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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
1
The article notes Clara Morton as the first actress to perform the song Hiawatha on stage. It describes her vaudeville engagement at the Grand and recounts the historic reception of the piece, highlighting her as a prominent early interpreter of the tune.
Richard Hyde, Tyrtle's manager, woke to a robber in his Grand theater room. The intruder, identified as George D B Baker, was restrained by Hyde and staff. Baker, claiming past work in Detroit, wore a retail hat band and had no belongings. he was taken to jail for questioning. Police will forward his photo and fingerprints to the National Bureau of Identification.
Angry travelers swore at delays as streetcars clanged and conductors faced crowds. A meat shop detour and crowded College Avenue caused a five minute halt with pedestrians stalled and schedules disrupted. The conductor finally secured meat, but the commute remained chaotic.
In a chaotic scene near the levee and a city hospital, officers waded into the water to seize a group of wrapesndutins and arrest several gamblers. One suspect fled, another was captured after a chase through a cornfield, and most defendants were fined with costs. Joan Frey was sent to juvenile court.
Judge Thompson in Cincinnati ruled to admit a stenographic report of Miller admissions made last spring in Washington. The testimony, witnessed by Joseph G. Watson, supported Miller but not Johns. The decision allows the admissions to be used against Miller while excluding them against Johns.
A conductorless car operated near College Avenue stalled then rolled past a corner at Georgia and Tiincinas. A passenger waited, a bystander observed, and fare payment tensions arose as the vehicle circled and waited for the next ride.
The article notes the county poor farm is ready for winter with 1 100 bushels of potatoes and 19 000 heads of cabbage. It mentions 76 gallons of catsup, 250 bushels of turnips, 160 bushels of sweet potatoes, and Kraut barrels plus celery and other produce. Officials say there are many pumpkins and squashes, described as jilliona of produce.
Liners advertise jobs rooms for rent and goods. Girl wanted woman wanted types of wares for sale and other small ads appear on page seven. The listing includes items such as stand for a eiger and used typewriters for sale.
J P Mule Isily, importer of diamonds, invites inspection of a general line of first class gemstones. The ad touts diamonds as bright and snappy and offers popular prices on a Wool wool and wool items with a focus on quality pieces. Monuments and 7F Monument Piece referenced.
A woman fell from a high ledge and died when she hit the ground. Neighbors and a deputy were called after the fall as the victim’s husband Benjamin Coline and others witnessed the scene. The incident occurred as bystanders attempted to assist, with medical staff called to the location.
Unclear OCR text describes turmoil among a group labeled as a grand partnership or society. Mentions unrest among members, allegations of deception, and a claim of a major tie to a figure named Hobart. Several garbled phrases reference legal action, finances, and a public scrutiny event with dates and names obscured by errors.
The Meat Cutters union plans to submit its wage scale to Lingan & Co officers on Tuesday afternoon. Company officials reportedly resist immediate approval, signaling potential strike actions starting Wednesday as union monitors refuse to vacate their posts. Rumors link Kingan’s plant plans to border on changing operations amid Hungarian worker arrivals for packaging duties.
Eleven patients from Min U of the Parduentrek unit at City hospital have been discharged and returned home. Most remain under care and are expected to leave hospital within a week or ten days as they continue to mend.
Fragmentary report indicates King Leopold is due to visit Pultud Keates next simmer with plans for a stay at Sto Laie. No further verifiable details or dates are available in the readable text.
Traecle and Yost, New York architects, prepared plans for the Perry theater project. They indicated that two parcels of property will be purchased and buildings on the site will be altered. Indiana forecast notes a fair, colder period with northwest winds and temperatures around 32 at 7 a.m. and near 29 by noon.
A garbled report notes McCormack and colleagues visiting Terre Haute on Monday to discuss worker conditions with employees of a major American car and tooling company. Exact names and details are unclear in the text.
Fragmented OCR notes reflect a debate on public aid and mortality, with quoted claims that money could stop deaths if provided. The text references September and October events, mentions St VRE MaRS Wyte and various names, hinting at a broader discussion of expenses, sorrow, and financial strain.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions names and places in a brief public notice or column item. It references individuals and actions but lacks clear verbs or complete context. The readable pieces suggest a local newspaper blurb about people and events, with details too garbled to confirm.
Fragmented text references Pat as a fallen hero and a court scene mentioning a judge inviting Pat's appeal for a trial. The garbled words evoke a murder or violent incident and a courtroom setting with a judge and a suspect named Pat. The piece hints at a publicized proceeding and emotional reactions.
Supt Mahoney of the streetcar company cautions that if temperatures fall to zero or 30 below, the company may make passengers comfortable by keeping fires for the cars. On Tuesday morning the Sun reports the temperature around 22 below freezing, with no fires yet in service and crews halting fires as needed. The article questions what "cold engine" means in their terminology.
Mihengh released from criminals with a man named Lalli Radyards, wife of Marry Rae, seeking Hig Four and an alleged railway freight robber. Detectives indicate a pram or care measure was planned for Tuesday with Mole Roads, as the mother care situation prompted release to assist.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions firms and names such as Siegelmier Bros and Dodds, a barber shop, and a few unclear references. The readable items describe business listings and local trades, with no clear event or outcome to report.
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