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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1908

Page

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Six Killed in Collision of Three Locomotives

Louisville, Ky November 12 Freight wreck on the Louisville and Nashville line at New Hope. Six men killed and two injured as three locomotives collided after a miscommunication or oversight caused two doubles to meet. Names of engineers and firemen listed. heavy wreckage and fire halted traffic for hours.

Louisville Louieville & Nash- Vike New Hope Ed Sturgis Moreland Graven John Reynolds John Leach William Lyder Reid Hames J. A. Winkler Gethsemane No. St

Fall Through Floor Injures Local Worker at Sanitarium

Frank Lagler, 118 Hates Street, fell about 62 feet through a pine floor on the first story into the basement while working with a construction gang for Dr. D. M. Bye's new sanitarium between New York and Vermont streets. He was found unconscious and rushed to City Hospital by Dr. Crockett. Internal injuries and possible broken bones were reported, with condition described as alarming and prognosis uncertain.

AL P Lagier D. M. Bye Witness Ai New York Vermont Str

Steel Trust Plans Wage Cuts And Consolidation

New York reports the United States Steel Corporation plans wage cuts totaling 15 million dollars and a major consolidation merging the American Plate Company and American Steel Company into one entity. Expectation is the move will centralize operations in Pittsburgh with other price changes for billets and bars. Boston notes New England cotton manufacturers also cut wages by 10 percent due to anticipated broader price adjustments.

Jaleo American Plate Company American Steel Company Teburg Ig Fron and Steel Center United States Stor] Trust Weat Pisburg Boston New England

Verdici verdict likely Saturday after thunder incident

Coroner Tutewller expects to finish the rock of Get investigation by Thursday and render his verdict Saturday. HF Freeman, assistant general manager of the Big Four, testified Tuesday about sending messages from Kankakee regarding the special train. Houghton’s exact testimony remains unclear, but appears related to the sending and receiving of the dispatch.

Freeman Maner Big Four Betort Coroar Tatewller Houghton Kankakee Tutewller

Largest augur bean grown in Marion county causes blaze at residence

A 19 inch long augur bean measuring 17 inches in circumference was grown at the county poor farm and lent to County Commissioner John McGregor by Supt. Warcourt. A fire at the residence of Charles Wiltale at Eighteenth and Meridian streets Thursday evening caused extensive damage but a catastrophic blaze was averted despite the back part of the house igniting from a defective fire.

Marion County John McGregor McGregor Supt Warcourt Meridian-st Charles Meridian-sta

Liner Classified Fragments On Page Seven

Incomplete ad notes mention rooms for rent and items for sale. Names and phrases like Anya Rooms, Meg, Berard appear with vague actions. Reading hints include girl wanted and boots for sale, along with scattered terms dag and Rine tos.

Anya Rine Tos Meg Berard

Thanksgiving turkey outlook hints at higher prices

A chaotic report from Indianapolis notes a turkey supply squeeze ahead of Thanksgiving. Shippers report weak demand and rising prices while farmers hold stock for higher bids. Freight shipments and smaller purchases contribute to a tight market as retailers and buyers brace for the holiday rush.

Oscopa case trials bogged by legal wrangles

A lengthy court session saw attorneys spar over technicalities in the Oscopa adoption case. Key questions focused on whether Mrs Stagiess’s natural father resided in Indianapolis and how that affects the adoption. Judge Ayres pressed for lines of inquiry while proceedings hinted at strategy and timing. Partly cloudy forecast noted for Indiana with possible rain and snow flurries.

Oscopa Thie City Starley Stanley Ine Topter Parenta Neu Ayres Seth Aru Judge Ayres

Hotel Claypool Harnesses Hot Air Brigade

A fragment describes a lively scene at the Claypool Hotel where hot air from the boiler room is vented through a window to the sidewalk. Bystanders debate the warmth and humor of the improvised heating method, calling it the town’s hottest bidder for comfort.

Clagged-bowel Engluz-Room Jeft

Window View Of Street Life In Cold Crone District

In thin cool weather, one can see from one or two to half a dozen news hoye unit street rats lying on the sidewalk. In Crone at this window, warm in toast, They waft up to itike a obi Kurms up to a free lunch counter. It is better than steam heat with gilt radiator in the corner.

Judge Rules Anthracite Award Strike Commission Not Binding

Nov. decision handed down by Judge Auten in Sunbury Pennsylvania finds the strike commission's award not binding on either the miners or the employers. The ruling concerns the Llewellyn Mining Company and its refusal to pay wage claims to miners.

Sunbury Auten Llewellyn, Minig Company

Smoot Seat Under Senate Ethics Probe

Washington investigations open into Reed Smoot of Utah over ties to the Mormon church. Burrows, chair, says charges about oath, polygamy, and church allegiance warrant inquiry, though timing and committee vacancy slow action.

Washington Reed Smog York Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections Smoothe Hin Burrows Elections Committee Utah Ft T Enderucken Smoot Mormon Church United States

Taylor Carpet Co Ad Offers Opaque Hats and Rollers

An advertisement from The Taylor Carpet Co at 223 W Washington promotes opaque hats in many colors with fringe mounted on spring rollers. It touts regular quality and brackets, using bold claims and multiple typos.

Taylor Carpet CO Washington-at Washington-st W. Washington At Taylor WN. W Washington

Chicago Street Car Strike Paralyzes City

Chicago faced a historic strike as more than 240 street car workers walked out at 4 am. Cars were run into barns amid riots, with stones hurled at trains and windows shattered. Police fought mobs while riders relied on buses, elevated lines, and walking. The strike cuts about 8,395 dollars daily in wages for carmen. The company covers 400 miles of track, 1,500 cars, and seven barns.

Chicago McCulloch Tilly Wentworth-are Clark van Burenste Cottage Grove Cottage Grovenue L&t

Controller Dunn Pledges Hard Line on False City Bills

Controller Dunn vows to jail anyone who signs improper affidavits for city contractor bills. He cites cases of inflated charges and improper signatures and says he will present evidence to the grand jury and turn offenders over to prosecutors for perjury.

Dunn Mr. Dunn

Wanted 10 Go 10 Bed

David Bennet, 39, described as a derelict, was arrested for tattering. He was taken to a police station, had his clothes removed and then re-dressed, and later again dressed before further questioning. Bennet complained, saying he would be allowed to go.

David Bennet Telie Dreser Bennet

Court awards 1000 for kisses in breach suit

In Saratoga county Miss Francis Petit won 1.00 dollars and 1,236 kisses after Miles Tuttlemore allegedly courted her for years. She kept a diary tally. Tuttlemore filed bankruptcy after losing. In Berlin a high court fight looms over maritime language rulings dictating starboard not right or left. In Philadelphia Rev Johnape urged capital offense for a man to possess a million dollars.

Albaxy Francis Petit Saratoga County Tuttlemore Miles Petit Turtlemore Berlin William Hhe Navy Mercantile Marine Mercantile

Davis Murder Case On Trial

Frank Davis, a young colored man, stands trial for the murder of Wyham Collins, 37, after an August quarrel in Shane's saloon. Witnesses testified they fought outside, Davis allegedly struck Collins, fracturing his skull. Collins died soon after in hospital as the jury considers the case.

Frank Davis Wy Ham Collins Davis Col Ns Shane Vidula Ave Colling Collin

Surprising London religious census shows few churchgoers

London census reveals only a small fraction attend services amid 25 churches and 6 synagogues. The survey places city population at 4 463 089, with attendance figures described as notably low despite religious diversity and multiple houses of worship.

London

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