Special Shirt Sale With New Spring Patterns
A local shop advertises pleated besom and negligee shirts with coat style, attached cuffs in Madras and Percales. All new spring patterns offered at a $1.50 shirt price.
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1908
Page
2
New Wide-End Club Ties Offer Attractively Priced Special
The store promotes new wide-end ties in checks and solids with latest shades. A 5% discount applies to every tie, labeled as a special offer.
Hat delays Pacific Express at East Liberty station
A New York woman’s Easter hat caused a five minute delay at East Liberty on the Pacific Express after a narrow car passageway trapped her headgear. The hat wedged between walls as she tried to exit, requiring help to remove it before the train could depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
East Liberty
Young Woo
Pacific Express
Delta Tau Delta Banquet Promises Splendid Affair
Indianapolis alumni of Delta Tau Delta issue about 500 invitations for the state banquet at the Board of Trade on Saturday evening May 9. About 100 undergraduates from DePauw Purdue Wisconsin Indiana and Butler chapters are expected to attend along with roughly half of the state alumni including around twenty residing in Indianapolis. James F.B. Curtis of New York City national president will act as toastmaster. Dr. Frank Wieland of Chicago will reply to the toast The Plaint of the Has-Been. Sunny Jim Wakefield of Pittsburg will toast Ain t My Brother s Keeper. John T. Wind of Madison will discuss The Brotherhood and Alfred F. Potts will describe The Eternal Feminine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DePauw
Purdine
Wahiush
Indiana
Butler
Indianapolis
James FB. Curtis
New York City
Chicago
Frank Wieland
Col. Curtis
Sunny Jim” Wakefield
Pittsburg
John T. Wind
Madison, Wis
The
Brotherhood
Alfred F. Potts
City Fireman Crushed Under Engine Wheels
Fort Wayne Indiana April 2 City Fireman Charles Winklemeyver died when he fell from an engine en route to a fire. The wheels passed over him. He leaves a widow and three children. Doctors believe heart disease caused the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
City
Charles Winklemeyver
Lord Minto kills seven tigers in India
Simla report states Lord Minto, who arrived in India on a hunting expedition, killed seven tigers in Gwalior. The tally marks a notable feline hunt by the colonial official during the expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minto
Simla
India
Gwalior
Indianapolis voters reject independent ticket push in county race
Democratic leaders denounce the Indianapolis News and what they call a Republican trick to keep control at the courthouse. They urge a full Democratic ticket for congressional, legislative, judicial, and county posts, promising a decisive shift away from graft and Republican misrule. The public seeks reform and will not be fooled by an independent front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chine
Indianapolis Sun
Marion County
Indianapolis News
the Sun
Peison
Repubicans
Civic League
John ©. Burkelshaus
The
News
Marion
Burglars Target Small Loot In Local Break-ins
A burglar was found at the Van Camp residence at 1152 N Pennsylvania Street Sunday evening by Samuel Van Camp and fled through the rear. A purse with $8 was stolen. Homes on Sheffield Avenue of Oscar Fields and B A Alexander were entered with no theft. The plate glass window of F W Muchs store at 15 Virginia Avenue was broken and $11 taken from the cash register. Mrs Josephine Barnett at 1119 N Alabama Street reported a man grabbed her pocketbook.
