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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
1
The LY HEOPEN operators and miners reached a new contract in Terre Haute, ending a three week idle period. Work will resume immediately as the agreement takes effect, outlining wage terms and safety provisions.
Marion county plans tighter finances to run within public revenues. Republicans face criticism for past extravagance as cuts target $160000 total, with August budget reviews to prune supplies. The county council asserts a business approach to avoid tax increases amid alleged mismanagement.
In County GHOREAY burglars gained entry Friday by the rear of the store. they stole 30 dozen eggs smashed and several coats plus other clothing items. The incident impacts store owner Mr Swift as the Crockett Brothers face losses. a road supplies dealer faces charges of fraud related to county deals.
Charles Ryse was indicted by the grand jury on charges of making false and fraudulent claims in county dealings with Marion. A warrant for his arrest has been issued for Rose, a road supplies dealer at 34 Jackson Place, amid ongoing investigations into boiler shell transactions with the county.
In Barre, Indiana, May 30, a settlement ends a three week mine shutdown. National President Lewis left Terre Haute after the signing of a contract between the miners committee and operators. Mines to reopen at once under terms resembling the Fazztscar agreement.
Market notes show first arrivals of blackberries scarce but fair quality on Saturday. Strawberries homegrown and scarce. Vegetables mostly lower in price. tomatoes 15 cents per pound, gooseberries 15 cents per box, cherries 15 cents per box, new potatoes 30 cents per peck, cucumbers 19 cents each, green corn 90 cents a dozen, wax beans out.
The United Ancient Order of Druids will hold its eighth grand session in Red Men’s hall West Indianapolis at Lee and Morris streets June 2 and 3. Conrad Ruckelshaus presides as noble grand arch with Grand Arch Henry Dittmer and officers including Grand secretary Charles G W Geisler and Grand treasurer Charles Seitz.
Dayton high school defeats Shortridge in a Friday night debate at Caleb Mills hall. The proposition urged US subsidies for the American merchant marine. Shortridge's Ralph Edenharter John Spiegel and Scott Brewer faced Dayton's Robert Hughes Hope Smith and Howard Lehman. Judges were E D Lyons J W Fesler and Rev S R Lyons.
In the recent election for mayor W. R. gains 85 votes. Six ballots have been opened and it will take weeks to complete the count.
M. Joseph Barry of Indianapolis won first place in the examinations for internes for the City hospital and City Dispensary. The list of internes and their standings includes Arthur Simon Laporte Lehman M. Dunning Indianapolis Raymond Butler Stockwell Mary H. Michie Indianapolis Clarence Lucas Sargents O Thomas L. Sullivan Indianapolis Leo Salb Jasper Ind Seth A. Irwin Liberty Center Ind C E Duncan Indianapolis Vinton Davisson Sugar Grove Ind T Lacy Taylor Trenton Tenn and Albert E Swartz.
Willard park will be the name of the new city park to be located on the site now occupied by the Institution for the Education of the Deaf. As the institution moves to new quarters near the fair grounds the old site will be cleared for development. The article notes the naming decision and impending relocation.
Hetty Green the world’s richest woman hosted a dinner at the Plaza hotel in New York for 16 guests at 20 dollars a plate. The event marks her debut as a social leader and includes Countess Leary as her social sponsor.
Seventy five public officers professionals judges attorneys physicians and merchants were summoned from Memorial Day observance Saturday to attend the Harry Brunaugh trial and testify as to his character.
The Saks store crowds Elks with more than 200 members fitted for uniforms including champagne shirts purple ties tan belts white spats sailor hats and blue serge coats for the upcoming state parade. In court, witnesses and jurors prepared as Special Judge Carter extended Saturday proceedings with a locked jury until Monday. Prominent locals attended, while Henry W. Marshall and Hugh H. Con ner from Western Construction testified on street patching costs and Arthur Sheehan claimed changes to Inspector Shufelton's records and urged truthfulness to the grand jury.
Mrs. Fannie Schloss of 617 For Avenue announces the engagement of her daughter Neille to Mr. Otto A. The wedding date and location are not specified in the fragment.
Raper Commandery No. 1 will attend Ascension day services at Fletcher Place M. E. Church Sunday night.
N Snyder formerly in charge of Fallcreek and Capitol baths will reopen the pool next Wednesday. He will offer private lessons and guarantees to teach swimming in three days. He invites friends and patrons to enjoy the old fashioned joys of a typical swimmin hole.
The Indianapolis lodge No. 63 F and A M marked one year since charter with a musical and literary program for about 330 members and guests. Frank Turner presided as worshipful master, and Rev J H Ake gave the history of the lodge while members performed songs and readings, followed by ice cream and cake.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Blaine Avenue M E Church plans a meeting at Mrs Q J Roberson's home on Morris Street next Friday afternoon. Members and other interested women are cordially invited to attend.
Senator La Follette suspended his 19 hour 20 minute filibuster against the Aldrich Vreeland currency bill and yielded the floor to Senator Stone. He planned to sleep and return to continue the talk to death, aided by Gore, as Aldrich undercut a proposed prohibition on certain securities. The Democrats withheld full support while Culberson kept enough Dems to sustain a quorum.
The main observance was set for Memorial Day afternoon at Crown Hill after a parade by patriots and civic groups. Six wagonloads of flowers gathered by Indianapolis schoolchildren were taken in charge by Grand Army of the Republic veterans and used to decorate soldiers’ graves Saturday. The day was noted for its beauty and quiet reverence.
May 30 hog market receipts 6 500 with 259 cattle and 390 sheep. Hogs opened barely steady with top at 5 60 and most sold around 4 88 to 5 55. Cattle receipts small and sold steady at yesterday prices. sheep and lambs cheaper with spring lambs from 8 3% and clipped lambs from 5 59 down.
Roland Hawa and another rider were thrown from a horse during a runaway on Avenue Vermon Kin s. The injured rider, Sand Hawkins, was taken to a local address, Hawkins 2916 Talbott Break, after the accident.
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