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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1908
Page
7
Silks and velvets advertised in broad spring selections for gowns and evening wear. Garments and trims shown in black, garnet, brown, and metallic tones with yardage and special prices. Fabrics include peau de soie, peau de soie, crepe de chine, and costime velvets with discounts and varied widths.
East Orange New Jersey November 3 Bowman 1 oldest Methodist Episcopal bishop in America recounts warning President Lincoln five days before his assassination Bowman then chaplain of the Senate recalls seeing John Wilkes Booth in the Senate and at the Capitol and warning Lincoln who smiled and dismissed the danger.
Cleveland reports arrests linked to a Vienna newspaper incident as a London firm, John Brown & Co, suspends payment on Monday. Individuals Jans Bchmidje and Bernard Binvendauer face charges, with Max named in connection to the robbery case.
President Roosevelt in Cincinnati praised Major Brilch and the First Regiment Dad for a Garry Owen performance. The report lauds Dr. Burkhart's Vegetable Compound tablets as "all right" for constipation motion catarrh and blood disorders, offering a thirty day treatment at 266.
In Vicksburg Mississippi on Sunday afternoon Lonny Hume, intoxicated and trying to invade Ed Hume’s house, confronted boarder Thomas Nelaga. Nelaga fired four rounds, mortally wounding Hume who then delivered three more shots and died at the scene or in hospital. Earlier reports note a bank in the town was closed and a receiver appointed. Dallas forest fires continue to burn across northeastern Texas pine lands with prayers for rain. In Ohio a couple, Rollo Kershner and Rte Frankenfield, a sweethearts, were found with the girl dead from morphine poisoning.
Federal Judge Rinér presiding in Topeka as eight convicts from Leavenworth face trial for murder of Guard Wallrope. In Paris, Bouls Puy Bireauld, noted detective and head of the secret service, has died.
A disrupted Sunday scene shows Sir John J Rockefeller Jr. in a tense moment with a Bible class member. A secretary hurries the meeting along as Rockefeller seeks to maintain order and address the group with a brief remark about the schedule.
A dispatch from Viadivestock reports Japan advising on the Far East amid tensions. Capitals shift as banks ease lending and prices drop while rumors of war impact securities and business activity. Analysts warn Japan’s potential bankruptcy if conflict erupts with Russia.
Chicago on a Sunday evening saw highwaymen stop a rider at Warren and Leavitt streets. Max Toth, driving a runabout, was forced to halt his horse. The robbers pointed receivers at his head and took diamonds valued at forty dollars and a small amount of puree.
A new Jewish society named the Zion literary society formed at the Meridiafiet synagogue to uplift local Jews. A committee was appointed to locate headquarters as it aims to provide youth with Hebrew study and history. Jacob Girassman serves as president.
In Oxford Massachusetts on November 2 Charles H Ballard reports his cow coughed up two silver pieces on Sunday. He plans to monitor the animal closely to see if the silver output continues.
Ten Wisconsin hunters died over a ten day span as accidents and misadventure claimed lives. Reports from Milwaukee indicate fatalities across various counties with investigations ongoing and state officials urging enhanced safety.
Nevaidas will be presented at the Masonic hall on December 2 by Will Present Nevadas' Washington lodge No. 11d with prominent knights and ladies taking part in the production. Separately a safe robbery at Newton Hurlburt hardware on Thirtieth and Reader streets Sunday night ended with the thieves fleeing after firing a shot at Adolph Schmidt, who was woken and chased by the pair. Schmidt escaped unhurt and investigators found tampering on the safe.
The knife that killed William Cruse was found near the site where his decomposed body was discovered. The paper also notes an art exhibit of J Ottis Adama paintings at a local store, obituaries for Orville Grass and Henry Zearing, and assorted brief notices from towns including Brightwood, Vienna, and Milwaukee.
Dyspepsia tablets from Stuart claim to relieve weak stomachs by taking over digestive action. The ad argues that nourishing, properly fed bodies perform better and that these tablets restore normal stomach function without causing disturbances. It emphasizes universal demand, accessibility at 60 cents, and that druggists won’t substitute.
In Tipton Indiana the McClure trial begins with the prosecuting attorney aiming to prove the murder charge. Mrs McClure is expected to testify as reporters describe the opening day and the presence of two deceased children among the case details.
On November 1, 12, Iertha Young was injured in a streetcar collision at the Rastat Street railway crossing. One year later she filed for £15 damages against The Street Railway and the Indianapolis Union Railway. The case was quickly heard by Judge Reath ers and a judgment was awarded within ten minutes.
Cuban Bill Washington reports six indications that the Senate will not vote on Canada at the extra session. The vote will occur in the regular session, with adjournment likely Friday or Wednesday if plans hold, as a postponement keeps the Canada issue pending through the run-up to the regular adjournment. City grains market notes widespread wheat and corn bids, with mixed futures and active bids across No. 2 red and No. 4 white grades and a grand total of 71 cars in stock.
Kingan & Co plans a large brick building on the east side of Blackford street between Chesapeake and Georgia, seeking the works board order to vacate Blackford street between those streets so they can lay railroad switches between their buildings. Blonday.
Martin Long and others were arrested on charges of stealing 250 from under a pillow while a woman slept. The incident occurred near W Peart and Dan Gulley. Charles Thompson and a Californiant were charged with robbing Gould's drug store at Jat Indiana-eve and West St. Readings say they were found early Monday by Sorgi Schelgert and Patrolmen Dugan and Deater.
Wall Street opened higher amid cautious trade as investors awaited clarity on bank rates and Cuban reciprocity. Major names including L and Pennsylvania showed modest strength while steel issues wavered. rail, copper and industrials moved with mixed results as traders sized up weekly reports and earnings outlooks.
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