04 Jul 1908
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1908
Page
1
Crowds marked the Fourth with flags bunting and small fireworks. A local boy led a modest demonstration while rain briefly cooled excitement. Large crowds gathered for baseball in Indianapolis and a parade of interurban cars carried many away from noisy streets.
In Indianapolis July 4 a complaint filed in Circuit Court by Prosecutor Elliott R. Hooton seeks an injunction to stop the Indianapolis Telephone Company from contracting with the city for lower fees and asks for a receiver to protect the New Telephone Company lease and rights. The suit names the state, the two companies, and city officials, seeking annulment of the current contract and restraining any action that would raise rates or alter payments to the city.
The Interurban will move to the Bush building south of Ohio Street after council last night granted a franchise renewal with a clause for a switch to the rear. The new freight and passenger depot will relieve curb unloading on main streets, improving city traffic.
In Indianapolis on July 4 John De Mott of 118 South Delaware street lingered near the Merchants Dairy Company Building at Delaware and Maryland streets. He was knocked down and charged with drunkenness and assault and battery after Johan Pressley foreman for the company struck him. Pressley, also charged with assault and battery, was released on a bond signed by Arthur Jordan of the company. Workmen said De Mott had been ordered to leave the site several times before the confrontation.
Center township Democrats held a mass convention naming F. M. Lafollette by acclamation for township trustee. For assessor, Charles Warren and M. Owen Donehew competed with two ballots. Donehew won 54 to 48 on the second ballot. Crandall defeated Philadelphia 81 to 3 in a New York state match.
John Hicks and Otto Nelson of Indianapolis claim a new smoke consuming device tested by Hicks in Jamestown. The unit uses a two thirds closed damper, a fuel-saving exhaust shaft, and a fan motor. They say it will cut smoke by 75 to 90 percent and fuel use by about 40 percent, with claims of 30 percent fuel savings at a lumber plant and higher heat from slack coal.
Yesterday Misa Hazel Haun turned eighteen. Her mother hosted a small party at home with close friends who planned a supper and a Fourth of July celebration. Music and games filled the evening as gifts, refreshments, and pretty table decorations added to the festive mood.
Raith Sims and others transfer real estate to Trustee Pride of Toons Lodge No 7821.0.0 F, with part including 10 and Farwick foretold's adi.
The attorney general states Tonica is malt liquor and cannot be sold without a license, making its sale illegal even if claimed non alcohol. The ruling extends to Velvet Gen and Jin go if case proceeds in Fort Wayne and Terre Haute areas, affecting multiple brewers.
Indianapolis defeated Toledo in rain after a 5 to 0 game. In the American Association, Kansas City routed Milwaukee 5 to 0, Minneapolis beat St Paul 6 to 2, Louisville topped Columbus 6 to 4, while Beaton led Brooklyn to a 2 to 1 win over Philadelphia in the National League with New York defeating Pittsburg 8 to 7.
Old Boys and Girls of Thorntown plan a two day reunion on August 3 and 4. Over 150 have accepted invitations, with 130 boys and 23 girls already confirming. A final mailing to 1,590 former residents will urge attendance, stressing welcome, friendship, and that age color or caste are not barriers.
Indianapolis market notes hogs firm with top price 0.75 and sturdy gains in heavier and lighter weights. Chicago receipts 16,000 with prices 5.00 to 6.62 and top 6.65, local yards 6.40 to 6.68. day’s receipts 9,000. Cattle market steady at July 4 impact, 900 cattle received. calves and sheep steady but prone to slight declines. spring lambs traded up to top price of fe.
Joel Chandler Harris known as Uncle Remus dies in Atlanta on July 4 at age 60. Change of ownership at the Underwood restaurant. Joseph Proctor purchases the business with plans for management changes.
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