Graft Probe Ties Township Assessors to Political Ring
A long critique alleges graft within the Jefferson township assessor system. It charges deputy assessors and courthouse staff with double pay, jury duty conflicts, and backroom favors for the Republican machine led by Mike Jefferson. Reports name Rosasco and Brunaugh connections, plus widespread deputy pay for primary boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Jefferson
Center Township
Rutledge
Brunaugh
Jefferson
Sourbier
Bruniugh
Ruark
Killelge
John Rosusuo
Asphale Street
Harry Brunaugh
Aity
John Resases
Rosasco
Republican Ring
Brunaughend
Republican Machine
Eaen
Bermaugh
John D. Hoover
Warren Township
Hoover
Republican
Pittsburg Live Stock Market Report June 6
Cattle receipts light and steady with price ranges from prime 6.65 to 6.80 and good 6.40 to 6.60. Hogs receipts 18 loads steady with heavy and workers 5.50 to 5.70 and pigs 5.00. Sheep and lambs receipts light and steady with prime wethers 4.50 to 4.60 and spring lambs 5.00 to 7.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
A Sherlock Holmes Scene at a Quiet Office
A brief comic exchange shows Spriggins noting the bell rings for clients only, Higgins remarks no clients ever come, and the sun offers a favor via a free want ad as a vacant room awaits use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spriggins
Higgins
Fair Run of Hog Prices Steady in Indianapolis Market
Receipts today show 6000 hogs 500 cattle and 150 sheep with hogs and sheep down slightly cattle up from a week ago. Demand fair and prices held. most sales at 5.35 to 5.55 with top 5.60. Cattle large receipts and steady with steer tops highest in two years. Sheep strong steady with prompt sale at steady prices.
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Indianapolis
Chicago Live Stock Prices at Union Stockyards June 6
Hogs receipts 13 000 steady with bulk 5 40 to 5 50 and pigs 4 75 to 6 10. Cattle receipts 800 unchanged with beeves 5 00 to 7 75, cows and heifers 2 46 to 6 50, calves 6 00. Sheep receipts 500 steady natives 3 15 to 4 64 western 3 15 to 4 90 yearlings 4 80 to 6 50 lambs 4 00 to 6 15.
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Gouin Sgt
Atalanprea Coumancciais
Eiaree
Best
Davies
Siery
Oene
Wendy Naies
Chicago
UNION
Texas
Arctic Explorer Farewell Exchanges At Polar Departure
A terse dramatic exchange depicts the Arctic explorer bidding farewell to his wife and wife cautioning about ice safety. Judge references a safeguard as the couple part with assurances about ice conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Former Pastor Honored by Illinois College
J A Knowlton former pastor of the South Street Baptist Church was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy degree at the college commencement on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Knowlton
South Street Baptist Church
Illinois
Prizes in Gold for Our Readers
The Indianapolis Sun announces a novel prize contest titled Who What When. Readers answer questions about brief business-house descriptions and win substantial gold awards. Anyone can participate and earn a prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Sun
Light fruit crop indicated by latest reports
The 19 May report shows a very light crop for most fruits with peaches and small fruits strongest at about 80 and 20 percent. Strawberries may yield well, while apples pears plums and cherries look light. Leaf curl threatens peaches and regional figures show substantial variation by area. W B Flick secretary Horticultural Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Davis
Grimes
Rome Beauty
Janets
United States
W. B. Flick
Horticultural Society
Church Services and Sermons Across Three Congregations
Central avenue M E church hosts Bible school at 9 15 morning worship at 10 45 with Rev William Wirthing delivering a sermon on Essential Christianity Epworth league gathers 6 30 and evening worship at 7 45 with Wirthing D D music by the church quartet and solo performances. Home Presbyterian lists sermons by Dr Adamson at 11 am and 7 45 pm with Leaven or Blind Spot in Life and A Word on Home Life. Additional church notes include Baptist and Christian churches with topics The Christian's Walk Power of Prayer Endless Endeavor and Perpetual Youth and The Conversion of John Bunyan with a musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Avenue
M. E
Twelfth Street
E. W. Bassett
William Wirthing
Epworth League
First Baptist Church
Mr. Taylor
Harry G. Hill
Third Christian Church
Frederic Reddall
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church
Netl McPherson
John Bunyan
Choral Society
Explosion Rocks Hospital Dormitory and Injures Staff
An explosion damaged St. Vincent hospital on South Street collapsing the sisters dormitory and injuring Sister Vincent who was found on a lower floor. Dr. Pfaff and Lt. Oliver witnessed the chaos as nurses protected patients and responders rushed to clear debris. Local officials criticized the Prestolite plant’s proximity to the hospital and pledged new ordinances to move dangerous work outside the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Oliver
Hugo Panzer
St. Vincent
Vincent
Cart
Asche
Lake Irie & Western
Zast Street
Bookwalter
Prestolite
South Street
Coots
James Healy
Engine Company No. 7
Maryland
Delaware Street
Healy
Pfaff
Just June and a maiden in a country lane
A lyric note from Woman's Home Companion imagines a misty June night with a pretty maiden strolling beside a youth in love. The verse hints at simple romance and the mood of early summer, ending with a sigh, a dimple, and a kiss as the month unfolds.
