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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1909

Page

2

Fletcher Salk Sanitar ium stock scheme alleged

Mid April 16 report states Dr. C Q Fletcher raised over 90000 in stock to open a sanitarium here. Stock issued on grounds in name of Fletcher’s wife and son, adjacent to State Normal school. Transfers to Michigan Industrial company suspected, possibly fake. Injunction and receiver application sought by Grand Rapids residents tied to 11000 in alleged misdealings.

Kalamazoo National Sanitarium Company Cqay Fletcher Ttd Michigan Industrial Company Fletcher Western Normal School Grand Rapids

Shrine Planned by Masons in Hammond Indiana

Shriners in Hammond Indiana move to establish a local shrine named Orak with petitions from about one hundred nobles. A committee will present the petitions in Indianapolis on April 28. An automobile trip to Louisville Kentucky is proposed with at least 25 cars expected to depart Hammond Friday before the convention. The 340 mile journey aims to finish Sunday afternoon with overnight stops along the way.

Hammond Ind Indiana Masonic Temple Indianapolis Orak Louisville

Foul Work Marks Rough Broadway A. C. Bout

Tommy O Keefe and Joe Hirst boxed a rough windup at the Broadway A C with Hirst backing rough and foul throughout. He staggered O Keefe with blows to the head, wrestled, and twice sent him from the ring and to the floor.

Philadelphia Tommy O'Keefe Joe Hirst Broadway A. C Hirst O'Keefe

New Theory Prompts Widespread Health Debate

L T Cooper argues that 70 percent of ill health stems from stomach trouble and that the civilized, sedentary lifestyle degrades the stomach. He claims his New Discovery tones the stomach in six weeks, citing Mrs. Julia Hoffbecker of Canton City who reports dramatic relief after using the remedy and recommends it broadly.

L. T. Cooper Cooper Julia Hoffbecker Ossie Avenue Canton City Cole Hiff- Hoker Coopers

Local social notes from Knightstown and beyond in CTY LIFE

Mrs L P Newby of Knightstown and daughter Mrs Paul Cooper of Greenfield visit Arundel flat host Mrs Frank Hutchens in honor of Mrs Glen Howe nee Nellie Blair who wed last week. Handkerchief shower for Miss Blanche Greenen and James H Drew in June. Numerous guests attend lunches and visits across Terre Haute Cincinnati Pittsburg and New York connections.

L. P. Newby Knightstown Paul Cooper Greenfield Frank Hutchens Arundel Walter Howe Reed B. Laycock Glen Howe Misa Nellie Blair T. B. Laycock William Omelvena W. B. Blair Robert Daggett Kirke Howe J. Sanders John Howe Annabel Frances Fox Central Avenua Blanche Greenen James H. Drew Leo Sullivan Terre Haute Ind John Habing Rose Readin Cincinnati Bernard J. Guwedelhoefer Martin McDermott Frank T. Dowd Maurice Donnelly William O'Connor Bernard E. O’connor Charles Greenen Alfred Noll Marie Peele Mixa Theresa Keefe Sarah Keefe

Purdue Students Urge County Ban On Saloons

Purdue University leaders and faculty told a mass meeting in Lafayette that keeping alcohol out of Tippecanoe County is vital to the university. President W E Stone warned a wet vote could drive students to other colleges and harm Purdue's support and prospects.

Lafayette Ind Purdue University Purdue W. E. Stone Stone Tippecanoe County

Reds Down Pirates in Cincinnati Showdown

In Cincinnati on April 16, an error by Mowrey let the Pirates start with two runs in the first inning. Ewing pitched well after, though defense lagged. Cincinnati began hitting Williams in the fifth, finishing strong in the eighth with a pass, a double and a single producing four runs.

Cincinnati Mowrey Pittsburgs Ewing Cincinnatis Wiilis

Bresnahan Fined. Beebe Wild In Chicago Loss

Beebe held the locals to two hits but was wild and started the three runs on passes. He proved easy and was hit in all directions in the sixth and seventh. The visitors bunched Anita in only one inning, scoring three runs on Priester’s single and Smith.

Chicago Beebe Anita Priester Bivehatun

Fire in Hotel Triggers Guests in Night Attire

A fire at Union Square hotel on Fifteenth Street sent about 120 guests into the lobby in various night garments, including flannel gowns and bright pajamas. The nearby Hotel American also saw guests flee to the street before reassurances of no danger. Firemen remained on scene through the morning. damage described as trifling.

New York Union Square Fifteenth Street Hotel American

Detectives Seek Records on Capt. Peter C. Hains Jr

New York April 1 Detectives are en route to New Orleans to obtain Capt. Peter C. Hains Jr records from earlier postings. District Attorney Frederick C. Dewitt of Queens County ordered the search amid ten years of life scrutiny. The exact aims remain unclear but potential new evidence could surprise the defense.

New York New Orleans Peter C. Hains, Jr Army Frederick C. Dewitt Queens County

Justus Improves Promising Return for Browns

Walter Justus of Lawrenceburg, sidelined by injury with the St. Louis Browns, is recovering at home during a month’s vacation. He reports feeling strong, plans to rejoin the Browns in St. Louis next week, and says he is working out twice daily, aiming for a productive season.

Justus Walter Justus Lawrenceburg St. Louis Browns St. Louis Browns

Divine Healing Convention At Pentecost Tabernacle

J G Excell with ten years in healing ministry leads a divine healing convention at Pentecost Tabernacle 2 5 N New Jersey Street starting Thursday night. Excell has ministered to thousands in this and foreign lands and will deliver addresses as overseer.

Pentecost Tabernacle New Jersey Street J. G. Excell

Reserves to Play at Newport Sunday in Semi Pro Series

The Indianapolis Reserves meet the Weidemans of Newport Kentucky on Sunday April 18 at Newport. The Weidemans are a top semi professional team in the state while the Reserves expect to win. Next play includes New Castle Indiana on April 26 and home opener versus Cincinnati Eagles on May 2. The squad features top local talent and has several strong semi pro bookings for the season.

Indianapolis Weidemans Newport New Castle Ind Cincinnnati Eagles Reinhardt Uni

Morningstar Slosson Match Called Off. New Bout Planned

New York April 16 a billiard match for the 18.2 championship between Ora Morningstar and George Slosson has been called off. A separate 18.1 balk championship between Morningstar and George Sutton is scheduled for June 2 at Madison Square Garden Hall in New York City.

Slosson Ora Morningstar New York George Slosson Morningstar George Sutton Waar’ Son Square Garden

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