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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
5
An unsettling scene unfolds as a character suddenly changes into a mule before Sylvia and the tense dialogue reveals hidden suspicions. A worried parent contemplates the strange events while Sylvia urges caution and seeks truth about recent conversations and possible motives.
Horace brings tidings to Professor Purvoy's London home about a vile incident involving trophies and a manuscript. Sylvia confronts Horace over alleged cruelty while the professor’s temper erupts as Horace tries to avert disaster and salvage the situation for the fragile family.
Samuel H Perkins of this city plans a Purdue Kappa Sigma chapter house valued around twenty to twenty five thousand dollars. It would honor his son Volney Perkins who left the Purdue fraternity. Incorporation papers name J R Wilmer Aden Faulkner Theodore Morris Lee Persise and W G Bonebrake as directors.
Incorporated notices show Osborn paper company of Marion increasing capitalization to 50000 and Indiana block coal company of Brazil filing for capital stock 14002 with directors William W. Hisher Joann J Crawford and George F Getz. It plans operation in Clay County and also files for a Baline City general store with capital stock 10000 and directors similar to the coal firm plus William R Risher Brasil.
London reports that Richard Strauss plans an American tour mainly for Frau Strauss’s benefit as she will sing his intricate songs. He will bring no orchestra. American ensembles will accompany, reflecting his admired conducting and the public’s mixed reactions to his unique, complex works.
Chief Coote warned of electric cars stopping in streets at night hindering fire crews. He sent a message to Supt Winger to ensure cars entering the city turn off headlights. A Meridian street fire previously caused a fire engine to rush past a glare.
Enterprising business firms of foronapolis offer savings through advertisements in PHB BUN columns. Read the notices to catch money saving opportunities and profitable services described in the various ad columns.
In Washington on Wednesday officials announced that Panama’s independence is recognized by the United States and other powers are expected to follow. A draft canal treaty with Panama is ready for signature within days, offering broader terms than before, including a fixed cash bonus and rental after ten years. The U S will have exclusive control over the canal zone and fortify Colon and Panama harbors. Also in Pittsburgh, the Pittsburg Steel Company plans to resume operations next Monday, restoring work for about 2,000 workers.
Nov 13 Bathied vagrant Thomes i sentenced to the workhouse for intoxication but released to a filthy cell. He dropped dead shortly after release, in a report from Cleveland. Also, Ruth B. of Port Washington killed by sister Fannie 15, shotgun accident. Local ads and medicines follow.
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