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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1909

Page

5

Photographs of Mob to Aid in Conviction

Photographs of the mob that lynched Wil James and Henry Salzner will be the main evidence in identifying leaders. Flashlight images captured during the eruption reveal prominent local men, aiding authorities as Cairo remains patrolled by soldiers. Arthur Alexander, James’ accomplice, is jailed in Kankakee. saloons remain closed.

Cairo Iils Wil James Annie Pelley Henry Salzner Arthur Alexander James Kankakee

Prominent Pair Die in Death Pact Incident at Hartford

Police identify the dead woman as Blanche Ferguson of Langley Virginia and name her dying companion as F J Reid of Washington D C. Reid, a Cleveland iron company representative, is missing for a week and his wife is in Cleveland. A manager at the Long Brothers hotel offered little light on the case.

Hartford Conn Blanche Ferguson Langley F. J. Reid Washington D. C Long Brothers’ Hotel Reid Cleveland Iron Company Cleveland

Tramp Arrested Aboard Taft Train Near Washington

A tramp boarded the presidential train at Bridgeport during President Taft's trip from Connecticut to Washington and locked himself in the kitchen of the president's car. Secret Service agent James Sloan found him and officers in Bridgeport detained the man who refused to disclose his identity.

Washington Taft Connecticut Bridgeport Secret Service James Sloan

Fire Destroys Rockville Block and State Armory Losses Tie

Fire at the Harrison block in Rockville Indiana damaged the Rockville Harness and Automobile company store room and spread to an adjacent armory room. The total loss reached about 5000 with 4500 insured. State property including 100 revolvers 142 army uniforms and other gear was burned totaling around 5090. Also local battery members gear and canteens were lost.

Rockville Ind Harrison Block Rockville Earness and Automobile Company Battery C

Carlisle Illness Prompts Hospital Care In New York

John G. Carlisle III secretary of treasury under President Cleveland was reported in New York at St. Vincent's hospital suffering from a highly alarming ailment. An operation was described as imperative.

John G. Carlisle III New York John G. Carlisle Treasury Cleveland St. Vincent's Hospital

Marshall Wins Fourth Game in National Chess Championship

Frant J. Marshall defeated Jack Showalter at the Phoenix hotel, resigning on the 34th move to move to three wins and one draw in the national championship.Players rest Sunday and begin fifth game Monday afternoon.

Marshall Lexington Frant. J. Marshall Jack"’ Showalter Phoenix Hotel Showalter

Miami University Heads to South Bend to Meet Notre Dame

Miami University football team, fully recovered from the previous game, left Oxford for South Bend to face Notre Dame this afternoon. It is the penultimate game of the season with Cincinnati awaiting on Thanksgiving Day.

Notre Dame Oxford University of St. Louis Miami University South Bend Ind Miami University of Cincinnati

One Day Laxative Cure Noted in Market Ledger

A fragment notes Bromo Quinine elixir and a laxative product, claimed to relieve colds in one day. The terse item references CBP and a shorthand notation but lacks clear details on manufacturer or dosage.

Labor Strike Looms on Railroads Near Chicago

Reports from across the nation warn of a looming labor crisis on railroads. Chicago district demands call for five cent hourly raises for switchmen and 20 to 25 percent increases for western firemen, with trainmen and other crews also seeking raises. Blason Thompson notes roads cannot afford raises due to post depression wage stability since 1907.

Chicago Brotherhood of Railway Blason Thompson Bureau of Railway News, and Statistics

Big Four Fast Train Service Gains Public Favor

The Big Four 18 hour fast running service between Indianapolis and New York City shows speed comfort and wide public approval. Businessmen and Indianapolis residents increasingly use the train to reach New York and beyond, signaling a major impact on regional rail travel.

Indianapolis New York City Indiana Metropolis New York

Famous tenor Harry Maxwell to sing at King Avenue M E church

Indianapolis readers will hear world famous tenor and evangelist Harry Maxwell at King Avenue M E church Sunday. He will direct the chorus, lead a revival series, and bring strong solos as part of the ongoing church revival with titles The Great Magnet and The Baptism of Fire.

Harry Maxwell Indianapolis King Avenue M. E Maxwell King Avenue W. E. Biederwolf Indiana DePa Detroit Free Press Detroit

Judge Ousts County School Superintendent in Hartford City

Judge C. E. Sturgis ousted W. P. Modlin from the office of county school superintendent in Hartford City Indiana. Clifford Townsend, elected months ago, will likely take charge and receive back salary withheld during the dispute. Modlin may appeal after a Republican tenure marked by license disputes and questions over qualification.

Hartford City Ind C. E. Sturgis W. P. Modlin Clifford Townsend Modlin Townsend Finley Geiger Geiger State Normal School Sta Superintendent of Public Instruction

President Taft Reaches White House at Dawn Return

President Taft arrived at the White House at 4 30 morning after returning from Connecticut. He was met at Union Station by his brother.

Washington Taft White House Connecticut Union Station

Socialists Debate at AFL Convention in Toronto

At the AFL convention in Toronto on November 13, resolutions leading to a socialist economic policy were presented by Frank Hayes of the United Mine Workers. Debates were sparked by arrival of New York socialist leaders Robert Hunter and John Spargo. The assembly adopted a Chicago glove maker Agneus Nestor's pledge for woman suffrage and discussed eight hour day for postal clerks and a postal savings bank act.

United Mine Workers Robert Hunter John Spargo New York Chicago Agneus Nestor American Federation of Labor Congress United States A. B. Lowe Committee

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