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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1908

Page

2

Three Real Republicans Talk About the Democratic Situation

A series of quotes from Floyd A. Woods Orin Muir George Elliott and others discuss the Democratic nomination races in the city They express belief Holtzman will be nominated and Bankwalter will win regardless of Democratic choices They critique Jim Keach and party divisions noting Republicans aim to build organization and finance while forecasting results based on party strength and local sentiment

Mr. Woods Woods Holtzman Reach Jim Keach Jha Keach Jim Democratic Party Platt Jook Tim Bookwalker Bank Walter Stock Bryan Keach Bechuse McCulough McCullough Holttsman Bookwalter Hm Keach Réputticans Tom Taggart

Receiver for Norcross firm seizes largest building company

The Norcross brothers firm, described as the world’s largest building company, was placed in receivership Wednesday after failing to meet debts under $10. The company carries $1500 capital and faces $3,000,000 in contracts from Maine to Chicago. Orlando W. Norcross, the president, blamed New York labor troubles and tight money for the inability to borrow and for debtors’ slow payments.

Baston Norcross Brothers’ Company Maine Chicago Orlando W. Norcross New York City

One killed in Big Four wreck near Tremont

Tremont Michigan July 23 spreading rails on the Big Four caused a fatal wreck near here Wednesday night. Engineer W. 5. Oilei of Urbana was killed. Fireman Sanders Urbana injured. Conductor R. Richardson Indianapolis and Brakeman R. W. Cro Wianapollé were injured. Four were drowned. RAMHVILLE Tenn July 22 Jason Raineey and others were injured in a separate incident.

Tremont Here W. 5. Oilei Urbana Sanders R. Richardson Indianapolis R. W. Cro Wianapollé R. J. Pekin Ramhville Tenn Jason ‘Raineey Liste Veurg Olle May Onkwood Jows ‘Bel Bparts, Tann Toy Stepdaing

Big Stock Barn Burned in Crawfordsville Pike Area

An incendiary fire destroyed John W. Carter’s stock barn on the Crawfordsville pike midway between Clermont and Indianapolis on Wednesday night. Twelve mules and two horses perished, along with a large quantity of grain and hay. Loss estimated at about $10,000, partially insured. The blaze was visible from Indianapolis, leading many to fear a large conflagration in West Indianapolis.

John W. Carter Crawfordsville Pike Clermont Indianapolis Indianapalla

Shots Exchanged In Fountain Square Fight

In an outbreak near Fountain Square colored Bart Harrin aged 20 of 138 Pros Pedent and William Williams aged 19 of 1129 Bhalby et al were jailed charged with hav ing shot exchange resulting in arrests and ongoing case.

Fountain Square Bart Harrin William Williams Bhalby

Child custody case seeks home for Kate Reatrup’s child Paleda

The Board of Child Guardians contests possession of Paleda, about three weeks old, claiming Kate Wenthey cannot provide a stable home. The hearing addresses the infant’s future care and whether Kate’s situation warrants removal to a safer arrangement under guardianship.

Board of Children’s Siardians 18 Kate Reatrup Paleda Kate Muirdi Guardiea

JETT AND WHITE TO FACE SECOND MURDER TRIAL

Jett and White, accused in the J. B. Marcum assassination, arrived with Deputy Rees from Lexington under state troop escort. They will begin a second trial here as Ewen leaves Jackson to testify in grand jury proceedings related to the case.

h—Shyrinteach Rees Lexington Surt Jett Tom White Creathite County Assins White J. B. Marcum Ewen Jackson S Fwen Grand Axa Torrent Cyntalana Whig

Wife to stand trial in fatal poker attack

Chicago July 23 Thomas Barker aged 58 died from injuries after a poker blow on July 12 his wife claims self defense saying he threatened her she struck back and police report the woman is under arrest awaiting further action in the case

Chicago Thomas Barker Barker

Farmer dies after rope mishap at barn in Danville

Danville July 3. Henry Weingeler, while working at his barn, accidentally grabbed a rope attached to a hook. The hook caught him and pierced his heart, causing instantaneous death.

Danville Henry Weingeler

Cuyahoga Telephone Co Promises Employee Profit Share

In Cleveland on July 3 the Cuyahoga Telephone Company announces it will share one fifth of its surplus with employees starting July. The plan aims to reward workers as profits rise, reflecting a broader trend of cost sharing in utility firms.

