robbery escaped from jail, sliding bars and leaping into a buggy with a waiting sobbing woman. Davison had previously escaped from a Jonesboro jail on May 4, 1902, marking them as the country’s most sought-after robbers.
Eight year old Cindy Gregory, son of Mr and Mrs William Gregory, was crushed by a loaded gravel wagon in front of 161 Douglas street. He fell from the wagon after it started down the street and died before relatives could arrive. Local authorities reported the incident occurred Thursday and investigations are pending.
Rumors trace cabinet reshuffle to Sentinel editor Jacob Dana gaining circulation control. If Holtzman wins, Lunn would fill term left by Tumart under Johnson's unfinished tenure. Expected appointments include James Wilson as city attorney with Henry Warrom as deputy, B J Ryan as Board of Works president, Joseph Schaub as Board of Supervisors president, and Robert Emmett likely elevated to police superintendent.
Lecompte led Hugh M Clark by one third in the qmatch shoot for the Grand hotel cup amateur championship of five states. Woke 2% targets. Lecompte broke 2% more. The match, to be held Thursday afternoon, has Lecompte as present cup holder. Thursday events drew many entries as interest grows in clay pigeon shooting at the Limited gym clubs grounds.
Six people died when a wreck on a Mexican national road near Fort Worth Texas killed three Australians and three tramps. The report lists new pianos and local business ads among garbled OCR text, with unclear names and details.
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