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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1908
Page
1
Police judge Whatton discharged more than 100 defendants found by the police in Toomey's net room, holding only Toomey his assistants and employees seven men. Judgment in Toomey and employes cases was postponed to November 16. Lass pool room run openly with knowledge of stripers and lawmen, judge Whallon said, so only the employer faces judgment.
Fans denounce rotten service as a riot threat looms over the East Side. Ex-Councilman Berry helps lead an indignation meeting after delays on the East Street line with trains running irregularly and cars arriving every 11 minutes, prompting action to press the Board of Works for relief.
Aaron W. Morgan, 64, seeks divorce from Thoreah Jane Morgen and alleges his wife and daughter Josephine conspired to gain control of Morgan’s Danville Illinois real estate and to have him committed to the Kankakee insane asylum. He claims he was held for days and later for two and a half years before being found sane, fled to Chicago then Michigan and Indianapolis, and after a local examination by Dr. Wetcher was deemed sane. He states he remains linked to a florist business through friends and seeks protection from his wife’s threats to commit him again if he steps on Sololand protected grounds.
In Haughville on Sunday a fight broke out at Conner McGinty's saloon. Bartender Thomas Sawyer was injured when two Hungarians Andy Hudix and Andy Gar attacked him after he tried to eject them. Hudix and Gar were later jailed. Judge Whallon fined McGinty for keeping a slot machine and Sawyer for assault. Prices for eggs turkeys and sugar noted as market items.
Classified notices show rental offers for Ronuns and a cottage for sale, plus a poodle for sale and a misread item 2Gict wantet. The fragment hints at miscellaneous wants and listings appearing on page seven.
In Berlin the Togblatt reports American gunboat interference halted a landing by the Athens at Macoris and Santo Domingo port. Athens continued without insisting on cargo delivery. Separate item notes engineer Thomas McHugh of Mattoon killed in a Big Four rear end collision near Nokomis.
Horace McKay of al N. Permaylvania street reported to police that rough youths damaged a kindergarten property at Seventeenth Street and Hillaide Avenue. He requested action and said authorities were told the area would be tapped.
Cleveland reports via New York rumors that the Standard Oil ally Rockefeller now effectively controls United States Steel through massive holdings. transfers of 244.0 percent preferred shares and daily purchases of common stock signal retrenchment measures to meet shrinking demand and cut expenses. talks foresee widespread layoffs and a focus on profit.
Reports from Utah coal camps say miners generally refused to comply with President Mitchells strike order and show satisfaction with current conditions. In Pennsylvania a goat wandered into a church parsonage during an absence, destroyed sermon manuscripts, and fled when confronted with a broom.
A section of a ble dgeing works in Hankendorf Moravia collapsed Monday during repair. Eight persons died and ten were severely injured in the incident reported from Vienna on November 9.
Willi M. Agness and Viola Ann Winhaus obtained a marriage license on Monday. Agness complained about the cost, joking he expected more value for the money while Clerk Sourbler noted Wagatt Aumness appeared cheerful despite the spending.
A G A R diamond badge intended for late Senator Benjamin Starr of Richmond will be given to his widow. Gen R X Bmock, commandant at Lafayette, carried the emblem to Indianapolis for presentation in Richmond on behalf of the state organization. The badge features five points with diamonds and two on the rank strap.
Maggie Lee colored 33 N Missouri st told Desk sergeant Schwan of a Sunday night burglary where a man grabbed her, demanded money, and she struck him. she notes the attacker was punkin colored and fled after she identified him by his facial marks.
Walter Smith, 17, of Richmond Indiana pleaded guilty in criminal court Monday to stealing 160 dollars from Willam Barnum a groceryman at 348 East Market Street where Smith formerly worked. Judge Alford suspended the sentence citing the youth's previously good reputation and the circumstances.
Within ten days judges in Marion county courts will render decisions from finely finished quartered oak stands. Ballist Phipps notes the improvement over previous contraptions as the mudge reportedly fell and caused fatal injuries.
In Indianapolis on November 7 1903 a reader sent three pennies to support the Flower Mission and hospital for the incurable poor. The Sun published the plea urging adults to match or exceed the gift and hoped to learn the child’s name as a model of charity.
Ray Smith of Tremont Avenue slipped while working on a bridge crew and fell 30 feet onto rocks. He sustained a lacerated leg a badly bruised thigh and cuts over an eye with possible internal injuries. He is hospitalized at City Hospital. This marks the third injury at the bridge since construction began.
Mrs Hime, ex wife of Prince Panay G Vouro Varouzky, says the man posed as a prince and used charm to raise funds across cities, then vanished when trouble started. She recalls he gave her expensive gifts but left her for another locale.
Senator Hanna, summoned to the White House by appointment, was urged by the president to stay as chairman of the Republican National Committee. He has not decided and will consider the request before making a decision.
A rider on an Irvington street car noted a "Hoosier fad" as two young women walked with a large cat. The crowd watched, giggled, and compared the scene to a local spectacle. A New York commission later designated October 4, 1900, as New York Day at the exposition in Albany.
John Alexander Dowie visited the White House on Monday and was received by the President. The blurred text mentions commercial items and a Sun advertisement promoting inner-page bargains and a display by Indianapolis businesses.
Speaker Can hon names Representative Over street of Indiana to chair the post offices and post roads committee. The panel may investigate post office scandals if such inquiry is approved. The piece includes garbled names and unrelated ads about products and services.
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