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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1909

Page

2

OPPOS MUST FREE CHARCES AT BOARD MEETING

Fire and police resignations were reviewed by the Board of Safety on Wednesday afternoon. Charles Whaley Ross Haines and Charlies Bernauer faced charges for nonpayment of debts absence without leave and conduct unbecoming an officer respectively. Doyle was named as substitute, Rugenstein and Winklchaus as regular firefighters.

Board of Safety Charles O. Whaley Ross Haines Charlies B. Ber Nauer Whaley Haines Bernauer Dono James Doyle Otto Rugenstein Andrew Winklchaus

April Fool Pranks and Baseball Wealth Claims

A playful April First feature advises readers on common pranks and the risks of being fooled, including pocketbooks, hats, and embossed invitations. Additional notes discuss John G. Kling's self-made wealth, estimated at about $100,000, with details on savings, billiard halls, real estate, and a 50 acre farm valued around $30,000.

John G. Kling Kansas City Fielder Jones Sox John Kling Billard Halls

Sister's Trick Turns Coffee Fiend to Postum Booster

A sister swaps coffee for Postum without revealing the switch and the coffee user improves dramatically. The tale credits Postum with stronger health, better color, clearer eyes, and renewed energy after switching to the cereal beverage.

Postum

Divorce suit to break in art colony

Temperamental differences trigger a separation and possible four divorce suit in Chicago. Mrs Charles Frances Browne left for the west as her brother Lorado Taft cites ill health as main cause while not denying a forthcoming divorce. The Brownes, long believed happy, faced incompatibility of temperament among friends.

Chicago Art Colony Charles Frances Browne West Lorado Taft

Kentucky girl saves children by stopping runaway horses

Nashua New Hampshire April 1 Miss Towie Stanfield a Kentucky girl visiting here saved several children today when she stopped a run away team of horses She dashed into the street leaped for the bridle of the nearest horse was dragged some distance but halted the pair within feet of the children

Nashua N. H Towie Stanfield Kentucky Miss Stanfield

Telegraphers Promoted in Chicago Office Shakeup

Chicago April 1. The ace telegraph official T W Carroll has been promoted from assistant manager to manager. Mr Capen and F W Conger have been appointed to fill Carroll’s former vacancy, leaving the office restructured after the promotion.

Chicago Asta T. W. "Carroll Mr. Capen F. Ww. Conger Carroll

Women drivers barred from Glidden tour sparks debate

Officials report manufacturers request that only males 18 and over be eligible for the Glidden tour. Mrs. Cuneo, a veteran participant, faces entry denial amid tensions with the A A A and industry leaders. Officials note high demand for non skid tires as spring purchases rise.

Buffalo Onu New York American Automobile Company Cuneo Philadelphia Middle West

Burglars Loot Homes and Shops in Early Wednesday Break-Ins

Burglars entered Charles Mikesell’s Roosevelt avenue residence after 6 pm taking a diamond pin two watches a fob a locket and three rings. Oscar Williams saw two men at his bakery on East Tenth Street. Jacob Lemmon’s Langley avenue home was ransacked while the family was away and a burglar was blocked at J Huber Batton’s Brookside avenue home by an ice plug in the door.

Charles Mikesell Roosevelt Avenue Oscar Williams Tenth Street Jacob Lemmon Langley Avenue J. Huber Batton Brookside Avenue

Teachers Will He a Folk at Caleb Mills Hall

Gov. Marshall of Indiana will introduce former Missouri governor Folk to southern Indiana teachers at Caleb Mills hall Thursday night. Folk will discuss The Era of Conscience. Brander Matthews of New York will speak to northern Indiana teachers in Tomlinson hall on Some Phases of the Drama. Two conventions run Thursday through Saturday with 2600 private-room options via the YWCA information bureau.

