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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
7
Word from Edinburg reports German balloon Buslen, a race entrant, fell into the North sea. A passing steamship rescued two aviators just before drowning, marking the third sea landing within three days.
A 1900s social critique notes that despite 1,241 institutions and 100,000 children housed in well-equipped buildings with steam heat baths and meals, many youths remain hungry and cold. It questions 19th century philanthropy amid reforms and legal trials challenging the happiness of dependent children.
The indictment argues the system cannot do enough for the person, as even when it feeds clothes and warms him it does not love him. It highlights a difficulty woven through its care regulated framework and calls for deeper concern beyond formal aid.
Democrats gain ground in New York and Ohio threaten Taft’s prospects as Hughes faces possible defeat. Reports from Taft loyalists warn Hughes loss could jeopardize Taft in Ohio and widen national concerns for the president. Wyoming and other northwest states show trouble, while Massachusetts votes look strong for Republicans despite labor opposition.
The Prospect Democratic club schedules a special meeting on Sunday Oct 18 at 10 AM to plan a South Side rally at the skating rink corner Shelby and Prospect streets Monday Oct 26. Voters from wards ten to thirteen are invited. Deputy prosecutor Frank P Baker will discuss graft in Marion county and candidate P J Kelleher will speak. William M Fogarty will preside.
John W. Kealing will speak to the Indiana Democratic Traveling Men's club at the Denison hotel on Saturday night October 17 at 8 o'clock in room 370.
Flames at the Indianapolis Sawed Veneer company caused $3,000 loss in a veneer carload. Fire destroyed a frame shed and halted spread by firefighters forcing a hose line through a barn. J D Maris links insured value to half its worth and suspects arson. Police to investigate as incendiary fires plague the city, including Rogers Transfer barn blaze that damaged horses and wagons.
Four wounds marked Evans as he lay exposed to heavy fire for over five hours. Three rescuers were killed before night fell. Two sailors eventually found him and carried him to his ship where he earned the nickname Fighting Pol Broadway.
A home treatment claim offers a cure for nervous exhaustion and related symptoms. It promises increased blood flow and vitality, using a mixture of syrups and tinctures prepared at home with three ounces sarsaparilla compound, one ounce balmwort, one ounce cardiol essence, and one ounce endomene compound, taken after meals and at night.
Across the Balkans little change, with Britain France and Russia agreeing on a coming conference program. Austria presses warships, refuses conference, while Sofia and Constantinople report silent governance and calls to alert powers.
Miss Catherine Phelan a helpless paralytic at 310 West 118th Street New York suffered a gas tube uncoupling from a stove and releasing fumes. Her sister Margaret left briefly to shop. Police and Dr. Ruble provided aid and saved her life as she slipped into unconsciousness awaiting help.
Archimedes quips about moving the world with a lever but notes the real constraint is the big stick in President Theodore Roosevelt's hands. The Chicago Tribune records his humorous remark and sharp take on power.
Birth announcements include Albert and Laura Copenhaver’s girl at 2610 Clifton Street and several others at various addresses city hospital or Deaconess hospital. Stillbirths and illnesses listed alongside multiple marriage entries such as Frank K Beeston and Emma M Lossie and Paul Re and Anna Rini.
At the National Convention of the Woman's Suffrage Association in Buffalo New York Reverend Anna M Shaw delivered a stirring address before a crowded auditorium. Prominent suffragists from across the country attended while Henry B Blackwell, a longtime ally of the movement, was noted for his venerable presence.
Prohibition party nominees for district, county and township were certified Thursday to the county clerk.
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