East Buffalo Livestock Market Report
East Buffalo New York June 6 cattle receipts about 200 steady veals five sixty lambs receipts six hundred steady lambs yearlings and others mixed market notes show varying prices in a brief cattle and sheep summary for the day.
Little Sig Boy Shocked by Explosions at Hospital
A six or seven year old lad, Charley Billaine, was brought to St. Joseph's Ward after intense blasts caused by explosions. A sister in charge said he feared the operating room and collapsed from fright as the building shook with rumble and falling glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Ward
Charley Billaiie
Prince onstage savior of Jenny Lind pirate incident
Prince of Holden Stock company stage manager recounts early life starting in a six year old circus. He protected Jenny Lind from river pirates, warning authorities after overhearing a plot and aiding capture of two pirates. He later pursued theater in New York and New England before gaining wider recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead Prince
Holden Stock Company
Park Theater
Old Dan Rice
Mr. Prince
Mississippi
Jenny Lind
Prince
New York
Wheer
New England
Rules for Interurban Men Adopted by Indiana Lines
At a Friday conference Union B Hunt the Indiana Railroad Commission chair and traction line officials adopted motorman and conductor rules. A.A. Anderson C.D. Emmons H.A. Nichol C.C. Reynolds Fletcher Durbin and Charles Lohman served on the recommending committee. Prohibitions include intoxicants on duty tobacco use while on duty and gambling on cars. Employees must look neat no reading on duty no blocking of passengers and wages garnishment leads to instant dismissal. Passengers must not use rear platforms when inside seating is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union B. Hunt
Indiana Railroad Commission
A. A. Anderson
C. D. Emmons
H. A. Nichol
C. C. Reynolds
Fletcher Durbin
Charles Lohman
City Record For A Day Details Births Deaths And Marriages
Joseph and Mary Elliott Jr. have a boy. Margaret Stark has a boy. Dyer couple welcomed a girl. Blixman couple a girl. Ameter couple a boy. Deaths: Weaver, Bandemer, Harris, Enos, DeLorenzo, Keller, Sage, Washington with ages and causes. Marriages listed include Graham Selzexz, Woodfork Scott, Pealey Lindmark, Litterer Oldham, Stokesberry Ham mer, Champion Samereaux, Jameson Carr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph and
Mary Elliott, Jr
Washington Boulevard
Margaret Stark
Park Avenue
Fred and
Emaline Dyer
Villa Avenue
Andrew and
Lizzie Blixman
N. Tremont Avenue
Walter and
Esther Ameter
E. North Street
Wm. E. Weaver
W. Twenty-seventh Street
Harry Bandemer
Deaconess Hospital
Susie Harris
Thirteenth Street
Maude Enos
New Jersey Street
Emilia DeLorenzo
Georgia Street
Francis Keller
Graceland Avenue
James Sage
St. Vincent's Hospital
James R. Washington
University Park
Blake Street
Grover
Graham
Lizzie A. Selzexz
Burl Woodfork
Martha Scott
Bart N. Pealey
Anna Lindmark
Francis Litterer
Frank Oldham
Floyd M. Stokesberry
Effa J. Hammer
Francis M. Champion
Lenora C.samereaux
Charles A. Jameson
Gertrude E. Carr
Handy for Travelers on Baden Trains Telegram Box
A traveler in Baden writes a telegram on a postcard and drops it into the train telegram box. The scene highlights postal service on the move and the convenience for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Duchy of Baden
Grain prices and inspections report from June 1908
City Grain and oat corn wheat quotations with grade breakdowns and through billing figures. Inspections show 7 cars in, several no grade or rejected lots, comparing weekly flour output and stock in store data for June 6 1908 against prior years.
