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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1908

Page

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Princess Alice Elopes With Coachman from Meissen

Berlin reports Princess Alice wife of Prince Frederick of Schoenberg-Waldenberg has eloped with her coachman from Meissen Prussia. The incident occurred a fortnight ago but was kept secret until Monday. Police pursue the couple without success. She is 27, married in 1897 and has a son. Princess Alice is the youngest daughter of Don Carlos.

Prince Frederick Berlin Alice Schoenberg-Walenberg Meissen Prussla Ancd Don Carlos

Cooper Says Father-in-Law Ellis Bustin In Family Affairs

William A. Cooper files suit in Superior Court for 219 000 damages alleging John Ellis repeatedly interfered in his family life for over eight years. He claims Ellis induced his daughter to join divorce proceedings, prompting actions to separate Cooper and his wife though Ellis allegedly pursued the wife again. Additional suits seek 9 000 and ownership to five lots in New Augusta, alleging unlawful acts by Ellis.

Cooper John Ellis John ‘Ellis William A. Cooper Fayhat Ellis Hills Alis Ellis New Augugus Nne

Creatore's Rise From Street Musician to Conductor in Indy

The article recalls Creatore once a street musician in Indianapolis who begged for pennies and rose to acclaim as a gymnastically dynamic conductor. Born near Milan in Italy, he dreamt music from a battered trombone, aided by a kind-hearted passerby, and his early life is portrayed as a dramatic ascent to technical mastery and magical performance.

Creatore Mien Italy Mun Creatora

Cuban Bill Favored in Senate and Post Office Probes Urged

Senator Hale speaks on Cuban annexation predicting U S growth within two decades. Cullem’s foreign relations panel backs the Cuban reciprocity bill no amendment, sending it to the calendar. Senator Carmack introduces a resolution directing the Senate committee on organization and expenditures to investigate alleged corruption and mismanagement in the Post Office Department with a May 1, 194 report due.

Senate Post Office Department Male Ciasonate Quay Post Ofice Department Congress Miles

President Demanded to See Press Officials by Colored Man

A colored man named Elijah Dennila demanded to see President Roosevelt in Washington on Monday to protest the treatment of Negroes in the South. He was turned over to police for examination by authorities.

Washington Lijah Dennila Pressant Roosevelt South Beveridne Addrest DePauw Claypool Dahomey Tommila

New Rental Ads Appear in Ninth Edition Listings

Fresh classified notices advertise rental availability and related terms. The brief items mention new units, locations, and basic price ranges, signaling updated housing options for readers seeking residences.

Confesses Morphonine Case At City Station

A girl, once denying theft, confessed to taking morphine after questioning by Matron Larsh at the station. She explained she talked to pass time and did not intend harm. The matron recorded the admission and noted the girl’s unclear memory of details.

Anos Schtrab West

Hunting Rabbits on Down Iown Sirtets

William Gaddis a 2 year old from Lincoln County Kentucky was arrested carrying a long revolver. He quipped that he carried it to shoot rabbits and that everybody in Kentucky carried a gun, rabbits or no rabbits.

William Gaddis Lincoln County Kentucky

U S Marines Arrive in Santo Domingo Harbor

A Santo Domingo dispatch reports observing revolutionary and government forces near the city. The Newport gunboat and an Italian and British ship have arrived, landing marines. The U S main sister’s residence in Santo Domingo was reportedly hit during a bombardment.

Wwashington Santo Domingo Newport Tyne Sesto Domingo

Injunction Sought Over Strike at Mathers Shop Towns Vaign

An injunction will be sought against striking workers at Mathers shop in a Virginia town near New Haven. The legal action targets union activity at a local hotel site used by workers and a factory shop. Officials indicate the move aims to curb disruption while negotiations continue.

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First Drink Insight From Local Court Case

The report centers on Thomas Miller a cultured man from Walnut Street facing juve court Tuesday charged with neglect in drunken behavior. Miller claims the whisky caused him pain and that he had never tasted such before.

