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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1908

Page

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Armored cars roll over Chicago streets

Chicago reports show five electric trains leaving Wentworth avenue barns guarded by 316 armed policemen. Crowds jeered as the patrol wagon followed. no violence occurred though churning crowds disrupted business. Police planned court action to curb strikers and protect operations. Eight hundred officers guarded seven blocks to the uptown terminus. workers hurled epithets and missiles but trains returned safely amid crackling unrest.

Chicago Wentworth Ave Barna Wey Clark and Waahbington-sts Fach Po- Neeman

Baby Found Alive In Ash Barrel In Indianapolis

Two month old boy later named Ben Alley was found crying in an ash barrel behind 1704 College Ave. The infant, wrapped in papers, was discovered after a night-long search prompted by a neighbor hearing cries. He was taken to Indianapolis orphanage. authorities suspect a parent intended to abandon or kill him.

Ben Alley Lowe Bernauer Jite Ben John R. Allen College-ave Little Ben Wiliam M. Hedrick Seventeenth St Hedrick Allen Mr. Hedrick Cice Lowe Anderrnauer Indianapolis Fourteenth St Collegeave

Defense of James Cage Leads to Courtroom Plea

In police court James Cage, colored, pleads not fit for work and cites a defense. an officer notes Cage ran when approached Thursday night and leaped a seven foot fence. A separate trial in the suit by Thomas Gray against Benjamin Snyder and the Merchants' Heat and Light Co. for $500 opens before Judge McMaster. Gray claims Snyder forced him to quit under influence, with Gray stating he was badly hurt afterward.

James Cage Crint James Thomas Gray Benjamin Bnyder Merchants’ Heat and Light Company McMaster Gray Snyder Mqnor

Classified Ad Fragments Spark Broad Wants Listed

Liner advertisements show rooms for rent dogs wanted mill worker needs job items for sale and various wants including nurse and horse listings with incomplete phrases and misspellings from the page.

Baleaman Nurss

Riverside golfers seek new links on unused hill ground

Mayor Holtzman W W Carter and Harry Repperly led a Riverside golf group to petition the park board for new links on an unused hilltop south of Thirtieth Street. They offer to fund all improvements and seek a five year lease. board to consider the proposal.

Holtzman W. W. Carter Harry Repperly Riverside Thirtieth-st Wolfers

Principal seeks police help to curb pamphlets at school

Misa Kirlin principal of School No. 4 on Michigan Street asks police to detail officers to prevent pamphlet and booklet distribution to students at noon and dismissal. She calls the practice a nuisance as children read and gather on corners. department promises assistance.

Police Department Misa Kirlin Michigan St

Yankee Soldiers to Fight Battles of Panama Republic

In Judge Carter's court Friday morning the Osgood case saw good nature yet thorough argument. Rebecca Adams testified on adoptive relations, noting Ida was called their daughter from the start and spoke of them as parents. A witness joked about age differences between two young girls, implying a small gap.

Panama Republic Carter Osgood Rebecca Adams Osgoods Harris Mrs. Adams Ida George Huggins Tuexod-st Slater

Indianapolis Area Weather Forecast for 36 Hours

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p m November 13. Cloudy and threatening conditions expected Friday and Saturday with possible rain in Indiana and nearby states. Temperatures recorded at 7 am 34, noon 41, 2 pm 42 With Easterly winds and a chance of precipitation. Local notices mention barbershop and cider vendors in the area.

Indianapolis Indiana

Panama Crisis Looms As U S Prepares Troops

The War Department considered sending two regiments to the Isthmus on short notice amid reports of possible action on Panama policy. Transports McClellan and Kilpatrick are readied, with supplies arranged. Colombia’s intentions remain uncertain and no further steps will be taken yet. President formally recognizes Panama, with Varilla presenting credentials at the White House. A state statistics briefing notes Panama’s population near 300,000, area 30,000 square miles, and annual commerce around 50 million, led by the United States as its largest partner.

Washington Panante War Department McClellan Kilpatrick New York White House Hay Wilson Hale Hanna Spooner Fairbanks Platt Conneccut Allison Congress Asault Panama Bureau of Etatietics Department of Commerce Cvia New Republic United States Colon Indiana Iengih Pacific Atlante Aspinwall Siver

Three Acres for a Park Plan by Boswell Heirs

The Boswell heirs present a plat of ground at the edge of College Ave for use as a park. The triangular three acre plot is described as suitable for park development with several trees and accessible layout. The filing signals a city park proposal awaiting approval.

Boswell Ciegeave

Trouble on Pats Track Turns Up at Juvenile Court

Pat Hunt of 416 California Street faced juvenile court on Friday charged with pointing two guns at Jim Crow, an employee of Kingan's. It was his fourth court appearance. he claimed he had been trying to study and behave but felt trouble was on him. Judge Stubbs remained undecided on Pat's fate.