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Ste
Btlee
Balac
Jvtec
Timothy
Wheat Market Opens Soft as Bears Linger in Chicago
Chicago grain notes show wheat opening easy and slipping to four to six ics before recovering. July prices quoted at 81 percent, corn July at 67 to 67 1 2 cents, oats July around 45 to 46 cents, pork September at 13.95 and July ribs at 7.42 to 7.45. closing July values include wheat 81 cents, corn 67 cents, oats 45 cents, pork 13.47 cents, lard 52 cents, ribs 37 to 38 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jared
A. W Thomson
Art
Senate
Motor Boats Race to Bermuda Begins from Coney Island
The motor boats Ailsa Craig and Irene II depart Norton’s Point at Coney Island for a 670 mile Bermuda challenge cup race. The event offers 31:00 value plus $1.0% cash by a New York Yacht Club member. a commemorative shield goes to the runner up. Ailsa Craig is owned by James Craig Jr and Irene II by S W Granberry of Newark New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aiisa Craig
Irene II
Norton's Point
Coney Island
Bermuda
New York Yacht Club
James Craig, Jr
S. W. Granberry
Newark
N. J
St. Davids Head
Immigration statistics from Great Britain to the United States
In forty years 1 769 728 people arrived from England and Wales and 390 432 plus 2 049 291 from Great Britain in thirty years. The latter figure exceeds Irish arrivals in the same span and surpasses Sweden Norway Poland and Russia combined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Wales
United States
Great Britain
Ireland
Sweden
Norway
Poland
Russia
Market Prices for Fruits and Vegetables Reported
The listing shows varied prices including tomatoes at 15 cents per pound and strawberries at 0 cents per box. It notes gooseberries and cherries at 15 cents per box, new potatoes 50 cents per peck, radishes four for 5 cents, asparagus 5 cents a bunch for green and two for 3 cents white, lettuce 10 cents a head, rhubarb three for 5 cents, new onions one cent per bunch, home grown cucumbers 10 cents each, cabbage 5 to 10 cents a head, green beans 60 cents per peck, and new peas 60 to 75 cents per peck. Green corn was selling at 90 cents a dozen, wax beans are out.
Seed Markets Wholesale Prices and Local Retail Rates
The document lists wholesale buying figures for Clover seed common and red, Timothy, Orchard Grass, Blue Grass, Alsike, Alfalfa Clover, Millet, and Rape with varied price ranges. Indianapolis retail seed prices show per bushel categories for Timothy and Clover seeds including choice to prime grades, red, alsike, and alfalfa clover, plus grass seed prices for Kentucky bluegrass and kentucky products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Timothey
Indianapolis Produce Prices and Meats Listing
A historical price listing from Indianapolis Produce includes sugar cured hams variously priced, bacon and shoulders, pried beef, lard, pickled pork, fresh pork sausage and loins, dressed hogs, fresh beef, eggs, butter, and poultry. Prices show regional market values and unit measures for multiple meat products.
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AEEP
Jefferson’s
For
J. K. Ruark and
C. A
Sherlock Holmes
T. C. Shotwell
Union Pacific
Missouri Pacific
Bank of Netherland
Bank of Sweden
S. Delaware Street
D. F. Scharf
Big Four Railway Company
Pennsylvania
Schaff
East Buffalo
Buffalo
N. Y
Sig Boy
Singer
Opige
Opan
French Steam
City Grain
Immigration Statistics
Seed Markets
Thos. C. Day & CO
Law Building
Bannworth & Laskey Grain
MASONIC+Indianapolis Lodge
Maesons
O'Clork
Frank Turner
W. M. Walter
Hoss
Schmidt & Smith
E. Market
F. W. Huewitker
Washington Street
Rogers
Denison
Massachusetts Ave
Petaluma Incubator Co
Room
Washington
Ind
Trade Schools
New Jeresey Street
R. H. Strouse Co
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad Company
Indiana
Hagman
Board of Public Works
State of Indiana
Marion County
City of
Sac
James McNulty
Common Council
James M'Nulty
Indianapolis Produce & Change
Gountry
Fiens
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