Life Full of Thrills Ends With Duel in Mexico
F M Shortridge, manager of Buster Brown, tells of a tumultuous youth amid circus life in Mexico. He fought a masked desperado in a duel after a riot, saving an aerial performer and narrowly escaping with his life. Later they wed after a presidential apology reached him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Shortridge
Vircins
Mexico
Miss de Arce
Shortridge
Dias
Maennerchor to hold fourth concert in April with program
The Indianapolis Maennerchor presents its fourth concert on Wednesday evening April 2 directed by Louis Ebhrsott with Mrs Charles Farrow Wimball soprano and Johannes Miersch violin. Joseph Joiner will accompany the piano and a dance follows the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Maennerchor
Louis Ebhrsott
Charles Farrow Wimball
Johannes Miersch
Joseph Joiner
W O Cooper dies at daughter’s home in Indianapolis
W D Cooper, 72, veteran shoe merchant, died Sunday at the home of his daughter Mrs George Chandler on S Meridian street of heart trouble. He had worked in the shoe business 35 years. He is survived by his widow and three children Lew Cooper Charles B Cooper and Mrs Stanley M Wimberlake all of Indianapolis. He was an active Methodist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Cooper
George
Chandler
S. Meridian Street
Cooper
Lew Cooper
Board of Public Safety
Charles B. Cooper
Stanley M. Wimberlake
Indianapolis
Methodist Church
Hoosier Lawyer Cleared 919000 in Realty Deal
Henry D. Pierce, a prominent attorney, earned 19000 from a New York City deal last week. He had bought Gotham real estate for 26000, received a 55000 offer, and sold it for 45000 on his own initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henvy
Pierce
New York City
Gotham
Street Patching Scramble Feeds City Budget Talks
A local council debate centers on a 340,000 asphalt plant and a 2.00 street repair appropriation. Officials clash over timing and railroad lighting cost sharing as pending readings loom.
Free Drinks Lead to Arrest at Strekler’s Saloon
In Evansville Indiana on April 29 John Jeppesen proclaimed a free day at Strekler’s saloon. He ordered whiskey beer and cigars given without charge causing hundreds of dollars in goods to be dispensed. Police later detained him and a justice court insanity commission found him crazy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Lad
John Jeppesen
Strekler
Jeppesen
Screen
Cornerstone Placed by Odd Fellows in Logansport
The cornerstone of the Odd Fellows lodge in Logansport was laid yesterday. Address given by W. Td. Lovdy of Indianapolis. Col J. W. Jacks set the stone. Delegations attended from Indianapolis Lafayette and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
The
Odd Fellows of
W. Td. Lovdy
Indianapolis
J. W. Jacks
Lafayette
Ringling Bros World Greatest Shows Spotlight Gymnastic Act
The Ringling Brothers circus presents the Clarkonians and Milletts aerial troupes among its gymnasts in a dazzling season program. Daring acts traverse giant tent spaces as performers fly between steel struts amid swift musical timing. Two exhibitions arrive Monday May 4 with a downtown ticket office open for reserved seats and admission at the usual grounds prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringling Brothers
Clarkonians
Smiths
Tingling Brothers
Town Circus
Will protest paving of Thirtieth Street
Property owners along Thirtieth Street announce a public meeting Monday night at Clifton and Udell streets with W. C. Reagan as chairman to oppose immediate paving. They claim the sewer has not settled and the street will deteriorate if paved now. A large crowd is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton and
Udell-sts
W. C. Reagan
Flames Drive Family From Their Dwellling
The Hollaway residence on Belt railroad and Southeastern avenue burned early Monday morning forcing the family to flee with only a few clothes. Hose company No. 15 fought the fire but no water nearby limited efforts. loss estimated at $2,000 and the origin remains a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Holloway
Belt Railroad
Southeastern Avenue
IGE Plant Explosion Wrecks Tipton Factory
Tipton Indiana April 20 The battery of boilers at the IGE plant exploded yesterday injuring engineer Charles Cavert but he escaped harm others reported unhurt. Debris and bricks shattered houses roofs and windows across the city. Estimated loss runs to 25000. The cause of the blast remains unexplained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
Ind
Tipton Jce
Charles Cavert
Theo
Stealing a Policeman In Atlantic City Incident
Atlantic City April 20 rogstering students stole a policeman and carried him about half a block before rescue by a squad. The officer was freed and all students escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Rogstering
