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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1908

Page

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Indiana Fish Kill Mystery At Yorktown Probed

Secretary Hurty reports alarming fish kills on White River from Stratford refuse. Debris spreads to ponds. investigation seeks sources and remedies. Officials remove unhealthy fish, inspect neighboring plants, and plan further testing as concerns rise.

Indiana Yorktown J. N. Hurty State Board of Health de Hay White River Ted Yorkies Bireonrs

Thousands of Dead Fish by Anderson River Break

The shoreline near Anderson shows thousands of dead fish washing up as piles of rotting carcasses line the banks. Workers move debris with pitchforks, then haul foul corpses away for cremation, while the river carries the stench downstream toward White River.

Anderson Tudm Isis Daly Sun Dhyvan Cdo Saint Te Rane Tim White River Justin H. Morrest

Tragedy at Gallatin Dance Hall Ends in Four Deaths

In Macon County Tennessee a dance at Miss Inlia Bell home ends in a massacre. Four men open fire on Frets killing three of his guests and wounding a fourth. Frets is mortally wounded and Miss Bell sustains an arm wound.

Gallatin Tenn Macon County Inlia Bell Bel Dirk Marun Tom Fields Cay Tattie Mike Johnson Johnson Frets Misa Bell

Elwood Woman Insane Over Death of Her Dog

An Elwood woman, Susan DeLong, living alone in a one room shack, mourns a missing dog found mangled on streetcar tracks. Needing comfort, she imagines the dog was a departed relative and prays for it, showing childlike tenderness in her grief.

Elwood Felwood Ind Susan DeLong Perth

Best Looking Man on the Pike Stirs Kansas City Convention Hype

A garbled note mentions Howard Gar cresnshire and Mr Gates as prominent figures at a remoecratic party event, with hints of chair factory relocation and political maneuvering ahead of a gas belt town project. The account suggests the visit had political significance in relation to a Kansas City convention in 190.

Howard Gar Cresnshire Tursday Gates Kansas City

School Board to Consider Attorney Opinion on Union Contract

At Tuesday’s meeting the school board will review Albert Baker’s legal opinion that it cannot enter an agreement with Firemen’s Union No. 74. The contract seeks union-only hires, eight-hour days, and 28 cents an hour. Board members question legality, referring the issue to the attorney.

Albert Baker Barté Firemen's Union Rensons

New Help Wanted Ads on Seventh Page

Classified notices list several job openings including waiters, nurses, dishwashers, carpenters, painters, machinists, cooks, porters, and a caller seeking workers. Ads urge readers to apply locally for available positions and highlight new listings on the page.

Hner Sev *Enih Alan Dhei Gills Painter Carpintera Cooky Porters

Alaska party scales McKinley half way up mountain

Dawson Alaska July 17.8 dietric Judge James Wickerstain led a party that climbed from the Taana side of Mount McKinley to 10,000 feet before returning to Rampart on the Yukon after 32 days out. They discovered Mammoth glaciers 301 and 490 feet high and found a new peak named Deborah in honor of the leader’s wife.

Dawson Alaska James Wickerstain Mt. McKinley America Rampart Yukon McKinley Deborah Iddge Wickersham Rive Wan Mt. McMinsey Chrietened Wickersham

Indiana Mob Report From July Episode

fragmented OCR text describes an Indiana mob report or log with scattered names and phrases. No clear event date or location beyond July and Ansehhen. The material is unreadable in places, but suggests a local mob incident or record with involved names such as Watts and Mel Tina.

Women in the Mob Toga Se Bore and Rally Report

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a gathering linked to women in organized crime networks. Mentions Bert Wayne and local venues, with unclear details on date, place, or outcome. Unable to confirm names or events due to unreadable text.

Michigan State players suffer game delay and hospital aid

A mangled report describes players from Michigan State involved in a late afternoon incident near the stadium. The scene ended with several injured, one taken to a hospital for evaluation while others received prompt care at the venue.

Real Estate Values Altered by State Tax Commissioners

State tax commissioners will begin equalizing county real estate values next Monday. The rest of the week focuses on executive sessions and appeals, with Commissioner Wingate barely able to participate due to a stomach affliction.

STATE Wingate

Fifty Cents Offer For Evans Terre Haute Railway Stock

In New York on July SA, an important financial interest offered 39 for the entire common stock of Evans and Terre Haute railway held by B S Hoaley company and ES Hoalay Individual. The offer is said to be favorably entertained and imputes that stock was acquired around the time of war.

New York Enlire Evans & Terre Haute Railway B.S. Hoaley Company Hoalay Hinaley & Ca Tte

Snow storm devastates northern state highways and towns

A severe snow and wind event struck the northern part of the state on Monday, bringing heavy snow and damaged telegraph lines. Three inches of snow fell at Washington as high winds damaged wires and forced mountain hotels to evacuate guests. All crops suffered, and locals faced travel disruptions due to the storm.

