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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1908
Page
4
At $2500, fabrics include chevron serges in stripes checks and novelties with princess collars large pockets and button trim. The $27.50 suits use chiffon broadcloth lined with peau de cygne in 40 inch hipless cut with large buttons in new brown green red shades.
The document criticizes county officers for keeping private fee books in violation of Burns statute 7338. It argues lack of supervision and enforcement, calls for state auditor oversight and governor examination, and condemns the fee system as archaic. Examples include sheriff feeding-prisoner practice and potential savings of about two thirds of $29,000 paid under the current system.
Joseph H. Pierson, a teacher and advocate for Marion county schools, runs as a Democratic candidate promising higher teacher wages, better equipped staff, longer school years, and improved jury drawing. He calls county government expenses too high and urges tighter economic management.
Market snippet shows prices for butter and poultry at the Indianapolis Produce Exchange with references to country goods and turkeys, indicating current rates and items traded in the wholesale market.
Alice L Eisenhour alleges in a 1908 separation that she cared for nine cows and a poultry collection in her husband Luther J Eisenhour's dairy for seven years. She says he assaulted her at least a dozen times, caused bruises, and she seeks custody and support for their minor child, an injunction against mortgaging or selling their $6,000 farm, and alimony considering $500 she contributed.
Pittsburg Pa October 26 live stock market slow with cattle receipts good loads of cattle and calves. Prices show ranges for brite seas good at 5.51 to 5.40 per cwt. small offerings of heavy medium and light cattle varied. Prime cattle and mixed grades quoted around 3.00 to 4.60 with limited demand and slow receipts overall.
Union Stock Yards Chicago Oct. hog receipts near 75, hogs higher by about 10 cents. Pigs sold around eight to nine dollars. Cattle and calves show higher prices with beef cattle in the eight dollar plus range. Trade activity noted for workers and heavy grades.
Fragmentary item references markets and prices with scattered names and numbers. No clear events or dates are readable. The readable segments suggest a short market note or ad snippet with at least one price and person identifiers, but full facts are unavailable.
Indianapolis market notes show hog receipts 3000 with demand from local buyers firm and prices unevenly higher. Cattle arrivals include calves on billing with steady to strong demand and prices while sheep and lambs move quickly at last week’s close. best lambs bring around 5.26. Representative hogs and cattle lots listed with varied per hundredweight figures and quality grades.
Market notes show Wheat and Corn price through billing with multiple No. 2 to No. 4 grades and old versus new prices. Oats and Rye listed with through billing figures. Inspections record cars by grade and type, totaling eight wheat cars and various corn and hay consignments. sample and total car counts provided.
From Rouse Bros at 180 Kentucky Ave a barn screen and related items are listed with prices. Baled hay No 1 priced at 1240 to 1300 dollars. other catalog numbers include 10614 and S120018.00.
Stocks were quietly strong in New York trading with Union Pacific Southern Pacific Steel and St Paul near record levels after light volume. A favorable ginning report for cotton up to Oct 18 boosted exports prospects while the curb market saw activity in mining stocks as traders awaited the election outcome.
St Petersburg notes no progress on M Iswolsky work while Berlin reports foreign minister Iswolsky in talks with Prince von Buelow. Constantinople faces Turkish cash needs, suggesting Balkan settlement may hinge on tribute and compensation. London reports Belgrade ordered First reserves.
Births reported from many households include Harry and Molly Caplin on Meridian Street for a boy and Bertha Board on West Twelfth Street for a boy among numerous entries. Deaths list Frederick Dittmer from railway injuries and Joseph Kepler from pneumonia, with many other names and causes across city streets and addresses.
A Terre Haute letter from the Republican machine urges support for Watson, arguing he aligns with temperance goals while condemning state wide Prohibition. Prohibition leaders defend their ticket, noting Watson’s ties to pro-liquor elements and signaling firm, widespread opposition from organized Prohibitionists. The Patriot Phalanx highlights a Watson letter sent to Vigo county saloonkeepers.
The finance committee of the Gw ing League bans candidate money prior to publishing candidate recommendations. Some candidates offered funds, which would be treated as citizens money, not as candidates. Committee members dispute whether Ridpath was authorized to accept such funds. Day questions the propriety of accepting contributions, noting some disfavored candidates had given money without league knowledge.
George W Graves failed to win county contract for transporting voting machines to 188 Ma tion county sites for 15 dollars, with machines stored after election day. Lusk offered 34 dollars but lacked bonds signatures. Lew Shank 639, Puryear & Porter 085, Hogan Transfer 4. County leaders seek certified checks to cover hauling costs and setup, with wards in Indianapolis receiving machines.
Two Hungarian women Annie Yakacs and Mattie Berenter faced a courtroom clash over trespass to gather coal on Big Four Railway property. The state dropped charges. the women were freed after threats of contempt and a defiant exchange with Justice Hollingsworth and Judge Pritchard.
A scheme linked to George Cromer and Attorney General Bingham aims to identify and target lukewarm Republican voters in Delaware County Indiana. Sample ballots conceal a tracking number. returns reveal recipients and intended votes, guiding efforts to push disaffected voters toward the Democratic ticket and trigger follow up by county bosses.
The White City Amusement Company assets including personal property and certain leases will be sold at public sale by receiver Lawrence W. George on Nov 10 at the south door of the courthouse. Superior Court No 4 allows receiver's certificates for 200 to cover park expenses near Broad Ripple. Claims against the company total 35000. Fire-damaged personal property valued around 2000.
The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis declares approval of the amended assessment roll for Improvement No. 5 615 Vermonter Eden Place project from the vacant air right line of 8USQ NNA street to be applied as authorized by Improvement Resolutions.
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