Trustees Probe Cab Use At Indiana Girls Industrial School
Trustees face criticism over use of a school carriage and farm equipment after superintendent Miss Sarah Montgomery resigned. Mrs Elam argues the car was properly allotted and used, while others question need for male trustees and past arrangements. Efforts mount to recall Montgomery and demand an investigation into trustee conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Montgomery
Nellie Johnston
John B. Elam
Elam
Miss Montgomery
Evangelist Surdas urged for one day in Indiana and Illinois
An April committee from the Ministerial Association invites Evangelist Surdas, a former baseball star, to spend one day in Perse Haute and Winona Lake. Reported plans include a Chicago campaign offer with a $50 certified check, though he declined due to upcoming engagements. He will visit Sharon, Pennsylvania, then proceed to his cottage at Winans Lake, Indiana, for his annual vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist
Surdas
Perse Haute
Chicago
Sharon
Winans Lake
Ind
Boy Saved From River by Earl Miller at Riverside Park
Leo Flaherty, 1, fell from a Riverside Park pier into White River Sunday afternoon. Earl Miller heard cries, plunged in, and rescued the child as he sank a second time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Miller
Leo Flaherty
White River
Riverside Park
Miller
Young Dentist Dungan Dies After Illness
Dr. F S Dungan a 43 year old dentist died suddenly at his father's home Prof J M Dungan 248 Broadway Sun Cay night He had suffered pneumonia since Thursday and had just returned from Philadelphia where he was treated for hardening of the muscles He was a member of the Third Christian church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.S. Dungan
J. M. Dungan
Dungan
Dr. Dungan
Philadelphia
Third Christian Church
New Canning Factory Planned at Trafalgar Indiana
Franklin Indiana reports final arrangements for a new canning plant at Trafalgar to be operated by the W R Roach company with Hamilton Bris of Greensburg in charge, and work already begun.
Fairbank Park May Pass Away After This Year
Authorities at St. Vincent's hospital expect to close a deal within a week with Crawford Fairbanks to purchase Fair Bank for a new hospital site. The Big Four railway company may take over the current St. Vincent's site for increased freight facilities. Mrs. A J Tron will surrender the lease but reserve park use this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Crawford Fairbanks
Fair Bank
Big Four Railway Company
St. Vincent's Hospital
A. J. Tron
Gas City Appeals to Carnegie for Opera House Funds
The Gas City Commercial club plans to appeal to Andrew Carnegie for funds to help build an opera house in Gas City. Secretary Linn was instructed to pursue the matter with the appropriate authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaas City
Jad
Gas City Commercial Club
Andrew Carnegie
Linn
Chin
Amiltieritiocaire
Woman Dies in Railway Poisoning Case Near Ames
In Danville Indiana and Amite Louisiana era report, Mrs Anna L Asher is found dead near Ames and authorities conclude strychnine poisoning. She is the mother of 12 children and had recently sued her husband Tuther Asher for divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Und
Curtis
Anna Ll. Asher
Aome
Mrs Call Ends Life in Chicago Hotel Room
Mrs Jessie Llew elson Call, daughter of Gov Llewelson of Kansas, committed suicide yesterday in her room at the Newberry hotel by ingesting prussic acid. The report notes the family washing service advertisement appears nearby in the laundry section.
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Washington St
Pennsylvania Railroad
Corpora
Delta Tau Delta
Alumni Association of
Delta van Delta Fraternity
Board of Trade
Tigket
Trick To
John Ruckelshaus
Sun
Indianapolis News-Republican
M. Shortridge
Ager
Buster Brown
F. MM. Shortridge
Park Theater
Shortridge High School
Samuel M. Shortridge
Claus Spreckles
Jisharles M. Shortridge
San Francisco Call
San Jose Mercury-Herald
Jeson
Ariz
Adel de Arco
VV. M. Shortridge
Maennerchor
Rud. Wagner
Concerto No
Avia
Don Fat
Don Carlos
Verdi
Kimball
Lorelei
Menennerchor
Kran
Wagner
Johannes Mierseh
Slpmnder
Moskowski
Fontenuillescu
van der Stucken
Werner
Koenign Luise
Lloyd Line
Genoa
Gibraltar
Naples
J. F. Auf der Heide
Lucy M. Auf der Heide
W. O. Cooper
Bookwalter
Countian Royse
Catter’s Fines Committee
Counerh
ODD Fellows
Wellville
Ringlings
America
Thirtieth-st. Will
IGE
Pettis Dry Goods CO
Sale
Atic
Hwe
Indiana Girls’ Industrial School
Winona Lake
Terre Haute
Ministerial Association
Charleston
Boy
NEW Canning Factory
Fairbank Park
Denison
New Billiard Room
T. W. Walsh
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