Thomas Miller Walautest Jo Juve Cour Nenu Maior

Vandalia Detectives Seek Two Men After Wild West Robbery Attempt

Vandalia police search for two armed men who attempted a daring hold up near Ben Davis, Illinois. The pair fled after failing to complete the crime, firing shots as they escaped and targeting the train crew and a flagman at Eagle Creek. Detectives believe the suspects are the same pair involved in prior robberies.

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CHAOS ON CHICAGO TROLLEYS AS STRIKE CONTINUES

Violence erupts as trains halt in Chicago streetcar strike with wires cut across multiple lines. Police guard barns and supply routes while riders flee, a car suffers shattered windows and a driver narrowly escapes injury. Revolvers fire into the air as crowds disperse after arrests.

Chico Chicago City TuWay Company Harths Mestevice Ates Falica Syatest

Gambling at Massachusetts Ave leads to fines in police court

Pat O ftrien and five others were fined 19 and costs after pleading guilty to gambling at a Massachusetts Avenue location Saturday night. Four more youths, accused of being in the place, faced similar charges. Attorney Charles Tax defended the group as Judge Witking gave the lightest penalties. Forty lives were reported lost on the steamer Discovery wreck near Seattle with wreckage found.

Pat O'ftrien Hie Massachusetts Tat Waa Fie Hal Charles Tax Hem Witking

Politics as she is seen at close range

In Marion County Republicans debate the county chairman race with names like George Ades, Martin Huge, Baronn Rothe, Davin, Col. Marty B. Smith, Lew Shank, Vincent G. Clifford, Jesse Overstreet, and Cass Bayh among possible contenders. The talk centers on who can unify and lead as party harmony is prized, with calls for a primary election and speculation about Beveridge’s looming homecoming and Senate bid.

Adelpier Ophal Ping Hve Mario County John McGreneur Martin Huge Baronn Rothechild Davin Marty B. Smith Boma Lew Shank Ancre Vincent G. Clifford George Ad McGregor Jesse Overstreet Wand Chen Cass Weing Gannaway Casa Connawase

Labor unrest grips Indianapolis metal trades crisis deepens

Labor strife spreads through Indianapolis with foundry and metal workers walkouts. Police monitor tensions as a wagon crew faces gun threats while meat cutters, bridge iron workers, and others protest wage and job terms. Company hires Hungarian replacements. detectives increasingly present on plant grounds.

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Methodist Church and Sick Benefit Debate in Indiana

A Indiana ministry discussion asks if the Methodist Church should offer Sick Benefit plans to 118 members to attract men as women outnumber men in churches. Rev Jewett cites lodge benefits as competition and urges next general conference action. The piece notes resistance from some ministers and references Prohibition era canteen debates and campaign tensions.

Methodist. Church Methodist Dewert Blackford St Henry Hay Indi Meridan-at Jewett Congress Front Indiana J. T. Neal Hix Thia

Sunday Fight in a Barrel House

Richard Cox and John Sharpe fought in a barrel house. Cox reportedly struck Sharpe in the back three times during the altercation. Cox was bound over to the grand jury for cutting with intent. Privates Montgomery and A4 mire attempted to intervene as Cox refused to answer at the door, forcing it to be kicked in.

Richard Cox John Sharp John Sharpe Sam Rosenbaum Om Ingranacave Cox Sharp Grand Jury Montgomery A4mire

Mrs Caylor seeks court order to close Frank Compton's saloon

Mrs Lucy Caylor and property owner of Weet and Pratt streets sues Frank Compton operator across the street for disturbance damages and unlawful hours claiming drunken patrons trouble her home and devalue her property. Plaintiff asks court to restrain continued operation of the saloon. Captain TM Ritter represents Caylor.

Lucy Caster Weet and Pratt—srs Frank Compton Compton Dari Apes TM Ritter

Double header crash on Dig Four railway near Fox station

On November 2, a derailment occurred when the engine left the track and plunged down a ten foot embankment. Engineer Mike McGovern of the Wabash died instantly. Other trainmen escaped by leaping clear. Weather forecast for Indianapolis predicts fair, colder, with possible Tuesday chill.

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