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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1908
Page
5
Horace Ventimore, son of Prof Futvore, is asked to attend to an old sealed brass bottle. When opened, a figure named Fakrashel is revealed, centuries imprisoned within the house. Horace continues a steady, thorough effort at his task, oblivious to the night outside as he works.
Horace impresses the dealer Mr. Wackerbath and lands a 60 000 pound commission for a country house project near Lipsfeld with outbuildings and decorated rooms. He plans to inform Sylvia and faces mixed family reactions as the professor dismisses the brass bottle as a fraud. The prospect of engagement rises as Horace awaits the next steps.
A heavyset man enters and engages with Horace Ventimore an architect of noted ability. The exchange reveals a puzzled, cordial mood and hints at future discussion as both men size each other up in a quiet room.
A thief abstracted a wallet from a millionaire farmer of Granada during a Madrid street event on Alcala de Madrid. The thief escaped with about 328100 pesetas, reported as stolen from a pocket. Police investigation underway.
A brief note reports oil expenditures and gas prices across grades. It mentions a price shift and a two billion rent per gallon metric, with reference to a migration period spanning a fort night.
Judge Piten ard schedules November 22 to begin hearings in the post office fraud cases. The initial docket includes government analyst A. W. Machan, George W. Beavers, and Gui, B. Lorenz, with proceedings to be held in Washington.
In Landon region, seven county schools previously shut down due to a strike resume operations after a board vote to accept terms. Teachers formed a united front to negotiate and ensure compensation and conditions, with district officials confirming reopening plans.
Fourteen residents of Perry township Carroll county petition Brate board of health to exterminate scarlet fever and diphtheria germs at School district No 4 No 4 school house Colfax township The signers say conditions exist for years and children fall ill after school opens Two families in the district have scarlet fever There are 70 pupils in the school The township health officer allegedly claimed no jurisdiction and sent them to the state board.
An unnamed man from possibly M. Andrew London enters the Indiana state geologist's office claiming a heavy silver ring from a Spanish spearhead picked up on the Manila battlefield. He offers the ring saying it never brought him luck, repeating the phrase several times. No clear outcome or further details given.
In New Haven Cent. Nov 3 Frank P Johnson escaped a 12 hour hold by one arm on a 200 foot precipice at East Rock Park. Police lowered a life line to rescue him Sunday then took him to the station. A light hip bruise was noted and Johnson recalled nothing after starting to roll down the hill on a bicycle at 9 o clock Sunday night.
County commissioner John McGregor announced a flood of letters from state commissioners confirming their attendance at the upcoming county meeting in this city. He sent invitations to all state commissioners Saturday as part of arranging a meeting on November 25.
October receipts near 8.00, the largest monthly total in office history. McGinnis hails the showing as a "whaling" month as activity surpassed all prior months in Indianapolis. A misprint note mentions St Louis and a goat farm plans with Angora goats and doctors, but details are unclear and span multiple topics.
Three gunmen raid the Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph payroll vault in Nashville. They force cashier LeWhile Melville to unlock the vault and flee with over 100 dollars. In Chicago, stockyard workers plan a potential strike with a vote due by Thursday night amid sausage workers.
A fragment describes a factory inspection meeting on October thirtieth with McAbee and associates discussing plans for the coming year. The piece also advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla and Mrs Winlow's Soothing Syrup for teething with retail mentions of local stores and promotions, noting the Sun's bargain ads in great display sections.
An advertising notice from Dr Mirza's Nervine promises to strengthen nerves and restore weakness. It touts a guarantee and invites readers to request a free book about nervous diseases from Elubart.
A garbled public notice or advertisement fragment references remedies for bed bugs and warnings about delays. It mentions individuals, places, and preparations, with scattered phrases about street life and a city. The legibility is poor but implies a consumer tip or local notice.
Reuben Banks a landowner from south of town was taken to the police station after his wife reported he was not sane and she feared for safety. A physician later noted he planned to rest at an asylum once he settled his affairs. Jacksonville marks celebration of post fire rebuilding with city gala events.
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