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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1909
Page
2
A vintage advertisement touts Thedford's Velvo Syrup as a universal remedy for liver, stomach, and bowel troubles. It claims perfect taste, vegetable ingredients, and safety for all ages, with samples offered by mail from The Chattanooga Medicine Co. in Chattanooga Tennessee.
Niagara Falls N Y April 22 hundreds of pounds of dynamite were exploded to break up a dangerous ice jam on the Niagara river endangering lives and property. Explosions were heard in Buffalo as tons of ice shot into the air at Youngstown and Niagara on the Lake on the Canadian side.
According to Fire Chief Coots, the annual report shows 2008 fire losses at 633,416 with 1,414 alarms answered, up 243 from 1907. Losses from the Indianapolis fire inspection bureau rise by 441,660 versus 1907, led by the Coburn storage house at 300,000.
Victor Clarence Vaughan will deliver a lecture at the Pythian auditorium Friday at 8 p.m. on The Evolution of the Super men. A male quartet will provide songs during the program.
Kansas City April 22 George Tebau has released pitcher Walsh from his contract granting an unconditional release to the pitcher in a midseason roster move.
Miss Eleanor Bookwalter hosted a matinee party in honor of Miss Edna Krause and visitors from National Park seminary. Engagement announced for Amy Beatrice McCarthy to Arthur Graham Clark of Hamilton Canada with June wedding planned. Weddings listed include Elizabeth Ante and Frank A Nurre of Louisville and Henrietta Kellenbach and Frederick W Yeaman at homes on N Senate Ave. Mrs Cuba Reagan and William S McMaster wed at Central Avenue home. Anthony Wayne chapter Daughters of the American Revolution hosted event at Miss T L Voss's home.
Burglars entered the home of Alexander Samuels at 1210 Park Avenue between 3 and 4 AM Thursday through an unlocked side window. They stole a coat two vests a purse and money. Most items were later found discarded on Twelfth Street. The residents did not see the intruders but heard voices.
The Maennerchor society closes its season with a Friday concert on April 30 featuring Miss Josephine Swickard of New York City. Swickard, noted for appearances with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, performs a diverse program conducted by Rudolf Heyne.
The board of trustees of the Methodist hospital in Indianapolis has selected Dr W T Graham as superintendent. He has eight years with the Brooklyn M E hospital and now serves as acting superintendent there. He is expected in Indianapolis in May to assume charge.
In Newark today Nick Kahl, former Lima manager of the Ohio state league club, joins Grand Rapids. Yesterday Dummy Kihm, bought from Columbus, appears in fine fettle as he joins Reidy's team here in Grand Rapids.
A detailed description of The Fisher Automobile Companys new three story brick and fireproof garage at Capitol Avenue and Vermont Street in Indianapolis. It highlights showrooms with outdoor inspection, a modern offices suite, chauffeurs room with shower, private lockers, Moore top department, a repair and tire service, and a fireproof oil and gasoline vault. Cars carried include Stoddard Dayton National Overland Maxwell and Baker Electric along with auto fixtures and accessories.
Alexander Penwell, 21, of Cincinnati, was mortally wounded in a revolver battle between four men in the yards of the Chicago Junction railway. Two railroad detectives attempted to arrest Penwell and his companion John Moore. when they tried to flee, shooting broke out.
John Nesbitt of Herbst Grant county sails from Marion to Hawaii to supervise the shipment and installation of a large machinery consignment for Honolulu. He will oversee reconstruction and operation, working with contractor William Hoogs who has government depot and dry dock projects and a pineapple plantation nearby. Hoogs plans to use traction engines to haul freight, challenging railroad rates.
Creatore will bring his band to Tomlinson Hall on April 30 and May 1 under Mrs. Tron. Tickets are on sale at Starr piano store.
John Kennington, accused of attempting to introduce a saw to prisoners at the county jail, is not the John Kennington who lives at 1902 Broadway and works as a foreman for the Sinker-Davis company. The Broadway resident has no prior trouble.
Chicago April 22 Johnny Evers plans to rejoin the Chicago Cubs in time for the Pittsburgh series beginning April 30 or in Cincinnati next week. Manager Frank Chance announced the return is official and based on Evers' own word.
In Louisville on April 22 Toledo closed out the series with a victory driven by consistent hitting. Robinson held Louisville to four hits while Packard gave up eight, three to Hickman. Hickman starred at the plate as a hailstorm paused play briefly.
On a muddy field in Kansas City the St Pauls and Kansas City combined for 22 runs in six innings with St Paul scoring 12 and Kansas City 10 before the game was halted to allow St Paul to catch a 9 train.
Kellis Porter a 16 year old orphan from Sexton while removing a board from a barn at his uncle Hisworth Kiser home used a hatchet to cut a nail. A steel splinter from the tool lodged in his eye destroying sight. He was taken to Indianapolis where surgeons removed the eye.
Philadelphia April 22 Johnny Krause of Nicetown defeated Johnny Hogan of Southwark in a fast six round encounter at the Wayne Athletic Club. In the semi windup Young Palmer beat Young Gallagher in two rounds.
In New York on April 2 Harry Wright of San Francisco defeated Clarence Jackson of Chicago 400 to 0 at the German Liederkranz club to take the fourth game of the National Amateur 18.2 billiard tournament.
Jesse D. Wall of Indianapolis has been named police judge in Wichita Kansas by Mayor C L Davidson whose campaign he managed. Wall is a Shortridge graduate, Butler College alum, Indiana Law School graduate, and former Indianapolis post office employee. He later joined former Gov Stanley's law firm and has gained notable success.
Mrs Dora Thomas was injured last Wednesday when a street car collision occurred. She is slowly recovering from her injuries.
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