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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1908

Page

2

Seven Hurt In City Car Crash Involving Interurban

Seven people were injured Sunday night when a Shelby street car collided with an Interurban on the Columbus and Southern Traction line at Shelby street and Southern avenue. The crash followed a failure of the Interurban air brake. Names of the hurt include Charles H. Roesner Edward Suverkut W J Chandler Harry J Miller Frank S Kirkley Hattie Miller Hattie Babcock. Over 100 passengers were shaken but not seriously injured. Both fronts of the cars were badly wrecked as the street car tried to reach a switch at high speed.

Charles H. Roesner Indianapolis Edward Suverkut Columbus Ind W. J. Chandler Bowling Green Harry J. Miller Frank S. Kirkley New Street Hattie Miller Albany Street Hattie Babcock W. Morris Street

Democrats gain in First District poll results

Vanderburg county and nearby counties report a strong Democratic gain after a 60 day poll. North Vernon forms a Bryan and Kern Thirty Cent club with over 109 members led by president J D Hudson and officers Hazen O Mara Wheaton. Hemenway to open Vigo county campaign with speeches at Haute and a Holi address.

Evansville Vanderburg County North Vernon Democrats J. D. Hudson Jake Hazen T. J. O’mara John Wheaton United States James A. Hemenway Vigo County Haute Ind Holi

Rink of water leads to murder at camp

Frank Dadish was shot and killed by two men at an Ohio Bloc Railway construction camp amid a drought. Witnesses say Dadish, seeking water, was confronted after which Rulu and Barba fired revolvers, and Dadish died shortly after. The incident occurred Sept. 14.

Frank Dadish Ohio Bloc Railway Geesy Dadish Rulu Barba Dadish

Pot Anniversary of Orphanage Celebrated

Five thousand people attended the forty first anniversary celebration at the orphanage by the German General Protestant Orphans association. Mayor Bookwalter spoke and many visitors from out of town attended.

German General Protestant Orphans’ Association Bookwalter Outty

Chanler Poised for Acclamation at Democratic Convention

Upstate delegates favored Lieut. Gov. Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler for the Democratic nomination with talk of on first-ballot acclamation. Local leaders praised Chanler's strength to unite factions and defeat Hughes, as Parker and Morgan O Brien expected as chairs.

Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler Chanler Sulzer Samuel Beskin Fishkill Hughes Berkin Wiliam E. Mallory Board of Supervisors Columbia County A. ©. Townsend Putnam County Llam Cleveland George van Valkenburg Greene County J. A. Ball Esopus W. Dickerson Orange County Chanter Lewis Stuyvesant Chanter Feld Murphy Alton B. Parker Morgan O'Brien Pat McCarren Conners McCarren J. N. Adam Buffalo William B. Ellison New York Herman Ridder Bird S. Coler Norman E. Mack

Elks Dedicate Memorial Tablet in Indianapolis

The Elks lodge No. 13 held a memorial tablet dedication Sunday night on Maryland Street. Two hundred members and families attended as the 22 by 2 foot monument bears the lodge head and names. Harry E. Murburger presided with Capt. W. E. English delivering the keynote speech.

Elks Indianapolis Lodge Maryland Street Harry E. Murburger W. E. English Joseph E. Hennings G. W. Ballard Anderson Saul Munter

Preston L Worrell Dies After Stroke at 84

Preston L Worrell aged 84 died Sunday at his home 1417 Prospect Street following a paralytic stroke. A Civil War veteran he spent 40 years in the mechanical department of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p m at Edwin Ray M E Church.

Preston L. Worrell Prospect Street Worrell Pennsylvania Railroad Edwin Ray M. E

Catholic Church Extension Urged by Federation

The Marion County Federation of Catholic societies held a spirited meeting at the Knights of Columbus hall. Charles Charpie spoke for Catholic church extension and the effort received strong endorsement. About 2 percent of Catholic societies were represented as plans began to recruit every Catholic in the county. The Indiana Y M I convention urged all councils to join the federation. The A O H state convention also recommended joining. Future meetings are set monthly and Catholic literary clubs were discussed with a committee named M Y McCarty Miss O Mara and Miss H Creedan along with an advisory group.

Indiana Washington Marion County Catholic Literary Club M. Y. McCarty O'Mara H. Creedan Taylor C. J. Metz Arthur

Japanese Ambassador Takahira Visits Roosevelt at Oyster Bay

American fleet receives ovation as Baron Takahira, Japan’s ambassador, meets President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay. The interview topic remains confidential.

Baron Takahira United States President Roosevelt Oyster Bay

Man Is Fined $10 for Kissing Bryan

WHEELING W Va Sept 14 Joseph Morgan was fined $10 and costs by Justice of the Peace Phillips for kissing William Jennings Bryan in public outside the Windsor hotel where Bryan spoke. Morgan, eager among the crowd, embraced the candidate before security could react.

Wheeling W. Va William Jennings Bryan Joseph Morgan Justice of the Peace Phillips Wiindsor Hotel Bryan Morgan

Packey McFarland to Clash With Leach Cross in September

New York dispatch reports Packey McFarland will face Leach Cross at the Bronx club on September 30 after matchmaker Billy Gibson finalized arrangements last night. The bout marks McFarland as Cross’s potential stepping stone or barrier to the lightweight top.