Cleveland Cuyarhoga Telephone Company Thin Ruy Carninpa Ta

Brazil Gets Factories in Indiana Move

Brazil Indiana reports the Pennsylvania Glass Company of Anderson has named Secretary W R Risher of the Merchants Association to oversee moving two factories to the city this July.

Brazil Ind Pennsylvania Gluss Company Anderson W. R. Risher Merchanta Aascalation

Judge Signs Restraining Order On Scoop Shovel Case

A court in Huntington issued a restraining order on July 10 affecting local matters and potential actions around a scoop shovel dispute. The order names involved parties and directs certain prohibitions as authorities move to enforce quieting actions in the area.

Huntington Ing Lempeung Eld the Meyers

Alleged Swindler of Masons Captured in Cincinnati

An alleged swindler linked to Mason circles was arrested Wednesday in Cincinnati. The man, identified with names including Cleeeland and Thompson, is described as a former clerk of Clinton County Circuit Court and once an assistant for the clerk of the Missouri congress. He was seized by authorities near a Masonic lodge alleyway as residents reported sightings.

Cincinnati Cleeeland Thompson Mueltsborg Clinton County Mismirh Repposemlangvos Migseuri

Births and Deaths and Marriages in Local Notices

Births list numerous families with names such as Jeanie Vincent and Marcos Keppler, plus several listings at addresses like 613 EL Sixteenth and 221 hoy. Deaths section cites Lily F. Shawcross and others with causes including enterocolitis and influenza-related illness. Marriages section notes multiple couples and building permits detail various repairs and new constructions across listed streets.

Jeanie Vincent Benese Matilda Maria Marcos Selma Keppler George Helen Hill Thomas Mary Stack McGinnis C. H W Danny Morris Blackford Charlet A Beatrice Carlisle Ade Smith Kurt George Rosa Place U. S Liberty Eirl Red Dora Wintress Ruth

Fragmented OCR text on Glasoe and Brin diet impact

OCR fragment discusses Glasoe and Brin with references to tasting time, snow or tram, and holidays. The readable content is incoherent. no clear event, date, or identifiable organizations emerge from the fragment.

President Early Plans Oyster Bay to Sayville Gallop

Fragmentary OCR text describes a presidential outing from Oyster Bay to Sayville with references to Sagamore Hill and a domestic scene. The readable parts suggest a horsemen or parade event linked to the president, with mentions of nearby locales and a domestic setting.

Oyster Bay Sayville

Maniac Fights Sheriff, Crave for Self Harm in City Hospital

Fragmented OCR text shows a chaotic report involving a maniac who fights a sheriff and desires self harm inside City Hospital. The readable phrases mention Caldwett Morbin, a hospital setting, and vague violent intent. No coherent sequence or verifiable details available.

Unclear legal filing involving Petershu EG and gas supplier

Fragmented OCR text mentions a $100,000 suit and entities like Petershu EG and Pineionstt Gas but lacks coherent details. The readable portions imply a civil action and possible party names, with no clear date, location, or outcome to confirm.

Petershu Jared

Fragmented 19th Century Mystery and Local Notices

A garbled OCR era collage reports various topics from civil war veteran reminiscences to juvenile court mentions. It cites a twelve year old visiting Plymouth work sites, Franklin farmers named to a world’s fair corn exhibit with a 3100 dollar appropriation, and a postponement of a pesthouse burning. It notes jail wood chopping, prisoners kept busy, and Sheriff Metager’s management, with scattered references to acts of violence and civic concerns.

Isotasapolis Eristimen Pragton Dota Berna Yesure Acton Tarr Edinp Plymouth Othe Franklin Insana Bro Jabos W. ¥. Polley Aldes Jai Thy Metager

Postum Restores Mother's Health in Vermont Tale

A Smtaford Vermont woman recounts leaving a Boston department store after two years to care for her ailing mother. She credits Postum Coffee substitute with reversing weakness and nervousness, and says the family now drinks Postum daily, preferring it to coffee. The story ends with a plug for Postum and a contest notice.

