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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1908

Page

10

Democratic Headquarters to Open in New York and Chicago

Norman E. Mack, elected chairman of the Democratic national committee, announces headquarters at the Auditorium Annex and Hoffman House New York. Willis J. Abbott named head of press bureau. Henry Watterson advisory. Bryan attends services then heads to Omaha for Aks-Ar-Ben banquet initiation.

L. P. Hall Nebraska Gov. C. N. Haskell Oklahoma John S. Martin Missouri Urey Woodson Kentucky John R. Burton New York Willis J. Abbott Henry Watterson William Jennings Bryan First Presbyterian Church Auditorium Frank H. Hitchcock Republican National Committee Bryan Omaha Neb Mack

Luxuries for Horses Demanded by Owners

The executive committee of the State Board of Agriculture met Monday to review plans for the new horsebarns at the state fair grounds. They will modify the barn plans to include horse owners requested amenities and consider other improvements such as new walks at the fairgrounds.

State Board of Agriculture

Boy in Texas Prison Beat Death Reported

Milwaukee youth Matthew Wagner, age 16, back from Texas where he served part of a three month term for stealing a ride on a freight train. He alleges his friend John Kulik was beaten to death in a Texas prison.

Milwaukee Wis Matthew Wagner Texas John Kulik

Indian lands on sale in eastern Oklahoma counties

At midnight Saturday the law removing government restrictions on 9,000,000 acres of Indian land in eastern Oklahoma took effect. The measure makes 9,000,000 acres across 40 counties saleable, expanding opportunities for buyers and heirs seeking to dispose of or manage tribal land assets.

Muskogere Okla Indiana Oklahoma

Morning Postum Cup Brings Daily Enjoyment Says Doctor

A lady physician extols Postum as a daily pleasure and substitute for coffee. She says it aids sleep, reduces nerves, and supports daily business, per a letter from the Postum Co. patrons in Battle Creek Michigan. The note promotes Postum as a wholesome beverage and references The Road to Wellville.

Kentucky Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

YM GARY STONE FOR NEW HOME AT INDIANAPOLIS Y M C A

The Young Men’s Christian Association of Indianapolis laid the cornerstone for its new building at Illinois and New York streets. Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes led the ceremony with John N. Carey placing the metal receptacle in the stone. Four thousand people attended as Joshua Stansfield and Harry S. Atkins spoke for ministers and citizens. A Nowa boys’ band concert opened the program, and the cornerstone held a Sun issue, fund subscriptions, pictures, and other documents.

Young Men's Christian Association of Indianapolis Ilinois New York Streets Edwin Holt Hughes M. E. Church John N. Carey Hughes Joshua Stansfield Harry S. Atkins Nowaboys Indianapolis Sun

Jockey Kills Wife Then Tries Suicide in Toledo

Louis Armour, a horse jockey, shot his wife Katherine Armour as she stepped from her home to go to church. The fatal shot entered the head and she died within minutes. Armour then attempted suicide but the revolver misfired and he fled.

Toledo Jay Katherine Armour Louis Armour Armour

Three Rivals Attack Man At Dance In Bridgeville

Frank Skelton, 27, the only American at the Italian hall in Bridgeville, wins Angelina Rosso's favor and is slashed with stilettos by three rivals during a dance. They drag him outside to die, a passerby finds him and takes him to a doctor. Three men are under arrest.

Pittsburg Bridgeville Frank Skelton Angelina Rosso

Police arrest merry-go-round owners for desecrating Sabbath

Tom Sharp of Lexington Kentucky and George Ray Moses and Norman Messenger, owners of a Brighton Beach merry-go-round, were arrested by Patrolmen Mosby and Admire on Sunday night on charges of desecrating the Sabbath after being found operating the ride in a land office business.

Tom Sharp Lexington George Ray Moses Norman Messenger Brighton Beach Mosby and Admire

Drunken man mixed up with Pogues Run identified as kin

Flagman on New Jersey street and Union tracks found a man in Pogues Run early Sunday morning. Police determined the man was William Cheek, brother of the flagman, who was then jailed on a drunkenness charge.

Flagman Cheek New Jersey Street Union Tracks William Cheek William

Doctor Courtney Taken West By Friend Over Slaying Charge

Dr Joseph Courtney was moved to Portland Oregon on Monday by his friend M A Doyle to answer a manslaughter charge in a case involving a 15 year old girl who reportedly died after a criminal operation.

Joseph Courtney Portland Ore M. A. Doyle Courtney

Taft Special Train to Cincinnati Flyer

The C W and D Taft special will depart Indianapolis Tuesday at o o clock morning for Cincinnati notification exercises attended by hundreds of Indiana Republicans. A big day for the city with daylight events and fireworks featuring a round trip fare of 2 dollars, enabling many Republicans to support the party and its standard-bearer. The train will be a flyer and will depart Cincinnati Tuesday night at M o clock for return.

Dutch Warships Ordered to Venezuela Over Embassy Expulsion

Amsterdam reports all Dutch warships in American waters are to sail immediately for Venezuela to pressure President Castro for the expulsion of Holland ambassador J. H. De Reus. If needed, the Netherlands may bombard La Guayra and Puerto Cabello, though such action is not expected. both ports are fortified coastal strongholds.

Amsterdam Castro J. H. de Reus Holland la Guayra Puerto Bella Venezuela

Girl Quarrels With Man Then Takes Poison

Gertrude Edwards a 21 year old resident of 424 West Ohio Street quarreled with a man Sunday night and swallowed a quantity of strychnine. She was saved by doctors McCool and Duncan of the City dispensary.

Gertrude Edwards Ohio Street McCool Dr. Duncan

Independence Party Convention Opens in Chicago

In Chicago 900 delegates gather for the Independence party national convention with William Randolph Hearst as temporary chairman. Leaders say no fusion with major parties and a strong platform favors direct government money issuance, labor dispute injunction limits, Asiatic immigration restriction, and anti overcapitalization. Candidates include Thomas L. Hisgen and William Howard Taft era figures contending for the nomination.

Dependence Party William Randolph Hearst Independence Party Chicago Independence Thomas L. Hisgen Massachusetts William Howard Alabama Indiana Charles F. S. Neal John Temple Graves Georgia Howard 8. Taylor Charles A. Walsh Iowa

Lawyer says Chicago authorities want him for checks

Attorney William Chalfant, aged three years, claims Chicago authorities seek him on a charge of passing worthless checks. he was seen near John Kraft’s home near Maywood. Kraft reported the incident to police on Sunday.

Chicago William Chalfant John Kraft Maywood Kraft

Browns Whipped by Reserves at Brighton Beach

The Indianapolis Reserves defeated the Danville Browns yesterday at Brighton Beach by a five to two score. Fender pitched a solid game for the winners.

Indianapolis Danville Browns Brighton Beach Fender

A B C Wins 3 2 Over Louisville Giants

The A B C s of Indianapolis defeated the Louisville Giants 3 to 2 in a baseball game played in Louisville. The match concluded with a close score as both teams produced several runs and strong defense.

Louisville Indianapolis Louisville Giants

Policeman Kills Man in Steubenville

In Steubenville Ohio on July 26 Policeman Bert Haggerty shot and killed Mike McCort who knocked him down with his own club during a confrontation yesterday authorities reported.

Steubenville. O Mike McCort Bert Haggerty McCort

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