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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1909

Page

2

Pathetic Trial Face of Capt Hains in Flushing Court

Dorothy Dix描es Capt Peter C. Hains as a wreck in the Bayside murder case. From a robust yachtsman to a wan, emaciated figure, he sits handcuffed as Claudia Hains’s confession looms. The piece paints a chilling portrait of a man shattered by tragedy.

New York Flushing Peter C. Hains William E. Annis Bayside Yacht Club Hains Peter Hains Claudia Hains Massachusetts St. Hamiltor

Three nominations sent to Senate for high offices

The nom ination of Thomas C. Dawson to be minister to Chile was sent to the senate. George W. Huntley is nominated to be collector of customs at Miami Ohio and Col Jacob A Augur of the Tenth Cavalry to be Brigadier General. Col Augur died suddenly yesterday at Manila and Col Marion P Maus is expected to be named in his place.

Thomas C. Dawson Chile Senate George W. Huntley Miami Ohio Jacob A. Augur Tenth Calvary Augur Manila Marion P. Maus

Clerks Arrested in Evansville Theft Ring

Blaine Wiltshire and five other employees of the Mackey Nesbit wholesale dry goods house were arrested in Evansville Indiana for thefts of large quantities of merchandise from the store. The six suspects conspired to steal goods yesterday.

Evansville Ind Blaine Wiltshire Mackey Nesbit Wholesale Dry Goods House

Dog hero saves residents in Jersey City fire outbreak

A mutt named Jack endangered himself by running to a Cooperage plant office with blazing fur to alert a watchman as a fire broke out at Mrs Alfred Macklin’s stable in Jersey City. He guided tenants to safety but perished in the blaze. Damage totaled about 25000 dollars.

New York Alfred Macklin Jersey City Jack

Prince Kehasis of Samos Assassinated Reported

Vienna reports from Myrna that Prince Kehasis of Samos has been assassinated.

Vienna Yrna Kehasis of Samos

Cures Eczema Quickly via New Skin Remedy

A blockbusting claim touts possum as a nearly magical cure for eczema and skin diseases. The ad promises immediate itching relief and rapid clearing of blemishes, noting small and large doses, with free sample mail order from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.

Indianapolis H. J. Huder's Weber Drug Co West Twenty-fifth Street New York City

Local Social Notes Highlight Miss Burt and Wedding Plans

Miss May Burt of Lafayette visits Miss Helen Johnson on N Meridian Street. Miss Pearl Munday and Frederick H. Dedert plan marriage April 28 at the bride’s home. Miss Minnie Markus and Fred W. Buhlman slated to wed in June. Several residents return from travels and visits, with community events and a Nu Phi Epsilon matinee planned for Pearl Munday’s honor.

May Burt Lafayette Helen Johnson N. Meridian Street Pearl Munday W. A. Munday Frederick H. Dedert Minnie Markus George Markus Fred W. Buhlman Nu Phi Epsilon Sorority the Majestic Columbia Club

Death of traveling salesman found dead at home

George M. Billings, 65, traveling salesman, was found dead at his Indianapolis home after his wife and daughter returned from Chicago. Autopsy ruled heart disease. head wound from a chair fall suggested as the cause, with death dating from Friday. He had lived in Indianapolis 14 years.

E. Thirteenth Street Chicago Mr. Billings

StepfatherShoots Stepfather Shoots Love for New York

Night watchman Rudolph Zolner of Hoboken shot his stepdaughter Bertha Riessner in the head at their Bloomfield Street home after work. He then slit his wrists and died before police arrived. he reportedly was infatuated with her.

New York Rudolph Zollner Bloomfield Street Hoboken Stevens’ College Bertha Riessner

Hartley to Move to Indianapolis After Resigning

C A Hartley formerly of Mount Vernon resigns his government post after a 12 year Treasury clerkship in Washington. He has just earned a medical degree from a Washington university and will move to Indianapolis next month after completing night medical work.

Hartley C. A. Hartley Mount Vernon Customs Division of the Treasury Washington Washington University Indianapolis

Cooper’s New Discovery Draws Westward Faith in Medicine

Tour in Kansas brings thousands to hear L T Cooper promote his medicine. He claims the stomach’s health underpins all well being and that Cooper’s New Discovery restores digestion. Testimony from J L Hayatip of Oakland and his wife cites relief from rheumatism kidney trouble and nervousness after use. Cooper’s medicine is sold by druggists with free sample requests by mail.

