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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1908

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Former Atlas Engine Works VP Seen in Santa Barbara

Indicted for alleged bribery in Marion county boiler fraud cases, Thomas R. Kackley reportedly stayed in Santa Barbara, California two weeks ago. James Ross, Santa Barbara police chief, told Sheriff Clay of the visit and that Kackley directed the postmaster to forward his mail.

Thomas R. Kackley Atlas Engine Works Marion County Santa Barbara Cal Clay James Ross Kackley Meridian Street E. C. Atkins Atkins Indianapolis Australia Europe Chicago Kackizy Rackley McGaughey

Seventeen Lost in Lumber Yard Fire in Chicago

A big fire in Chicago's lumber yard district near Twenty first and Laflin streets trapped seventeen men in a building this afternoon. It is feared that many or all may be dead as flames spread rapidly despite the efforts of three fire companies.

Chicago Lumber Yard Twenty-first Laflin Streets

Trains Collide in Belgium and Mae Wood Arrested

In Antwerp a passenger and a freight train collided after a signal error, killing seventy five and injuring about one hundred. Mae C Wood was arrested in New York after a divorce suit against Thomas C Platt and remanded to city jail on a five thousand dollar bail.

New York Mae C. Wood Thomas C. Platt Justice O'Gorman Taintiff Antwerp Belgium Contich

Hydrophobia Fatality Prompts Pasteur Treatment Push

In New York May 21 William Harsh a Brooklyn factory owner told he must die of hydrophobia after Pasteur institute notice died yesterday. Ramsay Marsh aged 21 is undergoing Pasteur treatment after exposure. Miss Edna Thompson, Marsh’s stenographer, was bitten on the chin and has so far refused full treatment despite urging by specialists.

New York William Harsh Brooklyn Pasteur Institute Ramsay Marsh Pasteur Edna Thompson

Automobile Turns Turtle Injuring Eight In South Bend

Eight men were injured when a large car carrying E. Wills secretary Samuel Looper and other named company officials plunged down a high embankment near South Bend yesterday afternoon. The auto overturned after the crash, with injuries reported to several passengers including Samuel Good real estate broker and H Gerard chauffeur among others.

South Bend Ind E. &. Wills The Américan Trustmpany Samuel Looper Same Company Samuel Good Real Este Samuel Lientz Coathy Cc. Ellsworth Ménid H. Gerard

No Breakwater for the Harbor at Gary

Washington May 21 The war department sent to congress an adverse report on building a breakwater to protect Gary Indiana harbor where the largest steel plant is to be built The government would pay about 1 140 000 for the improvement with an annual maintenance of 10 000

Washington War Department Congress Gary Ind

Grand Opera House Proprietor John Hamlin Dies in Chicago

John Austin Hamlin, owner of the Grand opera house, died of heart disease last night at the Virginia hotel in Chicago. The prominent theatre figure was 58 and had led the venue through a decade of performances and community events. News of his passing prompted tributes from actors, patrons, and local civic leaders. A funeral will be arranged in Chicago with details to follow.

Chicago John Austin Hamlim Grand Opera House Virginia Hotel

Hughes and Quayle will be bishops

Baltimore May 21 Rev William F Anderson secretary of the Methodist Board of Education and John L Neulsen professor at Nast Theological seminary Berea were elected bishops on the second ballot for bishops last night. The first ballot had no result. When balloting resumes it is practically certain Dr Edwin H Hughes of DePauw University and Rev W A Quayle formerly of Indianapolis now in Chicago will be elected bishops.

Baltimore William F. Anderson New York Methodist Board of Education John L.neulsen Nast Theological Seminary Berea Methodist Episcopal Church Edwin H. Hughes DePauw P University W.A. Quayle Indianapolis Chicago

Wife Plays Piano While J McGaughey Friend Shoots Self

Bowell 29, a friend of the late J McGaughey, visited the McGaughey home on Wednesday afternoon then returned home and killed himself with an 83 caliber rifle. He died four hours later. His wife played the piano in the parlor as the children played in the front yard.

