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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1909
Page
2
A historical note describes an alkaline tonic to treat dyspepsia. It proposes half ounce sodium phosphate, essence of peppermint, baking soda, and water to make eight ounces. Two teaspoonfuls before meals are advised, claiming rapid gas relief and potential cure in two to three weeks, with claims of eliminating wastes.
Diplomas were awarded to forty-one graduates at the Indiana Veterinary College. Dr. George H. Roberts gave the address, with faculty members delivering remarks. The list names graduates from communities including Montezuma, Becca, Crawfordsville, Frankfort, Indianapolis, and many others in Indiana.
Prosecutor Hooton refused the plea to have James Shelton plead guilty to manslaughter for killing Patrick Carroll on St Patrick's Day. Shelton’s attorney Charles W Moores said Shelton was willing to plead guilty to manslaughter. Hooton said accepting pleas would clear the murder docket but a twelve man jury would decide Shelton’s fate.
In Memphis on April 2 Hacheney of Chicago did not fight his eight round bout with Young Donohue of Boston at the Jefferson club. All bouts were about money returned to patrons as the club refused to advance funds, leaving Hacheney in Chicago.
The Board of Safety reviewed promotions and changes in the police department including desk men Henry Slate Robert Campbell William D Hite Robert Jordan and others. New substation desks and bicycle patrol assignments were announced with several personnel promoted or reassigned effective Monday.
John Saluba of Buffalo was found unconscious and encased in ice on the blind baggage platform of the front car of the Federal Express on the New Haven line. He said he boarded near Boston and was drenched when the engine scooped water, which froze on him. he remained unconscious at Lincoln Hospital with little chance of recovery.
The old Masonic temple at Washington street and Capitol avenue is being razed by Bryant the wrecker and should be cleared in 30 days. A nine story building will then rise at the site, costing about $200,000. R Kirshbaum owns the site and sold the structure to Sommers Furniture. Architects Rubush and Hunter prepared the plan.
The Roosevelt party including ex president Theodore Roosevelt and his son Kermit landed at Gibraltar to a vociferous welcome. The incident at Ponta Delgada the day before had shown Roosevelt braving high seas in an open boat, standing and waving as a ten foot wave swept over the craft.
New York April 2 The death of banker John G Jenkins who was indicted during the financial stress years ago unsettles Summer Avenue Baptist Church Brooklyn. Pastor Rev R M Green faces a heart to heart talk with his flock and may leave if unpaid salary remains. The church once flourished under Jenkins patronage with free pews and a $3 000 chair and $4 6no pastor now owes for winter coal and $400 mortgage interest. The 600 member congregation faces financial strain.
Southern and Northern Indiana Teachers’ associations discuss possible merger with the Indiana Teachers’ association and schedule regular meetings. Northern session at Tomlinson hall opened with Brander Matthews lecture on drama and moral education, then Dr. Ellsworth Brown spoke on the Educational Ladder. Southern meeting at Caleb Mills hall featured ex Governor Folk urging stronger support for common schools.
A farmer notes the middle horse tires first as it breathes the same air as the two ahead. He uses a jockey stick to pull fresh air from the outside horses, letting the middle share in good air. The point: people miss fresh air and thus underperform.
Mrs. Charles Jenkins hosts a bridge party for Miss Agnes Ritchie who is to wed next week at her N Pennsylvania home. Other events include Esther Cole’s party by Mrs. Cleo Hunt on College Avenue, a card party for Miss William Courtwright of Louisville, and Nu Delta Nu Sorority Easter dance at the Odeon. Luncheon and club meetings noted among local residents with travel and Easter plans across Arkansas, Texas, and beyond.
Worcester Mass April 2 To scores of friends and relatives who believed that he was the man found on the railroad with his throat cut at Bloomington Ind W H Reynolds a structural iron worker of this city telegraphed from Cleveland that he was alive and at his work.
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