Pat Hunt California-stain Jim Crow Kingan’s Pat Stubbs

After the loafers menaced Indianapolis district officers action

Officer Carter reports orders to crack down on loafers along Indiana Avenue. four arrests were made Thursday night as patrols tighten, with warnings to workers and a call for idle youths to seek jobs amid city concerns.

Carter Indian-ave Indiana-ave Ron Indianapols Pereslman Carter

Dynamite Panic Injures Boy at Lowe School

A dynamite cap exploded at Lowe School near Rosedale injuring 11 year old Calvin Laney who was handling the cap found near an old coal mine. The blast caused a panic among pupils as teachers moved students to safety and medical staff tended to the injured hand.

Ind Lowe Rosedale Calvin Laney Acoal

Fractured Arm and Injuries From Footpads

Robert J. Jerusalem, 68, of SS N. State Ave, suffered a deep scalp wound and a fractured right arm after being struck from behind at Randolph and Marwetove while returning from the pay car with $35. Neighbors found him unconscious, he was taken home, and his pockets were emptied. Injuries described as not serious.

Robert J. Jerusalem N. Stateave Jerusalem Panhandle Randolph and Marwetove

Accused of giving up secrets sparks knightly feud in Smelbyville

In Smelbyville Indiana on Thursday night Alfred Major a high school teacher and cousin of author Charles Major was stabbed twice in the back by Edgar Bradley 25 son of a wealthy farmer. Major accused Bradley of revealing Knights of Pythias orders secrets leading to a quarrel during which Bradley struck with a knife. Bradley was arrested on assault and battery with intent to kill and released on sixty dollars bond.

County Knights of Pythian Lodge Major Bradley

Park Board Advances Boulevard Proposition

Mayor Hojtaman and new member Hiram Brown joined park board members for a reception before the panel reviewed plots for Pleasant Run and Fail Creek boulevards. They planned to seek court appraisers to condemn needed property. A South-side delegation urged Pleasant Run boulevard, but the board proceeded already.

Hojtaman Park Board Hiram Brown Brown Fail Creek Tiwan Allen Elrcuit Court Altikens Pleasant Run

Gossip on Commission Row Eggs and Poultry Prices

Receipts of eggs are high and prices paid to farmers rise. Shippers sought more eggs and turkeys for the Thanksgiving trade but faced limited movement and no early receipts. A ten cent drop in barrel prices echoes the week’s weaker silk market.

Black mongrel dog attacks pedestrians in daytime fracas

A vicious black mongrel roamed near a store at 7 a.m. Friday, biting several women as it dashed across the street. Edward Watts intervened and the animal lunged, inflating its jaws inches long. Miss Louise Sturm was also bitten but flesh injuries were not serious. The dog then fled west and turned north on Senate Avenue.

Atote Mer Ita Edward Watts Everett Seed Louise Sturm Everett Seed House Senate-ava

Dispute Over City Improvement Work Reaches Hearing

Attorneys for property owners and Hucklest argued Friday before the Board of Works over the conduit project. Barrett criticized payment claiming the work failed to meet contract specs while Chynginger Jeup reported poor adherence to specifications. Lexar Brown sided with Durrett, Hoover urged payment, and the board sent the engineer to the street for a return meeting. next hearing Monday.

Attorners Hucklest Boat of Works Barrett Old Board of Works Chynginger Jeup Lexar Brown Durrett W. ¥. Hoover Boart

Inspector Cowgill Appointed To Succeed Pavey

Clarence Cowgill was named inspector to replace Jesse Pavey. He will perform the work of stenographer in the board’s office and is added to the inspector’s payroll.

Clarence Cowgil Jesse Pavey Cowgill Steingrapher Board

Holmes Draws 1000 In Lottery At Panhandle Shops

William Holmes of 1110 Shelhyst street said he won 1000 dollars Thursday night in a lottery with a 2 cent ticket. He plans to buy a home and spoke to THE SUN on Friday. A local incident involved theft of Stewart's possum, with a planned possum feast at 917 Massachusetts Avenue delayed until another possum is secured. Stewart described possums as tasty and joked about them replacing turkey for Thanksgiving.

Wiliam Holmes Shelhyst Maehindat Panhandle Scord Holmes Stewart F. Stewart Massachusetts Evr

Holdoo Dancer Set for Knight Friday Night Dance

Howard J Doyle and Cambri teacher will host a dow dance at Knightatown on Friday night. The program opens with a two step of about 17 minutes followed by three other dances and a closing waltz. Attendance is uncertain as some fear danger or a fatal mishap may occur during the event.

Howard J. Doyle Cambri Knightatown

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Dale Matthews, the Angel who raised bills to Retenow complete her education in formal school, was read from county Jal, Friday morning. Her freedom may be short airl is only out on $0 bond, an uncle, a druggist of Fre ben county. The young coff. We tried before Judge Ander. The uncle ly, a maciot consi and will defend his niece poweibias.

Dale Matthews Farmal Reed Jal Ben County Coff Judre Ander Poweibias

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