Washington

Indianapolis regular police court case figures

A fragment discusses Indianapolis court statistics showing a large portion of regular police court appearances come from non residents. It notes about 100 of 8400 cases involve Tudivnr residents and that some individuals appear more than once, shaping perceived crime danger and city policing needs.

Robbery at East-drive Home Stirs Local Police

A burglary report from 30 East-drive notes entry through a window into a residence in Illinois. A Masonic emblem and wine items were taken along with miscellaneous valuables. No suspects or motive identified.

Siinay Benham Thelief My Benhhant

Man Bit Wife’s Hand Near Irish Hill Ends In Punishment

Carnivaliane John Midrine was accused of biting a piece from his wife’s hand at their Irish Hill home, now called Christian Hill. Judge Whallon fined him $0 and sent him to the workhouse for 40 days, after he gave an evasive reply about where the incident occurred.

Carnivaliane John Irish Nul Whallon John Christian Hill Emerald Heights Christian

Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity

Forecast for the next 36 hours ending 8 p m July 29 calls for continued warmth. At 7 a m the temperature was 72, at noon 90, and at 2 p m was rising. Generally fair and warm with southerly winds over Indiana and neighboring states.

Indianapolis Fale Indiana

Mysterious Fire Fighting Machine At Work In City

A strange vehicle, described as a combination hose and chemical wagon, drew curiosity as it operated like a gasolene automobile. Chicago’s H. Mitchell directs the device, weighing 5.09 pounds per pound, with a test planned for Wednesday at the fire headquarters to demonstrate its firefighting capabilities.

Peters Basile Steam Chemical Howe Wutomobil Mitchell Chicago Han

Cocaine Addict Sentenced In Polite Court Row

Emma King, a young Black woman, faced a polite court on Tuesday denying cocaine addiction claims. Judge Wharton condemned her to 40 days in the workhouse to purge the drug from her system. The incident followed a scene where she denied daily cocaine use amid glassy eyes and uneasy bearing. In the same report, a separate collision near Springfield, Virginia killed a clerk and fireman with three others injured on a work train.

Emma King

Marion police force disperses striking workers

Turbulent scene at Gemmmey magnetic works and National sweeper plant as Marion police force disperses strikers who assembled Tuesday morning. Reports say workers formed pickets, horns sounded, and surrounding authorities moved to break up the protest while organizers claim protections and potential arrests.

Marin Ind Gemmmey Mnetic Works ToUle Ly Aruma

Unknown Indiana boy found insane in Paris

Police in Indianapolis seek to identify an American youth found wandering suiting Paris streets speaking unclear languages. The boy appears about 15 to 18, may be from Terre Haute or Indianapolis, with a possible Indiana illness or mental strain. Authorities request photograph distribution to aid identification and repatriation to America.

Paris Efron Porta Gowds Lote Tie St Anne Indiana RGA Ameerica

John Mitchell Secures Victory for Miners in Pay Talks

Reported triumph by John Mitchell for the miners ends wage stalemate with a telegram indicating an agreement. The move promises wage increases and signals harmony at the convention as miners prepare for the next steps.

JOKE MAY PROVE FATAL IN CALAMITOUS ATTACK

An apparent joke ends in a fatal assault as Marshall Evans attacks Mrs Evans with a stave. A nail hidden in the weapon delivers a severe blow. Blood poisoning followed, leaving her in serious condition.

Marshall Evane Marshall James

Gas Explosion Kills One in Denison Saloon Area

A gas blast wrecked a building at 17 North ai near Cordell's saloon. Mrs Lewis upstairs survived with others buried under bricks though several workers were rescued. Jewelry ads mix with meal offerings and local storefronts. figures and names are garbled in the OCR.

Vulembeus North Ai Cordell’ Saloon Mra Lewis

Woman Kicked by Dog in Crawfordsville Fight

In Crawfordsville Indiana on Monday a woman was attacked by a dog while she tried to kick it away near her home. The dog lunged at her and she struck back, resulting in her fall to the floor as the dog reportedly broke. Local details are incomplete.

Michigan St. Garo Aise Crawpfardsville Inds Crawfordsville

Man Convicted of Second Degree Murder in 19th Century Case

Mrs Eliza Harris seeks appeal from Dayas Morris murder case in Seymour Tut sentenced for second degree murder. The dispute centers on property loss after her husband allegedly defended him at trial. Marriage occurred in 28% with the lower court decision appealed to the supreme court.

Reeker Atate Michigan “City Eliza Harris Daya Morris Moston& Ham Listris Harris

Unlicensed Dogs Surveyed Amid City Crackdown

Historical city records show about 1500 dogs unlicensed, with only around 400 in compliance. Officials report ongoing efforts to curb the population as previous winters’ toll rose with many animals euthanized or relocated to shelters.

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