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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1908

Page

4

Wall Street Pushes AtoG eo Stocks Higher On Monday

On a brisk Monday session in New York the stock market rose as commissions, banks, and pools pushed prices. Union Pacific led gains beyond two points with a 149 high, St Paul up 2 points, Reading and Northern Pacific strong, Erie group solid, while bonds held firm and Wheat eased. Cotton rose about 50 cents a bale.

T. Co. Shotwell New York Stock Exchange Union Pacific Reading St. Paul and Steel St. Paul Flower & Co Northern Pacific Illinois Central Erie Redmond & Co Equitable Trust Company

Thaw Sees Probable Early Release After Stand Denial

Harry Kendall Thaw, arriving from Matteawan asylum, denies being nervous on the stand before Justice Morsch and says he is confident of an early release. If no release, he may seek examination by alienists not connected to his prior murder trials. Daniel O Reilly seeks further adjournment in Mrs Nesbit Thaw's divorce action and a marriage annulment proceeding ahead tomorrow.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Harry Kendall Thaw Matteawan Insane Asylum Stanford White Morschauser Thaw Daniel O'Reilly Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Harry K. Thaw

Soldiers to Maneuver at Ft Benjamin Harrison in September

The War Department announced joint maneuvers at Ft Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis during September. The Tenth Infantry will arrive from Alaska in August to establish the post’s first permanent regular garrison. State troops from Ohio And Illinois will join from September 11 to 30 with others from Virginia Michigan Wisconsin later in the month.

Washington Ft. Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis War Department Alaska Andhara Ohio Ilinois W. Virginia Michigan Wisconai Atom Wit

Atlantic Fleet Heads to Puget Sound and San Francisco

The Atlantic fleet of battleships sails for Puget Sound and will reach Seattle by May 22. Half dock at Bremerton, others return for hull repairs. Reassembly planned in San Francisco not before July 3. On July 7 the fleet meets Honolulu briefly before steering toward Auckland New Zealand.

San Francisco Puget Sound Seattle Bremerton Navy Yard Narther Jly Honolulu Auckland New Zealand

Bankers in Jail Bank president prays for them

Failing Allegheny National Bank in Fittsburg Pa closes as investigations into former cashier William Montgomery reveal huge delinquencies. United States Bank Examiner Folds named temporary receiver. Montgomery, a prison attendee, sought prayer during Sunday services. John Young, ex-auditor at Farmers National Bank, awaits trial for embezzlement of 1,105,000.

Fittsburg Allegheny National Bank William Montgomery Allegheny County United States Bank Examiner Folds Washington Woodside Montgomery John Young Farmers’ National Bank

Former Student Sues Notre Dame for Damages

Frederick L. Herath of Illinois filed a $10,000 federal suit in South Bend against the University of Notre Dame du Lac alleging personal injuries from a heavy portico railing collapse at the main building as he exited. He claims university neglect.

Frederick L. Herath University of Notre Dame du Lac South Bend Herath Oflinois United States Notre Dame

Loyal Democrat Dr. J. C. Alexander Wins Coroner Nomination

Dr. J. C. Alexander expresses gratitude to 1,962 Democrats who voted for him in the coroner nomination. He did not campaign actively, only attending ward meets, and credits the vote to his quiet effort. He pledges to support county, state, and national tickets and backs Bryan for the fall race.

J. C. Alexander Alexander Dr. Alexander Bryan

Hogs and livestock prices show modest gains at Indianapolis and Chicago

Hog receipts at Indianapolis reach 1500 with light demand and prices about five and a half dollars. top hogs $5.57. Sheep and spring lambs price ranges listed. Chicago Union Stock Yards reports hogs at $5.20 to $5.45 for most, sheep $4.00 to $7.40, cattle $2.40 to $7.25 with varied weights and classes.

Indianapolis Chicago Union Stockyards Ill Texas Steesereeneres Seernree Maneederesens Bane Abba Meeenetes Resaeonmenre Beeen Rene Ren Abeer Keen Sen- Coneees Pittsburg

Burrows Named Temporary Chairman at GOP Convention

Washington May 18 Republicans were surprised to learn Sen Burrows of Michigan and John R Malloy of Columbus Ohio were chosen temporary chairman and secretary of the Republican national convention by the Chicago subcommittee on arrangements. The expected choices were Beveridge or Dolliver with Roosevelt backing Dolliver and concerns Beveridge might upstage the president.