Gov. Marshall Indiana

Refrigerator and Queens Wanted for Dog Pound

Poundmaster Karl Koch asks the Board of Safety to provide a refrigerator for keeping horse meat fresh for dogs and to install fly screens in the dog pound. The board discussed cooling options but took no action, noting ice purchases as an alternative. The item is presented as a serious city measure for the dogs in their last days.

Board of Safety Karl Koch

Massachusetts Avenue Merchants to Form Association

Businessmen of Massachusetts Avenue plan a new merchants association to be incorporated like the existing Merchants' association. A committee led by Harry Stout and others will recruit area businesses, with meetings held at Marott department store and Stout's shoe store.

Massachusetts Avenue Massachusetts Avenue Merchants’ Association Marott Department Stout's Merchants’ Association Harry Stout George J. Hammel Bert Amos Leonard Geiger

Dr Miles Heart Remedy Claims 20 Years Cure

A testimonial from Mrs Laura Russell of Logan Iowa attributes a twenty year heart disease cure to Dr Miles Heart Remedy. It describes breathlessness and fainting before use and notes improved sleep and recovery after starting the remedy. The ad promises a money back guarantee if no benefit.

Miles Laura Russell Logan Iowa

Despondent Woman Dies After Carbolic Acid Lapse

Miss Martha Newby 55 drank carbolic acid at her home 611 East Twelfth Street after weeks of illness. She evaded a nurse and bought the poison at a drug store. Funeral set for Friday with burial in Mooresville.

Martha Newby Twelfth Street Miss Newby Mooresville

Governor Marshall Meets 500 Board of Trade Guests

The Board of Trade reception welcomed about 500 guests at the Board of Trade building with Governor Thomas R. Marshall greeting attendees. Mrs. Marshall was absent due to illness, while Mrs. A. B. Anderson stood beside the governor as Musikverein performances and soloists provided a refined program.

Board of Trade Indiana Thomas R. Marshall Marshall A. B. Anderson Musik

Valez Says the Cubans Will Join United States

Washington dispatch reports Senor Carlos Garcia Valez, Cuba's new minister, saying Cuba will join the United States but with different language and pace. He calls it a long term commercial and political salvatish for his country.

Valez United States Washington Cuba Carlos Garcia Valez

Harvard Declines Challenge Pending Yale Result

Cambridge dispatch reports Harvard has not yet challenged Oxford. Captain Cutler notes the Yale race outcome will determine if Harvard will issue a challenge, and only if Harvard challenges will it target the Oxford-Cambridge winner.

Oxford Cambridge Mass Harvard Capt. Cutler Yale

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Resources Goal National Bank P. Frenzel Frederick Fahniey James F. Failey Frank Martin Bement Lyman John E. Casey Chas. H. Adams H. B. Helloway H. S. Frank Trust Van Nhy Kling Wolf Riverside Park Gore Fish Commission Greak Mr. Hower Manufac Turers Charles M. Hall Thomas J. Wetzel Detroit C. M. Hall Lamp Company John W. Leggitt J. Harty W. P. Berrien New York City Firestone Mikesell Cale Mill Refrigerator Queens Magoachusetts Store Keepers Meet Business College Indiana Business College Lafayette Logansport Kokomo Anderson Marion Muncie Richmond Columbus Central Business College Indianapolis Holliday Building Alabama and Ohio Streets New City Hall the Union Trust Company Insurance Department Total John H. Holliday Charles S. McBride Henry Eitel Ross H. Wallace Howard M. Folz Presi George A. Buskirk Treasurer A. A. Barnes C. H. Brownell Thos. C. Day Henry Eltet C. Bilston William A. Guthrie Addison C. Herris Votnes T. Matott L. Wasson Edward L. McKee Samuel E. Rack Keeb Laapis Business University the Central Trust Company Total Company Trust Securities Charlies E. Coffin Charles E. Holloway Edwin H. Forry Clarence IE. Coffin Augustus Jennings Thomas 5. Fulmer Charles E. Coffin James 3. Cruse Charles KE. Holloway Lorenzo D. Moody Sas Packet Corti van ‘Camp
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