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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1908

Page

2

Labor unrest disrupts Indianapolis foundry strike and clashes

Labor strife at the Indianapolis foundry company escalates as workers walk out and the city police monitor tensions. A teamster was threatened with a shotgun during a haul to freight houses, while wheel and boiler shops face continued work stoppages. The firm brings in Hungarian laborers to replace older workers amid guard patrols and detective presence, as officials struggle to address wage demands and union recognition.

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Princess Alice Elopes With Her Coachman

Berlin reports Princess Alice wife of Prince Frederick of Schoenberg Waid enburg fled Meissen Prussia with her own coachman. The elopement occurred two weeks ago but kept secret until Monday. Police pursue the couple but have been unsuccessful. She is 27, married in 1897 with a one month old son. youngest daughter of Don Carlos.

Berlin Alice Prince Frederick Schoenberg-Waidenburg Meissen Prussia Don Carlos

Cooper accuses father in law of meddling in family affairs

William H. Cooper alleges John Ellis has continually meddled in his family matters causing marital strain. He claims Ellis influenced his daughter to leave him and to pursue divorce, and that Ellis has since tried to win his wife back. Cooper also seeks $9.90 in one suit and a separate action over a team claim in New August.

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Creatore the street musician turns to concerts abroad

An early dramatic profile recalls Creatore a once street musician who begged pennies in Italy. He became a gyrational director famed for his baton movements and stage energy. His first Indiana concert is announced at Tom Unso Hall with follow up performances.

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Senator Hale Opinion on Cuban Bill Reported to Senate

Senator Mate discussed Cuban annexation and predicted Canada could join the United States within 20 years, amid ongoing tariff debate in England. The Cuban bill was favorably reported without amendment and sent to the calendar. Reverend Carmack introduced a resolution for a broad investigation into executive departments, with Quay as chairman, to probe corruption in the Post Office Department. committee to report by May 1, 1901.

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Man Demands Audience With President Roosevelt

A colored man named Elijah Dennin demanded to see President Roosevelt in Washington on Monday to protest the treatment of youth. He was turned over to police to be examined for sanity as to tax concerns.

Washington Elijah Dennin Roosevelt

Linzr Advertisements Show Ninth Page Rentals

On page nine linzer advertisement copy lists rooms for rent. The line notes rooms for rent with brief descriptors and contact cues for prospective tenants.

Confesses She Took Morphine In Public Confession

A fragmentary police report states Adina Schwab, found in distress near Wrat and Washington streets, confessed to taking morphine. The garbled text suggests uncertainty about timing and location, with stray phrases indicating medical or police involvement.

Adina Schwab Wrat Washington Sts Vateelman Teulye

Hunting Rabbits On Downtown Streets

Willam Gaddis, age 2, of Lincoln County Kentucky, was arrested Sunday while carrying two long revolvers. He reportedly told an officer he carried the gun porque rabbits might stray about, noting that everybody in Kentucky carries a gun, with or without rabbits.

Willam Gaddis Lincoln County Kentucky

Santo Domingo Conflict Reportedly Observed By Rebels And Troops

A Santo Domingo dispatch says an army of 5 hours is observed by rebels and government troops. The US gunboat Newport and an Indian and Dutch ship have arrived in the harbor and landed marines. It is alleged that the United States minister's residence was destroyed during bombardment. Several deaths and injuries noted.

Washington Santo Domingo United States Newport Kerbor United Hater Bantu Domingo

Inunction and Labor Strife at Foundry Plant

The report details a labor dispute at a foundry where workers strike over unionization and protections. Manager Dinnets Vees asserts the plant will remain open with nonunion staff, while union leaders claim obstructions and safety concerns. Several workers have been assaulted, and overall operations are tense as talks continue.

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Man Testifies After First Drink Incident

In a case at the county court, Thomas Mier, 1 colared, testified he had never been a drinker before and claimed he bought whisky to ease pain. He said he drank half the bottle, feeling suddenly muted, and recalled a night of disorder as police described his roaming the neighborhood at a great rate.

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Vandalia Detectives Hunt For Train Robbers Near Ben Davis

Vandalia police search for two men who attempted to hold up a mail train near Ben Davis on a Saturday night. After forcing the train to stop the suspects fled toward Bugle Creek, leaving little behind and prompting investigators to suspect they are the same pair seen in a prior hold up.

Vandalia Ben Davis Bugle Creek

Trains and Cars Turbulence at Chicago Transit Strike

Disrupted service and rioting erupted as a Chicago railway dispute led to police deployments protecting cars and lines. A wire and windows were damaged on Halsted Street while drivers and pedestrians faced danger amid mounting tensions and arrests.

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Gimmllers Fine After Gambling at Massachusetts Ave

Pat OBrien and five men pleaded guilty to gambling on Massachusetts Avenue Saturday night. They were fined sums plus costs. each offender faced four dollar costs. The defendants claimed they did not know the place’s reputation and chose the trial to clear their names. The proceeding referenced a local attorney and judge, noting the outcome as a small municipal case.

Pat Obrien Massachusetta Pat Son Charles Efended Wilkinson

Marion county Republicans seek county chairman in tense talks

Marion county Republicans discuss a race for county central committee chair with names floated including Martin Hugg county attorney Col Harry B Smith county auditor Lew Shank and Vincent Giltland. Local sentiments favor harmony and a primary election to let voters choose their nominee as candidates vie for party leadership.

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Should the Methodist Church Pay Sick Benefits to Members

An Indianapolis meeting of Methodist ministers debated whether the church should offer sick benefits to members to compete with lodges and fraternal groups. Rev Jewett argued women outnumber men in churches and men join lodges for support. ministers dismissed the idea as impractical. The discussion touched on temperance and political topics, with attendance noting influences on elections and public campaigns.

THE Methodist Church Methodist FP. Jewett Blackfordket M. B Methodist Shared Stck Ladid Dudtinapolis General Conference

Sunday Bar Barrel House Fight Ends In Stabbing

Richard Cox and Jon Sharpe, both living at Systeme place, fought drunkenly in a barrel house on Vimy. Cox stabbed Sharpe in the back three times. Cox was bound over for the grand jury for cutting. Police and a deputy tried to arrest Cox early Monday morning but could not secure entry.

Richard Cox John Sharp Jon Sharpe Systeme Place Anocher Mani'e Barrel House Sam Norhana-aye Bunday Cox Sharp Grand Jury Puteolimen Montgomery Adadre

Mrs Caylor seeks restraining order against Frank Compton saloon

Mrs Lucy Caylor, a Wet and Pratt Street property owner in Maryland, files a damage and injunctive suit against Frank Compton who operates a saloon opposite her home. She alleges Sunday liquor sales, after hours evictions, drunken men at the rear door, disturbing music and songs, and claims the saloon lowers her property's value. The suit asks the court to restrain Compton from continuing business. Attorney EM Witter represents Mrs Caylor.

Lucy Caylor Wet and Pratt Sts Frank Compton Compton Sundhya EM Witter Mra

Railroad crash kills engineer near Fox Station

In Wabash Indiana on November 22 a double header derailment left engineer Mike McGovern dead after the locomotive left the track and plunged down a ten year embankment. The other crew members escaped by jumping. Forecast for Indianapolis region calls for colder weather with temperatures around 44 to 49 degrees.

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