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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
23
Floyd White, 16, was shot in the hip by two year old Robert Harland while hunting near Julietta. The incident was accidental. White's right hip was shattered and he was transported to the ayene Tharedity in the afternoon.
In Louisville on November 2 a deal closed where American Tobacco bought most of the 1906 pooled tobacco at scheduled prices and most of the 1907 pooled tobacco at graded prices, transferring about 70 million pounds for 12 to 13 million dollars. The Burley Tobacco Society will be a permanent body to protect growers. The sale is expected to curb lawlessness in central Kentucky and bring substantial income to farmers.
Mark Thistlewaite of Indianapolis, long associated with the Indianapolis Star, is named secretary to Governor elect Thomas R. Marshall. The Democrat departs from the Indianapolis News where he was acting city editor to take the $2,500 post, praised for efficiency and mutual confidence.
In Lock Haven Pennsylvania on November 20, hunters report a plentiful deer season despite forest fires. Experienced hunters say the fires drove deer from high ridges to brushy lowlands, where tracks and signs are abundant as hunting begins.
In Richmond Indiana on November 2 Mrs. Richard Elvord of Hagerstown eloped with boarder Tanner Reed. Her husband and Earl Dougherty chased them armed with shotguns, aided by Sheriff Meredith. They traced the couple to Winchester but the husband vowed no violence and returned home.
Record notes Goodyear raincoats offered at Basur Day sale appearing at Basur Day location Basur Street and Basur Place in the city. The note highlights bargain prices and store display in the history of the city.
John Foster in charge of the Knights of Pythias building elevator remained delirious at his Alabama street home after an incident in which Miss Clara Herrick a Christian Science practitioner was killed Wednesday evening. Dr Culver said Foster would likely take days to recover mental clarity. Herrick’s funeral was held Friday at 2 pm at her mother’s home with services led by E W Chaille of the Second Church of Christ Scientist.
Cincinnati November 20 Herman Newman arrested for threatening Republican leader George B Cox was committed to the Longview asylum yesterday. He formerly headed Indianapolis salvage corps and had been in poor mental condition for some time per wife Mrs Newman.
In Stockton California on November 3 two rival Rihks bands clash over turbans. One side abandoned their turban in a bid to find work while the other deems headgear sacrilegious. Trouble is anticipated as tensions rise.
Daniel W. Simms of Lafayette arrived in Indianapolis to assess the senatorial situation and his stance on the boom backed by friends. His backers foresee the Tenth district candidate as a strong contender. Republicans consider Stokes Jackson for U S Senate, potentially entering as John C. New did, to remain neutral amid support for various candidates.
In Saratoga California on November 23 a dynamite cap exploded in the grammar school injuring about six pupils, one seriously, as panic and a frenzied stampede to flee the building ensued.
A health note suggests a simple home remedy using Marmela formulated by a pharmacist to aid weight loss. It claims you can eat normally while taking a teaspoon after meals and at night, with results of firmer flesh. The tone promises quick, natural reduction and promotes simple solutions.
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