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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1907
Page
2
Eva Edwards age 2 died late Sunday as Mabel 13 and George 4 are rushed to City hospital in critical condition. Doctors report the siblings suffer from pneumonia following a battle with illnesses from weasels and describe heroic efforts to save them in the last stages of the disease.
Grand Chancellor Jonce Monahan of the Indiana Knights of Pythias leads a campaign for a large dedication page for the new Grand Lodge building set for August. New members will receive rank work in subordinate lodges and names will be inscribed on parchment and hung in the Grand Lodge room. Classes must have five or more and lodges are urged to recruit between April 1 and June 30.
United States Senator Simon Guggenheim and his wife welcomed a son yesterday in their Mint Regis hotel apartment. The infant and mother Olga Hirsch Guggenheim are reported dying well and are in stable condition. The couple previously has a son named John.
Walter W. Lusch of Chicago reports success using Cuticura Remedies after years of eczema. He bought soap, Cuticura, Resolvent Pills for a total of $1.25 and describes intense itching that kept him awake. He confirms personal relief and offers to advise others on his cure.
The Indiana Association of Master Bakers announces its third annual convention in Indianapolis with social events including theater parties and smokers. Hundreds of bakers arrive to see the latest baking machinery, compete in a broad range of cake and bread categories, and hear talks by industry figures at the Grand Hotel and Masonic Hall from April 4 to 10.
Thirteen events unfold at Grand hotel and Masonichall with talks by Theodore Bartholomae on the baker as a business man and F. O. Stone on the future relation of bakers to liberal arts. Officers nominated and elected. City chosen for semi annual meet. Prizes awarded at Bakery Exhibit. Banquet at Grand hotel with A. L. Stubbs as toastmaster.
Gillespie, convicted of murdering his twin sister and released by the supreme court, left the county jail on parole to a relative. He returned to his old home in Rising Sun, avoiding observation, and said time would prove his innocence. No demonstrations occurred in town.
New York delivery reports Croker’s nephew Richard Croker Jr. age 38, brother of the city Fire Chief, died at Bloomfield New Jersey from a paralysis stroke. His only daughter Florence had died the previous week, deeply affecting him.
EE Lilly Bowling league members host a closing night entertainment at Turner Hall on a Wednesday, inviting friends for a festive evening with socializing and activities following the season.
Members of the Adscript club were driven to Morgan County for a fox hunt styled outing Saturday night. The 38 participants, led by a small scent pack and lanterns, endured an eight mile circular chase while relying on guides and a lone Omega pill for refreshment. The trip began at 525 PM and returned to Indianapolis by 12:16 AM, with Harmon Marsh and Frank E Flosd planning the event and Frank Chance carrying the precious bottle.
Panhandle train No 2% due at Union station at 12 20 Sunday afternoon narrowly escaped a wreck after entering the city. The tender front wheels pulled off the track and ripped plowed furrows in the roadbed for half a block. No injuries reported as Engineer William Gidney applied air brakes and halted the train.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that express companies cannot give franks to railroad officials. The decision was delivered from Washington in April and clarifies limits on perks offered to rail executives.
The accused man pleads innocence in a case surrounding the shocking murder of Mrs. Gentry. Authorities expect the trial to clarify the mystery and bring answers to the community.
A home remedy instructs mixing a tonic to cleanse and strengthen the kidneys. It claims to relieve backache bladder weakness and even rheumatism caused by excess uric acid and other waste not filtered by the kidneys. The ad urges everyone with weak kidneys to prepare and take teaspoonful doses after meals and at bedtime.
Frank J. Constantine declares he did not kill Mrs Gentry but witnessed her self-inflicted death. He says he was in the room when she cut her throat, panicked, fled, and lived as a hunted man fearing accusation. He insists only he was present and the woman acted alone.
Society notes from The Indianapolis Sun list visits and events. Mr. and Mrs. Vestal Davis and family hosted guests in Clermont. Miss Bernice Kalil returned to Butler College after spring break. Herbert and Mrs. Dahlen hosted relatives in Terre Haute. Mrs. W. C. Burdette and daughter Helen visited Pendleton. Mrs. Theodore Wagner hosted the French club. Principals club meets at Sheartridge high. Miss Olga Schelischmidt reads on child training. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Slaick celebrate china wedding anniversary. L. F. Wright to California guests at Park Ave home. T. A. P.T. club to meet at Miss Lina Brown’s. Mrs. Virginia Sterling returns from Chicago. Mrs. Charles McIntosh visiting in Naibesville. John C. Dehn returns to Indianapolis from Mansfield visit. Day Nursery association to hold April party at Tomlinson hall. invitations from Ralph Helmingray for Minnie Carroll Heamingray and Philip W. McAbee wedding in Muncie. children’s party hosted by Mrs Tepreyas Gall for Eloise Gall on birthday. cake and pink white decor. about 20 children.
Chicago clamps down on the long unsolved murder of Mrs. Louise Gentry at her Lun Salle avenue flat. Frank J Constantine 28 arrested in New York after fleeing toward a steamship to Italy. He renounced his name to Pasquale Girolamo claiming innocence and alleging the woman cut her own throat. A detective will bring him back to Chicago for trial.
Saturday a fight broke out in the county jail between Tierman Pasehl a highwayman and Pete Wassily a Hungarian charged with blackmail. Sheriff Joseph Clay orders both men confined to their cells and barred from mingling with other prisoners. Wassily allegedly struck Pasehl on the head with a wad of paper triggering the clash. Pasehl reportedly overpowered Wassily though both suffered injuries.
One week until the $10 Carter Handicap at Aqueduct opens the Metropolitan circuit. Entry pool reaches at least 46 with Rosenden at 135 pounds as top weight reflecting last year’s strong performances, though recent training weather has kept several top horses out.
Sunday rain halted the Indiana Hoosiers versus Pirates game in Terre Haute. Fisher Slagle and perhaps Bales may start in the openers. Lord, the prodigal second baseman, is expected to arrive Tuesday.
Special to The Sun from Terre Haute Indiana reports J H Kennedy former secretary treasurer of the Indiana Mine Workers died after a nervous collapse following a leakage incident that led to his removal on embezzlement charges.
Bloomington Indiana April 8 Joseph Baker aged 68 a Civil War veteran was struck and killed by a Monon train in this city. He had lived in Bloomington for many years and was a familiar figure in local circles. The accident occurred near the railroad crossing and authorities investigated the scene.
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