Smtaford Boston Postum Cotea Mother Hoston Postum Postum Co Battle Creek Mitch

Geronimo Converts to Religion After Indian War

An item reports Geronimo converting to a Buddhist related faith at Fort Kaloe or a cave, joining a church, and publicly confessing killings from the Apache clashes years ago. His followers claim his change inspires revival among neighboring Indians in Oklahoma Territory.

Daly Theritt Foartes Lawton Rand Geron Pal Geen Mites Vituarhout Arizona Fort Kaloe Glave Agi Fiaid Sulta Geronimo Okkehomaated Indiana

North Michigan Summer Resort Best Reached via Pennsylvania Lines

The Northland Limited operates from Indianapolis daily at 6:00 p.m. by the old route through Richmond and GR and L Ry. The Fishing Line is also mentioned. For reservations, ask ticket agents or W. Richardwn, D. P. A., Indianapolis.

North Michigan Pornnsylvania Northland Limited Ars Indianapolis Richmond GR. & L Ry W. Richarawn Indianspaliv

Niagara Falls Excursion By Lake Erie & West Fr A

Excursion advertised by Indiana based carriers offering a personally conducted trip to Niagara Falls priced at 7.00 with dates July 11 to August 17 and August 1 return. Contact Al H Sellars for details at Bethany Assembly Indiana. Special fares from Cincinnati via C H D Ry on July 26. trains depart 6:30 and 7:15 a m with limited stops. Bases include baseball trip Cincinnati to Pittsburg with return around 8:00 p m.

Niagara Falls AL H. Sellars Bethany Assembly Bethany Park Ind Pennsylvania Incs Indiana Timlt Cincinnati C.H D. Ry Pittsburg Rushville Connersville Hamilton

Lake Erie & Western Fare Advertises Round Trip Deals

The notice lists rail fares with routes Michigan City to Indianapolis and Rochester to Way Pointe, priced at $1.25 and $1.00 respectively. Departs Sunday July 26 from Indianapolis at 6:53 p.m. and includes return options.

Michigan City Rochester Way Pointe Indianapolis

Lake Erie and Western Rail Excursion to Niagara Falls

A promotional rail excursion offers a 12 day round trip from Atlantic City Minnesota to Niagara Falls and Lake Chautauqua via Lake Shore and Lehigh Valley routes. Return travel is included with sleepers and a $15 fare noted. Details available from agents of A. Ht. Sellara and D. By A. 8 Uline list.

Atlantic City MN. d LS. & MB Lehigh Valley Niagara Falls Lake Chautauqua A. Ht Sellara Uline

Niagara Falls Excursion by Pennsylvania Short Lines

A personally conducted round trip excursion to Niagara Falls is offered Friday August 24 via Columbus C. A. & C. Akron and Erie R R. Return limit is stated with through sleepers and coaches from Indianapolis and low fares from other points. Stops include Lakewood Jamestown Cambridge Springs with side trips to Toronto Montreal and more. Details may be obtained from W W Ricardman or local agents.

Pennsylvania Lines Pennsylvania Short Lines Niagara Falls Columbus Jamestown Cambridge Springs Ackers Washington Union Station W. W. Ricaidman Dp.a Indianapolis

Lynched Negro in Mississippi and park patrol measures urged

A July 21 report states John Gi ben implicated in the killing of a U.S. planter was lynched at Catfish Point after a mob seized him during a transfer for safekeeping. Hawkins, the shooter, remains at large. Officials plan patrols at 5 Clair park to curb trouble, with special officers to be deployed next Sunday.

Clair Park Tafls

Annual Seashore Excursion Via Pennsylvania Short Lines

The annual seashore excursion offers a $15 round trip with through coaches to Atlantic City and stops including Cape May Angieses Avalon Ocean City Wildwood Sea Isle City Rehoboth and Atlantic City. Return limit 12 days. For agency details contact WV. W. Richardson D. P. A. Indianapolis.

Pennsylvania Atlantic City Cape May Angieses Avalon Ealy Teach Ocean City Wildwood Sea Isle City Rehoboth W. Richardson Indianapolis

Seashore Excursion From City This July

Seashore excursion offering a 15 dollar round trip via multiple lines to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City and Sea City. Tickets valid 12 days with sleeping cars on the 245 PM train. Returns permitted through Washington and Philadelphia.

Atlantic City Seare City Cape May Ocean City Ticketa Washington Phildelphia R. P. Ales D. P. AL

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