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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
2
At a manufacturers conference W. C. Brown of New York Central warned that if railroads cannot raise freight rates they will retaliate by cutting wages for 1,500,000 workers. He said the nation must accept responsibility for consequences if rates are not increased.
Passengers from Indianapolis sailing Saturday on the North German Lloyd steamship Fredrich Der Grosse leaving New York for Genoa include Dr. and Mrs. Louis Burkhardt Dr. and Mrs. E. B. Rawls and Mrs. John L. Wilson. Other items note a postponed at home day for Estelle Selig and fiancé, a Thursday Social club meeting, invitations for the Grace Cavanaugh and John Hollister Tull wedding, Mrs. Mary Turner visiting Cincinnati, Charles Meeks going to Muncie for the summer, and Miss Freda Lowenburg sailing in June for Europe.
Fire of unknown origin discovered at Michael Conners home 705 South Missouri Friday night damaged the upper portion of his dwelling. The blaze spread to Michael Reed at 709 South Missouri, causing $350 in damage. A gasoline stove exploded at Lon Moore 133 Leota Street Friday afternoon starting a fire with $50 loss.
Charles A. Roney and 15 others listed as jurors from Lawrence township Perry and Warren townships gather for the Brunaugh case. The panel was completed after 95 men were questioned with four found suitable. Special Judge Carter promises minimal inconvenience and to appoint an additional bailiff for jurors outings.
Billy the sea lion owned by Fred Tron of 295 E Washington street leapt from the hay loft to the stable floor Friday morning missing a lesson and breaking his neck. Tron, who trains two sea lions for summer theaters, had been keeping Billy in the tank. the animal had previously lost three others at Peru during the winter.
Noblesville Indiana date May 16 Rev E B Barnes of Noblesville has accepted the pastorate of the First Christian church at Grand Rapids Michigan.
A historical note explains Cascarets as a mild aid to restore normal digestion. It suggests taking one or two tablets daily until bowels return to natural movement, then tapering off as dependence fades.
The Sentinel reports a grand jury led review by James Noel of county bills from 1906 and 1907. Overcharges and vague affidavits are revealed as experts and Special Attorney Noel scrutinize deals with city firms and county suppliers.
More than 2,000 tickets are already out for a Sunday school teachers training graduation in Tomlinson Hall on May 2. Herbert H. Monninger of Cincinnati will speak and E O Excell will lead the music from Chicago. The event includes hundreds of graduates and special rewards for ticket sales with civic flags as prizes. Proceeds aim to cover expenses for Indianapolis and Marion county Sunday schools.
Dr Eli F Brown a notable educator from this city died in Los Angeles California He served on the instruction board of Sherridge high school and taught at Purdue University and Indiana Medical College The story notes the climate would benefit his hearth.
Roy Knabenshue has completed a new airship and plans a Toledo to Cleveland flight of 112 miles in a few days Captain Chandler will witness the test as the official representative of the war department
Noblesville Indiana May 16 The Noblesville Business Men's association elected officers last night President William Hoen vice president C E Gates secretary Harry J Alexander treasurer A J Brown directors E L Holton H M Searce Meade Vestal William Hoen and Harry Alexander advisory committee George Caylor E Wilson and John Dulin
Chicago May 16 Revelations were made yesterday that the plot to obtain $30,000 from James M Patten of Evans 5 as but a part of ing aerope.
Chicago May 16 Gen Nelson A Miles urges care and conservatism in public affairs saying the president can continue or break current prosperity He is in Chicago to attend sessions of the Spanish American War Veterans Aftermath of his remarks hints at national policy mood and veteran presence
Jasper Indiana May 16 Forest Anderson a young farmer was forced to plow at night after multiple bee stands on his land stung him and his horses so severely that daytime fieldwork was abandoned and he now plows under moonlight.
Fragmentary OCR describes bell ringers in Seville cathedral, ropes pulled high, some perch atop bells. Article notes dangerous momentum and dramatic positions as bells swing, amid a vivid spectacle in Spain.
Mrs. James S. Clear, 40, is dying after her husband, 60, cut his own throat in a failed double tragedy at a boarding house in Peru Indiana. Police detain the husband, who sought to kill both before a morning rescue. The couple had been separated and reunited over $1,400 in back pension funds.
Laporth Ind May 16 The defense denies identifying the bodies found on Mrs Belle Gun ness farm arguing the state must prove identity in each case. The defense absolves Ray Lamphere of incriminating acts and introduces evidence in his favor amid a series of mysterious murders.
At a Cincinnati conference of Ohio Indiana and Michigan candy manufacturers a resolution was passed opposing the proposed freight rate hike.
Two E C girls tour Indianapolis spreading breakfast fame with dollar bills during a sales push for E C Corn Flakes. Citizens praise the stunt as neighbors share money and lists of recipients extend across multiple Indianapolis addresses.
Reads like a vintage sale page listing items across floors: girls dresses up to 11 years in light and medium colors, Muslin Underwear sale with large savings, boys wash wear in madras and Khaki, shoes and accessories, New Shirtwaist Hats, Fay Stockings, neat tailored belts, Poros knit undershirts, silk gloves, Red Cross Toilet Paper rolls, Imperial Marshmallows, and garden hose specials on Basement and Floors.
In South Bend Indiana on May 16 Mrs Christina Metsker wife of real estate dealer George Metsker was found not guilty of murdering Carlton W Morgan a fellow South Bend resident. The jury delivered the verdict after about one hour and fifty minutes of deliberation, and Mrs Metsker fainted upon hearing the result needing support to leave the courtroom.
Claude Monet, the famed French impressionist, destroyed pictures valued at about $100000 after critics and friends judged them among his best works. The act stirred the art world as he cut and painted over canvases in a bold, decisive move.
New York May 16 Among the Indiana people here are S. T. Goode R. J Ireland Miss Insley T. L. Green J. Ran Mr and Mrs L Weslyn C L Lindsay Mrs H M Mount Mrs McKuchild J E Murray and L Gratz of Indianapolis L L Turner and A F McHardy of Terre Haute and H N Brentano of Evansville
Mrs. Emily EB Woodley aged 73 died at home, last of 35 Philadelphia women who enlisted as Civil War nurses. Lincoln personally conferred her a captain’s commission in the army for heroism.
An incoherent May report describes bullets and injuries to a person on an AIS owned boat. The readable words reference left side chest heart area and a festkelaly ad aged phrase, but most of the passage is garbled and cannot be reliably interpreted.
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