New York

Woman Found Dead in Bathtub in Rome

Shortly after learning of her husband’s illness in Rockwell City Iowa Mrs James C Deathe was found dead in the bathtub at 2388 N Jefferson Ave Theories attribute death to self harm but friends suspect she fainted or slept in the tub The incident is under investigation by local authorities

Rockwell City James C. Deathe N. Jefferson Avenue

Droughts and floods ripple Across Indiana farms and towns

IN OUR STATE LaPorte farmers vigilantly guard properties from fire as drought grips fields. NEW ALBANY Frank Walsh 19 drowns bathing. EVANSVILLE Mrs Josephine Gordon loses 223 dollars hidden in oven. ROCKPORT Louis Cowhead dies by poison Paris green. RUSHVILLE Mrs Lelar Coleman acquitted in murder case. SHELBYVILLE Root furniture factory to repair and resume by January 1.

Evansville Josephine Gordon Shelbyville Root

Fly in egg sparks unusual complaint at city eatery

Mr. Blank dined at a famous local restaurant and found a dead fly in one fried egg. Rather than yelling, he calmly asked the waiter where the other fly was, a dry, unexpected twist in the dining misfortune.

Mr. Blank

759 Babies Die in Week From Hot Weather

Chicago records 239 child deaths in a week due to heat and malnutrition. Officials cite crowded West Stockyards and South Chicago districts as hardest hit. Only cooler weather is expected to reduce the death rate.

Chicago Board of Health

Lynch Mob Kills Black Suspect in Texas incident

In Brookshire Texas Dave Newton a Black man charged in the John Buchteys case was taken from jail by a mob and fatally killed. The father and brother of Newton were jailed at Hempstead to prevent further violence.

Brookshire Tex Dave Newton John Buchteys Hempstead

Train Announcer's Lonely Tale Remains Misunderstood

A Cleveland Leader remark notes a depot announcer who laments that no one on earth understands him. The line captures a universal pain as the man feels unseen despite his unique role.

Union Depot Cleveland

Georgian Bay Promises Best Fishing in Grand Trunk Booklet

Advertisements claim Georgian Bay offers unmatched fishing with abundant, large, and tasty fish. They boast government reports showing vast catch potential and urge readers to request a Grand Trunk Railway booklet detailing bass pickerel pike and trout and how to visit the area.

Georgian Bay Grand Trunk Railway System G. W. Vaus Toom Merchants Loan and Trust Building Chicago

Bargain Tuesday at The National Furniture Co

The National Furniture Co advertises Bargain Tuesday with 2 percent off on any furniture. The Baseburner priced at 23.50 and the kitchen range at 21.50 are highlighted as big savings. Brussels Bugs rugs 9x12 cost 10.50 and Santa Claus Soap bars sell for 25c Tuesday only, with no sales to minors.

UE Co The National Furniture Co National

Santa Claus Soap at National Furniture Co

At the National Furniture Co located at 33 W. Washington Street on Tuesday no items were sold for the Santa Claus Soap promotion. The brief notes the event and venue with no sales reported.

National Furniture Co W. Washington Street

Scared Banker Faces Madder in Police Court

Pasquale Caponigri, about 50, accused of absconding with more than $100,000 owed to depositors of his Mulberry Street banking house, faced irate creditors in Harlem police court. He said he fled creditors as times were hard and claimed public anger would have endangered him.

Mulberry Street Harlem Caponigri

Tell Her You Love Her This Minute

A July verse from Everybody's echoes birds urging quick confession of love. Sparrow and linnet urge haste to tell her, robins call for daily whispers, wrens urge gentle caresses and blessing. The poem links seasonal nature to enduring romance.

Charles Bextop Sparrow Linnet Robins Neri

National Furniture Con Baseburner Sale

Save twenty five percent Tuesday at The National Furniture Co. Buy the best Baseburner for 23.50 with a small payment now and weekly balance.

National Furniture Con

Soldier Boys Entertain 12000 At Their Camp

Indiana soldiers hosted their first Sunday at the maneuvering camp with a 2500 reception committee caring for about 12000 visitors. West Virginia and Illinois troops assisted while Former Gov. Taylor and Col. Harry B. Smith were among distinguished guests. The Blues led by Smith faced the Browns under Brig. Gen. Scott, with three Indiana regiments and the First West Virginia.

Ing West Virginia Indiana W. S. Taylor Kentucky Harry B. Smith Indianapolis W. W. Scott

Ancient Barking church organ rebuilt after centuries

Organ builders of old made sturdy instruments as shown by the All Hallows church organ in Barking England installed in 1677 and now undergoing its second renovation, illustrating enduring craft and preservation.

Barking All Hallows England

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Autowear Manhattan New Fall Manhattans Earth Danbury Hat Co East Wash Shelby City Lines Columbus and Southern Traction Line Shelby Street Southern Avenue Pee Sky Chanler Cin Bert Hughes Rochester Mr. Chanler H. A. Hollensworth N. Y ELAS Preston L Worrell Marion County Federation of Catholic Societies Knights of Columbus Charles Charpie Catholic Church Extension Federation Catholic Socie Man Packey McFarland Leach Cross Rome New Albany Frank Walsh Rockport Louis Cowhead Paris Green Rushville Lelar Coleman Charles Coleman Sebastiano del Piombo National Furni Pettis Dry Goods CO Axminster Royal Wilton Cincinnati Springfield Decatur Ill Pasquale Caponigri Vonnegut Hardware -Co East Washington St Dr. J. Francis Wilson Reas Newton Clpool Coughlin & Wilson Dental Co American League Charley Carr Carr Boston Moses Merchants National Bank Stree
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