Washington Senator Burrows Michigan John R.malloy Columbus Chicago Beveridge Indiana Dolliver Iowa Harry 8 New National Committee Taft Roosevelt Treasury Leslie M. Shaw Burrows Senate Aldrich Hale Foraker

Body of Pretty Girl 13 Found in Canal

The body of Bertha Vanderbilt, a Princeton library assistant, was recovered from the canal between Princeton and Kingston. She had been missing since last Wednesday and was reportedly engaged to be married next month. the fiancé's identity was not disclosed. Her parents live in Amsterdam, New York.

Pretty Girl Princeton N. J Bertha Vanderbilt Princeton Library Kingston Amsterdam N. Y

Little Heroine Drowns Rescue At Ottawa Park Picnic

Florence Young an 11 year old daughter of the Southern Hotel owner saved 1 year old Ambrose Miller from drowning in the Ottawa river at Ottawa park Toledo Ohio May 18. Ambrose slipped into the water then Florence jumped in grasped his arm and swam one handed to shore in 15 feet deep water.

Toledo Florence Young Southern Hotel Ambrose Miller Ottawa Park Ambrose Ottawa River Little Florence Jac

Bingham Overruled by Federal Judge

Federal court rules against Bingham in a ruling that upholds a challenge to an action. The decision details the judge's reasoning and potential implications for the case and involved parties.

Bingham

Attorney Must Defend Himself in Divorce Suit

Laura P Hasely sues Charles R Hasely in superior court seeking custody of their 8 year old son alimony and child support. The complaint accuses Mr Hasely of earning and filing motions against his wife and child.

Laura P.’ Hasely Charles’ R. Hasely Hasely

Marion county primary results show Headrick eighth for reps

The report covers Marion county elections with Levi P. Harland beating Edwin H. Emrick for state senator and J. F. Engelke and J. M. Ogden tied for eighth in the Republican representative race, later resolved as W. D. Headrick eighth. Dems led by Frank B. Ross a plurality winner for probate judge. total primary turnout 31,421.

Ring Levi P. Harlan Edwin H. Emrick W. D. Headrick J. F. Engelke J. M. Ogden Frank B. Ross James Mitchell Marion County

Suitor Seeks Bronson Wibbles Denial in Brief Exchange

An outsider seeks approval for a marriage as he introduces himself to the father. The dialogue shows confusion over the father’s identity until the suitor declares his name Mr. Hotchkiss in a Cleveland Leader snippet.

Pater Mr. Bronson Mr. Wibbles Mr. Hotchkiss Cleveland

Fairbanks on Ticket Top Says Dolliver Sees Taft Fairbanks Ticket

Iowa Senator Doliver arrives in Pittsburg for a Methodist Protestant conference and states Taft and Fairbanks are likely Republican nominees. He notes Iowa prefer Taft, praises Fairbanks as Senate presiding officer, and declines to discuss tariff reform or Colonel Stewart’s banishment.

Pittsburg Taft Fairbanks United States J. P. Dolliver Iowa Dolliver Washington General Conference The Methodist Protestant Church Senate Col. Stewart Arizona Steweart

Farmers Cleared After Automobile Incident Leads to Hold Up Suspicion

Two young farmers William Gifford and Frank Adams faced drunkenness and loitering charges after a suspicious incident near Lick Creek Bridge. Police pursued a reported hold up by a horse and buggy, but the pair were eventually cleared when the witnesses’ vehicle fright and subsequent damage to a buggy were explained.

William Gifford Frank Adams C. L. Lenox Indianapolis Lick Creek Bluff Road Balch Campbell Smith Lewis Gifford Adams Morgan

Tragic drowning of 2-year-old in Indiana tub

In Valparaiso Indiana on May 18 a mother watched her two year old son fall into a tub of water in the yard and drown. She rushed to him and fell, but the child was already dead when removed from the tub.

Valparaiso, Ind Frank Riski Otis

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