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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1908
Page
1
Warren Hart aged 16, of 64 E Norwood Street, was arrested Tuesday noon after a struggle with Detectives Asch and Manning near West and North streets. Hart reportedly fled into a saloon and, refusing to stop, was shot three times, a bullet striking his right thigh. He offered no reason for attempting to escape.
Chicago reports violent street car strike actions with inspector Lavin injured, taken to hospital. Private detective Cepher and James Connelly beaten. Wires torn, rails damaged, and police stationed to protect the city council. Buckley threatens united action to force railway officials.
Pittsburg scene reports a bizarre classified notice seeking a young man to sell his middle finger for 800 dollars to aid a nose graft. The ad cites dermatologist A Shaw and a Dec 3 operation by a New York physician, with 170 men offering. Nearby report notes the bark Victoria wrecked near Koimaes with multiple deaths in Norway.
Roxey Burdette, jailed in Marion County awaits result of surety of the peace proceedings brought by his stepdaughter Mamie Davis. She claims he threatened to take her life if she did not yield. Burdette, cousin to Robert J. Burdette, says little and refuses to speculate.
The Wes of Harry Knickerbocker and others charged with systematically robbing Big Four cats of thousands of wire worth of goods in the last seven years were called by Judge Whailon on Tuesday.
Maud Thornton, citing a plea to stop her husband from gambling, confronted George Hurley's Silver Leaf saloon. She entered Monday night as a crowded crap game fled toward the doors while her husband was among the players. Hurley was arrested after she filed an affidavit for keeping a gambling house.
East market will not operate on Wednesday and will defer to an open house schedule on home day morning despite past traditions of markets on days before a holiday. Stand-owners maintain normal hours otherwise this year.
Announcement notes mother and child resting quietly after birth on Tuesday. Physicians report both in satisfactory condition. Also reports a bank assassination attempt on Kenneth Graham, secretary of the Bank of England, with four gunshots fired and the assailant captured after a brief struggle. Other robberies noted in Ewing and Brunebon with minor losses. Stegemler Bros. Jewelry ad touts rings and watches.
Hog prices tumbled with top hogs at 4.30 and pigs to 3.00 while 6000 hogs remained unsold. Stockyard receipts Tuesday reached 10.00 with over 4000 unsold, as Kingan & Co and Mingan & Co declined to bid amid wage talks. Meat cutters demand higher wages trigger fear of a strike at the plant. Kingans cite ample on hand and plan for Wednesday killing and Thursday boll.
Expert burglars robbed the Cornett brothers grocery on Seventeenth Street and College Avenue Monday night taking over 310 dollars plus cigars and merchandise. A skeleton key opened the door and 21 drill holes breached the inner bar. the safe was unlocked and loot removed. About 12 in change and 38 dollars from a register were taken. Boxes of clears and miscellaneous goods were looted. dynamite traces suggested intent to blow the safe. owners say the safe is rarely locked.
Mayor Haltzman plans to begin enforcement against speeding and reckless motorists. He summoned his cabinet for a Wednesday meeting to discuss sections of the speed ordinance. The mayor also urged action against drivers of fast horses and careless motorists.
Crowds of young boys gathered as carpenters completed a large winter slide at Murary Park. In Marysville Ohio the Board of Health canceled all public meetings due to a county smallpox epidemic.
County commissioner Jan McGregor proposes next week a banquet under Washington Street in an eight dollar tunnel from the courthouse to Viejal as a novelty caper. The plan envisions using the old prisoner tunnel to host a social event and cites cost savings on heating and plumbing.
The first baby named Workhouse Jack was born Tuesday in the Marion county workhouse. The infant, described as a coal black hue, was christened by several guards, and the name may not stick. Attendants scrambled Tuesday morning for suitable lathe to duck. Mother Nellie Williams, colored, was sentenced four months ago for fostering and will serve until year’s end. Both mother and baby reportedly receive excellent care.
Charlotte Taylor alias Lottie Jackson was arrested Tuesday morning at Mrs. Coburns home on North Det anareal for allegedly stealing an $80 diamond ring from Mrs. Alfred Litveer of Twenty-firstest. Police and detectives had been seeking her since the incident on Rat Kas.
Sam Murbarger an Indianapolis wrestler leaves for Chicago on Wednesday to join Bam Devere Yare Yesibit troupe. Max Lutibeg formerly with the L vere show joins the cast for matches as Murbarger stays with Devere the rest of the season meeting all comers.
Herbert I Call of Elwood Indiana was found dead in University Park at about 7 30 am Tuesday. Doctor Sheets suspects suicide by morphine while others cite possible foul play. The body showed grass in a struggle and many addresses were on him including Edward R Call a lawyer from Anderson. A pawn ticket from Fletcher Nee indicated a watch pawned for $3 last Friday and a letter to A L Vestal of Elkwood was found. Call stood nearly six feet tall with a sandy complexion, was well dressed but rough night wear. Seret Behwab at the police station said he had been in town three or four days and no one recalled any inquiry by him.
Washington reports the agriculture department aims to grow a scented pineapple for tens of cents, with Prof. Herbert Webber of the Bureau of Plant Industry predicting near term distribution to Florida planters and a potential cross between large and small varieties to preserve qualities and yield. A Call family member in Indianapolis mourns Herbert I Call, insisting the youth was murdered, while describing him as a peculiar but content employee at an Odianaporte asbestos factory.
On trial in the criminal court is Schoonkeeper Philp Boeg in a case charged with assaulting man William Bailey on the night of June 12.
Gen Wood's expedition returns to Jol with natives subdued after last engagement near Tagibi. Moro position north of Jolo Harbor captured and destroyed. earthworks dumped into river. Private Martin Brennan of the 34th Cavalry killed. two privates wounded. over 25 Moros killed.
The Elks plan a Wednesday night blowout at their club in honor of the Arlington return association. John C. Snee, paymaster of the Pennsylvania Railroad, seeks his money back after a replevin suit filed in federal court. The City National Bank of Logansport reportedly has possession of 319,706.92 in 39 packages, prompting court action and deputy enforcement to recover funds for two railroad claims.
Reports indicate the Wednesday bout between Gardner and Fitzsimmons will be read from the Empire theater in San Francisco. A special wire service has been secured for live updates as events unfold and spectators gather for the boxing event.
The Octavia brings a grim tale from 132 days at sea. A sailmaker, heavily drinking, provoked three sailors to raid the cargo whisky, beat one, then induced the men to drink carbolic acid. All four men died or were dying. the first officer is also dying upon arrival in Los Angeles. The sailmaker is jailed for murder as the iron crew member sits in irons.
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