Mr. Cooper West Kansas J. L. Hayatip Kansas Avenue Oakland Topeka Cooper Cooper Medicine Company Imy‘teks Obto

Brewer's Widow Is Real Careless With 1000 Dollar Bills

New York April 2. After Mrs. Josephine Schmid widow of Lion brewery founder left her Knickerbocker Hotel room to theater maid Bessie McGovern began tidying up. She found a crumpled envelope with five thousand dollars in bills and turned it over to the manager who returned it to Mrs. Schmid. She showed no excitement at the near loss.

Capt. Hains Russia New York Josephine Schmid The Lion Brewery Knickerbocker Bessie McGovern

Baby Ship Keeps Up Reputation for Babies

The Ryn dam called Baby Ship of the Holland American Line arrived in New York with a high baby passenger load 70 percent of second cabin travelers were children. A birth occurred aboard, twins born to Mrs Ernest Cabonie wife of a Philadelphia druggist. Passengers listed include Mr and Mrs Vandyke with four children and others with large families.

New York Ryndam Rotterdam Ernest Cabonnie Philadelphia Vandyke Gerrit Barte Lambert Gemmet Tjasse Pieterman Cornelius E. van Santen

Queen Wilhelmina Expected Birth in Two Days

The Hague April 20 The accouchement of Queen Wilhelmina is expected within two days. The queen's health continues good and today she walked in the palace garden.

the Hague Wilhelmina

Indoor State Meet Heads to Indianapolis Coliseum

The eighth annual state Indoor meet at the Indianapolis state fair grounds Coliseum will open next Friday night with top state athletes. Colleges, high schools, Y M C A clubs and other groups enter, promising the largest field in eight years. Notre Dame Indiana and Wabash lead a strong program as Marion club and Y M C A attract attention. interurban rates and plans target a 7 000 crowd. first event starts promptly at eight with promised streetcar service.

Indianapolis Y. M C. A Notre Dame Indiana Wabash Marion Club

Tarkington Funeral to be Held at 2 P M Wednesday

The funeral for Mrs. John S. Tarkington will be at 2 PM Wednesday at her home 110 North Pennsylvania Street. Rev M L Haines will conduct the services. Newton Booth Tarkington the author and son of Mrs Tarkington arrived in the city Monday from Pinehurst North Carolina.

John S. Tarkington Pennsylvania Street M. L. Haines Newton Booth Tarkington

Davis to Speak at Teath Ward Democrats Meeting

Paul G. Davis will address the Teath ward Democratic club Wednesday night. The club also plans a stag euchre party following the talk.

Dix Killed in Pistol Battle With Robbers

Five killed or wounded in a pistol duel after an armed robbery attempt on a crowded omnibus near Kieff. A posse pursued the highwaymen along the highway with a continuing gunfight. Two robbers and four pursuers died in the exchange.

Dix ST. Petersburg Kieff

Printing Firm Takes Over Engraving Plant

The Hoover-Watson Printing company has taken over the plant of the Quics Photo Engraving company located at 21 27 N. New Jersey street. Plans are being made to extend their business to a complete photographic engraving and printing establishment.

Hoover-Watson Printing Company Quics Photo Engraving Company New Jersey Street

Convict Edward Hill Dies in Michigan City Prison

Edward Hill a 56 year old convict died at the Michigan City prison hospital on Monday. He had been sent from Marion county in December 1898 to serve a term of from two to fourteen years. Officials cannot locate his relatives.

Edward Hill Michigan City Marion County

Avenue Merchants Elect Leaders and Plan Incorporation

George J. Marott was elected president of the Massachusetts Avenue Merchants' association with O. J. Conrad as vice president and Harry Stout as treasurer. G. H. Westing was named secretary as the group prepares for incorporation and membership drives across four squares with named committee chairs and members. Initiation fees and annual dues were noted as part of the plan.

Massachusetts Avenue Merchants’ Association George J. Marott O. J. Conrad Harry Stout G. H. Westing Marott First Square Leonard Geiger R. C. Bennett Howard Amos Second Square

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