J. Mgaughey Bowell Michigan Street John McGaughey McGaughey Hig McGaughey - Tor

Pettijohn Seeks Hearing On Ellison Charge

Attorney Pettijohn charged with obtaining money by false pretenses appears in police court and seeks a hearing as Ellison modifies affidavit and files a warrant. Pettijohn asks to be placed under arrest and claims he owed money while others fear retaliation by the court.

Charles Pettijohn Aen John Cart Mi 4 Seanem Ellison Pettijohn Pettyjohn

Pierson May Be Nominee In Democratic Primary

The board of primary election commissioners faced trouble after secretary Charles Hurst found an overlooked report. The discovery could change the vote, shifting the Democratic nomination from William A. Taylor to John Pierson.

Charles Hurst William A. Taylor John Pierson

Taft Backer Vorys Snaps At Taft Allies Claim

Columbus May 21 Arthur I Vorys chairman of Tafts campaign laughed at the allies claim that Taft led on the first ballot by more than 300 votes after a Chicago visit He said no revised tally was needed and that supporters of other candidates agreed the nomination would go to Taft on the first ballot Taft backers stated the victory margin remained clear and unchallenged.

Columbus National Chicago Arthur I. Vorys William H. Taft Republican Presidenitia Bureau of Washington Taft Vorys Taft Bureau

Money in Banks Indicates Men Are Hopeful

Indianapolis banks show improved condition with May 14 statements from seven national banks. Deposits index and comparisons with last February signal big improvement and hopeful outlook for lenders and borrowers alike.

Indianapolis

Deposits Show Increase Since February in Bank Statements

Comparative statement lists deposits May 14 totaling 19,862,640.05 dollars versus February 14 at 18,521,289.93 dollars. The rise since February amounts to 1,341,350.12 dollars.

Banks show strong May deposits and rising confidence in Indiana

The May 14 statements from seven national banks show deposits of 19 862 640 05 up from 18 521 289 93 in February, a gain of 1 341 350 12 and a resources gain of 718 847 29. Officials call the results favorable, signaling city and state financial health and consumer confidence to pursue safe enterprises.

Indianapelis Indiana Auditor of State

Day of Prosperity Dawned for Nation in Banquet Speech

In New York May 2 John W Van Cleave president of the National Association of Manufacturers told a Waldorf Astoria banquet that prosperity is beginning to dawn. He urged manufacturers to spread hopeful talk in communities and business circles to revive industry and reduce unemployment. Other speakers echoed the optimistic outlook and predicted a broad revival across the country.

York John W.van Cleave National Association of Manufacturers Waldorf-Astoria Stche

Fragments From a Damaged Notice Chronicle Local Tragedy

A fragmented OCR text hints at a local incident involving a Mrs Birife and her three children, with references to a sergeant and charity in a possibly tragic context. The readable lines imply a head injury or death and mention Thursday. Other details are too damaged to confirm.

Birife Ted Thurstdy Wand Adi Byiand Arsa

Grand jury reports 11 indictments and 10 releases

The grand jury presented to Judge Pritchard on Thursday an itemized list showing 11 indictments and 10 releases. Officials stated there were no graft indictments. The panel avoided reference to the McGaughey case, noting only the status of the investigation into his record following his death.

Pritchard John McGaughey McGaughey

Red Book Key Evidence in Brunaugh Trial

The small red book kept by Thomas Shufelton was admitted as evidence in the Indianapolis case against Harry P. Brunaugh for false claims on asphalt patching. The state showed eight days of inspector's figures with changes, including adding digits to lower figures, yielding a profit of 653.02 dollars. Shufelton testified the red book’s changes produced a 13.53 dollar overcharge on a patch and explained how larger figures were placed before smaller ones.

Thomas Shufelton Harry P. Brunaugh Indianapolis Brunaugh Shufelton Duncan Mads Shuferton

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