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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
3
Dover, Eng. Nov TS. I. Corte, kite expert, has succeeded in crossing the English Channel with a small Beat drama kites craft. He started Wednesday afternoon and returned Saturday morning. This is the ascend attempt Cody had aimed for previously on October 10 but failed when the wind died.
Rapapelle a newspaper says Princess Louise of Saxony, once eloped with M. Giron, recently tried to commit suicide. The crown princess’s plans are reportedly driving her toward insanity, and she may soon be sent to an asylum.
A group of saloonkeepers in Cincinnati faced eviction notices as their leases expire. The tenants, tied to the late millionaire whisky kingpin’s widow Mia Greene, must leave when current terms end. Greene, now wealthy from her husband’s estate, has directed the vacate orders across all tied properties.
Fire swept Shaw's garden Saturday morning causing irreparable damage to a hot house where the Enet Intan collection was kept. A number of rare plants were destroyed and some cannot be replaced. Monetary loss estimated between 370 and 10,000. The garden houses one of the world’s greatest collections and was the life work of the late Henry Shaw who bequeathed it to the city.
TERRE HAUTE Ind Nov 7 C E Kellar a Big Four brakeman was killed at Paris Illinois Friday. Robber obtains 600 dollars. OGDEN Utah Nov 7 A marked man robbed the Elite saloon Friday night securing 60 dollars from the barkeeper and two patrons.
An old advertising item claims Dr Miles Antle Pale Pills cure headaches and prevent neuralgia backache and toothache. The text touts unequaled relief and warns against bulk sale. No clear dates or organizations are provided in the fragment.
Reports from Guthrie Oklahoma describe the murder of Mrs Ames and her hired man Ben Jackson near Stroud while Miss Dela Smith was wounded. Victims were Indiana residents recently moved to a farm near Stroud and the killer eludes capture as authorities search for a young plasterman from Goshen Indiana.
New York Nor The Alexander Dowie was served with a suit Friday at the Vitticave hotel by Mrs Mary E Jaffray. The claim seeks 60 dollars for board, alleged to have been contracted by Deacon Cornelte as agent for the restoration host. Judge Barnes said there is nothing to the suit and that Dowie did not enter into any contract. Dowie preached at Carnegie Hall Friday and spoke of a New Work invasion in Zion City by an army of 10000 Zionites ready to pay a month.
A former detective named Oecar Welty reappears in Kokomo Indiana amid a tale of presumed death near Denver and Ottawa Michigan. He claims to have survived after an incident involving a hearse shot and a brief court appearance with Justice Howry L. Morgland, leaving officials puzzled about the initial death report.
Beverley, a Boston potter, shipped 1000 bean pots to London and within ten days expect London to crave baked beans. An American plan to introduce quick lunch rooms in the city on the Boston model appears to be catching on fast.
A Toledo domestic case reveals Minnie Funk stating her husband left due to her alleged ignorance. Judge Kinkaid ordered a decree after a letter and spelling demonstrations were presented. The narrative includes a threatening note and a distress call from Mrs Tyatt seeking help from 120% Washington St.
In Louisville New York, November 7, the Hunter and Edwards contest for congress in district 11 proceeds to Congress. The Republican state central committee backs Hunter as regular nominee while Edwards’ fame is certified. ballots list Edwards with his name. Many district 11 county jerks refuse ballot changes. Santer’s attorneys vow action to Congress.
Washington reports the long Hawaiian title of Prince Sonab Kuhlo Kolantanagle is simplified to Water Kuhto to ease pronunciation for President Roosevelt and lawmakers. In Omaha a Friday boxing bail flurry ends with arrests for vagrancy after a rumor the bout was fixed and no hard blows landed. In Madison a young man, Harry D Clark, dies accidentally while hunting Friday. he had lived in Hammond.
Births listed include a girl to Clarence FL and Katherine Keehn at 200 WN Finota St and a girl to Edward and Mildred Cavanaugh in Alvordent. Also a boy to John and Stella Hall at 102 Southeastern Ave and a boy to J B and Lavice Bommerville at 1501 Meis Nerent. Deaths include Herbert F E Harrison at 42 Russel Ave, Scott Meadows, John Young, Hattie Barton, Catherine Krause, John J Shaghlin at Denconors Hospital. Marriages listed: Walter A Marler and Kathryne F Dipper, Fred Wickershaw and Karly Lodreet, Virgil M Allen and Anna Rosnet, Henry Stevens and Maggie Moreland, Edward Eaton and Mattie Kennedy. Building permits show Wilam Schuester at Madhrowave. Minnesota St topaten, $400. George Schibes at 06 Mountain Ave cottage $900. B Buck at E Georgie St shed and vault $535. Riverside Amusement Co Bangor area building, 15 dollars.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a cluttered ad page with patent medicine claims and chaotic livestock market data. Mentions Dr Milas anti pain pills and various regional references including Elkhart EAST BUFFALO and cattle receipts with erratic price figures and commodity notes.
Miss and Lena Stapp arrived in Parkersburg from Germany to wed Bred Schaefer and Luels Reup. The unlikely brides had never met the men. The ceremony is planned with a future arrangement within a week.
Yonkers, N Y Nov 7 The reason for arrest is given as burglary charges against Wr Stublaeek the son of Wa G Steal qwrket a congressman designate in Yonkers court he faces preliminary hearing with bail set at 8000 The case marks one of Westchester county's most high profile criminal actions in years and follows the death of the congressman's father about a decade ago.
In East St. Louis Judge Henen's court Friday, the trial of William Lynch and another defendant used a telephone link to hear testimony from witnesses and lawyers. Judge Beach fined the defendants. one defendant sought a continuance via the line after the telephonic procedure.
A coarse promotional text urges readers to obtain Dr Shoop’s Restorative through a druggist. It touts cures of sexual and nervous ailments, claims no risk to the sick, promises monthly doses via a Myer scheme, and alleges dramatic personal testimonials. The piece attacks competitors and urges ordering without delay.
New York wired dispatch reports American stocks in London steadier while strong issues hold firm. Data shows Bessemer steel up to 28 a ton amid a reported agreement among pool members to moderate price cuts. seventy six roads for September show an 18.23 percent rise, and October foresees further gains. Banks face net losses to sub treasury and currency movement hints at weekly declines. trade and industry dull with fuel and related goods weak. earnings slips across railroads and strikes.
Indianapolis stock market notes show cattle shipments steady at Friday levels with Good to choice steers mainly 115 to 1200 pounds and prices rising. Cows and bulls traded with mixed to good demand, while hogs and sheep at Cincinnati Chicago and Union Stock Yards posted higher quotes and active movement.
The Pittsburg Union Stockyards show cattle receipts light to steady with various classes bid and offered. Wheat and corn markets display mixed prices with several grades and futures quoted, while inspectors note multiple grain lots, with Toledo and local markets listing modest activity and price ranges.
New York trading opened with pressure on steel and Amalgamated concerns offset by some gains in rivalling issues as bank statements offered limited guidance. Market showed dull tones, with government bonds holding firm and provisions steady amid minor fluctuations and cautious sentiment among traders.
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